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IslamabadThursday, August 26, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 President Arif Alvi Talks with Pakistan-Iran lauds Pakistan Army’s Taliban must desire peace services for Pakistan continue in Afghanistan Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-07 Detailed News On Page-08 Briefs Islam provides Free media priority, panacea for says Fawad Zubair Ahmed all problems ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broad- The Prime Minister Imran Khan blames casting Chaudhary rise of sex crimes on the negative Fawad Hus- side of the use of mobile phones sain has said the government firmly be- lieves in the fundamental and PM displeased democratic right of freedom of expression. Extending his felicitation to the newly elect- with police ed office bearers of Islama- bad Union of Journalists, he perforamnce said an independent and vi- brant media is imperative for Abid Raza a strong democracy and pro- motion of democratic norms. LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan The Information Minister while expressing displeasure over delay DUSHANBE: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in a meeting with President of in police respones on Minar-e-Pakistan Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon. – DNA expressed the confidence Bureau Report that the newly elected office incident on Independence Day has di- bearers of the Journalists’ un- LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan on rected the Inspector General of Police ion will fully play their role for Wednesday said it “pained” him to see the (IGP), Punjab to take immediate steps to prevent such incidents. Chf Secretary FM discuses Afghan issue welfare of their community. Minar-e-Pakistan incident in which hundreds of men assaulted a woman on Independence Punjab Jawad Rafique Malik and Inspec- Day, and called it a source of “shame” for tor General of Police Punjab Inam Ghani Massoud the country. “The Minar-e-Pakistan incident, Tuesday called upon Prime Minister Im- with Tajikistan President when I saw it, I was ashamed, it pained me to ran Khan and briefed him about the over- vows ‘no see it. “No one could have imagined such an all law and order situation in the province. President Emomli says he is looking forward to receive surrender’ Continued on Page 06 Continued on Page 06 Prime Minister Imran Khan at SCO Summit in September Khan to Tajikistan was also Agencies News Desk /DNA Qureshi meets touched upon. PARIS: The leader of a President lauds Army’s Officials also paid special resistance DUSHANBE: Foreign attention to certain press- movement to Minister Makhdoom Shah Uzbek counterpart ing items on the interna- the Taliban Mahmood Qureshi called tional and regional agenda, services for Pakistan on President of Tajikistan has vowed News Desk in particular the current to never Emomli Rahmon today in situation in Afghanistan. surrender President meets COAS, discusses regional Dushanbe. The meeting TASHKENT: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Today, one of the major but is open to negotiations developments and matters of national security took place in the Palace of Mahmood Qureshi met with Foreign Minister of Uz- threats to regional security with the new rulers of Af- the Nation. A wide range of bekistan Abdulaziz Kamilov, in Tashkent. Foreign is the current situation in the Chief of Army Staff The president was apprised ghanistan, according to issues related to the devel- Minister Qureshi exchanged views on ways and Afghanistan, which is on ehal iraj (COAS) General Qamar of the army's operational an interview published by N M opment and further expan- means with his Uzbek counterpart to intensify bilat- the brink of a humanitarian Javed Bajwa at the Gener- preparedness and a brief- Paris Match on Wednesday. sion of bilateral cooperation eral relations in all areas. The two Foreign Ministers catastrophe as a result of RAWALPINDI: President al Headquarters (GHQ) in ing on cyber security by the Ahmad Massoud, the son of mutual interest were the agreed that in view of recent frequent high level ex- the withdrawal of coalition Arif Alvi on Wednesday Rawalpindi, a statement Communication and Infor- of legendary Afghan rebel main items on the agenda. changes, bilateral relations have transformed into forces. The dangerous sit- acknowledged the army's from the Inter-Services Pub- mation Technology Branch commander Ahmad Shah Preparations for the upcom- a strategic partnership. It was decided to followup uation that has developed unparalleled contribution lic Relations (ISPR) said. was also given to him, the Massoud, has retreated to ing official visit of the Prime closely the implementation of decisions, taken in this country in recent and sacrifices rendered to- During the meeting, both ISPR said. The ISPR's his native Panjshir valley Minister of the Islamic Re- wards the external and in- leaders discussed regional statement mentioned that north of Kabul along with public of Pakistan Imran Continued on Page 06 Continued on Page 06 ternal security of Pakistan. developments and matters the president commended former vice-president Am- The president's comments of national security, the mil- rullah Saleh. “I would prefer came during a meeting with itary's media wing said. to die than to surrender,” Continued on Page 06 Italian Massoud told French philos- Pakistan, Kazakhstan opher Bernard-Henri Levy envoy calls in his first interview since the Taliban took over Kabul. on Air Chief military exercises start Misbah tests Staff Report The exercise is aimed ISLAMABAD: Ambassa- to develop and bolster positive for dor of Italy Andreas Fer- rarese called on Air Chief coordination between Covid-19 Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the the two armies Air Staff, Pakistan Air Bureau Report Force in his office. Staff Report LAHORE: Former captain The visiting dignitary and head lauded professional- RAWALPINDI: Opening Ceremony of Pa- coach of ism of PAF personnel kistan-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise rescue, compound clearance, heli rappelling the Paki- and exceptional pro- “Dostarym III” held today at National Coun- and Close Quater Battle (CQB) drills & pro- stan cricket gress made by PAF over ter Terrorism Center (NCTC), Pabbi. cedures. The exercise will focus on integrat- team Mis- the years, especially The exercise is aimed to develop and bol- ed synergy, interoperability, quick decision bahul Haq ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Italy Andreas Ferrarese called on through indigenization. ster coordination between the two armies making and swift actions at tactical level. has tested positive for the Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the in counter terrorism domain. Special Forces coronavirus ahead of his Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force. – DNA Continued on Page 06 of both countries will take part in hostage Continued on Page 06 return to Pakistan from Ja- maica, the Pakistan Crick- et Board (PCB) said on Wednesday.In a statement, the PCB said that Misbah, who is asymptomatic, will The Taliban phenomenon; some musings undergo a 10-day quaran- tine in Jamaica before re- OPINION neighboring countries point of view the to the stance it adopted in the case of was here in Islamabad few days ago to win Movement (ETIM) is yet another hard nut turning to Pakistan. situation in Afghanistan is challenging Osama bin Laden. However, it will make Pakistani support in order to get a sizeable to crack for the Chinese. China has recent- Ansar Mahmood Bhatti and from Pakistan and China’s point of it sure that these men do not do anything share in the future Afghan set up. The fol- ly asked the U.S. to tone down frictions, view dangerous as well. Pakistan, as we against Pakistan or any other country lowing events such as start of resistance in re-impose the ban on Xinjiang’s Uygur THE way Taliban know has born the brunt of onslaughts while sitting in Afghanistan. the Panjshir Valley suggest that the North- militant group — in return for cooperation has made gains in of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in During his press conference on August ern Alliance did not get positive signals to stabilise Afghanistan after the Taliban Inside... Afghanistan during the past and when Pakistani armed forc- 24, 2021, the Taliban spokesman Zabi- from Pakistani authorities mainly because seized power in Kabul. ETIM is said to last few weeks has DC holds open court es launched a full-scale operation against hullah Mujhaid declined to comment on Pakistan’s own relations with Taliban are have worked in the past in close cooper- on MCO, public left all and sundry them, they fled to Afghanistan. It is be- a question about the role of Pakistan’s in a state of to be or not to be. ation with TTP so after Taliban takeover complaints nonplused. The fast lieved that around 4,000 TTP men are former President and military dictator Pakistan faces another problem after Chinese fear resurgence of ETIM. – Page 02 evolving situation in still hiding in Afghanistan and after rise of Pervez Musharraf. It was during Pervez emerging Taliban factor in Afghanistan. In the present circumstances Chinese the war-torn coun- Taliban these men are likely to re-surface. Musharraf time that most of the Talib- Various religious factions that have al- are said to have more clout over Talib- ISSI works to promote try, on one hand, speaks volumes for the That is the most worrying factor for Paki- an leadership was captured and either ways been at odds with the state on a an than any other country. Taliban does research, dialogue, fallacy of the allied forces claims to have stan and China. handed over to Americans or poisoned in variety of issues including impositions want China to be partner in country’s provides policy input trained and equipped the Afghan forces development. China in fact happens to – Page 03 on modern lines and on another it tells a be the only country so far getting such Dutch envoy thanks story of Afghan nation’s disliking of alien “Chinese are equally worried about TTP factor for in the past an invitation from the Taliban leader- Pak for evacuating interventions no matter such interven- ship. Beijing therefore is all agog to stranded foreigners tions are made for the ultimate good. So, the TTP people had targeted Chinese nationals and various capitalize on this goodwill and thus – Page 04 one can safely say that history has proved project sites. The East Turkistan Islamic Movement (ETIM) extracting guarantees from the Taliban Afghanistan: once again that no foreign interference against the potential threats. Post-Taliban challenges can conquer the Afghan nation by force. is yet another hard nut to crack for the Chinese” Taliban have announced to form govern- for the region But to reach this conclusion the allied ment once the troops withdrawal pro- – Page 05 forces and especially the Americans had to A catch-22 situation may arise when Pa- Pakistan. I remember the Afghan ambas- of Shariah laws in Pakistan may get an cess completes. Meanwhile, they have undergo colossal losses. Key facts are very kistan asks Taliban to handover these sador in Islamabad Mullah Abdul Salam inspiration from Taliban’s victory and started talks and made some appoint- Stakeholders to play alarming that since 9/11, US squandered people and Taliban refuse. We have seen Zaeef was arrested from the embassy and therefore think about a similar movement ments as well. Smaller groups such as their active role in $6.4 trillion on ‘war on terror’ including in the case of Osama bin Laden that how handed over to the US and later shifted to in Pakistan. But as a matter of fact all Northern Alliance of Abdullah Abdul- sports: Sanjrani $2.2 trillion in Afghanistan alone. It is al- Americans were given a cold shoulder Guantanamo Bay detainment camp. This such movements need to be supported lah, Hizb-e- Islami of Hekmatyar and – Page 06 most $100 billion on 300,000 ‘strong’ Af- response by the Taliban when they de- arrest had invited wrath of the Taliban but by people or groups from abroad in order Hamid Karzai faction are demanding a Putin, Xi agree ghan Army and Air Force which roughly manded handing over of Osama. In fact they could not do anything at that time. for them to succeed. If Taliban is able to bigger share than their actual size. Re- to jointly combat means spending $100 billion every month what transpired in Afghanistan later was During the press conference Zabihullah make sure that the Afghan soil is not used sistance by the Northern Alliance in the Afghanistan ‘threats’ on the Afghan War for the last 20 years. a direct consequence of Taliban’s refusal. said they remember who did what with against any other country, then the local Panjshir valley in fact turns out be an – Page 07 US had 25,000 military casualties in Af- As we have learnt from reports that this them and will sort out with those coun- Pakistani groups may find it difficult to attempt to get a better bargain. Things KOICA provides USD ghanistan including 2,448 deaths, about is a changed Taliban. So if that is the case, tries and individuals at a proper time. fulfill their designs. are likely to remain fluid till the time Tal- 12m for Havelian 250,000 Afghans lost their lives. it may heed to Pakistani demand when it Till writing of this piece, hitherto there Chinese are equally worried about TTP iban finally unfurl their future plans and drinking water project Much has already been spoken and writ- is made and wanted men are handed over. hasn’t been any formal contact between factor for in the past the TTP people had form a government. Only then it can be – Page 08 ten on the subject ever since the Taliban Nevertheless chances of this to happen the Taliban and Pakistani officials at any targeted Chinese nationals and various predicted which way the wind is going to took over control of Afghanistan. From are quite dim as Taliban is likely to stick level. A group of Northern Alliance people project sites. The East Turkistan Islamic blow during the second Taliban rule. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Thursday, August 26, 2021 Plan Briefs reviewed for DC holds open court on Cantonment Construction board polls of two PESHAWAR: Provincial emergency Election Commission (PEC) MCO, public complaints Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shar- towers ifullah Marwat Wednesday visited different districts of approved DC appreciated the performance of Saddar AC Umar Maqbool and said that the province and reviewed implementation should be continued as per the government’s vision for public welfare arrangements for the up- DNA coming cantonment board and regional construction and development elections to be held in seven LAHORE: Punjab Chief matters. He inspected the districts of the province on Minister Sardar Usman Ishfaq Mughal cleanliness and implemen- September 12. Buzdar has approved the tation of anti-corona and During his visit to Nowshera, construction of emergency FAISALABAD: Deputy dengue in the school. Mardan and Abbottabad the towers at Services and Jin- Commissioner Muhammad He also visited the class- PEC was informed that train- nah hospitals to provide lat- Ali spent a busy day in Te- room and talked to the stu- ing of polling staff was un- est facilities to the patients. hsil Saddar and had a de- dents about the curriculum. derway, while district police While chairing a meeting tailed meeting with Tehsil The Deputy Commissioner officer briefed him about the at his office, which was at- officers on revenue matters also inspected Rural Health security arrangements. tended by Provincial Health in the Municipal Committee Center Djikot and 136 G.B District Deputy Commis- Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid, Office. Additional Deputy Health Center and reviewed sioners, District Police secretary Health, CEO Commissioners Fazal Rabi the medical facilities provid- Officers and Returning Of- IDAP and others, the CM di- Cheema, Afifa Shajia, Assis- ed to the patients. ficers and district election rected to take steps for com- tant Commissioner Saddar He checked the attendance commissioners Abbottabad pletion of both the projects Umar Maqbool and other of doctors and paramedic attended the meeting. in minimum time period. officers were also present. staff and checked the san- It was informed that canton- The meeting also dilated Deputy Commissioner said itation situation. He also ment board elections would on the proposal of building that the quality of services checked the availability be held on general seats in a cancer hospital in Taunsa. of the Revenue Department and record of medicines 33 wards of 11 cantonment The CM termed the univer- should be further improved and directed to keep vig- boards of seven districts. sal health coverage program and speedy services should ilance in administrative The Returning Officer said an inventive initiative to pro- be provided to the appli- matters. Deputy Commis- that a systematic logistics vide quality healthcare facil- cants in the field of revenue sioner appreciated the plan, security plan and com- ities for free. The past gov- matters. performance of Saddar munication plan for election ernment neglected far-flung He also took briefing on AC Umar Maqbool and equipment and polling staff areas while the PTI-led gov- the ongoing progress on said that implementation including ballot papers is ernment was providing the public welfare development should be continued as per being finalized in collabora- best medical facilities to the projects. Deputy Commis- the government’s vision for tion with the district admin- people at their doorstep, he sioner held an open Court the concerned officers to sil officers should realize es. Meanwhile, the deputy ed in Djikot while he visit- public welfare and regional istration police and other asserted and directed to ex- at Muncipal Committee and take immediate action and their responsibilities and commissioner also checked ed the Higher Secondary construction and develop- concerned agencies. pedite work on mother and listened the various issues provided relief to the ap- citizens should refrain from the construction quality of School and inspected the ment. AC gave briefing on He directed that in order to child hospitals. of the citizens and urged plicants. He said that teh- frequent visits to their offic- the road being construct- administrative and teaching administrative matters. make the elections transpar- ent and fair in all respects, the instructions of the Elec- POA to clarify tion Commission should be Recompense implemented. its position He further said that polling demanded would be held on Septem- at meeting: for miners ber 12, from 8 am to 4 pm. He appealed to all voters, Secy POA killed in especially women, to go to PESHAWAR: General Sec- their polling stations fear- retary Pakistan Olympic As- Balochistan lessly and exercise their sociation, Khalid Mahmood right to vote in the Canton- PESHAWAR: Hundreds of ment Board elections. Wednesday said that Asso- protestors Wednesday de- ciation has written a letter The PEC had already visited manded arrest of killers and Nowshera, Mardan, Kohat, to Prime Minister Imran payment of compensation Khan seeking suitable time Bannu and DI Khan and re- to bereaved families of two viewed the preparations for for a meeting to clarify the miners killed by unknown performance of Pakistan the elections and finalized assailants in Marwaar Top, hockey players in Tokyo the arrangements. – APP Balochistan province. Olympics. The protestors staged a sit- “We have made a request in at Alpuri Square, district for meeting time to the Imran new Shangla accompanied by Prime Minister in which we RPO of want to clarify our position the coffins of the deceased and certainly the position of miners while the traders Faisalabad the Pakistan Olympic Asso- of Alpuri bazaar expressed ciation regarding the poor solidarity with the victims performance of Pakistan by closing their shops. DNA in recent Olympics held The protesters said that 65 in Tokyo, Japan,” Khalid percent of miners belong- FAISALABAD: The newly Mahmood said, while ad- ing to district Shangla were appointed Regional Police dressing a press conference working in different coal Officer (RPO) Faisalabad here at a local hotel on mines across the country. Imran Mehmood took over Wednesday. They demanded the gov- the charge of his office here “All matters will be cleared ernment to provide appro- on Wednesday. soon and the allegations leve- priate security to miners A smartly turned out con- led against us will also be an- and said that mine owners tingent of police saluted swered,” Khalid added. should be bound to arrange the RPO when he reached Senior Vice President Syed ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi cutting a cake during a ceremony in connection with National Minorities’ Day private security inside the his office. Later, he had an Aqil Shah, Chairman Pa- celebrations, at Aiwan-e-Sadr. – APP mines. – APP introductory meeting with kistan Rowing Federation police officers and directed Rizwanul Haq, President them to redress the griev- Pakistan Handball and FESCO issues ances of people on top pri- Secretary General Asian Tehsil Council team demolishes ority basis. Handball Federation Mu- He said the first and fore- hammad Shafiq, Chairman notice to MD most duty of police officials Pakistan Handball and Vice illegal housing structures was to provide protection President POA Abid Qadri to the life and property of of Pakistan Archery Fed- WASA for payment masses. In this connection, eration Secretary General In this connection different The occupation mafia had set up illegal constructions on all police officers and offi- and Associate Secretary of Bureau Report offices of Water and Sanita- govt lands and built a housing society which was demolished cials should perform their Pakistan Olympic Associa- tion Agency including GM duties honestly, dedicatedly tion Zulfiqar Butt were also FASIALABAD: Faisalabad Abad are liable to pay the and diligently. present during the press Electric Supply Company Rs.80.4 million, Deputy Di- Bureau Report He also directed the po- conference. (FESCO) has issued final rector Construction WASA lice officers to chalk out a He said “POA is fulfilling its notice to Managing Direc- Pump No.3 is defaulter of FAISALABAD: The team comprehensive strategy to responsibilities well. “Our tor (MD) Water and Sani- Rs.75.4 million, Assistant of Tehsil Council Saddar weed out crimes from their job is to ensure the participa- tation Agency (WASA) for Director Water and San- demolished illegal housing respective areas and in this tion of the players in interna- payment of the 80 million itation Agency pumping society structures in Chak connection, no lethargy, tional competitions and also dues till 30 August 2021. station No.27 is Rs.2.4 mil- 31 J.B Aminpur Bangla. negligence and delinquency to organize all the interna- In case of nonpayment of lion, Deputy Director Con- Deputy Tehsil Officer Reg- would be tolerated at all. tional events,” he added. defaulting amount till due struction No.3 is Rs.0.7 ulation / Enforcement Of- Later, the RPO laid a floral “The government’s job is date, electricity connec- million, SDO Public Health ficer Tehsil Council Saddar wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhda. to provide facilities and tions of Water and Sanita- Disposal is Rs.0.6 million, Azmat Firdous supervised Meanwhile police and dis- coaching to the players ac- tion Agency would be dis- Assistant Director Water the operation. trict administration rushed cording to its resources, he connected. and Sanitation Agency Gul- Informed that the occu- to the spot and dispersed informed. The government On the directive of the Chief berg is Rs.0.6 million, Dep- pation mafia had set up the protestors peacefully should take steps to solve Executive Officer (CEO) uty Director FDA Dildar illegal constructions on gov- after holding negotiations. the economic problems of Faisalabad Electric Supply colony is Rs.0.3 million, ernment lands and built a the players,” he said. Company Engr. Bashir SDO Public Health Faisal- housing society which was In response to a question, Ahmed special campaign for abad Rs.0.2 million, Assis- demolished with heavy ma- Abbottabad he said, “it is very difficult to recovery from the govern- tant Director WASA Rs.0.1 chinery. She said that those CB elections bring medals in Olympic com- mental departments is at full million while Assistant occupying government petitions till there is no longer pace and final notices are be- Director Water and Sanita- lands would be dealt with preparations a duration training camp, ing served to the defaulting tion Agency is defaulter of severely and no one would good coaching, best facilities departments. Rs.61 thousand. be allowed to occupy them. in full swing and big budget.” – APP Eight women DNA SC bench not authorised to hear journalists’ case ABBOTTABAD: Prepara- appointed tions for holding the local bodies election for the three as members “Appointment of a government servant as a registrar amounts to obstructing Cantonments boards (CB) DRC: DPO of district Abbottabad was the promotions of judicial officers,” Justice Isa opined in full swing where all major newly constituted bench is not never issued the proposed ‘Cause storage. “By penning down a note a split in the judiciary. He alleged political parties have nomi- DNA DNA empowered to hear the case. And List’. Appointing a government against my bench, the registrar that he was subjected to criticism nated their candidates for if the five-member bench goes servant as a registrar Supreme not only wanted to ‘protect’ the because he was performing his du- the elections to be held on September 12. PESHAWAR: District Police ISLAMABAD: The Supreme ahead with the hearing of the Court is against the constitution,” interests of the government but ties diligently and honestly. According to the Provincial Officer (DPO) Nowshera Court of Pakistan judge Justice case, it will be the violation of the he wrote. he also his friends and acquaint- It is further written in the letter Election Commission, can- Iqbal Khan Wednesday said Qazi Faez Isa has objected to the constitution,” reads the letter. “Appointment of a government ances,” Justice Isa alleged. that Justice Maqbool Baqir and I that for the first time eight apex court bench constituted to tonment boards, the Local Justice Isa wrote that in the past, servant as a registrar amounts to He reminded that a nine-member were separated from the bench Government election 2021 women were appointed as determine the jurisdiction of suo former CJP Justice Saqib Nisar had obstructing the promotions of ju- bench of the Supreme Court had formed to hear prime minister’s would be held on Septem- members of Dispute Reso- moto notice. removed one of the judges from his dicial officers,” Justice Isa opined. already given the verdict in the development funds case. “The de- ber 12 where Abbottabad lution Council (DRC) to re- In a letter written to Chief Jus- bench during the hearing of a case The SC judge wrote it was unfor- suo moto notice case. “The bench cision in the case, which was given solve women related issues. Cantonment Board (ACB) tice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice and formed a new bench instead. tunate that while other officers has made it clear that Article 184 in haste, was unconstitutional so has the largest 10 wards in In a statement issued here Gulzar Ahmad, Justice Isa has “Later, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah who worked at the apex court on (3) has extraordinary jurisdiction. much so that the CJP had to leave DPO said that on the direc- KP while Havelian Canton- complained that the two-member issued a new order,” he added. deputation had left, one was al- Hence the newly formed five-mem- the bench,” the SC judge wrote. ment Board (HCB) has two tives of IGP Moazzam Jah bench formed to hear the case of The SC judge wrote that the apex lowed to work as a registrar. “He ber bench cannot overturn the And despite the fact that I was not Ansari the women members wards and Kalabagh Canton- harassment of journalists was not court had not yet pondered over is the same person who had earli- verdict given by the nine-member allowed to give my opinion in the ment Board (KCB) one. were included in DRC team informed prior to the formation of the former CJP’s conduct. “Some er served at the Prime Minister’s bench,” he argued. case, I still maintain cordial rela- to resolve women related After allotment of tickets to a five-member bench. CJPs have a desire that they have office. It appears that the SC has The letter further reads that once tions with my fellow judges, Jus- the candidates for all three issues on priority basis as “There is no mention in the con- ‘unbridled’ powers, and that none hired his services for free.” a suo moto notice was taken of a tice Isa said, and while referring maximum incidents of kill- cantonments of district stitution of a power of the apex could dare say a word against He went on to say that another WhatsApp message received from to him, added, “Who can deny the Abbottabad by Pakistan ing were either related to court to start monitoring its own them,” he alleged. reason for appointing a govern- an unknown number. “That cost fact that one of the SC judges is women or involve the wom- Tehreek-e-Insaaf, Pakistan bench matters,” he wrote, adding He was of the view that CJPs did ment official as apex court reg- the national exchequer the loss of being persecuted?” Muslim League-Nawaz, Ja- en as victims. in case such thing happens the not have the authority to decide istrar was to make sure that the Rs100 billion.” Towards the end, Justice Qazi mait-e-Islami and other polit- He said the newly included entire edifice of justice will come which bench would take up which cases of government’s liking were Justice Isa further wrote that Faez Isa appealed to the CJP to ical parties’ candidates have eight women would take crashing down. case. “When I was the chief justice fixed for hearing early, and those Supreme Court Bar Association upload a copy of the letter on the started their door-to-door oath on August 26. “Truth of the matter is that the of Balochistan High Court, I had it disliked could be put in cold President had once said there was Supreme Court’s website. campaign. 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEThursday, August 26, 2021 SERVICES 1 held on charge of ISSI works to promote research, molestation dialogue, provides policy input DNA RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi police Wednesday arrested DG ISSI deliberated on key foreign policy trends influencing Pakistani foreign policy an accused allegedly in- volved in molestation of a such as US-China competition, an aggressive India under Modi, navigating Saudi-Iran 15-year old girl. According to Namaz Timings the police spokesman, Rat- tensions, projecting Kashmir dispute, and managing changes in Afghanistan taAmral police through sci- Fajr...... 04:09 am entific methods traced and Zohr...... 12:10 pm arrested the accused Sohail. Zubair Ahmad He said police had regis- Asr...... 04:50 pm tered a case against him on Maghrib...... 06:42 pm ISLAMABAD: China Paki- the complaint of the victim’s Isha...... 08:10 pm stan Study Centre (CPSC) mother while the victim’s at the Institute of Stra- family was a tenant in the tegic Studies Islamabad accused house. Meanwhile, hosted Youth Delegation City Police Officer Muham- from South Asian Strategic mad Ahsan Younas appre- Stability Institute (SASSI), ciated the performance of on August 25, 2021. The the officials adding violence SASSI delegation was led against women and children by Dr. Maria Sultan, Direc- and objectives; work of five on the institutional linkages and regional outlook. He di-Iran tensions, projecting delegates raised pertinent would not be tolerated. Hotels & tor General SASSI. Centers of Excellence; and of ISSI with national and in- deliberated on key foreign Kashmir dispute, managing questions about Pakistan’s He directed the officials to Dr. Talat Shabbir, Director activities of the Institute. ternational think-tanks. policy trends influencing changes in Afghanistan, and foreign policy, regional produce Sohail in the court Restaurants CPSC, welcome the delega- He noted that “ISSI works Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Pakistani foreign policy responding to emerging and global issues. of law with sufficient evi- tion and gave a briefing on to promote research, dia- Chaudhry Director Gener- such as US-China compe- non-traditional issues. In the end, Dr. Maria Sul- dence so that he could be Serena Hotel.....111 133 133 the functioning of the Insti- logue and provides policy al ISSI delivered a talk on tition, an aggressive India This was followed by an tan, DG-SASSI delivered a brought to justice. Marriott...... 051- 2826121 tute. He highlighted aims input.” He also shed light Pakistan’s foreign policy under Modi, navigating Sau- interactive session, where vote of thanks. Monal...... 0334-5421812 ICT admin Sherry slams PTI Govt for Tree COMSTECH course bans entry of plantation on basic plant tissue shady heavy campaign transport hiking medicine prices launched Airlines Pakistan (DRAP) hiked the prices of 253 culture techniques Staff Report Turkish Airlines...... 8494949 life-saving drugs by a massive 25%-35%,” the at PAC Senator added. ISLAMABAD: Islamabad “It is DRAP's job to make sure that phar- Staff Report Capital Territory (ICT) ad- maceutical companies do not hike medicine ministration on Wednesday prices without any scrutiny. It is alarming RAWALPINDI: Punjab Arts banned the entry of unau- that there is no price regulating mechanism Council (PAC) in collabora- Shaheen Hanif thorized Heavy transport for medicines under this PTI government. tion with the National Hor- ISLAMABAD: COMSTECH in collaboration with Interna- in the federal capital due to ticulture Society of Pakistan If this is not incompetence, then what is?”, tional Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences and security reasons and traffic launched a tree-plantation Emergency added the Senator. Pakistan Biotechnology Information Center Karachi or- problems, causing loss to drive and planted saplings Rescue (Police)...... 15 Commenting on the back-to-back hike in ganized online certificate course on “Basic plant tissue precious lives and damage to medicine prices under the PTI government, of various types at PAC lawn culture techniques”, on Wednesday. property. Notification issued Bomb Disposal...... 15 the Senator added, “in June – 2020, the here on Wednesday. The course was designed to address the interest of sci- by Deputy Commissioner Fire Services Rawalpindi/ federal government had amended the Drug Chairman National Horti- Islamabad said “all heavy entists and research scholars working in various fields of Islamabad...... 1122 & 16 Pricing Policy 2018, allowing pharmaceutical culture Society of Pakistan transport including trucks, Iftikhar Awan while speak- plant biotechnology, genetics, and molecular biology. Emergency Ambulance..1122 companies to increase prices of medicines dumpers, tankers, and pick- Shujaat Hamza up to 10% without any scrutiny. Similarly, the ing on the occasion said The course comprised on lectures and hands on train- ups shall enter the ICT, after & Rescue Services.4451122 PTI government allowed the pharmaceutical that the present govern- ing sessions covering overview of plant tissue culture due permission and endorse- Motorway Police....9266044 ISLAMABAD: PPP Parliamentary Leader companies to increase the prices of 45,000 ment was well aware of the and its applications, equipment and media used, explant ment from 11:00 PM to Motorway Police..9270601-20 in the Senate, Senator Sherry Rehman has medicines by up to 15% in 2019. Overall, the dangerous consequences of selection, sterilization, initiation, multiplication, shooting 07:00 AM only”. global warming and there- and rooting. Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Coordinator Women Police Stations grilled the PTI government for once again prices of at least 463 hardship medicines The heavy vehicles will not increasing the price of life-saving medi- were increased by a whopping 200% – the fore emphasis was being General, COMSTECH welcomed the participants of the use Srinagar Highway and Islamabad...... 9222596 cines. “Instead of providing relief in times highest increase in the last 40 years.” laid on tree plantation. course and highlighted the importance of plant tissue cul- they use IJP road, Murree Rawalpindi...... 9270601-20 of extreme inflation and high unemploy- Vice President PPPP, Senator Sherry Reh- Director Arts Council Waqar ture techniques and its contribution to economic develop- road and Expressway. Oil ment, the PTI government has hiked the man concluded by saying, “globally, govern- Ahmed said that planting ment of Muslim world. tankers shall use IJP road via prices of essential medicine by a whopping ments are focused on improving healthcare trees was a charity and Dr. PejmanAzadi, Deputy Director General for Technolo- Faizabad and thereafter they 150%. This is the 10th increase in medicine systems, but the PTI government has clear- trees were a guarantee of gy, Agricultural Biotechnology Research Institute of Iran, shall proceed to their respec- prices since 2018.” “While other countries ly bowed down to pharmaceutical compa- mental and physical health Dr. Muhammad Yusuf Zafar, Former Chairman, Pakistan tive points via 9th Avenue, are making lifesaving drugs for free, the PTI nies while the poor and vulnerable suffer. for future generations. Agricultural Research Council, and Dr. Muhammad Us- Jinnah Avenue and Margalla government is busy playing politics during Record breaking inflation, hikes in electrici- The event was attended by man, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, conducted Road. Traffic police must Enquiry a national health crisis. Let’s not forget, ty/gas tariffs, and now another hike in medi- a large number of people this course online. The course was attended by 120 scien- ensure strict compliance by last year the Drug Regulatory Authority of cine prices. The PPP rejects this move.” from various walks of life tists and students online from OIC member states. verifying the documents. Edhi Ambulance...... 115 All vehicles carrying con- PIA Flight Info...... 114 struction material shall PIA Cargo...... 9280979 Minister enter Islamabad Chowk via IJP Road and thereafter Railway Inquiry...... 117 greets new they shall proceed to their Railway Exchange9270831-5 office bearers respective points via 9th WASA Rawalpindi..5555489 Avenue, Jinnah Avenue and CAA...... 9281092 of RIUJ Margalla Road. It must be ensured that ve- News Desk hicles carrying construction material should be allowed ISLAMABAD: Minister after scrutiny and record for Information and Broad- casting Minister Chaudhry should be maintained i.e Fawad Hussain on Wednes- Name of Driver, CNIC, Regis- day congratulated newly tration number, model/make, elected office bearers of details of goods, start and Rawalpindi Islamabad Un- destination points and per- Hospitals ion of Journalists (RIUJ). In mission letter by Secretary ITA with due endorsements CMH...... 5611111 a statement, the minister said that election of newly in the Offices of Secretary MH...... 561116 elected office bearers of ITA, SSP Operations Islam- Cantt Hospital...9270907-11 RIUJ was manifestation of abad or SSP Security Islam- abad as the case may be and DHQ...... 5556311-4 the trust of media commu- nity in their leadership. The SSP Traffic Islamabad. RGH...... 9290301-7 minister reiterated that the Holy Family...... 9290322-7 government fully believed PHA directed PIMS...... 9261170-79 in freedom of expression. Polyclinic...... 9218300-09 He said that independent, to make free and active media was Shifa International.4603666 prerequisite strengthening proper security democracy and promoting democratic values. He ex- arrangements pressed the hope that new- RAWALPINDI: The author- ly elected office bearers ities concerned of all the of RIUJ would play their Parks and Horticulture Au- role for welfare of journal- thorities (PHAs) of Punjab ists’ community. President have been directed to make Departments Shakeel Ahmed, Secretary proper security arrange- General Siddique Anzar, ments at parks to ensure CDA...... 9221334-43 Finance Secretary Ayaz safety of the citizens. Ad- CDA...... 9208301-04 Akbar Yousufzai, Joint Sec- visor to Chief Minister Met Office...... 9250360-6 retary Umar Jatt and other ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Ahmed Immediate past President Islamabad Chamber and Malik Sohail Hussain Punjab and Chairman Parks office bearers were greeted and Horticulture Authori- RDA...... 5555864 by the minister. Secretary General United Business Group called on Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq Chairman FBR and congratulated him on assuming the Charge of Chairman FBR. – DNA ty (PHA) Rawalpindi Asif TMA...... 5770886 Mehmood, on Wednesday Cantonment Board 9270151-3 chaired a joint meeting of all PHAs of Punjab and directed the authorities concerned to ICCI, NUTECH ink MoU for academia-industry linkages provide all possible facilities to the citizens in the parks. The NUTECH with the support of ICCI will produce a highly capable and efficient industrial workforce by Chairmen and Director Gen- erals of all PHAs attended providing them international quality skills education and indigenously developed competency based training the meeting. The Advisor substitutions, value-addition of products tional quality skills education and indigenous- scrutiny of NUTECH industry projects and was briefed in detail on the Complaints Khayam Abbasi and exports enhancement. ly developed competency based training that apprenticeship programs etc. They will work ongoing projects across the Both institutions will establish long-term and would help in enhancing industrial efficiency jointly to identify the required technical, voca- province and their completion Water Tanker Service ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of sustainable partnerships to find innovative and productivity. ICCI and NUTECH will also tional skills and competency standards for the time frame. He instructed the E-7, F-10 & F-11...... 9204654 Commerce & Industry (ICCI) has signed and cost effective solutions to industrial prob- create different collaborative forums besides local industry, locate industrial processes and authorities to install CCTV G-5, G-6, G-7, G-8....9203883 a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) lems. The NUTECH with the support of ICCI creating joint working groups to work on systems that need technology and skills up- cameras particularly in all ma- G-9, G-10, G-11, G-12, with National University of Technology will produce a highly capable and efficient in- various initiatives including periodic review gradation, identify research & development jor parks of the province, be- (NUTECH), Islamabad to promote academ- dustrial workforce by providing them interna- of curriculum and industrial research works, projects for NUTECH for value addition of sides repairing all faulty cam- H-8...... 9266316 ia-industry linkages and produce demand-driv- industrial products. eras at the earliest to ensure Wapda Islamabad....9217579 en graduates for the industry. Sardar Yasir Speaking at the occasion, Sardar Yasir Il- security of the visitors. Wapda Rawalpindi 111-309-309 Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of yas Khan, President ICCI said that the ad- The meeting also decided to Commerce & Industry and Dr. Syed Adnan vanced countries have achieved phenome- hire services of the security Qasim, Registrar, National University of Tech- nal economic growth by promoting strong companies for the parks. The Islamabad nology signed the MoU in a ceremony held academia-industry linkages and there is a Advisor instructed the author- Metropolitan at NUTECH, Islamabad. Fatma Azim, Sen- great need to replicate this model in Paki- ities to set up central control ior Vice President ICCI, Mian Akram Farid, stan for promoting speedy industrialization. room to monitor security ar- Corporation...... 9209224 Chairman ICCI Founder Group, Engr. Khalid He said that linkages between universities rangements of the parks. It was Potohar Town...... 9209224 Asghar, Rector, NUTECH and others were and industries in Pakistan can play an im- also decided at the meeting present at the occasion. portant role in finding optimum solutions that appropriate arrangements Rawal Town...... 5773343 By signing MoU, ICCI and NUTECH have of industrial problems and making progress would be made for the training agreed to work jointly for promoting ap- towards sustainable economic growth of the of the guards so that the se- Wasa Water Tank plied research in academia and indigenous country. He hoped that the MoU inked be- curity of the citizens could be industrial knowledge, new technologies tween ICCI and NUTECH is a right move in ensured. The meeting decided Rawalpindi.....0331-5022125 &innovations in industries in order to help that direction and would go a long way in de- to allocate all the community the industrial sector in producing imports veloping academia-industry collaborations. parks only for families. – APP IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Thursday, August 26, 2021 Emirates Briefs relaxes Rapid Dutch envoy thanks Pak for PCR test rule Contaminated ISLAMABAD: Emirates Air- water issue lines has relaxed rules for evacuating stranded foreigners Rapid PCR test for travel- prevails in lers to Dubai from Pakistan In a meeting with Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Information and five other nations. Pakistan Now all the passengers hold- and Broadcasting Raoof Hasan, the envoy also appreciated Pakistan’s role as a ing valid UAE residence visa DNA can take Rapid PCR test six facilitator during the Afghanistan crisis hours before their depar- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ture. Earlier all passengers Council of Research of Wa- DNA were required to take Rapid ter Resources (PCRWR) PCR test 4 hours prior to their departure. found 20 out of 29 sources ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Netherlands to “All passengers with a valid of potable water with regard Pakistan Wouter Plomp on Wednesday extended UAE residence visa are al- to toxicity levels as unsafe gratitude to the Pakistani authorities for their lowed to travel to and through for use in Pakistan. cooperation and support in evacuating stranded Dubai from Pakistan, India, The people are drinking foreign nationals from Kabul. Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and water immersed with high In a meeting with Special Assistant to the Prime Uganda must conduct Rapid levels of iron, arsenic, fluo- Minister (SAPM) on Information and Broadcast- PCR test within 6 hours prior ride and even brain-eating ing Raoof Hasan, the envoy also appreciated Paki- to departure,” said a state- amoeba, said an official stan’s role as a facilitator during the Afghanistan ment on Emirates Airlines working at PCRWR here on crisis. The meeting was also attended by First website. Wednesday. Secretary Political Affairs and Defence Attache of “Rapid antigen test will not He said a numner of times Embassy of the Netherlands and representative be accepted,” the statement the issue of water contam- of the ministry’s External Publicity Wing, said a cautioned passengers. ination has been discussed news release. “Apart from Rapid PCR test during proceedings of the Matters relating to regional developments, spe- passengers must have a Parliament; now there is a cifically the evolving situation in Afghanistan, valid COVID-19 test certifi- dire need that all authorities were discussed during the meeting. cate issued within 48 hours including federal and pro- SAPM Raoof Hasan apprised the Ambassador between the time of sample vincial governments should about Pakistan’s position on the current develop- collection and scheduled embark upon a purification ments in Afghanistan. flight departure,” the state- drive. A report released by The Defence Attache Netherlands informed the ment said further. the Pakistan Medical Associ- SAPM that they have received excellent cooper- “Only COVID 19 PCR test ation (PMA) earlier this year ation from the Pakistan government and authori- ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Netherlands to Pakistan His Excellency Wouter Plomp called on the Special reports from certified labs revealed that the country’s in- ties (in evacuation of its nationals). Assistance to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Raoof Hasan. – DNA dustrial waste, poor sewerage that issue a QR code linked system, agricultural run-off to the original report will be and unplanned urbanisation accepted.” are all primary causes of the 30,734 Covid “Dubai visa holders must contamination of drinking apply for pre entry approval water, and this polluted wa- through General Directo- ter was being consumed all patients recovered rate of Residency and For- across the country. eigners Affairs (GDRFA).” It is no surprise then that Passengers must complete our water supply has be- in district a COVID 19 PCR test on ar- come a thriving environ- rival in Dubai. ment for dangerous bac- “Presently 213 confirmed UAE Nationals are exempt- teria and viruses like the patients were admitted to ed from the above require- brain-eating amoeba that ments but subject to COVID killed six people this month various city facilities 19 PCR test on arrival in alone. Considering how Dubai. – APP this further aids the trans- RAWALPINDI: Around two each from Kalar Syeda mission of polio, hepatitis, 30,734 COVID-19 patients and Kotli Sattian, while one influenza and even coronavi- have been recovered so far each reported from Abbot- Police held 4 ruses, alarm bells should be in the district out of which tabad, AJK, KP, Bhakkar ringing and the authorities 28, 218 belonged to Rawal- and Chakwal. for possessing should be scrambling for pindi and 2516 from other “Presently 213 confirmed illegal finding viable and immedi- districts. patients were admitted to ate solutions. As per the latest data re- various city facilities, count- weapons leased by the District Health ing 45 in Holy Family Hos- Authority here Wednesday, pital,31 in Benazir Bhutto RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Pharmacies as many as 1417 people Hospital,91 in Institute of Police in their crackdown had lost their battle to life Urology,38 in Fauji Founda- against illegal weapons sealed for so far in the district while tion Hospital,4 in District rounded up four persons 190 more cases were test- Headquarter Hospital,2 in from different areas and selling drugs ed positive during the last Hearts international hos- recovered four 30 bore pis- illegally 24 hours including 45 from pital and one each in two tols, ammunition and other Rawal Town, 42 from Poto- in Akhtar Rukhsana Me- items from their posses- RAWALPINDI: The District har town, 43 from Rawal- morial trust and Bilal hos- sion, said a police spokes- Health Authority has sealed pindi Cantt, 28 from Gujar pital while one patient lost man on Wednesday. and challaned pharmacies Khan, 13 from Kahutta, four his life during the last 24 He informed that West- for selling unregistered ISLAMABAD: MD Pakistan Bait-Ul-Mal, Malik Zaheer Abbas and Turkey’s ambassador Ihsan from Murree, three each hours,” the health authority ridge, Mandra, Rawat and and expired medicines in Mustafa Yurdakul having lunch with the beneficiaries in Panahagah at G-9/4. – DNA from Taxila and Islamabad, report said. – APP Kalar Syedan police held various areas of the district Allah Wasia, Bilal Nazir, here on Wednesday. Adeel Ullah and Husnain According to details, the ‘Youm-e- Ali and recovered four 30 district drug controller bore pistols, ammunition team headed by Dr Naveed Haya to be Hybrid event of MoFA, Swiss and other items from their Anwar conducted surprise possession. raids on medical stores in observed Separate cases have been the city and sealed One Ten registered against all the pharmacy for selling unreg- on Friday’ embassy on agriculture held accused while further inves- istered therapeutic goods. tigation was underway. The team also seized huge ISLAMABAD: Youm-e-Haya He said that the police quantity of empty bottles, (Chastity Day) would be ob- Zubair Ahmad were conducting operations caps and repacking of med- served across the country against criminals on regular icines on the spot while the on upcoming Friday to edu- ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of For- basis without any discrimi- dealer failed to provide Form- cate men and women about eign Affairs, in collaboration with the nation. – APP 7 essential for selling drugs. their socio-religious obliga- Embassy of Switzerland on Wednes- Meanwhile, during anoth- tions towards each other, day held a hybrid event on agricultural er raid, the drug inspector Special Representative to technologies-related innovation for PAC examines Misbah Noreen sealed the the Prime Minister Hafiz sustainable agriculture. Medipak distribution for not Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi The event brought together, physical- audit report having a Drug sales license said Wednesday. ly and virtually, nearly 100 science and and was selling medicines Addressing a news con- technology-related stakeholders from of LNG, without a warranty. ference, he said in Friday Pakistan and Switzerland. RLNG The drug controller team sermons the prayer leaders It also featured an exhibition of start- also challaned Be Well Phar- would educate people about ups related to agri-bio and agri-tech in ISLAMABAD: Public Ac- macy for not having a valid the consequences of harass- Pakistan, showcasing a diverse range counts Committee (PAC) record. ment and other inappropri- of products and services. on Wednesday examined The authority sent the cases ate acts in the light of the In his address, the Federal Minister the audit report for the year for further proceedings to teachings of Islamic Sharia. for National Food Security and Re- 2020-21 of Liquefied Natu- District Quality Magistrate He called for speedy trial search, Syed Fakhar Imam, welcomed ral Gas (LNG) and Re-gasi- for violating Drug Act 1976 and punishment in public the interface between local innovation fied LNG, Ministry of Petro- and DRAP Act, 2012. – APP of those who indulged in stakeholders and potential interna- leum Division. heinous crimes and im- tional partners. He emphasised the cluding those related to food security ty is an important element for Swiss and SUPARCO. Representation from The committee met here at moral activities. Obscenity need to incorporate recent innova- and climate change. companies and one of their prioritized the Swiss side included experts from Parliament House with mem- Quiz Contest and nudity were complete- tions such as precision agriculture to He added that Pakistan and Switzer- agenda for international partnerships. Swiss Federal Office for Agriculture, ber national assembly Rana ly prohibited in Islam. increase the productivity of the agri- land’s friendly relations will be fur- The event included technical talks, Geneva Science Diplomacy Anticipa- Tanveer Hussain, in chair. held at AIOU Ashrafi stressed the need cultural value chain. ther strengthened through science institutional offerings and a panel dis- tor, Swiss Research Institute of Organ- Members of committee, of taking immediate steps In this context, he also lauded the ISLAMABAD: A quiz compe- diplomacy related engagements that cussion focused on the agriculture and ic Agriculture, along with some major Members National Aaaem- to eradicate obscenity and efforts of the local start-ups that are can create scientific linkages and green technological related landscape Swiss start-ups working in the clean blies (MBAs) including Riaz tition was organized by the nudity, besides awarding transforming the agricultural sector Directorate of Student Advi- technological collaboration between in both countries, as well as potential technology sector. Fatyana, Raja Riaz Ahmad, exemplary punishments and affiliated industries in the country the two countries. areas of collaboration. The event was held under the Minis- Muhammad Ibrahim Khan, sory and Counseling Services to keep check on heinous with the full support of the Govern- at Allama Iqbal Open Univer- The Swiss Chargé d’Affaires echoed The participants from Pakistan in- try of Foreign Affairs’ Science Diplo- Munaza Hassan, Khawaja Mu- crimes. ment of Pakistan. similar sentiments and underscored cluded representatives from Special macy Initiative, one key objective of hammad Asif, Sheikh Rohale sity (AIOU) on the theme of Referring to recent inci- The Director General (United Na- ‘Tehreek-e-Pakistan’ among the necessity of scientific cooperation Technology Zones Authority, Higher which is to provide local S&T stake- Asghar, Hina Rabbani Khar, dents of child abuse in a tions/Science Diplomacy) highlighted to help tackle the multifaceted issues Education Commission, National Sci- holders a platform to showcase their Shahida Akhtar Ali, Iqbal the children of AIOU’s em- seminary of Rawalpindi, he the role of technology in attaining the ployees. of climate change and food security. ence and Technology Park, National innovations for pursuing international Muhammad Ali Khan, Malik said. – APP Sustainable Development Goals, in- The children participated He also highlighted that sustainabili- University of Science and Technology, partnerships. Muhammad Aamir Dogar enthusiastically and showed and Senator Mushahid Hus- their full potential by proving sain Sayed also attended the that the new generation is meeting. aware of the independence 13 new Ehsaas Senator Sherry Rehman also movement and the sacrifices attended the meeting via vid- made by the founders of Pa- eo conference. kistan. Rana Tariq, Director Panagahs Secretary Petroleum Division of Student Affairs, the host of briefed the committee about the event, said that purpose the background of LNG/ of the quiz competition was to opening soon RLNG market, Global spot of LNG market, gas supply create awareness among the ISLAMABAD: “Thirteen new districts of Balochistan. children about Tehreek-e-Pa- to economy and LNG market Ehsaas model Panagahs will Special Assistant to the Prime value chain and challenges. kistan and to arouse the pas- be established in Punjab, Khy- Minister on Poverty Allevi- sion for patriotism. He informed the committee ber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh and ation and Social Protection, that LNG was being imported He said that such competi- Balochistan to provide shelter Senator, Dr. Sania Nishtar tions are necessary to high- by two entities Pakistan State to the destitute and helpless chaired the meeting on Prime Oil (PSO) and PLL, adding light the mental capabilities people”. Minister’s special directives. that PSO imports an average of the young generation. This was revealed by the In line with PM’s instruc- of six cargoes per month. Other speakers said that our newly formed Panagah Advi- tions, a sixteen-member He added that challenges of forefathers have sacrificed sory Council during its first Advisory Council of Ehsaas Pakistan’s LNG market in- a lot for the achievement of meeting held Wednesday at Panagahs has recently been cluded relationship between Pakistan and it is the young Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) formed under the umbrella of Petroleum and Power Divi- generation now who has to Headquarters. Ehsaas. sions which is not on Take-or- take care of this motherland, The new Panagahs to be The Advisory Council has Pay basis, adding that Annual everyone should consider established included three been assigned the mandate to Delivery Plan was based on it as their home and pro- in Rawalpindi, Lahore and provide valuable oversight on assumption of stakeholders tect it.The speakers further Gujranwala districts of Pun- policy and strategic direction, but fluctuates continuously. urged the new generation jab; four in Peshawar, Kohat, institutionalization of audit The ministry official said trad- to free themselves from this Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan and accountability systems, ing in LNG futures required modern style of slavery and districts of KP; three in Kara- improving the quality of de- financial guarantees which focus on education to play a chi, Hyderabad and Sukkur livery, scalability, and sustain- Pakistan State Oil (PSO) and role in the development of districts of Sindh; and three in ability of Ehsaas model Pana- PLL were not able to provide, the country. – APP ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad launching Tree Plantation Drive at Mal Pur in collaboration with “Save the Children”. – APP Washuk, Noshki and Kharan gahs. – APP (Circular Debt issues). – APP Thursday, August 26, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily G7 and Taliban Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Birth registration Deputy Editor: Abid Raza T speaks volumes about the world that a US president was N a meeting with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, more worried about the Taliban looking weak than about Member APNS / ABC Certified Dr Yasmin Rashid highlighted the objective of the gov- I his western allies. Britain, France and Germany asked Vol: 02 Issue: 95 I ernment to improve immunisation coverage for children Joe Biden to continue evacuating civilians from Kabul past his through a more proactive birth registration process. For now, self-imposed deadline of 31 August. But the US rejected these Email: [email protected] Punjab is the target province of the change in policy but soon, requests. Mr Biden wanted to end the chaotic TV scenes from Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 other provinces must follow suit. Pakistan is home to over 60 Afghanistan that hurt his domestic poll ratings. But he also Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad million nameless children who go about their lives without ex- accepted that Kabul’s new rulers could not afford to look weak isting within the official records. They do not possess a NAD- in front of their rival Isis, which is looking for an opportunity RA-issued birth certificate, a Form B and are neither listed on to embarrass its Taliban peer. the Family Registration Certificate. Theoretically, their right to The west’s airlift will therefore be over by next Tuesday. It is being, citizenship and identity is absent. the Afghan people who will pay the highest price for the west’s defeated ambitions for their country. They now face living un - Not only is this a problem in and of itself but, the ramifica- der Taliban rule for a second time. There is no guarantee that tions are such that it becomes incredibly hard to create a a grinding civil war is over. Afghanistan faces a series of crises mechanism through which their vaccination status, schooling that would tax the most able technocrats. Yet at the country’s and traceability can be monitored. One result of all this is the helm is the world’s most obscurantist leadership. Covid has a fact that various health problems continue to persist in the long way to run in Afghanistan, but only 2% of the population country and amongst children, despite the fact that the anti- has been vaccinated. The Taliban have no experience of leg - dote is easily available. From infancy to the age of 15, children islating within a sophisticated political and legal framework, are supposed to be immunised against diseases like Hepatitis especially one of the kind modelled on western democracies. A and B, Polio, Rotavirus, Influenza, chicken pox, measles, When they last ran the country, a cash economy did not exist. malaria, smallpox, HPV and more. Improper coverage as a The west’s economic model for Afghanistan was, at best, a work result of a lack of registration entails that they become more in progress. The country has become dependent on international vulnerable to transmission and often develop life-threatening assistance, while poverty rates have increased from a third of the ailments. The only solution is for the government to step in population to more than a half. Unless something extraordinary happens, foreign aid will dry up, leaving the Taliban not only una- instead of tolerating the uncertainty and stress that comes ble to pay for government salaries but also without the resources from a lack of action on the part of parents. to cover Afghanistan’s import bill. Through establishing direct links with public and private Afghanistan’s complexity – its patchwork of ethnicities, traditions hospitals, midwives—particularly from the Lady Health and minimal governance – makes it hard to understand. The G7 Workers programme—and NADRA, some progress can be might be able to use a carrot-and-stick approach with the Taliban. made on this front. All members of staff of hospitals and It could offer cash in return for the group respecting human rights midwives should be legally bound to report any birth or or threaten sanctions if Kabul breaks promises. The world, ulti- subsequent death, at least via SMS, so that the registra - mately, will have to adjust to American interest in Afghanistan as- tion process can be initiated digitally. Hospitals should suming more conventional proportions. Washington, in the future, even offer registration and immunisation services within will monitor jihadist threats from afar and seek to preserve politi- labour wards to make the process easier. These may seem cal balance in Kabul. What has disappeared is the latest attempt to like strict steps but they are important if we are to pro - impose a new Afghan society on top of an old one. tect the future generations of the country. Afghanistan: Post-Taliban challenges for the region ALIBAN’S brisk takeover of Af- self-serving Kabul Elite which had no roots inclusive and broad based government in Munir Ahmed ghanistan has shocked in particu- in the Afghan masses and whose leader fled Afghanistan through political consensus. T lar the geopolitical security ex- at the first sign of trouble. They shall also ensure that Afghan terri- perts across the world. Many questions The situation in Afghanistan has become tory should not be used for cross-border are being asked to the US about their worrisome for the neighbouring countries terrorism against Pakistan, or to harm the huge spending there in the last two dec - too as the Taliban’s videos coming up show strategic and economic interests of other ades. What went wrong with the capacity the same brutal behaviour with the natives countries as was the case in the recent and vigor of the Afghanistan army that despite many positive announcements. Per- past. It is a good sign that Taliban are be - was built with the taxpayers’ money? haps they did not reach their own armed having more mature this time and talking Key facts are very alarming that since 9/11, men roaming around the streets across all to the neighbouring countries in their lan- US squandered $6.4 trillion on ‘war on ter- parts of Afghanistan. The savage and brutal guage. They have a more rational approach ror’ including $2.2 trillion in Afghanistan. spillover is expected to the neighbouring towards their own people from different It is almost $100 billion on 300,000-strong countries. Pakistan would be the main and segments of the society with exception to Afghan Army and Air Force which roughly easy target to fuel up the similar situation some brutal incidents. means spending $100 billion every month once again. In Islamabad, the Lal Masjid ad- Taliban’s brisk takeover of the country with- Pakistan’s interior on the Afghan War for the last 20 years. ministration has already hoisted the Talib- out any strong resistance from the Afghan US had 25,000 military casualties in Af- an’s flag while the District Management has army shall not be taken as their wide accept- ministry knows exactly ghanistan including 2448 deaths, about failed to take any action. ance in Afghanistan. Taliban’s smooth sail- how many mosques were 250,000 Afghans lost their lives. According Pakistan’s interior ministry knows exactly ing through all the parts could have been a to the UN Security Council report of July how many mosques were captured by the planned conspiracy of some external forces captured by the students 26, 2021, there are 12,000 foreign terror- students of the Lal Masjid, and taking any ac- to create chaos in the region against China’s of the Lal Masjid, and ists in Afghanistan, with the largest contin- tion against their headquarters in the centre aggressive economic moves. gent of 6500 from Tehreek e Taliban Paki- of the city will flare up the situation in differ- However, we shall believe that only infra- taking any action against stan. World’s largest US embassy in Kabul ent parts of the federal capital. Tribal belts structural and economic development in their headquarters in sprawling 15-acre compound and having in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan Afghanistan would lead to peace and pros- 4000 staff including 1400 Americans along are ever active fault lines of extremism and perity in the region. All the neighbouring the centre of the city with NATO and other allies could not build terrorism though much significant has been countries should support the government a modern and contemporary Afghanistan done to eradicate the banned outfits. in Afghanistan that is acceptable to the na- will flare up the situation with the funds spent there. Lt. General Retd Muhammad Asad Durra- tives and different political factions. It is in different parts of the Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed speaking ni has advised the state institutions and possible only if the countries in the region to a webinar organized by the Devcom-Pa- government to take into confidence the forge a regional policy with China, Russia, federal capital. Tribal belts kistan has termed the current situation in Taliban’s like minds in Pakistan before we Iran and Turkey at the core, plus Central in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Afghanistan as “monumental failure” of the see the spillover from Afghanistan’s pres- Asian neighbors of Afghanistan including US policy in Afghanistan. The US incom- ent situation. Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. and Balochistan are petence to plan, organize and implement In the given circumstances, the neigh- Call a conference of these countries inviting ever active fault lines of even the airlift of its remaining staff from bouring countries core interest in Afghan- the USA too for a comprehensive plan for Kabul just because of the abrupt withdrawal istan shall be to strengthen unity among peace and stability in the region. extremism and terrorism of the remaining 2500 US troops through themselves and among different factions – The writer is a freelance journalist and though much significant a self-imposed deadline, and then revers- in Afghanistan. It is vital for the stability, broadcaster, Director Devcom-Pakistan, an ing that decision by bringing about 5200 territorial integrity and independence of Islamabad-based policy advocacy has been done to eradicate US troops for securing the disorganized Afghanistan. Pakistan, Iran, China, Rus- and outreach think tank. He can be the banned outfits exodus of Americans and their staffers. It sia and Turkey shall put every effort in reached at [email protected] has propped up a narrow-based corrupt to facilitate the formation of a rationally and tweets @EmmayeSyed US had no decent reason to stay in Afghanistan N 2019, air strikes in Afghanistan killed a guest essay in The New York Times. “Mr. ple won’t be contesting for land. There won’t Michelle Goldberg some 700 civilians, more than in any Biden’s decision to withdraw all US forces be air strikes, which kill a lot of people. There I other year since the war’s start, ac - destroyed an affordable status quo that could will be less shelling.” cording to the Costs of War Project, a group have lasted indefinitely at a minimum cost in As the journalist Azmat Khan wrote on Twit- Ryan Crocker, Barack working to tally the human toll of America’s blood and treasure,” he wrote. ter, “Many young people in rural battlefields Obama’s former ambassador post-9/11 conflicts. US and Nato air strikes In The Washington Post, Condoleezza Rice have never experienced life without war, with- declined in 2020 after Donald Trump’s with- wrote, “We — and they (Taliban) — needed out US bombings, Taliban attacks, night raids to Afghanistan, criticised drawal agreement with the Taliban, but more time.” The argument for “patience” or by Afghan forces, kidnappings.” Hard as it is to the administration’s lack strikes by the Afghan air force increased. “more time” assumes that the American pres- understand, “some youth feel they have a shot “As a consequence, the A.A.F. is harming more ence in Afghanistan was doing more good than at a future now.” Maybe American violence of “strategic patience” Afghan civilians than at any time in its history,” harm. For some Afghans, particularly in the in Afghanistan could be justified if it were im- in a guest essay in The Neta C. Crawford, chair of the political science capital, this was undoubtedly true. Keeping a proving the average Afghan’s life. But often we department at Boston University and co-direc- contingent of US troops in Afghanistan might seem to have made people’s lives harder. New York Times. “Mr. tor of the Costs of War Project, wrote last year. well have protected those who will be most The most recent report from the Special In- Biden’s decision to I don’t know the name or background of any hurt by Taliban. But for America to remain in spector General for Afghanistan Reconstruc- of these civilians as I know the name of Zaki Afghanistan, Biden would have had to renege tion paints a damning picture of two decades of withdraw all US forces Anwari, the 17-year-old member of Afghani- on Trump’s deal with the Taliban. More US American efforts in Afghanistan: “US officials destroyed an affordable stan’s national youth soccer team who fell to troops would be required, and fighting, includ- often empowered power brokers who preyed his death after clinging to a US military plane ing US air strikes, would almost certainly ramp on the population or diverted US assistance status quo that could have evacuating people from Kabul. But America up. That would mean more suffering, and more away from its intended recipients to enrich and is as responsible for them as it is for the Af- death, for many Afghan civilians. empower themselves and their allies. Lack of lasted indefinitely at a ghans who will die because of our misman- Crawford told me that the United Nations knowledge at the local level meant projects in- minimum cost in blood aged withdrawal. Amid the wrenching scenes Assistance Mission in Afghanistan began re- tended to mitigate conflict often exacerbated of the war’s denouement, that’s easy to for- leasing data on civilian casualties in 2008. it, and even inadvertently funded insurgents.” and treasure,” he wrote. get, especially when commentators pretend Most years, she said, the Taliban, al-Qaida and Speaking of those who think Americans In The Washington Post, that the conflict Joe Biden inherited could Daesh were responsible for the majority of ci- could have stayed in Afghanistan long-term have been maintained at little price. vilian deaths, but not every year. “What we’ve simply to avoid losing, Crawford said, “What Condoleezza Rice wrote, There are two primary critiques of Biden’s Af- seen overall is an increase in the number of most of the conversation seems to be assum - “We — and they (Taliban) ghan policy. The first, which is valid, blames civilians who’ve been killed since 2008,” she ing here is that the level of civilian misery is the administration for not clearing bureaucrat- said. There were about 3,000 civilians killed taken out of the equation, and all that mat - — needed more time.” The ic obstacles that kept Afghan allies waiting for in 2020, and before the Taliban takeover, she ters is who controls Kabul.” argument for “patience” or visas, possibly stranding tens of thousands of said, 2021 was on track to be as bad or worse. Taliban control of Kabul, of course, will also people who deserve to be evacuated. The sec- Now, even though the Taliban has free rein, inflict civilian misery, and some youth will feel “more time” assumes ond, which is absurd, blames Biden for defeat she thinks civilian deaths could decline. “Given they’ve lost a shot at a future. There was nev- that the American presence in a war that was lost years ago. the collapse, or the withdrawal, of the Afghan er a decent way to leave the country, which is Ryan Crocker, Barack Obama’s former am- national forces, military and police, I actually why we fought a futile war for 20 years. But in Afghanistan was doing bassador to Afghanistan, criticised the ad- think we’re not going to reach what we were there also wasn’t a decent way to stay. more good than harm ministration’s lack of “strategic patience” in on track for, because some of these areas, peo- – Courtesy: Gulf News IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Thursday, August 26, 2021 FM discuses Briefs Afghan Islam issue with... provides From Page 01 days is not only the prob- panacea for lem of the Afghan people, but also one of the most all problems pressing regional and glob- al issues today. Taliban’s From Page 01 rise to power has further incident taking place [in Pa- complicated the geopolitical kistan] when I was growing process in the region. up,” PM Imran Khan said, Evidence clearly shows that during an event in Lahore, the Taliban are abandoning where he stressed on educat- their previous promises to ing the country’s youth in line form an interim government with Islamic teachings.The with the broad participation premier said he has travelled of other political forces in across the world, and while the country and are prepar- he was growing up, he had ing to establish an Islamic observed that Pakistanis re- emirate. Tajikistan strong- spected women much more ly condemns all forms of than the Western world. lawlessness, murder, loot- “The downfall that we are ing, and persecution of the witnessing is because our Afghan people, especially children are not being edu- Tajiks, Uzbeks, and other cated in the right manner. national minorities. The of- This is not a part of our ficials stressed that Afghan- culture and neither of our istan should not be dragged religion,” he said, referring back into the whirlpool of to the behaviour that was bloody imposed wars. displayed by the mob, at As a close neighbor, Tajik- the Greater Iqbal Park in istan has always supported Lahore on August 14. The the restoration of lasting prime minister said “sex peace and stability in Af- crimes” in Pakistan were ghanistan and remains com- on the rise, and blamed it mitted to this position. on the negative side of the In order to urgently address use of mobile phones. “In ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food and Security Syed Fakhar Imam welcomed the Hungarian Charge d’affaires, Tivadar Takacs at his office. – DNA the political and security human history we never wit- problems of the neighbor- nessed the kind of exposure ing country, it is necessary to things that children have to establish an inclusive nowadays,” he said. government with the par- He noted that to curb such ticipation of all national mi- incidents, “there is only Stakeholders to play their norities, especially Tajiks in one way”. “Children must Afghanistan, who make up be taught about the life more than 46% of the pop- of Prophet Muhammad ulation. The state structure (PBUH),” he said, adding in this neighboring country that he was the “greatest hu- active role in sports: Sanjrani should be determined by man being, the likes of which referendum and taking into will never again be seen”. account the position of all The prime minister said “These budding youngsters need support from all stakeholders. Talented citizens of the country. people read about successful Tajikistan will not recognize people to learn of the secrets players are important asset of the country. Provinces should also play any other government that of their success — and no is formed in this country one in history is as success- their positive role by providing sports opportunities to youth” through oppression, with- ful as Prophet Muhammad ent issues confronting Pakistan out taking into account (PBUH). “Which is why we Afzal Javed sports. “There is need to spread the position of the entire have been told in the Holy sports facilities all around the Afghan people, especially Quran to learn from his life.” ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate country. Being a keen follower of all its minorities. They also “[The children must be Mohammad Sadiq Sanjrani has the game of soccer, I would like to stressed that Tajiks have a taught] how he brought said that government is keen to see football grounds in every cor- worthy place in the future about a historic revolution. promote sports, calling on all the ner of the country. We also need government of Afghanistan. What his qualities were. How stakeholders to play their active such facilities for other sports.” Tajikistan calls on the inter- he was honest and trustwor- role for the betterment and de- Chairman Senate Mohammad national community to take thy — and how no person velopment of Olympic sports in Sadiq Sanjrani said that the role urgent measures to ensure has become a great leader the country. He expressed these of sports federations in uplifting peace and stability in Af- without these qualities,” the views on Wednesday during meet- the system was important, “Media ghanistan and to stabilize its prime minister said. The pre- ing with Rawalpindi-Islamabad has to play their positive role for difficult political and securi- mier said Quaid-e-Azam Mu- Sports Journalists Association sports promotion and development ty situation through negoti- hammad Ali Jinnah and for- (RISJA) delegation at Parliament in the country.” Chairman Senate ations as soon as possible. mer president of the South House Islamabad. said that sports talent was in abun- The international communi- African Republic Nelson The delegation was led by chair- dance in the country. “These bud- ty’s indifference to the cur- Mandela were regarded as man RISJA Abdul Mohi Shah and ding youngsters need support from rent situation in Afghanistan honest and trustworthy even President Ayaz Akbar Yousafzai all stakeholders. Talented players could lead to a protracted by their rivals. “So these while Deputy Chairman Senate are important asset of the country. civil war. Tajikistan is com- qualities, which made him Mirza Muhammad Afridi was Provinces should also play their mitted to the restoration of so great, should be taught to also present in the meeting. The positive role by providing sports peace, stability and security our children in schools. Chairman Senate discussed differ- opportunities to youth.” in the neighboring Afghani- stan as soon as possible, and believes that the United Na- PM Imran tions should play a key role Serena withdraws in advancing this process. On displeased Pakistan down West Indies in the basis of the experience of from US Open due civil war, peace, and national with police.. unity of Tajikistan, President second Test to level series Rahmon has proposed a rom age to torn hamstring F P 01 add to career best figures than chasing victory in overnight, lost his wicket number of ways to the Pa- Chief Minister Punjab Sar- ports esk of 6-51 in the first innings mind. in the second over after kistani side for ensuring dar Usman Buzdar was also S D as West Indies were dis - But they lost four wick - tea as he cut Nauman Ali DNA peace, stability, and further present during the meeting. JAMAICA: Pakistan’s missed for 219 on the last ets in the morning ses - straight to point to be dis - sustainable development of The prime minister was ap- WASHINGTON: Serena Williams withdrew from the U.S. Shaheen Shah Afridi took day to give Pakistan victo - sion to slump to 113-5 missed for 39. the neighboring country. prised of the steps taken for Open on Wednesday, pulling out of the major tournament 10 wickets in the match ry by 109 runs. at lunch with Hasan Ali A 46-run partnership for the protection of women. and extending her latest break from the game that she once as the tourists bowled The hosts were always up ensuring top order bats - the seventh wicket be- The prime minister direct- dominated. “After careful consideration and following the ad- President West Indies out on Mon - against it after resuming men Nkrumah Bonner tween Jason Holder and ed for strict and immediate vice of my doctors and medical team, I have decided to with- day to win the second on their overnight tally of and Royston Chase both Kyle Mayers ended at steps for ending incidents draw from the US Open to allow my body to heal completely lauds test at Sabina Park and 49-1, 280 runs shy of the departed cheaply. tea with the Windies only against women and for from a torn hamstring,” Williams wrote on Instagram. “New tie the two-match series. imposing target of 329, Home captain Kraigg temporarily prolonging Army’s... their protection. Immediate York is one of the most exciting cities in the world and one Shaheen claimed 4-43 to but with survival more Brathwaite, 17 not out the inevitable. measures must be taken to of my favorite places to play — I’ll miss seeing the fans but ensure stringent punish- will be cheering everyone on from afar. Thank you for your From Page 01 ment to the culprits, he add- continued support and love. I’ll see you soon.” the army’s prowess in the ed. The prime minister also Williams, who is ranked 22nd on the WTA Tour at age 39, has field of information tech- directed for ensuring steps not played on tour since retiring in the first set of her first-round nology and coordination for the protection of lives match at Wimbledon on June 29 because of an injured right mechanisms with other and properties of the citi- hamstring. Williams was in tears as she shook the hand of her stakeholders. Earlier, upon zens. During the meeting, opponent, Aliaksandra Sasnovich, and she stumbled as she ex- arrival at the GHQ, the the prime minister was also ited Centre Court, receiving assistance to reach the clubhouse. army chief had received briefed over the administra- She skipped last week’s Western and Southern Open in the President Alvi, where he tive steps taken against land Cincinnati suburbs to allow herself more time to recover, and was later presented guard grabbers, price hike and said in a statement that she planned “to be back of honour, the ISPR said. hoarding in the province. on the court very soon.” But she could not re- The president had also laid cover in time to play at the U.S. Open, where a floral wreath at the Mar- she has won six singles titles, including her tyrs Monument and offered Qureshi first Grand Slam singles title in 1999 as a prayers, the military’s me- teenager. The tournament be- gins Aug. 30 in dia wing added. meets New York. She last missed the U.S. Open in 2017 during her break from the Uzbek sport because of the birth of Italian her daughter, Olympia. She counterpart returned to the tour in envoy calls March 2018 and until now From Page 01 had participated in every on Air Chief during the recent visit of Grand Slam tournament Prime Minister Imran Khan since her comeback. She From Page 01 to Uzbekistan. During the lost the 2018 U.S. Open The Air Chief highlighted meeting, regional security final to Naomi Osaka of the cordial relations be- situation, particularly the ISLAMABAD: To honour Pakistan’s outstanding weightlifter Talha Talib for his exceptional perfor- Japan and the 2019 U.S. tween the two countries and evolving situation in Afghani- mance in Tokyo Olympics 2021, General Manager at Pearl-Continental Hotel Lahore, Nadeem Riaz Open final to Bianca An- reiterated his resolve to fur- stan came under discussion. Chaudhry, on behalf of Hashoo Group presented Talha a cheque worth PKR. 1,000,000/-. – DNS dreescu of Canada. ther augment the existing Emphasising Pakistan’s sup- cooperation between the port for an inclusive political two Air Forces. Various mat- setup, the Foreign Minister ters of mutual interest and remarked that peace in Af- professional cooperation ghanistan would bring sta- Erdogan calls on Muslims worldwide to oppose injustice also came under discussion bility in the region, promote during the meeting. trade and facilitate people “Muslims struggling with conflicts, migration, poverty, and disease in a wide geography from to people linkages. It was Syria to Afghanistan, on the other hand, have to struggle with rising Islamophobia and Pakistan, therefore important that neighbours of Afghanistan cultural racism, especially in Western society,” he said Kazakhstan coordinate closely on the sit- the most turbulent times in human long-held maxims that “the world is and divide you over ethnic, sectarian, or uation in Afghanistan. DNA history, Erdogan said that security bigger than five,” in reference to cultural differences,” he said. military... Welcoming the Foreign Min- problems, terrorist activities, and the five permanent members of Representatives from 56 member ister, the Uzbek Foreign ISTANBUL: Addressing a youth forum the coronavirus outbreak pre- the UN Security Council in a call countries will discuss the forum’s rom age Minister highlighted upward F P 01 in Istanbul on Wednesday, Turkey’s pres - vented longed-for peace. to reform the body, Erdogan said Islamic Cooperation Youth strategy, National anthems of both trajectory in the bilateral rela- ident called on Muslims to raise their “Muslims struggling with con- Turkey draws attention to global youth development, economic em - countries were played at the tions. Foreign Minister Kami- voice on against injustices they witness. flicts, migration, poverty, and dis- injustice at every opportunity. powerment, culture, arts, sports, net - opening ceremony. Military lov termed Foreign Minister “Muslims should take responsibility for ease in a wide geography from Erdogan also called on young peo - working, and environmental issues officials of both countries Qureshi’s visit important and their own peace and well-being, as well Syria to Afghanistan, on the ple to take part “in very over the two-day assembly. were present on the occa- timely in terms of close coor- as for the security and future of all hu - other hand, have to active roles in politics, Founded in 2004 in Baku, the ICYF is an sion. The Joint exercise is dinated approach on Afghan- manity, and raise their voices against the struggle with rising academia, sports, com- international, not-for-profit, non-partisan being held as part of bien- istan. The two FM agreed injustices they witness,” Recep Tayyip Islamophobia and mercial, and social organization uniting leading umbrella nial exercise mechanism to continue consultations to Erdogan said in his video message to the cultural racism, es- life.” youth organizations from the member between two armies. The advance shared objectives of Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICY- pecially in Western “I expect you not states of the OIC, as well as internation - first Joint exercise was held a peaceful, prosperous and F)’s 4th General Assembly being. society,” he said. to allow anyone to al youth organizations representing Mus- in 2017 in Pakistan and 2nd connected region. Noting that the world is witnessing one of Citing one of his come between us lim minorities worldwide. in 2019 in Kazakhstan. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Thursday, August 26, 2021 Azerbaijan Briefs to develop Putin, Xi agree to jointly new Covid Turkish FM vaccine discuss combat Afghanistan ‘threats’ Afghanistan DNA with Blinken They also talked about a series of achievements of the China-Russia BAKU: Azerbaijani scien- tists are conducting re- search to develop a new eb esk comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era and the W D COVID-19 vaccine, head of The Management Union of ANKARA: Foreign Minister joint efforts in fighting against COVID-19 Medical Territorial United Mevlüt Çavuşoglu and Unit- (TABIB), Ramin Bayramli ed States Secretary of State Agencies wrote on his Twitter ac- Antony Blinken discussed Talks with Taliban count recently. the latest developments in MOSCOW: Chinese President “For the first after many Afghanistan in a phone call, Xi Jinping said Wednesday that years, cell structure studies the Turkish Foreign Minis- must continue: Merkel China is willing to strengthen have been launched in our try said early Wednesday. communication and coordination BERLIN: German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday country for the develop- Çavuşoglu and Blinken also with Russia and the international called for talks with the Taliban to ensure that they do not re- ment of a vaccine and new discussed the “continuing community on the Afghan issue verse the achievements Afghanistan has made over the past 20 measures, diagnostics and cooperation” in Afghanistan and stressed that China and Rus- years. “One thing is clear. The Taliban now are a reality in Af- chemotherapy to combat in- and efforts “to ensure the sia should deepen cooperation ghanistan,” Merkel told lawmakers, during the parliamentary fectious diseases, including safe and orderly evacuation against interference in a phone session. The chancellor favored diplomatic talks with the Talib- COVID-19,” Bayramov said. of our citizens, allies and conversation with Russian Presi- an, but underlined that there won’t be any unconditional agree- To date, 24 percent of the partners,” U.S. State De- dent Vladimir Putin. ments. “Our goal must be to preserve, as much as possible, the population has been vacci- partment spokesperson Ned The top leaders of the two coun- achievements of the past 20 years. For this, international com- nated against the coronavi- Price said in a statement. “I tries also agreed that given the munity must have talks with Taliban,” she said. rus in Azerbaijan with both spoke with Turkish Foreign complicated changes in the inter- The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan after taking Kabul doses of the vaccine. Minister @MevlutCavusoglu national and regional situation, it on Aug. 15, forcing the president and other top officials to leave Azerbaijan started vaccinat- today about joint efforts to is important and necessary for the the country. ing citizens using China’s ensure a safe and orderly two sides to communicate on key Following the departure of Ashraf Ghani, former President Ha- Sinovac on January 18, Vax- evacuation from Afghani- bilateral and multilateral issues mid Karzai, veteran politician Gulbuddin Hekmatyar and top zevria vaccine produced by stan. Turkey is an important and stay in close contact. strengthen communication and co- that outside forces’ forcibly pro- peace negotiator Abdullah Abdullah formed a council with an AstraZeneca on May 3, Rus- NATO Ally and an invaluable They also talked about a series of ordination with the broader interna- moting its political models did not aim to ensure a smooth transfer of power. – Agencies sia’s Sputnik V on May 18 partner in the region,” Blink- achievements of the China-Russia tional community including Russia work in some countries and will and US-produced Pfizer on en tweeted after the call. In a comprehensive strategic partner- on the Afghan issue, and called for only bring destruction and disas- June 7. The country started dramatic turn of events that struction from outside forces and fellow at the Institute of Russian, ship of coordination for the new concerted efforts to encourage all ter to these countries. Russia and offering COVID-19 vaccina- brought an effective end to safeguard regional stability, Putin Eastern European and Central era and the joint efforts in fighting factions in Afghanistan to build an China share similar stances and tion to citizens aged over 18 the 20-year war, the Afghan said. The conversation between Asian Studies under the Chinese against COVID-19. open and inclusive political struc- interests on the Afghan issue. from May 10. military collapsed in the face the top leaders of China and Rus- Academy of Social Sciences, told Xi stressed that China respects ture through consultation, imple- Russia is willing to closely com- The nationwide vaccination of the Taliban’s lightning of- sia on Wednesday with a focus on the Global Times. Afghanistan’s sovereignty, inde- ment moderate and prudent domes- municate with China and actively is free and is implemented fensive and so did its govern- the Afghan issue was a “strategic” Yang believes the exchange be- pendence and territorial integrity, tic and foreign policies, thoroughly participate in a multilateral mech- on a voluntary basis in line ment in Kabul under former exchange, which indicated China tween the top leaders of the two insists on not interfering in its dissociate from all terrorist groups, anism on the Afghan issue to pro- with the “Strategy of vacci- President Ashraf Ghani, who and Russia stand together in help- countries again showed that the domestic affairs, and has always and maintain friendly relations with mote a peaceful transition, crack nation against COVID-19 in fled the country. ing reconstruct peace, stability two major powers are acting as played a constructive role in pro- the rest of the world, especially down on terrorism, cut off drug Azerbaijan for 2021-2022”. The armed movement’s and development in Afghanistan responsible countries in helping moting a political solution to the neighboring countries. smuggling, prevent the spillover Due to the recent surge in military victory prompted a on the basis of respecting the will address the chaos in Afghani- Afghan issue. Putin said that the current chang- of security risks from Afghani- the number of infected peo- chaotic and frenzied evacua- and choice of the Afghan people, stan and maintain the interna- Xi said that China is willing to es in the Afghan situation showed stan, resist interference and de- ple with COVID-19, the gov- tion of all foreign nationals Yang Jin, an associate research tional order. ernment had to take preven- belonging to the U.S., the tive measures in Azerbaijan. U.K. and NATO countries Iranian As of September 1, unvacci- in Afghanistan with heli- nated citizens will be barred copters shuttling evacuees envoy meets from entering large shop- from embassies to the Ka- ping centers and catering bul Hamid Karzai Interna- Pakistani facilities. tional Airport. counterpart Azerbaijan, Climate Russia mull Foreign Desk protesters KABUL: Ambassador of the continue launching Islamic Republic’s of Iran in Afghanistan, Bahador Amin- rallying joint venture ian on Wednesday met Paki- stan’s Ambassador to Afghan- istan Mansoor Ahmed Khan Agencies DNA at Pakistan Embassy in Kabul. The meeting besides discuss- LONDON: Hundreds of en- BAKU: Azerbaijan and Rus- ing bilateral relations also vironmentalist protesters de- sia are interested in launch- discussed present situation scended on central London ing a new joint venture, the Wednesday on a third day of Trade Representative of in Afghanistan and formation mass protests planned across Russia in Azerbaijan report- of new government here. the British capital. ed on August 24. Both the ambassadors said Protesters marched to the The Trade Representative peace in Afghanistan would Picadilly Circus after gath- of Russia in Azerbaijan ensure progress and stabili- ering first in front of the Ruslan Mirsayapov and the ty in the region, expressing Brazilian Embassy to rally Trade Representative of their willingness to support for “indigenous peoples of Azerbaijan in Russia Ruslan the process as neighboring Amazon rainforests,” clos- Aliyev discussed the issue countries. The Pakistani ing the main junction and during a meeting with the ambassador told his Iranian disrupting traffic. delegation of the Kuban counterpart that Pakistan More than 100 people have Cardboard Factory in Baku, was in the favor of a peace- been arrested during the on August 24. ful Afghanistan and wanted first two days of the protests The sides noted that the es- to enjoy bilateral relations in central London’s busiest tablishment of joint ventures between the two countries spots, including Trafalgar for the processing of agricul- based on common interests. Square, Leicester Square, tural products, the utilization He added that Pakistan and Cambridge Circus, White- of secondary raw materials - the regional countries were hall, and Oxford Street. paper and cardboard, and the in the favor of an inclusive TASHKENT: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in a meeting with Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulaziz On Tuesday, protesters import of high-quality canned government in Afghanistan blocked the entrance of the products from Azerbaijan are Kamilov in Uzbekistan on Wednesday. – DNA for ensuring lasting peace. Selfridges building and brief- considered as new areas of co- ly rallied on Oxford Street, operation between the Kuban causing disruption. Some Company and Azerbaijan. protesters locked them- The founder of the com- Aliyev signs Pakistan to promote cross selves to vehicles, while pany, Mikhail Khomenkov some others glued them- expressed his willingness decree on social selves on shop windows. to expand the sales of “Extinction Rebellion will high-quality products, name- border commerce with SCO aid to war heroes take to the streets again, ly corrugated packaging to with plans to disrupt the Azerbaijan, since the Azer- relevant government bodies The MoU inked at the Digital Commerce Conference City of London to target the baijani agro-industrial hold- ews esk have been instructed to regu- N D root cause of the climate ings are the main consum- larly inform the president on of the 2021 China-SCO Forum on the Digital Economy and ecological crisis -- the ers of Krasnodar factory. BAKU: President Ilham the work done in connection political economy,” a state- Aliyev has signed a decree with the implementation of Industry in China’s tech powerhouse of CEN ment from the group said on improving the social and the decree. China’s tech powerhouse professional training in- and share e-commerce de- on protests. US to supply living conditions of the Sec- Aliyev signed decrees on Foreign Desk of Chongqing, China Eco- stitutions, e-commerce velopments in internation- ond Karabakh War heroes June 24 to decorate a group nomic Net (CEN) reported enterprises and industry al exhibitions and forums 1M vaccine and their family members, of military servicemen for BEIJING: In a milestone on Wednesday. associations in cultivating on the digital economy, AL, OIC doses to Azertag reported on August the liberation of the country’s move to promote collab- Four areas of cooperation e-commerce talents. and draw on such plat- 25. The president instructed Armenian-occupied Fuzuli, oration among Shanghai in cross-border e-com- The MoU said that the forms to create business decry Algeria- Vietnam Azerbaijan’s Ministry of La- Khojavand, Zangilan, Jabrayil, Cooperation Organisation merce are highlighted in organisations will draw on opportunities for enter- Morocco bour and Social Protection of Gubadly, Lachin, Aghdam re- (SCO) member states the MoU. e-commerce to promote prises. Population to provide housing gions, the historic Shusha city in the digital economy, According to the MoU, the production and distri- Themed “Joint e-commerce fallout Foreign Desk for the people entitled with and Sugovushan settlement Pakistan signed a Mem- online and offline confer- bution of competitive prod- cooperation for a shared fu- “Hero of the Patriotic War”, in the last year’s war. orandum of Understand- ences will be held to help ucts among SCO countries, ture, the Digital Commerce WASHINGTON: The US is as well as for family members The servicemen were award- ing (MoU) on Building a build e-commerce plat- and to facilitate production Conference discusses the Monitoring Desk supplying another 1 million of those posthumously award- ed with the medals for show- Cross-border E-commerce forms for international and marketing by provid- new trends in international doses of COVID-19 vaccine ed with this honorary title. ing courage and bravery in Platform with nine trade trade facilitation, digital ing enterprises with over- e-commerce and is joined CAIRO: The Organisation to Vietnam, the US vice pres- According to the decree, the combat operations to liberate organisations of SCO technology exchanges and seas public warehouse, by officials of SCO member of Islamic Cooperation, ident said on Wednesday. On apartments for the certain Fuzuli, Khojavand, Zangilan, member states. experience sharing. logistics, payment and oth- states including Pakistan, the Arab League and Saudi an official visit to the South- group of people will be provid- Jabrayil, Gubadly, Lachin, The MoU inked at the Cooperation will also er services and support to and ambassadors of Shang- Arabia called for “dialogue” east Asian nation, Kamala ed by Azerbaijan’s Mortgage Aghdam regions, the historic Digital Commerce Con- cover joint e-commerce reach cooperation. hai Cooperation Organisa- Wednesday to resolve argu- Harris met Vietnam’s Prime and Credit Guarantee Fund. Shusha citiy and Sugovushan ference of the 2021 Chi- talent training. The or- The organisations will also tion countries in China, ments between neighbour- Minister Pham Minh Chinh Moreover, Azerbaijan’s Cab- settlement after three dec- na-SCO Forum on the Dig- ganisations will engage encourage and guide en- e-commerce enterprises ing Algeria and Morocco. early Wednesday, the US Em- inet of Ministers and other ades of Armenian occupation. ital Economy Industry in colleges and universities, terprises to participate in and experts. Algeria said Tuesday it had bassy in Hanoi said in a state- cut diplomatic relations with ment. The US has already Morocco because of “hostile sent around 5 million vaccine actions”, following months doses to Vietnam – making it of resurgent tensions be- the largest donor by far – as tween the North African the country faces an intense Pakistan rejects HRW’s claim about PMDA rivals. wave of coronavirus. “Presently, over a half dozen outdated laws and set of rules are being implemented through multiple The OIC “called for dialogue “We are confident that these to resolve any possible dif- life-saving vaccine doses will bodies to regulate media which do not match with the modern-day requirements of converged media” ferences”, a statement from contribute to Vietnam’s fight Grossman did not even bother to check violations in the emerging information “No criminal liability is being considered the Jeddah-based organisa- against COVID-19. Together, Foreign Desk the factual position from the concerned communication technologies. under the proposed media regulatory frame- tion Wednesday said. we will defeat COVID-19,” the authorities. “Hence, as per global best practices work,” Ms. Shahid emphasized, pointing out Saudi Arabia called on both embassy said. Washington’s WASHINGTON: A spokesperson of the “Presently, over a half dozen out- an independent regulatory body — that the government has been discussing nations “to prioritise dia- vaccine diplomacy comes Pakistani Embassy has brushed aside a dated laws and set of rules are Pakistan Media Development Au- the proposed regulatory framework with all logue” to help “achieve secu- after Chinh told Chinese Am- report by Human Rights Watch (HRW), being implemented through thority — is under consideration stakeholders for many months. rity and stability,” a foreign bassador to Vietnam Xiong a New York-based watchdog body, about multiple bodies to regulate me- for addressing challenges and re- In this regard, she said, a series of consul- ministry statement read. Bo on Tuesday that Vietnam Pakistani government plans to set up the dia which do not match with quirements for convergent media tative meetings have been held with media Arab League Secretary-Gen- “does not ally with one coun- Pakistan Media Development Authority the modern-day requirements of environment of the 21st century owners, editors, working journalists, an- eral Ahmed Aboul Gheit try to fight against another.” (PMDA) though an ordnance, saying the ‘converged media’,” Ms. Shahid to make Pakistan as a major global chorpersons, press clubs, civil society etc. urged “both countries to Chinh said his nation “consist- claim was “factually incorrect.” said, adding that there was center for multimedia information Further, according to the spokesperson, exercise restraint and to ently pursues the foreign pol- “There is no plan to introduce the regulato- need to introduce ho- and content services,” the Minister for Information and Broadcast- avoid further escalation” in icy of independence, self-re- ry body through an ordinance,” Spokesper- listic policy respons- embassy spokesper- ing, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain gave a de- a statement late Tuesday. liance, multi-lateralization, son Maliha Shahid said in a letter to HRW’s es to the challenges son said. PMDA, she tailed presentation to a joint meeting of Algiers has long been at and diversification of ties, Associated Asia Editor, Patricia Grossman, of fake news, dis- said, would ensure Senate and National Assembly Standing odds with Rabat -- particular- proactive and active interna- who has claimed that through such a body information, hate freedom, empower- Committees on information and Broadcast- ly over the Western Sahara, tional integration, and being the government is seeking broad new pow- speech, abusive ment and develop- ing as well as to the federal cabinet, “which a former Spanish colony a responsible member of the ers to control the media. content, privacy ment of media in negates the story that the proposed bill is Morocco sees as an integral international community.” The spokesperson regretted that Ms. issues, copyright Pakistan. being kept secret.” part of its territory. IslamabadTHURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021 | P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST Taliban to let Briefs Afghans leave KOICA provides USD 12m for after Aug 31: KSA allows Germany vaccinated Havelian drinking water project travelers Web Desk from Pakistan Korean ambassador says, Korean Government would support addressing water issues for BERLIN: Germany said Wednesday it has received friendship between the two countries and this project will improve people’s quality of life by assurance from a Taliban DNA negotiator that Afghans who improving health indicators, achieve UN SDGs, and the water supply situation have the right documents RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has will still be allowed to leave eased Covid-19 restrictions up a mobile phone assembly line Afghanistan after the Unit- for fully vaccinated resi- Staff Report by this December which will pro- ed States’ withdrawal dead- dents, allowing them to di- duce around 3 million Samsung line on August 31. rectly travel to the Kingdom PESHAWAR: KOICA provides mobile phones in Pakistan. It Germany’s envoy Markus from countries facing a trav- USD 12 million for a safe drink- was also said that the coopera- Potzel said on Twitter he had el ban, including Pakistan. ing water supply system in tion in agricultural technology met with Taliban deputy chief According to a report by the Havelian, Abbottabad, KP Korea for potato seed production and negotiator Sher Mohammad Saudi Gazette, it is only ap- International Cooperation Agen- small agriculture machinery de- Abbas Stanikzai, who “as- plicable for those who have cy (KOICA) Pakistan Office of velopment is ongoing. He em- sured me that Afghans with a valid residency permit the Embassy of the Republic of phasized that the Korean Em- legal documents will contin- (Iqama) and left the King- Korea to the Islamic Republic of bassy in Pakistan would spare ue to have the opportunity to dom on an exit and re-entry Pakistan and Public Health En- no efforts to facilitate the im- travel on commercial flights visa after taking two doses gineering Department (PHED) plementation of this project for after August 31”. of the Covid-19 vaccine from KPK has signed a Record of Dis- successful outcomes. Berlin has said that the Saudi Arabia. cussion (RoD) for a new grant Mr. Shaukat Ali Yousufzai Min- current military operation Currently, the countries fac- aid project ‘Gravity Based Safe ister of Labour, Culture, Human carried out by NATO allies ing the travel ban are India, Drinking Water Supply System Rights & Parliamentary Affairs on to evacuate Afghans in Pakistan, Indonesia, Egypt, in Havelian, Abbottabad, Khy- behalf of the Government of Khy- need of protection cannot Turkey, Argentina, Brazil, ber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan’ ber Pakhtunkhwa deeply thanked, continue once the Ameri- South Africa, United Arab on 24th August 2021, in Public the Korea International Cooper- cans pull out. Emirates, Ethiopia, Viet- Health Engineering Department ation Agency for their generous But it wants to ensure that nam, Afghanistan and Leba- (PHED) KPK office. support and cooperation in the vulnerable Afghans, includ- non, the report said. KOICA is a grant aid agency of the of Labour and Culture, attended of the Government of Pakistan that Korean Government would shape of grant in aid of 12 Million ing human rights activists It added that authorities had Korean government and has im- the signing ceremony. to achieve SDG 6. support addressing water issues USD for the project. or former local employees earlier allowed direct entry plemented various water, energy, KOICA Provides USD 12 million To sustain the supply of safe for friendship between the two KOICA has been continuously of German agencies, will to Saudi citizens, foreign and rural development projects in for the project which is expect- drinking water to the Havelian countries and this project will supporting water and sanitation be given safe passage to the diplomats, and health prac- Pakistan. Mr. Yang Seokwoong, ed to benefit 74,000 communi- people, KOICA will also support improve people’s quality of life projects in Pakistan, including the airport to be flown out of titioners and their families Country Director of KOICA, and ty people by installing a water capacity building program to 15 by improving health indicators, ongoing project for Enhancing Wa- the country even after the from countries facing the Mr. Zakir Hussain Afridi, Secre- supply system with a water officials of PHED KPK to ensure achieve UN SDGs, and the water ter Quality Monitoring System to tary of PHED the Government August 31 deadline. travel ban. treatment plant, which will allow the operation and maintenance supply situation. achieve SDG 6 in Pakistan. KOICA of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, signed On Tuesday, Foreign Minis- Meanwhile, the Pakistan access to safe and clean surface of the water supply system and He added that the Korean gov- will provide USD 7.42 million for the Record of Discussion. Ambas- ter Heiko Maas said Berlin embassy in Riyadh wel- water. The project will lead to strengthen research and policy ernment has approved two hy- the project which is implemented sador of the Republic of Korea will seek to fly people out comed the decision by the the reduction of waterborne dis- capacity on water-related policy dropower projects of 1.5 billion in cooperation with the Ministry to Pakistan, His Excellency Mr. from the civilian part of the Saudi authorities. eases and nutritional improve- H.E. Mr. Suh Sangpyo, Ambassa- USD with the KP Government of Climate Change, PHED KPK, Shoukat Ali Yousoufzai Minister ment and improve the capacity dor of the Republic of Korea said and Samsung electronics will set and PHED Punjab. airport beyond that date. Pak envoy shares covid Tehran, Islamabad desire peace Pak-Uzbek MoU finalized data with UK in Afghanistan: Iran envoy authorities for religious tourism Seyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini in an interview said The draft MoU was finalized in a meeting between Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s visit is Uzbek ambassador and Noor-ul-Haq Qadri considered very important at this critical time kistan Aybek Arif Usmanov and other issues. DNA and the Minister for Reli- While the Council of Islamic added during Qureshi’s visit to Teh- gious Affairs and Interfaith Ideology (CII) and Uzbek DNA ran, in addition to reviewing a wide ISLAMABAD: Federal Min- Harmony Sahibzada Noor- Dar-ul-Afta would maintain range of regional issues and devel- ister for Religious Affairs ul-Haq Qadri. During the close contact and share ben- DNA ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of opments in Afghanistan, bilateral and Interfaith Harmony Sa- meeting, issues of mutual efit from each other’s expe- the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pa - cooperation, trade and strengthen- hibzada Noor-ul-Haq Qadri interest and development of riences. LONDON: Pakistan High kistan stressed the importance of ing border relations between the Wednesday said Pak-Uzbek bilateral relations were dis- Both the dignitaries also Commissioner to the UK, the visit of Pakistani Foreign Min- two countries will also be discussed. Memorandum of Understand- cussed in detail. agreed to maintain close li- Moazzam Ahmad Khan held ister to Tehran and its impact on He said during the visit of the Paki- ing (MoU) has been finalized During the meeting, it was aison in order to effectively a detailed meeting with strengthening joint regional cooper- stani Foreign Minister to Iran in May to promote religious tourism also decided that the reli- deal with the menaces of Lord Bethel, Parliamentary ation, and said Tehran and Islama- this year, the third official border between the two countries. gious scholars of both coun- terrorism and extremism. Under Secretary of State bad desire lasting peace and stabili- between the two countries was inau- The draft MoU was final- tries would hold detailed The Uzbek ambassador in- at Department of Health ty in Afghanistan. gurated and Qureshi’s current visit ized in a meeting between consultations to deal with vited the minister to visit & Social Care UK on the Seyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini in an to Tehran is expected to have fruitful to Uzbek ambassador to Pa- menace of Islamophobia Uzbekistan. Red listing issue. In his interview with Iranian news agency results for developing trade and eco- virtual meeting, he shared said Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood nomic relations, especially improving the latest data, Pakistan’s Qureshi’s visit is considered very im- border cooperation. COVID-19 response and Pa- portant at this critical time because Hosseini noted the Islamic Repub- kistan’s expectations from Iran and Pakistan as two main neigh- lic of Iran emphasizes the need for the Review process. bors of Afghanistan have been ex- convergence and participation of all The British government is posed to the consequences of the 20- Pakistan, as the two main neighbors countries in the region, especially set to announce its new trav- year occupation of the country by the of Afghanistan understand the suf- neighbors to achieve common goals el review of dozens of coun- United States and its Western allies. fering of Afghans people. of peace, prosperity, development tries including making a key He added Pakistan’s foreign minis- “Both countries have common and and collective security. decision whether to move ter is visiting Tehran for the second close positions on Afghan peace and The Iranian foreign ministry spokes- Pakistani to amber list, out time in less than six months and now believe that the peace should be person yesterday stated that the Pa- of the travel ban Red List, or Qureshi is the first high-ranking dip- implemented without foreign inter- kistani Foreign Minister will arrive continue its categorization. lomatic official of the government to ference and with the participation of in Tehran on Thursday. Trusted Pakistani sources travel to Tehran with the beginning all Afghan internal groups.” He not- In response to a question about the familiar with Pakistan’s of the 13th government in Iran. ed. He said Tehran and Islamabad purpose of Qureshi’s visit to Iran, lobbying with the British Hosseini said that Iran and Pakistan are opposed to military solutions Khatibzadeh said: This visit is at government told media have had good coordination on Afghan- to resolve the crisis in Afghanistan the request of the Pakistani Foreign that the chances of Paki- istan in recent years and have always and emphasize the formation of an Minister and the main agenda of the stan coming out of the Red held close consultations with each oth- inclusive and national government. visit will be bilateral matters and Af - ISLAMABAD: Uzbek ambassador to Pakistan Aybek Arif Usmanov List are “fifty, fifty”. er. The ambassador added Iran and The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan ghanistan. in a meeting with Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noor-ul-Haq Qadri. – DNA PM, Russian President discuss Afghanistan

ic sustenance. DNA Imran Khan underscored the importance of coor- ISLAMABAD: Prime dinated approaches in Minister Imran Khan addressing the evolving and Russian President situation and noted that Vladimir Putin on Wednes- Pakistan attached high im- day exchanged views on portance to the role of the the evolving situation in Troika Plus format. Afghanistan — as well as PM Imran Khan ex- discussing the bilateral re- pressed satisfaction at lations between Pakistan the upward trajectory of and Russia. Pakistan-Russia relations, Prime Minister Khan, with increased high-level during the telephonic con- exchanges and growing co- versation, stressed that a operation in diverse fields. peaceful, secure and stable The Prime Minister reiter- Afghanistan was vitally im- ated the Government’s re- portant for Pakistan and solve to strengthen trade regional stability. Besides relations as well as bilat- ensuring safety, security eral collaboration in the and protection of rights of energy sector, including Afghans, an inclusive politi- the early realization of the cal settlement was the best Pakistan Stream Gas Pipe- way forward, he added. line Project. The PM underscored that The two leaders agreed to the international commu- closely cooperate within nity must stay positively the SCO for promoting re- engaged in support of the gional peace and security. people of Afghanistan, to The premier reiterated his help address humanitarian invitation to President Pu- needs and ensure econom- tin to visit Pakistan. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]