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IslamabadMonday, March 22, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Kyrgyzstan ready Palestine Envoy Full lockdown to export cotton to visits Allama not on cards: Pakistan: Envoy Iqbal University Asad Umar Detailed News On Page-03 Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-01 Briefs PDM is a Opp will back Maryam COVID-19 vaccine during NAB hearing: Fazl a must thing of past, Time to hold govt accountable says Maryam; says anyone who "speaks against Nawaz Sharif will be silenced DNA ISLAMABAD: President Dr Bureau Report Arif Alvi Sun- says Shibli day said that LAHORE: Leaders of all COVID-19 The corrupt mafia considered itself above the opposition parties in vaccine was the Pakistan Democratic “a must” ad- the law. Completion of public welfare and Movement will accompany vising peo- PML-N’s Maryam Nawaz to ple to beware of skeptics of development projects priority of the govt her hearing at the National vaccine as they were igno- Accountability Bureau on ruined the PML-N. rant. “Beware of those who March 26, JUI-F Chief Maula- Shujaat Hamza Parties in the PDM were at who create doubt, as they na Fazlur Rehman said. loggerheads with each other know not. Covid-19 vaccina- Maulana Fazlur Rehman ISLAMABAD: Minister for and were serving their own tion is a must,” he said on made the announcement Information and Broadcast- interests. They were not Twitter. The president’s re- while talking to media per- ing Senator Shibli Faraz following the interest of the marks came after skeptics sons after meeting Maryam Sunday declared Pakistan people and were pursuing raised questions on effica- Nawaz in Jati Umra. He said Democratic Movement only self centered politics. cy of vaccine after Prime that there was no rift in the (PDM), a grand opposition The country’s economy had Minister Imran Khan was opposition alliance, con- alliance, as a story of the started performing better as tested positive on Saturday tacts were maintained and past and said the alliance compared to other countries two days after getting jab. they would move forward to- LAHORE: PDM chief Maulana Fazal ur Rehman met with PML N Vice actually led by politically im- in the region, he added. He clarified that the vac- gether. He said that we will President Maryam Nawaz and PML N leader Hamza Shahbaz at Jati mature and juvenile leaders. The minister said the corrupt cine was given in two dos- wait for the decision of the Umra, on Sunday. They discussed future course of action. – DNA “PDM leaders were fighting failed miserably as it could mafia considered itself above es and it took a few weeks PPP regarding the resigna- reached Jati Umra where he al Accountability Bureau that PDM is united, some for their personal interests not impress the people. the law. Completion of public to become effective. The tions. He hoped that PPP was received by party leaders (NAB), he said that NAB issues will be controlled rather than for the sake of Pakistan Muslim League welfare and development pro- president explained that in would respect the wishes including PML-N vice presi- was always a puppet. Mil- through mutual contacts the people,” he expressed Nawaz (PML-N) Vice Pres- jects during the remaining most cases the vaccine was of the remaining nine par- dent Maryam Nawaz and cen- lions of PDM workers will adding that the decision these views while address- ident Maryam Nawaz was tenure was the priority of 100% effective and in re- ties of the PDM. tral leader Hamza Shahbaz. accompany Maryam Nawaz of the PPP’s CEC will be ing a press conference here. pursuing disastrous egois- the government, he added. maining, it greatly reduced The minister said that the tic and stubborn politics. On the issue of growing differ- PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif during her appearance on awaited. PPP will be asked severity of infection which opposition’s movement had Her childish policies had Continued on Page 06 ences in the PDM, the leader also attended the meeting March 26, while PDM lead- to respect the opinion of 9 increased survival rate. of the opposition alliance, through video link. ers will also be by her side. parties. We will move for- Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Speaking about the Nation- Fazlur Rehman claimed ward effectively, he added. FATF: Diplomats wish good homework Travel completed health to PM Imran from 12 SAARC acknowledges Palestinian Envoy Ahmed Ameen, Australian High countries DNA Commissioner Dr Geoffrey Shaw, Envoy of the banned performance of NAB ISLAMABAD: Federal Min- According to a survey of ister of In- EU Androulla Kaminara are among well wishers Staff Report Gillani and Gallup Pakistan dustries and Staff Report 59 people have confidence Production A.M.Bhatti PM Imran thanks ISLAMABAD,: It is an hon- in NAB. Pakistan is the only Hammad RAWALPINDI: In an effort or for Pakistan that NAB country to whom China has to curb the spike of coro- Azhar said ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner well-wishers under the leadership of signed a memorandum of navirus cases in Pakistan, Sunday the in Pakistan, Chinese Ambassador to Paki- Justice Javed Iqbal is the understanding (MoU) for ISLAMABAD: A day after being diag- the Civil Aviation Authority homework to help Pakistan stan, Ambassador of Switzerland to Paki- focal organization of Paki- eradication of corruption. nosed with the coronavirus, Prime (CAA) on Saturday notified leave the Financial Action stan and Australia’s High Commissioner to stan under United National Pakistan and China are now Minister Imran Khan took to Face- a fresh list of countries cat- Task Force’s (FATF) grey Pakistan also wished a speedy recovery for Conventions against Cor- jointly working for ensuring book to thank everyone for their egorised into A, B and C af- list has been “completed”. the Prime Minister. ruption. Country’s apex An- transparency in China Pa- “good wishes and prayers.” Prime ter emergence of South Af- Speaking to the media Palestinian Ambassador Ahmed Ameen, ti-Corruption Organization, has been lauded by SAARC kistan economic coordina- Minister Khan, who is self-isolating, rican and Brazilian strain of here, Hammad Azhar said High Commissioner of Australia Dr Geof- NAB is a role model not countries including India. tion CPEC projects. NAB also shared a photo of him sitting in virus and imposed a com- Pakistan was put on the frey Shaw, Ambassador of the European only for Pakistan but also Owing to outstanding per- is the only anti corruption a chair at his Bani Gala residence. plete ban on travel from grey list because of the Union Androulla Kaminara, German Am- for entire SAARC countries formance of NAB, reputed organization in Pakistan 12 countries. The travel previous governments but bassador to Pakistan Bernhard Schlagheck, as NAB had been unani- national and International which is playing a vital role Continued on Page 06 restrictions and a ban on that the PTI regime would the US Embassy, Ambassador of Soma- mously elected as Chair- organizations like Trans- in recovering looted money inbound passengers from “soon” help remove the lia Khadija Mohamed Almakhzoumi and Besides, other members of the diplomatic man of SAARC Anti Corrup- parency International Pa- from culprit elements and 12 countries, categorised country from it. “The Oppo- Chairman of the High Council for National corps have wished the prime minister early tion Forum which is great kistan, World Economic since its inception have as C, will remain effective sition’s attitude has always Reconciliation in Afghanistan, Dr Abdullah recovery and health. The Indian Prime Min- achievement of Pakistan Forum, PILDAT and Mishal recovered Rs. 714 billion. from March 23 to April 5. remained negative and al- Abdullah also prayed for swift recovery of ister Modi has also sent a message to the due to NAB’s efforts. Pakistan have also appreci- The CAA said in a notifica- ways been against the coun- Prime Minister Imran Khan from Covid-19. Prime Minister wishing him early recovery. The performance of NAB ated NAB’s performance. Continued on Page 06 try’s integrity,” he said. tion: “Conveyed by NCOC, there will be a complete travel ban on inbound travel Amin for No lockdown on cards: Asad to Pakistan from category Pakistan restoration C countries, including with- Price of Sputnik records Khayam Abbasi Major decisions likely drawal of exemptions ear- of forests lier provided to Pakistani passport holders, NICOP V recommended 3,667 new ISLAMABAD: Federal Min- in NCOC meeting ister for Planning, Develop- holders and POC holders. tory Authority of Pakistan covid-19 Staff Report ment and Special Initiatives The temporary measure is Staff Report (DRAP) took the decision Staff Report being introduced in contin- ISLAMABAD: On World Asad Umar dismissed ru- regarding the price of the cases mours that the country was ISLAMABAD: The National Command Operation Cen - uation to the steps being ISLAMABAD: The Drug vaccine during an emergen- Forests Day taken to curb the spread of (Sunday), heading towards a "complete tre (NCOC) will hold an important session to make Regulatory Authority of Pa- cy meeting convened by the Covid-19 in Pakistan.” The taff eport the Special lockdown". The National decisions regarding the closure of schools and the kistan (DRAP) has recom- regulatory authority. S R CAA has updated its catego- mended the price of Rus- Assistant to Command and Operation conduction of exams amid surging coronavirus cases Sources said the federal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ry C, for inbound travellers sian coronavirus vaccine, the Prime Centre (NCOC) chief was today, per sources. The country is currently under cabinet will give the final has reported 44 deaths in and shifted the United King- Sputnik V, to teh Pakistani Minister speaking to private news the third wave of coronavirus which is said to be more approval of the recom- the last 24 hours by novel dom from category C to cat- government, according to for Climate Change Malik channal. The discussion re- lethal and dangerous by the health authorities. The mendations sent by Drug coronavirus as the num- egory B, a spokesman for sources. The vaccine was Amin Aslam said forest volved around the rising num- meeting is expected to decide the implementation of Regulatory Authority of ber of positive cases has the Aviation Division said. imported by a private com- restoration will help in bio- ber of coronavirus cases and smart lockdowns in more areas across the country. Pakistan (DRAP). Paki- surged to 626,802. The na- The CAA has updated its pany a few days ago. diversity conservation and the government's response According to sources, violations of the government's coro- stan received the first tionwide tally of fatalities category C, for inbound DRAP has recommended well-being of communities. towards it. Rumours of au- navirus standard operating procedures (SOPs) are being re- shipment of privately-im- has jumped to 13,843 on travellers and shifted the setting the price of two dos- He said Prime Minister thorities contemplating a ported in most of the schools where examinations are being ported Russian COVID-19 Sunday. United Kingdom from es of Russian Vaccine Sput- Imran Khan’s vision of Ten "complete lockdown" across conducted. Keeping that in view, the coronavirus monitor- vaccine, Gam-COVID-Vac According to the latest category C to category B, nik V between Rs 8,000 Billion Tree Tsunami Plan- the country were discussed. ing body will decide on the future course of action. It will be or Sputnik V, at the Jinnah figures by the National a spokesman for the Avia- and Rs 9,000. According tation project is aimed at proposed to keep the most virus-hit areas in the red zone in International Airport in Command and Operation tion Division said. to sources, Drug Regula- forest conservation. Continued on Page 06 the federal capital city and other provinces. Karachi earlier this week. Center (NCOC) 3,667 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours. Sindh remains Inside... the worst-hit province by Pakistan, China jointly celebrate cultural heritage the pandemic in terms of Faisalabad admn cases followed by Punjab, warns people against The colourful and engaging display of cultural heritage, is in line with the vision of leaders Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and spreading of dengue Islamabad. – Page 02 of Pakistan and China to pass on the traditional fraternal ties to the next generation Till now 263,058 coronavi- Kyrgyzstan ready lomatic corps, academia, think pass on the traditional fraternal ties sively evolved over the course Pakistani and Chinese puppetry. rus cases have been con- to export cotton to Special Correspondent tanks, cultural organizations, Pa- to the next generation and build a of millennia and artistically cap- In his welcome remarks, Am- firmed in Sindh, 197,177 in Pakistan: Envoy kistani community and Pakistani community of shared future in the tures various facets of folk cul- bassador of Pakistan, Mr. Moin Punjab 79,245 in Khyber – Page 03 BEIJING: The Embassy of the and Chinese school children. new era. Cultural and people-to-peo- ture, fables and story-telling tra- Ul Haque, congratulated the Pakhtunkhwa, 51,414 in RCCI expresses Islamic Republic of Pakistan and The colourful and engaging display ple exchanges are vital means to fos- ditions of the two countries. The participating organizations Islamabad, 19,327 in Ba- concern over China Puppet Art Theater co-host- of cultural heritage, including pup- ter harmony, friendship, synergies audience was particularly fasci- for showcasing the intangible lochistan, 11,609 in Azad proposed ordinances ed a Celebration of Pakistan-China petry, is in line with the vision of and people’s history. nated to observe similarities in Kashmir and 4,972 in – Page 04 Civilization and Cultural Heritage the leaders of Pakistan and China to The art of puppetry has progres- style, technique and rendition of Continued on Page 06 Gilgit-Baltistan. through Puppetry and Related Furthermore 5,974 individ- SCO countries celebrate Arts, in collaboration with Rafi uals have lost their lives the Int’l Day of Nowruz – Page 05 Peer Theater Workshop. The cul- to the epidemic in Punjab tural festivities were held at the 4,479 in Sindh, 2,208 in Saudi coalition Grand Theater of China Puppet KP, 543 in Islamabad, 333 launches air raids on Art Theatre. The event, which co- in Azad Kashmir, 203 in Houthi-held capital incided with the World Puppetry Balochistan, and 103 in – Page 06 Day, was one of the key highlights Gilgit-Baltistan. Nowruz: Harbinger of a year-long celebrations to mark Pakistan has so far con- of convergence the 70 th anniversary of the estab- ducted 9,773,993 corona- and friendship lishment of diplomatic relations virus tests and 41,960 in – Page 07 between Pakistan and China. the last 24 hours. 581,852 Pakistan’s role in China- The event was attended by a coronavirus patients have US breakthrough hailed large gathering of high-ranking recovered in the country – Page 08 officials from the government de- whereas 2,900 patients are partments, members of the dip- in critical condition. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Monday, March 22, 2021 Police Briefs considered public service Webinar on as worship US-China relations Mehboob Ahir SARGODHA: Police station held Jhal Chakian SHO, Sham- sheer Ali Joya, ASI Moham- Nazir Siyal mad Ijaz and Muhammad Saleem have said that on KARACHI: The US-China the special instructions confrontation for Global criminals are being closely Dominance and Pakistan’s monitored within the limits Foreign Policy options were of their police station and discussed in the webinar or- operations against them ganized by The Global and are also being continued. Regional studies Center, If the media also points out IoBM on Saturday, March crimes, our entire team will 20, 2021. Ambassador Asif take full action against crim- Ali Khan Durrani and Lt inal elements, he added. We General Naeem Khalid Lo- understand public services dhi (Retd) HI(M) discussed as worship and our doors key insights. Ambassador will be open to the public 24 Ghulam Rasool Baluch hours a day, he added. was the moderator. Lt Gen (Retd) Lodhi viewed that any tension between US-Chi- 54 criminals na will affect the world as well as Pakistan. China may held, be on a path to change the contraband world economic order by countering the power of the recovered Dollar. With CPEC in the offing, Lt Gen (Retd) Lodhi opined that Pakistan must Bureau Report act strategically as China, FAISALABAD, Police have India, and Afghanistan are arrested 54 criminals and a part of CPEC. Looking at recovered drugs and illegal the history and proximity, ISLAMABAD: A group photo of senator Saufullah Niazi chief organizer PTI, Amir Mehmood Kiani Secy general PTI, Arshad Dad Khan, weapons from their posses- he said that Pakistan needs Nazir Jutt, Hafeez Pasha, Salman Aftab, Malik Suleman, Zafar Bakhtawari, Noman Shah and Waqar Bakhtawari at the dinner given at sion in the district during to shift towards the East – the residence of Senator Abdul Qadir.– DNA last 24 hours. specifically China and Rus- According to police, raid- sia. Ambassador Durrani ing teams nabbed one pro- said that the Belt and Road claimed offender and 12 Initiative will be China’s key drug pushers and recovered project. Pakistan must ob- Faisalabad admn warns people 5.9 kg hash and 144 liter liq- serve which countries are uor from their possession. playing a positive role in its The police also held 19 gam- economic security. Accord- blers with stake money of ing to Amb. Durrani, the US Rs 12,5240. turned into a Hyperpower against spreading of dengue In a crackdown against ille- and was entangled in sever- gal weapons, police arrest- al direct and indirect global mittee held on a weekly ba- the field and Junkyards, without the cooperation of demics Control Dr.Muham- SOPs during the ongoing ed 18 persons and recov- military conflicts, while Chi- Ishfaq Mughal sis. The meeting was also cemeteries, nurseries the citizens so awareness mad Zulqarnain briefed week to ensure implemen- ered 17 pistols and one gun na as an emerging power attended by officials from should be checked immedi- programs should be con- about the performance re- tation of Corona SOPs and from them. Meanwhile, the did not involve itself in any FAISALABAD: Deputy Education, Health, Social ately while other hotspots tinued to make them aware port on anti-dengue. lock down. police also held 4 kite sell- confrontation. The panelists Commissioner Muham- Welfare, Environment, should not be hidden from of the implementation of 63 more shops sealed He informed that on 5th ers and recovered kites and agreed that Pakistan needs mad Ali has directed that Civil Defense, Livestock, view. He clarified that an- precautionary measures to in Faisalabad day, 3 schools were sealed string rolls from them. a strong regional policy to anti-dengue teams should Industries, Labor, WASA, ti-dengue activities of all keep them safe from den- The district administration and 2 were issued warn- Further investigation was set smooth ties for its eco- be vigilant in the field to PHA, Punjab Police, TEV- the departments should gue mosquitoes. He said yesterday sealed 63 more ings. He further said that underway, said police. nomic development. eradicate the larvae and TA and other departments. be made clear. He said that keeping Android mo- shopping malls, marriage 50 shopping malls and 10 the progress is being mon- The Deputy Commissioner that the concerned depart- bile phones functional and halls, restaurants and pri- restaurants were sealed PR takes itored regularly, if there directed that dengue lar- ments should ensure their upload the activities on the vate schools for violating for violating Corona SOPs UNDP Pak was negligence seen the vae breeding sites should attendance in the meet- portal daily. He expressed Corona SOPs and imposed and fines were also im- steps to strict action would be tak- be surveyed frequently and ing of Tehsil Emergency concern over the constant 3 lac fine to the violators posed. He directed to the builds GB en against area in charge. effective measures should Response Committees uploading of unnecessary while total 253 points Assistant Commissioners recover He said this while review- be taken for continuous and keep the DC office images by some depart- have been sealed so far in that implementation on co- Judiciary’s ing the implementation of checking of such places informed of the proceed- ments and urged to correct a week. Deputy Commis- rona SoPs should be imple- Rs8375 m anti-dengue measures in and timely vector surveil- ings report of the meeting. them before the next meet- sioner Muhammad Ali said mented in letter and spirit capacity a meeting of the District ISLAMABAD: Pakistan lance. He urged the teams He said that prevention ing.During the meeting, that action was being tak- and there is zero tolerance Emergency Response Com- Railways (PR) was making to keep their eyes open in of dengue is not possible District Coordinator Epi- en against the violation of in this regard. DNA all out efforts to recover the outstanding amount of GILGIT: Amid many oth- Rs8375million payable by Men allegedly er responsibilities, justice the departments of the fed- HC of Bangladesh wants sector professionals are eral and provincial govern- gang-rape woman responsible for ensuring ments on account of using citizen’s their basic human its different services. with mental disability rights. It is for this reason The federal departments to boost bilateral trade that UNDP Pakistan’s Amn- had to pay an amount o-Insaf Programme organ- of Rs709.084 million, News Desk the major item being ex- by day through vaccina- largest export destina- ized two five-day trainings bid aza provincial departments A R ported to Pakistan. Both tion and it is available for tion of Pakistan whereas on Human Rights and Rule Rs1980.217 million and au- FAISALABAD: At least two men allegedly gang-raped a countries should identify every person. among the top importing of Law for the District Judi- LAHORE: High Commis- tonomous and private bod- young woman with a mental disability, with her widowed new areas for cooperation. Moreover there is no re- countries for Pakistan. ciary of Gilgit Baltistan at sioner of Bangladesh Ra- ies Rs5685.736 million, an mother on Sunday accusing the police of deliberately de- He said that the exports of striction on getting visa Although, the balance the Judicial Academy, Gilgit. hul Alam Siddique has said official in the Ministry of laying action against the culprits. Bangladesh to China are business and family visas of two-way trade heavily Held between 8 March to 17 that the both countries Railways told APP. Faisalabad police said the two men subjected the young being increased gradual- are available but the visa favours Pakistan but at March 2021 while observ- should take maximum On the directives of Minis- woman to sexual assault in the city’s Haji Abad neighbour- ly. He said that at present obtaining procedures are present the volume of mu- ing strict Covid SOPs, the steps to strengthen their ter for Railways Azam Khan hood. A first information report (FIR) has been registered all industries in Bangla- lengthy. tual trade is still below the first round of the training relations in all economic Swati, he said the Ministry against the suspect at the Nishatabad Police Station. desh are open and fully The High Commission- actual potential. The LCCI was for judges from Gilgit sectors. He was speaking of Railways has approached On the other hand, the survivor’s mother claimed that functional. He said that er lauded the role of President said that the at a meeting at the Lahore Division while the second the federal and provincial the police were not arresting the suspected individuals. Jute and tea are the major the Lahore Chamber of volume of bilateral trade Chamber of Commerce & round will be held for judges departments for recovering She further alleged that authorities had not included any exports of Bangladesh. Commerce & Industry between Pakistan and Industry. The LCCI Pres- from Skardu Division. Led the outstanding amount. charge of sexual abuse in the FIR. There is great demand for in promoting trade and Bangladesh was around ident Mian Tariq Misbah, by Professor Niaz. A. Shah To a question, he said that The woman’s mother said an examination to confirm the jute products because of economic activities. LCCI 835 million dollars in Vice President Tahir Man- from University of Hull and Pakistan Railways has re- sexual assault took place three days ago but Faisalabad the ban on plastic and oth- President Mian Tariq Mis- 2019. Pakistan’s exports zoor Chaudhry and Hon- trained as a barrister at the trieved around 439.8 acres police have not provided the medico-legal report. er materials. bah said that after India, to Bangladesh are around orary Consul General of Lincoln’s Inn, London, the precious land worth billion Faisalabad police, she further claimed, had not even sent He said that major export- both Pakistan and Bangla- 793 million dollars while Bangladesh Humayun Fa- target of these trainings was of rupees from private the DNA samples to the Punjab Forensic Science Agency ing countries for Bangla- desh happen to be major our imports from Bangla- reed also spoke on the oc- to strengthen the capacity individuals under its an- (PFSA) in Lahore for further tests. desh are China, European members of SAARC in desh are merely 42 million casion. The High Commis- of Gilgit Baltistan’s entire ti-encroachment operation Union and USA. He said terms of the size of their dollars. sioner said that intensive district judiciary. across the country during that China allowed special economies and it should “Pakistan is a major sup- market research, frequent Honourable Chief Justice the last two and half years. preferences to Bangladesh be our prime objective plier of cotton fabrics, visits of trade delegations, GB Chief Court inaugurated The official said the en- as many Chinese compa- to effectively utilize this cement, yarn, leather, FCCI chief warns exchange of socio-cultural the training and also the GB croachment operation has nies are doing business in platform. He said that vacuum pumps and other programs and close con- Judicial Academy. This will been launched with the as- Bangladesh. We support South Asian Association textile items etc. to Bang- against constructions tact between trade bodies be the first training in the sistance of railway police the export industry by for Regional Cooperation ladesh. On the other hand, of the two countries can newly established Judicial and district administrations. providing them subsidies (SAARC) should play its the major imports from lift the existing trade lev- Academy of Gilgit Baltistan. Giving details, he said on agri land on raw materials, tax/duty role to enhance regional Bangladesh include Jute, el between the two coun- etc. He said that due to trade that is low as com- unmanufactured Tobacco, Judges from Punjab and the department retrieved check this negative trend tries. the Corona pandemic our pare to the other econom- Fasteners, Yarn of jute, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Judi- 230.33 acres land in Punjab, Bureau Report through policy interven- The High Commissioner growth was declining but ic blocks. He said that Cotton waste, Tea and Hy- ciary also delivered guest 115.92 acres from Khyber tion, providing maximum said that jute and tea are now we are improving day Bangladesh is the 10th drogen peroxide etc. lectures via zoom/team. Pakhtunkhwa, 81.81 acres FAISALABAD: Strict ban incentives and encourag- from Sindh and 11.74 acres may be clamped on the ing technology transfer from Balochistan. construction of commer- at the farm level. He ap- The official said that out of cial, industrial or residen- preciated the mega pro- the total land, 66.687acres tial units on cultivable ject of olive cultivation in were commercial, 285.9 agricultural land to avert Pakistan and said that it acres were residential and increasing threats of food will not only cut down our 87.213 acres were the agri- security, said Chaudhary import bill of edible oil but cultural land of the Pakistan Talat Mahmood Senior also have a positive salu- Railways. Vice President Faisalabad tary impact on the overall He said the government Chamber of Commerce & environment. was taking several steps to Industry (FCCI). Engineer Ahmed Has- retrieve encroached land Addressing the second san Patron-in-chief of from the land grabbers in- meeting of the FCCI the standing committee cluding detailed survey was Standing Committee on stressed the need to in- being carried out to identify CPEC, he expressed grave troduce latest agriculture the encroached land, occu- concern over the unprec- technologies to enhance pied by the individuals and edented increase in the per acre yield. He said that under illegal occupation of import bill of food items. it will help to overcome various government depart- He said that the Govern- the issue of rural poverty ments. – APP ment must take immedi- in addition to achieving ate remedial measures to food autarky. One corona patient dies FAISALABAD: One more patient died of the COV- ID-19 in the district, while 96 persons tested positive during the last 24 hours. A spokesperson for the health department said on Saturday that the death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 573 in the district. He said that 922 tests for coronavirus were conduct- ed in public and private sectors labs during the same period. – DNA 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEMonday, March 22, 2021 DC urges Briefs citizens to PNCA to Kyrgyzstan ready to export adopt SoPs celebrate Khayam Abbasi RAWALPINDI: Deputy “Pakistan cotton to Pakistan: Envoy Commissioner (DC) Rawal- pindi Capt. (r) Muhammad Day” The ambassador of Kyrgyzstan said his country attached great importance to its relations Anwar-ul-Haq has urged the citizens to adopt all possible with Pakistan and wanted to deepen bilateral ties. He said bilateral relations can further be precautionary measures Raja Pervaiz cemented and diversified by spurring trade and business activity between the two countries against coronavirus and fol- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Na- low the Standard Operating tional Council of the Arts no route available that is why cur- Procedures (SOPs) issued (PNCA) would organize a Zubair Ahmad rently cotton cannot be brought by the Punjab government special musical event to into Pakistan. to protect themselves celebrate “Pakistan Day” on ISLAMABAD: Erik Beishembiev, He explored this opportunity with against the virus. March 23 at the PNCA Audi- Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan along Taufeeq Sehgal and both sides According to a district ad- torium. According to PNCA, with Mr. Zahid Latif Khan, Chair- agreed to move forward in this ministration spokesman, the Arts Council would also man ISE RMC visited Kohinoor regard. The ambassador of Kyr- the DC had canceled the arrange a reception for the Textile Mills. gyzstan said his country attached permits of all the gatherings winners of National Civil Taufeeq Sehgal CEO of one of the great importance to its relations and programs allowed earli- Awards on March 24. largest listed composite Textile with Pakistan and wanted to deep- er by the district administra- The artists representing mills received them and briefed en bilateral ties. He said bilateral tion. The decision has been all four provinces including them about their operations. Ms. relations can further be cemented taken to control spread of Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Sabina Mukhamedianova, eco- and diversified by spurring trade coronavirus, he added. Jammu Kashmir would pres- nomic counselor of Kyrgyz Repub- and business activity between the He said, all the programs ent national songs in the lic accompanied them. two countries. including Majalis, Meh- musical show. The National It may be mentioned here that Ambassador Erik further told fil-e-Naat, Urs, public gath- Puppet Theatre of PNCA Pakistan’s cotton production has that he was ready to talk to erings, conferences, cinema would also perform a puppet decreased over the years there- businessmen from his country halls, theaters, Jashan-e-Ba- show conveying message of fore Pakistan has to import cot- in order to convince them to haran, sports and cultural patriotism and love for the ton from abroad, mainly from the come to Pakistan and explore activities and other events country. The puppet char- USA. The ambassador of Kyrgyz various business opportunities scheduled to be held in wed- acters would also present Republic told that his country is here. The Pakistani side assured ding/banquet halls and Mar- folk takes, skits and national the best producer of cotton and the ambassador that they would quees of the district would songs to educate and induce is ready to export cotton to Paki- their best in further promoting not be allowed. patriotism and llove for the stan. He said the since there was bilateral relations. country. Director Gener- Transporters al PNCA Dr. Fouzia Saeed told APP that the event was LokVirsa offers courses warned of aimed to mark Pakistan Day that reminds us the sacrific- Academia, lawmakers’ joint under PM program strict action es of millions of Muslims in RAWALPINDI:The Pun- achieving a separate home- ISLAMABAD: National Institute of Folk and Tradi - tional Heritage (LokVirsa) has launched three free jab Highway Patrol (PHP) land. She said that COVID-19 has launched a crackdown SOPs would be strictly adopt- working group formed six-month training courses under Prime Minister’s against overloaded vehi- ed during musical show. Parliamentarians Commission Social Sciences (IUCPSS), and service delivery by par- Hunarmand Pakistan program-Batch 2. According to details, the willing participants can apply in the cles which contribute to Staff Report for Human Rights and Muham- largest network of Pakistani liamentarians, policy makers, following courses including “Documentary Ad & fatal accidents. Accord- Theater mad Murtaza Noor National universities. The main func- IUCPSS member universities ing to Punjab Highway Po - ISLAMABAD: A Special Joint Coordinator Inter University tions of the working group and the community associat- Short Film Making”, Wood carving and Fine art (painting). The minimum educational qualification lice spokesman, the cam- Wallay to Working Group of Academ- Consortium for Promotion of would include organizing ed with research. paign has been launched ia and Parliamentarians has Social Sciences , has notified national/regional consulta- In addition, the working for admission in these courses is matriculation. The applicants’ age limit is 18 to 30 years old. on the directives of Addi - stage play been formed to develop re- 42 members working group tions, advocacy seminars, group would collaborate in tional Inspector General search and advocacy agenda which will include nineteen consultative workshops, con- setting the research agenda The six months course timing is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The applicants asked to submit the following ad - of police. ‘ChiryaGhar’ on SDGs, Human Rights and parliamentarians, twenty sen- ferences and other academic on annual basis, improving The transporters have been make recommendations to ior academics across Pakistan activities in the areas of the and strengthening the scien- mission documents; two passport size photos, two copies of your and your parents’ National warned of strict action on Mehmood Abdullah foster cooperation among aca- and three civil society experts. common interest, including tific, academic and research the violation, he said add- demia, civil society and parlia- The working group has been sharing of the expertise and capacities of the IUCPSS Identity Card (NIC), a copy of academic creden - tials, a copy of the domicile. ing, vehicles of the violators ISLAMABAD: Theatre Wal- mentarians, According to the established as follow up of other strengths. The working member universities in would be impounded be- lay would stage a unique notification, Chairman Nation- signed MOU among National group would also opt other SDGs and socio-econom- The admission form can be downloaded at www. navttc.gov.pk & www.kamyabjawan.gov.pk. sides imposing heavy fines. play 'ChiryaGhar' an adap- al Parliamentary Taskforce Ri- Parliamentary Taskforce, Par- members from the relevant ic-environment nexus in the He said the overloaded tation of 'The Zoo Story' by azFatyana, Member National liamentarians Commission fields from time to time. It will context of social sciences, After completing the form, send it to the following email [email protected]. You can also heavy vehicles not only put Edward Albee on Mrach 27. Assembly with the joint signa- for Human Rights and Mu- share expertise and resources human rights, arts and hu- the drivers at risk but the The play is being performed tures of Muhammad Shafique hammad and Inter University for efficient and effective use manities for meaningful re- send the form to the following number through WhatsApp.+923365770379. – DNA passengers and other road with reference to World Chaudhry Executive Director Consortium for Promotion of to improve the capacities of search at the universities. users as well. – APP Theater Day 2021, said a press release issued here. The Zoo Story is an Amer- ican play that was shunned Nawab of Junagadh meets by New York producers the first ever performance of the play was held in Ger- ambassador of Palestine many in 1959 later, it was performed in New York (Off Broadway) and contin- ued to be performed for 17 months. A young team mem- ber Usama Khan brings it to Islamabad the play titled: ChiryaGhar, directed by: Usama Ahmad Khan. The play would be organized out- doors and all SOPs would be strictly implemented.

IRSA releases ISLAMABAD: In continuity of efforts to highlight the case of Junagadh State, Nawab 66,900 of Junagadh Muhammad Jahangir Khanji and Sahibzada Sultan Ahmed Ali (Dewan of Junagadh) met Ambassador of Palestine to Pakistan Ahmed Rabai. cusecs water The Palestinian delegation was briefed about the accession of Junagadh State to Pa - kistan and the Indian occupation later on in 1947. The legal aspects of the issue were ISLAMABAD:Indus River also discussed as per cannons of international law. System Authority (IRSA) Furthermore, the importance of the resolution of the issue for sustainable peace in on Sunday released 66,900 South Asia was also highlighted. The delegation was presented with the recent reports cusecs water from various published on the history and issue of Junagadh State. – DNA rim stations with inflow of 62,300 cusecs. According to the data released by IRSA, water level in the Indus River Police guides get good response at Tarbela Dam was 1408.41 feet, which was 24.41 feet improving police image by the police guide has higher than its dead level Shujaat Hamza among the masses. They improved my confidence 1386 feet. Water inflow and were of a view that com- on the force," he said. outflow in the dam was re- ISLAMABAD:The com- plainants now felt secure “The guide received me corded as 17,800 and 12,000 plainants at various police themselves during visit of at I-9 police station and cusecs respectively. stations hailed the Inspec- police stations rather than he accompanied me until The water level in the tor General of Police, (IGP) getting frightened. my complaint was lodged, Jhelum River at Mangla Dam QaziJameel-ur-Rehman for Muhammad Fahad Shoaib, a “said Rehman another vis- was 1098.00 feet, which appointing guides at police varsity student who visited itor. Luqman, a resident was 58.00 feet higher than station to assist the visitors Ramna police station said of I-10/1 who came to the its dead level of 1040 feet in resolving their grievances. he was satisfied with this police station to file a dis- whereas the inflow and out- Terming the move a pos- new initiative as it gave a pute application said 'Tha- flow of water was recorded itive step towards chang- feeling of honor and respect na culture' being changed as 29,600 and 40,000 cusecs ing typical 'thana culture' to the complainant. due to the appointment of respectively. The release of they said it would also help 'Decent and polite attitude qualified staff. water at Kalabagh, Taunsa and Sukkur was recorded as 24,000, 16,400 and 7,200 cusecs respectively. – APP Education key to promote Kitchen items’ prices inclusivity: Dr. Shaista further dip America, and Europe, includ- stepping stone towards DNA ing representatives of minor- achieving the goal of giving ISLAMABAD: Continuing ities and youth, expressed an end to hate speech, vio- with declining trend for the ISLAMABAD: Education is their views in six different lence, persecution, margin- second consecutive week, the key to ensure inclusivity, sessions on Seerat and Glob- alizedation, and stigmatisa- the Sensitive Price Indicator social cohesion, and peaceful al Peace; Perspectives of tion of specific groups. The (SPI) based weekly inflation coexistence in a multicultur- Diverse Religious Communi- manual of the webinars, for the week ended on March al society. This was stated ties of Pakistan; Global and being prepared on the ba- 18, for the combined con- by Executive Director High- Local Perspectives; Youth, sis of the thoughts shared sumption group, witnessed er Education Commission and Concluding Recommen- by speakers, will be a rich decrease of 0.19 percent as (HEC), Pakistan, Dr. Shais- dations for Manual. contribution to inspiring compared to the previous ta Sohail while addressing The webinars aimed at en- the youth to move towards a week. The SPI for the week the closing ceremony of a couraging peaceful, inclusive, more tolerant society. under review in the above three-day series of webinars and empathetic communities She assured the UN officials mentioned group was record- entitled, “Nurturing Peace- in Pakistan through tools of HEC’s full support in car- ed at 146.86 points against ful, Respectful and Inclusive like active and continuous rying out webinars and work- 147.14 points registered in Societies in Pakistan: Seer- intersectional participations, shops on efforts to combat the previous week, according at counters hate speech dialogue, and collaboration. hate speech in the future. In to the latest data of PBS. As through decisive action,” These events also aimed to her closing remarks, United compared to the correspond- jointly organised by HEC and contribute to achieving the Nations Special Adviser Dr. ing week of last year, the SPI the United Nations Office on SDGs, in particular SDG16 Alice WairimuNderituem- for the combined consump- Genocide Prevention and the on building peaceful, inclu- phasised building resilience tion group in the week under Responsibility to Protect. sive and just societies. against hate, online and of- review witnessed an increase Twenty four speakers from She hoped that the webi- fline, while upholding the of 13.21 percent. – DNA three continents, i.e., Asia, nars would prove to be a role of youth in this regard. IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Monday, March 22, 2021 NCOC calls Briefs session RCCI expresses concern to decide One die, Pakistan Day another hurt parade in motorbike- over proposed ordinances truck collision In a statement, the Chamber president expressed strong reservations over the Mehmood Abdullah proposed bill, saying the country’s economy was going through difficult challenges due ISLAMABAD, The National DNA Command and Operation to the COVID-19 epidemic. The COVID has hit the business community hardest Center (NCOC) on Satur- ISLAMABAD: One mo- tion available under the In- ty hardest. At such a time, government has received day has decided to call its torcyclist was killed and Zubair Ahmad come Tax Ordinance 2001. introduction of a tax-exempt many times more tax. Abol- session on March 22 (Mon- another sustained critical These include company/ money bill has ringed alarm ishing tax exemptions will day) to decide Pakistan injuries when a motorbike RAWALPINDI: The Rawal- firm listings in the stock bells among the business stop investment in these Day Parade conduct amid collided with a parked pindi Chamber of Com- market, non-profit organiza- community. He said that sectors in the country as a rising disease trend across struck in Jehlum on Sun- merce and Industry (RCCI) tions, discounts/tax credits the Chamber has always de- result of which the FBR’s the country in general and day. According to rescue President Mohammad Na- on setting up refineries, manded that stakeholders annual tax targets will not the federal capital in par- sources, the tragic incident sir Mirza has expressed special economic zones be consulted in economic be met, he added. ticular. was occurred due to over deep concern over the gov- (SEZs) being setup under policy making. The IMF’s Governments around the The Forum would discuss speeding of motorcycle. ernment’s proposed money the China-Pakistan Econom- terms should be seen in the world have announced spe- either to cancel the main A motorcyclist was killed bill to abolish income tax ic Corridor and the Inde- context of the ground real- cial incentives, tax breaks parade of Pakistan Day cel- on the spot and other in- exemption and termed it a pendent Power Producers ities. and financial support pack- ebrations or hold limited jured was shifted to nearby mini budget. He said that as (IPPs), plant and machinery He said that actually tax ages in the wake of the Co- event on the occasion. hospital for proper treat- per media reports a summa- installation of new machin- exemption has led to an rona epidemic. The NCOC Monday morn- ment. ry in this regard has been ery, real estate investment increase in investment in He said that due to the Co- ing session would also take Police have registered a approved by the federal cab- trust, film industry, sports ber president expressed going through difficult chal- many sectors in Pakistan rona epidemic, business ac- stock of the education sec- case and further investiga- inet where about 77 propos- board and IT Export ser- strong reservations over lenges due to the COVID-19 especially in IT, Real Estate tivities were slowing down tion was underway. tor and prevailing disease als are under consideration vices. the proposed bill, saying epidemic. The COVID has Investment Trust and CPEC and a full recovery would situation across the country. for withdrawal of tax exemp- In a statement, the Cham- the country’s economy was hit the business communi- Industrial Zones and the take a long time. It may be mentioned here Rehman that Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on urges to Health Dr Faisal Sultan in a Wajiha hails brief press conference had follow SoPs underscored abrupt spike of COVID-19 in Covid-19 positivity ratio PM vision and public negligence in following safety protocols ISLAMABAD: Senior leader outdoors. of Pakistan Peoples Party We are working under the He has also urged the public (PPP) A. Rehman Malik guidance of minister for and provincial administra- Sunday urged the people tions to ensure compliance to strictly follow the stand- education to bring improvement ard operating procedures safety guidelines to avert (SOPs) to combat the third in higher education sector serious impacts of rising wave of deadly pandemic. pandemic spread amid third He prayed for the speedy DNA wave if the Coronavirus. recovery of Prime Minister Imran Khan from coronavi- ISLAMABAD, Parliamen- rus, said a press release. tary Secretary for Federal IGP urges Rehman Malik said the third Education and Professional police staff to wave of coronavirus has Training, Wajiha Qamar on spread not only in Pakistan Saturday said that Prime show positive but all over the world and Minister Imran Khan’s vi- unfortunately the increase sion for quality education attitude in positive cases of corona- would change the fate of across the country. virus is due to carelessness coming generations. Lamenting over the weak as SOPs and precautionary In an interview with PTV, policies of the previous re- DNA measures to control its rap- she said President and gimes, Wajiha said there id spread are not followed Prime Minister’s enlight- had been a vacuum in pol- ISLAMABAD: Inspector strictly. ened policy in the field of icy making but incumbent General of Police (IGP) Is- He said, “I had earlier said education would help entire government following the lamabad, Qazi Jameel-ur-Re- that the third wave of coro- nation. “We are working directives of PM was taking hman has directed the navirus could be more fatal under the guidance of min- imperative steps to achieve police station staff to than earlier two waves as I ister for education to bring speedy progress in educa- demonstrate positive atti- had warned in my book on improvement in the higher tion sector. tude towards complainants COVID and also in my ar- education sector, “she said. She added that improve- for improving police culture ticles that the second and The reforms, she said, was ment in policy would defi- in the federal capital. third waves of coronavirus being made to implement nitely enhance the soft Negative behavior and un- will prove more fatal”. ISLAMABAD: Madame Zlatomira Yurdakul and spouses of the Head of Missions the vision of Prime Minister image of Pakistan in the professional dealing with Rehman Malik said the donated school bags and pencils for the students of Gosha-e-Mashal. – DNA for equal education system comity of nations. the applicants may tarnish new UK strain of Covid is the repute of police force, spreading in Pakistan at the he said during his visit at moment that can remain ac- NAHE launches Kohsar Police Station on tive in the air for 24 hours. Saturday. Technical skills need The Inspector General He urged that the only way to combat the pandemic is 4-week course on of Police during his visit to follow the SOPs. He also checked record of first infor- urged the government to ex- online teaching of the hour: Shafqat mation report (FIR), front pedite the vaccination that desk facilities and hygenic billion could be increased conditions at the station. every citizen of the country Khayam Abbasi could be vaccinated. DNA up to $40 billion within He was accompanied by He prayed for all those who two years by equipping the Deputy Inspector General ISLAMABAD: The National Academy of Higher Education ISLAMABAD: Federal youth with skills. Moreover (DIG) operations Afzal Ah- are currently suffering from (NAHE) on Saturday launched a four-week course on Online Coronavirus. – APP Minister for Education and he said that the industry mad Kausar, Senior Super- Teaching. The purpose is to build capacity of faculty of both Technical Training Shafqat has played a key role in intendent of Police (SSP) public and private sector higher education institutions for Mahmood said that the creating jobs, Students are operations Dr Syed Mustafa PNCA, PCP teaching online. greatest need of the time benefiting from the use of Tanveer and Superinten- In keeping with the remit of NAHE, and in view of the cur- is for technical skills and industrial labs and other dent of Police (SP) city zone announces rent COVID-19 pandemic and post pandemic teaching in a industrial vocational educa- equipments. We lag far Umer Khan. blending or online environment, the Academy is extending tion which is the guarantor behind other countries in Rehman also made an inter- poster support to the higher education sector for online delivery of of rapid development and product manufacturing and action with the visitors and courses. To this end, NAHE has developed a foundational prosperity. Keeping in view are spending heavily on inquired about the staff be- competition level course, Online Teaching Level 1, for online teaching the importance of vocation- foreign exchange imports. havior and their complaints. to facilitate the Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) in the al training and skills of the We need to harness the He directed to expedite enhancement of online teaching pedagogies, engagement youth, the Prime Minister potential of our youth for the investigation process DNA in online learning environment, educational technology, and of Pakistan has launched the production and growth of pending cases to provide online evaluation strategies. revolutionary programs of goods so that they can early relief to the plaintiff. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan The main purpose of Online Teaching Course Level 1 is to for the said sector which run the technical and pro- National Council of the ‘Delay in registration of first develop and enhance the probability of success of the partic- will be successful with the ductive sectors on the right information report will not Arts (PNCA) in collabora- ipants in teaching online and blended courses at the HEIs in help of local industry. Un- track and the country can tion with the Population be tolerated, ‘ the Inspec- Pakistan. This course has been designed as a follow up to a der them, high tech and move forward. tor General of Police re- Centre Pakistan (PCP) high demand from universities in preparing and supporting modern style vocational Under the Skill Develop- would organize a poster marked. faculty for online teaching and use of educational technology education and training will ment Council Islamabad, He stressed the need to competition. tools to enhance instructional design of online content, in- be important for the youth. Associations, under which Industry such as pharma- technical and professional The competition is aimed launch an effective aware- crease engagement in online lectures, and develop formative The way will be paved for the Skill Development ceutical, flourmills, steel courses for men and wom- ness drive to eradicate to highlight the rapid pop- and summative assessments in an online environment. This the achievement and the Council and the Industry oil and Ghee and others. en are being introduced ulation growth in the coun- drugs and social crimes in is a 20-hour course comprised of both synchronous sessions youth of the country and would be benefit from each Our more than 70 million which are in high demand the society. try and it’s cross cutting containing live webinars lead by reputable and qualified in- the nation will set the stage other’s experiences. He people are employed in abroad. Consumption op- impact. Rehman asked the person- structors. NAHE initiated a call to all higher education insti- for development. He ex- said that practical educa- other countries, most of portunities in various in- nel to ensure all out efforts The theme for poster com- tutions for nominations on March 5, 2021 by reaching out to pressed these views during tion in vocational education these young people are dustries are also increasing petition is “Striking a bal- to maintain good liaison vice chancellors of all private and public universities in Paki- a meeting with Chairman would be ensured and the serving abroad by taking in Pakistan. He presented with the public. ance for sustainable popu- stan. Based on the nominations received over the course of Skill Development Council concept of “Ustaad –Sha- short-term courses in tech- the annual activity report lation growth. next two weeks, 403 faculty members from academic disci- Islamabad M. Akram Farid. gird” traditional training nical education, of course of Industry, Employers At pieces watercolours, plines ranging from social sciences to physical sciences, med- Chairman SDC Islamabad System should be abol- those countries that have Federation of Pakistan and Bike lifter poster paints and easy to icine, and arts have registered for the course from all across said that he has already ished. Chairman SDC made vocational education Skill Development Coun- post formats will be accept- Pakistan. Prof. Shaheen Sardar, Rector NAHE, delivered the signed a memorandum of further said that in order as a part of their general cil Islamabad to Federal gang busted; ed by Pakistan National opening remarks and instructors introduced themselves be- understanding with the Is- to trained the youth Gov- education and their pace of Minister for Education Council of the Arts until fore commencing first module i.e. enhancing instructional de- lamabad Industrial Associ- ernment can used free of economic growth is high. and Technical Training to 3 arrested March 31. sign with educational technology using cognitive load theory. ation, NTB, Chambers and Cost modern lab facility of The annual revenue of $24 Shafqat Mahmood. The top three winners will be given cash prizes. DNA

RAWALPINDI: The Police Month last have busted a dacoit and bike liter gang and arrested rain spell to ICCI opposes imposition of new taxes its three members besides tial investment. She said that the recovering 15 stolen mo- hujaat amza continue till S H time-bound tax exemptions should torcycles, two pistols and be allowed to continue for the ex- other items. Tuesday ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad isting businesses and urged that Chamber of Commerce & Indus- According to a police the government should announce spokesman, police team un- try (ICCI) has shown great con- at least a 5-year tax policy to give der the supervision of SHO DNA cerns over the media reports that a clear future direction to the busi- Sadiqabad was constituted to meet the conditions of IMF, nessmen and investors that would which after hectic efforts ISLAMABAD: Spokes- the government was preparing help them in making decisions for managed to net three ac- man Pakistan Meteorol- to introduce two ordinances to business expansion and invest- cused namely Zeeshan Ab- igical Department (PMD) impose taxes of Rs.290 billion ment with more confidence. Dr Khalid Malik Sunday by abolishing tax exemptions of Abdul Rehman Khan, Vice Presi- basi, ring leader, Muham- said the month last rain Rs.140 billion given to various sec- dent ICCI said that instead of im- mad Haris and Abdullah spell would continue till tors of the economy and slapping posing taxes through ordinances, Naseem who were dacoit, Tuesday (March 23) in surcharge of Rs.150 billion on the government should introduce bike lifter gang members twin cities of Islamabad power consumers. ICCI termed such proposals in the parliament and street criminals and and Rawalpindi including it a negative move as it would for thorough discussion on them allegedly involved in a num- KP,Gilgit-Baltistan and further enhance the cost of doing so that the genuine interests of ber cases registered in dif- north balochistan. ferent police stations. business, give rise to inflation for & Industry said that the power the growth of business activities The Acting President ICCI said business and economy could be Talking to media, he said Police recovered 15 stolen the common man, badly affect the tariffs in Pakistan were already as a result of which, all efforts that the withdrawal of existing safeguarded instead of issuing or- during the spell the wind business growth and damage the considered highest in the region, to revive the economy would be tax exemptions of Rs.140 billion dinances just to appease the IMF. motorcycles, cash, two pis- thunderstorm including confidence of potential investors. which have caused high produc- doomed to fail. from various sectors would affect He said that the IMF loans have tols and other items from hailstorm would likely to She expressed these views during tion cost and affected the compet- Therefore, she urged that instead the growth of business activities always created more problems their possession. grip the upper Punjab and a meeting with members of the itiveness of our industrial sector. of levying the power surcharge and damage the confidence of in- for businesses and the common They confessed to have isolated places of different business community. Abdul Re- In these circumstances, imposing of Rs.150 billion to tackle the vestors. She said that consistency man, therefore, instead of rely- committed dacoities, bike parts of the country. hman Khan Vice President ICCI, a huge burden of Rs.150 billion circular debt, the government in tax policies was vital for busi- ing on foreign loans, the govern- lifting and other crimes in Adding he said, the ongo- Khalid Chaudhry former Senior surcharge on power consumers should focus on improving the nessmen and potential investors ment should focus on generating different areas. ing rain spell would have a Vice President ICCI and others would further enhance the man- performance of power companies to make investment decisions. indigenous resources in order to A case has been registered positive impact on pollen were present at the occasion. ufacturing cost in Pakistan, lead by controlling their transmission However, the frequent changes in promote self-reliance and put the against all the accused count as it reduces in the Fatma Azim, Acting President, Is- to great increase in inflation for & distribution losses and power tax policies would have a negative country on the path of sustainable while further investigation federal capital. lamabad Chamber of Commerce people and further slowdown theft issues. impact on both existing and poten- economic growth. is underway, he added. Monday, March 22, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily IMF deadlines Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti A lonely path Deputy Editor: Abid Raza ITH an IMF deadline looming before it, the govern- HE PPP’s decision to contest the Azad Jam - ment is in a rush to complete the necessary obliga- ABC CERTIFIED mu and Kashmir (AJK) elections without elic - W tions imposed on the country by the global monetary iting the support of the PDM alliance is yet fund. One of the conditions placed—which has to be complet- Vol: 01 Issue: 306 T ed before the IMF executive board meeting scheduled for another worrying sign for opposition parties. A PPP Email: [email protected] breakaway looks likelier by the day. PPP claims that March 24th—is legislation for withdrawal of corporate tax ex- Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 emptions and instead increasing automatic electricity power it has the numbers in AJK and looks to be confident tariff. Unless an extension of the deadline can be negotiated, Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad in taking on the government. the release of a $500 million tranche is at stake. This might well be true—Peoples’ Party might be able The meeting is three days away, and with nothing concrete to to compete with PTI on near even footing in AJK, but it show for our obligations, the government is in a panic to com- must not forget the lessons that the recent Gilgit-Balti- plete the conditions immediately. The only way possible for us stan contest should have taught. to comply with the necessary legislations is through an ordi- nance—an Act would be near impossible to squeeze through. The PTI has a strong support base in many key areas, and government is putting in place a mechanism for automatic elec- the norm in regions like GB and AJK has been to vote tricity power tariff increases of about Rs5.36 per unit over the for the party that is in power in the centre. GB saw the next 27 months through presidential ordinances. The ordinance opposition parties allied, but still unable to form a gov- is set to be called “Ordinance to Further Amend the Regulation ernment after the results had been finalised. Is the PPP of Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electric Power truly confident of an upset, or is this just false bravado Act 1997”, with the law enabling the government to streamline at a time when the opposition looks weak? and impose electricity tariffs more easily. The government will, PML-N and other parties in the alliance have already in all likelihood, also pass an ordinance for corporate tax returns in order to comply with IMF’s deadlines, in the upcoming days. indicated that they could move on if the PPP chooses to Yet, even as the government tries to complete IMF’s condi - strike its own path. Consultations will be made after the tions last-minute, the burdens worsening the economy and stipulated April 2 deadline. increasing our dependence on the IMF are still in place and But as damaging the lack of support from PDM might regurgitating. Pakistan’s reliance on foreign commercial be for PPP, its status as one of the two largest parties in loans has been increasing at a swift pace. According to of - the alliance means that the loss will be felt both ways. ficial data of the Economic Affairs Division (EAD), during In the past two years, until the opposition parties joined July-February of fiscal year 2020-21, the government has the common cause, there was no pressure on the gov- received $7.208 billion total external inflows from multiple financing sources, which is 59 percent of annual budget esti - ernment at all. Even within parliament, the government mates of $12.233 billion. While the government struggles to might have had a problem in passing legislation, but meet its deadlines in order to secure IMF releases, it must the opposition had been unable to mount any serious also remember its campaign promises and work to free the challenge. Is the alliance willing to risk it all by taking country from the burden of foreign commercial loans which unflinching positions? In little over two weeks, the op- put us in this position in the first place. position parties will have to make a decision. SCO countries celebrate the Int’l Day of Nowruz meeting, the General Assembly welcomed the brightness, prosperity, and wealth. People wear those associated with climate change and environ- Vladimir Norov 2009 UNESCO decision including Nowruz in new clothes, visit relatives, especially the elderly mental degradation. the Representative List of the Intangible Cul- and neighbors, and exchange gifts made by ar- Under these conditions, the SCO Member States tural Heritage of Humanity. tisans, especially for children. There are street emphasized the importance of promoting inter- In the resolution, the UN General Assembly, em- performances of music and dance, community action in building a new type of international phasizing the importance of processes of mutual rituals, competitions in traditional sports and relations based on the principles and norms of cultural enrichment and the need to encourage handicrafts. Such practices in Nowruz celebra- international law, above all, mutual respect, jus- exchanges among civilizations, contributing to tions promote values of peace and solidarity be- tice, equality, and mutually beneficial coopera- the development of international cooperation, tween generations and within families, as well as tion. The countries of the SCO Family make a especially underlines that the basis of the an- reconciliation and neighbourliness between dif- significant contribution to maintaining peace, se- cient traditions of Nowruz reflects the cultural ferent communities, henceforth, contributing to curity and strengthening trust and cooperation characteristics and ancient customs of the civi- cultural diversity, friendship and understanding between countries and peoples. lizations of East and West, which had influenced among peoples and nations in the SCO region. In addition to that, the SCO Member States advo- the formation of these civilizations through the Over its millennial history, Nowruz has become cate the development of multilateral and bilateral mutual exchange of human values. a symbol of rebirth and renewal of nature and so- cultural ties that promote mutual understanding The resolution also recommends that UN Mem- ciety, of spiritual purification and human self-im- among nations, preservation of cultural diversity, Alisher Navoi, one of the ber States make efforts to raise awareness about provement. It represents prosperity, unity, broth- mutual respect, and dissemination of knowledge Nowruz and subsequently hold annual events to erhood, and mutual support to timeless cultural of the traditions and customs of the peoples of outstanding poets of the commemorate the holiday as deemedappropriate and historical values that unite the peoples. It is SCO Member States. They encourage intercultur- and encourages the study of its origins and tradi- a great heritage inherited by the peoples of the al dialogue in the interests of peoples in the SCO East, the great thinker, tions to spread knowledge of the Nowruz herit- SCO countries, and we must cherish and develop region, promote the enhancement of cultural di- statesman, the founder age to the international community. The focus of it. Nowruz knows no national borders; it unites versity, cooperation in research and preservation Nowruz on affirming life in harmony with nature, people as well as various societies through bonds of cultural and natural heritage in the region. of the Uzbek literary awareness of the inseparable link between cre- of goodwill and friendship. It is noteworthy that And so, the peaceful and constructive spirit of ative work and natural cycles of renewal, and a representatives of all ethnic groups, nationalities, Nowruz is deeply in tune with the “Shanghai language, whose 580th caring and respectful attitude toward the natural and cultural communities residing in the coun- spirit” - the main content of which is mutual birth anniversary was sources of life were also noted. tries celebrating Nowruz join the celebration of trust and benefit, equality, mutual consultation, Ban Ki-moon, who was UN Secretary-General when this bright holiday. This holiday is the best proof respect for the diversity of cultures and civiliza- celebrated by poetry the International Day of Nowruz was established of the enduring value of unity in diversity and a re- tions, the desire for joint development and the in 2010, said that the tradition dates back as far in minder that humanity shares a common destiny. values enshrined in the SCO Charter of June lovers around the world time as there was no written language. It allows us The study of the traditions of other peoples can 7, 2002. In this regard, the joint celebration of on February 9, wrote in to erase borders, overcome divisions, unite, and have a beneficial effect on mutual understanding Nowruz by the countries of the SCO Family has confront crises together. Care for the environment and on the way of the life of mankind itself. Now, profound meaning and particular significance in his works: Understand, calls collective approach and promotes friendship in the age of high technology, it has become eas- strengthening mutual understanding, mutual re- people of the whole between quite different cultures. This, of course, ier to obtain information that serves to bring dif- spect, and friendship among peoples, and bring- resonates with the values of the UN. After all, the ferent cultures closer. Eastern traditions, poetic ing cultures closer together in all their diversity. earth: enmity is a bad hope of renewal is a powerful driving force. The legends, and colorful festivals attract attention The SCO Secretariat, in cooperation with em- word Nowruz (Novruz, Navruz, Nooruz, Nevruz, of the world.The inspiring contemporary writers bassies of SCO countries and Chinese partners thing. Live in friendship Nauryz), means “new day,” and its spelling and pro- and filmmakers by the way they seamlessly com- in the PRC, annually organizes festive events on among yourselves--there nunciation may vary from country to country. bine antiquity with the future,the wisdom, and occasion of the International Navruz Day, com- Nowruz, the day of the vernal equinox, has been values of all peoples, captured in the songs, par- prised of an exhibition of arts and crafts of SCO is no better fate celebrated as the beginning of the new year for ables, and legends of antiquity, in the films and countries and photo exhibition depicting the tra- over 3,000 years in most of the SCO “family” coun- books of today, tell us how invaluable friendship, ditions of Navruz celebrations. The incendiary N 2010,the United Nations General As- tries, including those in Central Asia, as well as in mutual assistance, and human unity are. music, colorful dances, traditional sports/games, sembly in its 64th Session adopted a res- the Balkans, the Middle East, the Caucasus, the The great Eastern geniuses Abu Reyhan al-Biruni, and national rituals give the holiday a special I olution, arguing that Nowruz as the em- Black Sea Basin, and other regions of the world. Omar Khayyam, Ferdowsi, Nizami Ganjavi, Abdur- charm. As the SCO celebrates its twentieth an- bodiment of the unity of cultural heritage and Nowruz, both in its external manifestations and rahman Jami, and Alisher Navoi left behind a mul- niversary this year, 18 countries of our organi- centuries-old traditions plays an important role in its underlying sense, meant and honored.Above titude of poems about the Navruz celebration, in zation jointly celebrated Nowruz on March 19 at in strengthening ties between peoples based all, the arrival of spring - the time of year when the which they called on people to live in peace and the SCO Secretariat - our common home. on mutual respect and the ideals of peace and sun, having overcome the winter darkness as well harmony. Alisher Navoi, one of the outstanding In general, the broad celebration of Nowruz in good neighbourliness, approved March21as as cold and frost, began to gain strength again, poets of the East, the great thinker, statesman, the SCO region is in accordance with the UN- the International Day of Nowruz. The draft of and increase the daylight hours. On the other the founder of the Uzbek literary language, whose ESCO Universal Declaration of 2001on Cultural the resolution was prepared and submitted to hand, it is the time when nature awakens, wakes 580th birth anniversary was celebrated by poetry Diversity, which states that awareness of the uni- the UN General Assembly by the delegation up, seeks, and finds strength to renew itself again. lovers around the world on February 9, wrote in ty of humankind and the development of cultural of Tajikistan, one of the founding countries of An important tradition practiced during Now- his works: Understand, people of the whole earth: exchange, respect for the diversity of cultures, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, togeth- ruz celebrations in most of the SCO countries, enmity is a bad thing. Live in friendship among tolerance, dialogue, and cooperation in a climate er with the delegations of other SCO Member which cover almost half the world’s population yourselves--there is no better fate. Humanity has of trust and understanding are the best guaran- States, observer, and dialogue partner coun- and 60 percent of Eurasia, is the communion entered the third decade of the third millennium, tees of international peace and security. tries, including Albania, the Republic of North- and joint meal of relatives and friends at a festive filled with contradictions and cataclysms with ge- – The writer is the SCO ern Macedonia and Turkmenistan. At the same table decorated with objects symbolizing purity, opolitical and geoeconomics causes, as well as Secretary-General of SCO Colonizing minds: An in depth analysis HE indigenous manufacturing was abandoned, Today it’s been more than seven decades since we got rid times; professing the idea of white man’s burden. This Syed Nasir Hassan and Indians were coerced to buy the British prod - of the British rule, yet it seems that after plundering Indi- cultivation of narrative is being done under the veil of T ucts which were produced using the Indian raw an sub-continent with material resources decades ago, it is public diplomacy aimed at harnessing non-resident am- material. Extra duties were imposed in order to clamp now up to ransacking intellectual capital. Western powers bassadors of western dominance. By employing informal the indigenous products. The premise of Britain’s rule seem to have adopted a subtle way of legitimizing their colo- means, imperial powers particularly Britain is on retribu - Throughout the imperial raj, was never the so-called white man’s burden to civilize nial and cotemporary supremacy by employing the soft pow- tion of freedom of former colonies and dominions. but in fact the absolute subjugation and exploitation of er. What seems to appear as a part of public diplomacy, has As we are living in first empire free millennium, it is hard the political corporation had Indian sub-continent and its people. After incapacitating in fact deep rooted impacts. Most of the western powers, for imperial powers to digest the change and let go of the much of the Indian continent with its resources, British including the Great Britain have been offering scholarships leverage it used to have over foreign territories for centu- drowned Indian continent Government decided to roll back its imperialism to students from the under-developed and developing coun- ries. That is why west continuously ploy to shape modern Modern inception of world has now established new tries as a part of public diplomacy. However, most of the times as per their desires. In order to cast imperial shadows into depths of debt by but blurred battle grounds. What once was overt is time it seems that it is done in order to suffice the foreign to the present day world, discourse needs to be steered in a exploiting its resources for now done in an oblivious manner. Previously empires policy objectives through non-traditional and sneaky means. manner which should advocate the western high social and used to shape world dynamics at the expense of the Majority portion of the scholarships are offered to those political standards. Another aspect to this type of diploma- the empire’s own benefit colonies. Throughout the imperial raj, the political cor - countries which were once ruled by the British or Britain cy is to shape national identities through experience and poration had drowned Indian continent into depths of has encountered them in political manner. creating plethora of discourses. The free thinking has now and got the thrust it needed. debt by exploiting its resources for the empire’s own Although, the scholarships are mostly offered/granted to been molded into staged thinking and for that diaspora of benefit and got the thrust it needed. It has been noted underdeveloped countries but once scholarships students former colonies need to sing the symphony of the former It has been noted by Shashi by Shashi Tharoor that by the time East India Compa - are enrolled new form of orientalism comes into play where masters. The great “willingness” to share knowledge can ny (EIC) anchored on the shores of India, India made an occident instructs an orient to do the same task. The be judged by the fact who these former imperial powers Tharoor that by the time up 27% of the world GDP and by the time it left, India students are conditioned to see their home country in a are welcoming to people from former dominions but have a stood at merely 4%. The indigenous manufacturing was rather negative way. Rarely any non-resident scholar would very high cost of education for their own people. EIC anchored on the shores abandoned, and Indians were coerced to buy the British research upon European affairs and mostly their work is re- In such an environment, where education programs are products which were produced using the Indian raw ma - volves around the praise of westerners or criticism towards seems to be used to promote foreign objectives, developing of India, India made terial. Extra duties were imposed in order to clamp the their home country. What is achieved by doing so and what world needs to widen the thinking space and own the indige- indigenous products. The premise of Britain’s rule was it reflects? It reflects the sheer sense of degraded so - nous work and discourse by native scholars rather deeming up 27% of the world GDP never the so-called white man’s burden to civilize but in cio-political environment narrated by indigenous people pride in foreign funded studies. fact the absolute subjugation and exploitation of Indian of a country which is then exaggerated by the western – Syed Nasir Hassan is Research Fellow at and by the time it left, sub-continent and its people. After incapacitating much discourse. By using the same strategy, a passive message Islamabad Institute of Conflict Resolution (IICR). India stood at merely 4% of the Indian continent with its resources, British Gov - is being delivered throughout the globe that western civ - He is doing MPhil (Defence and Strategic Studies), ernment decided to roll back its imperialism. ilization still dominates and it rightfully ruled in colonial at Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad. IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Monday, March 22, 2021 PDM is a Briefs thing of... From Page 01 EU leaders Shibli Faraz urged the op- position, specifically Jamiat to meet Ulema e Islam Fazl (JUI-F) leader Maulana Fazlur Re- by video hman to not misguide the people about coronavirus conference and its vaccination. Com- menting on PDM’s press Foreign Desk briefing, he said the govern- ment was not worried about BRUSSELS: An EU sum- their plans but they should mit scheduled for Thurs- do something positive that day and Friday in Brussels could help the masses dur- will no longer be held in ing the coronavirus pan- person due to the accel- demic. He informed that the erating third wave of the government was taking op- coronavirus in Europe, a timum measures to control spokesman said. the inflation and was trying European Council chief to expand the targeted sub- Charles Michel, who or- sidy to facilitate masses, ganises the regular lead- adding, the difficult phase ers’ meetings, made the of economic hardship had decision “following the already been passed. surge of #COVID19 cas- Shibli said the government es in member states,” his would continue working for spokesman Barend Leyts the welfare and betterment tweeted on Sunday. of the people. Health cards The meeting is scheduled would be distributed among to address several sensi- the deserving people of tive topics, including de- Punjab on the pattern of teriorating ties with Rus- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under sia as well as Turkey, and the universal health care disorganisation in the EU programme. response to the pandemic. The government had al- EU diplomats said that ready delivered 1,000 hous- leaders last week urged KATMANDU: Pak Army team won gold medal in international Adventure Competition held at Nepal from 18 to 21 March . The competition es and 500 flats among the Michel to cancel the was aimed at testing physical endurance and mental agility of participants and included cross country running, cycling and rafting. deserving. He said the gov- in-person meeting, though Pakistan Army participated in the event for first time. A total of 20 teams participated in the event. – DNA ernment aimed to decrease he had hoped to tighten prices and food inflation by sanitary measures to avoid giving targeted subsidies. reverting again to a video- “Prime Minister Imran conference. Khan and first lady had con- The leaders have only met tracted coronavirus, and we physically a handful of Saudi coalition launches air all pray for the good health times since the pandemic of the first couple,” he said. began, most notably a four- Coronavirus has been hit day marathon in July to the highest number of agree the EU’s 750 billion victims in the last eight euro recovery plan. Diplo- raids on Houthi-held capital months. The availability mats complain that topics of vaccines in the current requiring delicate diploma- The United Nations has described the situation in Yemen as the world’s worst humanitarian wave of COVID-19 was en- cy cannot be properly ad- couraging, he observed. dressed in a video meeting. disaster with mass hunger, disease and poverty, largely caused by the war. The conflict has The leaders next scheduled in-person meeting is in Por- killed about 130,000 people – including more than 12,000 civilians PM Imran to, Portugal on May 8. Khamis Mushait. Residents The Saudi-led coalition has the Houthis – who are also thanks... DNA in Sanaa told news agency No.4 on most wanted list, been battling the Houthis pressing an offensive against Pakistan, that coalition warplanes since March 2015, months af- the government-held city of From Page 01 SANAA: The Saudi-led coali- bombed areas housing Houthi leader dead ter the group seized Yemen’s Marib in Yemen – to turn to Prime Minister Imran tion battling Yemen’s Houthi Houthi military camps in capital, Sanaa. The war has negotiations rather than mil- Khan and his wife Bushra China RIYADH: A senior official at the Iran-backed Houthi mi - rebels struck military targets southern Sanaa and a mili- ground into a deadlock since itary escalation. Bibi tested positive for the litia confirmed Sunday the death of Zakaria Al-Shami, belonging to the Iran-aligned tary manufacturing site in then, with Saudi Arabia fac- Analysts say the Houthi coronavirus the other day. jointly... the fourth Houthi leader on the Arab Coalition’s wanted movement in the capital, San- the north of the city. Houthi- ing international criticism for push into Marib – which The prime minister tested list. The coalition has previously announced a $20 mil - From Page 01 aa, in the early hours of Sun- run Al Masirah television its indiscriminate air strikes. until recently has been Covid-19 positives two days lion reward to any one providing information leading to cultural heritage of Pakistan day, residents said. also reported coalition air The United Nations has relatively peaceful and after receiving the vaccine, Al-Shami’s arrest or location. He was the fourth Houthi and China and successful or- The raids come after the strikes on the capital, includ- described the situation in stable because of well-pro- triggering a debate on the member on the “A list” that includes 40 names of lead - ganization of the event. He Houthis claimed responsi- ing on Sanaa airport. Yemen as the world’s worst tected oilfields near- effectiveness of the jab. ers and elements responsible for planning, implement - emphasized that both coun- bility for drone attacks on The rebels have stepped up humanitarian disaster with by – threatens to ignite “PM Imran Khan has tested ing and supporting Houthi terrorist activities. tries were deepening their an oil refinery in the Saudi attacks inside Saudi Arabia, mass hunger, disease and more fighting elsewhere positive for Covid-19 and is The cause and date of his death remain unclear. Earlier cultural linkages to elevate capital, Riyadh, on Friday, the world’s top oil exporter, poverty, largely caused by in Yemen. Meanwhile, self isolating at home,” Dr in the day, Arab Coalition forces carried out airstrikes at the all-weather strategic which caused a fire that was in recent weeks. Saudi Ara- the war. The conflict has government-allied forces Faisal Sultan, the premier’s dawn Sunday targeting Houthi militia sites near the Yem - cooperative partnership to brought under control. bia says it intercepts most killed about 130,000 peo- have ramped up attacks in Special Assistant on Health, eni capital Sanaa used by the group to manufacture mis - a new pedestal of bilateral On Saturday, the coalition of the drones and missiles ple – including more than other areas recently in an announced in a Twitter state- siles. The targeted manufacturing facilities were in Sanaa cooperation. said it intercepted and de- that the Houthis launch at 12,000 civilians. In renewed apparent attempt to force ment the other day. and Hodaidah, Yemeni sources quoted by Arab media said. Party Secretary and Chair- stroyed an explosive-laden airports, air bases and ener- diplomatic efforts to end the the Houthis to spread out Hours later, PTI leaders Earlier, the coalition bombed Houthi militia sites and mili - person of Beijing Perfor- drone launched towards gy infrastructure, but some war, the United Nations and their resources and make confirmed that Bushra Bibi tary barracks, south and north of Sanaa. – DNA mance and Art Group, Ms. the southern Saudi city of do inflict damage. United States have urged them more vulnerable. has also contracted the vi- Zhao Jiachen, President of rus. Special Assistant to the China Puppet Arts Theat- Prime Minister on Political er, Ms. Zhao Yongzhuang, Communication Dr Shahbaz Mr. Saadaan Peerzada, KC-EU hails EU’s Gill said that Prime Minis- Director of the Rafi Peer ter Imran Khan and First Azeri President marks Lady Bushra Bibi — a day Theater Workshop, and Ms. Himalchuli Gurung, stance on IIOJK after it was confirmed had Programme Specialist for BRUSSELS: Chairman Kashmir Council Europe (KC-EU) tested positive for coronavi- Culture of UNESCO spoke Ali Raza Syed has lauded a wise stance of chair of Euro - rus — are feeling “comforta- Nowruz in retaken city ble with mild symptoms”. In on the occasion. pean Parliament Sub committee for criticizing India over They highlighted the impor- worse situation of human rights in occupied Kashmir and a tweet, the premier’s aide tance of education through DNA rights of the minorities and other oppressed sections of thanked PM Imran Khan’s entertainment and preserv- masses in India. It is important to mention that Maria fans and well-wishers for ing the rich cultures and tra- SHUSHA: President of Arena, chair of the EU’s parliament sub committee for praying for his quick recov- ditional arts for the future the Republic of Azerbaijan Human rights while addressing a recent online session ery. “The prime minister generations. Ilham Aliyev, First Lady of the parliament expressed her grave concerns over the and Bushra Bibi are thank- On the occasion, Rafi Peer Mehriban Aliyeva and their worse situation of human rights in occupied Kashmir and ful to you all for your good Theater Workshop and daughter Leyla Aliyeva as well rights of the minorities in India. wishes,” he told followers China Puppet Art Theater have lit the holiday bonfire Talking about upcoming EU-India summit on 8th May on the micro-blogging site. signed an MoU for Coop- on Jidir Duzu, Shusha. The in Portugal, she said, this meeting is an important eration. The two sides also head of state then made an opportunity for EU authorities to talk about human exchanged puppets depict- address. rights in India because civil society, journalists, stu - SAARC ing popular characters from Dear sisters and brothers, dents and the members of the minorities are under lauds... their folklore and mythology I heartily congratulate all pressure in India, particularly India has forcibly closed of you on Novruz and wish for the respective museums. the office of amnesty international which is condemn - From Page 01 Rafi Peer Theatre Workshop all the people of Azerbaijan able. Chair of EU parliament sub committee further good health and happiness! The recovery made possi- is involved in Puppetry in advised the European Union to ask India to release ble to return to hundreds Pakistan since 1978. This year we are celebrating the political prisoners, remove sanctions on freedom Novruz in Shusha, in Jidir of effectees and some The Workshop has done of expression, and allow the human rights organiza - government departments/ 30 International Puppet Duzu. This is a historic event. tions to work specially end the lockdown and other Every year since 2004, when private persons and not Festivals which brought restrictions in occupied Kashmir. – DNA single rupees has been re- almost 230 International congratulating the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion ceived by NAB employees Groups from 56 countries and all recovered amounts to Pakistan. of Novruz, I was saying that Protests in France we would return to our an- would celebrate Novruz in was ruined and destroyed and today, while in Shusha, deposited in national ex- Rafi Peer Museum is also chequer considering it as the First Puppet Museum of cestral lands. I was saying Karabakh Inshallah, that we by the contemptible enemy. we are witnessing this once that we would restore the would celebrate Novruz in The historical appearance again. Shusha was able to against police impunity national service. its kind in South Asia which PARIS: Thousands of demonstrators marched alongside fami- This reflects excellent per- is built over 44000 sq feet territorial integrity of our Shusha next year, and this of Shusha was destroyed. protect the spirit of the country. I was saying that day has come. After 28 years, The enemy wanted to Ar- Azerbaijani people and was lies and relatives of victims of police violence across France on formance of NAB. NAB is with a display of Puppets Saturday to protest impunity and racism by law enforcement determined to eradicate from around 36 countries. we would celebrate Novruz we have returned to Shusha. menianize Shusha. They waiting for us. We had to in Karabakh after the liber- We are celebrating Novruz in wanted to erase the herit- come and we did. But we Several groups including the Network of Mutual Aid Truth and corruption as corruption is China Puppet Art Theatre Justice, family collectives of killed, wounded and mutilated by the mother of all evils and is keeping the tradition of ation of our lands, and this Jidir Duzu. We have restored age of the Azerbaijani peo- had to gather strength to day has come. Today we are historical justice. ple in Shusha. But they did come here. We had to get violence and crimes by law enforcement and prison officers, is a major hurdle in the de- puppetry alive since 1955 Amnesty International and Stop Global Security Law coordi- velopment of Pakistan. and its depiction of world-re- celebrating Novruz in our an- On 8 November, when an- not succeed in doing that. ready to come here. Prepa- cient city Shusha, the cultur- nouncing the great news of Shusha may have been de- rations had to be and were nation collective, trade union organizations representing jour- nowned folklore of Monkey nalists, organized and participated in the rally. King has won it laurels. al capital of Azerbaijan. This the liberation of Shusha to stroyed, our historical sites made in all directions. We WHO urges is a historic event. This is a the people of Azerbaijan, in Shusha may have been had to ensure the develop- Demonstrators assembled in major cities and towns like great happiness. God heard I said, “Shusha, you are destroyed by the loathsome ment of our country. Paris, Toulouse, Lyon, Lille, Renne, holding posters that to continue No lock- the prayers of the Azerbai- free!” Today, we are cele- enemy. However, Shusha We had to ensure the said, “stop impunity” and chanted “No justice, no peace” jani people. Every year, on brating our national holiday did not bend. Shusha did unity of our people. This to mark the international week against law enforcement AstraZeneca down on the eve of Novruz, we prob- Novruz in free Shusha. Shu- not break. It preserved its was not an easy task for a violence and racism. They demanded the immediate sus - ably all thought and said to sha was held in captivity for dignity, protected the na- country and nation that has pension of those implicated in violence or homicide, com - vaccine cards: Asad each other that next year we 28 years. For 28 years, it tional spirit of Azerbaijan, emerged from civil war. mitted or made racist remarks or acts. – Agencies GENEVA: The World From Page 01 Health Organization (WHO) The NCOC chief shot down urged countries on Sunday the rumours. “Complete to continue using the Ox- lockdown is not the solu- ford/AstraZeneca vaccine tion,” he said. Syria: Regime attack kills 6 civilians, injures 15 against COVID-19, as its “We tried to explain that benefits outweigh risks to people during the first The shelling “hit the courtyard and main entrance of the hospital inside a cave, killing five civilians with tremendous potential wave [of the coronavirus] to prevent infections and but they did not understand. including a child and a hospital employee,” the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said deaths from the pandemic. You cannot shut down the and main entrance of the hospital their homes by conflict, the Unit- are mostly blamed on govern- in Syria’s northwest. The health Following the review on entire country and steal Foreign Desk inside a cave, killing five civilians ed Nations says. ment and allied forces. directorate in the rebel-controlled the AstraZeneca vaccine by people’s livelihoods,” added including a child and a hospital The ceasefire brokered by rebel The United States-based Physi- northwest said Sunday’s attack was WHO Global Advisory Com- the minister. IDLIB: Syrian government artil- employee,” the Syrian Observato- backer Turkey and regime ally Rus- cians for Human Rights has doc- the first on a medical facility in the mittee on Vaccine Safe- Umar, however, hinted at lery fire killed five civilians, in- ry for Human Rights said. sia last March stemmed a months- umented 598 attacks on at least region since February 2020. ty (GACVS), concerning “targeted interventions”, cluding a child, when it hit a hos- Eleven others were wounded in- long regime military offensive on 350 separate healthcare facilities The civil war has killed more than blood clots and low plate- saying that the government pital entrance in Syria’s last major cluding healthcare staff, said the the bastion that killed hundreds of in Syria since March 2011, the 388,000 people and displaced mil- lets among some people tries to take steps that would rebel bastion of Idlib, Turkey’s Britain-based monitoring group’s civilians and displaced more than vast majority of them allegedly lions at home and abroad since vaccinated, the WHO has not affect people’s liveli- defence ministry and a war mon- head Rami Abdurrahman. a million people from their homes. committed by the Syrian govern- starting in 2011 with the brutal re- concluded that the availa- hoods. The minister said itor said. The attack on Sunday on The hospital is located under- It has since largely held despite ment and allied forces, including pression of anti-government pro- ble data do not suggest any the NCOC had identified the northwestern town of Atareb ground, a tactic used by the oppo- repeated violations including Rus- Russia. In the same 10-year peri- tests. Seventy percent of health- overall increase in clotting coronavirus hotspot areas to came despite a Russian-Turkish sition to avoid being targeted in sian air strikes on the region, ac- od, at least 930 medical personnel care workers have fled Syria since conditions following admin- provincial governments. He ceasefire since March 2020, sup- the conflict-prone area. cording to the Syrian Observatory. were killed, the rights group said. the start of the conflict, while af- istration of the vaccine, said the implementation of posedly to protect the wider re- The Idlib region is home to 2.9 Medical facilities have been hit Between 2016 and 2019, the World ter years of bombardment, only 58 said WHO Director-General these smart lockdowns were bel-held stronghold. million people, of whom two- multiple times in the Idlib region Health Organization documented percent of hospitals remain fully Tedros Adhanom Ghebreye- not satisfactory. The shelling “hit the courtyard thirds have been displaced from during the war, attacks which up to 337 attacks on healthcare sites functional, the UN says. sus at a press briefing. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Monday, March 22, 2021 Former Briefs Malta PM Nowruz: Harbinger of charged with Economy lacks competitiveness corruption in absence of VALLETTA: A top aide to convergence and friendship former Maltese prime min- productivity ister Joseph Muscat accused of graft by journalist Daphne DNA Caruana Galizia, whose brutal DNA murder rocked the nation, ISLAMABAD: Chief Exec- TEHRAN: “As the world was charged Saturday with utive Officer of National comes together to defeat money laundering and fraud. Productivity Organization COVID-19, Nowruz serves as Anti-corruption campaign- (NPO) Muhammad Alamgir an inspiration to recover and ers hailed the prosecution of Chaudhry on Sunday said rebuild in a more just and Keith Schembri as a vindica- that Pakistan‘s economy durable way, in harmony with tion of the work of Caruana was lagging behind in major nature.” Galizia, whose death in a car potential sectors owing to UN Secretary-General Antó- bomb in 2017 sparked grief the absence of productivity nio Guterres message for and anger across the Mediter- and efficacy in system to 2021 ranean island. achieve competitiveness. “I congratulate all our dear Schembri, who was Muscat’s “The local industrial sector compatriots, especially the chief of staff from 2013 to is lacking the efficiency in respected families of martyrs 2019, appeared in court Sat- its value chain through tech- and disabled war veterans, urday charged with money nology efficiency, productiv- on Nowruz and the Persian laundering, corruption, fraud ity, innovation; managerial New Year. I also congratulate and forgery. He pleaded not productivity and human all the nations that celebrate guilty and was denied bail. labor productivity, which Nowruz.” He was among what police are the major tools to en- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, The said would be a total of 11 peo- hance the productivity and great leader of the Islamic Re- ple arraigned for similar of- efficiency in the local indus- public of Iran fences, including a number of trial sector,” chief of NPO, Nowruz is the Iranian New his associates. Charges were an attached department of Year also known as the Per- also being brought against 20 Ministry of Industries and sian New Year which begins companies. Production, told APP. on the spring equinox, mark- The Daphne Caruana Gali- Alamgir Chaudhry said that ing the first day of Farvardin, zia Foundation, an NGO set the main focus of his organi- the first month of the Iranian up after her death, said the zation was to take initiatives solar calendar. It is celebrat- charges were “long over- and implement programs ed worldwide by various eth- due”. “Prosecuting Schem- that inculcate productivity no-linguistic groups. Nowruz bri today brings us a step and quality culture in Paki- falls on March 20 in 2021. closer to a Malta where no stan to compete with other Over 300 million people one is above the law. It is the regional and global compet- around the world celebrate country Daphne fought for itors. the event of Nowruz which and the one we all deserve,” Replying to a question, he mainly live in the Greater it said. – APP said that country’s local Iran or Greater Persia i.e. peace”, the member states eration and adoption. event including Tajikistan, al and civilizational common- uals can be considered as one public and private sector the regions of West Asia, of Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Nowruz has Iranian and Zo- Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakh- alities of the nations of the of the best factors for commu- required more hard work to Central Asia, South Asia and Albania, the Former Yugoslav roastrian origins; however, stan, Syria, Georgia, the Re- region. The beautiful customs nication between nations and Thousands achieve the productivity and Transcaucasia where Iranian Republic of Macedonia, Iran it has been celebrated by di- public of Azerbaijan, Albania, of Nowruz bring us together establishing friendly relations efficiency in the local in- culture has had significant in- (Islamic Republic of), India, verse communities for over China, Turkey, Turkmenistan, again. Believing in the roots between countries. Undoubt- rally against dustrial sector to attain the fluence and Iranian languag- Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, 3,000 years in Western Asia, India, Pakistan and Uzbeki- of this religion and that the edly, the victory and pride Netanyahu quality and competitiveness es are spoken. International Tajikistan, Turkey and Turk- Central Asia, the Caucasus, stan. In some countries Now- culture and civilization of an of every nation and peace of and enhance exports. Nowruz Day was proclaimed menistan prepared and in- the Black Sea Basin, the Bal- ruz is an official holiday, and ancient nation is formed by the world, and the freedom, by the United Nations Gener- troduced a draft resolution kans, and South Asia. Today, people in these countries re- these rituals, and according happiness and prosperity of Foreign Desk al Assembly, in its resolution (A/64/L.30) entitled “Inter- Nowruz is the beginning of joice with the onset of spring. to these rituals, borders, eth- the peoples of the world have Output of A/RES/64/253 of 2010, at the national Day of Nowruz” to the New Year not only in Iran Nowruz is not just the be- nicities, colour and race have and have motives that we can JERUSALEM: Thousands LCVs increase initiative of several countries the ongoing 64th session of but also in Afghanistan, and ginning of the new year of lost their value and solidarity seek those motives in the cus- of Israelis rallied outside that share this holiday. Under the General Assembly of the in some other countries Now- nature. Rather, it is an oppor- among the peoples of the toms, rituals and legends left Prime Minister Benjamin 20per cent in the agenda item of “culture of United Nations for its consid- ruz is celebrated as a cultural tunity to preserve the cultur- world is increasing. Great rit- by nations of our region. Netanyahu’s Jerusalem res- idence Saturday to call for 7 months his resignation, days before Investors show interest a general election that could DNA see the long-standing leader setting industrial units removed from power. ISLAMABAD: The produc- First launched in June last tion of light commercial ve- year, the vocal and colourful hicles (LCVs) has witnessed in Rashakai The meeting was presided demonstrations against Net- 20.01 percent increase dur- anyahu have gained momen- ubair hmad over by Minister for Planning, ing the seven months of the Z A tum over the past 38 weeks, financial year 2020-21 against Development and Special In- ISLAMABAD: The Rashakai itiatives Asad Umar, and was with Saturday night’s rally the output of the same period due to be the largest in re- of last fiscal year. Special Economic Zone attended by provincial finance under the CPEC is getting Minister Khyber Pakhtunkh- cent months. As many as 10,417 LCVs Netanyahu, in power for were manufactured during very encouraging response wa Taimur Khan Jhagra and as more than 2000 investors senior officials of the federal a record 12 consecutive July-January (2020-21) as years, is hoping to remain compared to the production have shown interest in estab- and provincial governments. lishing their industrial units The meeting reviewed the in office following Israel’s of 8,680 units during Ju- fourth election in less than ly-January (2019-20), show- in the zone, according to a work progress at the SEZ. It high-level meeting held here. was informed that the camp two years on March 23. ing growth of 20.01 percent, Netanyahu, 71, was the according to official data re- Quoting the meeting’s sourc- office at the site has been es, Gwadar Pro reported on established, while the first first Israeli premier to be vealed by Pakistan Bureau indicted in office for corrup- of Statistics (PBS). Saturday that the applications industrial unit has started its from all such investors to set construction work within the tion when he was formally During the period under re- charged last year in three view, the production of cars up their units would be pro- zone. The minister appreci- cessed in a transparent man- ated the work carried out by cases over claims he ac- and jeeps also increased cepted improper gifts and by 8.61 percent as it surge ner to allocate appropriate Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Eco- space within the zone, said an nomic Zones Development sought to trade regulatory from 81,256 units last year favour with media moguls to 74,817 units during 2020- official statement issued after and Management Company progress review meeting on and development to set up in exchange for positive cov- 21. The production of mo- erage. torcycles during the period TASHKENT: President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev waving to people the development and ground- Rashakai as first SEZ in Pub- on the occasion of Nowruz festival. – DNA breaking of Rashakai SEZ. lic Private Partnership model. The combative premier de- under review rose by 15.59 nies wrongdoing and claims percent by going up from he is the victim of a witch- the output of 1255,513 units hunt, but he would be forced last year to 1451,305 units “Pakistan Book to resign if convicted with during current year. Corner” inaugurated at Munir Akram urges action all appeals exhausted. However, the production Police warned Jerusalem of trucks decreased from University of Dosso residents to keep away 2,084 units last year to from the site of the Satur- 1,738 units, showing de- to stop deforestation day demonstration and the cline of 16.60 percent while DNA nities, on forests and forest tation should be incorporated route of the march leading the production of Buses also DOSSO: Mr. Ahmed Ali Sirohey, Ambassador of Pakistan Foreign Desk products, like fuel-wood, will into national poverty allevia- up to it. – APP declined by 8.79 percent, by visited University of Dosso in Dosso Province of Republic of continue to grow. tion programmes.” going down from 364 units Niger. During visit Ambassador presided the inauguration NEW YORK: The President “We must take urgent ac- The United Nations system, to 332 units. Meanwhile, ceremony of Pakistan Book Corner. The ceremony was con- of UN Economic and Social tion to stop deforestation Ambassador Akram said, S. European on year-on-year basis, the ducted at Governor House Dosso. Governor Dosso, Chief Council (ECOSOC), Pakistani and forest degradation and could help member states to production of LCVs rose Secretary, Rector, Registrar of the University and other fac- Ambassador Munir Akram, provide alternatives to rural plan and initiate such actions countries by 86.95 percent, from 866 ulty members warmly received the Pakistani envoy. has called for urgent action populations dependent on in developing integrated and units in January 2020 to H.E Ambassador of Pakistan in his speech informed the au- to stop deforestation, saying wood-burning, through re- holistic reforestation plans. united against 1,619 units in January 2021. dience about Pakistan-Niger Education Corridor. He high- forest restoration would bring newable energy installation In this regard, he called for migration The production of jeeps lighted Embassy scholarship and internship program for gains for both livelihoods and and job creation in rural are- using modern technologies, and cars also increased young graduates. He further informed about cooperation in the environment. as.” including drones to survey ATHENS: Southern Euro- by 27.38 percent by going health sector and arrival of a team of Pakistani doctors to “The world’s forests are fast At the same time, the paign to plant 10 billion trees and map forests, and even pean countries on Saturday up from 11,861 units in establish free eye medical camp and surgeries in different retreating,” Ambassador ECOSOC chief called for over the next three years, plant trees in remote inacces- showed a united front at a January 2020 to 15,108 in region including Dosso province. Akram warned during a vir- prioritizing restoration of creating employment oppor- sible areas. meeting in Athens, urging January 2021 while the pro- Governor Dosso Mr. Ousman appreciated Ambassador tual event to commemorate forests, saying restoring the tunities for unskilled labour, The ECOSOC chief called solidarity from other EU duction of motorcycles also of Pakistan personal efforts in helping Niger in differ - the International Day of For- degraded forest landscapes especially women, and provid- on governments to invest in states in sharing the migra- increased by 4.38 percent ent sectors. ests, observed annually on 21 offer direct long-term bene- ing fruit and other income-en- reforestation and other na- tion burden. from the output of 195,762 Professor Koura, Rector,Dosso University thanked Ambas- March. fits for local communities. hancing products. ture-based solutions. Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Malta units to 204,342 units. sador of Pakistan on opening of Pakistan Book Corner in “As the coronavirus crisis In Pakistan, Ambassador “This is a critical compo- “Forest restoration offers a and Spain took part in the Dosso University. He wished to increase mutual coopera- takes its toll on the most Akram said the government nent of Pakistan’s COVID cheap and efficient way for lo- talks ahead of a March 25- tion including cooperation in educational sector, matters vulnerable segments of the has embarked on an eco-sys- response and recovery plan,” cal communities to build their 26 EU summit focusing on 2,764 foreign pertaining to scholarships and others. society, and incomes and live- tem restoration plan through he said. natural capital, improve their EU-Turkey relations. terrorists Ambassador of Pakistan assured him full assistance lihoods decline,” he said, “the its national agencies. “We need to stop thinking environment and ultimately Four of those southern and cooperation for enhancing educational relations dependence of millions, es- Prime Minister Imran Khan, in silos; actions towards re- support peoples’ livelihoods EU countries that bear the deported between the two sides. pecially in the rural commu- he said, has launched a cam- forestation and climate adap- and well-being,” he said. brunt of refugee arrivals -- Greece, Italy, Malta and since 2019 Spain -- have already told the European Commission that a proposed New Pact DNA Sino-Pak olive production-tech co-op imperative on Migration and Asylum does not share the burden TURKEY: Turkey has de- to be the best investment vironment for low-irrigation rity, including food security. food security is a global lion, China is the most pop- of migrants arriving in Eu- ported a total of 2,764 DNA for Pakistan in terms of olive farming. The Prime Minister had challenge, and all countries ulous country in the world. rope widely enough. foreign terrorists fighters earning valuable foreign If olives are planted on all empasised thay it was time in the world attach great im- China’s olive oil is mainly “We repeat our strong plea (FTFs) of 67 different na- BEIJING: Technical cooper- exchange, creating employ- arable land in Pakistan, the for Pakistan to get a strong- portance to it. imported. in favour of a needed true tionalities since 2019, the ation in olive cultivation and ment opportunities and en- country could become one hold of national security by As one of the most popu- According to the data of balance between solidari- country’s Interior Ministry olive oil production should suring food security while of the world’s leading olive expanding its domain in- lous countries in the world, the General Administration ty and responsibility as in announced on Sunday. be the focus of agricultural addressing the launch of oil producers and export- clusive of climate change, Pakistan puts more empha- of Customs, China’s olive its current format the Pact In a statement, the minis- cooperation between Chi- nationwide olive cultivation ers. economic stability and food sis on food security. This is oil imports in 2019 were does not provide sufficient try said the FTFs had left na and Pakistan, said Chi- drive starting from Now- Prime Minister Imran Khan security, besides focusing a manifestation of the for- 53,699 tons, up 35.64% year reassurances to the front- their home countries to join nese scholar Prof. Cheng shera. has repeatedly stressed the on defense preparation. ward-looking and strategic on year. line Member States”, the ranks of terror groups such Xizhong, according to China Prof. Cheng added, Paki- importance of national secu- In the post-pandemic era, thinking of the Pakistani Currently, olive brands from common statement said on as Daesh/ISIS or PKK/PYD. Economic Net (CEN). stan has immense potential government. Spain and Italy are highly Saturday. The Commission As part of Turkey’s fight Cheng who is visiting Pro- in cultivation of olive trees In recent years, Guangyuan recognized in the Chinese wants to overhaul the rules against terrorism, 1,595 fessor at Southwest Univer- owing to suitable topogra- City of Sichuan Province markets. With the large- so that the asylum-seekers FTFs were deported in sity of Political Science and phy and climate from north has planted more than scale cultivation of olive are shared out across the 2019, followed by 1,019 in Law noted that both China to south. about 7,000 hectares of ol- trees in Pakistan and the 27 member countries and 2020 and 150 in the first 2.5 and Pakistan attach great Olive is a subtropical ev- ive trees, which has become close technical cooperation not left the responsibility months of 2021. importance to deepening ergreen tree, cold and an important olive planting between China and Paki- of Greece, Italy, Malta and Notably, a total of 224 for- and expanding cooperation drought resistant, as well as base in China. stan in this regard, China Spain. eign terrorist fighters were in the agriculture sector a long-lived tree with strong China’s olive tree planting could be one of the poten- Aware that some coun- deported to the EU mem- under the framework of growth capacity. and olive oil production tial markets for Pakistani tries, mainly eastern EU ber countries, among them China-Pakistan Economic Therefore, water scarce are- technology is leading in the olive products in the future, states, resist that, the new are 66 French, 57 German, Corridor (CPEC). as such as Suleiman Moun- world, and China and Paki- which could also help re- pact proposes they con- 22 Dutch, 14 Swedish and Prime Minister Imran Khan tains near Waziristan, plains stan can carry out extensive duce trade deficit between tribute funds instead to seven Swiss nationals. recently said large-scale ol- in Balochistan and diverse cooperation in this regard. the two countries, Prof. help the others taking in ive cultivation would prove terrain in Punjab offer en- With a population of 1.4 bil- Cheng said. asylum-seekers. – APP IslamabadMONDAY, MARCH 22, 2021 | WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKPOST Judicial Briefs reforms need of the hour ECP Pakistan’s role in China- summons Ibrar Khan Gillani on ISLAMABAD: Federal Min- US breakthrough hailed ister for Science and Tech- March 22 nology Fawad Chaudhry on Pakistan played key role in China-US breakthrough, says Dr Kissinger in speech Sunday sided with the Sindh Shaheen Hanif government over the sus- to China Development Forum; Sen. Mushahid Hussain says honour for Pakistan pension of two PPP MPAs ISLAMABAD: Election due to the increasing num- Commission of Pakistan to play pivotal role in China-US opening ber of dog-bite incidents in (ECP) on has summoned their constituencies. Pakistan People’s Party how the first message from China to a tectonic shift in the global Taking to Twitter, Fawad (PPP) leader Yousaf Raza DNA was in the form of a handwritten balance of power in 1971’. He said Chaudhry said that such Gillani and his son Ali Haid- note which was personally dictat- that normalisation of relations court decisions are in “clear er Gillani on March 22 in ISLAMABAD: China Develop- ed to him in the White House by had been beneficial for not just violation of the Constitution. connection with disqualifica- ment Forum, a high-level annual the then Pakistan Ambassador in China and the US but also Asia Judicial reform, especially tion plea filed by ruling Paki- event organised by China’s State Washington, Agha Hilaly. and the world. China had helped the system of appointment stan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Council in Beijing, organised a Speaking next after Dr Kissing- the US win the Cold War and the of judges, requires immedi- The ECP has directed the Webinar on ‘50 Years of China-US er, Senator Mushahid Hussain, US helped China come out of iso- ate attention,” he wrote. Senator to appear in person Relations’ with keynote speech- representing Pakistan, said that lation which led later to China’s “The Opposition should or through his lawyer for es from former US Secretary of this historic breakthrough in Chi- reform and opening up policy that play its role in the govern- the hearing which will be State Dr Henry Kissinger and na-US relations became possible has transformed China. ment’s reform programme. conducted on Monday. Senator Mushahid Hussain on Pa- due to the ‘indispensable role of Senator Mushahid Hussain con- The people of Pakistan want The petition has been filed kistan’s pivotal role in arranging Pakistan which enjoyed the trust cluded that 50 years later, one improvement in the system. by PTI leaders Farrukh Ha- Dr Kissinger’s secret journey to of both China and the United lesson of China-US relations After the postponement of bib and Kanwal Shauzab, China in 1971. States, whose then President, is that cooperation is good for the [Pakistan Democratic seeking disqualification of Dr Henry Kissinger praised Paki- Richard Nixon, had tremendous both the countries, and there is Movement’s] long march, Senator Syed Yousaf Raza stan for its key role during that affection and goodwill for Paki- no room for outmoded policies there is a chance for the Op- Gillani over the leaked video period and how President Yahya stan’. Senator Mushahid Hussain of a decoy visit by Dr Kissinger Sultan Mohammed Khan and like containment or a New Cold position to [work towards of Ali Haider Gillani. Khan acted as a go-between Chi- said that Pakistan’s then Presi- to Nathiagali on the pretext that Pakistan Ambassador to the US, War. The China Development Fo- reforms].” The petition states that it na and US, communicating se- dent, General Yahya Khan, once ‘the American official was resting Agha Hilaly. rum was attended by a large num- is clear in the video that Ali cretly with Premier Zhou Enlai entrusted with this task by both due to an upset stomach’, while Senator Mushahid Hussain said ber of high officials, policy makers, Haider Gilani, an MPA from and President Nixon, which led President Nixon and Premier he had secretly flown to Beijing! that ‘it was an honour for Paki- economists, opinion and business Govt to Multan, was telling mem- to Dr Kissinger’s path-break- Zhou Enlai, undertook this sen- He said that President Yahya re- stan to play such an important leaders in Beijing, while Dr Kissing- bers of National Assembly ing journey in a PIA plane from sitive mission with ‘military pre- lied only on a 2-man team of his role in the shaping of history, as er and Senator Mushahid Hussain facilitate how to waste their votes in Islamabad to Beijing on July 9, cision, secrecy and deception’, top diplomats, Foreign Secretary Dr Kissinger’s visit to China led spoke virtually from New York and people: order to benefit his father 1971. Dr Kissinger recounted on with an official announcement Islamabad respectively. Yousaf Raza Gillani in the Chohan Senate elections. PTI issues Palestine ambassador visits US must lift all Munir Faisal show-cause ATTOCK: Provincial Min- Allama Iqbal Open University ister for Prisons Fayyaz notices to two sanctions, says ul Hasan Chohan Sunday The meeting focused on education and study was held in said the Pakistan Tehreek- leaders this very important university which contains of one and a half e-Insaaf government was Khamenei utilising maximum available DNA million students, as well as discussed cooperation in teaching resources for provision of prehensive Plan of Action basic facilities to the people QUETTA: Pakistan the Arabic language to Pakistani students Web Desk (JCPOA), the Leader em- specially those living in far- Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has is- phasized that the so-called flung areas. TEHRAN: Leader of the Is- “maximum pressure” poli- sued show-cause notices to Staff Report He said this during his visit two regional presidents in lamic Revolution Ayatollah cy adopted by the former to THQ Hospital Jand. He Balochistan over violation ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Seyyed Ali Khamenei says US administration of Pres- was also accompanied by of party discipline. of Palestine Ahmed Rabei the United States must ident Donald Trump to- DC Attock Ali Anaan Qamar, As per details, Two PTI visited Allama Iqbal Open first lift all sanctions it has ward Iran after leaving the AC Jand Ejaz Abdul Karim, regional presidents of Ba- University, and was hon- imposed on Tehran after JCPOA has totally failed. DPO Attock Syed Khalid lochistan have been issued ored and pleased to meet unilaterally withdrawing “The previous fool had de- Hamdani and other officers. show-cause notices for viola- with Professor Dr. Zia from a 2015 nuclear deal signed the ‘maximum pres- He visited different portions tions of party discipline. ul-Qayyum, Vice Chancellor with Iran before the Islam- sure’ [policy] in order to of the hospital and reviewed PTI Balochistan Northwest of Allama Iqbal Open Uni- ic Republic would return corner Iran and take Iran the facilities being provided President Dr. Muneer Ba- versity to full compliance with its to the negotiating table to indoor and out door pa- loch and Northeast Pres- and Prof, Dr. Mohy ul Din its commitments under and impose his arrogant tients. ident Nawab Khan are Hashmi, chairman Depart- the deal. demands on a [presuma- He said that he visited Jand among the party leaders ment of Islamic Thought, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali bly] ‘weak’ Iran. on the directives of Chief who have been issued show- History and Culture, Khamenei made the re- However, he disappeared Minister Punjab and a re- cause notices for breaching And Dr. Sami Ullah Zubai- marks in his New Year [from the political scene] port will be presented to the party discipline. ri, in charge department of speech on Sunday one day in such a way that both Chief Minister in this con- Arabic. following his Nowruz con- himself and his country text. He emphasised upon 16 wind, solar The meeting focused on ed- gratulatory message dur- were disgraced while the the officers to ensure timely ucation and study was held ing which the Leader des- Islamic Iran is standing completion of development projects get in this very important uni- ignated the new Iranian fast and proud,” Ayatollah projects and not to compro- versity which contains of calendar year as the year Khamenei said. mise on quality of the work. financial one and a half million stu- of “Production: Support “They must know that the He also directed the officers ISLAMABAD: Vice Chancellor of AIOU Dr. Zia ul Qayyum presenting and the Elimination of Ob- enemy’s ‘maximum pres- dents, as well as discussed a souvenir to the Ambassador of Palestine Ahmed Rabei. – DNA to ensure maximum relief closing cooperation in teaching stacles.” sure’ [policy] has failed to the people during the the Arabic language to Pa- relationship between the high level of university lama Iqbal Open Universi- Reflecting on the current and if the current Amer- forth coming Ramazan ul kistani students, studying two brotherly countries was education, success and ty, Qudas open university standoff between Iran ican government wants Mubarik. DNA in higher education institu- also discussed. progress that the univer- and the universities of Pal- and the US over the im- to pursue the maximum Earlier, in a meeting held plementation of a nuclear pressure [policy] again, it ISLAMABAD: As many as tions in the two countries. The ambassador of State sity has reached. estine in several disciplines in AC office Jand, the min- deal clinched by Iran and will also fail and disappear 16 wind and solar power Cultural and educational of Palestine felt proud of All participants of the like Arabic, Islamic studies, ister was briefed about the six world powers, officially [from the political scene],” projects with a cumulative ca- exchange in a way that this visit, which allowed meeting agreed upon the physics، food and nutrition development projects being known as the Joint Com- the Leader emphasized. pacity of 860 MW have suc- strengthens the bilateral him to learn about the collaboration between Al- and computer science. completed in this tehsil. cessfully achieve Financial Closing which will expected to be fully operationalized by 660 shops Germany 2021. US defence chief Pakistan striving poised to Official sources told APP sealed here that in compliance of Austin visits tighten curbs the CCOE’s decision, Alter- for peace: Dr Moeed native Energy Development in capital BERLIN: Germany is Board( AEDB) has actively Afghanistan policy. poised to tighten a partial been facilitating the Alter- DNA DNA National Cohesion was par- lockdown into April to halt native Renewable Energy deadline, which is laid out amount to ensure national an exponential spread of (ARE) projects that were Foreign Desk in an agreement between ISLAMABAD: The two-day security whereas three pil- the coronavirus driven by discarded by the past govern- ISLAMABAD: Local ad- former President Donald ministration has sealed Islamabad Security Dia- lars were identified to lay variants. ment on December 12, 2017. KABUL: US defence sec- Trump’s administration logue has ended on Thurs- the foundation of compre- Europe’s biggest economy They said that ARE projects some 30 restaurants retary Lloyd Austin has and the Taliban, is extend- and 660 shops for defy- day past week with its clear hensive the country’s first had progressively began were placed in three catego- arrived in Kabul on his ed, it would not be by a “lot message to the world that comprehensive national se- easing restrictions, first re- ries. Under category-1, 19 ing coronavirus related first trip to Afghanistan longer”. standard operating pro- the country’s national lead- curity framework. opening schools in late Feb- projects of 531 MW that have as Pentagon chief amid On Friday, the Taliban ership with clear vision ing its economic security The National Security Ad- ruary, before allowing some already been issued Letter cedures (SOPs) during swirling questions warned of consequences if the last 24 hours. and direction is striving to paradigm shift. viser said the New Com- shops to resume business in of Support (LOS) subject to about how long American the US failed to meet the unveil a new era of regional The country’s national lead- prehensive Security Frame- March. revision of tariff in case tariff As per details, the au- troops will remain in the deadline. thorities have imposed peace, stability and develop- ership was on the same work (CSF) was based on But hopes for indoor dining, determination has been done country. Suhail Shaheen, a member ment with Pakistan at the page to roll out a compre- the three pillars of military, cultural and leisure facilities since more than one year or over Rs100,000 fine to Austin arrived in Kabul of the Taliban negotiation the violators. core of all global economic hensive national security economic and human secu- to follow suit will now have if the tariff validity period has from India on Sunday, team, told reporters that activities amid its geo-eco- framework based on a clear rity with economic progress to be delayed, as a third lapsed. Around 52 schools and state-owned media re- if US troops stay beyond 28 mosques were in- nomic location potential. strategic vision which it at the core. wave of the virus has sent Under, category-II, 24 pro- ported. He met President May 1, “it will be a kind of At the opening session of scarcely had any in the past. The Economic Security infections numbers rising jects of 1339 MW that have spected to check imple- Ashraf Ghani and other violation of the agreement. mentation of measures the country’s first ever host- It was the formal task of the lens of National Security again. acquired tariff and genera- senior government offi- That violation would not ed international security di- National Security Division framework namely connec- Instead, worst-hit areas may tion license subject to revi- advised against the virus. cials. be from our side … Their The administration had alogue, Special Assistant to to put the well deliberated tivity, development partner- from Monday have to reim- sion of tariff in case tariff Last week, President Joe violation will have a reac- the Prime Minister (SAPM) and thought out national se- ships and regional peace pose restrictions and order determination has been done step up efforts amid third Biden said it would be tion”. wave of corona virus pan- on National Security Divi- curity framework in a docu- were interlinked. “It will shops close again. since more than one year or “tough” for the US to meet Austin is also expected to sion Dr Moeed Yusuf said mented form for consistent also lead to a cultural shift “Given the current infection if the tariff validity period has demic as the number of a May 1 deadline to with- meet Afghanistan’s new positive cases in the fed- Pakistan was striving for implementation. National as it demands to have all dynamics accelerated by the lapsed. Similarly, under cate- draw troops from Afghani- acting defence minister, peace and would never com- Security was a combination inclusive approach of the Covid-19 variants, forceful gory-III, 110 projects of 6707 eral capital continued to stan. General Yasin Zia, who rise. promise on her key national of traditional and non-tradi- government and proactive action is still required,” said MW cumulative capacity But he added that if the was appointed this week. interests along with unveil- tional pillars of the security policy making,” he said. a draft document, which is holding LOIs to be allowed to to be discussed by Merkel proceed ahead after becom- and regional leaders of Ger- ing successful in a competi- many’s 16 states on Mon- tive bidding to be undertaken day. as per demand communicat- Pak,China earth sciences co-op boosts CPEC Existing restrictions includ- ed by NTDC. ing a requirement for em- It is pertinent to mention Chinese and Pakistani scholars shared academic achievements and ployees to work from home here that AEDB has been whenever possible will have promoting and facilitating discussed academic issues related to earth sciences and CPEC to be extended until an as the development and deploy- Joint Research Centre on Earth On the webinar, CPJRC released ahead and maximize the potential utilizing resources in a reasonable yet undetermined date in ment of alternative and re- Staff Report Sciences (CPJRC), told Gwadar a report contained by researching value of CPJRC as an international way. April, according to the draft. newable energy technologies Pro. The Webinar on Earth Scienc- results, challenges, research di- center of excellence. Pakistani and Chinese scientists To prevent any contagion at in the country. ISLAMABAD: Pak-China earth sci- es Cooperation, themed Sustaina- rection in 2021. Prof. Asif Khan, Fellows of both also delivered academic presenta- the workplace, companies The development of renewa- ence cooperation will efficiently ble Development of CPEC, held by Both Chinese and Pakistani schol- PAS and CAS; HEC Distinguished tions on climate change, hydrolo- would be required to pro- ble energy based power gen- benefit construction of CPEC pro- CPJRC in Beijing and Islamabad ars shared academic achievements National Professor for Earth gy, metallogeny, geologic hazard, vide at least two rapid tests eration projects is being pur- jects, experts said at a high-Level online. and discussed academic issues re- Sciences, U. of Peshawar, deliv- energy and ocean sciences. a week to employees who sued on IPP mode through Webinar. CPJRC, which is jointly sponsored lated to earth sciences and CPEC. ered a speech themed Spectrum Prof. Dr. M. Qasim Jan, Former are unable to work from private sector investors. Quoting experts, Gwadar Pro by the Chinese Academy of Scienc- Prof. Zhang Yaping, Vice Presi- of Earth Sciences Research in Pa- President of PAS; Nong Rong, home, under the draft rules. They said 24 wind power reported that the “Pak-China aca- es (CAS) and the Higher Educa- dent of CAS, commented on the kistan: Expected Contributions to Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan; With an eye on upcoming projects of 1233.37 MW cu- demic cooperation in earth scienc- tion Commission of Pakistan, is event that the discussion will help Socio-Economic Development of Prof. Muhammad Ali, Vice-Chan- Easter school holidays mulative capacity had already es is not an impractical project to join efforts of both Chinese CPJRC to identify areas of prior- the Country. cellor, Quaid-i-Azam University; beginning next weekend been operationalized and and far from daily life. and Pakistani scientists to carry ity for our cooperation in earth He believed that Pak-China earth Ruan Xiangping, Senior Counsel, across most of Germany, providing electricity to the In fact, it’s closely related to peo- out scientific research on natural sciences in the future. science cooperation will efficient- Department of International Co- travellers would be re- grid. Similarly six solar pro- ple’s well-being and economic disasters, environment, geology, He also said on the occasion that ly benefit construction of CPEC operation, Ministry of Science and quired to be tested and jects of 430 MW cumulative development of the two coun- ecology, climate change and sus- CAS will work with all partners projects and boost economic de- Technology of China, and other go into quarantine when capacity were also providing tries,” Prof. Su Lijun, Deputy Di- tainable development in Pakistan, even more closely in the future velopment of both sides through scientists, researchers, enterpric- they return to Germany, it electricity. rector-General of China-Pakistan especially along with CPEC. to jointly address the challenges avoiding natural disasters and es also attended the event. adds. – APP Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]