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IslamabadTuesday, August 10, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Germany shuns calls Probe into Tait appointed for German troops to Dasu incident as new Afghan return to Afghanistan completed bowling coach Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-06 Briefs Afghan leaders Japanese envoy must quit the grieved over blast blame game Staff Report ISLAMABAD: MATSUDA Qureshi says India had violated its Kuninori, Ambassador obligation as the UNSC president by of Japan to Pakistan, not allowing Pakistan’s request to on Monday expressed brief the forum on the situation grief and sorrow over the loss of precious lives in the bomb blast which occurred ‘Extended in Quetta on August 8th, leaving two policemen dead troika’ meets and numbers of people in- ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of China to Pakistan, Nong Rong jured. “Any act of terrorism called on President Dr. Arif Alvi at Aiwan-e-Sadr. – DNA cannot be justified for what- on Wednesday ever reason or purpose. Our thoughts and prayers Staff Report are with the government, Pakistan, China vow to the people of Pakistan, and ISLAMABAD: FM Shah Mahmood ISLAMABAD: Senior officials from Paki- the families of those who Qureshi addressing a news stan, the United States, Russia and China have lost their dear ones in conference while Special Secretary will meet in Doha on August 11 as part of the tragic incident. Please Raza Bashir Tarar and Spokesperson efforts to prevent Afghanistan from slip- further boost cooperation accept my deepest condo- Zahid Ch look on. – DNA ping into another civil war. lences and sympathies to The meeting of the so-called “extended Troika” comes against the backdrop of The President underlined that Pakistan is committed the families of victims and I Special Correspondent pray for the early recovery the Afghan Taliban making rapid inroads to the timely completion of the CPEC project in the war-ravaged country since the of those injured in the blast” ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom derlined the need to enhance support to China on core huge potential to contrib- said the Ambassador in his Shah Mahmood Qureshi Monday said that start of the US and Nato forces’ with - drawal and the lack of any headway in Staff Report cooperation in the field of In- issues of its national inter- ute to the socio-economic condolence message. While Pakistan had played its role in Afghan peace formation Technology. est, such as Taiwan, Tibet, development of Pakistan. appreciating the efforts of and reconciliation process and now, it was the intra-Afghan talks. The special rep- resentatives of these four key players ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Speaking on the occasion, Hong Kong and the South He said that certain hostile Pakistani security forces in up to the Afghan leadership to further move China have reaffirmed their the President said that China Sea. He appreciated players are not happy over maintaining peace and sta- the Intra-Afghan dialogue process. Qureshi last met in April in Doha, Qatar, and pre - viously also held unannounced sessions resolve to further boost bi- China and Pakistan enjoy China’s support for Paki- the project and are trying to bility, the Ambassador reit- regretted that allegations were being leve- lateral cooperation in var- excellent relations and stan’s core national issues sabotage it but they would erated that Japan is commit- led against Pakistan for the failure of Afghan in what appeared to be an effort to de - velop regional consensus on the Afghan ious fields for the mutual the “All-weather Strategic like Jammu and Kashmir not succeed as both the ted to continuing to support peace process. Addressing a press confer- benefit of the two countries. Cooperative Partnership” dispute, Nuclear Suppliers iron brothers are strongly the Government of Pakistan ence here, the foreign minister said the Af- endgame. Although the US has serious differences with China and Russia on This was discussed at a between the two countries Group and Financial Action committed to implement and its valiant security forc- ghan leadership would be responsible for the meeting between President would further take the bi- Task Force. He also thanked the project. Offering condo- es to combat terrorism. success or failure of the dialogue process. many issues, Washington is now keen to take Beijing and Moscow onboard Dr Arif Alvi and Chinese lateral relationship to new the Chinese government for lences to the Government on the current Afghan situation. Ambassador Nong Rong in heights. He said that both providing support to Paki- of China and the bereaved PML-N Continued on Page 06 Islamabad on Monday. time-tested friends have stan in containing the COV- families who lost their dear Both sides emphasized the always stood by each other ID-19 pandemic. ones in Dasu, the President slams hike need for making collective ef- through thick and thin. The President underlined underscored that the secu- forts to promote peace, pros- The President reiterated that Pakistan is committed rity of Chinese nationals, in prices of PM inaugurates world’s perity and development in the Pakistan’s commitment to to the timely completion of medicines region. The meeting also un- “One-China Policy” and firm the CPEC project that has Continued on Page 06 largest Miyawaki forest EVMs best Shaheen Hanif The forest has been developed on over 100 kanals Muharram ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mus- Iraqi FM due source of lim League- and will feature around 165,000 plants crescent N a w a z transparency: (PML-N) sighted in Islamabad spokesper- Fawad son Marri- DNA yum Aurang- tomorrow DNA zeb on Monday has criticized QUETTA: The Muharramul Prime Minister (PM) Imran Haram crescent has been ISLAMABAD: Minister for Khan and said that he has sighted and Youm-e-Ashur During the visit, the two Informa- failed to provide relief to will be observed on Thurs- tion and FMs will hold in-depth talks Broad- the nation. In a statement, day, August 19, the Central casting the PML-N leader said that Ruet-e-Hilal Committee an- on all aspects of bilateral Chaudhry Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf nounced on Monday. The relations. They will also re- F a w a d (PTI) government has not first of Muharram, which is view close cooperation in Hussain provided cheap medical fa- also the first day of Hijri year multilateral organizations, said on cilities to the people. Imran 1443 according to the Islam- in particular the United Monday Khan is not worried about ic calendar, will be observed Nations and the Organi- that Electronic Voting Ma- the problems of the nation on Tuesday, August 10. zation of Islamic Cooper- chines (EVMs) were the best as he intends to take votes includes 160,000 planta- from Japan. "At least we The announcement was ation (OIC). The Foreign tools of ensuring transparen- from machine, she added. Abid Raza tions, the PM's Office said. leave Pakistan in better con- made following a meeting for Ministers will also consult cy and fairness in elections Marriyum Aurangzeb fur- "The Miyawaki absorbs dition than we inherited. In the moon sighting, chaired on issues concerning the process. In an interview, ther demanded to withdraw LAHORE: Prime Minister carbon and is a good way Pakistan's 60-year history, by Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Muslim Ummah as well as the minister said that all the the decision of raising the Imran Khan said Monday to curb pollution," the pre- 64 crore trees were grown Chairman Maulana Mu- Saifullah on key regional and inter- work on technology has been process of medicine. In July, Pakistan had done more mier said during the inau- till 2013, and in Khyber Pa- hammad Abdul Khabir Azad national issues. The Iraqi completed and if there was the inflation rate dropped to than its available resources guration ceremony as he khtunkhwa, only from 2013- in Quetta. The provincial ISLAMABAD: At the invi- Foreign Minister will also consensus between the gov- 8.4%, despite double-digit to stop global warming, as congratulated Chief Minis- 2018, we had grown a billion and district moon sighting tation of Foreign Minister call on the Pakistani lead- ernment and the opposition, increases in costs of basic he reiterated the need to ter Punjab Usman Buzdar trees," he said. committees also held their Makhdoom Shah Mahmood ership and have meetings then the next elections could kitchen goods, gasoline, and plant trees for a better envi- for his efforts towards the Now, we aim to grow 10 meetings simultaneously to- Qureshi, Foreign Minister with other dignitaries. Pa- be held on EVMs. electricity, as well as the ronment in the country. project. "This is the biggest billion trees, he said, urg- day at their respective head- of the Republic of Iraq Dr. kistan and Iraq have close He said that a mechanism possibility of a surge in im- PM Imran Khan's com- Miyawaki forest and we ing every Pakistani to quarters. Muharram is the Fuad Hussein is undertak- fraternal ties, founded on would have to be developed ported inflation owing to the ments came as he inaugu- dedicate this to [Akira Mi- grow a tree to leave the month of mourning for the ing a bilateral visit to Paki- strong affinities of faith and for transparency in the elec- rupee’s almost Rs10 drop in rated the "world's largest yawaki] who had died last country in a better state seventh-century martyrdom stan on 11-12 August 2021. culture. Pakistan accords tion process, he said adding value versus the US dollar in Miyawaki urban forest, month," he said. than they had inherited. of Hazrat Imam Hussain, During the visit, the two high importance to these that EVMs fulfill all the only two months. Saggian", which extends Miyawaki was a leading the grandson of Prophet Foreign Ministers will hold requirements of Election over a 100-Kanal area and plant ecologist and botanist Continued on Page 06 Muhammad (PBUH). in-depth exchange of views Continued on Page 06 Commission of Pakistan. Vaccination Inside... must for Majority of FTAs, Taliban seizes more Afghan provincial capitals PTAs not in favor train travel of Pakistan: FPCCI Reports came in from the northern districts of Balkh, Badakhshan and Panjshir provinces, – Page 02 Khayam Abbasi EVM to ensure with the Taliban hoping to close in on their capitals. Unlike Jowzjan, Kunduz and Sar-e-Pol ISLAMABAD: The Nation- transparency in the cial capital to fall to the Taliban inces in Afghanistan, with a mini- al Command and Operation electoral process Centre (NCOC) on Monday – Page 03 News Desk in less than a week, and the sixth mal Taliban presence. overall in the country. However, the last three years Germany opposes calls decided that only vaccinated ICCI for promoting self- KABUL: The Taliban has captured The fall of Samangan will put fur- saw a growing presence of the individuals would be allowed assessment scheme a sixth provincial capital in Af- ther strain on an already stretched group in the province. On Sun- of sending troops back to travel by rail from October – Page 04 ghanistan in four days. The armed Afghan security forces, as com- day, the Ministry of Defence 1. The NCOC meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Plan- Climate change group’s spokesman on Monday mandos and backup forces have claimed government forces had BERLIN: Germany’s minister for defence, Annegret morning sent messages to the me- been dispatched to the five other launched clearance operations ning, Development and Spe- warnings can no Kramp-Karrenbauer on Monday turned away the calls for cial Initiatives Asad Umar longer be ignored dia, claiming it has overrun Aibak, provinces whose capital have fall- in Kunduz, but residents speak- German troops to return to Afghanistan following the fall the capital of the northern prov- expressed concern over the – Page 05 en — Kunduz, Takhar, Jowzjan, ing to Al Jazeera said the Taliban of Kunduz city and its Taliban takeover. Germany had the growing spread of COVID-19 ince of Samangan. Sar-e-Pol, Nimruz — as well as the spent much of Monday trying to second-largest military contingent in Afghanistan after in the country and especially PCB announces Samangan’s deputy provincial provinces of Herat, Kandahar and get closer to the airport. Accord- schedule of 2021-22 the United States, losing more troops in combat in Kun - in Rawalpindi and Peshawar. governor confirmed the takeo- Helmand. The group also said on ing to sources on the ground, the duz than anywhere else since World War II. The forum issued instruc- domestic season ver to a news agency. The Tali- – Page 06 Monday that they were moving armed group has made it within The Taliban overran six provincial capitals, including tions to the concerned ban is “in full control”, he said, in on Mazar-i-Sharif, northern Af- 3km (2 miles) of the airport and Kunduz, at the weekend as it pressed an offensive since districts to implement the Humans changing shortly after a Taliban spokes- ghanistan’s largest city. fighting continues in the city. foreign troops began a withdrawal. "The reports from safety protocols and SOPs. climate at man tweeted that all government Overnight on Sunday and through- With the road from Kabul to Kun- Kunduz and from all over Afghanistan are bitter and hurt The forum also considered ‘unprecedented’ and police installations in Aibak out the day on Monday, reports duz having been under the rebel’s a lot," wrote Kramp-Karrenbauer on Twitter. the measures to be taken rate: UN report had been “cleared”. came in from the northern dis- control for several months, res- "Are society and parliament prepared to send the armed forces in view of the arrival of – Page 07 The armed group said its fighters tricts of Balkh, Badakhshan and idents fear that a Taliban take- into a war and remain there with lots of troops for at least a gen- Muharram. The forum also US donates one now control the provincial gover- Panjshir provinces, with the Tal- over of the airport would be a eration? If we are not, then the joint withdrawal with the part- expressed satisfaction with million Covid-19 nor’s compound, the intelligence iban hoping to close in on their “disaster”, robbing officials and ners remains the right decision,” read the post. Some within her the vaccination process, and RDTs to Pakistan directorate, police headquarters capitals. Unlike Jowzjan, Kunduz residents of a possible evacuation. own conservative party want German troops to participate in an called for steps to be taken – Page 08 and all other official buildings. and Sar-e-Pol, Samangan was once intervention against the Taliban, but Kramp-Karrenbauer said de- to administer the second Aibak is the fifth northern provin- known to be one of the safest prov- Continued on Page 06 feating them would require a long and hard campaign. – Agencies dose in a timely manner. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Meeting held Briefs to overview Majority of FTAs, PTAs not anti-dengue People urged campaign to vaccinate themselves in favor of Pakistan: FPCCI Ishfaq Mughal processors were unable PESHAWAR: Commission- Nazir Siyal to export their products FAISALABAD: The meeting er Peshawar Division, Riaz to those countries as they of District Emergency Re- Khan Mehsud has urged KARACHI: The Pakistan’s were absolutely uncom- sponse Committee for anti upon the people to show most of Free Trade Agree- petitive owing to hosts of dengue was held under the responsibility in arresting ments (FTAs) and Prefer- reasons, he said. If imports chairmanship of Deputy of Corona pandemic, adding ential Trade Agreements are not checked immedi- Commissioner Muhammad every individual will have to (PTAs) signed with various ately, the entire industry in Ali in his office committee play crucial role in vaccina- countries, with exception of general and the emerging room. District Coordinator tion and creation of aware- few, are not in favor of local industrial sectors in particu- for Epidemics control Dr. ness in society in this regard. industry, as they are inked lar will suffer a serious set- Zulqarnain gave briefing He expressed these views without taking the real back, he warned. If relaxed on results of indoor and while talking to traders’ stakeholders of trade and import policy continues bil- outdoor survillance. Dep- associations, who called on industry onboard. lions of rupees investment uty Commissioner urged him soon after assuming These views were ex- in domestic industry would the departments to speed charge of his duty here on pressed by the Federation be shattered, he added. up the survillance. He said Monday. He termed vacci- of Pakistan Chambers of The BMP Chairman asked that anti dengue teams nation and implementation Commerce & Industry the government to prior- should present in the field of Corona preventive SOPs (FPCCI) president Nasir itize agriculture sector in for chemical treatment of in bazaars as welcoming. Hayat Maggon and Busi- its economic planning to larvae and hotspots should The traders’ associations nessmen Panel Chairman avert shortages of essential be checked on regular basis. were led by president Mar- Mian Anjum Nisar during a goods and industrial inputs. He said that hotspots should kazi Tanzim-e-Tajiran, Ma- dinner reception hosted in Agriculture sector has be checked regularly and lik Meher Elahi and pres- honor of FPCCI and BMP proved to be the weakest negligency in this regard ident Tajir Insaf Group, leadership. The reception link in the current macroe- would nor tolerated. Mean- Shahid Khan. was also attended by the conomic planning and strat- while Deputy Commission- During meeting, traders as- business community’s rep- egies, Anjum Nisar said. er informed that 1293978 sured that they will ensure resentatives from across CI and BMP were in touch Nisar said the government the recommendations in tered into FTAs and PTAs Poor governance, bad plan- general public and HCWs the use of safety masks both the country. with the federal and provin- should redesign the FTAs that regard. with only those countries ning, climate change and have administerd the co- by shopkeepers and shop- The FPCCI President said cial ministers to resolve the and PTAs with a view to Mian Anjum Nisar sug- where it had a clear and mu- lack of investment in seed rona vaccine. He informed pers as well. They said that that the government has problems of the business promote the domestic in- gested the government to tual competitive advantage. technology and agriculture that yesterday 30278 gen- shopkeepers will ensure been suffering a revenue community. And despite dustry, suggesting that Pa- devise a strategy in the FPCCI former president research have already re- eral public and 99 HCW ad- administering vaccination loss of billions of rupees the business closures due kistan should have entered light of impact on domestic said that local cost of pro- sulted in shortage of wheat, ministered. Earlier DC went to themselves and their due to FTAs and PTAs, urg- to Covid-19, the FPCCI has into FTAs and PTAs with industry, convincing other duction was already high sugar and cotton. Pakistan’s to Agriculture University employees within a period ing the authorities to always been raising its constant only those countries where countries to liberalize their on account of high tariff of food security is dependent and inspected the process of one week and will extend consult the apex trade body voice at every forum for the it had a clear and mutual import policy by reducing electricity and gas, coupled on production of essential of typing test in connection full cooperation to district of FPCCI before finalizing cause of trade and indus- competitive advantage. He tariff lines and easing sen- with import duties on in- crops that are providing with recruitment of pat- administration and police. any business treaty with any try’s promotion. said the concerned stake- sitive list for Pakistan mer- puts, making the local pro- basic food and input for in- waris in Tehsil Chak Jhum- Meanwhile, presiding an- country. Nasir Maggon said FPCCI’s Businessmen Pan- holders should also be tak- chandise. He suggested that duction uncompetitive. dustrial production, Anjum ra. AC Chak Jhumra Mu- other meeting, the Com- that the leadership of FPC- el Chairman Mian Anjum en on board while framing Pakistan should have en- On the other hand, local Nisar added. hammad Haider informed missioner directed Trans- that 700 candidates apply port Associations, Regional for posts and 550 got roll Transport Authority (RTA), number slips and typing test Motorway Police and Traffic Benefits of is being taken of applicants Police for implementation in a pleasent environment. of Corona preventive SOPs Deputy Commissioner in public transport at any Ehsaas extended asked the ACs for smooth circumstances. – APP conduction of test. AC Sadar to Faisalabad & City Umar Maqbool and Pakistan’s HC ISLAMABAD: Poverty Al- amount of Rs779 million was Syed Ayub Bukhari were leviation and Social Safety disbursed among 64,966 also present. designated to Division (PASSD) has extend- beneficiaries of Faisalabad ed various benefits of mul- district during the period. Brunei visits ti-pronged Ehsaas initiatives The Conditional Cash Trans- Minister food LCCI to the residents of Faisalabad fer (CCT) Waseela-e-Taleem directs for district during the fiscal year Programme expansion in LAHORE: Pakistan’s High 2020-21, like other districts of Faisalabad district was ap- availability of Commissioner designated the country. proved on July, 13, 2020 and to Brunei Darussalam Maj. According to an official enrollment activities have quality flour Gen. (R) Farhat Abbas Sani source, an amount of Rs1.84 been operational from Octo- said on Monday that the Pa- billion has been disbursed ber, 2020. PESHAWAR: Khyber Pa- kistan was pursuing strong among 86,043 beneficiaries During the year 2020-21, pay- khtunkhwa Minister Food economic diplomacy to ex- of Faisalabad district under ment of 12,369 children of Atif Khan Monday directed plore new markets instead the Ehsaas Kafalat pro- 6,386 mother beneficiaries the Food Safety Authority of depending on a few coun- gramme during 2020-21. has been made under Wasee- officials to start laborato- tries for trade. Under Ehsaas Emergen- la-e-Taleem programme in FAISALABAD: Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali inspected the process of typing test for ry tests by taking samples He was speaking here at La- cy Cash Programme, an Faisalabad district. – DNA recruitment of patwaris in Tehsil Chak Jhumra. – DNA from flour mills to ensure hore Chamber of Commerce availability of quality and & Industry (LCCI). The safe flour to people in the LCCI President Mian Tariq province. Misbah, Vice President Ta- CM takes notice The provincial minister said PMLN govt committed that the food department hir Manzoor Chaudhry also spoke on the occasion. of constructions should expedite the inspec- The High Commissioner tion process to ensure the appreciated government’s massive corruption: Farrukh quality of flour in flour mills. vision of diversification to in forests area He expressed these views penetrate into the unex- LAHORE: Minister of State that one could better under- by this year end, he said while presiding over a meet- here on Monday to devise ing at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa plored and relatively small for Information and Broad- stand standards and mer- and added that on the di- ureau eport a strategy to ensure preser- B R Food Safety Authority office markets. “It will ensure our casting Farrukh Habib said its of PML-N government rective of Prime Minister, vation of Makhniyal Forest on Monday. Director Gen- economic sovereignty due on Monday that previous from the fact that N-League PC-I of 177 drinking water PESHAWAR: Chief Minister acres. Besides, Acting Chief to sustained and durable PML-N government led by leadership had preferred to projects (Aab-Pak Markaz) KP Mahmood Khan has tak- Secretary Zafar Ali Shah, eral Food Safety Authority policies”, he said and add- Shehbaz Sharif had commit- establish Punjab Saaf Pani for 1,000 villages had been en notice of illegal construc- Principal Secretary to CM Shah Rukh Ali Khan and ed that he would exploit his ted massive corruption in Company office in a plaza completed and was in its tion activities being carried Amjad Ali Khan, concerned Director Food Department experience as Director Gen- the then Punjab Saaf Pani owned by relatives of Sheh- approval stage. out in Makhniyal forests area Administrative Secretaries, also attended the meeting. eral Defense Export Promo- Company (now Punjab Aab- baz Sharif then Chief Minis- Farrukh Habib said that Aab- in District Haripur and pur- Commissioner Hazara, Depu- During the meeting, DG tion Organization (DEPO). e-Pak Authority-PbAPA). ter of Punjab. Pak Markaz projects would chase/sale of forests land for ty Commissioner and District Food Safety Authority Shah He said that he would also Briefing media persons He mentioned that Prime be initiated in the second commercial purposes and Police Officer (DPO) Haripur, Rukh Ali Khan also apprised visit other chambers to have here, he disclosed that last Minister Imran Khan had phase early 2022, asserting directed the concerned au- Director General Galyat De- the provincial minister a clear-vision of Pakistan’s PML-N government had in- entrusted the Punjab Gov- that projects aimed at pro- thorities for imposition of ban velopment Authority and oth- about the progress made in economic strength which stalled 116 water filtration ernor Chaudhry Mohammad viding safe and clean drink- on all types of construction er concerned senior officials setting up mobile labs. could be utilized to enhance plants under its Punjab Saaf PTI and PML-N way of gov- Sarwar to look after the ing water to those south activities in the area with im- attended the meeting. The DG Food Safety Author- exports to Brunei in addi- Pani Company with exor- ernance, and a true change affairs of Punjab Aab-e-Pak Punjab areas and Faisalabad mediate effect. The chief minister directed ity said the establishment tion to attracting maximum bitant cost of Rs 7.5 billion (Tabdili) as every project is Authority and the Governor where ground water was He has further directed the the high ups of Local Govern- of a mobile lab would help Foreign Direct Investment which means Rs 65 million being executed transparent- was performing his respon- brackish or of bitter taste. quarters concerned to im- ment Department to initiate food-related businesses be from that rich country. cost per plant, while PTI ly and on merit by the pres- sibility with dedication and He said that provision of pose section 144 to this effect strict action against the con- better monitored. The Food The High Commissioner government was installing ent government. The way of efficiently by spending each clean and safe drinking wa- and ensure its strict imple- cerned Tehsil Municipal Of- Minister was also apprised quoted his previous ex- water filtration plants under thinking and vision of PTI penny of the people with ter to the people had not mentation further directing ficer TMO) of Haripur for the of the progress made so far perience and said that he Punjab Aab-e-Pak Authority leadership is only and only austerity and transparently. only helped substantially them to take strict action issuance of illegal NOCs for on e-licensing. organized a single country at a cost of Rs 3 million only, ensuring better public ser- The PTI government elimination of water-borne under section 188 of Pakistan the construction of commer- The Food Minister Atif exhibition in Moldova, a and so far a total of Rs 4 bil- vice delivery and equitable would install around 1500 diseases such as diarrhea, Panel Code against those who cial buildings in the guzara Khan directed the concern small country of Eastern lion had been spent on wa- utilization of public excheq- clean drinking water filtra- hepatitis and typhoid etc but violate section 144. forests of Makhniyal and refer authorities to start e-licens- Europe. – APP ter filtration plants. “This uer,” he added. tion plants under PbAPA also reduced the load on hos- He issued these directives the case to anti-corruption es- ing in practice as soon as is the difference between Farrukh Habib further said in 36 districts of Punjab pitals. – APP while chairing a meeting held tablishment for investigation. possible.– APP 03 IslamabadPOST

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He said said that the Electronic Shibli told the President that there is no Shia-Sun- Voting Machine (EVM) that Electronic Voting Ma- ni difference in Pakistan will ensure transparency chine, which had been de- and people are creating an in electoral process and veloped indigenously in the atmosphere of peace and also help address the com- country, was effective, cred- brotherhood with each oth- plaints of rigging. ible and reusable. er. Intelligence-based polic- He said that without com- The Electronic Voting Ma- ing can produce the best re- promising the secrecy of chine had been developed sults to make the security of Hotels & voters, the Electronic Vot- by the Ministry of Science gatherings and processions ing Machine will also help and Technology in a short fool proof. The people are Restaurants ensure timely compilation period of time, he was told. not unaware of the enemy’s of election results. The President congratu- hybrid war against Pakistan. 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Islamabad (IIUI) Dr. HathalHomoudAlotaibi Monday said er level and solving the ba- MURREE: Begum Sami- nosis as timely diagnosis Guide Association was pos- She said that worldwide, that university was working to bring more foreign fac - sic problems of the people. na Alvi, wife of President could save lives. itively contributing towards the Girl Guide movement ulty members and to establish a scholarships program The strengthening of the Emergency Dr. Arif Alvi, on Monday On disabled persons, she society by emphasizing on was playing an important for the its students. He also called for the joint efforts basic democracy system is asked the girl guides to said the neglected sec- the education and charac- role in keeping young girls to implement the new strategic plan of the International essential for the formation Rescue (Police)...... 15 spread awareness among tion needed the atten- ter-building of girls. healthy and active, who Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI). of a stable political system. Bomb Disposal...... 15 the communities about tion of the society. 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This was stated & Rescue Services.4451122 ceremony of National Sum- the disabled an important role kistan Girl Guides Associ- for the brainstorming on the new organogram and strate - by PML-N candidate Malik mer Camp organized by Motorway Police....9266044 people and said in the progress ation was attended by 65 gic plan on the department and faculty level. Mohammad Arshad from Pakistan Girls Guide Asso- the government of the country. Senior Guides and Young “We are setting a roadmap for the coming generations, this Motorway Police..9270601-20 Cantonment Board Constit- ciation (PGGA), she urged was striving to She said Leaders at GhoraGali, strategic plan will not only ensure academic excellence but it uency 3 and Malik Moham- Women Police Stations the girl guides to use the facilitate the As- Murree from August 1 to will also be a peg to build the future of youth with best higher mad Arif from Ward 4 in an Islamabad...... 9222596 platform for constructive such peo- sociation 10. The camp launched education” he added. Dr. Hathal said "We are in a dire need exclusive interview with Is- purposes by sensitizing the Rawalpindi...... 9270601-20 ple. polished the ‘MehfoozRaho’ (stay to compete the world, while procrastination and unnecessary lamabad Post. people on social issues. She also the skills safe) project, where the procedural constraints are the old ways of dealing with tasks, He said that some so-called Begum Alvi said with the asked the and abil- participating girls were we are keen to revamp the infrastructure as well as the offi- candidates were using the rising number of patients, girls to ities of given training at the camp cials dealing such as addition of the E-office, building of new name of the late Faisal breast cancer had become work on the girls in various domains. blocks and renovation of the classrooms." – DNA Iqbal for political purposes even though his connection with the late was limited Enquiry to financial interests. Our All set to family has a long journey Edhi Ambulance...... 115 of services to choose their PIA Flight Info...... 114 celebrate 74th own constituency. Malik PIA Cargo...... 9280979 Arif said that provision of girls school, clean water Railway Inquiry...... 117 and medical facilities for the Railway Exchange9270831-5 Independence constituency is in our view. WASA Rawalpindi..5555489 CAA...... 9281092 Day on Aug 14 IHC adjourns NBP president Staff Report case till Sep 9 RAWALPINDI: The arrangements were underway across the district like other parts of the country to mark the Independence Day in a befitting manner on August 14. Staff Report With the start of August, the measures for the celebra - ISLAMABAD: Islamabad tions of the 74th Independence Day of Pakistan have be - High Court (IHC) on Mon- gun in every nook and corner of the city to celebrate day adjourned hearing till Hospitals the day with zeal and zest. As Independence Day gets September 9, on an intra CMH...... 5611111 nearer, the buildings were being illuminated and a num - court appeal (ICA) regard- MH...... 561116 ber of colourful activities have also been planned to mark ing the appointment of this occasion with great enthusiasm. Different public and President National Bank of Cantt Hospital...9270907-11 private departments will hold special functions and activ - Pakistan (NBP) Arif Usman. DHQ...... 5556311-4 ities including seminars, discussion programmes, photo- A division bench comprising RGH...... 9290301-7 graphic exhibitions, painting, poetry, national songs and Chief Justice Athar Minallah Holy Family...... 9290322-7 debate competitions with the focus on acknowledging the and Justice Aamer Farooq contribution of leaders of the Pakistan movement and heard the ICA against the PIMS...... 9261170-79 sacrifices of national heroes. decision of single member Polyclinic...... 9218300-09 Jashan-e-Azadi preparations were at their peak as only five ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Gulzar Ahmed administering oath of office bench. Chief Justice Athar Shifa International.4603666 days left while the most eager were children who were busy of Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Chief Justice High Court of Balochistan as Judge Minallah remarked that collecting stickers, badges and also beautifying their bicy- Supreme Court of Pakistan at Supreme Court. – DNA whether a person having cles with special stickers inscribed with messages of Inde- degree in masters in Urdu pendence Day. The makers of buntings, flags, banners and could be appointed, too, badges were working round the clock to meet demand as against the slot. NBP’s well as supplying to other adjoining areas of the city. OGRA for measures to avoid lawyer pleaded that it was Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) will also arrange artisans governor State Bank of Pa- exhibitions, folk dance performances, photographic ex- kistan (SBP)’s powers to hibitions and other activities to mark Independence Day. accidents in vehicles on roads decide the appointment for Departments A number of stalls carrying bunting, flags, badges, Azadi the top slot of the bank. Jus- ISLAMABAD: In order to avoid accidents in vehicles running on roads, Oil And Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) takes CDA...... 9221334-43 dresses, toys and other accessories were set up in all com- tice Farooq questioned what all the necessary measures in coordination with the local governments, Explosives Dept. other relevant Departments mercial areas and streets of the city to attract youth and qualification was required CDA...... 9208301-04 and enforces the safety standards by conducting rigorous safety inspections through designated Third Party inspectors, children. Many food outlets were ready to offer Azadi deals for the post. Met Office...... 9250360-6 with the discount to attract food lovers while different bou- to the extent of CNG Stations, to ensure protection of the public at large. Further the CNG Dept. of OGRA has time RDA...... 5555864 tiques and shops offer a huge variety of Azadi dresses. and again informed Chief Secretaries as well as issued instructions to CNG Associations regarding compliance of CNG RCCI to “We have planned to wear Azadi dresses of green and Rules, 1992/Standard Code of Practice to avoid accidents and loss of lives. It is emphasized to ensure compliance of CNG TMA...... 5770886 Refueling procedure while filling the vehicles and only those vehicles get refueled which meet requirements of CNG Cantonment Board 9270151-3 white colour, bangles and badges and will avoid visit - organize ing any recreational place this year due to prevailing Rules 1992 (CNG cylinders, kits and fittings are thoroughly checked/ inspected/ re-tested and stamped/ marked by the wave of COVID-19 pandemic,” said Amina, a citizen. concerned authority i.e. M/s HDIP or any quarter authorized by M/s. HDIP), CNG cylinder in use or being refueled is of FinEx She further said this year they will mark their Inde - approved standard/ brand/ within periodic hydro-test life, that there are no obvious leaks in the vehicle’s CNG system/ pendence Day with patriotic zeal but in a limited man - equipment and all types of gauges are calibrated and working accurately and the vehicle is not using multiple fuels i.e. conference ner due to the holy month of Muharram. CNG & LPG at the same time along with valid fitness certificates from Regional Transport Authority. – DNA Shaheen Hanif RAWALPINDI: The Finan- cial Instrument Exchange Complaints (FinEx) conference being Meeting for construction of Judicial Complex in Capital organized by the Rawalpin- Water Tanker Service di Chamber of Commerce E-7, F-10 & F-11...... 9204654 It was decided at the meeting that a tender would be issued for the construction of the Judicial and Industry (RCCI) will G-5, G-6, G-7, G-8....9203883 Complex. The project will be completed in a short period of six months be organized on August 11. G-9, G-10, G-11, G-12, According to a statement is- sign, and layout plan of the Judi- sued here, RCCI President H-8...... 9266316 Zubair Ahmad cial Complex, which includes can- Mohammad Nasir Mirza Wapda Islamabad....9217579 teens with proper washrooms for said that the main objective Wapda Rawalpindi 111-309-309 ISLAMABAD: An important ladies and gents, suitable place of the conference was to meeting chaired by the Chair- for Separate parking and can- strengthen the networking man Capital Development Au- teen space have also been allo - between the financial sec- Islamabad thority was held at CDA Head - cated with women and under-18 tor, corporate sector, con- Metropolitan quarters Islamabad in which years offenders special places sultants, decision-makers Sessions Judge East Islamabad, In addition, the Judicial Com - and providing a platform to Corporation...... 9209224 Sessions Judge West Islamabad, plex building will be designed the experts from various Potohar Town...... 9209224 Member Engineering CDA, DC with future needs in mind so walks of life and the commu- Islamabad and other senior offi- that it can be expanded. nity associated with them Rawal Town...... 5773343 cials attended the meeting. Furthermore, it was decided at under one roof. He said that The participants were briefed the meeting that a tender would the major topics of the con- Wasa Water Tank about the construction, design be issued for the construction of ference include financing and layout plan of the Judicial the Judicial Complex. The project facilities, awareness for con- Rawalpindi.....0331-5022125 Complex. The meeting was will be completed in a short peri- sumer banking, women and briefed on the construction, de- od of six months. young entrepreneurs. IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Tuesday, August 10, 2021 AIOU Briefs organizes ICCI for promoting ‘Jashn e ICT police to Azadi’ walk start courses for women self-assessment scheme Staff Report President ICCI said that in the prevailing circumstances when the business community ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal DNA Open University (AIOU) is still struggling to combat the impact of Covid-19 pandemic, focusing on self-assessment has organized a walk in ISLAMABAD: Islamabad connection with the Inde- Police will hold training scheme would be helpful in improving the tax revenue collection of the country pendence Day celebrations courses for female citizens business community had hailed to monitor their sale at business the government should make all here Monday at the main to educate them as how to campus. prevent themselves from vi- Zubair Ahmad the restoration of the self-assess- premises because it would not possible efforts to avoid taking ment scheme in the last budget as send a positive signal to the trad- measures that have the potential Deans, principal officers, olence and remain protect- teachers, and students ed in an untoward situation. ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad they are feeling more confident in ing community. to create harassment in the busi- Chamber of Commerce & Industry paying taxes on self-assessment He said that previously the FBR ness community. They urged that of the university partici- Following the directions of pated in the walk, while Inspector General of Police (ICCI) has called upon the FBR to basis. He said that in the prevail- was providing the POS devices for FBR should withdraw all monitor- focus on promoting the self-assess- ing circumstances when the busi- installation at business premises ing teams from business premises they were holding national (IGP) Islamabad Qazi Jamil flags in their hands and ur Rehnman, Islamabad ment scheme in order to increase ness community is still struggling and the same arrangement should and increase the use of technology the tax base and tax collection of to combat the impact of Covid-19 be continued instead of asking to minimize the interface between chanting slogans of ‘Long police would arrange such live Pakistan’. courses which would also the country instead of installing the pandemic, focusing on self-assess- traders to arrange POS devices at the taxpayers and the tax collec- POS devices in business premises ment scheme would be helpful in their own cost. tors that would give more confi- Speaking on the occasion, provide them training as Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. how to protect their homes, as resorting to POS has the poten- improving the tax revenue collec- Fatma Azim Senior Vice Presi- dence to the business community. tial to create unnecessary harass- tion of the country. dent and Abdul Rehman Khan They further emphasized that the Zia Ul-Qayyum said that cars while special programs Pakistan is the fruit of sac- for swimming, hurdling, ment and distrust in the business ICCI President said FBR should Vice President ICCI said that the government should focus on ease community instead of improving the take traders and all market associ- erated with the government in trading community was playing of doing business in order to en- rifices and long struggle of martial art and firing would our elders, therefore every be initiated for them, a po- tax revenue. ations fully on board before setting the corona vaccination drive and an important role in boosting the sure fast recovery of the economy Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, Presi- up Point of Sale (POS) devices in they should be engaged in talks trade activities in the country and avoid taking measures that Pakistani should play his lice spokesperson said. role in the development of The experienced police- dent, Islamabad Chamber of Com- the business premises. He further for POS installation instead of and it should be treated with re- would create problems for the merce & Industry said that the said that traders have fully coop- sending FBR’s monitoring teams spect and regard. They said that business community. the country with hard work, women would act as instruc- dedication and sincerity. tors and to provide training He said that together we to the female citizens. They National should make our homeland would educate as how to the cradle of prosperity, de- adopt precautionary meas- songs velopment and peace. ures in case of any emer- As a nation, we will not gent situation. competition forget the great sacrifices Moreover, special skill made by Pakistan’s armed would be inculcated not to starts at PAC forces and we pay tribute get scared from anyone as to them and we have to play prompt action should be our part in building a pros- taken for protection life Staff Report perous state. and dignity. RAWALPINDI: Under the Expressing his views, Reg- Islamabad police is commit- istrar Raja Umar Younis auspices of Punjab Arts Coun- ted to provide every assis- said that the purpose of cil, national songs competi- tance to citizens for their Independence Day celebra- tion was organized in connec- safety but it is also their tions was to highlight the tion with Independence Day responsibility to prepare importance of August, to celebrations in which music themselves against any un- explain the concept of free- toward situation and coun- class students participated dom to the new generation ter it effectively. here on Monday. The special and to salute the heroes of guest of the competition was Tehreek-e-Pakistan. Naheed Manzoor. Dozens of He said that for the sta- Police young singers took part in bility and development of the competitions. Pakistan, each of us has to recover Naheed Manzoor said that play our part. Pakistan is the fruit of the kidnapped girl sacrifices of our forefathers, which we all have to make a CTP finalize great nation together. As we Staff Report celebrate Independence Day, arrangements ISLAMABAD: The Industri- we must also pay tribute to for Muharram al Area police here on Mon- the eternal sacrifices of our day claimed to recover an forefathers. She further said that the young generation RAWALPINDI: The City abducted girl and arrested Traffic Police (CTP) have the kidnapper. of Pakistan is very creative which is making a name for it- finalized the arrangements According to police spokes- for Muharramul Harram man, the mother of abduct- self in other fields besides ed- ucation. Director Arts Coun- under a comprehensive traf- ed girl had lodged an FIR fic plan formulated on the with Industrial-Area police cil Waqar Ahmed said that the children have expressed their directives of Chief Traffic station that her daughter Officer (CTO) Rawalpindi was kidnapped by a suspect immense love for Pakistan through popular songs. If Rai Mazhar Iqbal to ensure Arif Shah in area of sector security of the mourning I-9. Taking notice of the in- ISLAMABAD: Vendors displaying national flags and other related stuff along Islamabad Expressway In connection there is Pakistan then we are, with Independence Day Celebrations. – APP our identity is from Pakistan. processions. cident, SP industrial area According to duty officer, Fida Hussain Satti consti- CTP Headquarters, there tuted a team under the su- would be a complete ban pervision of SDPO and SHO on parking of any vehicle or of the jurisdiction for safely Medical camps to pushcart on the route of the recovery of the girl, besides CDA install five new tube procession. arrest of culprit. be set up for Ashura 1191 traffic officials includ- The team successfully res- ing nine DSPs, 72 inspec- cued the girl and appre- processions wells, repairs nine tors, 820 traffic wardens hended the accused, recov- and 290 traffic assistants ering of vehicle used in the There were around 170 tube wells functional in the would perform duties on crime along with weapon Shaheen Hanif city roads to control the and ammunition. city which were supplying uninterrupted water supply traffic flow during Muhar- The accused on day of inci- RAWALPINDI: Punjab Minister for Literacy & Non-For- ram. He said, traffic police dent also hit a motorcycle mal Basic Education Raja Rashid Hafeez on Monday said to the areas dependent on tube wells officers and wardens had on Srinagar Highway and in- that special medical camps would be set up along the also been directed to take jured the riders after open- Ashura procession routes on Muharram 10, to provide ISLAMABAD: Capital Development nificantly due to the operation of tube the grievances of the citizens. action against rules viola- ing fire onto them. first aid to the mourners. Authority (CDA) has installed five wells, he said. The official added that the staff of Wa- tors. Fork lifters would also A case has been also regis- Presiding over a meeting along with Deputy Commission- new tube wells and repaired nine to During past, he said the CDA used to ter Supply Directorate was repairing move with Muharram pro- tered against the suspects er Amir Aqiq Khan, to review arrangements for Muharram mitigate water scarcity issues in the receive over 400 complaints a day, but old, dilapidated and damaged water cessions, he said. in Shams Colony police sta- ul Haram, the minister directed the officials of the district federal capital. now due to improvement in system it supply lines in some sectors, besides He said, the CTO had direct- tions and police teams were health authority to make arrangements at city hospitals to There were around 170 tube wells addressing complaints of water leak- ed the wardens to remove mobilized to ensure the ar- deal with any emergency like situation. functional in the city which were age. The new and modern pipelines all kinds of encroachments rest of remaining accused. Rashid said that four medical camps would be set up at supplying uninterrupted water sup- for water supply were being laid un- from the processions routes Meanwhile, in another ac- Committee Chowk, Choor Chowk, Kotwali chowk and Qa- ply to the areas dependent on tube derground. besides keeping a vigil on tion, the Aabpara police sai Gali. He directed heads of departments to complete all wells, said an official of Water Sup - The CDA has formed special teams suspected persons and held two accused, name- necessary arrangements to provide security at majalis and ply Directorate. to control water theft and pressure things. ly Khurram Mushtaq and processions during Muharram as nothing could be more Talking to APP, he said sectors I-8, I-9 issues, he said in response to anoth- Entry of vehicles on the Faizan and recovered two important than maintaining law and order. and its adjoining sub-sectors depends er question. The department had route of the processions pistol along with ammuni- On the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Amir Khan on tube wells for which the concerned launched a survey of all private and would be blocked by erect- tion from them. passed instructions to all Municipal officers regarding staff of the directorate had been de- government houses and commercial ing barricades and other DIG and SSP operations ap- lighting, patchwork, installation of manhole covers, traffic ployed who were performing duties buildings in Islamabad to determine hurdles, he added. preciated the performance management, parking and removal of hanging electrical round the clock in different shifts. water issues, he added. He said that traffic police of police teams. wires. To a query, he said water was being Meanwhile, the CDA administration officials would be deployed He directed the Rescue-1122 officials to keep their vehi- supplied to the citizens under a com- has urged the citizens to refrain from along with district police cles in order at Fawara Chowk, Banni market, Bara mar- prehensive strategy, however with in- reckless use of water so the water personnel to ensure securi- Exports ket and near Imambargah Maqbool Hussain on the Ashura crease in water demand It was expect- could be be shared equally. ty of the mourners. – APP day to handle any crises. ed that four to five more tube wells in reduced to 150. It also warned the residents to pre - increase by Amir asked the officials to maintain close liaison with re- different sectors would be added to Further-more, he said the number vent from getting deeply bored, in 16.44% in July ligious institutions that had licenses to hold majalis and the system next month. of tankers and staff has also been case of violation the administration PNCA to Muharram processions in the first 10 days of Muharram. Similarly, the demand for tankers in reduced from 25 to 10 to ensure full would take strict legal action against ISLAMABAD: The exports Islamabad has also been reduced sig- water supply in the city and to address the person. – APP organize from the country witnessed puppet show an increase of 16.44 per- cent during the first month of the current fiscal year DNA (2021-22) as compared to PTCL inducts top 50 grads for internship program the corresponding month ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Na- of last year, Pakistan Bu- Through Experia, PTCL and Ufone aim to revitalize the youth by providing them tional Council of the Arts reau of Statistics (PBS) re- with great opportunities through this program at PTCL Group, which will serve as a (PNCA) has called out to ported Monday. show a special puppet on According to PBS data, launching pad to propel these graduates ahead in their careers the occasion of Independ- the exports from the coun- ence Day celebrations on try stood at $2.330 billion Khayam Abbasi August 14. during July 2021 as against According PNCA, National the exports of $2.001 bil- Puppet Theatre will show- lion recorded during July ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecom- munication Company Limited case the skills of its pup- 2020, showing growth of peteers featuring vibrant 16.44 percent. (PTCL) and Ufone have inducted top 50 graduates across Pakistan costumed puppets and will The imports during the present national songs, folk month under review also through its flagship internship program ‘Experia’ to provide stu- tales, skits and folk dances went up by 47.90 percent by to provide infotainment. growing from $3.674 billion dents and fresh graduates hands- on working experience at PTCL PNCA, National Puppet in July 2020 to $5.434 bil- Theatre would highlight lion in July 2021. Group. Students were on boarded Pakistan independence Based on the data, the trade journey and its historical deficit during the month through a rigorous and well- background. was recorded at $3.104 bil- honed selection procedure as Children along with parents lion, showing an increase Experia has become one of the would be invited to atten- of 85.53 percent over the most sought-after internship pro- dant the shows. According deficit of $1.673 billion re- gram in the country. This year to PNCA, the art of puppet- corded during July 2020, more than 2700 young graduates the PBS data revealed. applied for Experia Program. Sharing his thoughts on the pro- Through Experia, PTCL and als to gain practical experience over, Experia is a fun-loaded pro- ry have long been a part of Meanwhile, on month-on- Top 50 candidates with excellent gram, Syed Mazhar Hussain, Ufone aim to revitalize the youth of corporate culture and learn gram that also features a series of country culture. month basis, the exports competencies and potential were Group Chief Human Resource by providing them with great op- about work ethics and functional- engaging activities and projects, The COVID-19 SOP’s and from the country witnessed selected after undergoing de- Officer, PTCL & Ufone, said: “We portunities through this program ity as evident through its slogan with excellent learning experienc- guidelines would be strict- a decline of 14.59 percent tailed assessment. The success- welcome the new batch of ‘Exper- at PTCL Group, which will serve ‘Strengthen your experiential es for the interns. ly adopted during puppet during July 2021 as com- ful candidates have been placed ians’ at PTCL & Ufone. I congrat- as a launching pad to propel learning anchor’. Along with this, PTCL Group endeavours to pro- shows. PNCA would also pared to the exports of at PTCL and Ufone offices in dif- ulate all those who have success- these graduates ahead in their the internees will gain hands-on vide a diverse, progressive, and organize various cultural $2.728 billion recorded dur- ferent cities to work on real-time fully qualified for the program and careers.” experience of the organizational enabling environment for the events online to entertain ing June 2021.– APP business projects, along PTCL look forward to rewarding engage- Experia was launched to enable ecosystem while putting their aca- youth to develop and showcase the audience on the occa- Group team members. ment with them. young graduates and profession- demic theory into practice. More- their talent. sion of Independence Day. Tuesday, August 10, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Emerging threats Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Tackling climate change Deputy Editor: Abid Raza HE chaotic situation unfolding in Afghanistan most Member APNS / ABC Certified RIME Minister Imran Khan’s 10 billion tree plan- of all affects Pakistan and its future. Should a situ- Vol: 02 Issue: 82 tation programme is coming along incredibly well ation emerge such that the Afghan Taliban assume as on Saturday, government officials, teachers and T Email: [email protected] P greater power and where the self-exiled leader of the banned students, politicians and social workers planted a record Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan gains any degree of influence, Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 700,000 saplings in Attock city. Tree plantation is not only there could be further problems for Pakistan with the TTP Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad vital for the green future of Pakistan, but it will also ensure insisting to take over the former tribal areas of Pakistan, and a healthy environment for the coming generations. Anoth- set up an Islamic Emirate in that area. We know that Paki- er encouraging aspect of such programme’s is the fact that stan now has limited power with the new generation of Tali- the federal government is targeting to create 200,000 new ban who have assumed growing influence and growing hold green jobs by the end of 2021 under its ecological protec- over territory in Afghanistan. Pakistan’s inability to bring tion and restoration projects. In addition to the Billion Tree about a settlement during round after round of talks in Doha Tsunami, the government has introduced multiple other makes the country’s role much less strategic as it used to be. campaigns to combat climatic issues. Such initiatives should This is of crucial importance for Pakistan, which has al- continue and must be appreciated; however, this is not where ready seen an increase in terrorist attacks on its soil, the the line should be drawn. Given how Pakistan is particularly latest coming yesterday in Quetta. The country is also keen vulnerable to climate related threats, a more holistic strate- to avert a new refugee crisis such as the one seen in 1989 gy will be required to cope with future challenges. as Soviets pulled out of Afghanistan. But the issue of refu- Pakistan’s increasing vulnerability has been illustrated with gees needs to be handled carefully, and with some concern the substantial increase in the frequency and intensity of ex- towards humanity. The people of Afghanistan are not re- treme weather events, droughts, floods and heatwaves. The sponsible for what has been done to their country and how effects are likely to become more severe due to our geo- things have unfolded within it. graphic location, heavy reliance on agriculture and water re- The paramount priority should be to bring nations around the sources, and low capacity to deal with climate emergencies. world with influence in Afghanistan together to try and bring Sectors such as water, agriculture, livelihood and economy about something resembling peace and settlement in Afghani- at large have been and are projected to be impacted seri- stan. Interventions from the outside over so many years have ously by climate change. The accelerated warming, coupled not helped Afghanistan, its people or even Pakistan. The Tal- with changing water availability in the future, underscores iban gaining ascendancy in Afghanistan will not just harm the the need to strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to Afghan people but also bode danger for the rest of the region’s climate change impacts along with efficient disaster prepar- countries, most of all Pakistan. Nothing, other than talks and edness and response actions to confront the climate-related dialogue – with the aim of preventing Al-Qaeda from gaining hazards and disasters. The impact of these changes will be a firm hold on Afghanistan and the territories which lie along- felt differently across the country. Therefore, it is crucial to side it – will fix this mess. Pakistan cannot do this alone, but it formulate a bottom-up response to climate change. This will can play a role alongside other nations to try and finally bring require the government to work in conjunction with federat- some kind of peace to the troubled lands of Afghanistan. ing units to increase their capacity to tackle climate issues. Climate change warnings can no longer be ignored OR the past week, Turkey has been ex- eral lakes have started to dry up, the most Unfortunately, the worst fire disaster in the Sinem Cengiz periencing the worst and most painful recent of which is Lake Tuz in the central country’s history has further divided Turkish F wildfire crisis in the country’s history. province of Konya. Hundreds of baby and society rather than uniting it. Yet, despite At least nine people have died in blazes that adult flamingos have been found dead in its the deep political polarization in the country, have destroyed forests on the Aegean and Med- dried-up areas, prompting a renewed focus great public solidarity is evident in the areas iterranean coasts, which are major tourist hot on the effects of drought on the ecosystem. destroyed or damaged by the fires and this spots. Homes have been destroyed, animals As temperatures have steadily risen in the gives cause for hope. killed, and large sections of the country’s nat- country as a result of climate change, wa- Many of the criticisms that have been made ural habitats have turned to ash in front of our ter levels have fallen significantly. This has do have merit, but for the moment the envi- eyes. This heartbreaking disaster has shown prompted experts to warn of a looming water ronmental disaster should not become a polit- us that there is something seriously wrong in crisis within a decade. Such is the nature of ical squabble. What is most important now is the ways we approach environmental issues. the climate crisis, while one part of the coun- to focus on what can be done to help, as peo- For years, experts have been warning that the try faces drought, other parts face deadly ple work tirelessly to put out the fires across climate crisis could lead to environmental dis- floods, such as those last month that killed at the country. The lack of coordination of ef- aster. Their calls fell on deaf ears. least six people in Rize province, in Turkey’s forts, a cohesive strategy and proper equip- The climate crisis is having Climate change is a global concern that re- flood-prone Black Sea region. This latest trag- ment, especially the aforementioned shortage other serious effects on the quires action from the international commu- edy occurred one month before the first anni- of firefighting aircraft, has increased the pain nity. For example, Turkey is just one of sev- versary of the previous such disaster. people are feeling and is fueling their anger. country. For example, it has eral countries in the Mediterranean region, This and the increasingly severe wildfires So the first priority is to recognize the im- recently been dealing with including Greece, Italy and Spain, that have in Turkey are the result of climate change portance of planning for disasters and how to been struggling with wildfires as summer caused by global warming. Although forest respond to them, before thinking about the the largest-ever outbreak temperatures soar. However Turkey has been fires are a reality of life in some areas, it is up reforestation of burned areas. of marine mucilage, more worse-affected than other countries, and there to the government to take action to address The path to development, progress and en- are many reasons for this. It is prone to fires, the escalating threat. Whether they are start- richment depends on effective planning. As colorfully known as “sea floods and earthquakes. While forest fires are ed deliberately, or the result of the effects of with the economy, education, health and the snot.” This brown and gray not uncommon in the country’s Mediterrane- human activity on climate, the severity of the workforce, environmental issues also require an and Aegean regions, the most recent inci- environmental threat cannot be ignored. The proper short, medium and long-term plan- slime that floats on the dents have been particularly severe. consequences of the climate crisis have be- ning. Turkey also needs to focus on obtaining surface of water is secreted The climate crisis is having other serious come impossible to dismiss and all countries water-bombing planes that can help to tackle effects on the country. For example, it has must be organized and prepared for similar fires quickly. Most important, though it has by marine algae, and its recently been dealing with the largest-ever disasters in the future. Turkey is one of the yet to sign the Paris Agreement on climate, elevated levels are blamed outbreak of marine mucilage, more colorful- countries worst-affected by climate change Turkey also needs to raise public awareness ly known as “sea snot.” This brown and gray and so it is important for policymakers to of the looming environmental crisis. For ex- on rising sea temperatures slime that floats on the surface of water is recognize the significance of the climate cri- ample, workshops could be organized to ed- and pollution. A sea snot secreted by marine algae, and its elevated sis and the need to counter it by any means ucate residents about the risks. This heart- levels are blamed on rising sea temper- necessary. The current fires have been raging breaking crisis has once again proved, in outbreak recently took atures and pollution. A sea snot outbreak for eight days and people across the country the most bitter way possible, that ignoring over the Sea of Marmara, recently took over the Sea of Marmara, sti- are questioning how we got to this point and or downplaying the importance of climate fling tourism, stripping local fishermen of why the country has fallen short in efforts to change, and delaying efforts to counter it, stifling tourism, stripping their livelihoods — because it clogs boat en- counter threats to the environment. can be disastrous. Turkey needs effective local fishermen of gines — and threatening to kill coral, shell- Some have criticized the government for its tools to prepare itself for future environmen- fish and other marine life. handling of the disaster, in particular the lack tal disasters so that the people of this coun- their livelihoods These are not the only signs of the severity of firefighting planes. Others accuse the oppo- try can be spared more pain. of the climate problems Turkey faces. Sev- sition of politicizing the crisis. – Courtesy: Arab News Education after COVID-19 HE beginning of COVID-19 has gy has made our lives more comfortable. In- ing its battle for a smooth sail. In between, Huma Arshad brought many changes in the world. depth if we dissect the issue we realize that there are periods when the COVID-19 ratio T Many sectors have been affected and online education does not cover all the areas is low and students do attend classes phys - most of them are still struggling to survive. of holistic development as is not as beneficial ically.Education plays a pivotal role in the Among them, the education sector has been as traditional classroom teaching and learning growth and prosperity of any country. hit badly. Schools, colleges, and universi - process. Technology cannot replace teachers The sudden shift towards digital teaching ties have been affected and students are or reduce inequality. Traditional education and learning has caused huge disturbance still suffering. According to UNESCO 1in when you are physically in school makes stu- for students, teachers, and even for parents. 5 learners cannot attend school and almost dents feel less lonely which improves their Teachers are not technically trained or lack 102 countries have ordered nationwide interpersonal skills. The students build more computer skills. The Unavailability of the in- school closure. The pandemic has adverse - confidence, as the student ternet and other hardware and software re- ly affected the progress few governments might feel like they are not facing problems sources is a great matter of concern. were making around increasing the educa - related to academics alone. Working in groups Pakistan launched eTaleem portal and apps tion budget. This is a crisis that requires and interacting with students strengthen so- like Taleemabad to encourage remote learn- urgent attention globally. cial ties which are very important in this rapid- ing. On the other hand, the government has In some countries, distance learning pro - ly growing technological world. faced major criticism from students, asking “The students of the grams were launched immediately after “COVID -19 has intensified and exaggerated for exams to be postponed or canceled. Ac - future will demand the a lockdown in 2020 within few weeks of fault lines in contemporary societies revealing cording to an estimate, Pakistan will suffer schools closing. While other countries back to us our ways of dealing with inequality.” the loss of $67-155 billion if the recently learning support that took a much longer time. However, chil - (Julian Sefton-Green — UNESCO Future of Ed- opened educational institute will close again. is appropriate for their dren in many countries have no access to ucation Idea LAB,26 August 2020). The world Bank has offered $20 million to any kind of education for months. A recent Traditional education urges students to at- Pakistan to start an inclusive teaching and situation or contect study finds a socioeconomic gap in Gog - tend lessons and to study when required. learning system targeted at 19.1 million out- nothing more or nothing gle searches for home-based learning re - This is not surprising that online education of-school children who might opt to support sources following COVID-19 related school depends on technologies that a large num- their families facing pandemic originated fi- less.” Marcus Specht closures mentioning that rich parents are ber of families around the globe do not have nancial hardships. This is one of the signif - Education Technology is looking for distance learning opportunities access to. In underdeveloped countries, only icant achievements of the government. The at higher rates than poorer households and 1 in 5 households has access to the internet. government is striving to restructure the ed- not the complete answer suggests that learning loss during school Blended learning ( online and onsite learn- ucational sector in the country. to sit at home and taking closure is likely to be even more critical ing ) is the answer to many problems. The government has implemented various ed- and uneven than before. COVID -19 has intensified and exaggerated ucational reforms especially in the field of cur- online classes by using “The students of the future will demand the fault lines in contemporary societies revealing riculums, teaching methodologies, and other learning support that is appropriate for their back to us our ways of dealing with inequality. resources along with infrastructure. Now we all your personal computers situation or contect nothing more or nothing Julian Sefton-Green — 26 August 2020 Educa- are in a wait-and-watch situation when it comes seems very convenient. less.” Marcus Specht Education Technology is tion in Pakistan during COVID – 19. to the effective implementation of government not the complete answer to sit at home and All educational institutions in our country reforms in the education sector, the severity Technology has made our taking online classes by using your personal closed in March 2020 and since then the al - of COVID-19 in the future, and the future of lives more comfortable computers seems very convenient. Technolo- ready struggling education system is fight- onsite and online education in Pakistan. IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Pakistan, Briefs China vow Afghan Mirpur Royals register to further leaders boost co-op must quit the From Page 01 maiden win in KPL 2021 working in various projects blame game in Pakistan, is the highest Royals won their first game in the tournament after losing to Rawalakot priority of Pakistan and From Page 01 the Government is making He said Pakistan would con- Hawks and Bagh Stallions while Overseas Warriors are still in search all-out efforts for their pro- tinue with its role in the Af- tection and security. ghan peace process as there of two points after two games in KPL 2021 Nong Rong said that Paki- should be no ambiguity. The the 7th over of the innings. Muhammad stan is the closest friend foreign minister said Prime DNA Akhlaqalso got run out after scoring just a of China and his country Minister Imran Khan had single run as fans saw Royals being 65/2 wants to further strength- been consistently saying ISLAMABAD: Mirpur Royals registered in 7.3 overs, looking towards the skipper en bilateral cooperation that there was no military their maiden victory in Kashmir Premier for a rescue. Shoaib Malik joined Mukhtar with Pakistan. He added solution to the Afghan issue. League (KPL) 2021, courtesy to young Kash- Ahmed in the middle to produce another that his country would He stressed that a well ne- miri pacer Salman Irshad and the batsmen, match-winning partnership of 63. share its experiences with gotiated, all inclusive and who came hard at Overseas Warriors in game When both Mukhtar and Malik lost their Pakistan that would help broad-based political settle- six here at Muzaffarabad Cricket Stadium on wickets in the 15th over to young Moham- in its social and economic ment was the only way for- Monday. Sharjeel Khan and Shoaib Malik mad Musa, who later dismissed Khushdil prosperity. He lauded the ward to establish peace in Af- backed Royals’ chase as the team chased Shah as well in his next over, Royals were steps taken by the Gov- ghanistan. To a question the Warriors’ 146 runs target easily on the very still in the perfect position to win the game. ernment of Pakistan that foreign minister maintained first ball of second last over for the loss of A 13-run innings by Amad Butt proved successfully contained the that they had facilitated the five wickets. Earlier, Overseas Warriors won enough to chase 146 despite so much dra- COVID-19 pandemic. Afghan civilians despite the the toss and elected to bat first against an ma and excitement in the end due to the The Ambassador informed coronavirus pandemic. “Pa- experienced but out-of-form Mirpur Royals. exciting pacer Muhammad Musa who fin- that China would provide six kistan has been a generous But they failed to get off to a cracking start ished his spell with the figure of 4/27. Ab- million vaccine doses this and hospitable host to the once again and kept on losing wicket reg- bas Afridi also kept the batsmen in check week while 100 million vac- 3 million Afghan refugees ularly. Only Kamran Ghulam looked deter- as the medium-pacer conceded just 16 in cine doses would be provid- for four decades despite its mined and threatening as the middle-order his four overs. Royals won their first game ed by the end of the year. He limited resources,” he said, batsman scored 47 off 35, smashing three Salman Irshad sent the three most im- 150. Experienced and veteran openers in the tournament after losing to Rawalakot also referred to the recent- adding that if there was any fours and two maximums. Azam Khan took portant players - Kamran Ghulam, Imad- of Mirpur Royals got off to a blistering Hawks and Bagh Stallions while Overseas ly held Strategic Dialogue new influx of Afghan refu- his time and tried to save wicket as he man- Wasim, and Azam Khan back to the pavil - start of 63 runs and scored with a run- Warriors are still in search of two points af- between the Foreign Min- gees, Pakistan did not have aged just 32 runs off 40 balls. ion to help Royals restrict Warriors under rate of 10 until Sharjeel lost his wicket in ter two games in KPL 2021. isters of the two countries the capacity to host them. last month and expressed The foreign minister said it the hope that the Dialogue would be the collective re- would further push forward sponsibility of the interna- the relations between the tional community and other KP Independence Belarusian Olympic defector was two brotherly countries. immediate neighbours of Afghanistan in that case. PM Imran Pakistan had been urging Day Squash ‘manipulated’, says Lukashenko the international commu- inaugurates nity to play their due role European capitals including Kyiv, in the reconstruction of C’ship begins Agencies London, Warsaw and Vilnius. At log- world’s Afghanistan and for the gerheads with Western countries that regional peace and stabil- MINSK: Belarusian President Alex- imposed sanctions on his government, largest... ity. He said Pakistan had Bureau Report ander Lukashenko has said the Bela- Lukashenko has stayed in power thanks accomplished about 98 per rusian sprinter who defected at the to support and financial backing from PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Independence rom age cent work on fencing of Olympic Games in Tokyo had been traditional ally Russia, which sees F P 01 Day Men and Women Squash Championship got under- “This is the Lahore that we Pak-Afghan border to stop “manipulated” by outside forces Belarus as a buffer state against way here at QamarZaman Squash Complex on Monday. grew up in, which had for- illegal movement of people. and would not have fled abroad oth- NATO and the European Union. Dr. Riaz Khan, Chief Scientist Atomic Energy Pakistan ests, gardens, and clean air He said Pakistan was a facil- erwise. Defiant on the first anniversa- In a sign of further tension, the United was chief guest on this occasion. Vice President Pakistan [...] and in no time, Lahore itator and not a guarantor ry of a disputed election that extended Kingdom imposed sanctions on Belarus’s Squash Federation and President KP Squash Association has now become one of the of peace in Afghanistan. his decades-long rule, he also defend- potash and petroleum product exports on QamarZaman, Coaches MohibUllah Khan, Mohammad most polluted cities of the Qureshi said India had vi- ed his victory on Monday at an annual Monday in an attempt to put pressure on Waseem, Amjad Khan, AlamZeb, NiamatUllah, Chief country,” he said. olated its obligation as the news conference, accusing his oppo- Lukashenko, who swiftly retorted that Organizer and Secretary KP Squash Association Muna- The premier said scien- United Nations Security nents of plotting a “coup”. Lukashenko, 66, a sixth term in office London should “choke on” the new meas- warZaman, Executive Members KP Squash Sajjad Khalil, tists, after lengthy re- Council’s president by not “Today, Belarus is in the focus of but was denounced by the ex-Soviet ures. So far, Western sanctions have done Director Blue Tone Squash Academy Wazir Mohammad, search, published a report allowing Pakistan’s request the attention of the whole world,” nation’s political opposition as rigged. little to persuade Lukashenko to change SherBahadur, Tournament Referee AdilFaqi were also last month in which they to brief the forum on the Lukashenko said during the hours- Lukashenko said on Monday that he course. Al Jazeera’s Andrew Simmons, present on this occasion. In the first round of the Men cat- revealed that there are situation and its role in Af- long event at the presidential palace won last year’s presidential poll fairly reporting from London, said the Belaru- egory Hammad Khan defeated Umair Arif by 3-0, Huraira several things on land that ghanistan peace process. building in the capital Minsk. and was protecting his country against sian leader was unlikely to be swayed by Khan defeated M Umair Khan, ArbabMehran defeated cannot be changed back to To another question, he said “She wouldn’t do it herself, she was a violent uprising. Last year, some the latest measures. Usman Yaqoob, M QasimNoorani defeated UbaidUllah, their old form. Pakistan had clear priorities manipulated,” Lukashenko said, refer- people “were preparing for a fair elec- “His stand has been one of defiance and Asadullah (Snr) defeated Owaise Ahmed by 3-0, Huzaifa “For example, the rise in and about China Pakistan ring to the Olympic athlete KrystsinaT- tion, while others were calling … for will continue to be that way,” Simmons Zahid overpowered M Shoaib Afzal by 3-0, AsimShahzad sea level and temperature Economic Corridor (CPEC), simanouskaya. It was from Japan, from a coup d’état,” he said. Thousands said. “And the more the West pushes defeated Abdul Haseeb by 3-0, Fahad Sharif defeated Ha- due to global warming can- there was a national consen- Tokyo that she contacted her buddies of people attended anti-government against him, the more he will move roon Khan by 3-0, YaseenKhattak defeated AmanUllah by not be reversed as human sus. The foreign minister in Poland and they told her – literally – demonstrations following the vote, a towards Russia.” Lukashenko has pre- 3-0, Azaan Khalil defeated Danish Sufain Khan defeated beings have damaged the said CPEC had been targeted when you come to the airport, run to a movement that posed the biggest chal- viously denounced his opponents as for- Abbas Rahim, Nasir Khan defeated M Raza, Zeeshan world to such an extent. by the enemies of Pakistan, Japanese police officer and shout that lenge to Lukashenko’s rule since he eign stooges and accused leading NATO Khan defeated Kamran Hhussain, M Samiullah defeated But if we humans join but they had unflinching re- those who dropped her off at the air- first became president in 1994. member the United States and its allies Rafiullah, Sheraz Akbar defeated Shayan Ali, RizwanGul hands, we might be able solve to foil all such attempts. port are KGB agents.“There was not a He responded by unleashing a sweep- of plotting to overthrow him.Lukashenko defeated HashirKifayat by 3-0, Mutahir Ali defeated Zu- single special service agent in Japan.” ing crackdown that saw thousands has also tussled with the European Un- to save ourselves from a bair Khan, ArbabAizaz defeated Kamran Khan, Shehzad- Lukashenko was thrust into the inter- of people arrested and his leading ion after Belarusian authorities forced a catastrophe,” he said. Taliban Sikandar defeated NawabShah,MJunaid defeated Fawad national spotlight again this month opponents jailed or forced into exile Ryanair flight flying over Belarus to land Hussain, Shehzad Khan defeated Jawad Ali Khan. In the after Tsimanouskaya, 24, refused to abroad. While protests in the country in the capital, Minsk, in May and arrest- Shaun Tait seizes more second round Asad UllahSnr beat M QasimNoorani (2-1), obey team orders to leave the Tokyo have since simmered down, authori- ed a dissident Belarusian journalist who Nouman Khan beat Majid Khalil (2-0), HuzaifaZahid beat Olympics early and travel back to Bela- ties have continued their crackdown was on board. Separately, EU neighbours appointed as Afghan... AsimShahzad (2-1), Fahad Sharif beat Furqan Ahmed (2- rus. Claiming she feared for her safety on dissent in recent weeks, targeting Lithuania and Poland have accused the 0), YaseenKhattak beat Azaan Khalil (2-0), Nasir Khan in her homeland, she instead sought independent journalists and democra- government in Minsk of engineering a Afghanistan’s From Page 01 beat Sufyan Khan (2-0), Samiullah beat Zeeshan Khan refuge in Poland, which granted her cy activists in hundreds of raids. migrant crisis on the Belarusian border in Health officials in Kunduz (2-0), ZeeshanGul beat Sheraz Akbar (2-0), Nouman and her husband humanitarian visas. On Sunday, Belarusians living abroad retaliation for EU sanctions.Lukashenko bowling coach say they have treated doz- Shahid beat Kashif Rasheed (2-1). The August 9 election last year handed held rallies against Lukashenko in said Lithuania and Poland are to blame. ens of injured civilians since DNA Sunday afternoon, when the KABUL: Afghanistan Taliban first flew its white Arshad Nadeem hosted Cricket Board (ACB) flag from the city’s main has appointed former square. Meanwhile, resi- at Pakistan embassy Australian pacer Shaun dents in Kandahar, Herat Tait as their national and Lashkar Gah say fight- TOKYO: Ambassador Imtiaz Ahmad hosted Javelin team’s bowling coach ing still rages near their cap- thrower Arshad Nadeem and representatives of Paki - with immediate effect. itals, which the Taliban has stan Olympics Association at Embassy of Pakistan, To - Taking to Twitter, ACB been trying to overrun for kyo. The Ambassador commended Arshad for igniting disclosed that Tait will more than a month. the passion for Javelin Throw in Pakistan. He hoped be joining their national There have been unconfirmed that Arshad will surely bring gold medal for Pakistan team as bowling coach media reports that US and soon. Arshad Nadeem thanked Pakistan Embassy for immediately. government air attacks have their cooperation during Tokyo Olympics . He thanked “Former Australian Fast damaged a hospital and a high the entire nation for their prayers and said that he is bowler Shaun Tait has school near Lashkar Gah, the determined to fight for the top spot. been appointed Afghani- capital of Helmand province. Ambassador Imtiaz Ahmad presented Arshad Nadeem stan National team’s bowl- The Ministry of Defence con- with a certificate of appreciation & gift from the Em - ing coach with immediate firmed the air raids occurred, bassy. Arshad Nadeem on Saturday came within touch - effect,” ACB announced. but said they targeted Taliban ing distance of winning a rare Olympic medal for Paki - Tait’s first assignment will positions, killing 54 fighters stan but eventually missed out as he finished fifth in be the home ODI series and wounding 23. Its state- men’s javelin throw event in Tokyo. Nadeem, at one against Pakistan in Sep- ment made no mention of a point in the competition, was placed as high as fourth tember. Afghanistan and clinic or school being bombed. before being surpassed by rival athletes. Pakistan are scheduled Afghan officials have long India’s Neeraj Chopra claimed gold, whereas Czech Repub- to play three ODIs next called for additional air sup- lic’s Jakub Vadlejch and Vitezslav Vesely claimed silver and month in Sri Lanka. Re- port, either through foreign bronze medals. Nadeem threw for 82.91m on his opening member, T20 World Cup air attacks or the procure- attempt of the final round and 81.98m on the second. His will also be played this ment of their own airpower, final attempt of the round and competition was a foul as he year from 17 October to but such tactics have proven finished fifth - just two shy of a podium finish that would 14 November in the Unit- controversial in Afghani- have netted him a rare medal. His main rival, India’s Neeraj ed Arab Emirates (UAE) stan, as there have been Chopra, saw both his attempts of the final round adjudged as and Oman. repeated reports of civilian fouls but his 87.58m throw in the opening round was good casualties from such tactics. enough to get him the coveted gold medal. Meanwhile, world number one Johannes Vetter of Germany failed to make it Barcelona TOKYO: Ambassador of Pakisan to Japan, Imtiaz Ahmad presenting an appreciation Certificate out of the opening round with a disappointing 82.52m in first Iraqi FM from the Embassy to Javelin Thrower Arshad Nadeem at Tokyo embassy, Japan. – DNA attempt followed by two foul throws. – DNA defeat due in Juventus Islamabad... DNA PCB announces schedule of 2021-22 domestic season BARCELONA: Barcelona From Page 01 started life without Lionel relations and is resolved to held from 28 September to 14 November, The two tournaments are designed to provide Details on the tournament schedule, Sports Desk while the 50-over single-league Cricket As- opportunities to the outstanding performers squads and match official appoint - Messi on Sunday with a further deepen and broad- 3-0 win over Juventus in en mutual cooperation in sociations Challenge for second XIs will be to graduate to the Cricket Association sides ments will be released in the lead up LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) played from 19 to 27 November. Both the for the senior and pathway competitions in to the events. the pre-season Gamper diverse fields. The relation- has confirmed the schedule of the 2021- Trophy. ship is reinforced by simi- tournaments will be held in Faisalabad, La- the PCB Domestic Season 2021-22. Schedule (subject to any late changes): 22 domestic cricket season, comprising of hore and Sheikhupura. The additional matches in the forthcom- First XI competitions Messi had earlier Sunday larity of views on a range of 10 tournaments. The 2021-22 season will said his farewells to the regional and global issues. Curtains will fall on the 2021-22 season in ing domestic circuit have been added in National T20 (six teams, 33 matches) – 25 kick-off with the eight-day Cricket Associ- Lahore on 30 March 2022 with the final of pathways cricket for which the PCB has September-13 October club he had served for 20 The visit of Iraqi Foreign ations T20 tournament on 15 September years at a tearful news con- Minister comes in the the Pakistan Cup One-Day Tournament, allowed the six Cricket Associations to Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (six teams, 31 match- in which the six second XI Cricket Asso - which will get underway on 25 February field two sides each in the U16 and U19 es) – 20 October-29 December ference. backdrop of a number of ciation sides will go head to head in the Memphis Depay opened Ministerial-level visits from and will be played on a dou- tournaments. This means Pakistan Cup (six teams, 33 matches) – 25 shortest format of the game in Quetta. ble-league format. The other 12 sides will feature in the February-30 March 2022 the scoring for Barcelona both sides in the past few The National T20, featuring country’s after just three minutes months, which signify the two event venues will be Faisal- 62-match National U19 three-day Second XI competitions best shortest format players, will be held abad and Multan. championship and One-Day Cup, Cricket Associations T20 (six teams, 15 with Martin Braithwaite importance accorded by from 25 September to 13 October. Eight- adding a second goal just the two countries to aug- Domestic competitions in the which will run side by side, from 3 matches) – 15-22 September een first round matches will be held in 2021-22 season are separate to October to 12 November in Gujran- Cricket Associations Championship (three- before the hour mark from menting the bilateral rela- Multan, while the remaining 15 matches, a corner. Young hope Riqui- tionship. Foreign Minister the home international match- wala, Islamabad, Muridke, Rawal- day) (six teams, 30 matches) – 28 Septem- including the two semi-finals and the fi- es against New Zealand, pindi and Sialkot. ber-14 November Puig scored a third in stop- Qureshi visited Iraq in May nal, will be held in Lahore. page time with a fine left 2021. Further high-level England, West Indies and Another 12 sides will take part Cricket Associations Challenge (50 overs) Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, a jewel in the crown of Australia, and the Pakistan Su- in the 31-match National U16 (six teams, 15 matches) – 19-27 November foot drive. exchanges are envisaged Pakistan’s domestic events, will commence In Sunday´s other high-pro- in the coming months. The per League (PSL), which will Cup from 8 to 19 March 2022 Pathway competitions on 20 October. The first half of the 10-round be held between September with Rawalpindi hosting the National U19 Championship (three-day) and file friendly, Real Madrid visit of Foreign Minister Dr. single-league competition will be held in Mul- and AC Milan fought to a Fuad Hussein is expected 2021 and March 2022. single-league competition. Cup (one-Day) (12 teams, 62 matches) – (3 tan, Faisalabad and Lahore. The event will Not added to the 2021-22 domestic matches The National U13 One-Day Cup has returned October–12 November) 0-0 stalemate. to add further momentum then move to Karachi where it will culminate Spain´s La Liga season to the positive trajectory of are the ongoing two-day CCA tournament to the national circuit after missing out last National U16 Cup (One-Day) (12 teams, 31 with the five-day final from 29 December. matches, which commenced on 16 July and year due to Covid-19 pandemic. This sin- matches) – 8-19 March 2022 gets underway on Friday brotherly relations between The three-day double-league Cricket Associ- while the Italian Serie A Pakistan and Iraq. will conclude on 22 August, and the CCA U19 gle-league event will be held in Faisalabad National U13 Cup (One-Day) (16 matches) ations Championship for second XIs will be tournament that will begin on 1 September. from 8 to 18 February 2022. – 8-18 February 2022. starts on August 22. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Iraq to host Briefs ‘regional Humans changing climate at summit’ in KCCI leads late August in having ‘unprecedented’ rate: UN report BAGHDAD: Baghdad is to e-Sahulat host a regional summit late this month, with French Pres- facility “The scale of recent changes across the climate system as a whole and ident Emmanuel Macron also attending, the Iraqi premier’s KARACHI: Karachi Cham- the present state of many aspects of the climate system are unprecedented over office said Monday. ber of Commerce and Indus- Mustafa al-Kadhemi’s office try (KCCI) becomes first many centuries to many thousands of years” has said Turkey’s Recep chamber establishing NA- Tayyip Erdogan and Saudi DRA e-Sahulat for Pakistan arctica, especially Greenland, have replaced Arabia’s King Salman have Single Window portal as its Monitring Desk glacier melt as the main driver. been invited, although an President M. Shariq Vohra If global warming is capped at 2C (3.6F), Code red for humanity, exact date has not been an- along with Additional Di- NEW YORK: Humanity will experience the ocean watermark will go up about half a nounced. rector Pakistan Single Win- more extreme weather in the coming years metre over the 21st century. It will continue Baghdad has not said wheth- dow (PSW) Naveed Abbas and it will suffer the consequences of rising rising to nearly two metres by 2300 – twice says Antonio Guterres er President Ebrahim Raisi Memon Monday inaugurat- sea levels and melting Arctic ice, scientists the amount predicted by the IPCC in 2019. of Iran, the arch-enemy of ed NADRA e-Sahulat at the working from across the globe said in a cru- NEW YORK: A UN climate report that predicts quicker global warming than anticipated Because of uncertainty over ice sheets, scien- Saudi Arabia and the United chamber. cial UN climate report. just three years ago “must sound a death knell” for coal, oil and gas and is “code red” for tists cannot rule out a total rise of two metres States, would attend. KCCI Senior Vice Presi- The alarming report by a UN scientific pan- humanity, according to the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. by 2100 in a worst-case emissions scenario. Iraq is seeking to establish dent M. Saqib Goodluck, el, released on Monday, called changes to The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change concluded on Monday that drastic cuts Significant advances in palaeoclimatology – itself as a mediator between Chairman of KCCI’s PSW the climate “unprecedented”, added that it to emissions are needed in order to hold the global temperature to under the 1.5C (2.7F) the science of natural climate in Earth’s past Arab countries and Iran, Registration Help Desk is “unequivocal” that humans are to blame, limits set by the 2015 Paris Agreement. – have delivered sobering warnings. after reportedly hosting Abdul Samad Shaikh, Dep- and laid out the case for drastic cuts to “Today’s IPCC Working Group 1 Report is a ‘code red’ for humanity,” Guterres said. For example, the last time the planet’s talks in April between rival uty Chairman Chaudhry emissions in order to hold the global tem- “The alarm bells are deafening, and the evidence is irrefutable: Greenhouse gas emis- atmosphere was as warm as today, about regional powers Tehran and Muhammad Zahid Bashir, perature to under the limits set by the 2015 sions from fossil fuel burning and deforestation are choking our planet and putting billions 125,000 years ago, global sea levels were Riyadh. Macron told Kadhi- former vice president Nasir Paris Agreement. of people at immediate risk. Global heating is affecting every region on Earth, with many likely five to 10 metres (16 to 32 feet) high- mi in a phone call that he Mehmood and KCCI Man- “The scale of recent changes across the of the changes becoming irreversible. “This report must sound a death knell for coal and er – a level that would put many big coastal planned to visit Iraq to at- aging Committee Members climate system as a whole and the present fossil fuels before they destroy our planet.” Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg said cities under water. tend the conference, Kadhi- also attended the ceremony. state of many aspects of the climate system the long-awaited report contained “no real surprises”. “It confirms what we already know Three million years ago, when atmospher- mi’s office said. With launch of this impor- are unprecedented over many centuries to from thousands of previous studies and reports – we are in an emergency,” Thunberg ic carbon dioxide concentrations matched It would be Macron’s sec- tant facility, KCCI will pro- many thousands of years,” said the report said. “It’s a solid summary of the current best available science. “It doesn’t tell us what today’s levels and temperatures were 2.5C ond visit to the country in vide trade and industrial issued by the Geneva-based Intergovern- to do,” she noted of the report, which synthesises reams of climate studies conducted in (4.5F) to 4C (7.2F) higher, sea levels were less than a year. communities (also KCCI mental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). recent years. “It is up to us to be brave and take decisions based on the scientific evidence up to 25 metres (82 feet) higher. Iraq, which has been an members) with quick biom- Earth’s average surface temperature is provided in these reports. We can still avoid the worst consequences, but not if we contin- The report includes more data than ever arena for bitter rivalry be- etric verification facility re- projected to hit 1.5C (2.7F) or 1.6C (2.9F) ue like today, and not without treating the crisis like a crisis.” before on methane (CH4), the second most tween the US and Iran, has quired for registration in the above pre-industrial levels around 2030 in British PM Boris Johnson said the report should serve as “a wake-up call” for world lead- important greenhouse gas after CO2, and been attempting to act as a PSW portal. all five of the greenhouse gas emissions sce- ers as they prepare to gather in Scotland later this year for the next summit on the climate warns that failure to curb emissions could regional mediator since de- Additional Director PSW narios – ranging from highly optimistic to crisis. “Today’s report makes for sobering reading, and it is clear that the next decade undermine Paris Agreement goals. feating the Sunni extremist Naveed Abbas Memon stat- reckless – considered by the report. is going to be pivotal to securing the future of our planet,” Johnson said in a statement. Human-induced sources are roughly divided Islamic State group in 2017. ed that PSW facility would That is a full 10 years earlier than the IPCC “We know what must be done to limit global warming – consign coal to history and shift between leaks from natural gas production, In recent months Baghdad reduce time, cost and com- predicted just three years ago. to clean energy sources, protect nature and provide climate finance for countries on the coal mining and landfills on one side, and has hosted senior Iranian plexity while improving By mid-century, the 1.5C (2.7F) threshold front line.” World leaders will meet at the COP26 Climate Change Conference in Glasgow livestock and manure handling on the other. and Saudi officials in efforts quality of experience for will have been breached across the board, in November, in what is being described as the most important meeting on the crisis since Methane lingers in the atmosphere only a to restore their relations, all stakeholders to ensure by a tenth of a degree along the most ambi- the 2015 Paris summit. – News Desk fraction as long as carbon dioxide but is far which collapsed in 2016. ease of doing business be- tious pathway and by nearly a full degree at more efficient at trapping heat. A rebuilding of ties between sides support government the opposite extreme. The report was com- coal and fossil fuels, before they destroy our mosphere – even as those emissions have Methane levels are their highest in at least the two regional heavy- agencies in adopting an Inte- piled by 234 experts from 66 countries and planet,” he said in a statement. “Countries increased by half. 800,000 years. The IPCC warns against weights would benefit Iraq, grated Risk Management ap- is the most comprehensive to be released should also end all new fossil fuel explora- Without nature’s help, Earth would already abrupt, “low likelihood, high impact” shifts which regularly sees rocket proach for efficient enforce- by the UN panel since 2013. tion and production and shift fossil fuel sub- be a much hotter and less hospitable place. in the climate system that, when irreversi- attacks by pro-Iranian groups, ment of cross border trade UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sidies into renewable energy.” Global oceans have risen about 20cm (eight ble, are called tipping points. something Iraqi officials say related controls. – APP called the IPCC’s assessment “code red for Since about 1960, forests, soil and oceans inches) since 1900 and the rate of increase “Abrupt responses and tipping points of the humanity”. have absorbed 56 percent of all the carbon has nearly tripled in the last 10 years. climate system … cannot be ruled out,” the Iran regularly uses as lever- age in negotiations. – APP About 300 “This report must sound a death knell for dioxide humanity has chucked into the at- Crumbling and melting ice sheets atop Ant- report says. mines Uzbekistan defused in Pak-Holland trade receives aid Karabakh records 107.62% from the USA DNA surplus in FY21 Foreign Desk BAKU: Azerbaijan’s Mine ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s $108.000 million. TASHKENT: A shipment Action Agency has seized goods and services trade On month-on-month basis, of humanitarian cargo from and defused 295 mines with Holland witnessed the exports to Holland rose the United States arrived at and unexploded ordnance surplus of 107.62 percent by 23.74 percent during the Islam Karimov Interna- on the territories liberated during fiscal year (2020-21) June 2021 as compared tional Airport in Tashkent. from the Armenian occupa- as compared to the corre- to the exports of $87.273 The cargo worth tion in 2020. sponding period of last year. million in May 2021, the US$330,000 was provided In a report on demining The overall exports to SBP data revealed. Overall by the Global Jewish Assis- operations carried out in Holland were recorded at Pakistan’s exports to other tance and Relief Network the liberated lands from Au- $1118.093 million during countries witnessed growth and the World Congress gust 2 to 7, the agency said July-June (2020-21) against of 13.72 percent during FY of Bukharian Jews (USA), that 180 anti-personnel and exports of $982.263 million 2020-21, from $22.536 bil- Dunyo news agency report- three anti-tank mines, as during July-June (2019-20), lion to $25.629 billion, the ed. The cargo was sent in or- well as 112 unexploded mu- showing growth of 13.82 SBP data showed. der to facilitate the creation nitions, were found and neu- percent, according to State On the other hand, the im- of a fund of medical supplies tralized in Tartar, Aghdam, Bank of Pakistan (SBP). ports from Holland into the for medical institutions in Fuzuli, Shusha, Gubadli, Meanwhile, on year-on- country during the period Uzbekistan in connection Jabrayil and Zangilan. year basis, the exports to were recorded at $465.645 with the new waves and mu- Some 127 hectares of land Holland during June 2021 million against $668.013 mil- tations of the coronavirus. were cleared of mines and PESHAWAR: German ambassador Schlagheck had a very fruitful meeting with the business also increased by 44.29 per- lion last year, showing nega- The batch included N95 res- unexploded munitions with- community in Peshawar at Khyber Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Both sides discussed key cent, from $74.846 million tive growth of 30.29 percent pirator masks in the amount in a week. areas of collaboration as well as challenges facing Pak-German economic ties. – DNA as against the exports of during FY 2020-21. – APP of more than 165 thousand Over 140 Azerbaijanis have pieces, KN95 - 4,000 pieces been killed or injured in and three-layer masks - 100 the explosion of mines Azerbaijan thousand pieces. The re- planted by Armenians in ceived medical masks will Azerbaijan’s formerly occu- to create Scholars from Pakistan hosted at the be sent to the appropriate pied regions since the end medical institutions of the of the war in autumn 2020 ‘E-House of republic in the near future. that saw Azerbaijan liberate London High Commission In general, humanitarian aid SMEs’ consists of about 270 thou- most of its territories in and in the UK by making lasting ing and efforts of the High and said that such scholar- of their efforts to introduce around the Nagorno-Karab- sand medical respiratory BAKU: Azerbaijani Presi- DNA friendships with the British Commission in promoting ship programmes were vital Pakistan’s rich and diverse masks of various types. akh region. dent Ilham Aliyev signed people and fellow scholars the relations between Paki- to promote people to peo- culture, tourism opportuni- Azerbaijan has warned its an order on approving the LONDON: High Commis- from other countries. The stan and the UK. ple contacts and develop ties and economic potential citizens against traveling ‘E-House of SMEs’ portal sioner Moazzam Ahmad High Commissioner also The students shared their appreciation for cultural di- to their fellow scholars from 30 bn euros to formerly occupied terri- on August 9. Khan hosted Pakistani apprised them of the work- experiences here in the UK versity. They also apprised over 160 countries. tories without permission, According to the order, the Chevening and Common- to rebuild citing land mine threats. State Agency for Public wealth Scholars over a On June 12, Armenia sub- Service and Social Innova- Dinner Reception at the after German mitted to Azerbaijan mine tions under the President Pakistan High Commission maps for Aghdam, and on of Azerbaijan was instruct- London on 6 August 2021. floods July 3 mine maps for Fuzuli ed to undertake necessary As many as 45 Scholars and Zangilan. BERLIN: The conservative measures for integrating enrolled in various academ- frontrunner to succeed the mentioned portal into ic programmes at the UK Angela Merkel as German Siberian the Electronic Government Universities attended the chancellor, Armin Laschet, Information System within reception. called Monday for up to 30 wildfires the president’s order ‘On In an interactive session billion euros ($35 billion) approval of rules of forma- with the students, the High to rebuild after last month’s worsen tion, maintenance, integra- Commissioner congratu- catastrophic floods. tion and archiving of state lated the students on their Laschet, who leads one of MOSCOW: Russian weather information resources and selection for the prestigious the states hardest hit by monitor said Monday that for- systems and other meas- scholarship programmes. est fires ravaging Siberia are LONDON: Pakistan High Commissioner to the LONDON: Pakistan High Commissioner to the the historic deluge, North ures in connection with He urged them to benefit Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), worsening as NASA satellite electronic government’ from the enriching academ- UK, Moazzam Ahmad Khan in a group photo UK, Moazzam Ahmad Khan in a group photo with images showed smoke from told a special session of No. 263 dated September ic experience in Britain and with the Chevening Scholars from Pakistan at the Commonwealth Scholars from Pakistan at the regional legislature its burning forests reaching 12, 2018. – DNA make the most of their stay the Pakistan High Commission London. the Pakistan High Commission London. the North Pole. that victims could count on Devastating forest fires have “solidarity”. ripped across Siberia with “The total damage in North increasing regularity over the Rhine-Westphalia will reach past few years, which Russia’s 13 billion euros according weather officials and envi- C. Asia ready to solve the issues of the region to initial estimates,” he said, ronmentalists have linked to while neighbouring state climate change and an under- According to Nematov, the main conclusion of the third Consultative Meeting Rhineland-Palatinate “will funded forest service. reach a similar, perhaps UN climate experts Monday of the Heads of State of Central Asia is that the process of regional cooperation even higher sum”. published a report that shows Laschet said Germany’s 16 unequivocally that global has become stable, progressive and irreversible state leaders and the fed- warming is unfolding more eral government were well irreversible. A completely new political will not to stop at what Central Asian region. boundaries, is comprehensive. quickly than feared and that on their way to hammering Foreign Desk political atmosphere of friendship, has been achieved, to steadily and Of course, the deputy director Ensuring security is not limited to humanity is almost entirely out a relief package for af- good-neighborliness and mutually consistently expand and deepen of the ISMI noted, all this signif- the state of being protected from to blame. One of Siberia’s flicted areas. TASHKENT: The countries of beneficial cooperation has been regional cooperation in all areas icantly strengthens the geopolit- the traditional challenges and “All the states have shown hardest-hit regions this year Central Asia can and are ready to has been Yakutia -- Russia’s established in the region. of mutual interest. ical integrity, subjectivity of the threats of terrorism, extremism, they are ready to commit play a key role in solving the most This, as noted by the representa- Thirdly, and this is very impor- region, significantly increases the drug trafficking, but must also this 20 to 30 billion euros.” largest and coldest region that pressing issues of the region. This sits atop permafrost -- which tive of the ISMI, is evidenced by tant, our countries have demon- ability of states to jointly confront include the ability of the Central He added that NRW had not opinion was shared by the first has seen record-high temper- the following facts: strated a decisive attitude and challenges and threats to securi- Asian countries to withstand such faced the need to rebuild deputy director of the Institute for atures and drought. First, a regular political dialogue ability to play a primary and key ty, together defend and promote new types of challenges as the thousands of destroyed Strategic and Interregional Studies Russia’s weather monitoring has been established at the high- role in solving the most pressing our common interests. This is negative consequences of climate homes at once since World (ISMI) under the President of the institute Rosgidromet said est level, which allows resolving problems of the region, which especially important today, when change, global epidemics, and cy- War II and would appoint an Monday that the situation in Republic of Uzbekistan Akramjon the most important issues in an hinder the development of its rich there is a crisis of confidence in bercrime. official to manage the recon- the region -- also known as Nematov during an international on- open and trusting atmosphere economic and human potential. the world, threats to global and According to the expert, in these struction effort and improve Sakha -- “continues to dete- line conference on the topic “State on the basis of mutual respect Thus, Akmal Nematov stressed, regional security are growing, and conditions only through a sys- disaster warning systems. riorate”. According to Rosgi- and prospects of regional coopera- and consideration of each other’s the results of the next meet- uncertainty remains in Afghani- tematic political dialogue, an in- The costs are to be equally dromet, close to 3.4 million tion in Central Asia.” interests. Mutual trust and un- ing, which were reflected in the stan. tegrated approach, and close co- shared between the federal hectares (8.4 million acres) According to Nematov, the main derstanding of our leaders is the adopted Joint Statement, clearly In the opinion of the representa- ordination of joint efforts can the government and the states, are currently burning in the conclusion of the third Consulta- driving force behind the multifac- showed a high level of consolida- tive of the ISMI, in these condi- challenges and threats faced by according to draft conclu- region, including areas that tive Meeting of the Heads of State eted and multi-level interaction tion and readiness of the leaders tions, it is important for experts to our countries be overcome. Today sions of a meeting of top are “difficult to access and re- of Central Asia is that the pro- between our countries. of our states to take responsibility continue to strengthen the under- we are successfully cooperating in political officials to be held mote”. – APP cess of regional cooperation has Secondly, the heads of state of for ensuring stability, security and standing that security is common, bilateral and multilateral formats on Tuesday reported in Ger- become stable, progressive and Central Asia reaffirmed their firm sustainable development of the equal and indivisible, it knows no within the SCO, CIS, CICA. man media. – APP IslamabadTUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2021 | PWWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST Pakistan Briefs to chair US donates one million Abu Dhabi 7-9% growth dialogue for needed to first time create jobs, Covid-19 RDTs to Pakistan control debt These new rapid diagnostic tests detect infection in minutes and greatly enhance Khayam Abbasi real-time monitoring, enabling health officials to quickly identify hotspots of infection ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will DNA chair the upcoming Abu nation of 200 ventilators to care Dhabi Dialogue (ADD) for ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Staff Report for COVID-19 patients, personal the first time since its in- economy must develop at Covid infects 4040 more people protective equipment, and pulse ception in 2018, said for- a 7 to 9% rate for the next ISLAMABAD: The United States oximeters. Since the start of the mer special assistant to the three decades to create jobs Government, through the U.S. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been recording a slow In the last 24 hours, another 53 people have died pandemic, the United States has decline in its daily COVID-19 numbers over the last of COVID-19. Two days ago, Pakistan had recorded Prime Minister Syed Zulfi and reduce government Agency for International Develop- worked together with Pakistan to Bukhari on Monday. debt. The Pakistan Institute ment (USAID), donated one million three days, with 4,040 fresh cases reported Monday 95 deaths from coronavirus, which was the highest improve infection prevention and morning, National Command and Operation Cen- single-day toll during the ongoing fourth wave of the “It’s a privilege for Pakistan of Development Econom- COVID-19 antigen rapid diagnostic control, enhance patient care, ex- to chair the upcoming Abu ics (PIDE) highlighted this tests today to help Pakistan to diag- tre’s statistics showed. According to the NCOC’s pandemic. pand laboratory testing, disease latest stats, the positivity rate fell to 7.54%. Some 964,404 patients have so far recovered, where- Dhabi Dialogue being held in its most recent report, nose the coronavirus and respond monitoring, and case tracking in later this year for period Reforms for Accelerated to urgent health needs. The 4,040 new cases were detected after 53,528 as the total number of deaths has reached 23,918. all districts, and support frontline coronavirus tests were taken in the last 24 hours. Overall, coronavirus cases across Pakistan haven’t of next two years,” he said Prosperity and Inclusive De- These new rapid diagnostic tests healthcare workers. in a statement on his offi- velopment (RAPID). detect infection in minutes and This pushes the total number of cases to 1,071,620. declined significantly, however, Sindh has lifted its In July, the U.S. government pro- There is a small downward trend in daily numbers, lockdown as of today. Revised COVID-19 restrictions, cial Twitter handle. “This The report claimed, “The greatly enhance real-time moni- vided 5.5 million doses of the honour comes for 1st time 7-9 percent growth rate is toring, enabling health officials however, active cases continue to increase with the which will last till August 31, have been announced Moderna vaccine to the Pakistani latest figure recorded at 83,298 cases. by the Sindh government. – DNA since Dialogue’s inception not the predicted rate; it is to quickly identify hotspots of in- people from the United States’ in 2008 from among 18 na- the rate required to keep fection. Having access to quick own vaccine supply. and diagnose the coronavirus, en- The shipment was formally re- mented that this effort is a true tions. We thank ADD & all out of the woods.” “Two, and accurate testing will allow Separately, the United States member states,we hope to moving to a high and sus- Pakistan’s National Command abling the government to adjust ceived at the ceremony by Dr. reflection of the mutual friendship has pledged $4 billion to sup- its strategy to curb the spread of Faisal Sultan, Special Assistant between the United States and Pa- chair with fruitful insight.” tainable growth trajecto- Operation Center and the Federal port COVAX, making the United The PTI leader termed the ry necessitates breaking Health Ministry further mitigate COVID-19,” said USAID Mission to the Prime Minister on Health, kistan. States the single largest contrib- Director Julie A. Koenen. “This Ministry of National Health Ser- The United States has delivered achievement “a huge recog- free from the past, which the spread of COVID-19, especial- utor to global COVID-19 vaccine nition for Prime Minister can only be accomplished ly in remote locations and at bor- donation delivers on President vices, Regulations and Coordina- more than $50 million in COV- access. Pakistan has received Biden’s promise to stand with tion. In his remarks, Dr. Sultan ID-19 assistance through our Imran Khan’s work for over- through profound structural der crossings. 2.4 million doses of the Astra- seas labour rights.” “Glob- reforms in practically all sec- “These rapid test its will help the people of Pakistan in the fight thanked USAID for their donation partnership with the Govern- Zeneca vaccine since May as against the COVID-19 pandemic.” and partnership. He also com- ment of Pakistan, including a do- ally, it will help us create a tors that influence growth,” Pakistan to more quickly detect part of the COVAX effort. better eco-system for labour the paper concluded. rights, empower and ensure According to the report’s the protection of workers findings, the state of a and skills up gradation of country’s institutions is a Fawad for joint labour”, he added. crucial factor in its growth. Established in 2008, the Recognizing the country’s Pak-Cuban ADD is a forum for dialogue resource restrictions, the and cooperation between reform agenda modernize Asian countries of labour or- institutions (laws, regula- showbiz ventures igin and destination. It con- tions, procedures, and pro- ISLAMABAD: Federal Minis- communication. He also ap- sists of 12 member states of cesses) to increase produc- ter for Information and Broad- prised the Ambassador about the Colombo Process (CP), tivity and investment. casting Chaudhry Fawad the Cabinet’s approval for including Pakistan, Bang- Hussain on Monday stressed news exchange agreement ladesh, Afghanistan, India, Opening of the need for joint ventures be- between Associated Press China, Indonesia, Nepal, tween Pakistan and Cuba in of Pakistan (APP) and Latin Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thai- ‘Shamsheer- the realm of film, drama and Press of Cuba and reiterated land and Vietnam. co-productions. that cooperation in areas of Six Gulf countries of des- E-Bahr-VIII’ During a meeting with Cu- culture and media would help tination are Bahrain, Ku- ban Ambassador Zéner Javier promote bilateral relations. wait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi held Caro González who called on Chaudhry Fawad said that Arabia and the United him here, he said that Paki- Pakistan highly valued its ties Arab Emirates. stan has a rich and diverse with Cuba which are based Nazir Siyal cultural heritage that needs to on mutual trust, respect be shared with Cuban people ,decades old friendship and Raisi hold KARACHI: Pakistan Navy and cooperation in the field of understanding of each other’s War game ‘Shamsheer-E- joint productions would help viewpoint on issues. He said talks with Bahr-VIII’ commenced at in understanding each other’s that Pakistan would welcome French Karachi where Chief of the values and norms of the two visit of journalists from Cuba Naval Staff Admiral Mu- societies. to Pakistan as exchange of Macron hammad Amjad Khan Niazi The minister also under- media delegations between graced the opening brief of scored the need to strength- the two countries would pro- TEHRAN: Iranian President the exercise as Chief Guest ISLAMABAD: Cuban ambassador to Pakistan Zéner Javier Caro González meets Federal en collaboration between the vide an opportunity to learn Ebrahim Raisi said Monday and was received by Chief Minister for Information Chaudhry Fawad Hussain and discussed issues of mutual interest two countries in the fields from each other’s experienc- any talks over Tehran’s nu- of Staff Vice Admiral Faisal between the two countries. – DNA of media, information and es and best practices. – APP clear programme must en- Rasul Lodhi. sure Iran’s “rights”, while Later, Deputy Chief of Naval his French counterpart Em- Staff (Operations) Rear Ad- Probe into Dasu manuel Macron urged the miral Javaid lqbal presented Islamic republic to resume the overview of war game Scholars vow to practice negotiations quickly. outlining objectives and con- incident completes Raisi also told Macron in cepts set forth for demonstra- the hour-long phone call tion during the exercise, said Zubair Ahmad that Tehran is serious about a Pakistan Navy. He highlight- tolerance during Muharram “maintaining deterrence” ed that the war game would ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed on Mon- in Gulf waters, following comprise participation of day announced that the probe into the All religious scholars, ulema, zakareen would jointly accusations from Israel and Tri-Services and government Dasu attack has been completed. Howev- its allies, mainly the United ministries. ‘Shamsheer-E- er, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Shah foil the attempts of anti state elements to fan communal States, that it was behind Bahr-VIll’ is the flagship war Mehmood Qureshi will be the one to a deadly tanker attack off game of Pakistan Navy that is inform the media about the findings of hatred with full might Oman -- charges it denied. held biennially to corroborate the probe in detail. The minister was ad- It was Raisi’s first reported various concepts which are agreed to respect each oth- ram-ul-Harram. dressing a press conference in Islamabad call with a Western lead- validated in subsequent mar- Saifullah er’s religious beliefs besides The meeting was attended during which he shed light on several national and inter- er since taking office last itime exercises prior being in- emphasizing tolerance, hu- by Parliamentary Secretary national issues concerning Pakistan. week. – APP corporated in naval strategy. ISLAMABAD: The religious manity and unity of the Um- for Religious Affairs and He said that Israel and India want to play with Pakistan’s While addressing the occa- scholars, leadership of var- mah and completely avoid Interfaith Harmony Aftab peace but the opposition is not willing to understand what sion, Chief of the Naval Staff ious religious organizations humiliating opponents and Jahangir, Federal Secre- is going to happen in the region in the next six months. Canada highlighted that Pakistan is and sects in a meeting on highlighting the differenc- tary Ministry of Religious The minister said that the “entire nation is united on the facing multitude of internal Monday announced unan- es. All religious scholars, Affairs and Interfaith Har- matter of Kashmir and China Pakistan Economic Corridor welcomes and external challenges imously not to support, ulema , zakareen would mony Religious Sardar Ijaz (CPEC)” adding: “we have to thwart the conspiracies of which necessitate external endorse or tolerate any con- jointly foil the attempts of Khan Jaffer,Allama Arif vaccinated India, Israel and Afghanistan’s NDS against national secu- vigilance and strong re- troversial remarks against anti state elements to fan Wahidi, Maulana Chiragud- rity.” Rasheed also added that no obstacles in the way of solve. The admiral empha- sacred religious personali- communal hatred with full din Shah, Maulana Tanveer Americans CPEC will be tolerated, he added. sized that the unresolved ties during Muharram. might, he added. Alvi, Maulana Abu Bakar Referring to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, Rasheed Kashmir issue remains the During media briefing, Ashrafi said that the up- elements to spread violence Hanif Sabri, Maulana Tahir said that he only has two options — either to file for an ap- gencies flash point between Paki- Special Representative to coming Friday would be ob- would be thwarted. Aqeel Awan, Pir Azmatul- A peal or seek asylum in any other country. stan and India. Prime Minister on Reli- served as Unity Day. The meeting of leading Ul- lah Sultan, Maulana Abdul The minister asserted that Sharif should return to the coun- LACOLLE: American vis- “Indian heavy handed pol- gious Harmony and middle He said the forum strongly ema and religious scholars Qudoos, Allama Akhtar try immediately since his passport has expired. “Nawaz itors trickled across the icies in Indian Illegally Oc- East Hafiz Tahir Mehmood condemned temple van- was organised by Ministry Abbas, Allama Basharat Sharif makes big claims only when he has authority but Canada-US border on Mon- cupied Jammu and Kash- Ashrafi, said the meeting dalism in Rahim Yar Khan of Religious Affairs and In- Imami, Deputy Commis- other than that, he just flees as soon as he loses power,” day, cheering the reopen- mir (IIOJK) and attempt to chaired by him, was agreed and pledged taking action terfaith Harmony to ensure sioner Islamabad Hamza said Rasheed. Rasheed also expressed his views over ‘disin- ing of the world’s longest enforce fascist control over not only to be careful while against the responsible mis- peace and harmony, main- Shafqaat and senior officers tegrations’ within the federal government and said that he land boundary 17 months IIOJK have serious impli- handling social media, but creants. taining law and order and of Ministry of Interior and will keep supporting prime minister Imran Khan and added after all non-essential trav- cations towards security in also to remain fully vigilant He said that the enemy effective implementation senior officers of National that he will confront those who want a political war. about any miscreants trying wanted unrest, sectarian ri- of covid-19 standard oper- Command and Operation el was halted to slow the South Asia and the world at spread of the novel corona- large,” he added. to fan differences. ots in Pakistan. However all ating procedure (SOPs) Centre (NCOC) attended Ashrafi said the participants such attempts of anti social during upcoming Muhar- the meeting. virus. Ottawa lifted quaran- tine requirements for US citizens and permanent Firdous OIC-IPHRC team residents arriving with barred from proof of vaccination. concludes visit to “It’s absolutely wonderful,” entering PA Vicki Poulin said of the bor- der reopening. “We’re just Pakistan, AJK so happy to be here.” Staff Report The Canadian-born resi- During its stay in Pakistan, dent of Queensbury, New LAHORE: Former Special Shujaat Hamza the IPHRC delegation was York, her American hus- Assistant to received by Prime Minis- band and their dog Sully Chief Min- ISLAMABAD: The Inde- ter Imran Khan, Foreign used to make the trip to ister Punjab pendent Permanent Hu- Minister Makhdoom Shah see her extended family in for Informa- man Rights Commission Mahmood Qureshi, and the Montreal every month, but tion Firdous (IPHRC) of the Organiza- Minister for Kashmir Af- have not visited since the Ashiq Awan tion of Islamic Cooperation fairs and Gilgit-Baltistan Ali border was shuttered in was barred (OIC) concluded its 5-day Amin Khan Gandapur. The March 2020. from entering Punjab Assem- visit to Pakistan and Azad delegation also met the Par- “I was so happy that they bly on Monday. Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) . liamentary Committee on opened (the border) be- As per details, the former The 12-member IPHRC del- Kashmir Affairs headed by cause I have a lot of friends SACM arrived at the assem- egation was led by its Chair- Mr. Shehryar Afridi as well in Canada,” echoed Rich- bly to attend the oath taking person, Dr. Saeed Al Ghufli. as Foreign Secretary Sohail ard Antaki, who drove non- ceremony of Ahsan Saleem The visit was undertaken in Mahmood. stop from New York City to Baryar but was shocked to compliance with the man- In AJK, the IPHRC dele- be among the first in line at know that she was not on the date provided by the OIC gation called on President the Lacolle, Quebec border list. Firdous Ashiq Awan, who Council of Foreign Minis- Masood Khan and widely in- crossing. resigned as SACM on infor- ters (CFM) to assess the teracted with Kashmiri refu- He said he was so eager mation on Friday, less than deteriorating human rights gees from IIOJK, leadership to reconnect with friends a year after being appointed situation in Indian Illegally of the All Parties Hurriyat in Montreal that he hasn’t to the position, said that she Occupied Jammu and Kash- Conference (APHC), Kash- seen in more than a year was on the list of guests but mir (IIOJK). The IPHRC – miri civil society and me- and a half that he “didn’t her name was removed later. an independent expert body dia representatives. The touch the brakes” of his car It merits mention that the rul- of the OIC – has established IPHRC delegation also the entire ride up. ing PTI clinched the PP-38, a Standing Mechanism for visited the Line of Control Most travellers inter- Sialkot IV, seat by defeating that purpose which regular- (LoC) and met with the vic- viewed by AFP said their crossings went smoothly, PML-N in what turned out to ly monitors and reports on tims of ceasefire violations ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kyrgyz Republic to with lineups much shorter be a major upset. the dismal state of human carried out by Indian secu- Pakistan, Ulanbek Totuiaev handing copies of his Credentials to the Chief of Protocol of Ministry rights in IIOJK. rity forces. Foreign Affairs, Ali Haider Altaf. – DNA than expected. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]