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IslamabadMonday, March 29, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Nowruz promotes Pak to support Ngannou wins peace, solidarity, Saudi Arabia at heavyweight says Begum Alvi all forums: FM title of UFC Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-06 Briefs PRIME MINISTER TO PEOPLE Govt to make Pak No lockdown a welfare state but adhere to Ibrar Khan ISLAMABAD: Speaking in the housing SOPs strictly telethon Sen- ator Shibli PM Imran Khan, who contracted Faraz said that Prime COVID-19 last Saturday, was said to be Minister Imran Khan is committed coping well and ready to resume work to make Pakistan a welfare state. He said that Prime soon; changes in the cabinet also on cards Minister’s scheme for low cost housing is aimed at pro- DNA vide housing facilities to the PM Imran hails common people. He said that ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Naya Pakistan GILGIT: Ambassador of European Union Androulla Kaminara enjoyed her the success of the scheme has appealed to the people to avoid gath - depends on the role of the erings of any sort as the country grapples housing scheme recent visit to Gilgit-Baltistan. She visited Hunza and the Passu mountain banks. The government is with an intensifying third wave of the coro - range and the Passu bridge. She felt proud to have crossed it. She found ensuring that banks facilitate navirus pandemic. “I exercised precaution wonderful friendly people in these areas. – DNA the people without any diffi- for a whole year. I never went to any wed - Khayam Abbasi culties. Governor State Bank ding or even to a restaurant to eat. I prac - ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Raza Baqir, President NBP ticed social distancing and kept my mask on Maryam, and Chairman NPHA partic- has said that government’s housing scheme for the most part,” the premier said in his for under privileged and low income people ipated in the telethon. video message telecast live on the national NCOC bans indoor, will boost the construction sector and thirty Fazl halt hook-up. “So I was safe. I was among those allied industries, which will create wealth in Action to be who remained safe in the first two waves, the country to pay back its debts. Virtually political he said.The premier said that in the Senate addressing the Housing Telethon, he said outdoor gatherings taken against election, however, he “did not exercise as that it is for the first time in Pakistan that activities much caution and so caught the virus”. low income people are being provided mort- ed by all provincial chief All kinds of political, cultur- SOP violaters PM Imran Khan, who contracted COVID-19 gage financing to own their houses by paying Zubair Ahmed secretaries. al, sports and social gather- last Saturday, was said to be coping well and instalments in place of monthly rent. Prime The NCOC will be providing ings are banned from March ready to resume work soon, in an update pro- Minister said that the government is trying ISLAMABAD: The Nation- maps of the latest COVID-19 29 (Monday). All weddings taff eport S R vided by his aide on health, Dr Faisal Sultan. its best to give preference to the widows al Command and Opera- hotspots to the provinces. It including outdoor or indoor SIALKOT: Special Assis- It is expected that the Prime Minister will and Special persons. Prime Minister said tion Centre (NCOC) has will also empower the prov- are banned from April 5. tant to the undertake cabinet reshuffle once he resumes that once the people will start construct- announced imposing lock- inces to clamp lockdown However, weddings, in- Punjab Chief his duties. Federal Information minister and a ing their houses under the scheme it will Abid Raza down in Covid-19 hotspots restrictions even before the cluding both indoor and Minister on few other ministers may be replaced. The pre- boost the construction industry and thirty from March 29 along with time. It ordered that “all outdoor, will be banned mier, as he continued his address to the na- LAHORE: PML-N vice a complete ban on all kinds kind of gatherings (indoor from 5th April onward. The Information other industries associated with it, which president Maryam Nawaz Dr Firdous tion, said that today he cannot stress enough in turn will create wealth in the country. of indoor and outdoor activi- / outdoor) will be banned provinces will be at liberty the need to exercise safety precautions. and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam ties from April 5. with immediate effect.” to implement restrictions Ashiq Awan He said that Pakistan is burdened with the Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana on Sunday has told that debts and wealth creation in the economy This was decided in a spe- “This will include all so- as per the situation on Fazlur Rehman were report- cial meeting of the NCOC cial, cultural, political, ground, the NCOC said. suggestion regarding impos- Continued on Page 06 will help Pakistan repay its debts. edly unwell on Sunday, with ing complete ban on hold- headed by Planning Minis- sports and other events,” both catching a fever. ter Asad Umar and attend- the NCOC cleared. Continued on Page 06 ing marriage ceremonies Pakistan Democratic Move- across the province is under ment (PDM) chief Maulana consideration. Addressing a Pakistan, Italy vow Fazlur Rehman has been press conference in Sialkot, suffering from a fever for Pak, UAE agree to ease travel the special assistant said the past two days," said that wearing a facemask JUI-F sources. "He is cur- DNA has been declared neces- to expand relations rently at his Dera Ismail sary and strict action will be Khan residence." ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United taken against the violators. The Italian ambassador said that he had visited many Sources said the JUI-F chief Arab Emirates have agreed to facilitate the She said that coronavirus cities in Pak and found a home-like atmosphere had gotten himself tested ease of travel between the two countries, pandemic can be dealt by for coronavirus and the re- strengthen cooperation in diverse fields, following standard operat- sult came back negative. and reinforce mutual support in multi- ing procedures (SOPs). "Maulana Fazlur Rehman lateral organisations, media reported on has suspended political ac- Sunday. During a telephonic conversation, PPP was tivities [for the time being] as he is unwell," said sourc- Continued on Page 06 ready for es. "Doctors have advised long march him to rest." 4767 new Nazir Siyal covid-19 cases KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Thank You Party (PPP) reported leader Sher- ry Rehman on Sunday Staff Report has said that ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has her party was reported 57 deaths in the last ready to hold peaceful long 24 hours by novel coronavi- march and protest against rus as the number of positive the government of Pakistan rese and the people of Italy, the Provincial cases has surged to 654,591. Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Ad- Special Correspondent Minister said that we are grateful for Italy’s The nationwide tally of fatal- dressing a press conference, support for the development of the social ities has jumped to 14,215 the PPP senator said that RAWALPINDI: Punjab Minister for Literacy sector and our bilateral cooperation will on Sunday. According to the her party doesn’t believe in and Informal Basic Education Raja Rashid continue in the future. latest figures by the NCOC the politics of resignation. Hafeez has said that the people of Pakistan On the occasion, the Italian ambassador 4,767 persons tested positive Earlier, PPP Chairman Bi- and Italy are bound in deep relations of said that he had visited many cities in Pa- for COVID-19 in the past 24 Sarmad Ali Nazafreen Saigol lawal Bhutto Zardari said friendship and brotherhood. These relations kistan and found a home-like atmosphere hours. Punjab remains the President / Jang Group Secy General / Dawn Group that Senate opposition lead- are being further strengthened by the coop- and he does not feel alienated in Pakistan. worst-hit province in terms er was PPP’s right, no one eration of the people of the two countries in He said that he wished to see the develop- of deaths followed by Sindh should object on this adding various fields. He said this while talking to ment and prosperity of the people of Paki- and KPK. Till now 264,607 that PML-N candidate was Italian Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Fer- stan and want to see Pakistan in the ranks coronavirus cases have controversial in our party. rarese. The Italian ambassador visited the of developed nations. Later on the Italian been confirmed in Sindh, provincial minister’s residence in Satellite ambassador, along with the provincial min- 212,918 in Punjab 84,609 in Town yesterday and discussed issues of mu- ister, distributed books and bags among KPK, 55,594 in ICT, 19,497 tual cooperation in the social sector. in Balochistan, 12,367 in Inside... Expressing good wishes for Andreas Ferra- Continued on Page 06 AJK and 4,999 in GB. Sahara Trust to undertake next welfare project in Faisalabad – Page 02 CDA to start India spreading fake news development work in industrial areas – Page 03 about Pakistan for fifteen years Despite surge in cases, citizens violating SOPs Ambassador Zaheer Janjua says full investigation report – Page 04 shows that the Indian networks controlled more than ten Indonesia: the emerging economic giant NGOs that were accredited to the UN but were inactive – Page 05 tive in Brussels and Geneva, from where Derajat off-road DNA they broadcast “news” to the world. The aim jeep challenge race concludes was mainly to portray Pakistan in a negative – Page 06 BRUSSELS: The Brussels NGO EU Disinfo light. The full investigation report shows Lab dropped a small bomb in international that the Indian networks controlled more UAE, China to start diplomatic circles at the end of December than ten NGOs that were accredited to the Is indebted to All Pakistan Newspapers first vaccine production last year: their research showed that India United Nations but were inactive. line in UAE spread false news about Pakistan for 15 That way they could go about their – Page 07 Society for electing CENTRELINE as years. What does that mean for the fragile business undisturbed. In addition, Serena Hotels host relationship between India and sworn neme- the Indian networks also registered Nowruz event in style; sis Pakistan? Zaheer Aslam Janjua, Pakistani more than 550 domain names for web- Member of the Executive Committee Nine countries take part ambassador for the EU, Belgium and Lux- sites and employed fake journalists. – Page 08 embourg, explains the Pakistani position. The channels and media networks were ac- Continued on Page 06 www.centreline.com.pk / www.islambadpost.com.pk IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Monday, March 29, 2021 DC chairs Briefs Sahara Trust to undertake next anti corona Shazia terms meeting Bilawal’s welfare project in Faisalabad Ishfaq Mughal tone as FAISALABAD: The meeting Abrar ul Haq said that Pakistan is included among top countries with maximum of Coordination Committee democratic for anti Corona measures motility rate of cancer patient. He said that annually around 3 lac people die of cancer was held under the chair- DNA manship of Divisional Com- KARACHI: Central Informa- and their last stage is very painful particularly in case of malignant cancer missioner Saqib Manan. tion Secretary Pakistan Peo- RPO Raja Riffat Mukhtar, ples Party Parliamentarian Bureau Report Deputy Commissioner Mu- and MNA Shazia Atta Mar- hammad Ali, Vice Chan- ri has said that the tone of FAISALABAD: Sahara cellor Faisalabad Medical PML-N Vice President Mar- Trust for Life (STFL) will University Prof. Dr. Zafar yam Nawaz against PPP was undertake its next mega Ali Chaudhry, Additional regretful in her yesterday’s welfare project in Fais- Commissioner Coordination press conference while PPP alabad after the comple- Imran Raza Abbasi, Director Chairman Bilawal Bhutto tion of cancer hospital in Health Services Dr. Aman- Zardari kept political and Narowal, said Mr. Abrar-ul- ullah, CEO Health Dr. Bilal democratic tone. Haq Chairman STFL and Ahmad, Medical Superin- She said it was very unde- Hilal Ahmar Pakistan. tendents Allied, District sireable when PLM(N) lead- He was addressing a fund- Headquarters, Dr. Mushtaq ership used “selected” word raising musical dinner in Sipra, Asif Hameed Salimi for Pakistan Peoples Party. Circle Club here yester- and other officers of Health Shazia Marri said that PPP day. He said that Pakistan Department were present. leadership remained in jails is included among top During the meeting, the for years, sustained exiles countries with maximum Deputy Commissioner ap- and rendered many valuable motility rate of cancer pa- prised about the details of sacrifices and it is very sad tient. He said that annually third wave of corona and that PPP was taunting with around 3 lac people die of it’s intensity. He informed term “Selected” by PML cancer and their last stage that 25232 tests were tak- (N) leaders. is very painful particu- en and 2763 were positive This she said while holding larly in case of malignant since March 1.He further a joint press conference cancer. He said that he informed that implemen- with Sherry Rehman, Moula has decided to establish tation of SOPs in markets, Bux Chandio and other PPP a dedicated pain manage- bazaars and public places leaders at Bilawal House ment department in this during the current situa- hereon today. Ms Marri proposed cancer hospital tion of Corona epidemic said that we know how to in Narowal which needs besides distribution of face respond to such taunting heavy investment for the (BOD) of the STFL so that Abrar-ul-Haq categorically Earlier on the appeal of ness community of Faisal- velous services offered by masks and implementation words. She added that PPP purchase of latest elec- they could ensure trans- announced that the next Engineer Hafiz Ihtasham abad is very generous and the STFL and presented of other anti-precautionary was blamed for setting up tro-medical appliances. He parency in its expenditure project of STFL will be Javed the local industrial- will also donate for the a bouquet to Mr. Abrar-ul- measures. He said that com- on a deal but someone else also announced to give due in addition to deciding to launched in Faisalabad. “It ists and businessmen an- next project to be estab- Hq. plete lock down on Friday had benifited through a representation to the Fais- launch new welfare pro- will ensure best and latest nounced to donate Rs.20 lished in Faisalabad. The musical dinner was at- and Saturday is being imple- deal. Shazia Marri said that alabad Chamber of Com- jects. On the request of medical treatment to the million plus for the under Mian Muhammad Adrees tended by a large number mented however violations we don’t want to prolong merce & Industry (FCCI) President FCCI Engineer needy segments”, he add- completion cancer hospi- former President FPCCI of businessmen and phi- have been reported from the fights, but we want ex- in the Board of Directors Hafiz Ihtasham Javed Mr. ed. tal. He said that the busi- also appreciated the mar- lanthropists. marriage ceremonies and istence of serious politics in district govt has decided to the country. write Punjab Health depart- ment for re evaluation the SoPs of marriage events so Faisalabad Hashoo Group observes CDA takes charge the intensity of corona could be stopped and micro smart smart of F-6 Sports Center lock down would also im- lockdown Earth Hour nationwide posed in the high risk areas. dents and local businesses for maintenance Moreover DC said that 613 imposed in Sydney took part in it. Shopping Malls, Resurants, The next year 35 coun- marriage halls and private tries took part in it, and schools have been sealed in DNA now over 100 countries last 12 days for non compli- participate in this globally. ance of corona SoPs. FAISALABAD: On the rec- In 2019, 188 countries ommendations of District participated in it. The ob- Administration, Primary servance of Earth Hour is Sindh reports and Secondary Health De- important, although many partment Punjab has im- wonder how just 1 hour no death, 282 posed Smart Lock Down in makes any difference. But cases of covid 19 areas of Faisalabad City. believe it or not, it makes The decision has been tak- a lot of difference. en due to constant increase It creates awareness, to Staff Report Nazir Siyal in positivity percentage and show people that it is pos- prevalence of Covid 19. It ISLAMABAD: The management of the Capital Development sible to survive without all KARACHI: Fortunately no was further informed that Authority (CDA) has taken charge of the F-6 Multi-Purpose the electronic gizmos and death stemming from Coro- controlled entry and exit Sports Center for maintenance. While the renovation of the energy-consuming gadgets navirus reported, however in the areas of district iden- said sports center is in the final stages. Due to lack of proper we have grown so accus- 282 new cases emerged tified as hotspots of Covid maintenance, the said center was getting dilapidated. Howev- at all of its hotels across on energy and protect the tomed to. By cutting back, when 9,140 tests were con- disease. The 19 place are er, on the special instructions of CDA management, renova- Zubair Ahmad Pakistan. environment, the hotels people can make a huge ducted. Kohinoor Town, Khayaban tion of F-6 Multi Purpose Sports Center has been started. The Hashoo Group are the switched off major power difference and can take This was stated by Sindh Colony 1,2&3 Canal road, CDA has also taken charge of the said center for maintenance. ISLAMABAD: In a bid to owners and operators of sources from 8:30 pm to part in the battle against Chief Minister Syed Murad Hassan Vilas, Eden Valley, It should be noted that the said multi-purpose sports center participate in the global the five-star Pearl-Conti- 9:30 pm on Saturday, 27th global warming. And mil- Ali Shah in a statement is- Eden Garden, Eden Gar- is a state of the art center.Where citizens find sports such as movement to conserve nental Hotels, Marriott March 2021. lions of tons of energy sued here from CM House den Executive block, Saeed tanis, basketball, football field, walking, jogging track and skat- energy and protect the Hotels, as well as the Earth Hour first began in is consumed worldwide on Sunday. Mr. Murad Ali colony 1 and 2,Peoples ing rink under one roof.The Astrotro football field is also being environment against the Hotel One brands in Paki- 2007 in Australia in an at- when at this hour, all the Shah said that fortunately colony 1, Officers colony repaired to cater to the needs and hobbies of the city’s sports. harmful effects of global stan. tempt to conserve energy world, unites to observe no death was reported on 1and 2,Abdullah garden, The state-of-the-art acrylic surface is being prepared for skat- warming, Hashoo Group In solidarity with world- and combat global warm- and celebrate Earth Hour today. He added that till Madina Town, Model city, ing rings at the said Multipurpose Sports Center. observed the Earth Hour wide efforts to conserve ing. Only 2 million resi- 2021. the number death and was Tech town, Amin town, Zia 4,491. Town, Raza Town, Raza gar- The Chief Minister said that den, Faisal Town and Faisal 9,140 samples were tested garden where all markets, Polio eradication which detected 282 cases shopping malls, restau- that constituted 3.0 percent rants, offices(public and pri- current detection rate. He vate) shall remain closed till drive kicks off in added that so far 3,271,748 9th April. There shall be a tests have been conducted complete ban on movement Faisalabad against which 264,888 cas- of people to and from these their duty with vigilantly so es were diagnosed, of them areas by public and private Bureau Report that 100 % targets should be 96.6 percent or 255,769 transport except for limited achieved. patients have recovered, in- movement of one person FAISALABAD: The next He said that all arrange- cluding 98 overnight. per vehicle to and from the Polio Eradication Campaign ments and implementation The CM said that currently exempted localities, com- in Faisalabad district would should be done according to 4,682 patients were under plete ban on gathering for continue from 29 March to micro-plan so that the weak- treatment, of them 4,337 social, religious and any 2 April and in the district nesses and shortcomings were in home isolation, 8 at other purpose however 1.327 million children up to could be rectified. isolation centers and 283 at grocery stores, general/ the age of five years would He clarified that every different hospitals. He add- karyana stores, Ata Chakki, be administered polio drops round of polio was impor- ed that the condition of 250 fruits and vegetable shops, and 3549 teams would per- tant therefore, awareness patients was stated to be tandoors and patrol pumps form duty and all necessary of parents would continued critical, including 38 shifted would remain open from 9 arrangements had been during the campaign. to ventilators. am to 7 pm 7 days a week. made finalized in this re- He said that all arrange- Milk shops, chicken and gard. Deputy Commission- ments should be made fi- meat/fish shops from 7 to 7 er Muhammad Ali was in- nalize in tehsil level also 366 acre agri and medical services points formed during the meeting and no negligency would be land retrieved and Medi-Cal store would of District Polio Eradication tolerated in this regard. remain open 24 hours. Committee. He said that he himself RAHIM YAR KHAN: On the CEO Health Dr. Bilal would monitored the cam- direction of Punjab Chief ICT admin Ahmed and other officers of paign. Minister Sardar Usman various departments were CEO briefed the house on PESHAWAR: Ambassador Schlagheck is totally amazed by Karachi’s vibrant art scene! He visited Buzdar, during the last four de-sealed also present. final arrangements of next days, the district administra- Deputy Commissioner said Polio campaign and said the Canvas Gallery and was impressed by the intensity of the different art works exhibited there. sub-sectors He was equally impressed by the dedicated work and creativity of future generations of Pakistani tions had intensified crack- that all relevant depart- that duty roaster has been down on land grabbers and ments should performed issued in this regard. artists at Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture. – DNA got vacated over 367 acres Shaheen Hanif of government agricultural land worth Rs 615 million. ISLAMABAD: Office of The cases against 36 oc- the District Magistrate Is- cupants were also regis- lamabad Capital Territory tered while one had been (ICT) on Sunday de-sealed Hotels owners demand indoor services arrested. sub-sectors after detailed M Akram Farid further said that until the Covid-19 epidemic can be controlled, the govt Deputy Commissioner Dr survey, contact tracing, Khurram Shehzad said that ground surveillance and should give all tax exemptions on the income of Three star and Four star hotels indiscriminate action was testing of suspected individ- being taken against the ele- uals. government and concerned agen- industry. Due to credit sale, sales in his opinion the hotel industry and gas bills. He said that hotels Shujaat Hamza cies to take sensible steps and tax and bed tax are being paid by urges the government to reduce have sided with the government in ments occupying state land According to notification, in the district and cases the residential areas of take immediate practical steps in the hotels out of their pockets. the sales tax and bed tax rates in difficult times and in this regard, ISLAMABAD: The government were being also registered sub-sectors including G-6/2, this regard. These views were ex- Due to Covid-19, business activi- the current situation so that the a very important sector is being has not given any relief to the against the land grabbers. G-10/4, F-11/1 were de- pressed by the President of Hotels ties in hotels have been reduced industry can survive, as hotel us- overlooked. Meanwhile, Senior hotel and service industry in the He said that during the last sealed on 5 pm today. The and Motels Association Islamabad to 30 percent. ers move to flats and guest hous- Joint Secretary Yousuf Awan said current Covid-19 pandemic. The four days, 36 cases had been administration also decided Rawalpindi and Northern Are- Senior Vice President(SVP) Haji es due to the 21 per cent tax. In that foreigners are welcome in Pa- hotel industry has borne the bur- registered against the grab- to de-seal I-8/4 and I-10/2. as. M. Akram Farid made these Gul Afridi said that 5 to 6 million addition, hotels that have not yet kistan for the tourist season from den of 15,000 foreign travelers bers in all the four tehsils However, the de-sealed are- remarks during an emergency people in Pakistan are associated been able to file taxes should be May to August. and temporarily accommodated while applications for reg- as will be regulated by the meeting. While speeking he said with hotel industry but the govern- given a respite until conditions The process of booking and res- foreign travelers in its hotels. The istration of more cases had prevailing orders regarding that government should give relief ment is cracking down on this sec- improve. Chaudhry Tassaduq Hus- ervation of tourists is completed spread of the corona virus over been sent to the concerned COVID-19 SOPs issued from package to the Hotel industry and tor with various measures which sain said that sales tax should be by March, but this time due to the past year has also severely af- police stations by the As- time to time. create facilities. are intolerable in all respects. levied on hotels like restaurants the Corona Emergency, the book- fected the hotel industry, leaving sistant Commissioners. He In case of any violation of M Akram Farid further said that Vice President (VP) Tariq Javed at 7.5 percent and bed tax which ing of foreign tourists is almost millions of hotel and restaurant said that while taking action SOPs, strict action will be until the Covid-19 epidemic can Malik said that tourism sector was earlier one rupee per bed has non-existent and what was already workers unemployed and their against the illegal occupation, taken against the delin- be controlled, the government and hotels are inseparable. Where been increased to five percent of done is now being canceled. In the stoves cold, but due to the gov- the district administration quents under the relevant should give all tax exemptions on Covid-19 has shaken the country’s room rent in July 2019 for hotels meeting, members of the Hotel ernment’s inconsistent policies. had retrieved 1,439 acres provisions of law. Moreover, the income of Three star and Four economy, people have become in Islamabad. and Motels Association, members This very important sector relat- of agricultural land costing the concerned Assistant star hotels. He said that like other unemployed but the government In addition, property tax and and people associated with the ho- ed to tourism is dying on its own more than Rs 2 billion adding Commissioners, ICT, ICT business sectors, the hotel indus- has forced the sector to its knees water bills of 2019 and 2020 tel industry also presented their and there is no department of the that the administration would shall ensure compliance of try has also been affected but it is which contributes more to GDP should be waived. Senior mem- valuable views and expressed government is ready to listen their not take any leniency in this all SOPs. unfortunate that the government which is not encouraging. Finance ber Chaudhry Riaz said that re- hope that their problems will be grievances. There is a need for the has not given any relief to this Secretary Haji Naeem Afzal said lief should be given in electricity addressed. regard. – APP 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEMonday, March 29, 2021 Massive Briefs campaign HEC calls for to implent ‘Research SOPs

Proposals’ Ibrar Khan under NRPU ISLAMABAD: Deputy Com- missioner (DC) Islamabad project 2021 Muhammad Hamza Shafqa- at Sunday announced to Shaheen Hanif launch a massive campaign for strict enforcement of the ISLAMABAD: The High- standard operating proce- er Education Commission dures (SOPs) in the federal (HEC) has called for ‘Re- capital as he was recovered search Proposals’ under from the coronavirus. its three-year National Re- In a tweet, he also an- search Programme for Uni- nounced his parents’ recov- versities (NRPU) 2021. ery from the coronavirus, According to the official extending gratitude to the sources, the amount of fund- people, who had prayed for ing for the project will range him and the family’s safety. up to PKR 20 million with a “I and my parents have maximum project duration of tested negative for COVID three years. The HEC, in that Alhamdilolillah. Jazak Allah regard, has invited applica- for all the prayers. Starting tions from faculty members massive campaign for con- of public and private sector trolling Covid in Islamabad universities/degree awarding from right now,” he tweeted. institutions to submit pro- The DC Islamabad, as well posals in basic and applied as, his parents contracted research that will be selected the coronavirus a couple competitively using a mer- of weeks ago which was it-based and transparent eval- announced on the twitter, uation and selection process. a micro-blogging site, from Highlighting the key fea- his official account. tures of the programme, the sources told APP that the NRPU is a flagship ‘Re- IESCO search Programme’ of the issues power HEC for funding research grants on competitive merit suspension for high quality and prom- ISLAMABAD: Representatives of restaurants located in the twin-cities holding a protest demonstration to condemn ban on the outdoor ising scientific research schedule projects that demonstrate dining. According to reports the local administration has allowed them to operate for next 10 more days even on weekends. – DNA strategic relevance and im- DNA pact to local industry and society. For further informa- ISLAMABAD: Islamabad tion regarding the proposal Electric Supply Compa- submission, requirements ny (IESCO)’s spokesman, and the evaluation process, CDA to start development System Maintenance is in the applicants are encour- process. Therefore power aged to visit www.hec.gov. supply of below mentioned pk/site/nrpu. The HEC feeders/areas will be tem- has announced the April 30, porary suspended as per 2021 as deadline for full pro- work in industrial areas given schedule: ject proposal submission. On 29th March from 09:00 Sardar Yasir emphasised that CDA must further improve street lights, sewerage systems, AM to 02:00 PM, Kohistan, Kashif Gul, Mix Industry, PNCA to waste management and development of public toilets across all main areas of Islamabad Model Town, Industrial Es- support bad to address this long standing tate, Ghazi Kohli, Jalala, Zubair Ahmad issue. These parking plazas can be Mushtaq Hussain Feeders, artist’s built on BOT basis and would also from 10:00 AM to 12:00 ISLAMABAD: A delegation of help generate additional revenue Noon, Hussainabad, Margal- community local industrialists and trade rep- for CDA. Sardar Yasir emphasised la Feeders and surrounding resentatives led by Sardar Yasir that CDA must further improve areas will be remain without Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad street lights, sewerage systems, Raja Pervaiz power. IESCO management Chamber of Commerce & Indus- waste management and develop- apologizes to its esteemed ISLAMABAD: Director Gen- try (ICCI) held a meeting with ment of public toilets across all customers for the power out- eral Pakistan National Council Amir Ali Ahmed, Chairman CDA main areas of Islamabad. age. If the work is complet- of the Arts (PNCA), Dr. Fou- and apprised him of the key issues Ms. Fatma Azim Senior Vice Pres- ed ahead of time, the power zia Saeed has said PNCA has of industrial areas in Islamabad ident, Abdul Rehman Khan Vice supply can be restored even decided to continue online along with other development is- President ICCI, Mian Akram Farid before the scheduled time. cultural programs to support sues in the federal capital. Chairman Founder Group, Tariq artist’s community, due to Ms. Fatma Azim Senior Vice Pres- Sadiq President Islamabad Indus- the current situation of third ident, Abdul Rehman Khan Vice trial Association and Muhammad Tenders of wave of COVID-19. Talking to President ICCI, Mian Akram Farid Ahmed former President ICCI media she said, “PNCA was Chairman Founder Group, Abdul said that during Covid-19, SBP had RRRP to be making efforts to promote Rauf Alam, Convener ICCI CDA launched refinance schemes for folk artists through online cul- Committee, Tariq Sadiq President industries at low credit cost, but opened on tural events in the third wave Islamabad Industrial Association, without lease renewal of industrial April 12 of COVID-19 pandemic”. Muhammad Ahmed former Presi- ICCI said that the CDA Board in facing problems since investors so that it could be implemented to plots, banks were not extending She said they have taken the dent ICCI and Omais Khattak Ex- its meeting held in August 2020 were uncertain about the outcome facilitate the lease renewals of in- these schemes to industries. They decision as the artist commu- ecutive Board Member ICCI were had recommended the rationaliza- of the policy. dustrial plots. He also highlighted urged that CDA should expedite Staff Report nity had faced many financial part of the delegation. Syed Muna- tion of lease extension fee for in- He urged that CDA should ap- the se verity of parking issues in the implementation of its Board RAWALPINDI:Commission- issues due to the postpone- war Shah Member Engineering and dustrial plots @ Rs. 100,000/- per proach the National Coordination the local markets of Islamabad and decision for lease renewals of in- er Rawalpindi Capt. (R) ment of many cultural events. Faisal Naeem Director (Technical) kanal, but the decision was not im- Committee on Housing, Construc- stressed that CDA should auction dustrial plots @ Rs.100,000/- per Mohammad Mehmood Sun- Renowned folk singer Qur- were also present in the meeting. plemented as yet due to which in- tion & Development (NCCHCD) plots for construction of multi sto- kanal as the SBP schemes were day said that the tenders ban Niazi said the first phase Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President dustrial growth and expansion was for endorsement of this decision rey parking plazas across Islama- expiring by April 30 of this year. of Rawalpindi Ring Road of COVID-19 pandemic was Project (RRRP) would be worsen for the artist’s com- opened on April 12. munity as there were lock Project management FAPUASA for According to a Commission- down and restrictions. CCB plantation drive ends er Office spokesman, a com- He said later situation was course organized reversal of mittee comprising experts improved but now again due edu. policies would be formed to review to third wave of COVID-19 after planting few saplings for IPFP fellows the tenders which would be pandemic the artist’s com- announced on April 5. munity were facing financial Shujaat Hamza When contacted Mr. Zubair terms of the authorities’ hayam bbasi The decision to finalize the problems. Another artist K A Mehmood Abdullah and Satti superintends of responsibility to protect ISLAMABAD: Federation names of the experts would Iqbal Ali a renowned drum- ISLAMABAD: The National Academy of Higher Education the CCB garden branch as- environment is failing the of All Pakistan Universities be taken on March 31. mer said due to COVID-19 (NAHE) has organized an international standard research RAWALPINDI: The Chak- sured that plantation would attempt to enhance green Academic Staff Association He informed that various pandemic, the artist’s com- and project management course for IPFP Fellows who lala Cantonment Board be carried out in the spring cover,” she added. (FAPUASA) has demanded government departments munity had gone through have been awarded Start-up Research Grants for Freshly (CCB) plantation drive season campaign but had Shahida Rehmani, a pul- that all the anti-education and agencies including very difficult time during Qualified PhDs (SRGP). In order to fully prepare Fellows of under Prime Minister Im- denied considering the monologist and area res- policies and steps undertak- Rawalpindi Development last year in 2020. the Interim Placement of Fresh PhDs (IPFP) programme ran Khan’s flagship Ten points highlighted by the ident said it was so naive en under Dr. Tariq Banuri's Authority, Finance Depart- to run and manage their research projects over the long Billion Tree Tsunami pro- area residents. Mrs. Ali and unprofessional on the tenure should be reviewed ment, National University of term, NAHE has collaborated with an international institu- ject have ended after sim - Zia among the other area part of the CCB officials and reversed immediately. Science and Technology and Artists to tion, Oxon Global, to provide top-tier training titled “The ply planting a few dozen residents had demanded who were neglecting the While appreciating the deci- University of Engineering Fundamentals of Project Management” to IPFP Fellows. saplings along Humayun of the CCB CEO to take potential plantation sites sion of Federal government and Technology Taxila, Cap- submit entries This programme is part of NAHE’s continuous professional and Adiala roads. notice of negligence of the and planting trees on small on removal of Dr. Tariq ital Development Authority, development initiatives for faculty of universities and HEC The residents of Tufail and concerned. medians, roadsides and Banuri as Chairman HEC, National Highway Authority, for painting employees, which are running in accordance with an annual Adiala roads while talking She said the rapidly in- green belts. FAPUASA hoped that the Public Private Partnership calendar of events. Keeping with SOPs to address the third to media have decried the creasing concrete jungle She said trees were the exhibition new chairman would be ap- Authority and Lahore Ring wave of COVID-19, the course on “Fundamentals of Project indifferent attitude of the in the garrison city amid lungs of our planet and pointed as per the criteria Road Authority had been Management” is being delivered online in its entirety. The CCB officials who, besides unbridled urbanization had equally important for ISLAMABAD: Artists are laid down in HEC Ordinance. requested to nominate the opening address was given by Dr. Shaheen Sardar Ali, Rector repeated requests by envi- almost wiped out its once human and biodiversity asked to send images of their Central President FAPUASA experts to open the bids and NAHE. All six modules of this course, with rigorous evalua- ronment conscience resi- cherished green cover. existence whereas it had art master pieces for “Arju- Dr. Nek Muhammad Shaikh evaluate them. tions and assessments will be delivered on four consecutive dents, have left a wide area “After decades of negli- become more imperative mand Painting Award (APA) and General Secretary Dr. Saturdays to a cohort of 260 Fellows. IPFP Fellows and recip- where plantation could be gence, it’s the first govern- to plant maximum trees 2021” till May 05 with Rs. 100 Shahid Iqbal in a statement ients of SRGP have already undergone a rigorous academic carried out to help miti- ment that has given some as air pollution along processing fee, copy of com- also hoped that the newly ap- RMC better teaching course, the NFDP and a top-up reflective teaching gate the rising pollution attention to the dwindling with everyday rising traf- puterized national identity pointed chairman would take due to ever increasing traf- and learning capacity enhancement workshop. – DNA nature but the lethargic fic was badly impacting than other card and a photograph. The all stakeholders. fic among roads. and criminal attitude in human health. award was announced by Gal- lery 6 in collaboration with its corporations partners. According to details, RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpin- the first winner will be given di Metropolitan Corporation cash prize of Rs. 300,000, sec- is better than other metropol- ond Prize of Rs. 200,000 and ‘Police guides’ initiative creating a big difference itan in the province in terms third winner of Rs. 100,000. “This initiative inculcates a sense of honor and dignity in a person who visits a police station of volume of its ADP and num- While merit prize of Rs. ber of development projects 50,000 will also be given to without any reference,” he stressed and this has been possible the best nominee. Curator tions is no more a herculean task. remarked. Appreciating the in- He said a guide, deployed at I-9 such measures in the future so due to the increase in revenue of Gallery 6, Dr. Arjumand Staff Report Talking to media on Sunday, the clusiveness of ICT police, he said police station, had fully facilitated that the gap between public and while working in line with the Faisal told APP that the complainants said they were not the deployment of guides was long him in registration of complaint. the police can be fulfilled.” government’s vision of good competition was only for ISLAMABAD: People seem quite afraid of visiting a police station due as previously there were no Luqman, a resident of Sector The ICT police spokesman said governance. For the financial Pakistani citizens, adding satisfied with the deployment of anymore as the guidance and as- dedicated staffers at police sta- I-10/1 who came to the same po- the ‘police guides’ initiative would year 21-2020, Rs. 2956 mil- that artist must be between well-trained guides at multiple po- sistance being provided by the tions for providing guidance to the lice station to file a dispute ap- surely improve the image of force lion will be allocated for ADP 25 to 40 years of age (born lice stations of the federal capital guides had completely changed people in registration of an FIR. plication, said the appointment in public eye. Such steps were im- and out of this huge amount, between January 1981 to and they are praising Inspector their concept about the Islamabad “This initiative inculcates a sense of qualified staff showed that the perative to promote community 389 development projects and December 1996). “An artist General of Police, (IGP) Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) police. of honor and dignity in a person ‘Thana culture’ had changed truly. policing in the federal capital. schemes will be worked on. can submit only one paint- Qazi Jameel-ur-Rehman for his out- Muhammad Fahad Shoaib, a var- who visits a police station without Raza Khan, a complainant at Sabzi He said the initiative was This was revealed by an anal- ing executed in 2020 or of-the box solution to bridge gap sity student who visited Ramna any reference,” he stressed. Mandi police station, said he felt launched recently to provide ysis conducted by the Direc- 2021. Any image digitally or between the force and citizens. The police station, said he was delight- ‘Decent and polite attitude by the comfortable as a guide helped him maximum facilitation to the pub- torate of Public Relations, mechanically produced and ‘police guide’ initiative is getting tre- ed to see a significant change in police guide has reposed my con- in filing a complaint in no time. lic on visiting a police station. It Rawalpindi. The analysis drawings only (graphite/ mendous response from the com- the Islamabad police’s behavior. fidence in the force,” Abdul Reh- “I am very happy over this kind was the brainchild IGP Islama- was based on data provided charcoal/ pencil, etc.) will plainants, who are of the view that “The bad behavior of a cop is the man a resident of Sector I-9 told of people-friendly policing,” he bad Qazi Jameel-ur-Rehman, who by the Local Govt and CDD, not be included in this com- the registration of First Information only thing which widens the gap APP while explaining his visit to said and hoped that the depart- had been strong proponent of the Finance and Budget petition” he added. – APP Report (FIR) at many police sta- between police and public,” he the police station of his locality. ment would continue to take the community policing. Wing of the MCR. – APP IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Monday, March 29, 2021 Deworming Briefs campaign to start from Railways April 5 rejects rumors about Raja Pervaiz downsizing RAWALPINDI: More than 0.9 million children between 5 to 14 years of age will get Mehmood Abdullah free of cost deworming tab- lets during a five-day-long RAWALPINDI: The author- drive being started from ities of Pakistan Railways April 5 to prevent parasitic have rejected the rumors worms from infecting them. about downsizing saying, District Health Officer no employee of the Rail- (DHO) Dr. Jawad Khalid ways would be terminated. told media, that the drive According to Superinten- would help overcome mal- dent, Pakistan Railways nutrition and intestinal in- Rawalpindi Division, Inam- fections among the children ullah, the rationalization as abdominal worms could process was continuing in cause several diseases. Pakistan Railways which The DHO said that chil- had nothing to do with dren working at different downsizing. places would also be given Talking to media, he in- medicines besides those formed that the news of studying in seminaries and downsizing was baseless schools. as these were just rumors Dr. Jawad said that drive and no employee of the would not be compromised Railways would be termi- despite prevailing COV- nated. ID-19 situation, adding Inamullah said that during parasitic worms have debil- the rationalization process itating consequences on the no one would be dismissed health and education of chil- however, all the employees dren, and on their long-term would be adjusted in ac- ISLAMABAD: CEO Serena Hotels Aziz Boolani posing for a picture with the staff of the Azerbaijan embassy on the occasion of earning potential. cordance with their exper- Nowruz festival celebrated at Islamabad Serena Hotels. (More coverage on the Back Page). – DNA He urged the citizens to tise and experience. cooperate with the health teams as a healthy child was essential for a healthy Online society and this message should be conveyed to scrutiny of every nook and corner of papers for Despite surge in cases, the district. overseas Doctors DNA citizens violating SOPs remove safety RAWALPINDI: The agency pin stuck in for protection of overseas On Sunday with restrictions eased, the residents rushed towards city Pakistanis’ rights has com- esophagus mended Prime Minister markets and shopping centres, violating the SOPs put forward by the Imran Khan and concerned federal government officials government to stem the spread of the virus DNA for facilitating online scru- district in the wake of Cov- community had assured the nor kids with them while ticularly during March after up based transport, poses tiny of papers for overseas Zubair Ahmad id-19 surge. authorities of implementing shopping in the city markets. third wave attacked the dis- a serious threat to the resi- RAWALPINDI: Specialist compatriots. The traders were directed to the SOPs, but so far they had “I can’t provide sanitizers to trict, as blatant violation of dents due to non-compliance doctors at Benazir Bhut- The present government RAWALPINDI: The third close shops by 7.30 pm and failed to fulfil their commit- all of my customers because the SOPs continued despite with the Standard Operating to Hospital in Rawalpindi has given the best protec- wave of coronavirus has hit take an off on Fridays and ment. A shopkeeper, Wajid it is not a cheap item,” Altaf, repeated warnings by the rel- Procedures (SOPs) as social safely removed the safety tion to the rights of over- hard as the number of con- Saturdays. said that the market commit- a small trader in Moti Bazaar evant authorities. distancing for prevention of pin stuck in the esophagus seas Pakistanis by provid- firmed cases of the deadly On Sunday with restrictions tees did nothing to protect said. Total admitted patients in coronavirus pandemic are be- (muscular tube that carries ing various facilities in the virus across Rawalpindi dis- eased, the residents rushed the citizens as well as to im- The shops owners said they Rawalpindi district are 184 ing violated despite warnings food and liquids from mouth shortest possible time. trict jumped to 15,927 while towards city markets and plement the SOPs. could not stop people from including 19 critical, 66 stable and fines by the authorities to the stomach) of a minor The government deserves 13,293 of them have been shopping centres, violating Although, big shopping malls coming to their shops as this and 99 in moderate condition. concerned. child. congratulations on these discharged but, the citizens the SOPs put forward by and cash and carry stores will hurt their business. How- 22 patients are in Holy Family The district administration is Otolaryngologists Prof steps. Khalid Nawaz, Chief particularly youngsters are the government to stem the were implementing SOPs to ever, some shops were seen Hospital, 30 in Benazir Bhut- taking strict actions against Dr. Muhammad Aslam Executive Officer of Knight not following the coronavirus spread of the virus. At shop- some extent but most of the to be following the SOPs with to Hospital, 97 in Rawalpindi the transporters, shopping Chaudhry and Dr. Fahim Human Management Standard Operating Proce- ping malls, big grocery stores small shops were witnessed security guards, stopping Institute of Urology, 30 in Fau- plazas, marriage halls, restau- expertly removed the safety Shalan GL Pakistan ex- dures (SOPs) issued by the and cash and carry stores, openly violating the SOPs of customers from entering if ji Foundation Hospital, two in rants and other public places pin stuck in the esophagus pressed these views while Punjab government under and different markets, women providing sanitizers to their two or three customers were Heart International and 3 in for not following all the pre- of a 6-year-old child during addressing the participants the guidelines issued by the with young children could be customers while at many already in the shop. Begum Akhter Memorial hos- cautionary measures. the operation which was of a training session held National Command and Oper- seen despite the government points people were seen ig- Mushtaq said they had lost a pital. Nearly 1817 patients are A large number of vehicles completed in just 15 min- here in School of Arts and ation Centre (NCOC) to con- banning children from the noring the SOP of maintain- large number of customers in home isolation. were inspected and fines utes with the help of endos- Design on Sunday for over- tain the spread of COVID-19. markets. ing social-distancing. due to implementing social But, neither social distancing were imposed by RTA Rawal- copy at Benazir Bhutto Hos- seas Pakistanis workers. The Punjab government “Observing social distancing The SOP of not bringing chil- distancing because custom- nor other SOPs were being pindi but still, the transport- pital Rawalpindi and saved Khalid Nawaz said that Paki- had issued a notification to is a dream, which we can see dren especially minor ones to ers did not wait and moved to maintained at most of the ers, drivers and passengers the child’s life. stanis working abroad need change the business hours but can’t implement in letter markets was also not followed the next shop if denied entry. markets across the district. are not fully following the Prof Dr. Muhammad Aslam to certify their technical and weekly closure of bazaars and spirit,” said a police of- and hundreds of women were Rawalpindi District sees a The public transport, espe- SOPs which may cause dan- Chaudhry told media that skills at various levels. These and markets in Rawalpindi ficer. He added the traders’ seen carrying infants or mi- jump in Covid-19 cases par- cially the van and Suzuki pick ger to the health system. the safety pin trap in the people used to face many esophagus of a child named difficulties and hassles in ver- Zoran, who was referred ifying their credentials, but from Gujjar Khan, could under the direction of Prime Pak least-testing prove to be very deadly and Minister Imran Khan, the if it could not be removed by National Vocational and Tech- endoscopy procedure. nical Training Commission of country among He said if the safety pin was Pakistan, through its website, not removed by endoscopy not only provide facility to top infected ones then it would be removed these Pakistani professionals after opening the breast and for verification of certificates infected nations conducted making several cuts, which but they will now be able to DNA more tests per million of could have resulted in the get new certificates online population than Pakistan, death of the child. ISLAMAVBAD: Pakistan from NEVTEC according to although Indonesia and Mexi- He said the state-of-the-art stands at number 31 by total their technical skills. “This co conducted tests just above facilities were provided by number of COVID-19 infec- initiative of NEVTEC has fa- Pakistan’s with 45,069 and the Punjab government at tions until now, but conducts cilitated overseas Pakistanis 46,223 tests respectively per Benazir Bhutto Hospital in the least number of tests per and reduced the difficulties million of their populations. Rawalpindi. This difficult million population among all they face in finding employ- Within top 32 nations, apart and complicated operation these top 31 infected nations, ment abroad. from Pakistan, Indonesia and was easily completed and says a research conducted Mexico; the Philippines has which saved the life of the by Policy Pak – an Islamabad conducted the least number baby, he added. Crackdown based policy research organ- of tests with around 90,000 ization. tests per million. All other against According to this research, 28 countries conducted more Car, bike-lifter firecrackers as of March 27, there are 32 than 1, 00,000 tests per mil- gang busted, nations in the world having lion population. businesses more than 6, 00,000 (six hun- The research further ex- 5 arrested dred thousands) infections plores that among top 60 and Pakistan stands at num- most impacted nations with RAWALPINDI: In a crack- Khayam Abbasi ber 31, with 6, 49,824 total over 2,00,000 (two hundred down against criminal elements, Rawalpindi Po- RAWALPINDI: City Police infections since start of the thousand) infections, Paki- lice have busted a car and Officer (CPO) Muhammad pandemic. stan is second least testing bike-lifter gang and arrest- Ahsan Younas has directed Till this day, Pakistan has nation as Bangladesh trails ed its five members. police officials to launch ISLAMABAD: High Commissioner of Malaysia Ikram Mohmmed Ibrahim and conducted 44,733 tests per behind Pakistan with over Police also recovered eight crackdown against the fire- Ambassador of Indonesia Adam Tugio along with their spouses posing for a picture on million of population. All 27,000 tests per million of stolen cars, seven motor- cracker dealers on the aus- the occasion of Nowruz festival celebrated at Islamabad Serena Hotels. – DNA other nations among top 32 population. cycles, weapons and other picious occasion of ‘Shab-e- items from their posses- Barat’. sion. He said the setting off fire- According to a police works completely banned AIOU offers PTI govt removes HEC spokesman, New Town adding that strict action police rounded up five would be taken against vio- lators, according to police associate degree members of ‘Farhan’ gang Chairman Dr. Tariq Banuri namely Farhan, ring leader, spokesman. The business of firecrackers would be Majid, Zubair, Haroon and discouraged adding that it program Shujaat Hamza Qadeer who were wanted would be crushed with full in various snatching and force. points established in the ISLAMABAD: Higher Edu- car and bike lifting cases. He said police would estab- Ibrar Khan coordinating offices of the cation Commission (HEC) Police recovered eight sto- lish special pickets on all country. Interested can- Chairman Dr. Tariq Banuri len cars, seven motorcy- ISLAMABAD: Allama the entry and exit points to didates may apply online has been removed from his cles, two pistols and other Iqbal Open University keep a vigil on suspicious el- till the extended deadline post before the expiry of his items from their posses- (AIOU) has offered asso- ements and criminals. of April 12 with late fee term. sion. ciate degree program in The CPO said it was the charges. Admission fee The HEC Amendment Ordi- He informed that the police business administration prime duty of the police to can be deposited till April nance 2021 has been issued team constituted under the with three different spe- protect the lives and proper- 13. It is pertinent to men- in this regard, paving way supervision of SDPO and cializations in spring 2021 ty of the people. tion here that university for removal of Tariq Banuri SHO New Town Police Sta- semester including Islam- He said negligence would has provided final oppor- it may be recalled that Dr. tion on the directives of SP ic Banking, Human Re- not be tolerated and action tunity for admissions in Tariq Banuri was appoint- Rawal Zia ud Din conduct- source Management and would be taken against MA/MSc programs while ed in May 2018 by former ed a raid and managed to Marketing. those who would found neg- adhering to HEC’s post prime minister Shahid Kh- net the gang members. Two-year (Associate De- ligent in performing their graduate education policy. aqan Abbasi for a four-year As per preliminary po- gree) program is also duties. AIOU will not offer these term and his tenure was lice record, the criminals offered in four fields in- On the other hand, the po- programs in the upcom- due to end in May 2022. were also involved in other cluding General, Mass lice have started taking ing semester i.e. autumn The ordinance issued has crimes, he added. Communication, B Com action against dealers, in- 2021. Interested candi- reduced the tenure of the He stated that other mem- and Library Science. Pro- volved in the business of dates may avail this gold- Chairman Higher Educa- bers and facilitators of the spectuses for all these pro- fireworks and firecrackers. en opportunity and apply tion Commission from four (5A), of Section 6 of High- tion Commission forthwith HEC chairman. The ordi- gang would also be arrest- grams are available online Meanwhile, the special se- for admission in any of the years to two years which ul- er Education Commission and is accordingly removed nance limited the tenure of ed following preliminary on the university website curity measures have been suitable program based on timately led to the dismissal Ordinance, 2002, as amend- from the said post, with im- the Higher Education Com- investigations with the (www.aiou.edu.pk). Pro- taken while security in all the eligibility criterion to of Tariq Banuri. ed vide Higher Education mediate effect”. mission chairman from four detainee culprits. Superin- spectuses are also availa- religious places has also enhance their education A formal notification is- Commission (Amendment) Earlier, the Cabinet Com- to two years. tendent Police (SP) Rawal ble at the main campus of been beefed up to avoid any till the extended deadline sued in this regard states Ordinance, 2021, Dr. Tariq mittee on Legislation has The committee approved lauded endeavor of New the university, regional of- untoward incident. of March 30 with late fee “In terms of sub-section Banuri has ceased to be the passed an ordinance regard- a new ordinance to amend Town police team for net- fices and prospectus sale charges. (5), read with sub-section Chairperson, Higher Educa- ing the replacement of the the HEC Act 2002. ting the accused. – APP Monday, March 29, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Sidestepping allies Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Surging cases Deputy Editor: Abid Raza UST when the alliance looked all set to exclude the OR the second consecutive day, Pakistan reported Pakistan People’s Party from the office of opposition ABC CERTIFIED over 4000 cases within 24 hours—the majority of leader in the Senate, the party sidestepped PDM which came from Punjab. We have not seen such an J Vol: 01 Issue: 312 F altogether. PPP used its high numbers in the Senate, immense spike in transmission since June of last year. Once brought JI into the fold, won over four independents and Email: [email protected] again we have digressed dangerously far towards losing a secured two votes from the ANP. The Senate opposition Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 high number of the population through infections. The im- leader was chosen without the PML-N and other major Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad portance of adhering to restrictions and practicing preventa- parties in the alliance having a say. tive protocols seems to be lost on the general public as well For the PPP, this shrewd tactical move has ensured as the authorities, especially since in-person meetings are that it secures the highest office of opposition in the still being held despite PM Imran Khan testing positive. parliament. With practically a hung Senate, a leader of A clear message of intolerance of any and all violations of opposition has an important role to play in the days to Covid-19 restrictions is effectively muddled when members come. A leader from their own party all but ensures of the government continue to schedule meetings with the that PTI’s term in office will find the PPP firmly at the PM in spite of knowing full well that he had contracted the head of the opposition table in the Senate. virus. Such acts take away the seriousness of the matter and PML-N however, has not taken kindly to being sidelined condone the abandonment of standard protocols. without any consultation. Where the party was looking According to a statement made by Asad Umar, the Min - resolute in its bid to get a candidate of its own as opposi - ister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, tion leader—one that the PPP was not at all comfortable Pakistan might be surpassing the intensity of the first with—it has now been left without an important seat in the wave of the pandemic given the rate at which the positivi - upper house. Overall, this only spells further trouble for the ty ratio is increasing—10.15 percent to be exact. If it is not alliance. More harsh words have been exchanged—PML-N brought back down, the little freedom that was extended leaders such as Maryam Nawaz have made more accusations to the masses will have to be curtailed immediately. of duplicitous behaviour from PPP. In fact, if the current situation persists then tougher regu- If the two largest parties continue this back and forth, it lations will have to be enforced to limit the spread of the is hard to see PDM being salvaged from all this acrimony. virus—the old and new variants. We were once on the road to For the government, it did not really matter who led the op- recovery from the pandemic, it is imperative that we fight to position as long as they managed to retain their hold over revert back to the progress we were making. the Senate seat. This they have done with rousing success, Our authorities need to set an example that the public can and have also managed to bludgeon the opposition’s unified follow; if they are not proactive or careful in the way they stance in the process. It is now down to the opposition lead- approach the pandemic, they cannot expect the public to ers to see the light for themselves. Together, they stand a either. As such, a strong front against the virus must be chance against the government’s majority; alone, the only shown at the state level for all to follow. Only when the stratagem available, looks to be through toothless press con- gravity of the situation is understood will we be success - ferences and dissenting statements. ful in taming the pandemic. Indonesia: the emerging economic giant URS is the age of commercial diplomacy and Indo- youth unemployment, and low educational attainment. development which would continue to support community Dr. Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan nesia is the pioneer of it in Southeast Asia region. Environmental protection also remains a major challenge. activities, including economic development and ease of ac- O Economic liberalization, privatization, develop- The government hopes to take advantage of the country’s cessibility. To achieve simplification of all forms of regulato- ment of private sector, foreign direct investment (FDIs), strategic location between Asia and the Pacific in the cur- ry constraints president Jokowi invited the House of Repre- joint venture and digitalization are playing important role rent unfavourable international context (weakening demand sentatives to issue major laws concerning the Employment in the socio-economic progress of Indonesia which is the from China and falling commodity prices), and aims to be in Copyright Act and the UMKM (Usaha Mikro Kecil Menen- champion of structural reforms in the region and actually the top six largest economies by 2030. gah or Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Empower- outperformed all the regional economies in achieving and In 2021, the Indonesian’s most immediate challenge is re- ment Act, which would aim at unlocking local potential and sustaining high ratios of GDPs and GNPs. lated to the economic, social and public health impacts of contribute to nation building. According to various published reports of the World Bank, the COVID-19 pandemic. Indonesia has achieved enormous He planned to introduce simplification of the bureaucracy IMF, Asian Development Bank, Indonesia is the future gains in poverty reduction, cutting the poverty rate by more and was also determined to cut significant amounts of bu- economic giant in the region. It is the largest economy in than half since 1999, to approximately 9.8 percent of the reaucratic red tape and simplify echelons, claiming there Southeast Asia and the world’s seventh by purchasing pow- population in 2020. Indonesia is a developed market econ- would be only two echelon levels; the functional level that re- er parity. Somehow, ongoing COVID-19 has damaged its omy with abundant natural resources having a young, large spects competence and expertise. The president introduced macro-economy which is now showing resilience and robust and burgeoning population (274.8 million), a labor force of a comprehensive economic transformation drive by intend- recovery. According to IMF published report (2021) GDP 136.7 million people in 2020, and political stability. ing to focus efforts to transform from dependency on natural of Indonesia may reach to above 5.1 percent during 2021. According to World Bank, (2020) its agricultural sector con- resources to the competitiveness of modern manufacturing As any other advanced economy the key drivers of its na- tributes to 12.7 percent of the country’s GDP and employed and services that have high added value for the prosperity of tional economy are private domestic consumption stimulat- 27.7 percent of the active population in 2020. Indonesia is the people. Diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Indo- President Joko Widodo ed by its huge market with a growing middle class of nearly the second-largest natural rubber producer in the world. nesia are strong and people of both nations support and help 70 million people (55 percent of GDP). Other major crops include rice, sugarcane, coffee, tea, to- each other over the period in different ways and situations. announced Indonesian According to the IMF’s report (October 2020) growth is bacco, palm oil, coconuts and spices. Indonesia and Pakistan are strengthening mutual relations in expected to return in full force to 5.1 to 6.1 percent in 2021 Besides, the country is the world’s biggest nickel ore order to potentially deal in different sectors of the economy “Vision 2045” with before stabilising at 5.3 percent in 2022, subject to the producer and has become a major exporter of stainless and the bilateral trade is also growing on annual basis. Paki- post-pandemic global economy recovery. Moreover, in its steel. Indonesian land area used for agriculture has been stan and Indonesia stand proudly together as two of the larg- the promise to make most recent (January 2021) update of the World Economic growing, and is currently around 30 percent. Indonesia est Muslim populated countries and emerging economies of Outlook, the IMF has revised its GDP growth projections is the only Asian country to have been a member of the creative and talented people. In recent years, Indonesia-Paki- Indonesia a $7 trillion for Indonesia to 4.8% in 2021 and 6% in 2022. OPEC, although its membership is frozen since Decem - stan bilateral relations have seen significant development as Despite the regional recession and global pandemic the ber 2017 because it would not agree to production cuts the two countries continuously endeavor to expand their all- economy by 2045, seven first in 20 years, Indonesia avoided an even larger downturn mandated by OPEC. Industry contributes approximately round cooperation including in the areas of trade & economy in 2020 because of a credible economic policy response. to 38.9 percent of GDP and employed 22.7 percent of and educational cooperation. times its current value. The latest OECD Economic Survey (2021) acknowledged the labour force in 2020. The industrial sector includes Major import items of Indonesia to Pakistan included rice, Indonesian government timely economic policies and finan- manufacturing of textiles, cement, chemical fertilisers, chemical, raw cotton, wheat, paper, fruits, garments, leath- It forecasted an annual cial assistance that averted recession, economic meltdown electronic products, rubber tyres, clothing and shoes er, plastic materials, cotton yarn, cloth, other textile prod- and poverty in its society. It introduced numerous structur- (most of these are for the American market). Wood pro - ucts, sports and surgical goods. GDP per capita of $320 al reforms which actually improved market functioning and cessing is also a major activity as the country is one of Both countries are also cooperating in the spheres of global saved its economy and civility alike even in a severe crisis. the world’s largest timber producers. and regional security, terrorism, narcotics, maritime secu- million rupiah ($22,807) Its GDP decreased by 2.1 percent in 2020 and the OECD The service sector (financial institutions, transportation rity, and human trafficking. Holding of various Strategic Survey forecasted growth of 4.9 percent for 2021 and 5.4 and communications) contributes to 44.2 percent of the Forums has further strengthened cooperation between the in 2045. It is based on percent in 2022. The recovery is sustained by pent-up de- GDP and employed 49.6 percent of the active popula - two countries and identified new areas of cooperation re- mand for consumer goods and capital goods and will gain tion in 2020. The banking sector is well developed and lated to security issues of concern and agreement between four pillars mainly human momentum as containment measures are phased out and the Islamic bank Syaria has expanded rapidly in recent the two countries. vaccination progresses to the entire archipelago of 17 000 years. Tourism is a major source of revenue, although It is advisable that the concerted communication and con- development and the islands. Traditionally, most Indonesians work in the infor- the sector has suffered from terrorist threats and natu - sultations with various stakeholders between the two broth- mal sector and their limited savings were used to guarantee ral catastrophes in the past few years. From January to erly countries will certainly build greater confidence and mastery of science and basic necessities during lockdowns. The emerging middle October 2019, the country received 13.6 million visitors, improve the environment for both countries to uplift busi- class that was celebrated in the 2010s found itself much an increase of 4.6% compared to the same period of 2018 ness, economic and other aspects of bilateral ties. technology, sustainable more vulnerable than expected which has to be supported (Ministry of Tourism data). The government was expect - Being prominent regional geopolitical expert I suggest that for achieving the desired goals of socio-economic prosperi- ing the country to become a leading Asian and World Indonesia is an ideal country for investments because of economic development, ty in the country. According to the IMF, the budget deficit tourism destination by 2045 with 73 million tourists. Indonesia’s favorable endowments of natural resources and increased from 2.2 percent of GDP in 2019 to 5.3 percent in President Joko Widodo announced Indonesian “Vision geographically strategic location with its large number of equitable development, 2020.The estimations is for a stabilisation of the deficit at 5 2045” with the promise to make Indonesia a $7 trillion human resources. Indonesia is a diverse archipelago nation percent, before a reduction to 3.7 percent in 2022. economy by 2045, seven times its current value. It fore- of more than 300 ethnic groups and continues to be the strengthening national Inflation was estimated at 2.1 percent in 2020 and is expect- casted an annual GDP per capita of $320 million rupiah largest economy in Southeast Asia. ed to be reduced to 1.6 percent in 2021 before increasing ($22,807) in 2045. It is based on four pillars mainly human Indonesia ranks as the fourth most populous country in the resilience and governance. to 2.5 percent in 2022. Public debt has shown a significant development and the mastery of science and technology, world, the world’s 7th largest economy in terms of purchas- improvement since the Asian Financial Crisis in 1998 which sustainable economic development, equitable development, ing power parity, and is a member of the G20 group of na- President Jokowi termed reached up to 150 percent of GDP, but it reduced slightly to strengthening national resilience and governance. tions. Indonesia was the second fastest growing economy in 30.5 percent of GDP in 2019. President Jokowi termed development of human resources G-20 from 2012 up to the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020. Since development of human Three social programs (RPJMN, PNPM Urban and PAMSI- would be a top priority. The effort was made to respond the pandemic, it has ranked third after China and South MAS) have been initiated to ensure that the poorest strata to demographic bonuses that create their own opportuni- Korea in terms of economic growth among G-20 economies resources would be of the population have access to healthcare and education. ties. The President Jokowi wanted to create a generation according to Bloomberg data collected in September 2020 . Other structural issues that remain to be tackled include a of hard workers who are dynamic, mastering science and – The writer is Director of Geopolitics/Economy, a top priority large public infrastructure gap, high labour informality and technology. He upheld the importance of infrastructural Member Board of Experts, at CGSS, Islamabad Amplification in the effectiveness of soft power AKISTAN being in the limelight on a long-lasting relations with people from other Zu Beck from Poland, Rosie Gabrielle from Zahra Ali global juncture now more than ever, it cultures & ethnicities. Canada have placed emphasis on art, litera- P must be remembered that it hosts six The green in the National flag of Pakistan sym - ture, food, intricate truck murals and dance UNESCO world heritage sites. More often the bolises the Muslim majority in Pakistan and which is also evident through our books, mov - country’s history is spotlighted around early the white stripe represents the various minor- ies and documentaries. Islam, Sufi, and Mughal artistic monuments ity groups. Nonetheless, the white is as much Mark Weins from the United States & Trevor while it is noteworthy that Pakistan has been a Pakistan as the green. James from Canada, contributed towards promot- hospice to various smaller religious groups in- The notion of public diplomacy & cultural di - ing how vast and varied the street food culture cluding Sikhs, Parsis, Zikris, Bahá’í, Buddhists plomacy lies at the heart of soft power. Cul - is in our Country on his social media accounts and Kalasha; the largest and most prominent tural diplomacy is one such aspect of public named “The Food Range. Former Minister of of which are Hindus, Christians and Ahmadis. diplomacy. Whilst a traditional diplomatic ap- Information of Pakistan, Fawad Chaudhry, an- Pakistan is a pluralistic society with myriad reli- proach aids in understanding, notifying and in- nounced a new visa policy to revive the country’s gious and ethno-linguistic identities. fluencing the people, cultural diplomacy is the tourism industry. This measure offers an e-visa The Constitution of Pakistan guarantees all exchange of values, systems and other aspects option to 175 countries and a visa-onarrival to 50 citizens are equal before law and are entitled of culture with the intention to forging mutu - other countries exhibiting a well-articulated cul- to equal protection of law, adequate provision al thought and consideration with the aim to tural-diplomacy effort. The primordial historical for the minorities to freely profess and prac - promote reconciliation by strengthening inter- Additionally, the minister had also announced tice their religions and develop their cultures. cultural and interfaith harmony and enhance policy decrees toward developing the country’s sites and landmarks, Pakistan has been a home to various Hindu socio-cultural cooperation. image and making tourism a vibrant sector ca- temples and Buddhist relics pooled with rich Pakistan is a land of diverse multi-cultures, pable of accomplishing economic growth while and the splendor of natural landscapes. a repository both rich in history and blessed enriching the brand image of the country. Ever our towering mountain The opening of the recent Kartarpur corridor with striking topographical benefits. It is a cra - since the ascension of Imran Khan to power, Pa- illustrates one such action where a visa-free dle of rich landscapes and welcoming people kistan has tremendously improved its soft power ranges and gentle seas initiative for the Sikh community was taken that have much to offer those that desire to capital by utilizing public diplomacy. offer much to explore. for cross-border pilgrimages, Pakistan demon- learn about our nation. The Pakistani leadership is in a frenzied move to strating a pro-peace stance while the premier The primordial historical sites and landmarks, build a positive image of the country. The empha- Tourism is a key stride also enhanced tourism. From reciprocal pre- and the splendor of our towering mountain rang- sis on the tourism sector, therefore, aligns with sents of ancient rulers to today’s Expos & es and gentle seas offer much to explore. Tour- Khan’s reform agenda, which consists of enhanc- towards increasing symposiums, numerous forms of culture have ism is a key stride towards increasing the under- ing the use of national resources and making the understanding been used by state actors to demonstrate standing of other cultures. the economic apparatus work for citizens while who they are, assert their claim in the global The surge of international travel vloggers has also making the country safe haven for minority of other cultures governance, shape national image and build amplified more than ever, to name a few; Eva groups more than ever before. IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Monday, March 29, 2021 Black Briefs Caps beat Derajat off-road jeep Bangladesh Serbia, in first T20I Portugal settle for DNA challenge race concludes HAMILTON: Devon Con- way’s unbeaten 92 steered draw The jeep rally was allowed with the standard operating procedures and on New Zealand to a 66-run vic- tory over Bangladesh in the DNA submission of the Covid-19 negative test reports by the participants as first twenty20 international BELGRADE: Serbia drew per the decision of Covid Task Force, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (T20I) of the three-match with Portugal 2-2 in the series in Hamilton on Sun- second qualifier for the Qa- took part in the competitions and day. Batting first after win- tar 2022 FIFA World Cup Staff Report received thunderous applause ning the toss, the host team here on Saturday. Portugal from the spectators. Moeen Khan, put on 210 on the score- gained the early lead in the DERA ISMAIL KHAN: The first Zaim Khan Chohan and Adeel board. After knocks of 72 11th minute when Diogo Derajat off-road jeep and motor- stood first, second and third, re- and 126 in the last two one- Jota caught a long pass and cycle race concluded in Dera Is- spectively, in the bikers’ category. day internationals against sent it behind the keeper mail Khan on Sunday with great Likewise, Abu-Bakr Siddique, Sha- Bangladesh, Conway contin- with a header. Jota repeated enthusiasm witnessed among rif and Hassan Qureshi clinched ued his red hot form in the the almost same action with both female and male drivers and first, second and third position in shortest format as well. his head in the 36th minute, the response of the local people the local bikers’ category. In response, the visiting bringing his team ahead by turned up in large numbers was Earlier, qualifying rounds were team could only manage to two goals before halftime. so unprecedented. held with a two kilometres track score 144 as Ish Sodhi spun However, the Serbian team Besides federal and provincial min- with dangerous turns. Sahibzada a web around the batsmen woke up in the second half, isters and lawmakers, including Sultan clinched first position after claiming four key wickets. thanks to a goal by Aleksan- Ali Amin Gandapur, Taimur Salim he covered the track in 1:53 min- The leg-spinner derailed dar Mitrovic who outjumped Jhagra, Commissioner Dera Ismail utes, Zain Mahmood stood second Bangladesh’s chase by pick- three defensive players and Khan Yahya Akhunzada and others, with 1:54 minutes and Asif Fazal ing up all his wickets in the marked yet another success- a large number of tourists and lo- Chaudhry ranked third with 1:55 first two overs to finish with ful header in this game. In cal people watched the spectacular minutes followed by Jaffar Magsi figures of 4-28 as New Zea- the 60th minute Filip Kostic jeep and motorcycle races. The and Nadir Magsi with 1:56 minutes land completed yet another made use of a fast attack of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Malik Qadir Nawaz, Shahab Haid- and Abdulkhel. Around 29 drivers Qayyum stood first, second and and 1:57 minutes, respectively. convincing victory, having the Serbian team, managed Tourism Authority (KPCTA), Fron- er, Asad Khan, Nauman Saranjam participated in the stock category third, respectively. Likewise, Shakil In the stock category, Sahibzada blanked the Asian side 3-0 to outrun the defense and tier 4x4 Club and Dera Ismail Khan Khan, Saud Majeed, Umar Iqbal while 22 racers performed in the Ahmad, Shah Gul Mazari and Falak Fakhar stood first with 1:55 min- in the one-dayers. score the equalizer. Despite district administration had jointly Kanju, Sheryar Khan, Zafar Khan professional pre-peered catego- Sher Baloch won first, second and utes, Taimur Khwaja second with Bangladesh looked destined a fierce fight until the final organized the three-day event. Baloch, Gohar Sangi, Tushna Pa- ry. Gendhoot, Babar Baloch and third position in the race, respec- 1:56 minutes and Rashid Goraya for an even bigger loss when whistle, none of the teams Twenty-eight racers, including Jaf- tel, Jamila and others participated Aqeel Ahmad stood first, second tively. In the Women’s category, grabbed third position who cov- they were reduced to 59-6 was able to break the dead- far Magsi, Nadir Magsi, Sahibzada in the pre-peered category and and third, respectively. Tushna Patel clinched first position ered the track in 1:58 minutes. inside eight overs but Afif lock. In three days both Sultan, Babar Khan, Salma Khan covered 118 kilometres track from Similarly, Muhammad Rafiq, Sul- while Maheem Sheraz stood sec- The jeep rally was allowed with Hossain put up some re- teams will play away - Serbia Marwat, Maheem Sheraz, Laila Yarak to Gloti. tan Bahadur and Rashid Goraya ond and Salma Marwat third. Sim- the standard operating procedures sistance with a knock of 45 against Azerbaijan and Por- Akhunzada, Irshad Kakakhel, Zain The racers performed well dur- clinched first, second and third po- ilarly, Hamiddudin and Umar Amin and on submission of the Covid-19 while Mohammad Saifuddin tugal against Luxembourg. Mahmood, Raza Saeed, Asif Fazal ing the 118km race on the track sition in the B-category, respective- clinched first and second position negative test reports by the partic- remained unbeaten on 34 to Chaudhry, Faisal Khan Shadi, Be- from Yarak to Gloti after passing ly. In C-category, Hassan Jehangir, in the local jeep category. ipants as per the decision of Covid take the side to 144-8. warigh Mazari, Awais Khakwani, through Paniala, Rehmani Khel Malik Babar Ijaz and Syed Zahid Besides, motorcycle racers also Task Force, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. No lockdown Pakistan, but adhere National WFC Italy vow to SOPs... Ngannou captures to expand... From Page 01 called off “The third [wave] is much Front Page 01 KARACHI: The ongoing National Women Football Cham- deserving students at the more intense than the first pionship in Karachi was called off after Syed Ashfaq two. I advise you all to be International Community UFC heavyweight title Shah-led group took over control of the Pakistan Football Support Foundation’s office. extremely careful,” he said. Federation (PFF) offices in Lahore. A late night message The event was attended by a “The first thing you should from PFF Normalisation Committee (NC), following the do is wear a mask. It has Sports Desk large number of teachers and development, informed the media about cancellation of students, including the head been proven across the the ongoing tournament ahead of today’s quarter finals. world that wearing a mask LAS VEGAS: Cameroon’s of the foundation, Sultan “2021 National Women’s Football Championship has been Faiz. The students presented dramatically reduces the Francis Ngannou show- cancelled,” the PFF media manager said. chances of you contracting cased his devastating punch beautiful colorful programs Earlier, the PFF-NC spokesman told media that its office in front of the guests. The coronavirus,” explained power as he knocked out in Lahore was attacked by Ashfaq Shah and his group, PM Imran Khan. He said Stipe Miocic in the second Italian Ambassador appreci- adding that the PFF staff was physically harassed and ated the performance of the secondly, it is important to round to capture the undis- were held hostage. “The group has taken over the PFF understand that Pakistan puted UFC heavyweight ti- children and said that Paki- house,” the spokesman had said. While there was no offi- stani students have immense “does not have the resourc- tle in Las Vegas at UFC 260. cial reasoning provided by the PFF for cancellation of the es to go [under a complete The bout was a rematch of potential. He also lauded the event, it is understood that following the hostile takeover, steps taken by the Punjab lockdown] and feed people their 2018 meeting at UFC the powerless NC was left with no choice. Meanwhile, and take care of them”. 220, where American Mioc- government to promote ed- the decision has left the players disappointed. They have ucation and increase litera- “Even countries far better ic dominated Ngannou over requested the authorities to let the tournament continue. off than Pakistan do not five rounds for a landslide cy rate. He especially paid “If only we can complete this tournament right now and not homage to Raja Rashid Ha- have the resources to do unanimous decision victo- let all our hard work, efforts and sacrifices go in vain,” mid- such a thing,” the prime ry in Boston. On Saturday, feez and said that consider- fielder Abiha Haider wrote on Twitter. “Months of training; ing the diligence with which minister added. He ac- Ngannou, 34, showed the im- resigned from two jobs right before tournament so I could knowledged that ideally the provements made since their the provincial minister is stay here for a month. And now this. DISAPPOINTED.” working, it can be hoped country should shut down, first meeting as he exhibited WAPDA players Sahar Zaman and Syeda Mahpara also but what we can do given composure and patience be- that the literacy rate of the posted a video message on social media expressing their people in Punjab will soon the circumstances, is fol- fore eventually knocking out disappointment. “I want to request all my fellow players low safety measures, like Miocic, 38, with a short left be reached to 100 percent. from every single team to please raise their voice and join Expressing good wishes wearing a mask. “Try your hook 52 seconds into round us in requesting the officials that this championship should utmost [to do this religious- two to defeat the man widely switch focus to mixed martial to become only the third is expected to move up to from the Italian government be allowed to complete because we all are here in Karachi, and people, Andreas Ferra- ly] and tell others too. Be- considered to be the great- arts and eventually earned Africa-born champion in heavyweight to challenge away from our families for the sake of football and to win cause I fear the third peak est heavyweight champion his chance in the UFC, where UFC history, joining wel- for the title later this year. resesaid he would continue this championship,” Sahar said. “It is heard breaking for us to support efforts to pro- that is coming, will be worse in UFC history. his thunderous punch-power terweight champion Kama- “For my opinion, Jon Jones to hear a day before the Quarter Finals that championship than the first two peaks,” The win also marked the marked him out as a danger- ru Usman, who was in is the greatest of all time mote education in Pakistan. isn’t going ahead. Whatever is going on in PFF is all about In his address, Raja Rashid he reiterated. The premier completion of a lifelong ous contender. Ngannou’s corner on fight in mixed martial arts. Him power, people do not care about players, they don’t care said that “there is no telling quest for Ngannou, who left After six straight stoppage night, and middleweight moving up is going to be a Hafeez thanked the Italian about their future, or their passion but we had it and we Ambassador and said that where it is headed”. Cameroon as a refugee and victories, his first title shot champion Israel Adesanya. good thing,” he said. “He’s have been dying to play this championship.” Syeda Mah- “Our hospitals are already lived on the streets of Paris against Miocic in 2018 fell After his victory, Ngan- a challenge I will take and we are grateful for the coop- para, in the same video, requested the authorities to let eration of the Italian Embas- full and continue to fill up. before eventually finding a short as his relative lack of nou said he was willing to it will be a very good thing the championship continue given it is just three steps away Especially, with the variant gym with hopes of becom- MMA experience counted face the man considered on the resume. But this sy in the field of education. from its end. “You may do whatever you want to after this He also mentioned that the from UK that people have ing a champion boxer. against him. But, in the by many to be the best time he is the challenger. championship is concluded,” she said. – DNA brought to Lahore, Islam- He was convinced by former rematch, Ngannou came of pound-for-pound fighter in I am the champ. He’s com- practical steps taken by abad and Peshawar, where coach Fernand Lopez to age as he flattened Miocic the sport, Jon Jones, who ing up, looking for me. the Punjab government to we are witnessing a rapid increase the literacy rate rise in cases,” he said, urg- Pakistan team are result oriented. Min- ing people to realise the ister further said that we gravity of the situation. Pak to become first int’l side to are working with mission- clear tests in SA ary spirit to eradicate the darkness of ignorance from NCOC bans tour Zimbabwe post Covid-19 JOHANNESBURG: All members our province. Sultan Faiz of the Pakistan cricket squad and other speakers also ad- indoor, LAHORE: Pakistan will become the first men’s international cricket side to play in Zimbabwe in the post-Covid-19 era when have cleared their on-arrival dressed on the occasion. they announced the schedule of their two Test and three T20I series. The Pakistan side will arrive in Harare from Johannes- Covid-19 tests after reaching Jo- outdoor... burg on 17 April, where the five matches will take place from 21 April to 11 May with the T20Is to start at 1400 PST and the hannesburg on Friday. The squad two Tests will commence at 1230 Pakistan Standard Time. After the T20Is on 21, 23 and 25 April, Babar Azam’s side will play will start its first training session Pak, UAE From Page 01 Zimbabwe in two Tests, the first of which will begin on 29 April. This will mark the first instance of the two sides facing off in the today at the SuperSport Park in agree to The NCOC said these deci- pinnacle format of the game since September 2013. This was also Pakistan’s last Test on Zimbabwean soil. The second Test will Centurion after spending Saturday as ‘rest day.’ While players sions will be implemented in commence on 7 May. Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, Pakistan men’s cricket sides have toured England and New and officials are currently in a three-day mandatory quarantine ease travel districts and cities with 8% Zealand, besides hosting Zimbabwe and South Africa. Pakistan Shaheens also toured New Zealand alongside the men’s side, period, they are allowed to practice following negative corona- positivity percentage (three while the women’s sides visited South Africa and Zimbabwe, the tour that was curtailed due to suspension in flight operations. virus results. Earlier on Friday, a 34-member contingent, which From Page 01 days rolling average). It will Next month, Pakistan U19 squad will tour Bangladesh for a four-day and five 50-over-side matches. This underscores the Pa- included 21 players and 13 officials, departed for the country to Foreign Minister Shah provide “updated hotspot kistan Cricket Board’s commitment to play an active role in ensuring that international cricket remains on track in these chal- participate in a ODI and T20I series against South Africa. The Mahmood Qureshi and his maps” to the provinces for lenging and uncertain times. Director – International Cricket, Zakir Khan: “The Pakistan Cricket Board has been at the forefront three-match ODI series will start from April 2 to April 7 while UAE's counterpart Sheikh the enforcement of expand- of the revival of international cricket in the post-Covid-19 world and the tour of Zimbabwe is another step in that direction.– DNA the four T20Is will be played between April 10 and 16. –DNA Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahy- ed lockdowns with effect an expressed satisfaction from March 29. “Chief sec- with the progress in bilat- retaries have been advised eral relations. FM Qureshi to ensure strict compliance conveyed his heartfelt con- of the sop’s. Would request dolences from the govern- everyone to cooperate with India spreading fake news about Pak for fifteen years and subsequently strengthen the Janjua clarifies that Pakistan peace and security. “India must implementing UN Security Coun- ment and people of Pakistan the administration as they on the sad demise of Deputy are enforcing these sop’s for From Page 01 Modi government. According to wants friendly relations with all realize that it cannot cast a shad- cil resolutions. The internation- Janjua, the intention was to operate its neighbors, including India, and ow on Pakistan’s international al community must strive for a Ruler of Dubai and Finance safeguarding u.” The NCOC Minister of the UAE, Sheikh members have met under “The activities of this network are worldwide: “India has spread fake has always been ready to work to- standing, nor divert the attention peaceful settlement of the Jammu part of India’s fruitless attempt to news to smear Pakistan’s image wards a solution to all pending is- of the international community and Kashmir dispute, taking into Hamdan bin Rashid Al-Mak- the supervision of Federal toum. Offering prayers Minister for Planning and cast Pakistan in a bad light,” said and mislead the world. But the re- sues, including those surrounding from the human rights situation in account the wishes of the peo- Zaheer Aslam Janjua, Pakistani port has exposed India’s activities Jammu and Kashmir. “Pakistani India. Indian tricks to spread mis- ple of Kashmir, who want lasting for the departed soul, the Development and discussed minister paid rich tribute the COVID-19 situation. Ambassador to the EU, Belgium and confirmed Pakistan’s position Prime Minister Imran Khan also information are doomed to failure, peace and stability in the region. ” and Luxembourg. “It wanted to of a systematic and organized cam- said during his inauguration that” ”says Janjua. “There are already Special committee to the life and services of During the meeting, the Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid, provinces have been direct- destabilize Pakistan and fuel Indi- paign against Pakistan. This report If India takes one step, Pakistan so many obstacles that make a On January 16 this year, the EU an state-sponsored and sub-nation- is therefore very important. It will would take two steps to peace. “ renewed rapprochement between Disinfo Lab investigation was dis- remembering him as a good ed to strictly follow stand- friend of Pakistan. ard operating procedures alist tendencies. We have provided take a lot of time and resources be- Tricks Pakistan and India difficult. Such cussed in the Special Committee (SOPs) to avoid the spread extensive and irrefutable evidence fore we can undo the consequences But according to Janjua India did actions would hamper the pros- on Foreign Interference in all dem- of the infection. The partic- in the past of India’s support for of the fifteen-year hate campaign. ” not listen to that. “Rather than re- pects for peace even more. ” ocratic processes in the EU in the Slovenia ipants also expressed con- terrorist groups in Afghanistan One step for India, two for sponding positively to Pakistan’s And what about Kashmir? European Parliament. “The work of re-imposes cerns over the slow process and anti-Pakistani sub-nationalist Pakistan peace proposals, India has unilat- According to Janjua, Indian publi- the Special Committee on Foreign of administrating the vaccine groups around the world. ” “We believe that access to free erally and illegally perpetuated cations have further emphasized Interference in all democratic pro- restrictions to the people. It was feared Fake opinions and truthful information is the the special constitutional status the despair felt by the Indian cesses in the EU has been impor- that coronavirus situation Already in 2019, the researchers fundamental right of every human of illegally occupied Jammu and government. “It was not only an tant and welcomed developments,” LJUBLJANA: Slovenia, which might get out of control if at EU Disinfo Lab came across being,” says Janjua. “We share the Kashmir. India also continued to attempt to slander Pakistan, it was says Janjua. Alexandre AlaPhilippe had eased some of its corona- preventive measures were several online disinformation cam- concerns of the EU and its Mem- plan, finance and perpetuate ter- also a failed attempt to cast a neg- and Gary Machado (respectively virus restrictions in February, not strictly adhered to. The paigns and a network of 265 fake ber States about the misuse of the rorism in our territory. Pakistan ative light on the legitimate move- executive director and managing said Sunday that they would minister reiterated that hos- media outlets in 65 countries, online space by government and believes in a peaceful settlement ment of the people of Kashmir for director of EU Disinfo Lab, ed.) be re-imposed until mid-April pitals are reaching their max- spreading negative content about non-state actors. Anyone involved of disputes with India. However, the right to self-determination.” Explained in their testimonials in view of the deteriorating imum capacity and if pre- Pakistan. The campaign turned in manipulating information and they have shown no willingness “There is great frustration about the complex system of fake news situation in some neighbour- cautionary measure are not out to be EP Today, a fake Brus- spreading fake news should be held to enter into a dialogue about the this among the Indian govern- outlets, websites, NGOs and think ing countries. "We're in a followed, government will sels news magazine targeting accountable. We have approached open disputes with Pakistan. ” ment. After all, it fails to under- tanks involved in a systematic dis- race against time," Prime have to take tough decisions. MEPs and external politicians the EU and the Belgian authori- According to Janjua, Pakistan be- stand, let alone recognize, the information campaign against Pa- Minister Janez Jansa told a The meeting called upon with interests in India. ties to urge them to become ac- lieves that peace is a sine qua non struggle for self-determination of kistan. The European Parliament news conference, announcing the political, social and re- MPs were also regularly asked to quainted with the reports from EU for the region’s economic growth the Kashmiri people, ”says Janjua. has appointed a special committee the closure of shops selling ligious leaders and media publish opinion pieces to discredit Disninfo Lab. And we have asked and development, including pov- That right is enshrined in inter- to investigate the content of the re- non-essential items, as well as to join hands for contain Pakistan. The mission of the oper- them to take action against the ac- erty reduction. By spreading national law and United Nations port, in particular the allegation of cultural and religious venues, spread of third wave of ation was to discredit countries in tors involved in the abuse of their misinformation and falsehoods, Security Council resolutions. exploitation of EU institutions by a ban on public gatherings COVID-19 pandemic. conflict with India - mainly Pakistan, institutions and territories, who India continues to disrupt the at- “The clash between Jammu and this particular network. ” Undoubt- and limits on travel between but also to a small extent China - have violated the code of conduct. ” mosphere threatening regional Kashmir can only be resolved by edly to be continued. April 1 and 12. – APP IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Monday, March 29, 2021 Al-Shabaab Briefs calls for attacks on US Japan provide interests $ 136.5m loan to Uzbekistan DNA NAIROBI: The leader of ji- DNA hadist group Al-Shabaab has called for attacks on “Amer- TASHKENT: The Japanese ican and French interests” Ambassador to Uzbekistan in Djibouti, less than two Yoshinori Fujiyama and the Fi- weeks before the country’s nance Deputy Minister Odil- presidential election. bek Isoqov signed exchange In a video released late Sat- notes totaling 15 billion yen urday, Ahmed Diriye -- also (US$ 136.5 million) on March known as Ahmed Umar Abu 26, the Embassy said. Ubaidah -- lashed out at This cash, with an interest Djibouti’s President Ismail rate of 0.01% and a maturity Omar Guelleh, who has of 15 years, of which 4 years been in power since 1999 are grace period, is provided and is set to win a fifth term to Uzbekistan to financially in elections on April 9. support its response to the The Islamist leader accused COVID-19 crisis. Guelleh of turning the Horn The purpose of the emer- of Africa country “into a mil- gency loan is to contribute to itary base from where every social and economic stability war against the Muslims in and sustainable development East Africa is planned and of Uzbekistan, which have executed”. sustained serious damage due “Make American and to the coronavirus pandemic. French interests in Djibouti “Due to the coronavirus pan- the highest priority of your demic, economic and social targets,” he told followers in activities such as humanitar- KARACHI: Hindu community people celebrating their religious festival Holi the Spring Festival of Colors at Swami Narian Temple. – APP the video. ian exchanges and logistics Djibouti’s strategic location are stagnating globally. This as a gateway to both Africa is a problem on which the en- and the Arabian Peninsula tire international community, has made it a sought-after including Japan, must work destination for foreign mili- together to overcome the UAE and China to start first tary bases. adverse impact and lead to The former French colony development after the end hosts France’s largest con- of the pandemic,” the Em- tingent in Africa -- some bassy added. 1,500 troops -- as well as vaccine production line in UAE the United States’ only per- Kazakhstan manent base, with around “The joint project is an added value to the international efforts being made in the face 4,000 troops. launches Japan and Italy also have a of the COVID-19 crisis which has been taking a toll on everyday lives across the world presence in Djibouti, while drive to plant China has had a port and UAE, were Reem bint Ibra- between friendly nations in noted. embodiment of the signifi- technologies will allow the military base in the country trees DNA him Al Hashemy, Minister times of crises,” the UAE’s The launch ceremony start- cant efforts made by the two two sides to rapidly respond since 2017. of State for International top diplomat added. ed with a short video on the friendly nations to recover to the growing local and in- Djibouti is furthermore host Foreign Desk ABU DHABI: Sheikh Ab- Cooperation, and Ahmed Ali “The joint project is an add- UAE-China cooperation dur- from the crisis,” Jingzhen ternational demand for the to a contingent of African dullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Al Sayegh, Minister of State. ed value to the international ing the COVID-19 crisis. Ad- continued. “We are very vaccine in a way that will Union troops fighting the NUR-SULTAN: The Kazakh Minister of Foreign Affairs “The UAE and China today efforts being made in the dressing the ceremony Liu proud of this partnership represent a significant step al-Qaeda linked Al-Shabaab Ministry of Ecology, Geol- and International Coopera- inaugurated a new chapter face of the COVID-19 crisis Jingzhen, Chairman of Sino- with G42. This project will forward on the path toward in Somalia, where the Isla- ogy and Natural Resources tion, and the Chinese For- in their historic and distin- which has been taking a toll pharm, said, “Today we are play a significant role in con- standing up to the crisis. mists have waged a long and has launched its Taza Ta- eign Minister, Wang Yi, have guished relations, under the on everyday lives across making large strides in the fronting the COVID-19 pan- Sheikh Abdullah and the violent insurgency seeking bigat (Clean Nature) cam- launched “Life Sciences and title “Strategic Partnership the world. The UAE, under global battle against COV- demic in the UAE, the Arab Chinese foreign minister to unseat the international- paign aimed at planting trees Vaccine Manufacturing in for Humanity,” said Sheikh the directives of our wise ID-19. And this pioneering region and the entire world, then announced the official ly-backed government. across the country, reports the UAE” — a joint project Abdullah in statements leadership, believes in the project is the fruit of close “ he added. launch of the project which the ministry’s press service. by the UAE’s Group 42 marking the launch. “Today importance of collective ac- cooperation and strategic Peng Xiao, CEO of G42, said represents the first COV- The measures will also in- and China’s CNBG (Sinop- we celebrate the significant tion and concerted efforts partnership between the the new project will “revo- ID-19 vaccine production Armenia’s clude cleaning national for- harm), to initiate the first milestones achieved by our in fighting such crises. We UAE and China and their lutionise the life sciences line in the UAE. The two PM announces ests and water reservoirs COVID-19 vaccine produc- strategic partnership across believe we should work col- leading efforts in fighting industry in the region over ministers carried a proto- and improving the parks. tion line in the UAE. all levels. We are continuing lectively and forge ahead this crisis.” the coming years”. “G42 type of the new vaccine and date of The project began in Turk- Attending the launch cer- the efforts that we initiated with our efforts to stem the “By taking this step, the and CNBG have made sig- took a commemorative pho- estan in southern Kazakh- emony of the new project, at the onset of the COV- fallout of the crisis and to UAE has paved the way nificant achievements since to on the occasion before resignation stan and will continue in which was held in Abu Dha- ID-19 crisis. A partnership work for ensuring the safety for the registration and 2020 thanks to their com- attending a live streaming the Zhambyl, Mangistau, bi during the visit of the that sets an example to be and stability of all peoples commercial production of mon vision and values,” from the vaccine production DNA Kyzylorda regions and in Chinese top diplomat to the emulated for collaboration on earth,” Sheikh Abdullah Sinopharm’s vaccine in an he added, noting that new site in the UAE. Shymkent. YEREVAN: Armenian The campaign follows the Prime Minister Nikol Pash- instructions of Kazakh inyan has announced that he President Kassym-Jomart Iran and China will resign next month while Tokayev to plant two billion Chinese seed technologies to staying in office until snap trees in forests and 15 mil- parliamentary elections due lion trees in cities. sign 25-year strategic on June 20, as part of an “The head of state Kass- empower Pakistani industry effort to curb the political ym-Jomart Tokayev in his cooperation pact crisis gripping the Caucasus address to the nation out- said, “In 2012, we carried potential of seed varieties, introduced into Pakistan country, Azeri reports citing lined the importance of im- TEHRAN: Iran and China signed a 25-year “strategic coop- DNA out joint R&D on two-line mismanagement, high tem- through the China-Pakistan RIA. proving the environment. eration pact” Saturday in the latest expansion of Beijing’s hybrid wheat in Pakistan, perature and drought, and Agricultural and Industrial “I will resign in April. I will Nationwide environmental flagship trillion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative as the US BEIJING: China-Pakistan and achieved an average in- severe rust damage, etc. Information Cooperation resign not to resign, but in measures are included in rivals move closer together. cooperation in seed, the crease of more than 20 % in Drought-resistant and in- Platform. order for early elections to the Nur Otan Party’s elec- Negotiations for the deal, launched five years ago, sparked “core” of agriculture, is high wheat production, and last fertility-resistant traits Pakistan has long been a take place,” Pashinyan said tion programme and in controversy in Iran last year and virtually no details of on the agenda as the CPEC year, we brought that figure of Chinese hybrid wheat huge soybean importer, on Sunday during a visit to celebrations to mark the its contents have been released. China is Iran’s leading enters the second phase to to 50% and even up to 70%.” make it a suitable variety with its import volume in- northwest Armenia, accord- 30th anniversary of Kazakh- trade partner and was one of the biggest buyers of Irani- focus on agriculture cooper- The potential of China’s hy- to be introduced in Paki- creasing annually and con- ing to a video published on stan’s independence. Other an oil before then US president Donald Trump reimposed ation and other sectors of brid wheat is emphasised by stan. Dr Li Hui from the suming colossal foreign ex- his Facebook page. regions will hold similar sweeping unilateral sanctions in 2018 after abandoning a social welfare, according to Shahzad Ali Malik, CEO of breeding team of the Hebei change reserves. “I will continue to serve as events in April when the multilateral nuclear agreement with Tehran. a report published by China GUARD AGRI, during his Academy of Agricultural Dr. Irfan Afzal, associate interim prime minister,” he weather conditions become The China-Iran pact, which Tehran said included “politi- Economic Net (CEN). interview with CEN. and Forestry Sciences said professor at University added. more favourable,” said Min- cal, strategic and economic” components, was signed by At the China-Pakistan Seed GUAED AGRI was the first that China’s Hebei, with its of Agriculture, Faisalabad The prime minister earlier ister Magzum Mirzagaliyev the two countries’ foreign ministers, Wang Yi and Moham- Industry Cooperation and Pakistani agricultural com- natural conditions similar said that Pakistan began this month announced snap during the launch of the mad Javad Zarif. Exchange Forum held last pany to introduce Chinese to those of Pakistan, has to cultivate soybean as parliamentary polls that he campaign in Turkestan. “We believe this document can be very effective in deepen- week, agricultural experts hybrid wheat, and despite been dedicated to the R&D early as 1960s, but due to said were “the best way out ing” Iran-China relations, Iran’s foreign ministry spokes- from China and Pakistan the “challenge-laden” pro- of draught-resistant, wa- natural conditions, espe- of the current internal polit- man Saeed Khatibzadeh said, recalling that the pact had offered insights on how to cess, the company remains ter-saving wheat varieties cially overlapping planting ical situation”. Uzbekistan first been proposed during a visit to Tehran by Chinese further promote bilateral confident that Chinese hy- to achieve replicably stable time of soybean and wheat, President Xi Jinping in January 2016. Xi and his Iranian cooperation in the seed in- brid wheat will help boost and huge production. “we only have 120 days for ‘IMF to bleed receives counterpart Hassan Rouhani agreed then to establish a dustry. food production in Pakistan. According to the report, soybean cultivation each roadmap for “reciprocal investments in the fields of trans- Dr Zhang Shengquan of the The reasons for limited nearly 30 water-saving year, but Brazil, the soy- economy, 1M Chinese port, ports, energy, industry and services.” – DNA Beijing Academy of Agricul- wheat production in Pa- wheat varieties bred by his bean powerhouse, has six vaccine tural and Forestry Sciences kistan include low yield team are expected to be months.” masses white’ DNA Web Desk Al-Azhar condemns TASHKENT: The Uz- ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan bek-Chinese vaccine ZF- cartoons offending Economy Watch (PEW) UZ-VAC2001 was today de- on Sunday said IMF condi- livered to Uzbekistan, the tions will bleed economy Ministry of Innovative De- prophet in Britain and masses white as some velopment said. According important officials have On March 22, a teacher at started promoting IMF in- to the Sanitary and Epidemi- Foreign Desk the Betley Grammar School ological Service and Public terests. in West Yorkshire, England, How come a state-run bank Health, the delivery of the 1 CAIRO: Al-Azhar, the highest displayed offensive cartoons million doses were received enjoy unprecedented pow- seat of learning in the Sun- of Prophet Muhammad dur- ers and total immunity to in Tashkent. ni Muslim world, has con- ing a class. The caricatures “This is a new recombinant hit the economy, masses demned the display of car- are believed to be one of and the business communi- coronavirus vaccine devel- toons insulting the Prophet those published by French oped by scientists from the ty like never before, it said. Muhammad in Britain. magazine Charlie Hebdo. All the condition of IMF Institute of Microbiology In a statement, the Cai- Tens of people gathered in of the Chinese Academy of have been accepted to re- ro-based institution’s Ob- front of the school on Thurs- vive stalled programme in- Sciences and manufactured servatory for Combating day and Friday to protest the by the pharmaceutical com- cluding the unprecedented Extremism described the drawings under police pres- burden on the masses, said pany Anhui Zhifei Longcom caricatures as a “disgraceful ence and called for the teach- Biopharmaceutical. Its clin- Dr. Murtaza Mughal, Presi- act” which amounts to “hate er involved in the incident to dent PEW. In exchange of a ical trials were carried out speech”. be sacked. The school has in cooperation with Uzbek loan of 500 million dollars, “This is an unjustified provo- since suspended the teacher new taxes of Rs700 billion scientists,” the Ministry of cation of the feelings of near- and preferred to switch back Innovations recalled. will be imposed, power tariff KUWAIT: Pakistan Ambassador to Kuwait Syed Sajjad Haider, visited Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) ly two billion Muslims around to online teaching for the day, will be hiked to the tune of During the development of HQs and meeting with CEO Emad Sultan. Issues of mutual cooperation were discussed. – DNA the world,” it said. local media reported. the ZF-UZ-VAC2001 vaccine, Rs900 billion and 36 tax ex- the external protein of the emptions will be reversed, coronavirus was synthesized he said. by a biotechnological meth- Dr. Murtaza Mughal said od, when it is introduced that the SBP will be given into the body, an immune unprecedented liberty with Sialkot, Chinese industry collaboration urged unquestionable powers and response to this protein is scale of visits and exchanges on a ing of how to make the best of the isting platforms to boost Sialkot nese buyers or investors.” exceptional immunity which formed. “This vaccine is be- DNA webinar titled “Branding Pakistan: environment. exports was stressed by Peter Vaqar Ahmed, Joint Executive lieved to have the highest may not leave the bank and Complementarity through devel- Appreciating the contribution Huang, Partner, CPEC Business Director, Sustainable Develop- government on the same safety profile of any other ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a opment of Innovative Export mar- made by Chamber of Commerce Platform. ment Policy Institute of Pakistan, type of vaccine. page resulting in serious online Innovation Summit 2021 ket of SIALKOT” under Online in promoting economic devel- He extremely maintained that the stressed that Sialkot’s engage- problems. It is the fourth coronavirus stressed the significance of en- Innovation Summit Sialkot 2021. opment, Hassan Daud Butt pro- Pakistani Embassy and Consu- ment in CPEC can be deepened. vaccine developed and ap- The main task of the central hanced cooperation between Hassan Daud Butt, CEO KP BOIT, posed chambers between China lates in China has given full play to “Chinese delegations were not bank is being altered to con- proved in China for emer- Sialkot and Chinese industry. said on the occasion that Sialkot and Sialkot to directly establish its various functions and plays an brought to Sialkot in large num- gency use. tain inflation while the gov- According to Gwadar Pro, they has done tremendously well as an a mechanism, through which the important role in promoting bilat- bers, which hindered the growth ernment will try to ensure To date, more than 7000 also put forward recommenda- economic growth sample, howev- process can move forward faster. eral trade cooperation. of business-to-business partner- people have been vaccinated development which will cre- tions including making full use of er, some small gaps still need to “IT skills should be added to enter “Chinese entrepreneurs prefer ships. The business community ate divisions, he observed. within the framework of the the existing platform, establish- be bridged. a new era of artificial intelligence. to seek partners recommended sincerely hopes that when negoti- III phase of studies of the The government and SBP ing joint ventures, strengthening He requested Chinese entrepre- Computers and the Internet will by government agencies, and if ating free trade agreements with will not remain on the same ZF-UZ-VAC2001 vaccine in the collaboration of chambers of neurs to consider the possibility directly link some cottage indus- government agencies get enough China, they can get more consul- Uzbekistan, the condition of page and balance between commerce and developing e-com- of establishing joint ventures with tries to markets in China and else- brand information, embassy or tation so that their products with containing inflation and each volunteer is being mon- merce. Sialkot’s industry, which has a where,” Mr. Hassan added. consulates will more easily recom- competitive advantages can also itored. triggering development will They also called for increasing the wonderful setting and understand- The importance of utilizing ex- mend products to interested Chi- enter China.” become difficult. IslamabadMONDAY, MARCH 29, 2021 | WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKPOST Briefs 323 Kashmiris Serena Hotels host Nowruz event martyred during in style; Nine countries take part 600-day siege Nowruz promotes peace, solidarity says Begum Alvi; Nine countries established stalls on the occasion Bureau Report A.M.BHATTI SRINAGAR: In Indian Ille- gally Occupied Jammu and ISLAMABAD: Begum Sami- Kashmir, unrelenting mili- na Arif Alvi has said Nowruz tary siege imposed by Nar- promoted values of peace endra Modi-led fascist Indi- and solidarity between gen- an government on August erations and within families 05, 2019, continues to take as well as fostered reconcili- a heavy toll on daily life of ation and neighborliness. the people in the territory. Speaking at an event here A report released on the to mark the celebrations of completion of 600 days to Nowruz, she said as it con- the military siege, has re- tributed to cultural diversity vealed that Indian troops and friendship among peo- martyred 323 Kashmiris in- ples and different commu- cluding 7 women during the nities, Nowruz fitted closely period. It said that at least with UNESCO’s mandate. 14,621 people including The Nowruz event was or- Hurriyat leaders, activists, ganized at the lush-green Wife of Turkish ambassador presenting souvenir to the Firsty Lady Samina Alvi, CEO Serena Hotels Aziz Boolani and diplomats women, students and young lawns of Islamabad Serena First Lady Samina Alvi. cutting cake on the occasion of Nowruz festival. boys were arrested. Hotel. CEO Serena Ho- Meanwhile, Indian troops tels South and East Asia, conducted cordon and Foreign Secretary Sohail search operations in Kup- Mahmood, heads of various wara and Kulgam districts missions attended the event. today subjecting the local Different countries estab- residents to harassment and lished there stalls on the intimidation. occasion and offered deli- cacies of their respective Turkish countries. Strict Covid SOPs were observed during civil society the entire event. Nowruz is also called as supports Noruz, Nowruz, Nowrooz, Aafia Siddiqui and Nawruz, meaning “New Day,” because it marks the first day of the Persian DNA “New Year. KARACHI: Aafia Movement The first lady further said, Pakistan leader and noted “This day is the celebration First lady visiting stall of Kazakhstan. First Lady visiting staff of Uzbekistan. neurophysician of the coun- of the intangible heritage try Dr Fowzia Siddiqui is cur- of the world.” The Nowruz rently visiting Turkey on the celebrations were organ- invitation of different Turkish ized by diplomatic com- political, social, human and munity of nine countries women’s rights organizations in Islamabad including in connection with the glob- Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, al struggle for release of the Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, daughter of the nation Dr Tajikistan, Pakistan and Aafia Siddiqui from American Azerbaijan. detention. Begum Samina said it gave During this visit, Dr Fowzia her immense pleasure Siddiqui is attending pro- to attend Nowruz cele- grams and receptions at Istan- brations. “I congratulate bul, Ankara and other cities Serena Hotels and all the besides giving interviews to participating countries on different newspapers and TV this auspicious occasion. channels. This is the beginning of the Previous day, she met with new year and a new hope to renew our commitments Deputy Head of Mission Kazakhstan embassy Mr Arman performs Vice President of KADEM First lady visiting stall of Kyrgystan. on the occasion of Nowruz festival. Women and Democracy As- towards peace and human- sociation Sumeyye Erdogan, ity.” other regions. She said the are shifting; glaciers and the use of fossil fuels. to emergence of Covid-19 manity serves as inspira- Serena Hotels, under its who is also the daughter of She said Nowruz was a fes- participating countries had snow are melting, and the She told,” in Pakistan, the pandemic during last year. tion to us all.” Cultural Diplomacy initi- the Turkish president Recep tivity marking the first day given a message of peace global average sea-level is government has taken in- “ I hope that the process of Parliamentary Secretary ative, would continue to Tayyip Erdogan. The meeting of spring and the renewal of and a bright future awaited rising. To mitigate climate itiative of planting billion vaccination will complete for Religious Affairs and In- holding such events even was held in a cordial atmos- nature. “It includes rituals, these countries. change, we need to reduce trees which is indeed a soon and we will overcome terfaith Harmony Aftab Je- in the prospect. phere. On this occasion, Dr ceremonies and cultural “At this time, we also need or prevent the emissions good step and we need to this disease. We need to be hangir and Chief Executive Begum Samina Alvi visited Fowzia presented her Paki- events, as well as the enjoy- to step up efforts to tack- linked to human activities. play our role in this regard. vigilant at this time of cri- Officer of Serena Hotels the stalls set up by embas- stani traditional cultural gifts ment of a special meal with le the challenges of global Climate change will affect Similarly, we also need to sis because carelessness Aziz Boolani also spoke on sies of different countries of Kashmiri shawl, Ajrak and loved ones,” she said add- warming. Climate change both hemispheres of the utilize alternate sources of can lead to problems.” the occasion. CEO Serena which was followed by Sindhi cap. ing Nowruz was celebrated is already happening; Earth.” energy for power genera- She wished everyone a Hotels Aziz Boolani who stage performances depict- Sumeyye Erdogan shared for over 3000 years in the temperatures are rising; She emphasized that it was tion from solar and wind.” prosperous and happy also spoke on the occasion ing cultures of the region. the picture and details of her Balkans, the Black Sea Ba- drought and wild fires are the moral obligation of the Begum Samina said our Nowruz by saying, “may and thanked the guests for (Full coverage in meeting with Dr Fowzia Sid- sin, the Caucasus, Central starting to occur more fre- whole world to keep our festivity and celebrations its spirit of harmony, peace taking part in this event the coming issue of diqui on her Twitter account Asia, the Middle East and quently; rainfall patterns planet cool and minimize had been restricted due and respect towards hu- in large numbers. He said CENTRELINE magazine) and said that Aafia was kid- napped from Pakistan in 2003 266 Chinese and America sentenced her Govt likely to FIA arrests 7 for for 86 years without any evi- Pakistan to support suspend train staff back dence against her, which is an inhuman act. services involvement in for CPEC Saudia at all forums ISLAMABAD: Amid rising Amin urges number of Covid-19 cases, sugar price hike projects the federal government was Staff Report PDM not considering suspending the media reported Sunday. DNA operation of all passenger Saifullah The FIA had recently to politicize ISLAMABAD: Foreign launched a crackdown against ISLAMABAD: As many as Minister Shah Mahmood trains throughout the coun- try. According to sources, ISLAMABAD: FIA arrests the sugar satta mafia for its 235 personnel from Power- climate issue Qureshi held a telephonic seven people for allegedly involvement in money laun- China International Group conversation with the Sau- Pakistan Railways will allow 50 percent occupancy of being part of the sugar satta dering. The arrested accused Limited (PowerChina) and di Foreign Minister, His mafia which persistently in- worked together with sugar 31 workers from other com- Ibrar Khan Highness Prince Faisal bin passengers instead of 100% occupancy in trains from creased sugar prices by cre- mill owners to create the sit- panies, returned to Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Prime Min- Farhan Al-Saud. ating an artificial shortage of uation. During an operation, for CPEC projects with 230 ister’s Special Assistant on Conveying his profound re- March 30. Currently, pas- senger trains are running the commodity. three brokers — identified as boxes of anti-epidemic mate- Climate Change Malik Amin gards for the Custodian of the recent initiative for pro- Saudi Arabia. with 70 percent occupancy The sugar mafia earned Dayal Das, Santosh Kumar, rials and construction equip- Aslam has said that Pakistan the Two Holy Mosques His moting resolution of issues Praising the “Saudi Green throughout the country as Rs110 billion in a year by in- and Raj Kumar — were arrest- ment. has provided world a solu- Majesty King Salman bin in Yemen through dialogue Initiative” and the “Green per the new restrictions im- creasing sugar prices from ed first. In a second opera- Accoding to Gwadar Pro, tion to the global climate Abdulaziz, and His Royal and diplomacy. The Foreign Middle East Initiative” an- posed by the National Com- Rs70 to Rs90 via satta, says tion, four more people were PowerChina indicated that change in the form of Prime Highness Crown Prince Minister underscored Paki- nounced by His Royal High- mand and Operation Cen- FIA. FIA says the accused taken into custody for their al- this batch of staff will partic- Minister’s Billion Tree Tsu- Mohammad bin Salman, stan’s continued support ness Crown Prince Moham- had created different social leged involvement in the sug- ipate in the construction of nami project. Foreign Minister Qureshi for Saudi efforts aimed at mad bin Salman, Foreign tre (NCOC) in the wake of the third wave of the pan- media forums and fake bank ar scandal. According to the Diamer-Bashah Dam, Lucky Addressing a press confer- reaffirmed Pakistan’s abid- promoting peace, securi- Minister Qureshi termed it accounts to carry out illegal FIA, the accused had created Coal-fired Power Station ence in Islamabad on Sun- ing fraternal ties with Sau- ty and prosperity in the as a major initiative for re- demic. Sources said that 50percent of passengers activities. The Commercial different social media forums Project, Wind Power Project day, he said that said the di Arabia. region. He also reiterated ducing global carbon emis- Banking Circe of the Federal and fake bank accounts to car- Group, and Thar Power Sta- Government’s landmark Foreign Minister Qureshi Pakistan’s support for the sions. trains will be shut down by the end of the upcoming Investigation Agency (FIA) ry out illegal activities. tion Project. initiatives to deal with the appreciated the steps tak- Kingdom’s territorial integ- The Saudi Foreign Minister has arrested seven people Sources at the FIA said that week and the government “In 2021, those projects climate change like the Bil- en by the Kingdom’s lead- rity and sovereignty. The lauded Prime Minister Im- allegedly involved with the the accused were involved in can suspend the operation will gradually enter the con- lion Tree Tsunami have won ership in resolving differ- Saudi Foreign Minister ran Khan’s ground-break- sugar satta mafia which per- creating an artificial shortage of all passenger trains if the struction peak period which international acclaim, includ- ences among the countries acknowledged Pakistan’s ing measures already taken sistently increased sugar of sugar because of which the Covid-19 situation does not demands more technicians ing from the World Econom- of the Gulf Cooperation continued and steadfast in Pakistan, in the same prices by creating an artificial price of the commodity had and workers,” the spokes- Council (GCC), as well as improve. – DNA ic Forum. support to the Kingdom of arena. shortage of the commodity, skyrocketed. man said. He said that Pakistan is also After arriving, all the 266 meaningfully contributing staff will be quarantined to shape the global Climate for 14 days before entering Change discourse, inter the construction site. The alia, as the Vice President China, Pak need to cooperate on earth sciences spokesman added: “At pres- of the UN Framework Con- ent, all the projects of Pow- vention on Climate Change “Pak-China academic cooperation in earth sciences is not an erChina Pakistan have been and member of the Inter- operating normally. governmental Panel on Cli- impractical project and far from daily life The construction has been mate Change. He said that scientists is aiming to ensure the Prof. Su Lijun, Deputy Direc- contribution to the construction Pakistani scholars to work in this carried out under the re- Pakistan also Co-chaired quirements of the State- the multibillion-dollar Green DNA security and efficiency of CPEC tor-General of CPJRC, said. of infrastructure projects for peo- field. projects construction,” he added. Su also cited a case of landslide on ple’s livelihood, earth science also Meanwhile, the information owned Assets Supervision Climate Fund, established and Administration Com- to support climate actions BEIJING: CPEC needs enhanced Cui emphasised that research on Karakoram Highway in 2010. The plays a role in poverty alleviation. system and sharing platform of SinoPak cooperation in field of earth science can support CPEC landslide blocked 25 kilometers of Geoscience can be integrated with CPEC has been designed and its mission of the State Council in developing countries, of China (SASAC), embas- last year. He said that the earth sciences, said Prof. Cui projects and local people’s well-be- the main road and people had to regional poverty alleviation, which prototype has been constructed, Peng, the Director-General of Chi- ing in four respects: providing cross a dammed lake with height is what China is doing, and the integrating the current data re- sies of the two countries, Leaders’ Summit on Climate and the Pakistani govern- Change hosted by President na-Pakistan Joint Research Centre solutions for adverse engineering of 118 meters by boat. same can be done in Pakistan. sources. on Earth Sciences (CPJRC). and technical conditions; early In order to cope with the dilem- “There are two factors that lead to According to the 2021 plan of CP- ment, while ensuring the Biden reconvenes the U.S.- time limit and quality. led Major Economies Fo- He told Gwadar Pro in an exclu- warning of natural hazards; effi- ma, scientists of CPJRC designed poverty, disease and disaster. Pov- JRC, Su introduced that they will sive interview that the “CPEC, cient utilization of mineral, ma- an advanced plan which was reck- erty due to disease is familial, pov- focus on: Deep lithosphere inter- Up to now, all the projects rum on Energy and Climate, have been smoothly con- brings together leaders from located at the tectonic junction of rine, solar, and other natural re- oned as impossible to implement. erty caused by disaster is regional action from ocean subduction to the western Himalayas, is a nat- sources; sustainable development Finally, thanks to the plan, the and can be alleviated through our continental; Climate change and structed and have satisfied countries responsible for all relative parties.” approximately 80 percent ural museum and laboratory for and tackling climate change. landslide and dammed lake were efforts. environmental effects; Natural earth sciences. “Pak-China academic cooperation dredged meanwhile saving $200 Up to now, CPJRC headquarter hazards and disaster risk reduc- The personnel back to Pa- of global emissions or the kistan have shown high-pos- smaller island nations which Thus, research on geological con- in earth sciences is not an imprac- million as engineering cost. Fur- (approximately 50 acres) located tion; Resources environment and ditions of this region is crucial for itivity and more than 300 are threatened by the effects tical project and far from daily life. thermore, that place has turned on QAU campus is preparing to green development. the construction of CPEC pro- staff applied to come to of global warming and rising Actually, it’s closely related to peo- into a scenic spot with a beautiful construct. In addition, CPJRC is The institution also is planning jects. projects and reinforce the sea levels. ple’s well-being and economic de- lake now. cultivating a batch of earth sci- to establish field observation sta- What we are doing with Pakistani velopment of the two countries,” Su believed that in addition to its ence talents and will enroll more tions in Gwadar Port and Hunza. construction. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]