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IslamabadThursday, November 05, 2020 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Bosnian president Zahida Parveen Armenia must be supports Pakistan’s again appointed held accountable stand on Kashmir info secretary for its crimes Briefs Presidency Pak to work together with US of America president DNA up in the air ISLAMABAD: Foreign Of- fice Spokes- Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden person Za- hid Hafeez claim victory; results show massive Chaudhri on Tuesday polarization among the voters; Trump said Pakistan looks forward to working announces to go to Supreme Court with whoever wins the Unit- US President Donald Trump carried the ed States election — Re- prized battleground of Florida, then he and publican President Donald Democrat Joe Biden shifted their focus ear- Trump or Democratic presi- ly Wednesday to three Northern industrial dential candidate Joe Biden. states — Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylva- While speaking to Arab nia — that could prove crucial in determining News, the FO spokesperson who wins the White House. conveyed the country’s best By early Wednesday, neither candidate wishes to Americans who had the 270 Electoral College votes need- voted in the record-setting ed to win. Electoral College votes are election on Tuesday. He add- assigned to each state, in part based on ed that the election was an their population. ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan meeting with Šefik Džaferović, “internal matter” of the US. Web Desk / DNA Trump made premature claims of victories Chairman of Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. – DNA ‘NAB not WASHINGTON: The US presidential elec- in several key states and said he would take tion remained too close to call as America the election to the Supreme Court to stop the Parliament dealing woke up on Wednesday focussed on a hand- counting. It was unclear exactly what legal ac- ful of key states. President Donald Trump tion he might try to pursue. Pakistan, Bosnia tax affairs’ falsely claimed victory and made unfounded Several states allow mailed-in votes to be sealed after allegations of electoral fraud. accepted after Election Day, as long as they Joe Biden’s camp described the statement were postmarked by Tuesday. That includes 30 staffers DNA as “outrageous.” Both men still have paths Pennsylvania, where ballots postmarked by agree to boost ties ISLAMABAD: Chairman to the White House through winning 270 Nov 3 can be accepted if they arrive up to get virus National Electoral College votes. three days after the election. Bosnian president supports Pakistan’s stand Accountabil- Nihal Miraj on Kashmir; PM Imran Khan says Bosnia ity Bureau ISLAMABAD: The govern- (NAB) Jus- ment on Wednesday sealed has always been special for Pakistan tice (retd) Pak decides advance the Parliament House af- sides signed agreements peaceful resolution of the Javed Iqbal ter at least 30 of the two hatti on Wednesday said that the A.M.B / DNA and decided to improve Kashmir dispute in light of houses’ employees tested ties. “Our trade stands at the United Nations Security accountability watchdog positive for coronavirus last ISLAMABAD: Pakistan was making all those people purchases of vaccines 4.5 million euros - which is Council (UNSC) resolution. week, with sources inform- and Bosnia on Wednesday nothing,” said the premier. He stressed protecting hu- accountable for their illegal ISLAMABAD: The health ministry has rec- ing that the building would agreed to strengthen the acts which they have com- “So we had meetings today man rights in Indian Occu- ommended purchases of potential corona- remain closed until Nov 9. ties and improve trade be- and will continue to have pied Jammu and Kashmir. mitted while remaining in virus vaccines under last-stage trials and COVID-19 positivity The Capital Development tween the two countries. power. “No one dared to ask meetings to improve our Džaferović said Pakistan allocation of $100 million funds for its ad- Authority (CDA) has as- Addressing a joint press trade and cooperation in and Bosnia enjoyed close them about their sources of vance booking, sources. Pakistan made a rate nears 5% sumed the responsibility conference with Chairman income before,” the chair- various fields.” ties which will be strength- decision to purchase the possible vaccines ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday re- of disinfecting the building, of Presidency of Bosnia Earlier on Wednesday, ened by his visit. man NAB said as President of COVID-19 in advance and permission corded 4.94% COVID-19 positivity rate while Senate Chairperson and Herzegovina Šefik of the Gwadar’s Chamber Džaferović arrived in Islam- Qureshi said that the two was sought from the Prime Minister Imran - highest in three months. According to Sadiq Sanjrani, Speaker Džaferović, Prime Minister abad on Wednesday for a countries have always of Commerce, Mir Naveed Khan by the health ministry, sources privy figures issued by the National Command National Assembly Asad Imran Khan said Bosnia Baloch called on him on two-day trip. The premier stood by each other in to the development told a private channel. and Operations Centre (NCOC), 1,313 Qaisar, and several other has always been special for received the visiting digni- difficult times. He said Pa- Wednesday. Javed Iqbal said The Ministry of National Health Services new cases were identified across the coun- officials self-isolated them- Pakistanis since the 1990s that the NAB respects busi- tary at his residence where kistan desired to expand Regulations and Coordination wrote a letter try, bringing the total tally to 337,573. A selves due to possible expo- when they went through Dzaferovic was presented a relations with Bosnia in ness community as they to PM Imran Khan to seek permission for total of 26,565 tests were conducted. The sure and were working from tragic events. “We have al- had a pivotal role in the guard of honour. In a meet- different fields including advance booking of coronavirus vaccines. country’s death toll stands at 6,867 as 18 home. ways stood with the people ing with Foreign Minister bilateral trade, education, progress and prosperity of The ministry recommended allocation of people succumbed to the virus in the past Owing to the coronavirus of Bosnia.” the country. Shah Mehmood Qureshi, culture and people to peo- $100 million in funds for the purchases of 24 hours. At least 316,060 have recovered emergency, the Senate and PM Imran shared the two Džaferović called for a ple contacts. Continued on Page 06 from the virus so far. – DNA National Assembly also can- Provision celled scheduled meetings and announced a new date. Army of relief top Sources stated that even Zahida Parveen priority: after reopening the Par- Chief visits China acknowledges liament House complex, again appointed all staffers would not be Rwp Corps DNA allowed to resume work. In- stead, only a select few will ISLAMABAD: Minister major CPEC progress info secretary DNA turn up for duty. for Infor- structure and power supply Zahida is a senior bureaucrat RAWALPINDI: General mation and DNA in Pakistan and created em- Bilawal Bhutto and has already served as Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief Broadcasting ployment opportunities for of Army Staff (COAS) on Shibli Faraz BEIJING: Chinese foreign the locals and contributed says govt is Federal Information Secretary Wednesday visited Head- says provid- ministry spokesperson said quarters Rawalpindi Corps. towards the growth of GDP. ISLAMABAD: Senior of- ing relief to on Wednesday that seven COAS was given compre- These projects enhanced in- snatching jobs ficer of the Information the masses is top priority years after the launch of hensive briefing on preva- frastructure and electricity Group Zahida Parveen of the government. In a China Pakistan Economic lent situation along LOC and supply in the country and DNA has been appointed Fed- tweet on Wednesday, he Corridor (CPEC), major operational preparedness of created more than 70,000 eral Secretary Informa- said the Prime Minister’s progress had been achieved Last month as an early har- direct positions and con- ASTORE: The incumbent the formations. COAS ap- tion relieving Akbar Hus- preciated resilience of Kash- announcement of affordable with many projects started vest project, the Orange tributed 1 to 2 percentage government is snatching sain Durrani. Zahida is a miri population who are be- power supply to industries or completed bringing more Line was made operational jobs from the youth instead points of the country's GDP senior bureaucrat and has ing deliberately targeted by is another important step than US$25 billion of direct of giving them opportuni- marking the beginning of growth, he added. already served as Federal Indian Army on both sides towards economic stability investments to Pakistan. ties, said PPP Chairperson the subway era for Paki- Giving example of Afghan- Information Secretary. of the LOC. He said that and creating employment During his regular briefing Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. stan, he said. istan which was importing She is known as an up- Pakistan Army shall con- opportunities. Shibli Faraz held here, Wang Wenbin He was speaking at a The spokesperson said that food and other essential right and honest officer tinue to ensure protection said the supply of electricity particularly mentioned rally in Gilgit-Baltistan’s the projects completed un- items from the Gwadar who strongly believes in and security of people along to small and medium enter- the completion and inau- Astore on Wednesday as der the CPEC, a pilot pro- port, he noted that the merit. Zahida Parveen was the first female who was appointed LOC. COAS was also briefed prises at subsidized rates guration of Orange Line part of his election cam - ject of the Belt and Road CPEC had not only pro- as the information secretary. Ms. Zahida Parveen has served on on the developmental work will not only run the facto- Metro Line (OLMT) in La- paign. He has been visit - Initiative (BRI) launched by moted development in a number of important positions both in the Information Minis- being undertaken in Rawal- ries, but also provide em- hore, Pakistan which was ing districts across GB in China under the dynamic the two countries but also try and the Press Information Department. She is likely to serve pindi Cantonment. COAS first electricity-run public the run up to the Novem - ployment to poor workers. leadership of President Xi helped regional connectiv- as the Secretary Information till her retirement. – DNA expressed his satisfaction transport project. Jinping, had enhanced infra- ity and prosperity. ber 14 election. over the progress and ap- preciated the civil adminis- Inside... tration in this regard. Business community Maryam to stands in solidarity with Ambassador Nong vows to strengthen historic ties the Armed forces opportunities that China’s a tweet said that: “FS Sohail The tweet demonstrated Is- said that: “Ambassador Nong development during the 14th lead PML-N – Page 02 Meng Fanrong development has brought to Mahmood received China’s lamabad’s resolve to further appreciated Sohail Mahmood Five-Year Plan period. GB campaign ‘AIOU role model the world and the region. Ambassador designate Nong strengthen Pakistan-China and the Pakistani Foreign The Envoy also stressed that for other educational ISLAMABAD: China’s Am- Ambassador Nong conveyed Rong today. FS reaffirmed ties under the leadership of Ministry for actively promot- China was ready to work with institutions’ bassador Nong Rong in an President Xi Jinping’s cordial strong commitment to Paki- a new Ambassador who had ing the China-Pakistan rela- Pakistan to seize new oppor- Abid Raza – Page 03 impressive ceremony pre- greetings and best wishes stan-China ‘All-Weather Stra- extensive experience of pub- tions which were are a model tunities for China’s develop- sented credentials to the LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim ICCI hails government’s to President Alvi, appreciat- tegic Cooperative Partner- lic service and had held key of state-to-state friendly rela- ment and inject new impetus League-Nawaz (PML-N) President of Pakistan His energy relief package ing Alvi’s great concern for ship’, hoped CPEC projects positions in the CPC. tions and China has always into bilateral cooperation. He Vice President Maryam for SMEs Excellency Dr. Arif Alvi on China-Pakistan relations and would be fast-tracked. Laud- Chinese Embassy in Islama- given priority to Pakistan in underlined that China will ear- Nawaz would head to Gilgit – Page 04 Tuesday. The ceremony supporting the friendship be- ed Ambassadors’ experience bad also issued a statement its neighborhood diplomacy. nestly implement the consen- Baltistan for a seven-day vis- was held at Aiwan-e-Sadr Democratic Kazakhstan tween the two countries with and extended best wishes to on Ambassadors’ meeting During President Xi Jinping’s sus reached by the leaders of it from November 05 to lead & parliamentary (President House). The practical actions. Ambassa- him for successful term.” with Foreign Secretary which historic state visit to Pakistan the two countries; strengthen the election campaign of the election 2021 president said that Paki- dor Nong said that China and in 2015, the two sides upgrad- exchanges and cooperation party in the GB polls. – Page 05 stan and China are staunch Pakistan are all-weather stra- ed the bilateral relationship in all areas; work together to According to details issued friends and share extensive tegic partners, the friendship to an all-weather strategic tackle the COVID-19 epidem- by the PML-N regarding ‘Azerbaijan to ensure common interests in com- security of Armenians between the two countries and cooperative partnership, ic; deepen vaccine coopera- Maryam Nawaz’s visit to in Karabakh’ mon development and safe- has always been unbreak- taking China-Pakistan rela- tion; and advance the building the region, the vice presi- – Page 06 guarding regional and world able and rock solid, and the tions to a new level”. of the CPEC. Ambassador dent would reach Skardu on peace and stability. Pakistan cooperation has always main- Ambassador Nong empha- Nong arrived Islamabad on November 05 and address a PM’s relief package stands firmly with China on tained exuberant vitality. sized that at the fifth Plena- 22 October 2020. public gathering at Ghuwari to boost exports, issues involving China’s core says Iftikhar Malik Before presenting creden- ry Session of the 19th CPC According to the diplomatic later in the day. She would – Page 07 interests. The current Paki- tials, Ambassador Nong Central Committee held last procedures, after the formal address PML-N rallies in stani government is actively called on Foreign Secretary week, China put forward the presentation of credentials, Skardu and Dambudas are- ‘BRI very concerned committed to developing the Sohail Mahmood on Mon- long-term goal of basically Ambassador Nong Rong is as of the Gilgit Baltistan on about Pakistan’s economy and improving peo- day. The Foreign Secretary realizing socialist moderni- now able to fully discharge 6 and 7 November followed environment’ ple’s livelihood, and highly by public gatherings in Gah- – Page 08 welcomed Ambassadors’ ap- zation by 2035 and the main his duties as Beijing’s Am- appreciates the important pointment to Pakistan and in goals of economic and social bassador to Islamabad. kuch on November 08. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Thursday, November 05, 2020 ‘Lahore is Briefs still a corona Business community stands in hotspot’ ‘India failed to suppress DNA solidarity with the Armed forces LAHORE: Punjab Health freedom’ Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid ISLAMABAD: The All Par- Addressing the gathering, S. M. Munir said that the Armed Forces of Pakistan have rendered invaluable said on Wednesday the ma- ties Hurriyat Conference jority of the coronavirus (APHC) has said that de- services for the protection of the country’s borders and eradication of terrorism cases in Punjab are being spite using all its tricks and reported from Lahore. plans in Indian illegally oc- DNA “Lahore has always been cupied Jammu and Kashmir Punjab’s coronavirus hot- (IIOJK), the RSS-backed In- ISLAMABAD: Zafar Bakhtawari for- spot ever since the pan- dian government has failed mer Vice President FCCI hosted a demic hit Pakistan and even to suppress the freedom dinner in honor of Patron in Chief now, most [people] testing sentiment of the Kashmiri United Business Group (UBG), Mr. positive are from Lahore,” people, Kashmir Media Ser- S. M. Munir, Chairman UBG Mr. she said while speaking to a vice reported on Wednes- Iftikhar Ali Malik and FPCCI’s Pres- private channel. day. The APHC spokesman idential Candidate Sheikh Khalid Over 200 neighbourhoods in a statement issued in Tawab at a local hotel in Islamabad. in Lahore are under smart Srinagar urged the Modi- A large number of notable business lockdowns. Dr Rashid said led fascist regime to stop leaders from all over Pakistan in- that the virus hot spots are machinations to achieve its cluding Rawalpindi & Islamabad continuously changing in nefarious designs in the oc- attended the dinner. Addressing Lahore. She said that a to- cupied territory and resolve the gathering, S. M. Munir said that tal of 1.6 million tests have the Kashmir dispute in its the Armed Forces of Pakistan have been conducted so far. historical background in the rendered invaluable services for the Across Punjab, smart lock- larger interest of the region protection of the country’s borders downs have been imposed and the world at large. and eradication of terrorism. He in 44 areas in Multan, 47 The spokesman said that said that the business community in Rawalpindi, 16 in Sahi- the Kashmiris were deter- across the country expresses full wal, 24 in Sargodha, 37 in mined to thwart India’s solidarity with the Armed Forces of Bahawalpur and 17 in Dera wicked agenda to change Pakistan and looks forward to their Ghazi Khan. Another 34 lo- the demography of the IIO- positive role in making business calities in Faisalabad, 35 in JK with unity and added friendly environment in Pakistan. Bhakkur 35 and 14 areas that New Delhi has miser- He further said that UBG has nom- in Gujranwala are under a ably failed in creating fis- inated an educated and seasoned smart lockdown. The fed- sures among the Kashmiri business leader Khalid Tawab to eral government said it is resistance groups. “Indian lead the FPCCI as President next closely monitoring Lahore machinations will not de- year. Iftikhar Ali Malik Chairman “as every second case is ter the Kashmiris from UBG said that the business com- being reported there”. Peo- pursuing the cause of free- munity is facing huge challenges promotion of business activities. ence of S. M. Munir, the business munity is very important for their economy could not move forward ple have been instructed to dom as they are convinced today and the new leadership of FPCCI’s Presidential Candidate, community has the full potential to economic empowerment and without taking the business com- wear face masks every time that India is planning to FPCCI will solve all the problems Sheikh Khalid Tawab said that the solve its problems. during the current situation, the munity into confidence, therefore they go out, avoid crowded deprive them of their iden- of the business community in an ef- business community has the most Former Vice President FPCCI, business community of Pakistan economic policies should be for- places and practice social tity, culture and Muslim fective manner as the development important role in the economy of Mr. Zafar Bakhtawari said that fully stands by its Armed Forces. mulated with the consultation of distancing. In the last 24 majority character,” he of Pakistan is dependent upon the Pakistan and owing to the experi- mutual unity of the business com- He further said that the country’s the business community. hrs, 1,313 new cases were added. The APHC asked reported and 18 people died India to learn from history across the country. Nearly and stop extrajudicial kill- 14,700 active cases have ings and venomous propa- Buzdar approved been recorded. ganda against the Kashmir Pakistan should enhance freedom movement and recruitment of 5700 resolve the dispute within SHC orders the framework of the UN bilateral trade with Belgium resolutions. – APP policemen issuing LAHORE: Punjab Chief Min- tem and officers should open Pakistan exported textile Products worth $500 Million to Belgium but the notice to PBS ister Sardar Usman Buzdar their doors to providing best entire lot was not for this country alone. “It will go to the free zone area Steps being Wednesday inaugurated the services to the people. Every taken for new building of police investi- police officer enjoys the lib- from where it could be exported to any EU country without any custom duty DNA gation complex central head- erty of showing merit-based stan by Belgium, he said company is involved in the in 2019 as compared to KARACHI: Sindh High Court development quarters, driving license cen- performance, he added. Ishfaq Mughal Pakistan is a very small mar- manufacturing of nutraceu- 2018 while another dip is (SHC) here on Wednesday tre in DHA, a new building of The CM assured to resolve ket for Belgium investors. tical products. He further expected due to pandemic. ordered to issue notice to of youth: Amin Gulshan-e-Ravi police station traffic and highway police FAISALABAD: Pakistan However a family from Bel- said that investment to or Hence, we must make seri- Pakistan Bureau of Statistic ISLAMABAD: Federal Min- and mobile application for problems adding that part- should make concerted ef- gium established a company from both countries will ous efforts to stabilize our (PBS) to file their comments ister for IT and Telecom- women safety. nership between prosecu- forts to enhance bilateral named TexPak in Lahore a help enhance bilateral trade bilateral trade. He said that regarding a constitutional pe- munication Syed Amin Ul The CM approved the re- tion and investigation wings trade with Belgium and in few years ago. Currently it and we will welcome it in Pakistan is a major buyer tition filed by Pasban Demo- Haque Wednesday said that cruitment of 5700 policemen should be improved. The this connection it could has three units with turno- any case. About textiles, he of textile machinery hence cratic Party (PDP) Chairman steps were being taken for while presiding over a meet- investigation process will also use Brussels as a ware- ver of over 1 Billion Dollars. said that Pakistan exported Belgium should set up its Altaf Shakoor challenging development of the youth. ing at police investigation also be monitored through house to make exports to Responding to yet another textile Products worth $500 textile machinery manu- delay in announcement of the He said that youth were our complex and directed to ex- a central investigation cen- other EU countries, said question about the manu- Million to Belgium but the facturing unit in Pakistan. final results of recent national asset and information tech- pedite the transfer of land to tre, he disclosed. The CM Mr. Abid Hussain Trade facturing of food grade steel entire lot was not for this “Due to cheaper labor it population census. nology had an important 101 police stations. The par- said funds are provided ac- Commissioner Embassy of in Pakistan, he requested country alone. “It will go could cut down its cost of A two-member bench com- role in the development ticipants approved the pro- cording to the needs of the Belgium in Islamabad. to submit a written propos- to the free zone area from doing business substan- prising Justice Muhammad of youth. The minister ex- posal of necessary legislation investigation wing because Addressing a function to al so that contact between where it could be exported tially”, he opined and said Ali Mazhar and Justice Irshad pressed these views in a for issuing driving licenses to the quality investigation is mark the Belgium Business concerned stakeholders to any EU country without that Belgium had already Hussain Khan heard the con- meeting with Usman Dar, deaf and dump. The govern- very pivotal to take crimi- Contact Day in Faisalabad could be ensured. The any custom duty”, he add- arranged a catalogue show stitutional petition number Special Assistant to PM on ment wants a good police sys- nals to task. – APP Chamber of Commerce & Trade Commissioner said ed. Earlier in his welcome a few years ago but it could 4452/2020. Lawyer of the Youth Affairs, who called Industry (FCCI), he said that corona has badly affect- address President Engineer not yield required results petitioner Irfan Aziz Advo- on him, said a press release that Belgium is a very small ed the word economy and Hafiz Ihtesham javed said due to the poor follow-up cate submitted that the final issued here. The minister Will not allow anyone country but it is included after containing it we could that despite the corona, ef- of this event. A question-an- results of the nation census welcomed the SAPM in his among most developed exchange trade delegations. forts made by Trade Com- swer session was also held are not being released by the office and matters related to to harm Pakistan, countries of the world. He said that the first Paki- missioner Mr. Abid Hussain in which Zulfiqar Ahmad, government with an intention information technology and Responding to a question stani investment has also are really laudable. He said Nawaz Alvi and Aslam not to hold the local govern- development of youth were about investment in Paki- been made in Belgium. This that bilateral trade declined Mirza participated. ment elections in Pakistan. discussed during the meet- says Dr. Firdous The bench ordered to issue ing. The DigiSkills program PML-N vice-president, she notice to Pakistan Bureau of of the ministry was also dis- DNA said that Maryam Nawaz Statistics to file their com- cussed during the meeting. was the fish that was suf- ments. In his petition, Altaf The minister said the LAHORE: Provincial Spe- fering without power. She Shakoor, making Federation ministry was taking steps cial Assistant for Infor- enjoyed ten years in power. Of Pakistan, Pakistan Bureau for equipping the youth mation and Broadcasting Maryam Nawaz was feeling of Statistics (PBS) and Elec- through DigiSkills. It was Firdous Ashiq Awan has the pain of being out of pow- tion Commission of Pakistan agreed during the meeting said that under the guise er, not of the people. They (ECP) respondents, had sub- that joint efforts would be of rallies, those who harm will continue to feel the mitted that the human capital made for the empowerment Pakistan will be dealt with pain of power until 2023, is the most important asset of youth. He said the minis- iron hands. Addressing a she said. She said that PTI’s of any society and conducting try would fully support all press conference in Lahore, manifesto is to empower periodical national census is the initiatives for youth. she said that the opposition the common man. We will important to compile a nu- The SAPM appreciated the should hold rallies but if merical profile of this human DigiSkills Program and Min- increase the pain of the op- anyone tried to break the capital and conduct national istry of IT’s steps for devel- position by giving relief to law or attacked the nation- planning and related deci- opment of the youth. – APP the people. Talking about al institutions, will be dealt the fact that essential com- sion-making processes at all with iron hands. Dr. Firdous modities are out of reach of levels on the basis of this data. PHMA Ashiq Awan said that Pa- the common man, she said kistan is currently at war. that no one knows the heat Farmers end welcomes Pakistan s foreign enemies of inflation better than me. PM’s package have attacked while our Inflation is a challenge, but sit-in after politicians are tools of the the reasons behind it must LAHORE: The Pakistan foreign masters. In such a be known. This is the suffer- successful Hosiery Manufacturers situation, ignorant friends ing of those who are shed- talks and Exporters Association should think about the con- ding crocodile tears.She an- (PHMA) has welcomed the sequences. We will thwart nounced that the talks with cut in power tariff for small LAHORE: Sardar Tanvir Ilyas Khan, Special Assistant to the Punjab CM on Business, the conspiracy to divide Kisan Ittehad have been Investment and Trade Affair addressing the press conference, while Sec general DNA and medium enterprises Pakistan. Criticizing the successful. (SMEs) and omitting peak- new Pakistan housing scheme also present. – DNA LAHORE: The Kisaan Itte- hour charges to encourage had Pakistan on Wednesday manufacturing. Announced called off their ongoing sit- by Prime Minister, the in after assurance from the three-year relief package Punjab government. Presi- will boost the exports and dent Kissan Ittehad Akhtar enhance competitiveness ‘Islamic bankers should replicate Malik has announced to of the local industry. PHMA end the ongoing strike after zonal chairman Faisal Meh- successful talks with Punjab boob Sheikh and chief coor- Law Minister Raja Basharat. dinator Adil Butt, observed conventual banking models’ The CCPO Lahore and AC Ra- that the Industrial Energy iwind were also present in the Package announced by the He called for educational institutes in Pakistan to continue with virtual classes and meeting. It may be noted the PM would boost productivi- invite global experts to share their insights to benefit the students farmers under the Kisan Itte- ty, lower costs and generate had Pakistan resumed their employment. It will be an global experts to speak virtually Pakistan to continue with virtual students. ICIBF-2020, a two-day & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sit-in on Wednesday morning added impetus to our indus- DNA without incurring any costs. He classes and invite global experts to Conference will observe COVID-19 and the way forward for Islamic after late-night police crack- trial sector that is driving called for educational institutes in share their insights to benefit the pandemic’s impact on Micro, Small Financial Institutions. Speakers at down on the protesters. the economic revival and KARACHI: Dr. Ishrat Husain, Ad- the inaugural session were Mr. Tal- The police and the Anti-Riot posting robust growth. visor to the Prime Minister on In- ib S. Karim, President IoBM; Mr. Force personnel started late “Elimination of peak hours stitutional Reforms and Austerity, Bashir Janmohammad, Chancellor night crackdown against the from electricity tariff of all was the chief guest at the 4th In- IoBM; Syed Amir Ali, President, farmers at Thokar Niaz Baig industries, 50 per cent dis- ternational Conference on Islamic and CEO, BankIslami Pakistan; and locality of Lahore. The police count on consumption of ad- Banking and Finance (ICIBF -2020). Mr. Ahmed Shuja Kidwai, President resorted to baton charge, ditional units for B1, B2 B3 It was organized by the Institute of and CEO, Al Baraka Bank Pakistan. tear gas shelling and arrested connections till June 2021 Business Management (IoBM), Mr. Talib Karim said that IoBM is scores of protesters, who pelt- and 25 per cent discount on Karachi on Wednesday, November pursuing a hybrid teaching model ed stones at the policemen. additional consumptions for 4, 2020. During his speech, Dr. where a small percentage of stu- The clash between the farm- all industrial connections Husain shared two distinct advan- dents attend classes on campus ers and the law enforcement for 3 years is really is great tages of Islamic Banking. First, all and the rest attend it from home. personnel resulted in traffic relief for the industry and transactions are based on a real ICIBF-2020 is pursuing the same jam in the area. The protest- we are very happy with this asset. Second, Islamic Banking is model where national and inter- ers were demanding support decision,” PHMA zonal chief a risk-sharing arrangement and not national speakers are invited to price for their wheat and sug- said. He said that electricity a risk-shifting plan. He called for Is- speak online. Mr. Talib Karim duly arcane crops and said they rates are high in Pakistan lamic bankers to replicate pertinent appreciated the support IoBM has would continue the protest till and it is for the first time conventual banking models. He was been receiving by BankIslami and Al government notifies approval that power rates are being confident that investments in low- Baraka Bank in organizing such con- of their demand. In an earlier reduced. Pakistan’s exports cost affordable housing schemes ferences. Session chair, Mr. Bashir report, the Kisan Ittehad Paki- have become expensive as will bring positive results and that Janmohammad said that Islamic stan had yesterday announced compared to the regional and the government of Pakistan is pro- Banking is progressing in Pakistan to call off their strike after other competitors. – APP moting this initiative. Dr. Husain where conventional banks are set- holding talks with Punjab Law said that ICIBF-2020 will enable ting up Islamic Banking counters. Minister Raja Basharat. 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEThursday, November 05, 2020 Gold price Briefs falls to Dr Ijaz, Rs113,600 Saud Sahir’ per tola ISLAMABAD: The price of left big 24 karat gold decreased by Rs500 on Wednesday and journalistic was trade at Rs113,600 against its sale at Rs114,100 void the previous day. Likewise, the price of 10 grams gold DNA also decreased by Rs428 and was trade at Rs97,394 ISLAMABAD: Expressing against Rs97,822 while deep sorrow over the recent gram 22 karat gold was sold demise of eminent journal- at Rs89,276, Karachi Sarafa ists Dr Ijaz Hassan Qureshi Association reported. and Saud Sahir, former The price of per tola and Senator and Chairman of ten gram silver remained Institute of Policy Studies unchanged at Rs1200 and Professor Khurshid Ahmad Rs1028.80 respectively. The has extended his sympa- gold prices in the in interna- thies to their families while tional market decreased by praying to Almighty Allah to $9 and was traded at $1891 grant their souls the highest against $1900, the associa- ranks of Jannah. tion reported. – APP In heartfelt condolence mes- sages issued on Wednesday, Professor Khurshid lauded 4 held for not the late scholars for their wearing face invaluable services and con- tributions to the field of jour- mask at G-15 nalism while maintaining ISLAMABAD: The feder- that the void left by their de- al capital administration parture will be difficult to fill. Wednesday arrested four It is pertinent to mention persons for not wearing face that Dr Ijaz Qureshi, the ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Sefik Dzaferovic posing for a picture along with his delegation at Faisal Mosque. –DNA mask at different markets chairman of monthly mag- of sector G-15. As many as azine Urdu Digest, founder four shops were sealed for of Karwan-e-Ilm Foundation, selling edible items at exor- an activist of Pakistan Move- bitant rate, besides lodging ment and the younger broth- a first information report er of renowned journalist Al- ‘AIOU role model for other (FIR) against a person at the taf Hassan Qureshi, passed same area over violation of away on Monday aged 92, anti-coronavirus standard op- whereas Saud Sahir, who erating procedures (SOPs). served on various prominent The operation was super- positions during his illus- educational institutions’ vised by Assistant Commis- trious journalistic career, sioner, (ICT) Saddar-Zone, breathed his last on Tuesday. He informed the minister that presently 1.4 million students are enrolled Gohar Wazir in collabora- tion with other concerned 10-day Lok in AIOU while the university has graduated 36 lac students so far formations. tenure, AIOU has become more innovative Deputy Commissioner, Is- Mela to start Ibrar Khan and has made effective use of the latest in- lamabad, Hamza Shafqaat from Nov 6 formation and communication technology told APP that the teams of ISLAMABAD: Federal minister for Ed- in education. law enforcement agencies ISLAMABAD: Folk enter- ucation and Professional Training, Mr. He said that Pakistani universities need to including police, Rangers tainers and rural musicians Shafqat Mehmood, inaugurated the newly focus more on promotion of research cul- and officials of district ad- have been invited from all constructed Science Block of Allama Iqbal ture in the country. ministration intensified over the country to partic- Open University (AIOU) on Wednesday. Prof. Dr. Zia Ul-Qayyum briefed the minis- crackdown on people who ipate in the 10-day annual During his media talk on this occasion and ter about the automation and digitalization were not wearing masks on folk festival being held here later on while addressing the senior faculty process of the university. commercial markets and from November 6. The and administrative staff of the university, He informed the minister that presently 1.4 other public places. event which was planned he highly admired and commended the role million students are enrolled in AIOU while “Violators being served by National Institute of Folk of AIOU in the field of mass education and the university has graduated 36 lac students challan to control further and Traditional Heritage termed it as a role model for other national so far. transmission of the virus,” (Lok Virsa) will culminate educational institutions. He further said that out of a total 1.9 million DC remarked. with a colourful award cer- He appreciated Vice Chancellor AIOU, students enrolled in higher education in all Deputy Commissioner Is- emony which is scheduled Prof. Dr. Zia Ul-Qayyum for his dynamic universities of the country, AIOU is cater- lamabad had imposed sec- to take place on the last day. leadership. ing the higher educational needs of around tion 144 CrPC, last week in Cash awards will be distrib- He said that during Prof. Dr Zia Ul-Qayyum six lac students. the Islamabad Capital Ter- uted among the most talent- ritory (ICT) for a period of ed and deserving artisans two months to control sec- on the recommendations. ond wave of coronavirus. An exotic craft bazaar with IGP directs to maintain repute OGDCL injects Meanwhile, ICT adminis- score of tastefully decorated tration carried out an an- pavilions offering a variety two new gas and ti-encroachment drive in of knick-knacks souvenirs, collaboration with Capital antiques, craft items, gems in conciliatory committees Development Authority and jewellery, and cultural crude oil wells (CDA) at various markets of lice in resolving the cases are under process. law and order and people ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company materials will also be set DNA of petty nature. Following Of these applications, should also cooperate with G-15 and demolished sever- Limited (OGDCL) has injected two new wells, produc- up erected. Each province, these directions, the DIG 371 were related to fami - it in efforts to combat al illegal structures. – APP ing 65,233 Barrels crude oil and 368 Million Cubic Feet Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad ISLAMABAD: Inspector (Operations) overall re- ly matters, 196 to brawls, crime as well as anti-social Jammu and Kashmir will General of Police (IGP) viewed the performance 154 to property disputes, elements. (MMCF) gas, in its production gathering system during IESCO hold its cultural night dur- Islamabad Muhammad of the conciliatory commit- 252 to trade or business He said these bodies are first quarter of the current fiscal year. ing Lok Mela in which em- Aamir Zulfiqar khan has tees established at the lev- matters, 105 to tenants’ helpful in easing the burden “Besides, the company carried out 27 work-over jobs at issues power inent folk artists and folk directed to engage well-re- el of police stations and ex- issues and 116 of miscel - of police and hoped that mature fields to arrest natural decline and sustain oil schedule performers hailing from puted personalities in con- pressed satisfaction on it. laneous nature. their performance would and gas production,” according to the company’s quar- the respective province and ciliatory committees who The conciliatory commit- The DIG (Operations) was further improve in future. terly report available with APP. The company contrib - ISLAMABAD: Islamabad region will perform live in a may help police in resolv- tees have the mandate to told that these committees The DIG (Operations) said uted around 47 percent, 29 percent and 36 percent to - Electric Supply Company concert. – APP ing the issues of citizens settle four kinds of con- have a total 458 members that police in the capital wards the country’s total oil, natural gas and Liquefied (IESCO) on Wednesday more effectively. flicts, i.e. domestic, proper- including women who are territory need unflinching Petroleum Gas (LPG) production respectively during issued a power suspension Govt to The IGP in his directions ty, brawls, transaction and performing vital role in re- support from residents the period under review. programme for Thursday to DIG (Operations) Waqar trade. During the ongoing solving the matters of peo- and all other segments of However, the report said, oil and gas output of the com- for various areas of its improve Uddin Syed has asked to year, the conciliatory com- ple with the help and coop- society and such commit- pany was impacted by natural decline at Dakhni, Kal, region due to necessary engage the notables of the mittees received 1204 appli- eration of local police. tees would be helpful to Pasakhi and Tando Alam fields coupled with non-revival maintenance and routine illiteracy various areas in policing cations of which 1089 were He said that police is re- bridge the gap between and partial revival of wells. The OGDCL also spud four ex- development work. affairs who may help po- settled while remaining 115 sponsible for maintaining police and public. ploratory and development wells including Juna-1, Sheen According to IESCO rate: Munaza Dund-1, Nangpir-1] and Qadirpur-62, and completed Spokesman, the power sup- ISLAMABAD: Secretary drilling and testing of seven wells pertaining to previous ply of different feeders and Women Parliamentary Cau- fiscal year. “Whereas total drilling recorded during three grid stations would remain cus (WPC) Munaza Hassan months was 17,620 meters.” – APP suspended for the period said government was commit- from 09:00 AM to 05:00 ted to improve illiteracy rate PM Hameed, Haji Shah, among women. In a state- Gondal, Manser Feeders, ment here on Wednesday Committee formed to from 01:00 PM to 04:00 she said an educated girl was PM, Dhok Hasso, Ratta, the guarantee to informed resolve circular debt Carriage Factory, Misryal decision-making, valuable ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee Road, AMC, Benazir Bhut- economic partnerships and (ECC) of the cabinet Wednesday formed a committee to to, Major Masood, CS Shah safe motherhood. Adding prepare a proposal on modalities for clearing the circular , Dandoot Feeders, from that female students must be debt of the Petroleum Division. 09:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, encouraged and prioritized The committee was constituted during the ECC meeting Race Course, Askari XI, for various initiatives taken chaired by Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr. AFIRM, Muslimabad, Iqbal by the government. She said Abdul Hafeez Shaikh here. Road, Gulshanabad, Social an educated, healthy and The committee would comprise members from all the Security Hospital Feeders empowered woman on the relevant stakeholders including Finance Division, Power from 09:00 AM to 01:00 decision-making table best and Petroleum Division, Planning Division, Securities and PM, Basharat, Katas, Dal- personifies the state of peace Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Oil and Gas wal Feeders from 08:00 am and progress. – APP Regulator Authority (OGRA), Oil and Gas Development to 12:00 pm Ghauri Garden, Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan State Oil (PSO), Sui Suhdran Road, Scheme-1, Police arrest Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), Pakistan Petro- Burma, Waheedabad, Khan- leum Limited (PPL), Government Holdings Private Limited na-2, Khanna East, Al-Noor bootleggers (GHPL) and Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL). Colony-2, Gharial, Nogzi, ISLAMABAD: Sardar Yasir Ilyas, President ICCI addressing the business community The committee would prepare a well-rounded proposal in a Fazaia, Shahpur, Anguri, on PM’s energy relief package for SMEs and industries. – DNA month and submit before the ECC. – APP Chakral, Mandi Bhalwal, DNA Sarai Alamgir, Bahr Kalial, ISLAMABAD: Crime Inves- Bani, Katarian, Holy Family, tigation Agency (CIA) Police F Block, CDA, FSH, I-8/4, teams arrested two bootleg- Kurry Road, Khurram Col- gers from the areas of Koral ony, Service Road, Tariq Shaheed, Chontra, Chhaji and Kohsar police stations Secretary lauds role of ANF in drug control Mar, Mathial, Feeders, from and recovered 160 wine bot- 08:30 am to 12:30 pm Bani, tles, 60 liter alcohol, police The secretary lauded ANF’s achievements and its role as a specialized force in combating Bagh Sardar, Commercial said. Following directions trafficking of illicit drugs at national, regional and global level Center, Faizabad, Shamsa- and guidance of IGP Islam- General Muhammad Arif ing drug demand reduction acquisition of latest tech- bad, Shakrial, Curry Road, abad Muhammad Aamir Zu- Malik, HI (M). campaigns through public nology and establishment Khurram Colony, Noor Mu- lfiqar, police spokesperson DNA The secretary was briefed awareness drives and com- of more drug treatment hammad, KRL, Faziaya, Jin- said that renewed efforts RAWALPINDI: Secretary, on counternarcotics en- munity participation activ- centers in the country. nah Camp, Al Noor, Falcon, are underway to curb boot- Ministry of Narcotics Con- deavors by ANF, profession- ities throughout Pakistan; The secretary lauded ANF’s Noor Muhammad, Service legging and drug peddling trol, Mr. Shoaib Dastgir, al achievements, current apart from running reha- achievements and its role as Road , Tariq Shaheed, Mus- activities in the city. DIG PSP paid his first formal drug situation and major bilitation centers providing a specialized force in com- lim Town, Dhok Hikmadad, (Operations) Waqar Ud din visit to Headquarters Anti challenges with regard to free of cost treatment to bating trafficking of illicit City, Gulshanabad, Mohanpu- Syed has conducted special Narcotics Force, Rawalpindi trafficking of narcotics, drug addicts. He was also drugs at national, regional ra, Jamia Masjid, Iqbal Road, meetings with heads of po- after assuming the charge precursor chemicals and informed about the organ- and global level. Sir Syed Road, CBR-1, Pak lice stations and directed of Secretary MNC. psychotropic substances. izational requirements of He assured his support to View, Topi Pump, Azizabad, them to accelerate efforts He was welcomed by Di- He was apprised that ANF ANF with respect to en- ANF for addressing the in- Amir Hamza Colony, and sur- against anti-social elements. rector General ANF, Major is also vigorously undertak- hancement infrastructure, adequacies. rounding areas. – APP IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Thursday, November 05, 2020 Model Courts Briefs decided 422 Cases RCB issued RAWALPINDI: The Model Courts which have been set 18 notices to up across the country to provide speedy justice and food outlets clear the massive backlog of cases Wednesday decided DNA 422 cases including 27 cases RAWALPINDI: The Food of murder and 59 of narcot- Branch of Rawalpindi Can- ics. According to details, the tonment Board (RCB) is- Director General Supreme sued 18 notices to food out- Court Monitoring Cell So- lets for unhygienic and poor hail Nasir said that in order cleanliness conditions dur- to decide the pending cas- ing last week. According to es on priority, statements RCB Food Branch, total 30 of 526 witnesses have also food outlets were checked been recorded in different and the teams collected 12 cases on November 4. The food samples which were Model courts in Punjab sent to lab for quality test disposed of 24 cases while while fines were also im- KPK Model Courts decided posed on the rules violators. 11 cases. Similarly, Model The cases of substandard Courts in Sindh disposed food items were also sent to of 38 cases and Baluchistan the court of the cantonment Model Courts decided 6 magistrate which imposed cases. “Rigorous imprison- fines on the rules violators. ment was also awarded to 6 Food Inspectors on the di- accused”, he said. The Civil rective of the Cantonment Model Courts dispose of Executive Officer conduct- 176 rent and family disputes ed surprise visits of differ- while Model Magistrate ent markets including Sadd- courts decided 160 cases. A ar, Allahabad, Peshawar fine of Rs 33,66989 was also Road and other areas and ISLAMABAD: Embassy of Spain celebrated the 20th anniversary of UNSCR1325 at the Spanish Embassy, together with civil society organizations, imposed on various accused inspected cleanliness con- Foreign Office representatives from and Ambassadors from partner countries. Firm commitment to empower women and give them active roles in in different cases, he added. dition with quality of food conflict resolution was stressed. Ambassador of Spain Manuel Duran spoke on the occasion. – DNA The DG said model courts items at food outlets. were established on the In order to ensure supply of directives of Chief Justice quality food items to the res- Supreme Court of Pakistan idents, he said, the teams ,adding performance of were conducting raids at Model Courts were being food outlets in different ar- ICCI hails government’s energy assessed on daily basis. eas on daily basis. The fines were also being imposed on ITP directed to the stall holders and ven- dors for unhygienic food and ensure smooth poor cleanliness condition. relief package for SMEs The raids would continue, he traffic flow said adding that the teams the Chamber urged the government to provided this relief on all units of electricity consumed by SMEs were directed to also check DNA the health of the workers and industries to enable them in achieving accelerated growth which would help turn around the economy serving at the food outlets. ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Cham- ated growth which would help turn relief to all industries on additional also urged the government for fix- foreign investment. He further ISLAMABAD: Islamabad ber of Commerce and Industry around the economy. usage of electricity for three years ing power tariffs for the next five said that government should take Traffic Police (ITP) has IG for early (ICCI) has welcomed the an- Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, would be instrumental in reducing years at one level, which would measures to control power theft been directed to ensure nouncement of an energy relief ICCI said that power tariffs in Pa- production cost and boosting in- give more confidence to the in- and transmission and distribution smooth flow of traffic at IJP completion of package by the current govern- kistan were considered the highest dustrialization in the country lead- vestors and help businesses make losses as to cover such losses, the road, Srinagar (Kashmir) ment for SMEs and industries. in the region due to which the cost ing to increase in exports. He said long-term planning for growth and government mostly tended to pass Highway and Islamabad ex- police welfare They termed it a highly positive of doing business had gone up sig- that abolishing peak hour regime expansion. He said that Pakistan on their burden to the end con- pressway and take strict ac- development as it would bring nificantly and our SMEs were fac- was a laudable step of the govern- was mostly depending on thermal sumers due to which commercial tion against those creating schemes down the production cost, make ing great difficulties in producing ment to support the industry. fuel for energy generation due to and domestic consumers were fac- inconvenience for the road ISLAMABAD: Inspector our industry competitive and help goods at competitive prices thus Yasir Ilyas Khan urged the govern- which cost of electricity was very ing high electricity prices. He said users. While reviewing the overall performance report General of Police (IGP) Is- in enhancing country’s exports. exports were suffering. ment to reduce high taxes on pow- high and urged that the govern- that an inquiry report of NEPRA had about traffic related issues lamabad, Muhammad Aamir However, the Chamber urged the He hoped that providing 50 per- er tariffs and also consider provid- ment to focus on renewable ener- disclosed that Discos had installed Zulfiqar Khan Wednesday government to provided this re- here on Wednesday, Senior cent relief in commercial electric- ing similar relief to industry in gas gy sources including water, wind 30-35 percent faster meters and em- Superintendent of Police directed the DIG headquar- lief on all units of electricity con- ity price to SMEs on additional tariffs for the next three years that and solar to produce cheap energy phasized to investigate this issue to ters, Muhammad Saleem to sumed by SMEs and industries to (Traffic) Farrukh Rasheed usage from November this year would make our industry very com- that would make Pakistan an at- save consumers from such injustices directed to depute special ensure timely completion of enable them in achieving acceler- to June next year and 25 percent petitive and help boost exports. He tractive destination for local and and unethical practices. – APP welfare projects to facilitate squads at Islamabad Ex- the personals. During his pressway, IJP road, Srina- visit at police lines head- gar (Kashmir) Highway and quarters along with Senior Celebrities’ board other important boulevards Superintendent of Police to ensure smooth traffic (SSP) (Headquarters) Irfan flow there. He said that Tariq and other officers, to play advisory role complaints about any incon- he asked the concerned of- venience to people can be ficials to improve the qual- on Kashmir Cause lodged with ITP Helpline ity of mess to improve the 1915 or 051-9261992-93 health of cops. Notified advisory board aimed which would be addressed He directed to ensure the at promoting Pakistan’s cultural promptly. Following the di- availability of doctors and rections of IGP Islamabad medicines at the dispen- richness both at home and abroad Muhammad Aamir Zulfiqar, saries in order to provide the SSP (Traffic) said that timely medical assistance in ISLAMABAD: Kashmir Ashraf, Samina Peerzada ITP is taking steps to en- case of emergency. Committee Chairman, and Shafqat Amanat Ali. sure safe road environment “Provision of all possible facil- Shehryar Afridi Wednes- Film Producers Jerjees in the city with maximum ities to the cops is supreme day constituted a multi-fac- Seja, Momina Duraid and convenience to road users. responsibility of federal capi- eted board comprising top Ammara Hikmat have He said that special squads tal police,” the IG remarked. celebrities of Pakistan been chosen for the advi - have been constituted to During the visit, the IG re- to play an advisory role sory role. Film directors ensure implementation viewed the progress work on Kashmir Cause. All Syed Noor, Nadeem Baig on traffic rules and also on residential barracks and the prominent media and and Bilal Lashari were smooth traffic flow in busy other residential schemes sports personalities were also on the list. areas. He further directed launched for the welfare of invited to join cultural, From the field of sports to ensure traffic discipline police personnel. – APP heritage and sports adviso- Aisam ul Haq, Jahang - in the city and take action ry board for Parliamentary ir Khan, Jansher Khan, against violators without Committees on Kashmir. Maria Toorpakai, Wasim any discrimination. Police The due to be notified Akram, Sana Mir and ISLAMABAD: Ameer Jamaat e Islami, Senator Siraj ul Haq offering condolence and prayers for Izmir earth- Meanwhile, the spokesman advisory board would Karishma Ali have been quake victims with Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan Mustafa Yurdakul here at Turkish embassy. – DNA said that 5, 74, 539 vehicles install HD be a creative alliance of invited to join and would and bikes have been fined some of Pakistan’s top be notified soon. during the current year for CCTV media personalities from Ahsan Mashkoor has been hampering smooth flow of DNA the country’s television, notified as the focal person IIUI President hails traffic and involvement in cinematic and sporting for the advisory board. over-charging, over-loading RAWALPINDI: The district spheres, aimed at pro- In a letter addressed to and misbehaving with pas- police on the directives of moting Pakistan’s cultural one of the advisory board sengers. He said that 1, City Police Officer (CPO), richness both at home and members, Shehryar Afri- services of Shariah Academy 37,647 trucks, 33,395 pick- Muhammad Ahsan Younas abroad in a bid to project a di mentions, “To promote lamic legal philosophy and the Islamic Khan, Advocate Supreme court, Prof. ups, 67,365 wagons and have installed high defini- soft image of the country. our cultural heritage and DNA concept of justice. IIUI President hailed Dr. Muhammad Yousaf Farooqi Ex. 54,029 cabs were fined dur- tion closed-circuit television Artists who have been in- preserve our cultural leg- role of Shariah Academy for its services Director General, Shari‘ah Academy, ing the period over these vi- (CCTV) cameras in com- vited to join were Huma- acy, we have decided to ISLAMABAD: President International in the legal field especially trainings of Prof. Dr. Ali Asghar Chishti Head of olations. The police spokes- mercial areas particularly yun Saeed, Saba Qamar, make you part of our advi- Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) Dr. the legal fraternity across the Muslim Department Islamic Studies Hi-Tech man said that efforts are crime pockets to monitor Fahad Mustafa, Atif Aslam, sory board on culture, her- Hathal Homoud Al-Otaibi on Wednesday world. He also hoped that the academy University Texila, Prof. Dr. Miraj ul underway to ensure smooth activities of the criminals. Anwar Maqsood, Shaan itage & sports.” commended the role of Shariah Acade- will further progress in the field of corre- Islam zia Dean Faculty of Islamic Stud- traffic flow in the city and According to a police Shahid, Ali Azmat, Yousaf Further course of action, my of the university for providing servic- spondence courses, trainings and publi- ies University of Peshawar, Dr. Haib ur cooperation of road users in spokesman, special Pan-Tilt- Salahuddin, Saira Kazmi, roles and responsibili- es in legal field to the Muslims across cation of the books on Islamic law. Rehman Secretary, Chairman Depart- crucial to overcome traffic Zoom (PTZ) cameras would Rahat Fateh Ali, Hadika ties to be shared with the world. Whiole chairing the 16th The meeting was also attended by Dr. ment of Training, Shari‘ah Academy. related problems. help control crime rate in Kiani, Shehzad Roy, Hu- the board before the first Meeting of Shariah Academy Council Muhammad Mushtaq Ahmed, Director It is pertinent to mention here that commercial areas. maima Malick, Yousaf Sa- meeting which is due to at Faisal Masjid Campus here, he said General of the academy and Vice Chair- the Council looks at the working PBM to He informed that Command lahuddin, Shaniera Akram, be held mid November, Shariah Academy was a unique hub of man of the council along-with other of the Academy and lays down the and Control Center set up in Adnan Siddiqui, Bilal the letter said. – APP knowledge focused on promoting Is- members including Barrister Dr. Adnan broad framework for its activities. construct 26 the CPO office was working round the clock. The cam- more Shelter eras would also be used to monitor traffic flow on var- Homes ious roads, he added. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bait- The PTZ cameras which can ul-Mal (PBM) was planning easily monitor large areas Pakistan wants to strengthen to construct 26 Panah Gahs with a continuous 360-de- in various areas of the coun- gree rotation, night vision try in the next few months display and 200 meter to provide free night stay zooming facility can record relations with Nepal: President and food facilities to transit everything clear. Congratulating the Ambassador-designate over his appointment as Ambassador of passengers, daily wagers and He said, Rawalpindi District others, said official sources. Police under the command Pakistan to Nepal, the President said that Pakistan and Nepal had considerable Talking to APP, an official of CPO Rawalpindi Mu- said at least 26 shelter homes hammad Ahsan Younas was potential to further improve economic, political and cultural relations being constructed in various introducing latest technolo- economic, political and cultural re- areas of the country - eight gies to ensure safety of the DNA lations, a press release issued by each Panah Gahs will be constructed in Khyber Pa- citizens and to net the crim- the President’s Media Office here inals. He said, initially, the ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif khtunkhwa and Punjab, five said. He underscored the need for each shelter homes will be cameras had been installed Alvi on Wednesday said that Pa- exploring new avenues of bilateral constructed in Balochistan in Dubai Plaza and Commer- kistan attached great importance economic cooperation like agricul- cial Market areas. and Sindh. Panah Gahs to its ties with Nepal and wanted ture, pharmaceuticals, IT, textiles (Shelter Home) would be es- The cameras were being to further expand and strengthen and surgical instruments. used to check activities of tablished in six divisions of bilateral relations in diverse areas The President expressed the hope Khyber Pakhtunkhwa while suspicious persons and ve- for mutual benefit. He stated this that the new Ambassador would hicles, he added. Muham- two were being established while talking to Pakistan’s Ambas- actively work for further strength- mad Ahsan Younas said that in Peshawar in collaboration sador-designate to Nepal, Syed ening economic and cultural rela- the police would continue to with provincial government. Haider Shah, who called on him tions between the two countries. introduce latest technolo- “60 percent of the construc- here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. He asked the Ambassador-designate gies for better policing and tion cost of Panah Gahs will Congratulating the Ambassa- to expose India over human rights be borne by provincial gov- enhance professionalism dor-designate over his appoint- in the force. He said, the abuses in the Indian Illegally Occu- ernment and 40 percent by ment as Ambassador of Pakistan PTZ cameras would also be pied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) PBM.” The first Panah Gah to Nepal, the President said that installed in other areas to and other minorities’ groups of In- in Balochistan would start Pakistan and Nepal had consider- control crime rate. dia during his interaction with the functioning on January 31, able potential to further improve diplomatic community. 2021, he said.. – APP Thursday, November 05, 2020 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Violence rages Deputy Editor: Abid Raza Second turns ABC CERTIFIED HE feeling elsewhere in the government may not in Afghanistan yet be one of rapid transformation but change is S the USA goes to the polls to either pick a new Dem - Vol: 01 Issue: 190 T constant in the information ministry of Punjab. Four ocrat President in Joe Biden or reelect Republican in - Email: [email protected] turns have already been played, and now we have Dr Fir- dous Ashiq Awan taking things into her able hands from A cumbent President Donald Trump, the Afghan peace Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 deal between it and the Taliban has gone on the backburn - Fayyazul Hasan Chohan. er, losing the momentum seen a few months back. This has Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad The outgoing minister was generous with directing his been accompanied by a deadly increase in violence with at most piercing lines — many of them in the form of crude least two major terrorist attacks taking place in the country one-liners — against the PTI government’s opponents. It is within a week. Two days back gunmen stormed a university unclear as to what then prompted this, the second ouster in Kabul, resulting in an hours-long gun battle ending with of Mr Chohan, from his position as provincial information 22 students dead and as many injured. Earlier, a suicide minister. It was Mr Chohan who had set the tone for the bombing at an education centre in the same city claimed inaugural PTI government in Punjab with his forceful pub- 24 lives, mostly from Afghanistan’s Shia community. That lic rejection and dismissal from sight of anything which he responsibility for both attacks was claimed by ISIS and tar - considered even remotely coming in the way of his leader geted educational institutes specifically shows that that a Imran Khan’s vision. Back then, he had to be replaced after new brand of terrorism is emerging in the country. Although he made derogatory remarks about a minority community. ISIS is but a shadow of its former self, it seems the group is However, both the successors of this original choice for the still able to recruit militants to plan and execute attacks on coveted post proved rather subdued. After Samsam Bukhari soft targets. The Taliban on the other hand are testing the was unable to weave his magic and the gamble of trying out Afghan government and the USA’s resolve by opening up a Mian Aslam Iqbal, otherwise thought to be chief ministerial new offensive in the southern Afghan city of Lashkar Gah material, failed to pay off, Mr Chohan was drafted in as in- last month even though negotiations were ongoing. formation minister for the second time and looked safe and It is clear that there is not going to be any immediate let-up in terrorist activity in Afghanistan. Whatever the result of the secure and prepared for a long stint. US presidential election, the Afghan endgame will remain as That perception proved to be wrong, and the heavens did not complex and difficult a problem as it has remained for the fall as Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan emerged on the horizon on a past two decades since the war started. These distressingly dusky November evening as if blessed on her way to promi- high levels of violence should be worrying not only for the nence again by some unseen sage. Ms Awan had bowed out US, Afghan government and Taliban negotiators who want a in April, as a special assistant to the prime minister, an exit peaceful solution, but also Pakistan whose own stability and that could hardly be termed as ceremonious. security depends on that of Afghanistan. Spoilers such as Tal- She herself holds the key to the mystery about her new iban fighters not onboard with the peace deal, countries like assignment as a reinforcement for Chief Minister Sardar India operating in the region through agencies and groups Usman Buzdar’s administration. The secret will start to like ISIS must be dealt with swiftly with all stakeholders work- unravel as she speaks. One has to pay attention to the ing towards a common goal: a peaceful Afghanistan. words and tone she chooses. Democratic Kazakhstan & parliamentary election 2021 neering, political manipulation or administrative interference/ the nation’s 14 regions and cities of Nur-Sultan, Almaty and the growth of interest in a political party and its candidates. Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan maneuvering because every party and its candidates completely Shymkent were elected to the Senate. The renewed composi- Kazakhstan’s political party landscape is currently dominated enjoy freedoms of speech, assembly and movement throughout tion of the Kazakh parliament, it will focus on “quality legisla- by the ruling Nur-Otan party, which dominates parliament and Kazakhstan. The constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan tive support for social and economic reforms in the country. the public debate. However, numerous other political parties ensures the periodicity of elections, representative of various The government of Kazakhstan has now introduced valuable exist. The present-day political parties in Kazakhstan can be social groups in the government, openness and transparency of changes to provide more and more power to Senate and Maji- divided into three categories i.e. Pro-presidential, “Soft” Op- election authorities. Deity of democracy prevails in the largest lis. Both have now granted greater authority to serve as a check position, and “Hard” Opposition. The current Pro-presidential economy of the Central Asia, Kazakhstan where political plural- & balance over the executive branch as a result of a number political parties are Rukhaniyat and the Party of Patriots. The ism, transparency and doctrine of equal right, protection of basic of amendments to the constitution. The Senate received great- recently reconstituted party Adilet, Ak-Zhol, Auyl, the Commu- human rights and change of government has been conditional er decision making powers, including assuming the legislative nist Party, and the Communist People’s Party are soft oppo- to “peaceful” fair and free electoral mechanism wherein every powers of the Majilis if that house was dissolved by presiden- sition orientation. The All-National Social Democratic Party, vote “counts” and majority determines the fate of rule. Kazakh tial decree prior to the end of its term. The parliament has now Azat (formerly Naghyz Ak-Zhol) and the unregistered political President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed a decree schedul- been vested with the ability to call a vote of no confidence on movement Alga have hard opposition labels. The Republic of ing the parliamentary elections for the Majilis (Parliament) for the government with a simple majority vote, as opposed to a Kazakhstan is sitting at the “apex” of true democracy in the 10 January 2021. It will further strengthen process of “politiciza- 2/3 vote as required before. The right to elect and to be elected central Asian region. Democracy stands for social protection tion” and “democratization” in the country embarking towards is regulated by the Constitutional Act “On Elections in the Re- and wellbeing of the general masses and Kazakhstan has been a “viable”, “valuable” and “liberal” democracy in the days to public of Kazakhstan”, adopted in September 1995. According rated first in numerous published reports of the IMF, World come. Kazakhstan needs robust socio-economic prosperity and to the provisions of the Constitution and this Act the elections Economic Forums, World Banks and Asian Development Bank sustainability of economic development which relies on positive, of the President, deputies of the Mazhilis of Parliament and of in terms of poverty reduction, nourishing of human capital, participatory and productive political system via successful par- local representative bodies as well as members of local self-gov- provision of basic necessities of life etc. Democracy upholds The Election Law liamentary elections 2021. ernment bodies of the Republic of Kazakhstan are held on the economic facilitations and Kazakhstan has been rated among Majilis is the lower chamber/National Assembly of the Kazakh basis of universal, equal and direct suffrage by secret ballot. the top world countries for food supplies, employments and provides a technical Parliament consisting of 107 deputies who are elected for a President of Kazakhstan introduced many meaningful political social networking. The modern democracy is the champion of five-year term. Nine deputies are elected from the Assembly of reforms in his country. The institute of parliamentary opposi- human rights and Kazakhstan enjoys great repute of humani- basis for the conduct of People of Kazakhstan, an advisory body under the president of tion has been initiated and in the political system due to which tarian assistance and service of humanity at large. Its national Kazakhstan whose members are drawn from organisations rep- one chair and two secretaries of the Majilis standing commit- security doctrine has never been compromised on this par- elections and safeguards resenting major ethnic communities living in the country. The tees will now be elected from the members of the parliamen- ticular issue. Humans are superiors and protected under the Republic of Kazakhstan is a democratic country which imple- tary opposition. In addition, the parliamentary opposition will centuries old traditions of Kazakhstan already enshrined into & guarantees integrity ments all the international protocols pertaining to democratic have the right to initiate parliamentary hearings at least once its prevailing political system. traditions and norms in its country. Kazakhstan follows and during one session and to set the agenda for the government Modern democracy depends upon liberalization process and of the process, especially respects all international laws/obligations to conduct free and hour at least twice during one session. fortunately, Kazakhstan has been in the mainstream of eco- competitive elections. Elections of the presidency, parliament The Election Law provides a technical basis for the conduct nomic liberalization, privatization, immense socio-econom- Election Day procedures, as well as local representative bodies are held in terms of utmost of elections and safeguards & guarantees integrity of the pro- ic development, gradual but permanent politicization and openness and complete transparency in compliance with nation- cess, especially Election Day procedures, counting and tabu- democratization process, initiation of effective judicial re- counting and tabulation al legislation and universally recognized principles for democrat- lation. The constitutionally guaranteed freedoms of assembly, forms, institutionalization of corruption free practices, good ic elections, stipulated in the Universal Declaration of Human expression, association, access to information, and the right to governance and last but not least start of e-government to LECTION is the “real essence” of modern democracy Rights (1948), International Covenant on Civil and Political take part in political life, are guaranteed by the constitution. establish a creditable contact with general people to remove which determines a true and responsive political sys- Rights (1966), European Convention for the Protection of Hu- Paragraph 20 of the 1996 UN CCPR General Comment 25 to their worries and genuine concerns in the country. Elections, E tem, catering and establishing all democratic norms in man Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (Protocol No. 1, 1952), the ICCPR requires that “an independent electoral authority political system and democracy are the modern “trinity” of a civilized society and the “Republic of Kazakhstan” is indeed Document of the Copenhagen Meeting of the Conference on the should be established to supervise the electoral process and to human survival, protection of basic human rights, freedom a real “democratic” country. Parliament election will be held Human Dimension of the OSCE (1990). The ruling Nur Otan ensure that it is conducted fairly, impartially and in accordance of expression, socio-economic prosperity, and qualitative life on January 2021 in Kazakhstan in which hopefully all major party dominated political landscape of Kazakhstan and held with established laws which are compatible with the Covenant and last but not least, people’s prosperity and the Republic political parties will rigorously participate to win “hearts and 84 of the 98 directly-elected seats in the lower chamber of the and undoubtedly the Central Election Commission of Kazakh- of Kazakhstan is the real hub of socio-economic prosperity, souls” of the country-wide voters. The Parliament of the parliament (Majilis) in parliament election of 2016. Six political stan is an independent organization to hold a transparent, fair human progression and productivity. It is the easiest and Republic of Kazakhstan is the “highest” representative body parties participated in the elections 2016 and three of them, Nur and free parliament elections in the country. smoothest way for power-sharing and gross-root participation which represents “collective wisdom”, “intellect” and “deter- Otan (82.2%), Ak Zhol Democratic Party of Kazakhstan (7.18%), The political parties of Kazakhstan have begun their politi- in any modern democracy. To conclude the pragmatic con- mination” to achieve a qualitative life. It minimizes gaps be- the Communist People’s Party of Kazakhstan (7.14%), won the cal preparations for the upcoming parliament election 2021. stitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, its responsible but tween the government and its people. It enhances connectivity right to send their deputies to the chamber. Nur Otan is a pro-presidential political party. Its chairman is versatile political parties, modern & vibrant but accountable among all the stakeholders in the prevailing political system in Currently, the Nur Otan party has a majority of 84 deputies in Nursultan Nazarbayev, who remains in the office even after media, diversified and dynamic society and its various actors the country. The Republic of Kazakhstan is a unitary state with the Majilis, while the Ak Zhol and the Communist People’s par- his resignation. And the current president, Kassym-Jomart To- and transparent organs of the state including the central elec- a presidential form of government. ty have 7 deputies each. Kazakhstan is a presidential republic, kayev, was also nominated by this party. Since 2007, Nur Otan tion commission are the real guarantors of the free, fair and From ancient courts of prophecies to modern days of white- with the president exercising wide powers, including the right has been taking more than half of the votes in the elections transparent parliament elections 2021. house dynamics, human civilization and evolution of rule of to dissolve the parliament, to initiate and veto legislation, and to the Majlis (2007 - 88.41%, 2012 - 80.99%, 2016 - 82.20%). Competitive, alternative, interactive, regular and meaningful law has been maintaining a direct correlation with electoral to appoint the ministers of foreign affairs, interior and defence, Kazakhstan’s law on political parties prohibits parties based on elections guarantee socio-economic stability and sustainabili- democracy in which democratic elections are deemed to be as well as the chairperson and two members of the CEC. The ethnic origin, religion, or gender. A 2002 law raised from 3,000 ty and political mellowness wherein people are the real king- “competitive”, “attractive”, “regular”, “transparent”, “fair” and upper house is the Senate of Kazakhstan, with 47 members. to 50,000 the number of members that a party must have in its makers in a political race to win support for gaining majority “free”. Common people/voters have “free” right to vote and Members of the Senate are elected on the basis of indirect suf- ranks in order to register with the Ministry of Justice, divided in the elections. Being prominent regional expert of Kazakh- elect their members/representatives in the political system. frage by secret ballot, and half of the elected members are up up proportionally by regions with no fewer than 700 members stan & CIS I owe that the Republic of Kazakhstan is the real Moreover, competitive and popular majoritarian elections safe- for election every three years. Fifteen members of the Senate in each of the fourteen regions and two major cities. Primaries cradle of democracy and upcoming parliament election 2021 guard the vested interests of all the participating political parties are appointed by the President of Kazakhstan with the view to is an intra-party vote where one party candidate is elected. It would a giant leap towards greater community development in the elections and the Republic of Kazakhstan is no “excep- ensure representation for all the diverse national, cultural com- is held between supporters of a political party. It is used in the and achieving long awaited dreams of sustained spells of so- tion”. There have been no incident of pre/post-election engi- ponents of society. In August, seventeen Senate deputies from USA and resembles a political show, which thereby activates cio-economic prosperity and political manifestation. Bumpy ride to peace in Afghanistan weeks. Earlier, Dr Abdullah Abdullah, the chief of Afghan High However, “Peace in Afghanistan cannot be achieved without than leaving Afghanistan, he added. Iqbal Khan Peace Council, visited Pakistan in September.Hekmatyar be- bringing all stakeholders on board,” he added. Hekmatyar crit- He proposed that Afghan groups should have the opportunity longs to the exclusive club of veteran Afghan resistance leader- icized India and Iran, saying these were the only two states to enter into negotiations with each other at a neutral venue. ship who at the prime of their youth left their studies to strug- supporting the Ghani administration. “Iran supports the Ka- The discussion agenda would be withdrawal of the US from Af- gle against Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. He symbolizes bul government as it has problems with the US, while India ghanistan and an independent sovereign government. The oth- Intra-Afghan talks began the agony and pain of his generation, many of his ‘Comrades supports Ghani because of its issues with Pakistan,” he said, er national issues such as constitution and type of government in Doha on September 12 at Arms’ have left for their heavenly abode without seeing the while urging foreign powers to stop fighting proxy wars in Af- should be left for later talks after peace is restored. These are end of turmoil in their country. ghanistan. national issues and no external forces have the right to decide as an “Action Point” of the Landmark event of the visit was his Public Talk at premier Intra-Afghan talks began in Doha on September 12 as an “Ac- about these matters, he added. think-tank of Pakistan, Institute of Policy Studies, Islamabad, tion Point” of the US-Taliban Agreement of February 29.Sub- Hekmatyar said unfortunately some countries think a gap will US-Taliban Agreement of where he outlined his vision of Afghanistan’s future, charted stantive talks haven’t yet begun, both sides are struggling to be created once the US forces leave Afghanistan which they the challenges and pointed towards a viable way forward.For- converge on to the norms and format of talks. will be able to fill. He hoped the Americans would not repeat February 29.Substantive mer Premier of Afghanistan said, “The only durable solution Lorne Cook reported for the,The Associated Press that: the deadly mistake of the Soviets who established their puppet for peace in the Afghanistan lies in withdrawal of US forces “NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told reporterson government in Kabul before leaving Afghanistan. talks haven’t yet begun, and establishment of a non-aligned, independent and sovereign October 21 that the military alliance will not leave Afghanistan While talking about the current situation in Indian-adminis- government by the Afghan representatives”. He also urged until security conditions allow, even as some US troops might tered Jammu and Kashmir, Hekmatyar said that India should both sides are struggling India to “settle the Kashmir dispute according to wishes of be hoping to be back home in time for Christmas”. learn from the defeat of Soviet Union and NATO in Afghan- Kashmiri people”. During the visit,Gulbuddin Hekmatyar held On October 19, the US special envoy to Afghanistan warned istan, which proves force alone cannot resolve any issue.”I to converge on to the talks with Pakistani national leadership, including President, that “distressingly high” levels of violence, notably in the Tali- condemn atrocities and barbarism against innocent people in Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister.He discussed sever- ban stronghold of Helmand province threaten to derail peace Kashmir and other parts of the world,” he said. “The Kashmir norms and format of talks al issues, including the peace push, Afghan refugees, bilateral talks. The US stands committed to withdraw all foreign forces issue cannot be resolved by force. India should resolve it as per trade and student scholarships, with the Pakistani leadership. from Afghanistan by July 2021. In return, the Taliban pledged the will of Kashmiri people.” AKISTAN’S efforts for durable and permanent peace in He praised Pakistan by saying that getting the Taliban to the to prevent terrorist groups from using the Afghan soil for at- During his meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan on Oc- Afghanistan have received wider recognition. Knowing negotiating table without Islamabad’s backing was not possi- tacks, and promised to seek reconciliation with other Afghan tober 20, Hekmatyar appreciated Pakistan’s positive role in P well the inherent powerful fault lines of the peace pro- ble. “I am happy that Pakistan has adopted a new policy, sup- groups.Reduction in violence is the latest American buzz word facilitating the Afghan peace process.He also thanked Paki- cess, Pakistani leadership has also been cautioning the world porting the peace process, and reducing the tension between that implies Taliban should stop fighting while the Afghan Na- stan for its long-standing contribution to the socio-economic especially the US about the role of spoilers like India. Pakistan the two neighbours,” he said. tional Security Forces and the US led occupation forces should development of Afghanistan and for hosting millions of Afghan has appealed to all neighbours of Afghanistan to play their role As supreme leader of Hizb-e-Islami Afghanistan, he announced keep brow beating Taliban, with impunity and in clear violation refugees for more than four decades.Prime Minister, while to ongoing bring back stability and progress to Afghanistan and starting separate negotiations with the Afghan Taliban to help of February 29, 2020 US-Taliban Agreement. welcoming the guest, underscored historic bonds of friendship the entire region. Journey to Afghan peace is up for a bumpy bring peace to the war-torn country.”We have decided to start Hekmatyar said it was the requirement of justice that those and brotherhood between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Imran ride. All realistic assessments point towards bleak prospects of our own negotiations with the Taliban. First, it would be be- who have sacrificed for Afghanistan for so many years should Khan also warned against the damaging role of ‘spoilers’, with- a stable and peaceful Afghanistan—at least in immediate time- tween the Taliban and Hizb-e-Islami, and then all other political have the right to govern the country now.”We have lost one in and outside Afghanistan, as this could also undermine the frame. While Americans could soon become indifferent, Paki- parties will join us,” Hekmatyar announced. million people in the war. We have six million refugees and peace dividends to be accrued in terms of progress and pros- stan may have to confront a long-term problem at hand handle. Hekmatyar said Afghan President Ashraf Ghani wants to re- over three million internally-displaced people. We cannot tol- perity of the Afghan people. Former Prime Minster of Afghanistan Gulbuddin Hekmat- main in power, that constitutes “a big hurdle in [the progress erate foreign forces anymore on our land to kill our innocent Signals from the US side are pretty confusing, it won’t be an yar’sthree days visit to Pakistan marked the revival of contact. of ongoing] intra-Afghan dialogue.”He accused Ghani of not people,” he said. He said the US has been defeated in Afghani- overstatement to say that it is still keeping its options about As an erstwhile Mujahedeen leader, he has the reputation of consulting with political leaders before starting talks with the stan without achieving any goals and considers the corrupt and staying or leaving open. an Afghan leader having friendly disposition towards Pakistan. insurgents. “We support the peace agreement signed between incompetent Kabul government the main reason for its failure. – The writer is a freelance columnist; This was the second high-level visit from Afghanistan in recent the US and the Taliban despite reservations,” he said. It will be a mistake if the US now adopts another policy other e-mail: [email protected] IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Thursday, November 05, 2020 Italy agrees Briefs night-time curfew Shaheen reaches DNA ROME: Italian officials career best agreed on Wednesday to impose a night-time curfew, spot joining a slew of European nations in ramping up re- Sports Desk strictions in the face of a KARACHI: Emerging pac- dramatic surge in coronavi- er Shaheen Shah Afridi rus cases. But the measure, has achieved a career-best which restricts Italians to spot in the ICC ODI Bowler their homes between 10:00 Rankings, which were re- pm and 5:00 am, fell short of leased on Wednesday. the kind of rules in force in The 20-year-old has jumped countries including France, eight places to 16th spot Belgium and Germany. with 621 ranking points to Governments in Europe are become only the second struggling to get a hold of a Pakistan bowler after Mo- pandemic that has now in- hammad Amir (eighth) to fected more than 11 million feature inside the top-20. on the continent. Wahab Riaz after taking five Wednesday saw Russia an- wickets in the Zimbabwe se- nounce a daily record for ries has now moved to 60th cases and deaths, upping place while Mohammad pressure on the govern- Hasnain has taken a mas- ment only days after Pres- sive jump from the 202nd ident Vladimir Putin said position to the 120th spot. there were no plans for Shadab Khan dropped a lockdown. The United down to 30th, Imad Wasim States remains the worst-af- to 49th, Usman Shinwari fected country with more to 44th while Hasan Ali to than nine million cases and 49th. New Zealand’s Trent 230,000 deaths. President Boult is at the top spot, Donald Trump, who has while India’s Jasprit Bum- suffered from the virus, rah and Afghanistan’s Mu- faced off with Joe Biden in jeeb-ur-Rehman ranked sec- a long-awaited election on ond and third, respectively. Tuesday, with tens of mil- ISLAMABAD: Lt Col Khalid Taimur Akram (Retd), Executive Director, CGSS & Major Gohar Zia (Retd), Member Board of lions of mask-wearing Amer- Meanwhile, in batsmen Experts, CGSS met with Akan Rakhmetullin, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Pakistan. – DNA rankings, Pakistan’s white- icans streaming to the polls. ball skipper Babar Azam The virus has transformed has edged closer to the the election, with many mil- second spot in the ICC ODI lions avoiding the queues Batsman Rankings. He has and the risk of infection by retained third-ranking but ‘Azerbaijan to ensure security returning postal votes be- has gained 8 points to rise fore election day. Trump’s to 837 points after scoring handling of the virus has also 221 runs. The 26-year-old been under the microscope. now trails behind India’s With results from crucial Rohit Sharma by 18 points, battleground states not yet of Armenians in Karabakh’ returned, the election was on while Virat Kohli is ranked number-one on 871 points. I many times said that all those who live in Nagorno-Karabakh will continue to live there in peace and dignity. a knife-edge on Wednesday Imam-ul-Haq has been with neither candidate taking dropped to 12th from 11th, Armenians are our citizens. There are thousands of Armenians who live in different parts of Azerbaijan a decisive lead. Fakhar Zaman to 18th from He added that these citizens will or less see on the ground, I think attacking other countries. There- 21th while Haris Sohail has DNA live much better than the life is the only way how things can fore, this political support which Hockey legend retained his 33rd spot. they live today under the suppres- happen. Therefore, it was not a started in the early hours of the BAKU: President Ilham Aliyev has sion of the junta regime in Na- kind of a green light for us. We clashes and continues up to now Rashid Jr. Pak decides said that Azerbaijan will ensure gorno-Karabakh. responded to the Armenian at- is very important for the conflict passes away safety of Armenians who live in Asked if Azerbaijan started to tack on September 27 without any resolution,” said the president. advance Nagorno-Karabakh in the same taste the flavour of the victory, Al- 100% understanding who will do Aliyev denied the presence of any ji- purchases of speech where he said that the iyev said: “Our task was to restore what. We just did what we thought hadists in the country fighting on the Sports Desk ongoing military operations will the territorial integrity of Azerbai- was right to defend our country, to side of Azerbaijan. He added that so KARACHI: vaccines stop once Armenian troops are jan, and we are coming closer to defend our people, and to restore far Azerbaijan had been presented Legend- withdrawn from occupied Azerbai- this task.” The president added justice,” Aliyev said. Speaking no evidence proving this. “We can ary hockey From Page 01 jani territories. Aliyev made the that Azerbaijan was strictly com- about Turkey’s political and moral mobilize several times more if we player, for- vaccines on an emergency remarks in an interview with the mitted to the peaceful settlement support to Azerbaijan, Aliyev de- announce the total mobilization. We mer captain basis for around 10 million Italian newspaper. talks in the past 30 years, waiting scribed it as very important. have modern weapons. We have so- nationals. In its first phase, “I many times said that all those for the restoration of its territorial ready to do it on the battlefield “I many times referred to the fact phisticated technology. And we have Olympian the vaccines will be made who live in Nagorno-Karabakh will integrity. Meanwhile, he stressed what we are doing,” Aliyev said. that this is only political and mor- a very high moral spirit. Therefore, Abdul Rashid Jr. has died available for elderly citizens continue to live there in peace Armenia’s provoking statements Speaking about Russia’s position al support, but it was sufficient. there is no need for that,” he add- at the age of 79. Accord - and health workers. and dignity. Armenians are our and actions in the past couple of not to intervene in the situation, Because such a strong country ed. Aliyev said that Azerbaijan had ing to sources, he was suf - PM Imran Khan was sought citizens. There are thousands of years. “So the last one took place Aliyev said that being one of the as Turkey when openly declares enough evidence about foreigners fering from kidney disease for allowing the inter-minis- Armenians who live in different on September 27. We had to re- co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk its position on this issue, it also fighting on the Armenian side. and was undergoing treat- terial committee for holding parts of Azerbaijan, primarily in spond and our response was very Group which created the legal sends the signal to the whole “We know that PKK is there, we ment at a private hospital negotiations with vaccine Baku, and those Armenians who sensitive to Armenia. So, when we basis for a peaceful solution to world, that Azerbaijan is doing the know that some terrorists from the in Islamabad. His funeral makers besides ordering live in Nagorno-Karabakh can be talk about the victory we did not the conflict, “mediators must be right thing. Azerbaijan is restor- Middle East joined the so-called prayers will be offered the Economic Coordination sure that their security will be pro- put in front of us such a target. We neutral, no matter how they feel ing its territorial integrity, Azer- “army of Nagorno-Karabakh”. in Bannu. On the demise Committee (ECC) for con- vided, their financial situation will wanted to resolve it at the nego- about the situation”. “Therefore, baijan is fighting on its territory. Therefore, unfortunately, this issue of Olympian, Pakistan sidering the matter on an be much better,” Aliyev said. tiation table. But we were always the neutrality now which we more We are not aggressors, we are not is absolutely out of the picture. Hockey Federation (PHF) emergency basis. Brigadier Khalid Sajjad It read that the trials of COV- Khokhar and Secretary ID-19 vaccines have entered General Olympian Asif into its third phase on the Aisam to protest global level and all countries Bajwa express grief to his started advance booking for family and prayed for the the vaccines expected to be against Macron in departed soul. They said introduced in the first and that his services will al- second quarters of 2021. Paris Masters ways be remembered. The ministry stated in its He was considered as the spect the religion of Islam letter that Pakistan con- best center forward of his DNA and make fun of our Proph- tacted Gavi, the Vaccine time and was the only leg - et Mohammad (PBUH),” he Alliance, for getting free-of- endary athlete to win gold KARACHI: Pakistan’s Ten- said. “Islam only preaches cost vaccines or its availa- (1968), silver (1972), and nis star, Aisam-ul-Haq has the message of peace and bility on discounted prices. decided to protest peaceful- love and respect for all the bronze (1976) medals in It is expected to get vac- ly against French President Prophets,” he added. the Olympic games. By cines from Gavi by the end Emmanuel Macron during “I urge not just Muslim ath- the time he retired, he of 2021. It is pertinent to this week’s Paris Masters letes but athletes all over had scored the most 96 mention here that the mat- Tennis tournament. The the world who respect oth- international goals for Pa- ter related to the advance 40-year-old posted a video er religions – to show sol- kistan. Rashid Jr. was also purchases of COVID-19 vac- message and said that he will idarity, unity by wearing a the manager of the nation- cines was also discussed by be wearing a white armband white armband and to create al team that won the 1994 the National Command and against the blasphemous awareness that we, as human Hockey World Cup. The Operation Centre (NCOC). publications. He empha- beings and athletes, we don’t Pakistan Cricket Board sized that he as an athlete disrespect people and coun- (PCB) also offered condo- US approves has learned to respect all tries who disrespect other lences for the legend. $600m sale of cultures, religions, cultures, religions,” he concluded. faith, and beliefs. He add- Aisam will play on Wednes- CAS sets date armed drones ed that freedom of speech day in the first round of doesn’t disrespect others’ the Paris Master’s mixed for Akmal’s to Taiwan religion. “This peaceful pro- doubles event. He will test is against Macron who, partner with Stefanos Tsit- ban appeal sadly and disappointingly, is sipas of Greece. The duo Foreign Desk endorsing and encouraging will lock horns against ISLAMABAD: Dr. Faisal Sultan Prime Minister Special Minister Advisor for Health, Secretary Sports Desk WASHINGTON: The Unit- this kind of behavior where Jamie Murray and Neal Health Amir Ashrif Khawaja and VC Prof. Tanvir Khaliq inaugurating school of Dentistry project ed States plans to sell four people are allowed to disre- Skupski of Great Britain. of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University. – DNA LAHORE: Court of Arbi- armed MQ-9 Reaper drones tration for Sports (CAS) to Taiwan, the US Depart- has reportedly fixed a ment of State announced on date for the hearing of Tuesday, in a sale that is likely banned Pakistani cricket- to further anger China, which Armenia preparing grounds for further er Umar Akmal’s appeal. claims the self-ruled island According to sources, the as its own. The $600m deal virtual hearing will be would be the first such sale held on December 1. CAS since the administration of attacks against civilians: Presidential aide has appointed an adjudi- US President Donald Trump loosened US policy on the Armenian armed forces are shelling with heavy artillery villages of occupied Aghdam region of cator from the Queen’s export of sophisticated and Council to hear the case closely guarded drone tech- Azerbaijan. It was obvious in the statement of MFA Armenia that they were paving the ground and will decide the appeal nology. The sale supports Tai- case, however, no date wan’s “continuing efforts to for new war crimes against Azerbaijani civilians,” he wrote on Twitter has been announced. modernize its armed forces It must be noted that and to maintain a credible de- face by firing Smerch and SCUD cause severe, partial to full-thick- problems,“ Hajiyev tweeted. CAS had accepted Pa - fensive capability”, the State DNA ballistic missiles to Ganja , Barda ness thermal and chemical burns. Under the tweet, Hajiyev post - kistan Cricket Board Department said in a state- etc,” Hajiyev wrote on his official Armenia used phosphorus UXOs ed his interview with The Tel - (PCB) request to con - ment. It will also help main- BAKU: Presidential aide Hikmat Twitter account on. [unexploded ordnance],” he egraph headlined “Azerbaijan duct the hearing of Umar tain political stability and Hajiyev has said that Armenia is On November 4, Hajiyev reported warned. The presidential aide claims to have retaken enough Akmal’s case virtually. the military balance in the preparing grounds for further in- heavy artillery shelling by Arme- also tweeted: “Attacks on civilians land in Nagorno-Karabakh war PCB filed an appeal region, it added. The State discriminate attacks against the nian troops in villages of Azerbai- or civilian objects as well as on to resettle 500,000 Azeris”. against the reduction Department’s formal notifi- Azerbaijani civilians. jan’s occupied Aghdam region. forests or other kinds of plant Armenian armed forces launched in Akmal’s ban where - cation gives the US Congress Hajiyev made the remarks to the “Armenian armed forces are shell- cover White Phosphorus shells a large-scale operation in the 30 days to object, but that is as Akmal appealed for Armenian Foreign Ministry’s ing with heavy artillery villages of prohibited under the Protocol III front-line zone on September 27 at further reduction in his unlikely given the broad bi- earlier statement that “in case of occupied Aghdam region of Azer- on Prohibitions or Restrictions 6 am, shelling the positions of the partisan support in Washing- suspension. existential threat created for the baijan. It was obvious in the state- on Use of Incendiary Weapons of Azerbaijani army from large-cali- Remember, ex-Supreme ton for the defence of Taiwan. Artsakh people and the Artsakh ment of MFA Armenia that they UN Convention on Certain Con- bre weapons, mortars, and artil- The drones deal, first report- Court judge Mr. Justice government, the defence army were paving the ground for new ventional Weapons of 1980.” lery installations of various cali- (retd) Faqir Muhammad ed in mid-October, is the lat- has an integral right to defend its war crimes against Azerbaijani ci- of Azerbaijan. Unexploded phos- He added that reconciliation with bres. Armenia has been targeting Khokhar, in his capac- est in a series of sales of mili- population and to counter-attack tary equipment and weapons vilians,” he wrote on Twitter. phorus ordinance was neutralized Armenia is not going to be easy. Azerbaijan’s densely populated ity as an independent the enemy”. “By such bellicose sales to Taiwan worth about On November 3, Hajiyev posted by ANAMA,” he said. “Reconciliation is not going to be areas and infrastructure projects. adjudicator had reduced statement and based on fabricated on Twitter the video of unexplod- easy, and it will require a lot of Armenia launched missile attacks $4.2bn, which have included “Weapons containing white phos- Akmal’s ban to 1.5 years narrative MFA Armenia prepares ed white phosphorus ordnance effort. But we are ready to bring on Azerbaijani cities and regions - Harpoon anti-ship missiles, phorus are extremely toxic when from 3 years. The crick - the ground for indiscriminate at- being neutralized by ANAMA inhaled, ingested or absorbed investments/our soft power to Ganja, Barda, Mingachevir, Khizi, air-launched SLAM-ER cruise eter was charged under tacks against Azerbaijani civilians. experts. “Armenia continues to through burned areas and can Karabakh. Azerbaijan is a multi- Absheron, Tartar, Gabala, Kur- missiles, and mobile light Article 7.5.4 of the PCB Armenia as a state sponsoring use white phosphorus projectiles have severe negative impacts cultural society - Armenians living damir, Siyazan, Goranboy, Agh- rocket launchers. Anti-Corruption Code. terrorism demonstrated its true against civilians in Tartar region on human health. Such weapons elsewhere in our country with no dam among others. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Thursday, November 05, 2020 Palestinian Briefs official banned from Al-Aqsa US DNA withdraws JERUSALEM: Israel has banned the deputy direc- from Paris tor of the Jerusalem Waqf Department from entering agreement Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for six months. Foreign Desk “I have received an Israe- NEW YORK: After a three- li order banning me from year delay, the US has be- Al-Aqsa Mosque for six come the first nation in the month,” Sheikh Najeh Ba- world to formally withdraw kirat told Anadolu Agency from the Paris climate agree- on Wednesday. He said the ment. President Trump an- Israeli authorities have giv- nounced the move in June en no reason for the ban. 2017, but UN regulations Bakirat noted that Israeli meant that his decision only police and intelligence had takes effect today, the day raided his office last week, after the US election. The citing a threat to Israel’s US could re-join it in future, security. Israel had banned should a president choose Bakirat from entering the to do so. The Paris deal was Al-Aqsa Mosque for 23 drafted in 2015 to strengthen times since 2001 and de- the global response to the tained him 13 times. threat of climate change. “I reject this Israeli ban It aims to keep the global order,” he said. “This is an temperature rise this cen- Israeli attempt to empty tury well below 2C above Al-Aqsa Mosque and disrupt pre-industrial levels and the work of the Waqf depart- to pursue efforts to limit ment in Jerusalem,” he add- the temperature increase ed. Al-Aqsa Mosque is the even further to 1.5C. The world’s third-holiest site for delay is down to the com- Muslims. Jews call the area plex rules that were built the Temple Mount, claiming into the Paris agreement it was the site of two Jewish to cope with the possibility ISLAMABAD: Chairman of Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Sefik Dzaferovic planting saplings at temples in ancient times. that a future US president E-7 Bosnia and Herzegovina Park after its inauguration. – DNA Israel occupied East Jerusa- might decide to withdraw lem, where Al-Aqsa is locat- the country from the deal. ed, during the 1967 Arab-Is- Previous attempts to put to- raeli War. It annexed the gether a global pact on cli- entire city in 1980 in a move mate change had foundered never recognized by the in- because of internal US PM’s relief package to boost ternational community. politics. The Clinton ad- ministration was unable to Assad regime secure Senate backing for the Kyoto Protocol, agreed attacks kill 7 in 1997. So in the run up exports, says Iftikhar Malik to the Paris climate talks, civilians President Obama’s negotia- Hailing the package, Iftikhar Ali Malik said here Wednesday that it was long awaited tors wanted to ensure that Web Desk it would take time for the demand of the entire business community which the prime minister had fulfilled. He US to get out if there was a IDLIB: Seven civilians were change in leadership. said 50 per cent record reduction in power tariff would instantly address killed and 13 others injured in regime artillery shelling LAHORE: The epoch making had fulfilled. He said 50 per cent ed 25 per cent relief on the regretted that the contracts bility. During the pandemic of of civilian areas on Wednes- Ethiopia package offered by Prime Min - record reduction in power tariff basis of their previous bills. signed with power generation COVID-19, economy was frac- day in Syria’s northwestern ister Imran Khan is bound to would instantly address the most He said an end to peak-hour sys- companies during previous ten- tured, however ,the PM suc - Idlib province, according declares boost export, poised to pro - burning issue of high cost of do- tem for commercial users, with ures resulted in production of cessful strategy steered the to the White Helmets civil emergency mote small and medium enter- ing business compared to neigh- provision of uniform electrici- high-cost power which had bad country out of crisis with bare defense agency. The White prises, promise to strength na - bouring countries. He said now ty rates round the clock would effects on industrial sector. minimum casualties, he added. Helmets said regime at- in Tigray tional economy and bring sigh traders and entrepreneurs could eliminate the prevailing dispari- The SAARC CCI president He said taxation be totally tacks left four civilians dead of relief and solace to business effectively compete global mar- ty in doing of business. He said further said major chunk of streamlined with broadening in Ariha city, two in Kafar- community badly hit by globally kets and boost export worldwide. a strong infrastructure of energy the economies of Japan,Chi- of tax base instead of levying ya village and one in Idlib Foreign Desk deadly virus pandemic Covid 19. Iftikhar Ali Malik said the was vital to help industries grow na,France and several other double taxation on existing tax city. Another 13 civilians ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopia’s Hailing the package, President package would promote indus - and compete with global market. developed countries was based payers. He said that United Busi- were wounded by the shell- government has declared SAARC Chamber and Chairman tries in the country that had He said that now Pakistan on promotion of SME sector ness Group would fully support ing and were transferred a state of emergency in the United Business Group Iftikhar suffered losses in the past would not lag behind India and and the PM must toe the same the government for brining non to nearby hospitals. In May northern Tigray region after Ali Malik said here Wednesday due to high power tariff. He Bangladesh in terms of exports. policy to attain sustainable eco - tax payers into tax net which, 2017, Turkey, Russia and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that it was long awaited demand said for next three years, all He said that industrialisation nomic stability on sound foot - he added, was need of the hour Iran announced that they accused the opposition-led of the entire business commu- industries on additional usage would create ample job oppor- ings which he added was also without which the country could had reached an agreement local government of attack- nity which the prime minister of electricity would be provid - tunities for jobless people. He pre requisite for political sta - not make progress. – APP to establish a de-escalation ing federal troops and trying zone in Idlib, as part of the to “loot” military assets. Astana talks on Syria. A statement issued by Abiy’s Libyan factions agree Despite subsequent under- office on Wednesday said the ‘Armenia must be held standings that were con- Federal Council of Ministers cluded for the ceasefire in made the declaration “recog- on implementation of Idlib, the most recent of nising that illegal and violent which was last January, the activities within the National ceasefire deal accountable for its crimes’ regime forces and their al- Regional State of Tigray are administration in the east, Armenia, grossly violating the requirements of international lies continued their attacks endangering the constitution Web Desk backed by renegade military on the region. Since January and constitutional order”. commander, Khalifa Haftar. humanitarian law, makes armed strikes against civilians, children, 2019, the attacks have killed “Our defence forces … have TRIPOLI: Libya’s rival mil- Haftar, backed by Egypt, more than 1,800 civilians been ordered to carry out itary factions have agreed Russia and the United Arab women, and the elderly, said Azerbaijani ombudsman and displaced more than their mission to save the on a plan for implementing Emirates, launched an offen- ist acts, a gross violation of internation- 1.94 million people who fled country. The final point a ceasefire deal reached last sive on Tripoli in April 2019 DNA al humanitarian law witnessed by the to relatively calm areas or of the red line has been month, the United Nations’ but was beaten back in June international community, in particular close to the Turkish border. crossed. Force is being used acting envoy to Libya Steph- by the GNA with military sup- BAKU: Aggressor Armenia, which the violation of the provisions of the IV On March 5, Turkish Presi- as the last measure to save anie Williams has said. port from Turkey. has held the Azerbaijani historical Geneva Convention relative to the Pro- dent Recep Tayyip Erdogan the people and the country,” The announcement on Tues- The warring factions re- and ancient lands under occupation tection of Civilian Persons in Time of and Russia’s Vladimir Putin Abiy said in a social media day came one day after a turned to the negotiating ta- for almost 30 years, has committed War, as well as the UN Convention on announced that they had post. Military operations in meeting of a joint military ble in September in UN-sup- numerous war crimes, massacres, and the Rights of the Child, testifies to the reached a ceasefire agree- the region have commenced, commission to discuss the ported talks held in Morocco, genocide during this period, Azerbai- neglectful and disrespectful attitude of ment in Idlib, which took Abiy’s spokeswoman Billene implementation of the deal Egypt and Switzerland. jani Human Rights Commissioner the Armenian political leadership to the effect the next day. Seyoum told the Reuters opened on home soil for the The latest talks are taking (Ombudsman) Sabina Aliyeva said in universal values, which are part of the norms of international law,” Aliyeva said. news agency on Wednesday, first time. The meeting fol- place in the remote desert an interview with Trend news agency Azerbaijani historical and cultural herit- “From the very first days, we conduct- Beijing without giving further de- lowed a “permanent” cease- oasis of Ghadames, some on Nov. 3. “This country demonstrates age.” “In this regard, the attacks on ed missions to investigate the facts of tails. In September, Tigray fire agreement signed by the 465km (290 miles) south- its fascist and terrorist essence even to- ancient Ganja city with ballistic mis- terror in Naftalan, Tartar, Ganja, Bar- deny Nepali held regional elections in de- warring factions in Switzer- west of Tripoli and near Lib- day,” Aliyeva said. “First of all, Armenia, siles caused great damage to cultur- da and also visited the relatives of the fiance of the federal govern- land last month, intended to ya’s borders with Algeria and grossly violating the requirements of al sites related to the world cultural dead and wounded and met with the opposition’s ment, which called the vote pave the way towards a politi- Tunisia – far from the power international humanitarian law, makes heritage,” the ombudsman said. wounded,” ombudsman said. “illegal”. The row has esca- cal solution to the conflict. bases of either side. armed strikes against civilians, children, Thus, Aliyeva emphasized that the in- “We prepared five reports based accusations lated in recent days with both A major oil producer, Libya In the meeting, the two sides women, and the elderly.” “To be more ternational humanitarian law, including on the factual materials collected sides accusing each other of has been wracked by vio- agreed to “establish a mili- precise, the Armenian Armed Forces, the 1954 UNESCO Hague Convention during the field investigations and Foreign Desk plotting a military conflict. lence since a NATO-backed tary subcommittee to over- continue their war crimes, violating for the Protection of Cultural Property presented them to the internation - BEIJING: China and Nepal uprising in 2011 overthrew see the withdrawal of mili- the humanitarian ceasefire three times, in the Event of Armed Conflict, the 1972 al community,” Aliyeva said. Nigeria fire and killed longtime leader tary forces to their respective using prohibited ammunition, missile Convention concerning the Protection “Currently, we are preparing the sixth denied the accusations of Muammar Gaddafi. bases and the departure of systems and heavy artillery, fired on set- of World Cultural and Natural Heritage, report in connection with the numer- Nepali opposition legislators displaces It has since been dominated foreign forces from the front tlements and civilian infrastructure lo- the IV Geneva Convention relative to the ous human casualties and destruction who said Beijing had seized by armed groups and divided lines,” Williams said. cated far beyond the conflict zone,” om- Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of caused by the Armenian Armed Forces’ territory along the Himalayan thousands between two bitterly opposed The commission also decided budsman added. “As a result, there are War of 1949, the 1992 European Con- another shelling of densely populated border between the two na- administrations: the UN-rec- to “meet in Sirte as soon as numerous casualties among civilians, vention on the Protection of the Archae- areas of Barda district by using prohibit- tions. Jeevan Bahadur Shahi, as well as massive destruction,” Aliyeva ological Heritage and other international a provincial legislator of the Web Desk ognised Government of Na- possible” and make the cen- ed cluster shells,” the ombudsman said. tional Accord (GNA) based in tral coastal city its headquar- said. “Armenia is also targeting religious documents were grossly violated. “This report will also be presented to opposition Nepali Congress ABUJA: A fire at an inter- the capital Tripoli, and a rival ters, Williams added. and cultural monuments, shrines, and “In general, these criminal acts, terror- the international community.” party, said Chinese troops nally displaced persons had crossed the border and camp in northern Nigeria built nine concrete struc- left at least 7,200 people tures about one kilometre without shelter, authorities (0.6 miles) inside Nepal, at said early on Wednesday. Limi in the district of Humla A total of 1,200 tents were Hydrometeorology is important for bordering Tibet. Shahi, who burned in the fire at the represents the area, told Reu- camp in Gajiram village in ters that China did not object Borno state, according to when Nepali villagers built a Yabawa Kolo, an official from ensuring our security: Mirziyoyev road in the sparsely populat- Nigeria’s Emergency Man- ed area 10 years ago. agement Agency (SEMA). The material and technical base of the Center for Hydrometeorological Service is outdated, “They are now saying the Officials said the incident, and the economic profitability is low. In particular, over the past 9 months, the small valley belongs to which occurred last week, them,” Shahi said. was the latest in a “series of center was able to cover only 6 percent of expenses from its own income The claims were first report- the annual fire outbreaks” at Hydrometeorological Service is their power generation. In addi- instructed to install locators in ed on Tuesday by London’s the camp, reported an on- onitoring esk outdated, and the economic prof- tion, it is possible to provide paid Bukhara, Navoi, Surkhandarya and Daily Telegraph newspaper, line news website called the M D itability is low. In particular, over services to Internet services for Namangan regions in the coming which quoted Shahi and an- Premium Times. The camp TASHKENT: President of Uzbek- the past 9 months, the center was weather forecasting, clusters and years, automate all meteorological other Nepali politician as includes those who escaped istan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a able to cover only 6 percent of ex- foreign scientific institutions. The stations, build new stations and saying China had annexed the violence of the Boko meeting on the priority tasks of im- dozens of hectares from the Haram armed group. Kolo penses from its own income. Hydrometeorological Center stores posts. The implementation of these proving the activities of the domes- Hydrometeorology is one of the observational data for the last 100 measures will improve the quality Himalayan nation bordering said the government sent hu- tic hydrometeorological service. Tibet, beginning in May. manitarian aid to the camp’s areas important for ensuring our years. That’s 18 million sheets. The and efficiency of the meteorological The hydrometeorological service is China seized control of Tibet residents. Five children were security. Today the main task is to meeting set the task of fully digitiz- service. Uzhydromet is the region- important for many areas, such as in 1950 in what it describes killed and 7,457 people lost change the quality of services in the ing this data. The deficiencies in al center of the World Meteorolog- agriculture, energy, transport, ecol- as a “peaceful liberation”. their tents in a fire last year system, - said Shavkat Mirziyoyev. the material and technical support ical Organization. Stressing the im- ogy. But due to the lack of proper “It is not true that China has at a refugee camp in Bor- The meeting presented a presenta- of the meteorological service are portance of preserving this status, attention over the years, this area encroached our land and had no state, reported Anadolu tion on the phased commercializa- considered in detail. It was noted the head of state instructed to or- in Uzbekistan has lagged behind constructed buildings there,” Agency. Armed groups have tion of the center’s services. services. The presence of many that only 14 out of 70 weather sta- ganize a regional hub in Samarkand the times. Upper-air observations said Sewa Lamsal, a spokes- forced more than two million Today meteorological data is pro- unused features is indicated. For tions are automated. The weather in 2022 to collect, process and store have not been conducted since woman for Nepal’s foreign people to flee their homes vided free of charge to 35 depart- example, next year, on the basis forecast is made using 10-year-old backup data. Meteorological data is 1995, which reduces the reliability ments, including about 20 com- of a public-private partnership, software, which negatively affects one of the important factors in en- ministry, but she did not elab- since 2009 when Boko Har- orate. In Beijing, a foreign am began an armed cam- of weather data. According to inter- mercial organizations. The cost of one solar power plant will be built the promptness of preparing data suring the efficiency of agriculture. ministry spokesman, Wang paign. Some 30,000 people national standards, there should be services is lower than the cost and in Karmaninsky and Nurabad dis- on weather and natural disasters. Overseas enterprises of the agro-in- Wenbin, dismissed the report have been killed in the con- 4,000 stations on the territory of has not been revised for 15 years. tricts, and in 2022 - three solar It was emphasized that the exist- dustrial complex are provided with of China seizing territory from flict and millions forced from our country, but in reality there The head of state stressed the and one wind power plants. These ing three weather radars - in Tash- more than 20 types of services such their homes. are only 335. The material and importance of revising prices and stations will use the services of kent, Samarkand and Nukus - are as determination of plant moisture, Nepal as a “completely un- technical base of the Center for expanding the coverage of paid the meteorological service to plan not enough. In this regard, it was precipitation, soil temperature. founded rumour”. – APP IslamabadTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2020 |P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST Matiari- Briefs Lahore Indonesian envoy meets HVDC Lahore still line being a corona completed hotspot: ASEAN committee chairman Dr Yasmin DNA BEIJING: Recently, one of Abid Raza the key projects of CPEC, Matiari to Lahore ±660 kV LAHORE: Punjab Health High Voltage Direct Current Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid (HVDC) Transmission Line said on Wednesday the ma- Project, has almost been jority of the coronavirus completed as its Lahore cases in Punjab are being converter station DC bipo- reported from Lahore. lar finished open line test, “Lahore has always been Gwadar Pro reported on Punjab’s coronavirus hot- Wednesday. The 886 kilo- spot ever since the pan- meters of transmission line demic hit Pakistan and even runs from the southwest to now, most [people] testing the northeast of Pakistan, positive are from Lahore,” passing through the prov- she said while speaking to a inces of Sindh and Punjab. private channel. It is the first ±660 kV DC Over 200 neighbourhoods project overseas of the in Lahore are under smart State Grid Company of Chi- lockdowns. Dr Rashid said na (SGCC) with completely that the virus hot spots are independent intellectual continuously changing in property rights, and all its Lahore. She said that a to- economic and technical in- tal of 1.6 million tests have dicators are at the interna- been conducted so far. tional leading level. Across Punjab, smart lock- Due to the old circuits and downs have been imposed inadequate power transmis- in 44 areas in Multan, 47 in sion channels, it is difficult Rawalpindi, 16 in Sahiwal, to transport the abundant 24 in Sargodha, 37 in Baha- power resources in south- walpur and 17 in Dera Ghazi ern Pakistan to the north, Khan. Another 34 localities where people suffer from in Faisalabad, 35 in Bhak- a severe shortage of elec- kur 35 and 14 areas in Gu- tricity. The change came jranwala are under a smart in 2015. In the summer of lockdown. 2015, a severe heat wave The federal government struck southern Pakistan said it is closely monitor- ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Indonesia Adam Mulawarman Tugio, S.H., L.L.M. paid a courtesy call on the Chairman ASEAN Committee and caused the deaths of ing Lahore “as every sec- in Islamabad (ACI), Dato Mahmud Saidin, High Commissioner of Brunei, at Embassy of Brunei Darussalam, Islamabad. about 2,000 people from de- ond case is being reported Both the dignitaries spent some time together and discussed matters of mutual interest. DNA hydration and heat stroke. there”. People have been in- The power outage was one structed to wear face masks of the main reasons for this every time they go out, tragedy. The same year, avoid crowded places and China and Pakistan agreed practice social distancing. to form a ‘1+4’ cooperation In the last 24 hrs, 1,313 new ‘BRI very concerned about structure with the CPEC cases were reported and 18 at the center and Gwadar people died across the coun- Port, energy, transport in- try. Nearly 14,700 active frastructure and industrial cases have been recorded. Pakistan’s environment’ cooperation being the four key areas to achieve com- Nandipur By the end of 2019, China had participated in more than 160 climate projects in countries along BRI, mon development. corruption involving wind power, solar power, hydropower, biomass power, geothermal and other types of projects Khusro case referred adapting to climate change, China dropower Station, Karot Hydro- The main problems encountered es that have been successfully DNA has carried out climate projects. power Station. by climate change projects in this implemented, which contribute lauds EU’s to FIA By the end of 2019, China had Of the 50 projects listed in the region include the coordination to the local economy, society, en- ISLAMABAD: The Internation- participated in more than 160 report, 9 are CPEC projects. Liu between the investing enterprises vironment, and climate change assistance al Institute of Green Finance climate projects in countries Huixin, the Research fellow, add- and the BRI countries, the market response. Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Minister for (IIGF) of China Central Univer- along BRI, involving wind pow- ed that BRI is very concerned competition for the projects, as “In the future, China will es - Economic Affairs, Makhdum ISLAMABAD: The govern- sity of Finance and Economics er, solar power, hydropower, about Pakistan’s climate and en- well as the risk assessment sys- tablish standards for climate Khusro Bakhtyar on Wednes- ment on Wednesday re- (CUFE) released BRI climate fi- biomass power, geothermal and vironment. tem and financing methods for investment and financing to day reviewed the on-going ferred the Nandipur power nance report which emphatically other types of projects. China has invested in renewable project investment. guide more projects under BRI, and pipeline European Un- project corruption case to analyzes several cases of CPEC Among them, several projects energy projects to ease local ener- Professor Wang Yao, the dean of increase investment in renewa- ion-Funded projects worth the Federal Investigation projects, Gwadar Pro reported in Pakistan are mentioned, such gy shortage while also protecting IIGF, said that including Pakistan, ble energy projects, gradually Euro 493 million and 108 Agency (FIA). on Wednesday. as 900 MW Photovoltaic Pow- sustainable development. China’s climate investment and fi- abandon investment in fossil million respectively in Paki- Taking to social networking According to the report, to help er Plant (on Ground) in Punjab The report also mentioned the nancing in the countries along BRI energy, and promote low-car- stan. He chaired a high-lev- website, Twitter, Federal the countries along BRI enhance Province, Dawood Wind Power challenges which Chinese inves- has achieved many fruits. bon transformation of local in - el portfolio review meeting Minister for Energy Omar their capacity of mitigating and Project, 30MW PV Plant, N-J Hy- tors are facing. Meanwhile, there are many cas- dustries,” Wang said. of European Union-Funded Ayub Khan announced that projects in Pakistan, said a he directed to refer the case press release issued here. pertaining to Rs 80 billion The minister appreciated diversion of funds by the Saudi Arab the humanitarian assistance Pakistan Muslim League- provided by EU during Nawaz (PML-N) govern- eases curbs on floods and support for tem- ment in Nandipur power porarily dislocated persons, plant earmarked for PSO and most recently for COV- fuel payment to construc- foreign workers ID- 19 pandemic. tion and covering losses in RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will remove several key restric- He also appreciated the fuel to the FIA. tions on foreign workers in an overhaul of the kingdom’s MoU of Multi Indicative He asked the FIA to bring all controversial labor policies, part of a plan to attract over- Program (MIP) 2014-2020 those involved in the mega seas talent and increase job market mobility. for Pakistan amounting 618 corruption case to justice Non-Saudis will no longer need their employer’s permis- million including develop- at the earliest. Earlier on sion to change jobs, travel abroad or leave the country ment cooperation in rural March 18, the accountability permanently, according to Sattam Alharbi, a deputy areas development, good court had rejected the acquit- minister at the Ministry of Human Resources and So- governance, human rights, tal plea of former prime min- cial Development. “Runaway” reports that employers and rule of law in the coun- ister Raja Pervaiz Asharaf in can file against foreign workers who stop showing up to try. He laid stress to stream- the Nandipur power project their jobs -- effectively rendering them fugitives -- will be line SDGs objectives and reference. The verdict had abolished and replaced with a procedure for ending their European Consensus on been pronounced by AC contract, Alharbi said in an interview with Bloomberg Development 2017. Judge Azam Khan. The court on Wednesday. The new rules will come into effect on The minister underlined after rejecting the acquittal March 14 and apply to all foreign workers in the private the importance for opening plea of the PPP stalwart, or- sector, regardless of salary level, he said. The changes up the new bilateral priority dered to continue the trial in could have a dramatic effect on Saudi Arabia’s labor mar- areas in the sector of agri- the reference. ket and the lives of the 10.5 million foreign workers who culture, industrialization, Accused could not be given make up about a third of the kingdom’s population. digitalization, and climate relief under the amended The current “kafala” or “sponsorship” system, used for change for next MIP 2021- laws of the NAB, the court expatriates in Gulf Arab countries for decades, has been 2027. He said that Pakistan had said in its verdict. The criticized by human rights groups as a form of indentured needed an inclusive eco- former prime minister had servitude. Some economists argue that the system also nomic growth and strength- filed an acquittal plea under entrenches a practice of private employers hiring cheap- ening SMEs in post-COVID the new amended national er and more easily-controlled foreign workers who enjoy scenario. accountability laws. = DNA scant protections, even as Saudi unemployment rises. “These changes are not small changes -- it’s huge,” Al- Motorway NCOC harbi said, explaining that the government had worked on the overhaul for two years. “We aim to achieve more rape suspect proposes inclusion for Saudis, attract talent, improve the working on judicial ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Maldives Farzana Zahir presenting her credentials conditions, make Saudi Arabia’s labor market more dy- micro, smart namic and productive.” – DNA remand lockdowns to the President of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi. – DNA DNA Raja Pervaiz LAHORE: An Anti-Terror- ISLAMABAD: The National ism Court (ATC) on Wednes- Command and Operation RCCI assures full support to PIA in revival day sent Shafqat, one of the Center (NCOC), while ex- two key suspects in the La- pressing reservations over CEO Arshad Malik said that the financial restructuring of the national airline, new fleet hore-motorway gang rape continuous increase in coro- of aircrafts, training of staff and new destinations for flights are being given priority case to jail on 14-day judicial navirus deaths and cases in remand The Lahore-motor- the country, has on Wednes- nancial restructuring of the national four hundred and fifty billion, for forward and play their due role in Chamber members. The Chamber way gang rape suspect was day proposed to impose mi- Shujaat Hamza airline, new fleet of aircrafts, train- which a financial plan is being rescuing the national airline from will also be provided other incen- produced before Lahore’s cro and smart lockdowns. ing of staff and new destinations for worked out. The PIA is facing seri- crisis. The Rawalpindi Chamber’s tives, including special discounts anti-terrorism court by po- Federal Minister for Plan- RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Interna- flights are being given priority. In ous challenges due to the Corona efforts to promote trade activities and Corporate Package for Gwa- lice to record a statement ning, Development and Spe- tional Airlines (PIA) Chief Exec- 2019, PIA went into gross profit for epidemic and licensing issue and improve Pakistan’s image dar Business Conference and ex- before the magistrate. cial Initiatives Asad Umar utive Air Marshal retired Arshad the first time in eight years. It is the combined responsibil- abroad are commendable. hibitions in Afghanistan. The suspect recorded chaired the NCOC meeting Malik paid a visit to the Rawalpindi The most important challenge ity of all entities, including the PIA will also provide discounts On the occasion, Chamber Pres- his statement before the which held detailed review Chamber of Commerce and Indus- at the moment is the old debt of business community, to come for the convenience of Rawalpindi ident Nasir Mirza said that PIA magistrate after an appli- of all hotspot areas and try (RCCI) here on Wednesday. is our national airline and also cation seeking permission measures to control spread The CEO was accompanied by our national identity all over the to record the statement of of the pandemic. Chief Commercial Officer Ali Tahir, world. The business community the suspect under Section The members told that vio- Regional Coordinator Sher Ali, and will play its part in overcoming 164 of Criminal Procedure lation of standard operating Passenger Sales Manager Waqas this challenge and assured full Code (CrPC) was filed with procedures (SOPs) in mar- Malik. On this occasion President support in this regard. the ATC. kets, marriage halls and un- RCCI Nasir Mirza, Group. Leader He said that the chamber organ- The court sent Shafqat to necessary public gatherings Sohail Altaf, Senior Vice President izes exhibitions and business con- jail on 14-day judicial re- is increasing COVID-19. It Osman Ashraf, Vice President ferences abroad and inside Paki- mand and directed to pro- was told that the epidemic Shahraiz A Malik, former presi- stan. We always prefer to travel by duce him before the court should be controlled by mi- dents, members of the executive national airline only. on November 18. On Octo- cro and smart lockdowns in committee and chamber members He also gave a briefing to CEO ber 28, the Anti-Terrorism hotspot areas. were also present. Arshad Malik on the ongoing ac- Court had extended physi- CEO Arshad Malik said that the fi- tivities of the Chamber. cal remand of Shafqat. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]