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IslamabadSaturday, September 26, 2020 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Kazakh envoy’s briefing Pakistan, KSA British envoy on President Kassym’s iron brothers, Christian Turner address to UNGA says Saudi envoy visits museum Briefs PM reaffirms Legislation enacted support to for child protection Afghan peace DNA ISLAMABAD: Federal Min- PM addresses UNGA; calls for eliminating ister for In- formation disparity among the rich and poor; urges and Broad- casting, Sen- action against money launderers ator Shibli Faraz has and extends support for Palestine said the Parliament has en- acted effective legislation Nehal Miraj Qureshi lauds to protect the rights of chil- dren. During a meeting with ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan OIC’s support a delegation of women mem- has reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast support bers of Punjab Assembly, to Afghan peace process and noted the pos- on Kashmir ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan chairs meeting on Qaumi Sehat Card the minister underlined the itive results of these efforts culminating in Program in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. – APP need to ensure the imple- US-Taliban Peace Agreement and the com- Naveed Miraj mentation of laws relating to mencement of intra-Afghan negotiations. British child protection. In his telephonic conversation with Afghan ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Chairperson, Child Protec- President Ashraf Ghani on (Friday), Im- Mahmood Qureshi has said that Organi- HC visits Diplomats share tion and Welfare Bureau, ran Khan also appreciated the steps taken zation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is a Punjab, Sara Ahmed in- by relevant sides to enable the start of in- platform for Muslim countries through Peshawar formed the minister about tra-Afghan negotiations in Doha. He empha- which we can work together by a common strategy in resolving any issue of Muslims LoC visit experience the steps being taken for the sized the importance of all Afghan parties museum protection of children. working for reduction in violence leading to in the world. Addressing OIC’s Webinar on Golden Jubilee of OIC in Islamabad on Fri- Being faced Armenian Aggression 30 years, we ceasefire. Imran Khan further underscored DNA that all Afghan stakeholders must seize day through video Link, he said the hopes know consequences well and hope that all these Govt using this historic opportunity and work together and aspirations of Muslim states are linked PESHAWAR: British High to secure an inclusive and comprehensive with this platform and all these countries Commissioner to Pakistan, conflicts will be solved by amicable way: Ali Alizada laws for desire for unity and increase our presence political agreement through the Afghan-led Christian Turner visited Pe- conflicts will be solved by personal and Afghan-owed process. on the world as one voice. He said during shawar museum to explore the journey of half-century this second larg- Ansar M Bhatti amicable way. Wishes of He said Pakistan will fully support the deci- beautifully preserved cultur- patience and safe life to all benefits sions that the Afghan people will take about est global platform has made many notable al treasures in Peshawar. achievements. He said, fifty years ago to- ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of them,” he said. their future. While speaking to the UN Gen- Christian Turner shared his of the Republic of Azerbaijan The Azarbaijani ambassador eral Assembly, the Prime Minister said that day, 25 Muslim countries had pledged to video message via his Twit- DNA work together to formulate an action plan to the Islamic Republic of Pa- further thanked Pakistan we have to eliminate disparity among the ter handle, starting with kistan, Ali Alizada, on Friday Army and Foreign Ministry ISLAMABAD: Pakistan rich and the poor. He also called for action to protect their common interests. Pashtu. He said that the UK Muslim shared pictures of his visit to for arranging the visit for against money launders and the corrupt He said India was killing innocent people is helping the Khyber Pa- Line of Control (LoC) along the diplomatic community. League- elites. The prime minister also spoke about both in India and occupied Kashmir. He khtunkhwa government in N a w a z with other diplomats. Ali Alizada further told that Islamphobia and said the world must under- said Indian government was following RSS various sectors. He appreci- In a post on social-network- in Kashmir, Karabakh or in the photos were taken by (PML-N) stand sensitivity of this issue for Muslim. mantra thus killing Muslims and Christians. ated the efforts of the pro- spokesper- ing website Twitter, the am- other conflict places.” permission and also allowed vincial government to en- bassador uploaded the tour “Being faced Armenian for media. We always follow son Marri- sure women education and yum Aurangzeb Friday said photos and wrote, “The Aggression 30 years, we rules and it is essential. Ear- making them independent. most suffering in the LoCs know consequences well lier on September 24, 2020, Prime Minister Imran Khan Last week, the United King- is imposed on Pakistan and Pakistan, KSA iron is the civilians, either it is and hope that all these Continued on Page 04 dom’s (UK) credit financing the incumbent government agency, UK Export Finance wants to arrest Leader of (UKEF) has increased its fi- COVID-19 the Opposition in the Na- brothers: Saudi envoy nancing limit to three times Pakistan Army tional Assembly Shehbaz for British businesses look- claims 7 lives, Sharif as Gilgit-Baltistan Saudi envoy said "I see doctors, engineers, Army ing to export to and invest elections are nearing. officers, lawyers and judges among these children in Pakistan to £1.5 billion, conducts mily drills infects 798 The PML-N leader talked said British High Commis- to media and said the inef- sioner to Pakistan Dr. Chris- Abid Raza Pakistan Shaheen Hanif ficient and corrupt regime tian Turner. Khayam Abbasi welcomes ISLAMABAD: A total of wants to rig the polls and RAWALPINDI: Pakistan 294,740 COVID patients the Results Transmission ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Army conducted military visit of APS report have so far recovered in System (RTS) of 2018 is of Saudi Arabia Nawaf bin drills in Rahim Yar Khan and UNMOGIP still being used. Saeed Al-Maliki visited Paki- made public Saleh Pat on Friday, said In- the country while 798 stan Sweet Home. The kids ter-Services Public Relations new cases have been reg- Tareen’s of Pakistan Sweet Home on SC orders (ISPR) in a statement. Staff Report istered in last 24 hours. welcomed him by present- According to ISPR, Corps The total active COVID-19 sugar mills’ ISLAMABAD: Armed Forc- cases in country on Thurs- ing a bouquet. Staff Report \ DNA Commander Karachi, Lt. es Spokesman Major Gen- He laid his hand on the General Humayun Aziz wit- day were recorded 7,831, office raided eral Babar Iftikhar has said according to the latest heads of the girls & boys ISLAMABAD: The SC on nessed the drills and lauded Pakistan always welcomed and talked with them. The Friday ordered the govern- operational preparedness of update issued by the Na- the visit of the United Na- tional command and Oper- DNA children of Pakistan Sweet ment to make public the re- the personnel and standard tions Military Observer Home presented a guard port of a one-member judi- of the military exercises. ation Centre (NCOC). LAHORE: A team of the Group for Pakistan and Seven corona patient, who Competition of honor. He visited the es among these children. I lent marks in Matriculation cial commission on the 2014 Troops from Karachi and Continued on Page 04 mosque hostel and school am a volunteer of Pakistan and Pakistan Sweet Home APS Peshawar carnage. In Panu Aqil garrison partic- was under treatment in Commission hospital died on Thursday. of Pakistan of Pakistan Sweet Home. Sweet Home and I support has created the world's first the deadliest terror attack ipated in Field exercise. over the demonstrated in the country’s history, 131 No COVID affected person on Friday Saudi Ambassador Nawaf Pakistan Sweet Home as cadet college for these or- Earlier this week, Chief of performance of Tank VT-4, schoolchildren and 10 other was on ventilator in Azad raided the bin Saeed Al-Maliki said, much as possible. And now phans. Army Staff (COAS) Gener- another addition to the in- people were martyred when ventory of Armoured Corps Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) office of JWD that Pakistan and Saudi I am part of the Pakistan Jamil Hashmi (R) SSP al Qamar Javed Bajwa had heavily armed militants after the recent induction of and Balochistan, while Sugar Mills, owned by Paki- are like brothers we always Sweet Home team”. Motorway Police also ex- visited Field Firing Rang- stormed the school on Dec indigenously produced Al- 102 ventilators elsewhere stan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) stand side by side in every Zamrud Khan Patron In pressed his views at the es near Jhelum to witness 16, 2014. The 525-page re- Khalid-1 Tank. in Pakistan, out of 1,912 leader Jahangir Khan Ta- difficult time with Pakistan Chief of Pakistan Sweet event and said, "I pay trib- a demonstration of state port made public provides General Qamar Bajwa had allocated for COVID-19 reen, in Lahore. ,and this relation of brother- Home thanked the Saudi ute to extra ordinary hard of the art, Chinese origin an insight into the security said that potent war-fighting patients, were occupied. According to sources, the hood will continue forever. Ambassador and all the work of Zammrud Khan to third-generation Main Bat- Saudi envoy said "I see lapses and local facilitation machine would be employed Some 37,504 tests were team seized important re- guests, he said that the save their future and today tle Tank VT-4. doctors, engineers, Army to militants that apparently According to ISPR, COAS in an offensive role by strike conducted across the cord during the raid. children of Pakistan Sweet they are on the way to their officers, lawyers and judg- led to the horrific attack. had expressed satisfaction formations after induction. Sources further said that Home have achieved excel- destination. country on Thursday. the commission conducted the raid in the light of re- cords taken from the office of the Sugar Mills Associa- tion on September 14. The Kazakh envoy’s briefing on President Kassym’s address to UNGA team had found evidence of instructions from a senior Ambassador of Kazakhstan Akan Rakhmetullin told media and think-thank that President official of the sugar mills. of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered a statement at the UN saying the UN has in fact consolidated nations around much broader common aspirations and principles Inside... further said in his speech. Ansar M Bhatti Ambassador Akan further Speaker invites CGSS lauds Kazakh embassy parliamentary leaders to told that his President had discuss electoral reforms ISLAMABAD: Ambassador said in clear words that his- – Page 02 of Kazakhstan Akan Ra- for opening Abai Center tory of the United Nations khmetullin arranged a me- has been a period of intense RTC explores gaps in zakh Government particularly COV- dia briefing at his embassy ID-19. He stated that the Abai Center collective efforts and rich Pakistan’s relations with to discuss salient features DNA African countries will share the latest findings, studies learning: from decoloniza- – Page 03 of the speech of President ISLAMABAD: Delegation from Center and opinions of experts to explore and tion to development, from of Kazakhstan Kassym for Global & Strategic Studies, Islam- study Kazakh culture. child protection to climate Speakers emphasize Jomart Tokayev, which he abad attended the Inauguration Cere- change, from health to on promoting digital Major General Syed Khalid Amir Jaff- delivered on the occasion mony of Abai Center at Embassy of the ery HI(M), (Retd), President, CGSS human rights, from peace- economy at SDPI of 75th anniversary of the seminar Republic of Kazakhstan, Islamabad. stated that the Abai Center represents keeping to peacemaking. – Page 04 United Nations. During the occasion, Akan Rakhmetul- the legacy of Abai Kunanbaiuly, a ‘Over the last three dec- A select group of media peo- lin, Ambassador of the Republic of Ka- great poet, philosopher, and founder ades, Kazakhstan has par- A beginning to seek ple and members of think- zakhstan enlightened the participants of written Kazakh literature, as well ticipated in endeavours of peace in Afghanistan thank CGSS were invited to every major UN body – in- – Page 05 about the latest reforms and new ini- as the rich heritage of Kazakh culture. attend the briefing. On the tiatives being undertaken by the Ka- Continued on Page 04 cluding the Security Coun- Athletes fitness, grooming occasion the Ambassador cil – in pursuit of a range of and competency also announced opening of The Ambassador told the cooperation especially in the been an era of really active priorities including conflict course concludes Abai Center. Abai is a great audience that the Center literary field. Ambassador of and broad international co- resolution, non-prolifera- – Page 06 thinker and philosopher of shall be functional from Kazakhstan told media and operation. tion and nuclear disarma- Indian farmers block roads, Kazakhstan. now onwards. think-thank that President of However, the path has not ment, combating terrorism, railways over farm bills The Center represents the The Center would contain Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart been easy. 75 years were interfaith and interethnic – Page 07 legacy of Abai Kunanbai- literature about Kazakhstan Tokayev delivered a state- overshadowed by missed dialogue, as well as promot- Pakistani enterprises uly, a great poet, philoso- and Abai. He further told ment at the UN saying the opportunities to find a com- ing the interests of Land participate in China pher, and founder of writ- that in future they plan to UN has in fact consolidated mon ground in advancing Locked Developing Coun- Textile Exhibition ten Kazakh literature, as hold interactive sessions nations around much broad- our shared goals and values, tries’. The ambassador said – Page 08 well as the rich heritage of with various Pakistani insti- er common aspirations and to lessen suffering in the that President Kassym also Kazakh culture. tutions in order to deepen principles. The result has world, the Kazakh president Continued on Page 04 IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Saturday, September 26, 2020 Additional Briefs SHO shot dead in Karachi 2 men handed shootout death penalty for raping DNA KARACHI: The additional SHO of the Gulistan-e-Jau- DNA har police station was shot GILGIT: An anti-terrorism dead during a firefight court (ATC) here on Friday with suspected robbers handed capital punishment to on Friday. A police offi- two men for raping and filming cial said the robbers at- a teenager in Skardu. tempted to loot a citizen ATC Judge Mahmoodul Has- as he got into his car after san announced the verdict, withdrawing cash from the sentencing Muzaffar Abbas ATM of a private bank at and Tajamul Hussain to death. Khalid Bin Waleed Road. Besides, both were also hand- On getting information, ed life imprisonment and are Ferozabad police reached required to pay a fine of Rs1 there in no time and gave million each. Another culprit, chase after the culprits Mubarak was awarded life tried to flee the scene. In term with Rs0.5 million fine. the meantime, the police The convicts had forcibly said a message was sent raped the teenager multiple on the wireless about the times and filmed the sexual robbers trying to evade ar- rest, mobilizing the entire assault to extort money from district’s police. him. On September 21, an A check post was set up anti-terrorism court in Sahiwal near Safari Park. Upon had awarded death sentence seeing the policemen to a man for raping and killing there, the robbers opened a four-year-old girl. Ali Sher fire at them and an en- Changar was found guilty of counter ensued, as a result abducting, raping and killing of which the sub-inspector the minor girl. was killed. Sub inspector The culprit had abducted Mar- Raheem Khan was killed iam, 4, while she was playing in the shootout, confirmed outside her house in Hana Gh- East SSP Sajid Sadozai. ala Mandi area of Sahiwal and The police have sum- subjected her to sexual assault moned a heavy contingent before murdering her on De- to the scene. His body has cember 2, 2019. been shifted to a nearby hospital. The police said Accountability four suspects in a white car opened fire from their court defers ISLAMABAD: Sajid Shahzad, Vice Chancellor, Minhaj International University Lahore, presenting car and hit the SI who was in the front seat of the po - indictment book to President Arif Alvi, at Aiwa-e-Sadr. – DNA lice van. They then aban- doned their car after some Durrani in distance and fled. One or assets case two were injured. Speaker invites parliamentary Interim charge DNA sheet in KARACHI: An accountabili- ty court in Karachi deferred leaders to discuss electoral reforms Shahbaz Tatla indictment of Speaker Sindh Assembly Agha Siraj Durrani We, as representatives of People of Pakistan, should effectively address these concerns by proposing suitable murder case till October 14, in assets be- yond known sources of income mechanisms and amendments in the existing laws/rules/procedures from the apex forum of Parliament case. Speaker Agha Siraj Dur- viting them to attend the atives of People of Pakistan, elections of Gilgit-Baltistan them to attend the meeting lawal Bhutto Zardari, Asad DNA rani and co-accused in the case DNA meeting, said a press re- should effectively address Assembly to introduce more to share their proposals/ Mahmood, Chaudhary, LAHORE: Police investigators appeared before the court in lease issued here on Friday. these concerns by propos- robust, fair and transparent concerns and suggest an Tariq Bashir Cheema, Fed- have filed an interim charge Friday’s hearing. The counsel ISLAMABAD: Speaker Na- The speaker in his missive ing suitable mechanisms election process. inclusive mechanism for eral Minister for Housing sheet in the sessions court of the accused requested the tional Assembly Asad Qais- to the parliamentary leaders and amendments in the He was certain that with reforming the election pro- and Works, Mohammad against suspects including court to defer the indictment er has called a meeting of said that there had been on- existing laws/rules/proce- their valuable input and cess in the country. Akhtar Mengal, Dr. Khalid Mufakhar Adeel and Asad as two of co-accused Sham- the parliamentary leaders going debates and concerns dures from the apex forum cooperation, they would be The parliamentary leaders Magbool Siddiqui, Khalid Bhatti over allegedly murder- shad Khatton and Zulfiqar Ali in the National Assembly on with regard to holding of fair of Parliament.” able to bring more trans- invited to attend the meet- Hussain Magsi, Ghous Bux ing former assistant advocate are infected with the coronavi- September 28 here at Par- and transparent elections in He asked them to share pro- parency and fairness in the ing include Makhdoom Shah Khan Mahar, Sheikh Rashid general Shahbaz Tatla. rus. The accused can appear liament House. Pakistan as well as in the con- posals for bringing required electioneering process and Mahmood Hussain Qureshi, Ahmed, Federal Minister The charge sheet filed by the before the court after recover- In this regard, the speaker text of upcoming elections of reforms in the existing elec- would be lived up to the ex- Minister for Foreign Affairs, for Railways, Nawabzada police officials made terrifying ing their health. has written letters to the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly. tioneering process in Pakistan pectation of the citizenry. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Shazain Bugti and Amir revelations regarding the mur- However, the NAB prosecu- parliamentary leaders in- He said “We, as represent- as well as for the upcoming The speaker requested leader of the Opposition, Bi- Haider Azam Khan. der of the senior lawyer Shah- tor opposed the request of the accused and said that the baz Tatla whose dead body had counsel of the accused is doing been dissolved in acid after be- delaying tactics. He said that a ing suffocated to death by the year has been passed to the Sherry slams Faisalabad: Divisional Commissioner accused persons. According reference, but the accused are to the charge sheet, Mufakhar still not indicted. The court, Adeel and Asad Bhatti had in- later, adjourned the hearing of govt over reviewed the anti dengue measures toxicated Shahbaz Tatla after the case till October 14. abducting him from Kalma On July 20 last year, the an- He cleared that the carelessness and dereliction from duties Chowk. Tatla had been taken ti-corruption body had or- price hike should not be tolerated and stern action would be taken against to a storeroom in the resi- dered an inquiry on charges rainfall in the city. dence where Mufakhar Adeel of corruption against the It has caused losses of bil- the officials showing poor performance in this regard allegedly tapped his mouth Sindh Assembly speaker. The lions of rupees to the econ- and nose. Later, the former omy. Even the business lawyer had been suffocated to NAB prosecution named 20 shfaq ughal persons including Durrani as community has expressed I M death after a pillow ended up their reservations over this accused in the reference filed FAISALABAD: The meet- on his head by Adeel. Both in accountability court Karachi decision. ”, Senator Reh- suspects had dragged the dead after an inquiry. man added. “The country ing to review the Anti Den- gue campaign was held at body to a blue-coloured drum According to the NAB charge- is already experiencing gas and poured acid into it which sheet, the accused were in- shortages and the federal Commissioner office which was presided by Divisional dissolved the Tatla’s body. volved in corruption of upto government has now decided The investigators also claimed Commissioner Ishrat Ali. 1.6 billion rupees. The NAB to increase prices of elec- in the charge sheet that the Deputy Commissioner Karachi had arrested Durrani tricity and many essential culprits emptied the drum in Muhammad Ali, CEO DHA from a hotel in Islamabad in DNA products. Across the world, the gutter of the residence February this year. governments’ are working Dr.Mushtaq Sipra, DHO and threw the drum, acid, pil- hard to provide relief to their ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Dr.Bilal Ahmad, District low, Tatla’s clothes and other people. In Pakistan however, Leader of the PPP in the Sen- Coordinator Epidemics belongings to a nullah. Ear- Hick of virus ate, Senator Sherry Rehman the federal government is Control Dr.Aurangzaib, slams the federal government burdening the poor and vul- lier on March 10, police had cases at Dr. Wadim Akram and announced the arrest of Sen- for increasing the prices of nerable. ”, the Senator said. other officers from differ- electricity and essential prod- Commenting on the recent ior Superintendent of Police Balochistan’s ent departments attended (SSP) Mufakhir Adeel for his ucts in a time of high employ- price hike in medicine prices, the meeting while Deputy ment and extreme inflation. the Senator added, “ Recent- alleged role in Shahbaz Ahmad educational Commissioners of Jhang, Tatla murder case. “The government has been up ly, we witnessed a 260% price T.T.Singh and Chiniot joint institutions to nothing but dropping one hike for 94 life-saving drugs. inflation bomb after the other All this is happening during the meeting with video link. Severe load on the people. The country is a national health crisis. How Divisional Commissioner DNA already struggling to recover can this government be so reviewed the performance submitting departmental visional Commissioner said dengue surveillance, clinical of departments in connec- shedding irks QUETTA: 26 new corona- from the devastating impacts insensitive?” performance reports re- that the strict monitoring of & medical services aware- virus cases have been de - of the coronavirus pandemic “The federal government tion with anti dengue and garding surveillance and the anti dengue measures ness campaign and other people in tected at educational in- and the heavy rainfalls, which has bowed down to the med- said daily activity could not prevention activities daily. is being carried out by the departmental measures stitutions of Balochistan, destroyed the livelihoods of icine, sugar and wheat ma- stop to crub the chances of He cleared that the care- Divisional Administration should be implemented with Karachi the health department many”. “The increase in price fias, while there is no relief dengue. He said that the of- lessness and dereliction to make the preventive and full responsibility. During the said on Friday. of electricity is yet another for the people affected by ficers of concerned depart- from duties should not be precautionary measures a meeting District Coordinator DNA With the latest detection blow to the business industry, COVID-19. This is not the ments should be active in tolerated and stern action success on durable basis. for Epidemics diseases Dr. of the COVID-19 cases, the which is already suffering loss- first time the government field to achieve the desire would be taken against the He asked the concerned de- Aurangzaib gave detailed KARACHI: The people in number of total cases that es as a result of lockdowns dur- has been quick to respond results of the anti dengue officials showing poor per- partments to take the den- briefing on indoor and out different areas of Karachi are ing the Covid-19 outbreak and to the wishes of the wealthy campaign. He asked for formance in this regard. Di- gue issue very serious and door survillance. facing immense problems due have been reported at the again due to the devastating educational institutions of class”, the Senator added. to severe unannounced elec- Balochistan stands at 406. tricity load shedding. Accord- The health department ing to details, Orangi Town, has conducted 4,237 tests Malir, Liaquatabad, New Ka- so far to detect the dead - rachi Town, Lines Area, Man- ly virus in the educational CM Punjab Usman Buzdar Chairs meeting zoor Colony Gulistan-e-Johar, institutions. Earlier this North Nazimabad, and others week, the National Com- are suffering from nine to ten mand and Operation Cen- hours of power outages. The tre (NCOC) had granted to review matters of PKLI, Nursing cadre unannounced power cuts have permission to enter into badly distributed routine and the second phase of re - A mega package will soon be announced by the CM for the nurses. Usman Buzdar said that the Punjab business life in the metropolis. opening schools for sec- government has introduced revolutionary reforms in the health sector and more than 50 lakh ‘Sehat Speaking to a private chan- ondary students across nel, Chairman Businessman the country. Insaf Cards’ have been distributed among the deserving people The NCOC in its declaration Group, Siraj Kassam Teli said stated that the academic that monopoly of K-Electric is schools will be given the hospitals in the panel. Education gave a brief- badly affecting the port-city. sessions of secondary stu- DNA status of colleges, along The Punjab Health In- ing regarding proposed dents from Class VI to Class He demanded of the federal with the provision of hos- itiative Management measures for the better- government to give rights to VIII will be resumed across LAHORE: Chief Minister the country from Septem- tel facility, so that the res- Company’s board should ment of nursing cadres, other companies in the city ber 23. It is pertinent to Punjab Sardar Usman idential problems of the immediately be complet- Sehat Insaf Cards and to supply electricity as this mention here that 39,296 Buzdar has given in-prin- nurses could be solved ed, he added. Usman Pakistan Kidney and will ultimately create com- students were randomly ciple approval to taking permanently. He said Buzdar, while directing Liver Transplant Insti- petition and situation will tested for the novel corona- various measures includ- that nurses would be sent to prepare a business tute. The chief minis- get better in future. On the virus at 763 schools across ing up-gradation of the abroad on scholarships plan for Pakistan Kid- ter was briefed that 62 other hand, Spokesperson Punjab after the reopening nursing service structure and necessary measures ney and Liver Trans- kidneys and seven livers of K-Electric, Noor Afshan of educational institutions while presiding over a will be taken to ensure the plant Institute, said that have been transplanted admitting the power cuts on September 15. high-level meeting. betterment of the nursing the health department, so far in PKLI. under load management sys- Of them, 38,716 samples It is decided to stream- sector. A mega package with the consultation of Provincial Ministers Dr tem, said that only one pow- came back negative while line the promotion cri- will soon be announced by concerned authorities, Yasmin Rashid, Hashim 81 students were turned er plant of KE is operating terion of the nurses and the CM for the nurses. Us- saf Cards’ have been prehensive campaign should present final Jawan Bakht, Chief Sec- on furnace oil and the pro- out to be positive. 45 of the meeting also gave the affected students be- man Buzdar said that distributed among the should be launched recommendations so retary, Chairman Plan- duction from the gas-based longed to Gujranwala, 12 in-principle approval to the Punjab government deserving people. Its for creating awareness that decisions could be ning and Development, power plants situated in Site Gujrat, nine Nankana Sa- awarding MPhil and PhD has introduced revolu- scope will further be among the beneficiar- taken for the effective Secretary Finance, Sec- and Korangi is affected due hib, and two Lahore, two scholarships to the nurs- tionary reforms in the extended gradually, he ies of Sehat Insaf Cards working of the institu- retary Information, Dean to low gas pressure. She said Bakhar, and one DG Khan. ing sector. CM Usman health sector and more said. The Chief Minis- besides examining to tion. Secretary Special- PKLI and others attend- that KE is currently facing a Buzdar said that nursing than 50 lakh ‘Sehat In - ter directed that a com - include social security ized Health and Medical ed the meeting. shortage of 250 to 300MW. 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITESaturday, September 26, 2020 AIOU Briefs trains FGEI 70% of teachers delegation ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) se- visits FDE cures a unique honor for pro- vision of training to almost Islamabad seventy percent of the teach- ers appointed in schools, DNA colleges and universities throughout the country. RAWALPINDI: A del- AIOU, under its teachers egation of the Federal training program, has of- Government Educational fered admissions in teach- Institutions (Cantt/Garri- ers training programs in- sons) Directorate (FGEI) cluding one year M.Ed as visited the sister organi- well as one year, 1.5 year zation Federal Directorate and 4 year B.Ed programs. of Education (FDE) Islam- M.Ed program is offered in abad for better collateral five fields including Elemen- coordination and In-depth tary Teacher Education, discussion was undertak- Teacher Education, Dis- en on improving quality of tance & Non Formal Educa- education in public sector tion, Science Education and education institutions. Special Education. Both organization shared Eligibility criterion for 1.5 views on the teaching and year B Ed program is MA/ administrative practices fol- MSc or BS/BA Honours (4 lowed to cope-up with the year) with second division. current situation. On the other hand, for 2.5 Sister organizations were year B Ed program (Science agreed for mutual coor- Education) candidates with dination, cooperation for second division in BA/ BSc raising standards of educa- or equivalent can apply. How- tion and information shar- ever, 4 year B Ed program is ing on best practices. offered in two fields and can- didates with intermediate in Police launch second division are eligible to apply for this program. search Admission forms and pro- spectus for these programs operation ISLAMABAD: President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, M Ahmad Waheed being presented with bouquet on completion are available at 54 regional of his term as President ICCI. Senior business leader Malik Sohail Hussain is also seen in picture. – DNA offices/ model study centers in Taxila of the university in northern RAWALPINDI: Police on areas, AJK and all four prov- special directives of City inces as well as more than Police Officer (CPO) Rawal- 100 coordinating offices pindi on Friday launched a RTC explores gaps in Pakistan’s established throughout the search operation in Taxila country. Admission forms and adjoining areas in the and prospectus are also jurisdiction of Taxila Po- available online on the uni- lice Station. According to relations with African countries versity website ( www.aiou. a police spokesman, heavy edu.pk). – APP police contingents, Elite The notions were expressed at the roundtable titled ‘Connecting with Africa: Prospects Force, Special Branch per- 12 lawbreakers sonnel and Ladies police un- and Opportunities for Pakistan’, which was organized by Institute of Policy Studies der the supervision of SHO (IPS), Islamabad. The sitting was chaired by Executive President Khalid Rahman arrested Taxila Police Station con- RAWALPINDI: Police have ducted search operation in market where Pakistan does not arrested 12 lawbreakers the area and searched 149 DNA have any footprint. There are no including three for possess- houses while 345 persons policymakers or businessmen ing illegal weapons besides were also interrogated. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has focusing on this area and there recovering three pistols 30 Police also checked particu- missed out big time by not capi- hasn’t been any private institution bore with several rounds lars of various 71 tenants, talizing on its peacekeeping mis- studying its huge potential. from their possession. he added. The spokesman sions to African countries and its Dr Abbas’ speech focused on According to a police spokes- said the search operations rendered diplomatic support for identifying overarching umbrellas man, Banni police held Na- to net criminals and pro- the right of self-determination of which can bring both regions clos- deem Shoukat for having a claimed offenders were many in 1960s and 70s. er to each other. He pointed out 30 bore pistol. Sadiqabad regularly being conducted The need is now to revitalize that that the two regions had quite a police also recovered a in different areas of the dis- social, political and diplomatic few similarities like both of them 30 bore pistol and several trict particularly to ensure footprint in the region, while cre- were rich in crude production but rounds from the possession law and order. – APP ating new economic opportunities lacked sorely in value addition. Ac- of Muhammad Adnan while aimed at sustaining mutually ben- ceptance and rejection of Western another accused namely Mu- Polio drive eficial ties. in Pakistan’s foreign policy to there could be 3 to 4.6 billion of African students who come to the education was a concern at both hammad Pervaiz was sent The notions were expressed at benefit from that potential. The trade between the two regions. country in big numbers every year ends whereas none of them was behind the bars for carrying concluded in the roundtable titled ‘Connecting region, according to the former D Yamin emphasized on benefit- to pursue their higher education able to make much advancement a 30 bore pistol. with Africa: Prospects and Op- diplomat, had a collective GDP of ting from Pakistan’s peacekeeping and then go on to serve in their in ocean economies. Meanwhile, City, Banni, Gu- Rawalpindi portunities for Pakistan’, which more than USD3.4 trillion and had missions in Africa as well as from home countries on important posi- Rahman too stressed the policy- jar Khan, Ratta Amral, Pir- RAWALPINDI: Chief Execu- was organized by Institute of Pol- an import market of approximate- its African diaspora. tions. This important pool howev- makers in Pakistan to focus on wadhai, Wah Cantt, Rawat tive Officer (CEO), District icy Studies (IPS), Islamabad. The ly USD4500 billion. He said that Pakistan has de- er instead of being engaged after Africa in a constant and coherent and Airport police conduct- Health Authority, Dr Sohail sitting was chaired by Executive Dr Najimdeen shed light on differ- ployed over 5000 troops in Africa that, gets disconnected and the way by facilitating and strengthen- ed raids in different areas Chaudary on Friday said President Khalid Rahman. ent geo-political, geo-strategic and to date which go there, build good huge potential of this sustainable ing social and mental connectivity and arrested eight accused the polio campaign which Ambassador (r) Tajammul Altaf, cultural dimensions to approach relations, build hospitals, parks, resource is sadly lost. between the two regions. He said namely Abid Hussain, Jameel started in the district on who served in the discussed re- this issue while maintaining that schools, etc., but come back with- Yaqoob stressed on looking at Af- that Africa, like Pakistan, was a Shoukat, Adeel Kiani and September 21 has conclud- gion as a Pakistani diplomat for there was a lot in between Paki- out capitalizing on these contribu- rica from a perspective of bilateral victim of global political paradigm Haris Sajawal for possessing ed successfully. The CEO three years, stated that the con- stan and African countries to col- tions. He stressed that relations and not that of a colonial and hence there were quite a few 1155 grams charras, 30 liters said over 875,000 children tinent of Africa had so much to laborate on. Beginning from Eco- Dr Bahar pointed out that Paki- mindset. She said that the con- social and political agendas the two liquor and seven rounds of 30 below five years age, were offer but there were a lot of gaps nomic perspective, he said that stan was a second home for many tinent of Africa was an emerging regions could pursue mutually. bore pistol. – APP administered anti-polio drops during the campaign launched in all tehsils and QAU, SSDO collaborate IHC hears towns of the district. He informed that 3000 in research, education Marghazar mobile health teams , 496 Zoo case area incharges 287 fixed QAU VC said the initiative would points,119 transit points provide new avenues to students and 221 Union council med- for exploring knowledge DNA ical officers participated in ISLAMABAD: IHC Friday the drive to complete the ISLAMABAD: The Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU) and conducted hearing on case task of immunization. Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO) pertaining to death of ani- Sohail said he himself mon- have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to mals at the Marghazar Zoo itored the campaign and vis- collaborate in education, research, training activities, be- and remarked that it has al- ited various areas to inspect sides capacity building of students in diverse fields. ready declared the zoo will the working of polio teams. The MoU was signed by QAU Vice Chancellor M Ali and no longer exist. IHC Chief Meanwhile, Incharge An- SSDO Executive Director Kausar Abbas held here the oth- Justice Athar Minallah ti-polio drive Chaudary Mu- er day, a SSDO news release said. Under the MoU, both said, “Those animals were hammad Hussain told APP the organizations would jointly carry out the research work, locked at zoo which live in that around 700 children develop hard and soft resources of knowledge and educa- mountains. Bears are habit- were missed during immu- tion and hold conferences, seminars, lectures, workshops ual of snow but were kept in nization for certain reasons and consultative meetings in the fields of mutual interests. warm weather here. Those including being out of city According to the MoU, a committee would be constituted, who value life do not harm or not present at homes. He comprising members of both the organization to execute animals. “Rapes with wom- said that the missed children the agreement. QAU VC said the initiative would provide en and children will not would be covered during new avenues to students for exploring knowledge. Kausar occur if the society is sym- forthcoming week. – APP Abbas said collective efforts would be made for achieving pathetic towards animals. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in education sec- Those who take care of Police arrests tor, projecting Paigham-e-Pakistan campaign, promoting animals will also look after 3 criminals peace and harmony, and preventing extremism. – DNA women and children.” ISLAMABAD: PRCS,NESPAK sign agreement for Ninety Six mitigation projects in Azad Kashmir. – DNA DNA ISLAMABAD: The Compe- tition Commission of Paki- Eighteen group signs Mahira stan (CCP) today carried Islamabad out a search and inspection POST of a sugar mill head office in Lahore, to impound proofs Khan as brand ambassador of the group’s suspected ing with a talent like her. Since her Now available in Islamabad involvement in anti-competi- DNA work goes beyond boundaries, it tive activities in violation of resonates with not only Pakistanis \ Rawalpindi stalls the Competition Act, 2010. 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IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Saturday, September 26, 2020 Adiala Jail Briefs packed beyond Police urges capicity students to avoid drugs DNA RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi’s DNA Adiala Jail is packed beyond capacity, housing over 5,000 ISLAMABAD: Islamabad inmates, far more than its ex- Police officials Friday isting capacity of a little over urged the students to 2,000, according to a report. demonstrate responsible The report furnished to the attitude and remain away Ministry of Interior states that from the unlawful prac- the prison has a staggering tices like use of drugs, 257 per cent more prisoners smoking and amateur than its sanctioned capacity driving. Following the as it houses 5,591 prisoners as directions of Inspector against its maximum capacity General of Police (IGP) of 2,174. The inmates include Islamabad Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar, SP (Indus- 3,385 under-trial prisoners trial Area) Zubair Ahmed (UTPs) and 1,884 convicts, Sheikh along with DSP the report said, adding the Ghulam Muhammad Ba- prison also houses 322 in- qir visited the Islamabad mates awaiting court verdicts Model College for Boys in their cases. 1,430 of the Sector I-10/2 under Pub- prisoners kept in Adiala Jail lic Relation and Educa- belong to Islamabad while 300 tional Programme. They prisoners have been brought met with the students from other provinces. and shared the safety tips Earlier this year, the Min- against COVID-19 virus. istry of Human Rights had The students were also furnished a report to the Su- briefed about the vari- preme Court on the measures ous wings of police as it had been taking to contain well their functioning and the spread of the coronavirus also efforts of the force among inmates, painting a to ensure protection to grim picture of conditions in the lives and property of the country’s overpopulated the citizens. The female prisons. The report stated cops and police officers ISLAMABAD: Mayor of Islamabad Shaikh Anser Aziz visiting Islamabad Graveyard and reviewing expansion arrangements. – DNA prisons across Punjab, Sindh from Counter Terror- and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are ism Department (CTD), packed beyond capacity. Bomb Disposal Squad, Islamabad Traffic Police, Special Branch, police QAU, SSDO stations were also pres- Speakers emphasize on promoting collaborate ent on the occasion. They urged the students in research, to remain away from the unlawful practices like digital economy at SDPI seminar capacity building use of drugs, smoking and amateur driving. SP DNA (Industrial Area) asked Member PM’s Task Force on IT, Mr Pervez Iftikhar opined that the regulations of the students to focus on Pakistan Telecommunication Authority and State Bank of Pakistan at present ISLAMABAD: The Quaid-e- curriculum as well physi- Azam University (QAU) and cal activities and ensure are not conducive enough to bring investment in this sector from abroad Sustainable Social Develop- bright future of the coun - Member Prime Minister’s Task ital technologies and data protec- boost trade-in-services in addition explained that government’s re- ment Organization (SSDO) try through hard work. Fiaz Chaudhry Force on IT, Mr Pervez Iftikhar, tion law much desired by local and to efficient judicial system. sponse to crises like Covid19 and have signed a memorandum while presenting an overview of foreign investors is still awaited. “PSEB is helping to set up a pri- monsoon rains remained weak in of understanding (MoU) to FIA traces ISLAMABAD: The policy and reg- IT and Telecom sector in Pakistan, Therefore, such a regime is encour- vate trading index for technology some regions of the country due collaborate in education, re- ulatory facilitation could help the opined that the regulations of Paki- aging even the local Pakistani firms companies on PSX,” he said and to poor internet connectivity. He search, training activities, gang of ATM digital economy of Pakistan to grow stan Telecommunication Authority to keep their data services outside added further that PSEB is also said: “The bottlenecks prevent- besides capacity building of and reach at its best potential and and State Bank of Pakistan at pres- of Pakistan, he concluded. working to address any adverse ing global brands in IT sector to students in diverse fields. hackers in hence, to contribute to the national ent are not conducive enough to Managing Director, Pakistan Soft- perceptions about Pakistan as come to Pakistan include high The MoU was signed by QAU economy more robustly. The experts bring investment in this sector from ware Export Board (PSEB), Mr Os- an investment destination. Dr fixed and sunk costs, weak data Vice Chancellor M Ali and Rawalpindi on trade and economy said this while abroad. The processes are tedious, man Nasir, was of view that the lack Vaqar Ahmed, Joint Executive protection, complex tax regime, SSDO Executive Director Kau- speaking at public private dialogue on and the availability of market data of venture capital and comprehen- Director, SDPI, emphasized that lack of trained human resources, sar Abbas held here the other DNA ‘Pakistan in digital trade – challenges desired by investors is missing. He sive insurance framework in digital digital economy requires allow- discrimination in public procure- day, a SSDO news release said. and opportunities’ organized by the added further that the public sector sector is discouraging investors. He ing greater trade in IT and ICT ment, and inability of local lend- Under the MoU, both the or- RAWALPINDI: The Federal Sustainable Development Policy In- is not investing own budget in the said that the double taxation trea- products and the promotion of ing institutions to understanding ganizations would jointly carry Investigation Agency (FIA) stitute (SDPI), here on Thursday. production and facilitation of dig- ties also need to be promoted to stronger digital infrastructure. He financing needs of firms”. out the research work, devel- has traced a gang involved op hard and soft resources of in the hacking of Automat- knowledge and education and ed Teller Machines (ATMs) hold conferences, seminars, in Rawalpindi. The FIA PNCA organized Zaidi inaugurates Online Portal lectures, workshops and con- launched an investigation sultative meetings in the fields into the matter after receiv- folk musical of mutual interests. ing numerous complaints for Seafarers and Manning Agents of cash transfers from the evening bank accounts of the con- itation of seafarers, manning agents in history. In a bid to bring across Diplomats ciated them being original DNA and ship owners by the inauguration the board accountability and trans- sumers. The initial investi- DNA in their work in this era of share LoC visit gation revealed that a gang of a one-window online portal. He parency, Maritime Affairs has moved commercialism. Dr. Fouzia ISLAMABAD: (Raja Furqan Ahmed) of five people including two said that the online portal will help to the e-filing system, has ensured experience ISLAMABAD: Pakistan also highlighted the efforts Federal Minister for Maritime Af- government employees are the seafarers in the issuance of their the updated website of the organi- National Council of the of PNCA for revival of folk, fairs Ali Haider Zaidi inaugurated From Page 01 Arts organized a colorful traditional music and all Seafarers Identity Card, Seafarer zations to encourage accessibility involved in transferring cash Online Portal for Seafarers and Man- ambassadors and defence musical evening to cele- kind of arts. Saif Samejo service book, online verification for and transparency. He said that the attaches of 24 countries had from the accounts of people ning Agents and Shipowners and a brate and pay tribute to is greatly inspired by poet- Visa issuance and resolution of other ministry is making efforts to further visited the LoC to inspect after hacking the ATMs. website for Ports and Shipping Wing. traditional Ajrak makers of ry of Sufi Poets specially issues faced by them. Ali Haider Zai- improve the services by launching India’s border violations. The gang is operating from Secretary, Maritime Affairs Rizwan di said that previously Seafarers had an online portal. He said that this Rawalpindi. The suspects Sindh. Famous singer and Shah Abdul Latif Bhutai Director General Inter-Ser- song writer Saif Samejo and Sachal Sarmast. His Ahmed, Director General Ports and to travel to Karachi and faced issues initiative would make the life of Sea- have been traced by the FIA vices Public Relations (DG with his band “Sketches” songs “man moriya” and Shipping Shakeel Ahmed Mangnejo due to red-tapism. The portal has farers easy and will address their ISPR) Major General Babar and two of them are working presented folk, Sufi and “JOGI” are clear indication and Additional Secretary of Ministry brought transparency in the system problems at the earliest. The min - in government offices. Iftikhar briefed the dignitar- modern music which is his of love and appreciation of Nadir Mumtaz were also present on which will help eradicate malprac- ister said that ferry service would ies over the atrocities being trademark when it comes Sindhi Sufi poetry. Famous the occasion. Federal Minister said tices that previously prevailed in be launched after making all the committed by New Delhi to portray the rich culture folk singer “Bhora Lal” was that a major milestone has been the shipping office. The website for preparations, adding that in this CGSS lauds and traditions of Pakistan. there with him to create The DG ISPR said, “Indi- achieved by the Ministry of Maritime Ports and Shipping division has also regard Ministry would conduct an troops deliberately tar- DG(PNCA) Dr. Fouzia magic and spreading mes- Affairs for digitalization of data, facil- been launched for the very first time meeting with all the stakeholders. Kazakh Saeed introduced the band. sage peace and harmony. get the civilian population embassy for She appreciated their way Audience were also electri- and have committed 2,333 of music and efforts to keep fied by Sufi rock fusion in ceasefire violations in 2020 opening Abai sufi music alive. She appre- his own specific style. martyring 18 civilians and injuring 185 persons. The Center number of ceasefire vio- From Page 01 lations started increasing Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, ICCI urges MCI since 2014. Chief Editor, Daily Is - “The purpose of this prov- lamabad Post , CENTRE - ocation is to divert the LINE magazine and to implement world’s attention from the DNA News Agency and brutalities being committed Member Board of Ex - IHC stay order against the people of Indian perts, CGSS stated that Illegally Occupied Jammu the Abai Center will en - order against the hike in and Kashmir (IIOJK) and hance the relationship DNA property tax in Islamabad. the minorities in India. of Kazakhstan with vari - Tahir Abbasi said that ICCI “Kashmiris have been held hostage on their own land. ous countries across the ISLAMABAD: Tahir Abba- had obtained a stay order The United Nations (UN) globe and will promote si Senior Vice President from the Islamabad High has issued a detailed report Kazakh culture in the Islamabad Chamber of Court against the exorbitant regarding the Indian barbar- world. Furthermore, he Commerce and Industry’s, hike in property tax by the ity in occupied Kashmir, and stated that the contri - Ajmal Baloch All Pakistan MCI. But despite that stay, Anjuman-e-Tajran and Trad- the Directorate of Revenue this issue should be solved butions of Abai are im - under the UN resolutions.” portant to introduce in ers Action Committee Is- has issued property bills Pakistan for the young lamabad, Khalid Chaudhry with new rates that includ- scholars. Ms. Mehreen former Senior Vice Pres- ed the previous outstanding Kazakh envoy’s Gul, Director, CGSS was ident ICCI and Mehboob bills with interest. He said also present on the oc - Ahmed Khan current Exec- this move of MCI has creat- briefing on utive Member ICCI held a casion. She highlighted ed a lot of concerns in the meeting with MCI Director business community. He that CGSS can also con - President Revenue Amir Shehzad and said that doing so despite tribute to promote the stressed upon him to en- the stay order of IHC was Kassym’s literature work of Abai sure the implementation of prima facie a violation of the to enhance the academic Islamabad High Court stay court order. address to UNGA cooperation between Pa- From Page 01 kistan and Kazakhstan. informed the august gather- ing about his country’s steps Pakistan regarding Coronavirus pan- No political differences on Kashmir issue: Mushahid demic preventive measure. welcomes visit gic issues which is an important window of tions in a growing number of fields. The Hu- Warraich, Head of Amnesty International He told that COVID-19 has of UNMOGIP Shujat Hamza opportunity given the fact that our strategic man Rights Diplomacy stresses the need to briefed the Committee on the role of Am- proven surprisingly difficult move have compelled India to take defense identify four main actors including States, nesty International in promoting Kashmir to be overcome. A second From Page 01 ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Senate position at various international fronts. He Inter-Governmental Organizations (e.g. cause. He informed that Amnesty interna- arms race looms. Our stra- India, international media, Foreign Affairs Committee, Senator Musha- acknowledged that support to the Kashmir U.N., QAS, NATO, etc.) NGOs and Euro- tional works in IOJ&K and in reviewing the tegic development goals and diplomats to any area of hid Hussain Sayed has said that there are cause by the United Nation Secretary Gen- pean Union (EU). Pakistan should utilize human rights violations with grave concern. are suffering setbacks. The the LOC and provided them no political differences and divergences on eral and United General Assembly Pres- this evolving concept of Human Rights Di- In this regard several reports have been is- President also commended access to the local popula- Kashmir cause; the entire political spec- ident during their to visit to Pakistan and plomacy for highlighting the human rights sued highlighting the atrocities and human the strong leadership by tion to assess the ground trum shares the same line and passion to letter from 14 US Senators demanding sanc- violations in the Indian Occupied Jammu rights violations. Mr. Abdul Hameed Loan Secretary-General António situation themselves. address this issue and ensure protection of tions on India are successful interventions & Kashmir (IOJ&K); the interventions from All Parties Hurriyat Conference was Guterres, and support his According to an ISPR press fundamental rights of people of Indian Oc- steered by Pakistan. can include,- lobbying with the EU and its also present in the briefing. ongoing work to boost ef- release, during their visit to cupied Jammu and Kashmir he made these Dr. Shireen M Mazari, briefed the Commit- Member States for revocation of the India’s The Committee also examined the matter of fectiveness, transparency the LOC, he told foreign dip- remarks during the Senate foreign Affairs tee on Human Rights Diplomacy; Challeng- Generalized Scheme of Preferences (GSP) amount contributed by Pakistan so far towards and accountability of the lomats that there had been Committee meeting held today at the parlia- es and opportunities for Pakistan. She high- Standard Status, imposition of sanctions on financing of South Asian University (SAU) es- UN. Kazakhstan adds its some 2,333 Indian ceasefire ment House which was briefed by the Fed- lighted that notion of diplomacy has been India in line with EU’s Directorate General tablished by SAARC countries, which was raised voice in a clear statement violations and unprovoked eral Minister for Human Rights, Dr. Shireen changed; war has been replaced by ‘hybrid for External Policies’ guidelines, 2015. Pa- by Senator Nuzhat Sadiq, life threats/ extortion of commitment to the UN firing incidents across the M Mazari and Mr. Omar Waraich, Head of warfare’. No State is sovereign per se as kistan has to move proactively on multiple demands received by Senator Hilal ur Rehman mission and Charter, and Line of Control during 2020 Amnesty International for South Asia Sena- they have voluntarily chipped away their international forums in a coordinated man- from banned TTM (Jamat ul Ahrar) operating to the shared aspiration of leaving 18 civilians mar- tor Mushahid Hussain Sayed said that Paki- sovereignty by agreeing to international ner; advisory opinion of ICJ on the matter from Afghanistan, issuance of Notice by FBR to building a more peaceful, tyred, 185 injured. stan has become the center point of strate- agreements to govern their interstate rela- would be a viable way forward. Mr. Omar the Ambassador of Palestine. just and prosperous world. Saturday, September 26, 2020 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti After the pandemic Deputy Editor: Abid Raza India’s losing battle HAT will the world look like once the Covid-19 N a major interview after his release from house arrest, crisis is over? And will it be over at any point in Vol: 01 Issue: 157 former chief minister of India-held Kashmir, Farooq Abdul - the near future? This was a question that came up Email: [email protected] I lah, has bitterly criticised the Indian government’s scrap - W ping of the special status of the occupied territory and said that strongly at the UN General Assembly meeting general de- Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 bate, where nations from around the world demanded the Kashmiris would rather accept Chinese rule than Indian. Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad The pro-India Kashmiri leader who is seen by most Kashmiris development of a vaccine and equitable distribution, so that as a betrayer to their cause, acknowledged that Kashmiris felt all people will be able to access it, no matter whether they like “slaves” and would rise up in protest once the draconi - come from a rich or poor nation. At the moment, one of an curfew was lifted. He was very clear that the abrogation the biggest problems facing the world is that rich countries of Kashmir’s special status as a semi-autonomous region was have already bought up large shares of any vaccines that unacceptable to every Kashmiri and he would struggle to have may be developed and will be marketed so that they obtain the status restored. the largest portions of the substance which can save people It is clear that India’s move last August to scrap Articles 370 from a deadly disease. The fact that Washington, Beijing and 35A of its constitution and deprive IHK of its special status and Moscow have refused to collaborate on collective ac- has had disastrous results. The step by the BJP government tion to save the world makes things even more complex. has confirmed beyond a shadow of doubt what the people of Leaders from Africa, South America, the Pacific Islands and Kashmir had feared all along, ie New Delhi wants to forcefully take control of their land by changing its demography and dilut - other countries have demanded that any vaccine be distrib- ing its Muslim and Kashmiri identity. uted in such a way that it reach all people. The challenge, of The intent is unambiguous: convert IHK into a Hindu-majority course, for the world is an enormous one; 7.8 million people area and deprive Kashmiris of the political and administrative need a vaccine all at the same time. As UN experts point out, strength that comes with being a majority in their own land. In such a situation has never risen before. This has been seen the process, however, India has alienated every Kashmiri in - as the biggest crisis since World War II. If this organisation cluding its puppets like Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti. works, it may make it possible for many more to obtain the By converting IHK into an open-air jail, India has forced Kash - vaccine than would otherwise have been the case. miris — even those previously aligned with it — to resist this The challenge is also a difficult one. The WHO is supporting occupation by whatever means possible. Covax and trying to ensure distribution of any potential vaccine This situation cannot be sustained. A growing number of voic - in a way that is not discriminatory in favour of rich countries. es within India are also calling out the BJP government for depriving IHK of its special status. Internationally also India This is difficult and demanding. We will wait to see how much is finding it hard to justify its actions. The resistance from the cooperation the world is able to display. The manner in which people is certain to increase with time. this happens may determine the shape of how the UN, and oth- Countries that can influence India should persuade Mr Modi er similar organisations, is laid out in the future. The crisis we to return to the path of sanity. In this context, sanity and ra - face today has to be solved. How this happens is now the critical tionality demand that India restore the special status of occu - question for almost every nation in the world; let us not forget pied Kashmir. The UN resolutions recognise the entire state how the African continent was treated and the delay in provid- of Jammu and Kashmir as disputed territory and the dispute’s ing them with medicines that could treat the HIV virus. final resolution lies in the implementation of these resolutions. A beginning to seek peace in Afghanistan N September 12, representatives of came the prisoner exchange and other critical (CASA-1000), an electricity-transmission line Frank F. Islam the Afghan government and the Taliban unsettled issues such as the future political in the region, and the China-Kyrgyzstan-Ta- O met in Doha to start the Afghan Peace roadmap for Afghanistan, human rights, and jikistan-Afghanistan-Iran railway. The Afghan Process negotiations. U.S. Secretary of State, the Taliban’s connection with Al-Qaeda and peace process is also linked to U.S. public Mike Pompeo referred to these negotiations other affiliated groups. opinion.A recent report of the Eurasia Group as a “truly momentous breakthrough.” In early August, the Afghan government ap- Foundation (ERF), a US based nonprofit, re- Max Boot, an expert for the Council of Foreign proved the release of the final 400 Taliban vealed a significant surge in public support Relations disagreed. He advises “…no one fighters. This wasfollowed by a round of talks of the planned withdrawal of American forces should expect a breakthrough quickly – or at between Taliban leaders, led by political chief from Afghanistan. The ERF found “strong all. The two sides are too far apart and the Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, and Pakistan public support among both Republicans and conditions are not propitious to end the civil Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Democrats for the planned withdrawal of all conflict that has been raging in one form or an - the last week of August which helped set the remaining troops over the next 14 months.” other since 1978.” Are the negotiations them- stage for the peace negotiations Both U.S. presidential candidates want to selves a breakthrough? I think not. They are There are some current conditions that could reduce America’s footprint in Afghanistan. simply a beginning. contribute to their being consummated suc- President Donald Trump would eliminate it The United States and the Taliban signed a cessfully. They include: the economic needs entirely. Democratic candidate former Vice peace agreement on February 29. Among oth - of Afghanistan; Afghanistan’s collaboration President Joe Biden, who was a strong oppo - er things, that agreement: Stipulated that the with other regional allies; the desire of the nent of the Afghanistan troop increase by the The United States and the US would withdraw its 13,000+ troops in phas - U.S. public to see the “endless war” in Afghan - Obama administration, would retain a small Taliban signed a peace es over a span of 14 months. Barred the Talib - istan brought to a halt; and, the U.S. presiden - contingent of 1,500 to 2,000 for special opera - an from engaging with any extremist group to tial elections. tions against ISIS and other insurgent groups. agreement on February work against the US and its allies worldwide. The continuingwar has devastatedtrade and Importantly, as the Washington Post noted in 29. Among other things, Called for an exchange of 5,000 Taliban prison - commerce in Afghanistan. In 2020 the situa - a September 14 editorial, “The chance for an ers and 1,000 Afghan security personnel. Pro - tion has worsened. According to a July report Afghan peace will depend on the willingness of that agreement: Stipulated posed initiating a comprehensive intra-Afghan from the World Bank,“Afghanistan’s economy the U.S. president to maintain U.S. forces in dialogue duringthe first week of March. is set to contract by between 5.5 percent and place until the Taliban show a genuine will to that the US would In an earlier column, shortly after the peace 7.4 percent in 2020 because of COVID-19, ex - settle. “ The conditions described provide the withdraw its 13,000+ agreement was signed, I wrote that there was acerbating poverty, and leading to a sharp de - context for peace but will be totally insufficient much that needed to be done to convert the cline in government revenues.” for accomplishing it. That will require authen- troops in phases over a uncertainty created by that peace agreement That is the bad news. The good news is that ticity, compromising and collaboration at the into an opportunity. There is a chance now to Afghanistan has been working with regional al- negotiating table. It will require respecting the span of 14 months. Barred seize the opportunity. lies China and Pakistan to reduce the violence existing Afghanistan constitution and protect- the Taliban from engaging Because the fact remains that, even though in Afghanistan which could help increase fu- ing progress that have been made in Afghani- the parties are at the negotiating table, there ture trade and development. It has a trilateral stan on key issues such as women’s rights, civil with any extremist group is still much uncertainty. The extent of that MOU in place on cooperation in counterterror- liberties and the democratic process. uncertainty is demonstrated by the harsh real- ism. If peace could be reached, this relation - The Taliban and the Afghan start these nego - to work against the US ity that it took more than one half a year to get ship could facilitate Afghanistan’s participa- tiations light years apart philosophically and and its allies worldwide. there. This delay was caused by a number of tion in the multi-billion-dollar China-Pakistan decades apart experientially. Time will tell factors including: The Afghan government not Economic Corridor (CPEC) to connect the whether they can cross those distances and Called for an exchange of participating in structuring the peace agree- whole region economically. use this beginning to give the Afghan citizens 5,000 Taliban prisoners ment. The Taliban violating the truce required India, has already invested $2 billion in aid and the happy ending they deserve by the agreement by engaging in considerable reconstruction activities in Afghanistan. Peace – Frank F. Islam is an Entrepreneur, and 1,000 Afghan violence in early March. in Afghanistan could lead to the development Civic Leader, and Thought Leader The violence lessened after that. And, the of other initiativesin the form of projects such based in Washington DC. The views security personnel major stumbling blocks to moving forward be- as the Central Asia-South Asia power project expressed here are personal World must honor COVID-19 victims by returning to multilateralism HE coronavirus disease (COVID-19) the UAE and Bahrain, is a significant political meet its stated goals has been the result of mem- Ban Ki-moon has shone a light on the acute vul - development that I hope can help overcome ber states — particularly but not exclusively the T nerabilities of a deeply interconnect- decades of estrangement and mistrust. But I five permanent members of the Security Council ed world. No country, regardless of its size, still believe that the only way to achieve true (the US, UK, France, Russia and China) — not wealth or technological sophistication, can “normalization” between Israel and the Arab meeting their responsibilities. When countries tackle this crisis alone. world is for all parties to work toward a du - place narrow national interests above common Owing to the pandemic, the UN General Assem- rable two-state solution that delivers peace, priorities, everyone loses out. bly is being held under exceptional circumstanc- justice, dignity and security to Palestinians To be sure, this past July, I welcomed the es, with heads of state participating “virtually” and Israelis alike. People’s inalienable rights UN Security Council’s unanimous adoption rather than traveling to New York City. The should never be bartered away by others. of Resolution 2532, which called for a global unique nature of this year’s gathering should In 1945, many hoped that the world had final - cease-fire to avert further humanitarian ca- serve as a reminder that the only way to over- ly learned the lessons of two disastrous world tastrophes in the context of the pandemic. I come the threat of COVID-19 is through interna- wars. In the words of the UN Charter, the body also strongly supported this initiative when tional cooperation, transparency and adherence was created to “save succeeding generations UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres first to shared rules and regulations. from the scourge of war,” and to pursue peace - proposed it in March. Yet I was disappointed It is a poignant irony that the pandemic has ful and inclusive paths to global prosperity and to see so many valuable months wasted in ar- struck on the UN’s 75th anniversary. Born from democracy. The web of UN-centered interna- guments over the details of the text. In the Middle East and the wreckage of the Second World War — a whol- tional covenants and institutions that has been Squabbles over semantics in the face of bloody ly human-made calamity — the world’s premier established since then is far from perfect. Yet, conflicts and an unprecedented pandemic sent other conflict-riven international forum embodied the postwar lead- for more than seven decades, it has decisively a terrible message to the global public. Beyond regions, the UN and its ers’ determination that future generations must supported the pursuit of peace, security, hu- the direct health effects, the economic fallout be spared the kind of suffering they witnessed. man rights and economic and social improve- from the crisis will be long-lasting and severe, principles of multilateral In the Middle East and other conflict-riven re- ments around the world. creating ripple effects that will be felt in many gions, the UN and its principles of multilateral To highlight this legacy, The Elders — a group fragile and conflict-affected parts of the world cooperation remain cooperation remain indispensable for finding of independent global leaders founded by Nel- for some time to come. This was no time to indispensable for finding long-term, sustainable solutions that will guaran- son Mandela, of which I have the honor to serve play diplomatic hardball. tee peace, stability and prosperity. The princi- as deputy chair — recently released a report on Since then, the World Food Programme has long-term, sustainable ples of international law are the bedrock of our the defense of multilateralism. In it, we issued warned that we may be headed for the worst global order, providing a crucial framework for five calls to action for today’s leaders: Recommit humanitarian crisis since the Second World solutions that will defending rights and exercising power in the face to the values of the UN Charter; empower the War, with as many as 600,000 children likely guarantee peace, stability of global challenges. UN to fulfill its mandate for collective action on to die from famine and malnutrition in hard-hit We can see this clearly in the Israeli-Palestini - peace and security; strengthen health systems to countries like Yemen, Somalia, Nigeria, and and prosperity. The an conflict, which has lasted for almost as long tackle COVID-19 and prepare for future pandem- South Sudan. as the UN itself. The best solution will be two ics; demonstrate greater ambition on climate The COVID-19 crisis is a somber reminder of our principles of international states — Israel and Palestine — for the two peo - change to meet the Paris common human bonds and vulnerabilities. If we law are the bedrock of our ples, based on the internationally recognized Agreement targets; and mobilize support for all fail to respond to the pandemic and other shared pre-1967 borders and in accordance with UN of the Sustainable Development Goals. threats with a renewed sense of solidarity and global order, providing Security Council Resolutions 242 and 2334, All countries must recognize that the only way to collective action, we will have dishonored the vic- a crucial framework for among others. achieve these objectives is through effective mul- tims of the virus and betrayed the hopes that the The recent establishment of diplomatic rela- tilateralism, which is ultimately in everyone’s in- UN’s founding generation had for us. defending rights tions between Israel and two Gulf countries, terest. More often than not, the UN’s failure to Courtesy: Arab News IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Saturday, September 26, 2020 Bayern beat Briefs Sevilla to Google Maps win UEFA to now show Super Cup coronavirus DNA BUDAPAST: Bayern Mu- hotspots nich were taken to extra time by a durable and resil- DNA ient Sevilla in front 15,180 SAN FRANCISCO: Internet fans in Budapest before search giant Google has an- adding the Uefa Super Cup nounced to update its free to their Champions League Maps application this week trophy. The showpiece was with colour-coding that watched by supporters in- highlights areas infected side the 67,000-capacity with cases of COVID-19, the Puskas Arena, the first ma- disease caused by the novel jor European match to allow coronavirus. In a blog post fans since the coronavirus published Thursday, the pandemic forced the game search giant said Maps will into lockdown. be enhanced if a user taps And they witnessed a hard- the new “COVID-19” option fought encounter which saw in the layers feature in the Sevilla take the lead from top corner of the screen. It the penalty spot on 13 min- will provide data using the utes when Lucas Ocampos latest seven-day average of scored an outrageous “no cases per 100,000 people in look” penalty after Ivan areas being viewed, it add- Rakitic was bundled over by ed. A label will also let users David Alaba. know whether the number Bayern equalised before of COVID-19 cases in a par- the break, Leon Goretzka ticular spot is trending up scoring from Robert Le- or down, according to Maps wandowski’s superb touch, product manager Sujoy Ba- with both sides having nerjee. “In some regions, opportunities to win after you might find additional the break. Lewandowski information related to COV- and Leroy Sane saw goals ID-19. If you select the alert chalked off for Bayern but on the Google Maps home the biggest chance fell to screen, you’ll find locally Sevilla substitute Youssef relevant links based on your En-Nesyri in the closing current map view,” it added. moments, seeing his shot The tool is meant to pro- touched away by Manuel vide “critical information Neuer with only the keeper about COVID-19 cases in an to beat. Bayern, who last lost Athletes fitness, grooming and in December 2019, clinched area so you can make more informed decisions about victory with substitute Javi where to go and what to Martinez’s 104th-minute do,” Banerjee said. header after Sevilla keeper Data used in the COVID layer competency course concludes Yassine Bounou could only comes from sources includ- push out Alaba’s shot. ing Baltimore-based Johns also present on the concluding cer - Bayern Munich had to dig Hopkins Hospital, the New DNA emony As many as 80 participants deep for victory but there York Times, and Wikipedia, from all provinces, AJK, FATA and is a fierce conviction in which get information from ISLAMABAD: Services Sports Hansi Flick’s side that made Gilgat Bultistan attended the five this win almost inevitable, public health outlets such as Control Board with the collabora - days long course. the World Health Organiza- tion of Pakistan Sports Board or - despite another mammoth Nine lecturers were given by four effort from Sevilla, who had tion (WHO) and government ganized Athletes Fitness, Groom - experts from world athletics and health ministries, according that great chance late on ing and Competency consolidation five experts by profession on through En-Nesyri. to Banerjee. course concluded here at Pakistan the different issues related to Sports Complex Islamabad on Fri - Athletes Fitness, Grooming and Turkey slams day. Federal Minister for Inter Competency. 4 injured in Provincial Coordination (IPC) Dr. Speaking on the occasion Dr. Fehmi - Paris knife US House Fahmida Mirza graced the closing da Mirza said that prime minister ceremony and distributed certif - has a clear vision to put Pakistan on attack Speaker icates to the participants while the path of progress and prosperity. President Services Sports Con - This course would be helpful to DNA DNA trol Board Rear Admiral Moazzam promote athletics and fitness skills Ilyas, Secretary Services Sports adding that collective efforts during PARIS: Four people were ANKARA: Turkey’s foreign Control Board Lt. Col. Ghulam this difficult time would help to pro - injured Friday in a knife at- minister on Friday harshly Shabbir and other dignities were mote the sports”, She added. tack near the former head- criticized US House of Rep- quarters of satirical maga- resentatives Speaker Nancy zine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. Pelosi over her anti-Turkey Two of the victims are in a remarks. Speaker Pelosi’s Brazil state of “absolute urgency,” rise to become Speaker of ‘We present the postpones Fridays for Future: according to statements by the House is what is truly the police on twitter. Re- worrisome for American example of tolerance famous Rio ports indicate that the inju- democracy, given her bla- Climate strikers are back ries were possibly made by tant ignorance. You will carnival 2020 a machete or an ax. learn to respect the Turkish and coexistence’ The Fridays for Futures movement, which started with One suspect has been ar- the cause of sustainable people’s will,” Mevlut Cavu- rested in the Place de la DNA development of Azer- DNA activist Greta Thunberg skipping school to sit alone soglu wrote on Twitter. Bastille square, less than a baijan,” said President On Wednesday, during a RIO DE JANEIRO: Rio outside the Swedish Parliament in 2018 mile from the Charlie Heb- BAKU: “Despite the Ilham Aliyev as he ad - press conference, US Pres- de Janeiro’s carnival ing it as a crisis.” Then, few could have sus- do building, while two assail- enormous difficulties dressed the general de- ident Donald Trump was parade, due to be held DNA They have called for an pected this deadline would ants remain on the run. caused by Armenian bates of the 75th session asked if there would be a next February, has been immediate halt to invest- coincide with an unprece- Police also established a occupation, Azerbai- of the United Nations peaceful transition of power postponed indefinitely, BERLIN: Hamstrung by ments and subsidies in dented public health emer- security perimeter around jan managed to build a General Assembly in a if he loses the 2020 elec- organisers say. coronavirus lockdowns, fossil fuels and, in Ger- gency. The pandemic has the magazine’s former stable, modern, demo- video format, media re- tions. “Well, we’ll have to The samba schools in- frustrated school strik- many, pressured the gov - dealt climate activism offices after a suspicious cratic and multicultural ports. “Multiculturalism volved in the parade had see what happens,” Trump ers have spent months ernment to bring forward a blow. Niedeggen says package was found in its vi- country. Development is the way of life for the previously warned it would said. On Trump’s remarks, staging digital protests its deadline to phase out that as a movement de - cinity. A police search con- of democracy and human people of Azerbaijan. We be difficult to organise Pelosi said: “We do know against world leaders fail- coal from 2038 to 2030, manding that the world tinues in the area of the rights protection are present to the world the without a vaccine. Rio’s who he admires. He ad- ing to act urgently on cli - and to go carbon-neu- act on scientific advice, nearby Boulevard Richard among top priorities of example of tolerance and carnival attracts millions mires [Russian President mate change. Today they tral by 2035 instead of the school strikers took Lenoir. Law enforcement our government. All fun- coexistence. of visitors every year. Bra- Vladimir] Putin, he admires zil has been one of the are taking to the streets 2050. Line Niedeggen, lockdown restrictions ex- has warned the public to damental freedoms are The “Baku Process” once more. a physics student at the tremely seriously, halted Kim Jong Un, he admires fully provided, including countries worst affected avoid the area. [Recep Tayyip] Erdogan in launched by Azerbaijan The Fridays for Futures University of Heidelberg public protests immedi- freedom of expression, in 2008 to strengthen by the pandemic with 4.5 Turkey.” “But I remind him, million infections and movement, which started and Fridays for Future ately and took their ac - media freedom, free- dialogue and coopera- with activist Greta Thun- spokesperson, believes tivism online. On April Venezuela you are not in North Ko- dom of assembly, reli- more than 138,000 deaths. rea, you are not in Turkey, tion between the Mus- Jorge Castanheira, pres- berg skipping school to sit Germany has a responsi- 24, Fridays for Future or- blasts Canada gious freedoms, as well lim world and Europe, is ident of samba league alone outside the Swedish bility to lead on climate ganized a “digital strike,” you are not in Russia, Mr. as development of civil President - and by the way, supported by the United Liesa said schools would Parliament in 2018, has be- action. Historically it has with Niedeggen hosting a for legitimizing society. We launched Nations. The UN Gen- not have time to prepare come a global youth force been one of the world’s that racked up close to a you are not in Saudi Arabia. broad political dialogue You are in the United States eral Assembly’s resolu- or organise for the Feb - calling for climate justice. biggest carbon emitters, quarter of a million views. Juan Guaido initiative several months tions have recognized ruary event. But a surge in support she says, is also rich “We were not physically of America, it is a democ- ago. All major political racy, so why don’t you just the World Forum on “We are looking for an last year was hobbled af- enough to adopt cleaner standing together, but we parties supported this Intercultural Dialogue alternative solution, ter coronavirus lockdowns energy systems, and last were all fighting togeth- DNA try for a moment to honor initiative. The political your oath of office, to the held in Azerbaijan every something we can do closed schools and kept month it adopted presi- er,” she says. CARACAS: Venezuelan for- dialogue which success- two years as a “key global when it’s safe to contrib - children at home. The dency of the EU Council. Activists also gathered eign minister slammed his Constitution of the United fully started would help ute to the city. But we States?” she added. platform for promoting in- protest on Friday is the “We have to use this thousands of placards Canadian counterpart on to strengthen our polit- tercultural dialogue,” the aren’t certain enough to group’s first global action role as the leader of one from across Germany to Thursday for reiterating ical system and serve head of state emphasized. set a date,” he said. since the pandemic struck of the biggest emitters lay out in front of the Ger - The announcement ap- support to opposition lead- Japan to allow and follows meetings be- in the world to start a man Bundestag around er Juan Guaido shortly after plies to Liesa’s formal tween prominent activists change of direction be- the central slogan: “Fight new visa carnival event but does President Nicolas Maduro’s and world leaders. Last cause, scientifically, 2020 every crisis.” address to the UN General not apply to the local month, Thunberg and applicants street parties that take is the last year we can Still, corona inevitably Assembly. “The people of place at the same time. three other climate activ- make changes to actually pushed climate change Canada deserve a sovereign from October It is currently unclear if ists presented German reach 1.5 degrees,” Nie- down the agenda, and ac- foreign policy, not a govern- those will be allowed to Chancellor Angela Merkel deggen told media. Last cording to a poll conduct- ment subordinated to the DNA take place. There is con- with a letter signed by November, the head of the ed by Postbank only 6% of interests of [US President] cern that the economic nearly 125,000 people de- UN Environment Program German 16 to 18-year-olds Donald Trump, which sup- TOKYO: Japan will relax from impact of Brazil’s delayed manding EU leaders “stop was among the public and joined an online strike, ports imposing illegal ‘sanc- October its border restric- carnivals could hit fam- pretending that we can scientific figures to warn compared to nearly a third tions’, generating needs and tions aimed at controlling the ilies who depend on the solve the climate and eco- that 2020 offered a last who had been to a physical crimes against humanity spread of the novel coronavi- events for income. logical crisis without treat- chance to cut emissions. Fridays for Future protest. against the Venezuelan peo- rus to allow entry for new visa ple,” Jorge Arreaza said in applicants other than tourists response to comments by from all regions. The change was announced Friday during Canadian top diplomat Fran- a meeting of the government’s cois-Philippe Champagne, subcommittee on the virus quoting his tweet. Paris: Two documentaries on Champagne tweeted Wednes- and was set to be approved at the subsequent meeting of the day: “People of #Venezuela government’s virus task force, deserve free & fair elections. in a long-anticipated move to mountaineering in Pakistan screened Canada continues to support relax the nation’s strict travel the people of #Venezuela & restrictions. The restrictions Charge d’Affaires i. Mr. M. Amjaz Aziz Qazi held a meeting with the organizers of the festival Ms. Interim President @jguaido were introduced in April as in their fight to restore #de- a temporary border control Manon Grimwood and Mr. Cyril Salomon and said that Pakistan welcomes tourists from across the mocracy.” Maduro and Guai- measure aimed at curbing globe to visit the country which is gifted with epic landscapes and challenging mountain tops do each gave speeches to transmission of the virus. the Assembly. The self-pro- Under the existing travel con- Embassy of Pakistan was represented by rected by Darius Zaluski, the film is based that Pakistan welcomes tourists from claimed interim president trols, travelers from 159 coun- DNA Charge d’Affaires a.i., Defence Attaché, on the 2018 K-2 expedition of Polish moun - across the globe to visit the country was recognized by more than tries and regions have been de- Press Counsellor and Head of Chancery. taineers. The documentary informed that which is gifted with epic landscapes and 50 countries as they are en- nied entry in principle. So far, PARIS: Two documentaries based on Lost in Karakoram, a 30-minute documen- K-2 is world’s only 8000+ meter peak that challenging mountain tops. gaged in a power struggle for exceptions have been made the expeditions of mountaineers and tary regarding paragliding in Pakistan’s has never been climbed in the winter. The organizers said that Pakistan is almost two years. UN mem- for foreign nationals with valid paragliders from France and Poland to Karakoram Range. Directed by Damien During this challenging expedition, a cou- one of the key destinations for French ber states predominantly residence statuses, some new- the high mountainous areas of Pakistan Lacaze, Antoine Girard and Jeremie Che- ple of members of the Polish team went mountaineers and people like to watch comers in urgent situations as recognize Maduro as the le- were screened at a film festival in Paris, nal, the documentary regarded this area to rescue a French mountaineer Elizabeth the breathtaking landscapes and beau - gitimate leader of the South well as certain visa applicants France on September 23-24. whose families live in Japan or as one of the most beautiful mountain Revol and her Polish teammate who were tiful mountains. They said these films American country. Maduro The summer edition of the festival was whose presence is necessary venues in the world. The film was based trapped on nearby Nanga Parbat. were also shown in Switzerland, Den - in his long speech invited for their employer to continue held at Grand Rex cinema in Paris. Some on French paragliders’ attempt to ascend a. Charge d’Affaires i. Mr. M. Amjaz nark and Czech Republic as part of the international observers to business operations. of the mountain climbers and paragliders the 7027-meter high Spantik peak. Aziz Qazi held a meeting with the organ - same film festival. Screenings in other witness and verify the legit- who went to Pakistan for their expeditions The second documentary titled The Last izers of the festival Ms. Manon Grim - European countries were cancelled due imacy of the Dec. 6 parlia- were also present on the occasion. The Mountain is of 83 minutes duration. Di- wood and Mr. Cyril Salomon and said to Covid-19 restrictions. mentary elections. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Saturday, September 26, 2020 Cameroon: Briefs NGOs call for urgent Facebook humanitarian suspends response fake Russian DNA accounts YAOUNDE: Several inter- national NGOs on Thurs- DNA day called for an immediate scale-up of the humanitarian NEW YORK: Facebook has response to address soaring said it dismantled three needs in the Cameroon’s networks of fake accounts Far North Region. Accord- which could be used by Rus- ing to a statement signed by sia’s intelligence services to several organizations, three leak hacked documents as suicide attacks took place part of efforts to disrupt the between Aug. 1 and Sept. 14 upcoming US election. in camps and localities host- The company said on Thurs- ing internally displaced peo- day that the accounts, which ple. Thirty civilians were it suspended for using fake killed and more than 40 in- identities and other types jured in the attacks, it said. of “coordinated inauthentic “These attacks are part of behaviour”, were linked to a significant increase in Russian intelligence and violent incidents in Came- people associated with a St roon’s Far North Region, in Petersburg-based organisa- recent months,” the state- tion accused by US officials ment added. “Survivors of working to sway the 2016 are forced to flee, leaving presidential vote. everything they own behind The Russian foreign min- to save their lives. Most istry did not immediately of them have no place to respond to a request for sleep and almost no access comment. Moscow has re- to water and health care,” peatedly denied allegations said Fabienne Mially, from of election meddling and LONDON: Sahibzada Jahangir, Spokesperson of Prime Minister on Trade and Investment in UK and Europe, in a Premiere Urgence Interna- said it does not interfere meeting with High Commissioner of Pakistan to the UK, Moazzam Ahmad Khan. – DNA tionale, lead of the Rapid in the domestic politics of Response Mechanism in other countries. Nathaniel the region. “It is unaccept- Gleicher, Facebook’s head able that people who went of cybersecurity policy, through so much violence said there was no immedi- and despair are not receiv- ate evidence that hacked Indian farmers block roads, ing the support they need,” documents were about to Mially said. be leaked, but by suspend- ing the accounts, Facebook hoped to prevent them be- Vatican official ing used in any subsequent railways over farm bills operation. “Our team watch- resigns after es for the threats and trends Opposition parties and trade unions across several Indian states, including Bihar, Madhya scam that we need to be ready for and one that we are very Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha and Karnataka, have voiced support for farmers as protests aware of … is a hack-and- mount against the new laws passed earlier this week. DNA leak operation, particularly ers held demonstrations in ganised protests in Prime The government has also Modi, who was re-elected (5 acres) of land, vulnera- VATICAN CITY: Embroiled in the next 6-8 weeks,” he in a controversial property told Reuters News Agency. DNA many parts of the country and Minister Narendra Modi’s insisted that the new rules with an overwhelming ma- ble to being shortchanged blocked highways leading to home state of Gujarat in give farmers the option to jority in 2019, now faces the by private buyers. deal, Cardinal Giovanni An- NEW DEHLI: Farmers in In- New Delhi using trucks, trac- western India. sell their produce to private biggest farmers’ protest just “The private sector will give gelo Becciu, a senior Vati- Record dia blocked roads and railway tors and combine harvesters. Modi’s government has de- buyers but it would still buy weeks before an assembly us a good price for one or two can official, resigned unex- tracks on Friday in a protest Opposition parties and fended the bills – recently staples such as rice and election in Bihar, India’s years, but what about after pectedly on Friday, the Holy COVID-19 cases against new legislation that trade unions across sever- approved by parliament – as wheat at guaranteed prices. third-most populous state. that?” he asked. “The govern- See said. Cardinal Becciu in France, UK they say could pave the way al Indian states, including reform measures that will Part of Modi’s agricultural Farmer Karam Singh accused ment should guarantee the pri- was involved in a deal to for the government to stop Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, help rid India’s vast agricul- reform policy, the laws will the government of trying to vate sector will give us more buy a luxury London prop- buying grain at guaranteed West Bengal, Odisha and ture sector of antiquated laws also allow traders to stock make traditional wholesale than the government price.” erty with church funds, ap- DNA prices, leaving them at the Karnataka, have voiced sup- and allow farmers to sell to food items. Hoarding food markets redundant. Farm The main opposition Conress parently as an investment. mercy of private buyers. port for farmers as protests institutional buyers and big items to make a profit is a leaders say India’s more than party has called the bills “black The highly controversial LONDON: The United deal was subsequently the Kingdom and France logged Large protests have been mount against the new laws retailers like Walmart. criminal offence in India. 7,000 regulated wholesale law” and “pro-corporate”. Its organised in Punjab, Hary- passed earlier this week. “For decades, the Indian But such assurances have markets have played a crucial top leader Rahul Gandhi ac- subject of a financial inves- record daily jumps in coro- tigation. The cardinal has navirus cases on Thursday, ana, and Uttar Pradesh the Authorities on Friday had to farmer was bound by various failed to mollify millions of role in ensuring timely pay- cused Modi of “making farm- main food-growing states cancel several train services constraints and bullied by mid- farmers who make up an in- ments to growers. ers ‘slaves’ of the capitalists…”. denied any wrongdoing. with hospitals in Paris, plan- A statement from the Holy ning for fewer surgeries in in the country. on some routes, as farmers dlemen. The bills passed by fluential voting bloc in states Singh said the new law has Police in various states have As part of a nationwide shut- started blocking highways Parliament liberate the farm- such as Punjab and Haryana – made nearly 85 percent of beefed up security in the hope See said: “The Holy Father “a race against the clock” accepted the resignation amid mounting fears over a down called by India’s leading and railway tracks. ers from such adversities,” he India’s northern farm belt that India’s poor farmers, who of heading off any violence, es- farmers’ organisations, grow- Farmers’ bodies also or- said in a Twitter post. borders the capital, New Delhi. own less than 2 hectares pecially around New Delhi. from the office of Prefect possible influx of COVID-19 of the Congregation for the patients. Meanwhile, health Causes of Saints and from authorities Spain warned of the rights connected to the “tough weeks ahead” for the Cardinalate, presented by residents of Madrid as the Kim apologises US: Louisville protests His Eminence Cardinal Gio- country’s COVID-19 infec- vanni Angelo Becciu.” tions topped 700,000 follow- for killing of Cardinal Becciu was pre- ing a surge in cases in the viously the Substitute for capital region. The resur- continue despite curfew General Affairs - the second gence of cases in the UK, na Taylor, with some seeking the devil of racism, we will 9mm handgun on his hip. S Korean official most senior official - in the France and Spain come as DNA refuge in a church. know no peace,” her fam- “We’re out here to protect Vatican’s powerful Secretar- Europe braces for a second Two officers were shot dur- ily’s lawyer Ben Crump our people and the people iat of State for six years. wave of coronavirus infec- NEW YORK: With a curfew in ing clashes in Louisville a said in an opinion piece in who support us,” he said. In this position, he met with tions, partly due to the re- place through the weekend, day earlier, after authorities The Washington Post. “We are under attack.” the Pope daily and was one laxing of virus-related curbs about a hundred protesters announced a grand jury had Over a thousand peo- Grace Pennix, 19, who is of his most trusted aides. during the summer. in violation of the rule sought decided not to charge any- ple protested Thursday also African American, said In the UK, health authori- refuge at the First Unitarian one in connection with the evening in the city centre, she can’t help but place her- ties recorded 6,632 infec- Church to protest over the death of Taylor – a 26-year- much of which was closed self in Taylor’s shoes. Libya: 13 tions on Thursday – the lack of criminal charges in old black woman shot dead to traffic, with several “I often be passing by my people drown country’s highest in a single the police killing of Breon- in her apartment by police shops boarded up in antic- front door and thinking, day since the beginning of na Taylor More than 1,000 earlier this year. ipation of more violence. dang, the police could be in migrant the pandemic. The figure people have defied a second “Until we afford Black people “No way we can be peaceful coming at my door and took the UK’s total to more night of curfew in the US city the basic rights promised by any longer,” said Michael Pyl- shoot me and kill me just shipwreck off than 418,000 cases. of Louisville to protest over our founders – life, liberty es, a 29-year-old black man like they did with Breonna. Yvonne Doyle, medical the lack of criminal charges and the pursuit of happiness who said he has been protest- “It could be me, my friend, DNA director of Public Health in the police killing of Breon- – and end the rampage of ing for 120 days, and had a cousin, aunt, mom,” she said. England, said the new cases and the South Korean people, TRIPOLI: Over a dozen mi- were a “stark warning for us DNA the Blue House said. It is the grants trying to reach Europe all” and urged the public to Turkey orders North’s first official comment drowned in the Mediterranean download the government’s GNA head says fragile dozens of PYONGYANG: North Korea’s on the incident. The North Sea when their small dinghy contact-tracing app and fol- leader Kim Jong-un has issued also gave the South the results capsized off the coast of Libya, low new restrictions to con- arrests a rare personal apology for of its investigation - it said the United Nations reported trol the spread of the virus. the killing of a South Korean more than 10 shots were fired Friday, the latest shipwreck “The signals are clear. Posi- Libya peace at risk official, Seoul says. Mr Kim re- at the man, who had entered to underscore the deadly tivity rates are rising across DNA portedly told his South Korean North Korean waters and then risks facing those who flee all age groups and we’re Turkish military support for counterpart Moon Jae-in that failed to reveal his identity and the war-afflicted North African DNA the GNA in June allowed it to ANKARA: Authorities in Tur- continuing to see spikes in key have issued arrest war- the “disgraceful affair” should tried to flee, South Korea’s country. Libyan fishermen rates of admission to hospi- repel a 14-month offensive by not have happened. South director of national security spotted the sinking boat late TRIPOLI: The head of Lib- rants for 82 people, including tal and critical care.” forces loyal to eastern-based Korea has said the 47-year-old Suh Hoon said. However the Thursday, said the Internation- ya’s internationally recog- an opposition party mayor, renegade military command- man was found by troops float- North insisted that it had not al Organization for Migration, nised government has called over protests six years ago. er Khalifa Haftar, who is sup- The warrants relate to Octo- ing in the North’s waters. He burned the man’s body but and managed to pull 22 peo- Ashgabat hosts on rival forces to lay down ported by the United Arab ber 2014 protests in Turkey was then shot dead and his rather the “floating material” ple from the water, including their weapons, warning that Emirates, Egypt and Russia. sparked by the seizure of the body was set alight, according that was carrying him. “The those from Egypt, Bangladesh, People’s Council they risked compromising a Al-Sarraj slammed Haftar’s mainly Kurdish Syrian town of to Seoul. The killing - the first troops could not locate the Syria, Somalia and Ghana. fragile ceasefire in the war- of Turkmenistan attempt to take over the cap- Kobane by the ISIL (or ISIS) of a South Korean citizen by unidentified trespasser during But at least 13 of the other pas- wracked country. “Therefore, we would hold ital, calling it a “tyrannical armed group. Ankara accused North Korean forces for a dec- a search after firing the shots, sengers were missing and pre- In a video address to the them responsible for any meeting attack” that risked returning officials of the pro-Kurdish ade - has caused outrage in the and burned the device under sumed drowned. Three dead annual United Nations Gen- military confrontations the country to dictatorship. Peoples’ Democratic Par- South. The border between national emergency disease bodies were found floating in eral Assembly on Thursday, and any resulting casual- Still, he welcomed polit- ty (HDP) of urging people the Koreas is tightly policed, prevention measures,” Mr the water, including one Syrian DNA Prime Minister Fayez al-Sar- ties and destruction.” to take part in the protests ical dialogue with all fac- and the North is thought to Suh told a briefing, referring man and woman. The boat had raj welcomed commitments Al-Sarraj delivered his prere- across Turkey that left 37 ASHGABAT: Turkmeni- tions and regions of Libya, have a “shoot-to-kill” policy in to the North Korean account. set off from the town of Zliten, by political leaders in eastern corded remarks to the world dead. The HDP blamed Turk- stan on Friday hosted via except those who have place to prevent coronavirus The presidential office in Seoul east of the Libyan capital of Libya to stop violence and re- body’s first-ever virtual gen- ish police for the violence. a videoconference meeting “spilled Libyan blood”. from entering the country. has also decided to release re- Tripoli, late on Wednesday. sume oil production. eral assembly from Tripoli, In a statement on Friday, the of the People’s Council of The GNA and a parliament The apology came in the form cent letters between the two The Libyan Coast Guard said “However, we have not the seat of the GNA. Ankara chief public prosecu- Turkmenistan, the highest in the eastern city of To- of a letter sent to President leaders. In them Kim Jong-un that it had ordered the rescue, yet seen cooperation from Al-Sarraj has headed the tor’s office said police were nationwide assembly of the bruk loosely allied with Moon which acknowledged said he understood “more than and that search teams were armed groups and the ag- GNA since its formation on the hunt for the suspects Central Asian country. Haftar last month agreed that the incident should not anyone the kind of pressure and scouring the area for more gressive militias,” he said. in late 2015 as a result of a in the Turkish capital and on a ceasefire and elec- have happened, according hardship” required to overcome victims. “So many boats are Chaired by President Gur- “In fact, we have only seen UN-brokered political agree- six other provinces. tions by March next year. “The Ankara Prosecutor’s to South Korea’s presiden- the coronavirus pandemic and leaving these days, but au- banguly Berdimuhamedov, hostile remarks from their ment aimed at uniting and After recent talks between Terror Crimes Investigation tial office, also known as the damage from recent typhoons. tumn is a very difficult sea- the meeting based in the spokesmen and violations by stabilising Libya after the the two sides in Morocco, Bureau has launched an inves- Blue House. Mr Kim called It was the “heartfelt truth” son,” said Commodore Ma- capital city Ashgabat was their forces,” added al-Sarraj, turmoil that followed the al-Sarraj said he was willing tigation on the PKK terrorist it a “disgraceful affair” and that he shared the “pain and soud Abdal Samad. “When attended virtually by coun- who heads the Government toppling of longtime leader to step down as a new govern- organisation and its so-called said he felt “very sorry” for suffering of the Southern it gets windy, it’s deadly. It cil members throughout of National Accord (GNA). Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. ment comes together. executives, as well as certain “disappointing” Mr Moon people”, he said. changes in an instant.” the country, senior govern- political party executives and mental officials, members members … and, at the cur- of public organizations, stu- ‘Floods-hit Sudan facing rent stage, ordered the deten- dents, and representatives tion of 82 suspects,” the office Police officer shot dead of the mass media. said. The government accus- Berdimuhamedov said as unprecedented challenges’ es the HDP of having links at Custody Centre to the outlawed Kurdistan the result of hard work done vulnerable families across Yet, the “funding to respond but died in hospital. A 23-year- in Croydon last night.” The in Turkmenistan, world- Workers’ Party (PKK). The DNA the country. is extremely low”, it said. HDP denies the links. DNA old man is in a critical con- suspect has been arrested class social conditions were Flooding and landslides trig- Sudan – which is battling dition after being treated on suspicion of murdering The prosecutor’s office did LONDON: A police officer has created for the nation, add- KHURTOM: Humanitari- gered by torrential down- multiple crises, including for gunshot wounds. the officer, who is believed to not specify what offences been shot dead at Croydon ing that these achievements an workers in disaster-hit pours have affected nearly armed conflict and out- the suspects were alleged Prime Minister Boris John- have been a few weeks away Sudan are in danger of 830,000 people, destroyed breaks of COVID-19 and Custody Centre in south Lon- son said “We owe a huge from retirement. were attained due to the to have committed. don. The male officer was shot friendship, sweat, and high running out of funds to hundreds of thousands of polio – only received 15 However, it said crimes com- debt to those who risk their No police firearms were dis- continue operations, the homes and damaged large percent of the $110m re- five times when a man, who own lives to keep us safe.” charged during the incident spirituality of the people. mitted during the protests was being detained, produced He also signed a law during United Nations has said, tracts of farmland just be- quired for healthcare needs, included murder, attempted In a post on social media he at about 02:15 BST at the warning that heavy rain and fore harvest, the UN Office OCHA said in a statement, murder, theft, damaging prop- a weapon during a search. The also said: “My deepest con- Windmill Road centre, the the council meetings on suspect then turned the gun amendments and additions flooding were continuing to for the Coordination of Hu- and only 22 percent of the erty, looting, burning the Turk- dolences go to the family, Met Police said. The officer’s pose “unprecedented chal- ish flag and injuring 326 secu- on himself. The officer was to the nation’s Constitution. manitarian Affairs (OCHA) $71.6m requested for water friends and colleagues of the family are being supported lenges” for thousands of in Sudan said on Thursday. and hygiene needs. rity officials and 435 citizens. treated at the scene overnight police officer who was killed by specialist officers. IslamabadSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 |P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST World Bank Briefs approves Pakistani enterprises participate $450m for Probe Pakistan restarted in in China Textile Exhibition PTI foreign DNA The organizer said that under the premise of ensuring the perfect epidemic prevention PESHAWAR: The World funding case Bank has approved $450 measures, the scale of the exhibition was not degraded. “We provide one negotiation million for Pakistan, which Shaheen Hanif will be spent on hydropower space for exhibitors, and enterprises can also communicate in the booth.” and renewable energy pro- ISLAMABAD: The scrutiny hats and so on. the scale of the exhibition was not industry, it is difficult for online policies, such as tariffs and trade jects in Khyber Pakhtunkh- committee of the Election DNA According to Gwadar Pro on Fri- degraded. “We provide one-to-one transactions to let buyers know procedures, which have greatly wa. The Bank says that by Commission of Pakistan day, the China Textile Joint Exhi- negotiation space for exhibitors, the texture of the fabric. increased our enthusiasm for co- working on these projects, (ECP) on Thursday started BEIJING: China Textile Joint bition, held on September 23th and enterprises can also commu- Therefore, inter-enterprise trans- operation,” he added. the cost of power genera- the investigations into PTI’s Exhibition was held by China Na- -25th was having four sub-exhibi- nicate in the booth.” actions require a lot of comparison “COVID-19 epidemic in China tion will be reduced and reli- foreign funding case afresh tional Textile and Apparel Council tions, attracted exhibitors from This joint exhibition provides and contact purchase.” has been very efficiently con- ance on expensive imported after an initial report submit- (CNTAC) in Shanghai National Pakistan, Austria, South Korea, a platform for exhibitors to ne- Ather Iqbal, a Pakistani exhibitor trolled and the measures to en- fuel will also be curtailed. ted by the panel on August Exhibition and Convention Center France, Germany, Italy and oth- gotiate, it also promotes the said, “we have been working with sure the operation of economy The funds were approved by 17 was rejected for being (NECC-Shanghai), providing an er countries. economic recovery in textile China for ten years. China’s textile have been well developed, so our the WB Board of Directors incomplete and not in detail. attractive environment for revival A total of 4,500 exhibitors par- sector. The organizer said that technology is far ahead, the quali- cooperation with Chinese textile in Washington. WB Country It was rare that the scrutiny of textile industry, following the ticipated in the joint exhibition, the textile industry has been hit ty of products is excellent, and the enterprises has not been greatly Director for Pakistan Najy report was prepared after outbreak of COVID-19. with an exhibition area of 300,000 hard by the epidemic. “As the prices are reasonable. Meanwhile, affected by the pandemic. In the Benhassine said that KP will over 70 meetings and two Several Pakistani textile enter- square meters. half-year quarantine at home, con- the tixtile market in China is also future, we will further strengthen invest in hydropower and so- and half years of the com- prises also took part in this event The organizer said that under the sumers have formed the habit of massive.” “Under CPEC, both Pa- our cooperation with Chinese en- lar projects, which will help mittee deliberations that to display products made in Paki- premise of ensuring the perfect buying textiles online. However, kistani and Chinese governments terprises and expand our textile Pakistan become a low-car- was initially mandated to stan such as cotton yarn, socks, epidemic prevention measures, due to the particularity of textile have implemented many favorable trade with them,” Iqbal said. bon economy. complete scrutiny in one month, according to a re- port published in media. Turkish PTI foreign funding case is Pak-SiChuan Chamber of pending since November Abbas asks UN for Mideast delegation 2014, witnessing various hic- Commerce established cups. However, even today, calls on Admin it is hard to speculate as to in Chengdu, China when it will be decided, the conference next year Karachi BEIJING: Pakistan-SiChuan Chamber of Commerce was es- publication reported. tablished in Chengdu, China to promote bilateral trade and Sources told the publication “It should aim to end the occupation and grant the DNA open avenues of socio-economic partnership. It’s inaugu- that in the meeting, the ral meeting was held in Chengdu, on Friday. According to scrutiny committee restart- Palestinian people their freedom and independence KARACHI: Turkish delega- Gwadar Pro, the PSCC was initiated by Sichuan enterprises ed from scratches by seek- in their own state along the 1967 borders with East tion on Friday called on Ad- invested in Pakistan. The chamber has been approved by Chi- ing to verify the evidence ministrator Karachi Iftikhar na’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and supported by The China submitted by the petition- Jerusalem as its capital and settle final-status issues, Ali Shallwani at Karachi Department of Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It set er that includes evidence notably the refugee question,” he said Metropolitan Corporation up a secretariat in Islamabad and a representative office in on illegal funding, money building. The delegation Chengdu, China. The PSCC will provide both Pakistani and laundering, concealment of independent state. comprising Dursun Ali, Bay- Chinese enterprises a platform for resource sharing, service bank accounts, and receiv- DNA The United Arab Emirates and ron Ali, Muhammad Sule- convergence, project alignment and advantage display. ing funds in private bank Bahrain earlier this month agreed man and others. Speaking Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, the director general (China), accounts of PTI employees. RAMALLAH: Palestinian president to recognise Israel, a major coup on the occasion, Shallwani the former Consul General of Pakistan in Chengdu, and Mahmud Abbas appealed on Friday for the Jewish state and diplomat - said that Karachi offers the speaker at the World Economic Forum, delivered a Pakistani to the United Nations to arrange an ic win for United States President plenty of opportunities es- speech at the meeting that CPEC is fruitful and the friend- international conference on the peace Donald Trump. pecially in the development ship between the two countries is unbreakable. In the Hindus protest process, in the wake of Gulf Arab rec- The two Arab states, while saying they sector. Karachi faces chal- future, Southwest China, represented by Sichuan Prov- ognition of Israel. still support a Palestinian state, share lenges water scarcity, lack ince, will play an important role in the CPEC. “Sichuan outside Indian In an address to the UN General As- concerns of Israel and the US about of transport and collapsed province, in fact, the southwest of China is critically im- sembly, Abbas asked Secretary-Gen- neighbouring Iran. sewerage system and we portant region for Pakistan and CPEC,” Tipu said, “a lot embassy eral Antonio Guterres to convene the “It is delusional to think that the Pal- have to learn from Turkey's of economic opportunities are being created between the meeting “early next year” and bring in estinian people could be sidelined," experience and expertise to southwest of China and the northeast of Pakistan. Ibrar Khan “all relevant parties". Abbas said, and added: “You should all overcome these issues. For example, two mega projects have been brought into “The conference should have full au- know that there can be no peace, no The Administrator said that CPEC in this region, Azad Pattan Project and Kohala ISLAMABAD: Members thority to launch a genuine peace pro- security, no stability or coexistence in last week Turkish Counsel Power Project.” “Including energy projects, a lot of infra- of Hindu community from cess based on international law,” Ab- our region without an end to the oc- General came to KMC and structure projects under CPEC has been completed. Now, across the country are hold- bas told the virtual General Assembly cupation and without a just and com- tender support for tram ser- CPEC is coming to its second phase which is focused on ing sit-in in front of the In- in a recorded address. ital and settle final-status issues, no- prehensive solution to the Palestinian vice in Karachi, adding that industrial and socio-economic development. We have iden- dian High Commission in “It should aim to end the occupation tably the refugee question,” he said. question.” they welcomed the Counsel tified nine special economic zones which will attract a lot Islamabad to protest against and grant the Palestinian people Abbas made his appeal amid con- The Palestinian Authority has re- General offer. He also in- of investment to Pakistan,” he added, “The CPEC Joint mysterious death of eleven their freedom and independence in cerns among Palestinians of dwin- fused diplomatic efforts by the vited Turksih construction Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting to be held in Oc- Pakistani Hindus in Jodh- their own state along the 1967 bor- dling support in the Arab world for Trump administration, saying it is sector work in Pakistan par- tober or November this year will also be a key element to pur, India, last month. ders with East Jerusalem as its cap- their decades-long campaign for an biased toward Israel. ticularly Karachi. further deepen bilateral cooperation.” – DNA A large number of Hindus, led by MNA and Patron- in-Chief Pakistan Hindu Council Dr Ramesh Kumar, UN agency advises National reached Islamabad late Newspaper Thursday night from Sindh, Pakistan to suspend Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Readership various other parts of the new pilot licences country in a caravan. Day observed Minister for Science and international air transport, Technology Fawad Hussain DNA come days after a criminal DNA also visited the sit-in Friday probe was opened into 50 pi- ISLAMABAD: National News- afternoon to express soli- MONTREAL: The Interna- lots and five civil aviation of- paper Readership Day was ob- darity with the participants. tional Civil Aviation Organ- ficials who allegedly helped served on Friday. In his mes- Talking to media on the occa- ization (ICAO) has advised them falsify credentials to sage, President Dr. Arif Alvi sion, he said the government Pakistan to undertake “im- secure pilot licences. highlighted its importance by will fully back Hindu commu- mediate corrective actions” “Pakistan should improve saying, “Despite the growth nity of Pakistan in their de- and suspend the issuance and strengthen its licenc- of electronic and digital me- mand for transparent investi- of any new pilot licences in ing system to ensure that it dia, newspapers still play a gation into Jodhpur incident. the wake of a scandal over takes into account all nec- significant role in creating The Minister said Modi’s falsified licenses, according essary processes and pro- awareness and educating the government converted India to an official and a docu- cedures and prevents incon- people about various econom- into a fascist state, which is ment seen by Reuters. sistencies and malpractices ic and social issues. Similarly, threat for its neighboring The recommendations from before new licences are is- the Prime Minister also ex- countries indulging Paki- ICAO, a specialised agency sued and privileges of sus- pressed his support towards stan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri of the United Nations that pended licences are re-es- the day and congratulated the Lanka and China. works to ensure safety in tablished,” said ICAO. APNS for such a step. Pakistanis can now travel to Saudi Arabia without any restrictions: Foreign Office be undertaken within 48 The ban had been imposed many of the Pakistanis to Fiaz Chaudhry hours of arriving in Saudi after the number of COV- reach Saudi Arabia for the Arabia,” he said, clarifying ID-19 cases in the kingdom renewal of their Iqamas. He ISLAMABAD: The King- that Saudi Arabia had not had jumped to 45. The de- said with an increase in the dom of Saudi Arabia lifted imposed any special trav- velopment comes a day af- number of flights PIA will travel restrictions imposed elling restrictions on Paki- ter the Saudi government be able to transport 25,500 on Pakistanis, allowing pas- stanis. “Pakistanis can trav- on Thursday granted spe- passengers from Pakistan sengers from the country el to Saudi Arabia with ease cial permission to Pakistan before the 30th of this to travel to the kingdom on without any restrictions,” International Airlines (PIA) month – which is the dead- iqama or a visit visa. he said. to operate 21 additional line for many ensuring their This was revealed by the Saudi Arabia had imposed flights – on weekly basis – presence in the kingdom. spokesperson of the foreign a travel ban on European, between the two countries. On Wednesday, Special As- office, who said that it will African and Asian countries According to the spokes- sistant to Prime Minister on be mandatory for persons such as Switzerland, India, person of the national car- Overseas Pakistanis, Sayed to take a PCR test in Saudi Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Phil- rier, PIA had requested the Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari had Arabia after they arrived in ippines, Sudan, Ethiopia, Saudi authorities to allow asked Saudi Arabia to in- the country. South Sudan, Eritrea, Ken- additional flights, keeping crease flights and extend “The PCR test will have to ya, Djibouti, and Somalia. in view the urgent need of Iqama for Pakistani workers. Senior Indian diplomat summoned A.M. Bhatti Two more Kashmiris martyred ISLAMABAD: A senior Indian diplo- ISLAMABAD: Indian troops in their continued state terrorism martyred two mat was summoned to the Ministry of Kashmiri youth in Islamabad district, in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Foreign Affairs today to register Paki- Kashmir. According to Kashmir Media Service the youth were killed by troops stan’s strong protest over ceasefire vi- during a cordon and search operation in Bijbehara area of the district. olations by the Indian occupation forc- Four persons were critically injured after explosive material of Indian troops es along the Line of Control (LoC) on went off in Bijbehara operation site. 24th September 2020, resulting in se- The troops also launched cordon and search operations in Shopian, Pulwama rious injuries to two innocent civilians. and Budgam districts. – APP Due to indiscriminate and unprovoked injuries to 187 innocent civilians. India cannot divert attention from the firing by the Indian occupation forces Condemning the deplorable targeting grave human rights situation in the in Baroh Sector of the LoC, 35 year old of innocent civilians by the Indian oc- Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Shakeel Ayubs/o Muhammad Ayuband cupation forces, it was underscored Kashmir (IIOJK). 8 year old Luqman Shakeel s/o Sha- that such senseless acts are in clear Indian side was called upon to respect keel Ayub, residents of Baroh Village, violation of the 2003 Ceasefire Un- the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding, in- sustained serious injuries. derstanding, and are also against all vestigate this and other such incidents The Indian occupation forces along the established humanitarian norms and of deliberate ceasefire violations and LoC and the Working Boundary (WB) professional military conduct. These maintain peace along the LoC and the have been continuously targeting civil- egregious violations of international WB. The Indian side was also urged ian populated areas with artillery fire, law reflect consistent Indian attempts to allow the United Nations Military heavy-caliber mortars and automatic to escalate the situation along the LoC Observer Group in India and Pakistan weapons. This year, India has commit- and are a threat to regional peace and (UNMOGIP) to play its mandated role ted 2340 ceasefire violations to date, security. It was added that by raising as per the United Nations Security resulting in 18 shahadats and serious tensions along the LoC and the WB, Council (UNSC) Resolutions. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]