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IslamabadMonday, July 19, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Outgoing Kyrgyz Peace can only Milan complete ambassador given be achieved the signing of a warm send off through talks Olivier Giroud Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-06 Afghan govt recalls it’s ambassador Reports of the ambassador’s daughter being “abducted” and “tortured” surfaced on Saturday, with a statement by the Afghan foreign ministry saying that the girl was “abducted for several hours” on Friday

Special Correspondent Whole saga is Pakistan terms KABUL: Af- a conspiracy, Afghan decision ghanistan on Sunday said it ‘unfortunate’ was recalling says Rashid its ambassa- dor to Islam- DNA Saifullah abad and all ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior ISLAMABAD: The decision by senior diplo- Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed the Government of Afghanistan mats over “se- said on Sunday that the incident to recall its Ambassador and BAGH: Prime Minister Imran Khan addressing a rally in Kashmir. – DNA curity threats” after the top envoy’s involving the daughter of the am- senior diplomats from Paki- daughter was briefly kidnapped in bassador of Afghanistan to Paki- stan is unfortunate and regret- the Pakistani capital this week. stan “was not an abduction” at table. The reported abduction PM stresses “Following the abduction of the all. “This is an international con- and assault of Ambassador’s Elect honest leaders, daughter of Afghan ambassador in spiracy. An agenda of RAW,” he daughter in Islamabad is being reduction Pakistan, the leadership of the Is- said, while speaking to a private investigated and followed-up at lamic Republic of Afghanistan have news channel. He was referring the highest level on the instruc- in violence PM urges Kashmir recalled the Afghan envoy and oth- to the Indian intelligence agen- tions of the Prime Minister. er senior diplomats from Islamabad cy. The minister said that the The security of the Ambassa- Saifullah The premier was addressing PTI ralles in Bhimbar back to Kabul until all the security daughter had first claimed that dor, his family and personnel of threats are removed,” the foreign ISLAMABAD: Prime Min- and Mirpur as part of the party’s election campaign ministry said, demanding the arrest Continued on Page 06 Continued on Page 06 ister Imran Khan and Pres- and prosecution of kidnappers. ident Ashraf Ghani met on PM Imran Khan said that taking it abroad.” “Wherev- The daughter of Afghanistan’s am- saying that the girl was “abducted for Prime Minister Imran Khan had in- the sidelines of Internation- DNA even if party leaders are not er you find poverty, you will bassador to Pakistan was briefly kid- several hours” on Friday. The Foreign structed the interior minister to get al Conference on “Central honest, and the candidates find the rule of force, not napped by unknown assailants who Office issued a statement in response to the bottom of the matter within and South Asia: Regional BHIMBAR: Prime Minister contesting the election are, law. You will find corrupt left her with injuries and rope marks saying that a thorough probe has been 48 hours. Last night, the minister Connectivity, Challenges Imran Khan on Sunday said “they will not be able to do leaders, prime ministers, and Pakistan authorities have said launched and law enforcement agen- shared an update into the probe, and Opportunities” in Tash- that when one goes to vote anything (honest)”. ministers and parliament.” they are investigating the matter. cies “are trying to trace and apprehend saying that the woman used the ser- kent on 16 July 2021. The in the Azad Jammu and Kash- “But if your leader is hon- “This is why Hazrat Ali said Reports of the ambassador’s daugh- the culprits to be brought to justice”. vices of two taxis, and that the driver exchange of views focused mir Legislative Assembly est and if the candidate is that a system run by disbe- ter being “abducted” and “tortured” In the meanwhile, the security for the of one has been contacted, while the on Afghan peace process polls on July 25, they must a cheat, he will fear doing lievers may very well run, surfaced on Saturday, with a state- ambassador and his family was “beefed other will be traced after a written and Pakistan-Afghanistan ask themselves if the party anything (dishonest). If the but a system where this is ment by the Afghan foreign ministry up”, according to the statement. statement is provided by the family. relations. The Prime Min- leader is honest (sadiq) and leader is not chasing money, injustice, will never pre- ister highlighted that Paki- trustworthy (ameen). he won’t let others chase it vail,” the premier said. stan has always supported He was addressing a PTI either,” the premier said. Earlier, at the outset of his a united, peaceful and sta- rally in Bhimbar as part of The prime minister said speech in Bhimbar, the pre- Briefs Construction on Dasu ble Afghanistan. The Prime the party’s election cam- that if one does research mier urged the large crowd Minister reiterated Paki- paign ahead of the polls, on the poorest countries of gathered to wear masks, stan’s consistent support to and later, addressed one in the world, they will find that as the threat of coronavi- Use of Project to resume soon the Afghan peace process, Mirpur, where he urged the their state is such because rus is far from over. “You highlighting that Pakistan crowd to do the same. “Ask there are “Nawaz Sharifs” all are standing very close yourselves while casting the and “Asif Ali Zardaris” there together. I fear that I will technology The Chinese company also nullified an earlier Continued on Page 06 vote: are these leaders hon- too. “Their leaders are steal- est and trustworthy?” ing the country’s wealth and Continued on Page 06 crucial notification about termination of contract Chinese Staff Report DNA Qureshi, Chinese team visits ISLAMABAD: President Dr Taliban leader ‘favours Arif Alvi says ISLAMABAD: The Chi- incident site Pakistan’s nese construction compa- envoy visit CMH proactive ny CGGC has declared its DNA approach to earlier notice null and void political settlement’ Nehal Miraj prepare it- about contract termination ISLAMABAD: A 15-mem- talks in Doha over the week- Emirate," he added. self for the of employment of Pakistani RAWALPINDI: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood ber Chinese delegation has DNA end, stirring hopes that the For months, the two sides technology-focused fourth labour working with it on Qureshi and Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong visited Dasu in connection long stalled peace talks were have been meeting on and industrial revolution would Dasu Hydropower Project. Rong Sunday visited the Combined Military Hospital with the investigation of KABUL: The Taliban's su- being resuscitated. off in the Qatari capital, but lead it towards becoming an Thereafter, construction (CMH) here and inquired after the well-being of Chi - the tragic incident where preme leader Hibatullah "In spite of the military have achieved little if any economically strong nation. work on Dasu Hydropower nese nationals, injured in Dasu incident. They wished it was briefed by the Paki- Project would now be re- them speedy recovery. stani side. In a statement Akhundzada on Sunday said gains and advances, the Is- notable success with the sumed very soon, said a no- The foreign minister assured the injured Chinese na - on Sunday, Foreign Office he "strenuously favours" a lamic Emirate strenuously discussions appearing to PTI govt tice issued on Sunday. tionals for all out support and medical care, said a press Spokesperson Zahid Ha- political settlement to the favors a political settlement have lost momentum as the Meanwhile, later clari- release. He also expressed his satisfaction over the feez Chaudhri, responding conflict in Afghanistan even in the country," Akhundzada militants made enormous ‘incompetent’ fication was also issued treatment given to them and the recovery being made by to media queries regarding as the hardline Islamist said in a message released gains on the battlefield. The from the foreign office the Chinese nationals. “Our projects will be completed the Chinese delegation's movement has launched a ahead of next week's Mus- two sides were due to talk DNA regarding the notification soon,” he further added. On the occasion, Ambassador visit to Pakistan to provide sweeping offensive across lim holiday of Eid al-Adha. again on Sunday. The Tal- of termination of the em- Nong Rong said that China and Pakistan would continue assistance in investigating the nation. The announce- "Every opportunity for the iban leader said his group LAHORE: PML-N Pres- ployment contract of the Pa- to cooperate more closely to face any challenges togeth - the Dasu incident, said the ment comes as representa- establishment of an Islamic remained committed to forg- ident and kistani personnel working on er. Earlier on arrival, Major General Muhammad Aleem, Chinese team expressed ap- tives of the Afghan govern- system, peace and security ing a solution to end the war Leader of Commandant CMH apprised the visiting dignitaries of preciation over the efforts ment and Taliban insurgents that presents itself will be but slammed "the opposition the Opposi- Continued on Page 06 the medical care being provided to the injured. made by the Pakistan side. sat down for a new round of made use of by the Islamic parties" for "wasting time". tion in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif has said that the masses have to face problems of electricity and gas load-shedding because CA & SA conference brings laurels to Uzbekistan of PTI’s “incompetence and greed for money,” media re- The conference indeed provided both Pakistan and Uzbekistan to comer further close to each ported Sunday. other. The agreement to form the strategic partnership, of course, is a landmark step in terms of strengthening and deepening bilateral relations Inside... C. Asian countries Ansar Mahmood Bhatti have huge potential for PM Imran Khan shares Pakistani products TASHKENT: – Page 02 The good thing with glimpses of his Bukhara visit Inland aquaculture the new Uz- a potential area for bekistan is The prime minister concluded his stay in Uzbekistan by Pakistan-China co-op that it gives – Page 03 you an abso- visiting the mausoleums of great Islamic personalities Only presidential lutely new look whenever you in the historic cities of Samarkand and Bukhara form of govt to visit this fast emerging econo- salvage Pakistan my. The country can surely be – Page 04 proud of being a house of the Special Correspondent EU’s balancing vibrant peoples and thriving act between Beijing business and touristic hub. stan now stands out prominently streets, cafes; working places and TASHKENT: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sun- and Biden A few years ago perhaps nobody among the comity of nations. In- even students, everybody seemed day shared more glimpses from his Uzbekistan vis- – Page 05 could predict that Uzbekistan ternally, the country has seen co- satisfied with the way the incum- it, detailing his visit to the ancient city of Bukhara. would acquire strategic and re- lossal developmental activities. bent President had been running In a message from his personal Twitter handle, Olympic cluster gional importance within a short The infrastructure has been the country. I met a middle-age Imran Khan said that the ancient city of Bokhara scare as athletes span of time. This great Central streamlined on modern lines man, in a café, who had never which he visited last Friday was the centre of learn- test positive Asian country started making ing for centuries. “Changez Khan was so impressed – Page 06 while the living standard of peo- exercised his voting right, but strides towards progress and de- ple has also been improved al- this time he was all agog to cast by the height of the tower that he spared it when District admin to velopment when the incumbent beit in the remote areas people his vote for President Shavkat as he sacked the city in the 1220s.,” the prime minis- plant over 3.247 President Shavkat Mirziyoyev may not have access to all facil- according to him the President ter said as he offered prayers at the shrine of the million saplings took charge of the office. ities but the good thing is that had changed the lot of the country founder of the ‘Naqashbandiya silsila’. – Page 07 They way President Shavkat car- the government is fully aware of and people as well. He admitted, Prime Minister Imran Khan Sunday shared a Outgoing Kyrgyz ried forward the futuristic pol- this fact and therefore zealous- the government was faced with combo of pictures and comments on twitter, the envoy given a icies of the founding President ly working to bring those areas challenges also but what made popular social media platform, about his recent warm send off late Islam Karimov, is ostensibly at par with the developed ones, him optimistic that ultimately visit to ancient city of Bokhara, in Uzbekistan. – Page 08 unparalleled. It is because of the sooner rather than later. visionary leadership that Uzbeki- When I talked to people on Continued on Page 06 Continued on Page 06 IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Monday, July 19, 2021 ATC complex Briefs at Faisalabad C. Asian countries have huge airport Transporters becomes arrested over operational violation of potential for Pakistani products official fares Engineer Hafiz Ihtasham Javed, President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & DNA PESHAWAR: The district Industry (FCCI) appreciated the efforts of Prime Minister Imran Khan and Advisor FAISALABAD: An air traf- administration took notice fic control (ATC) complex of complaints regarding Abdul Razak Dawood to enhance bilateral trade between Pakistan and Uzbekistan and equipped with the latest overcharging of commut- said that it will be beneficial for the both countries technology as per interna- ers by transporters con- tional standards has been ducted raids on bus sta- Engineer Hafiz Ihtasham Javed He appreciated the Govern- PTA (Preferential Trade Agree- established at the Faisal- tions and arrested several Ishfaq Mughal said that Uzbekistan has a ment’s efforts to open new ment) and said that during its abad airport. drivers on Sunday. well-developed cotton and spin- export markets for Pakistani negotiation textile sector may According to the airport According to details, the FAISALABAD: Collaboration be- ning industry and we could col- exporters and said that Central be involved and before finalizing manager, the newly estab- district administration tween Pakistan and Uzbekistan laborate in these sectors in ad- Asian Estates have huge poten- the draft of PTA, all stakeholders lished ATC complex has was receiving complaints will open new avenues of value dition to exploiting the massive tial for Pakistani products but must be consulted and taken into become operational at the regarding overcharging by addition and help Pakistan to potential of value addition in the our exporters hesitate to enter confidence to ensure maximum Faislabaad airport. The transporters due the in- almost double its exports, said processing sector. into these untapped markets in benefit for the Pakistani exports. complex has been complet- flux of commuters ahead Engineer Hafiz Ihtasham Javed, He said that Textile Policy has the absence of a reliable banking He further said that Uzbekistan ed in six months with a cost of Eidul Azha, said a press President Faisalabad Chamber of played a pivotal role in jacking system. is also a cotton surplus country of Rs40 million. release issued here. Commerce & Industry (FCCI). up exports to 15 billion dollars However, he appreciated the ef- and we could import cotton from The new air traffic control In this connection, the He was addressing a joint meet- and Faisalabad has played a key forts of Prime Minister Imran this country to overcome our do- complex has been estab- officers of district admin- ing of entrepreneurs organized role in achieving the ambitious Khan and Advisor Abdul Razak mestic shortfall. lished at the height of 120 istration inspected bus sta- by the Ministry of Commerce/ export targets. He said that the Dawood to enhance bilateral However, a peaceful Afghanistan feet as due to the lower tions across the provincial Trade Development Authority of new Textile Policy is still lying trade between Pakistan and Uz- is imperative for trade with Uz- height of the old ATC it metropolis and arrested Pakistan (TDAP) in Tashkent. It unapproved. “Its approval will ed that it will also help the Gov - bekistan and said that it will be bekistan and other Central Asian was difficult to control the several drivers on over- was chaired by Prime Minister give a new momentum to the ernment to get maximum foreign beneficial for the both countries. Republics as all road links pass planes at the airport. charging from commuters. Imran Khan. textile sector”, he said and add- reserves from its exports. Commenting on the proposed though this war ravaged country. Earlier this month, the Civ- The overcharged fare was il Aviation Authority (CAA) returned to commuters on had green-lighted Air Ara- the spot. Admin, bia to operate four flights On this occasion, the com- PESCO to and from Faisalabad and muters expressed jubi- Indonesian envoy discusses Multan in a week. lance and appreciated the join hands According to CAA officials, performance of district ad- the low-cost Emirati airline ministration. against (Air Arabia) would operate Deputy Commissioner Batik promotion in Pakistan two weekly flights between (DC) Khalid Mahmood has power theft Abu Dhabi and Multan and directed administrative DNA two flights between Abu officers for conducting Dhabi and Faisalabad. inspection of bus stations ISLAMABAD: Ambassador DNA Last month, the Civil Avi- and action against trans- of Indonesia Adam Tugio PESHAWAR: District admin- ation Authority (CAA) had porters over violation of had afternoon tea with istration Peshawar and Pesha- granted permission to in- the officially issued fare- Mohsin Qamar, CEO Ba- war Electric Supply Company crease the number of flights list. – APP tik Studio Fashion Store (PESCO) Sunday joined hands up to 40 per cent to five in Marriott Hotel. During against power theft to provide countries. discussion, they exchanged relief to people in load shedding Traders’ ideas on how the Embassy during Eidul Azha. and Batik Studio Fashion In this connection, Assistant Crime bodies join Store can work together to Commissioner (AC) City, Dr. hands for promote Indonesian intangi- Ihtesham-ul-Haq along with free roads, ble cultural heritage of Ba- Executive Engineer (XEN), joint struggle tik through exhibitions and Niaz Mohammad and Ad- responsibility competition to design Batik ditional Assistant Commis- of PHP PESHAWAR: Alliance with Pakistani motives later sioner (AAC), Mohammad Federation, Peshawar and this year. Azhar conducted raids against Markaz-e-Tanzeem-e-Tajir- Batik is an Indonesian tech- power pilferers and removed Bureau Report gan have agreed on joint nique of wax-resist dyeing over 130 direct connections. struggle for the resolution applied to the whole cloth. Further action would also be FAISALABAD: The safer of the problems of trading This technique originated taken against them.Deputy highways are crucial to en- community, said a press from the island of Java, Indo- Commissioner (DC) Peshawar, sure safety and security release issued on Sunday. nesia. Batik is made either Khalid Mahmood has directed of road commuters. The Both organizations of the by drawing dots and lines crackdown on Kunda mafia and crime free roads are criti- trading community were of the resist with a spouted showing no leniency with an- cal responsibility of Punjab agreed during a meeting tool called a canting, or by yone in this regard. He vowed highway Patrolling police. between the president of printing the resist with a that those involved in power pil- SSP patrolling Region Fais- Markaz-e-Tanzeem-e-Ta- copper stamp called a cap. ferages would be sent to jails. alabad Mirza Anjum Kamal jiran Khyber Pakhtunkh- asserted that Incharge wa, Malik Meher Elahi and Posts should work hard to president Traders’ Alli- ensure crime and accident ance Federation, Peshawar WSSP finalises Plantation minimizes pollution free highways. He showed Ghulam Bilal Javed. his disapprobation about During meeting they dis- Eid ul Azha the absence of Officers/offi- cussed problems faced by and smog: Justice Rana Masood cials in his recent surprise the trading community and visits. The field staff should agreed on unconditional sanitation plan perform their duties with re- joint struggle for serving PESHAWAR: Water and tractors, 42 compactors, Ishfaq Mughal ligious fervour as they have the interest of traders in Sanitation Services Pesha- 40 shovels, two trucks, 23 assigned with noble task of the province. war (WSSP) has finalised multi-loaders armroll, 109 FAISALABAD: District & safeguarding the life and Others those present on three-day Eid ul Azha san- dumpers, nine excavators Session Judge Rana Masood property of citizens. Besides the occasion were included itation operation plan for and 17 rickshaws would be Akhtar and Deputy Com- prevention of crime, the reg- Amin Hussain Babar, Ghu- 43 urban union councils of used for offal and waste missioner Muhammad Ali ulation of traffic is awfully lam Hussain Chank, Haji Peshawar. collection during the three sapled the plant at District essential. In order to miti- Ihsan, Bakht Mir Jan Dur- The plan was finalised dur- days sanitation operation. Courts. Additional Depu- gate the ratio of accidents, rani, Mazullah, Shehzad ing a meeting with Chief Ex- All zonal managers have fi- ty Commissioner HQ Mu- the drivers should be sensi- Ahmad Siddiqui, Fazal ecutive Officer Dr Hassan nalised temporary transfers hammad Khalid, Additioanl tized. The infraction of one Mula, Hamayun Israr and Nasir in the chair. stations where the waste District and Session Judges, way is disastrous that need others. As per the plan, 2602 san- would be collected from President District Bar Asso- to be dealt with stern hands. Speaking on the occasion, itary workers would be on narrow streets and congest- ciation Ch.Akhtar Ali Virk, He directed to impound the Ghulam Bilal Javed paid duty on the first day of Eid ed residential localities and Secretary Bar Khurram vehicles who are involved in tributes to the services of Azha. The company will then taken to Shamshato Ejaz Kahloo and others also traffic violations. Malik Meher Elahi for his collect offals through 566 dumping site, some 22 km sapled the plants. District services for trading com- vehicles of which 310 are away from city. & Session Judge higlighted munity. Couple’s fight WSSP’s own vehicles while The waste would be fumi- the importance of planta- He said that joint work 253 are private vehicles gated and powder lime will tion and said that trees are with them will provide claims life of hired for the biggest sanita- be used before covering it the beauty of nature those them opportunity to learn tion operation of the year in with soil at the dumping site daughter from his experience. minimize the pollution and which 10500 tons of waste and in transfer stations. He said that with the alli- smog. He said that trees are is expected to be produced Monitoring teams super- FAISALABAD: A girl was ance between both organ- being planted in the vaccant FAISALABAD: District & Session Judge Rana Masood Akhtar sapled within 3 days of Eid. A week vised by the Chief Executive killed during a scuffle be- ization, Traders Alliance places of courts. He asked the plant at District Courts. – DNA earlier, massive awareness Officer WSSP Dr. Hassan Na- tween her parents, in the will get more strength as the Judges to participate es, parks and the target will corona vaccine at designat- citizen to vaccinate them- campaign was launched in sir comprising general man- area of Mureedwala police now not only the problems in the plantation campaign be achieved by planting trees ed 35 vaccination centers selves agaisnt corona.He the provincial metropolis agers, zonal managers, man- station. of Peshawar Cantonment and sapled as many as tress in public places. He asked and mobile camps yester- said that No Vaccination to sensitize masses about agers and assistant managers Police said on Sunday that rather the problems of which also gave us th shad- the officers of the forest de- day and till now 766531 No Service Policy had been cleaning the surroundings are constituted for effective Razia Bibi, along with her traders at the city will also ow. Deputy Commissioner partment to make effective people vaccinated. started in the govt. depart- clean and disposing offal at execution of the plan. 11-year-old daughter Nadia be addressed. – APP said that all possible steps arrangements for their main- Deputy Commissioner Mu- ments so to avoid any hur- designated location. To divide the staff and vehi- Parveen, left her house over are being taken to make the tenance and development by hammad Ali informed that dles people should vacci- Out of total 6202 staff, cles zone-wise, Zone-A that domestic dispute and start- Prime Minister’s Ten Billion planting different types of tall 19926 general public and nated otherwise no facility 1189 are sanitary workers, comprised of nine union ed to live with her parents 2 outlaws Tree project a success and plants on the available lands 303 health workers admi- would be given to un vacci- 660 Katta Qulis, 341 driv- councils will deploy 497 staff in Chak 489-GB. during last week more than so that they can grow and nitered vaccine yesterday nated. Meanwhile the mo- ers, 293 helpers, 63 mu- and 142 vehicles, expecting Her husband Shahbaz went held after 15 thousand sapled planted meet the challenges facing in which 14158 public had bile corona vaccination was nicipal inspectors and 55 to pick 2008 tons of waste. to his in-laws house for set- in connection with Khidmat the environment. first and 5768 had second also started at eight bazars supervisors. In Zone B, comprising 21 tling the matter with his wife encounter Aap Ki Dehleez Par program. 20229 more people get while 79 and 224 health of clock tower. Assistant Of the total fleet, 153 Su- UCs, as many 1058 staff and when a scuffle occurred He said that plantation re- vaccination workers had vaccinated Commissioner City Syed FAISALABAD: City Tan- zuki mini dumpers, 18 mini 211 vehicles will carry out op- between the couple, during garding monsoon was also As many as 20229 more first and second doze re- Ayub Bukhari supervised dlianwala police claimed dumpers, 25 bike loaders, eration, estimated to collect which, Shahbaz pulled head underway in the district dur- people and Health Care spectively. Deputy Com- the process alongwith Pak on Sunday to have arrested 20 small tractors, 108 large 3702 tons waste. – APP ing which government offic- scarf (Dopatta) of his daugh- two dacoits after a shoot- Worker administeted the missioner appealed the Army Officers. ter Nadia to carry her along out with him, but her mother and recovered illegal weap- also pulled the girl to stop ons and other valuables CM suspends her going with her father. from their possession. entire staff During the scuffle, Nadia According to details, police was strangulated and she were carrying two accused of Excise died on the spot. of a dacoity case Faizul A case has been registered Hasan and Abid Gujjar checkpost against the accused. for recovery of valuables 3 corpses found when their accomplices PESHAWAR: Khyber Pa- Three bodies were found in intercepted the police van khtunkhwa Chief Minister different parts of the city on and opened indiscriminate Mahmood Khan Sunday paid Sunday. fire. The attackers suc- a surprise visit to various gov- According to police, some ceeded in getting their ar- ernment offices in Mardan passersby found body of a rested accomplices freed and Malakand districts with- 25-year-old youth floating from police custody. out any protocol. in Rakh Branch Canal near The police team called The chief minister suspended Sammundri Road and in- for help and when more the entire staff of Shergarh formed the police and Res- force reached the spot and Excise Checkpost on showing cue-1122. chased the outlaws, the negligence in duties. When The divers of Rescue-1122 criminals took shelter in the chief minister arrived at fished out the corpse and nearby crops and opened the check post, the entire handed it over to D-Type indiscriminate fire at po- staff was taking rest in thier Colony for further action. lice team. rooms instead of checking ve- Meanwhile, police found a The police also returned hicles on the road. He also ex- body of 40-year-old man from the fire and during the pressed his displeasure over a deserted place on Jhum- brief encounter, Faizul poor cleanliness situation in ra Road, whereas a body of Hasan and Abid Gujjar re- Mardan and issued warning elderly man was recovered ceived bullet injuries and to the Tehsil Municipal Com- from fields of Chak 28-JB. fell on the ground while mittee concerned. The identity of victims has their accomplices Nasir, The CM also visited various yet to be established. etc. managed to escape. sections of Dargai hospital The bodies have been sent Further investigation was and inspected various health to mortuary for postmor- tem. Further investigation underway. – APP facilities and cleanliness situ- DHIRKOT: PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif addressing a rally during the election campaign in AJK. – DNA ation. – APP was underway. – APP 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEMonday, July 19, 2021 36 criminals Briefs Inland aquaculture a potential arrested, Met dept. weapons predicts rain recovered in Islamabad area for Pakistan-China co-op Staff Report RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi DNA In this new avenue in the business sector, Dr. Saeed Murtaza Hasan Andravi district police on the direc- tives of City Police Officer ISLAMABAD: Pakistan believed that the aquaculture fisheries can be a good opportunity for Chinese (CPO) launched operations Meterological Department in different areas and round- Sunday forecast rain, wind/ investors, and the Pakistani side can learn from Chinese experience and expertise ed up 36 lawbreakers for thundershower in Islama- ies, freshwater fisheries, in from Chinese experience food.” Pakistani scientists possessing illegal weapons bad, Upper Punjab, Upper Zubair Ahmad Pakistan. He told Gwadar and expertise. have been working with Chi- besides recovering 29 pis- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kash- Pro that this is an emerging “For the inland fish farm- nese experts in close liaison tols 30 bore, a 32 bore pis- mir and Gilgit Baltistan dur- ISLAMABAD: Inland aqua- sector and has proven itself ing, farmers need a good, for the past few years and tol, three 223 bore rifles, a ing next 24 hours. culture is a potential area that in an agricultural coun- cheap and easily available working to introduce Chi- Kalashnikov and, ammuni- According to MET office for Pak-China cooperation try where crops and livestock aqua feed. This is a very nese breeding techniques tion during last three days. Islamabad, hot and humid to earn foreign exchange, are important, fishery is also good field for Chinese in- and Chinese breeds such as According to a Police Spokes- weather is likely to prevail says a report published by valuable at the same time. vestment. As for breeding, trout to Pakistan. man, Airport, Race Course, elsewhere in the country. Gwadar Pro. According to He further explained that it Chinese investors can bring According to RehanaKausar, Pirwadhai, Sadiqabad, Man- A strong monsoon currents Dr.Saeed Murtaza Hasan provides a good diet to hu- the new Chinese fish breeds program leader and senior dra, Saddar Baroni, Kal- are likely to penetrate upper Andravi, director of Animal mans, which is high in pro- to Pakistan and set up their scientific officer at Animal arSyedan, Naseerabad, Gu- parts of the country from Sciences Institute, NARC in tein, and can be exported farms, hatcheries and sell Sciences Institute, NARC, jar Khan, Chontra, Kahuta, Sunday (evening/night) and Pakistan, fisheries is a big to earn foreign exchange, these and their eggs to the Pakistan Agricultural Re- Cantt, Morgah, Westridge, may persist till Wednesday. and emerging sector, espe- adding that “if we look at farmers. This also requires search Council (PARC) has Taxila and Murree police con- Rainfall in Sindh: Padidan cially inland fisheries”. “As all these factors such as hu- Data Sharing Platform for respectively. In this new av- investment, preferably from established two laboratories ducted raids in their respec- 32, Shaheed Benazirabad for marine fishery, nature man health, poverty allevia- Fishery, from 2015 to 2019, enue in the business sector, Chinese,” he said. at its research station name- tive jurisdictions and arrested 16, Sakrand 08, Dadu 06, has provided us with a long tion, nutritious diet, export, the gross output value of Dr. Saeed Murtaza Hasan Now a huge quantity of Pa- ly Mountain Agriculture Muhammad Imran, Usama Badin 01; Balochistan: Tur- coast line where we catch fisheries has proven itself.” China’s mariculture indus- Andravi believed that the kistan’s seafood is exported Research Centre (MARC) Ali, Numan Ali, Muhammad bat 12, Zhob 06, Khuzdar different natural varieties of Meanwhile, China is ad- try and freshwater aquacul- aquaculture fisheries can to China, “we need to open Juglote, Gilgit-Baltistan, with Amjad, Saddam Hussain, 01; and Punjab: Sialkot fish and seafood which we vanced in aquaculture ture industry maintained be a good opportunity for avenues of export to China the technical cooperation of Umar Farooq, Hamza Khan, (City) 01. The maximum are also exporting. fishery. According to the an average annual growth Chinese investors, and the from aquaculture and inland Gansu Fisheries Research Arif, Abdullah, Waqar Ashraf, temperature’s recorded in Then we have inland fisher- National Scientific Big rate of about 5% and 2%, Pakistani side can learn fisheries along with sea- Institute (GFRI), China. Haris, Shahzaib, HarisShafi, (°C) as Sibbi 44, Chillas 43, Zain, Bilal, Muhammad Im- Mohenjodharo, Rohri and ran, Numan, Amjad, Zeeshan, Bahawalnagar 42. CDA has Atif, Muhammad Riaz, Abdul Khaliq, Muhammad Ilyas, Lok Virsa steadily Waqar Mehmood, Ubaid ur Rehman, Muhammad Habib, Museums to increased Hayat, and others. He said, the operations would contin- remain close approvals ue and the lawbreakers would on Eid-ul-Adha per year be sent behind the bars. ISLAMABAD: After adop- Staff Report Lok Virsa tion of model byelaws ISLAMABAD: National in 2020 the approvals conducts Institute of Folk and Tradi- jumped manifolds as com- tional Heritage (NIFTH) - pared to last years. Con- miniature Lok Virsa museums would sequently revenues have painting classes remain closed on the first also multiplied manifolds. day of Eid-ul-Adha, an offi- CDA has earned 100 mil- ISLAMABAD: National Insti- cial st atement said. lion in 2016 from approv- tute of Folk and Traditional As per previous practice, als. But in 2020 the fee Heritage (NIFTH) on Sun- both the Museums National collected due to increased day conducted a miniature Heritage Museum and Pa- approvals was 1.8 billion. painting classes in associa- kistan Monument Museum In 2021, in last six months tion with the National Voca- administered by Lok Virsa alone CDA approved tional and Technical Training will reopen with routine nearly 90 per cent of ap- Commission (NAVTTC). public timings on the sec- plications and the total Talking to APP, Executive ond day of Eid. number for 2020 and gen- Director Lok Virsa Talha Ali Executive Director Lok erated 1.5 billion so far. said that the painting classes Virsa Talha Ali said that Increased approvals re- held at newly restored art gal- a large number of people sults in more economic lery. He said that NCA artists were used to visit Nation- activity and creation of taught youngsters about the al Heritage Museum and employment. At the same miniature painting besides Monument Museum on time at add to the revenue music performance and other special occasions of Eid ISLAMABAD: Motorcyclists making selfie with a dove model auto rickshaw on Islamabad Expressway. – APP steam of CDA. – DNA art activities where youth was festivals and Independence interested. – APP Day celebrations. Talha Ali said that visitors should High rates force Lok Virsa's Medicines’ follow COVID-19 SOPs in- HEC prohibits enrollment in cluding wearing masks and 'Mandwa generic name social distancing. buyers to leave Film Club' unauthorized degree programs prescription to resume semester of respective BS virus, universities were giv- Virtual without animals Khayyam Abbasi programmes after fulfilling en a grace period of three to be ensured next month the admitting university’s months to conclude the ISLAMABAD: Provincial projection of RAWALPINDI: With only two days left for the Eid-ul-Azha, ISLAMABAD: Higher Edu- requirement. final BA/BSc exams before the buyers flocking cattle markets in Rawalpindi are left health departments, Health ISLAMABAD: Executive cation Commission (HEC) In 2016, the transition pe- March 31, 2021. arts, culture with little option, but to return home without buying sac- care Commissions and Director Lok Virsa Talha has advised the students riod was concluded and a Similarly, the deadline for rificial animals. Residents, who arrived here at Bhatta Chief Drug Inspectors have Ali Khan Kushyaha here not to waste their time and final decision made to stop admission to the final co- continues Chowk sale point along with their jubilant children, told been directed to develop a said that National Institute money by enrolling in unau- admissions in BA/BSC pro- hort of the MA/MSC pro- ISLAMABAD: The cultural APP on Sunday that the animal sellers were demanding mechanism to ensure pre- of Folk and Traditional thorized degree programs grammes on December 31, grammes was extended organizations including art exorbitant prices which were beyond their purchasing scription of medicines in Heritage (Lok Virsa) would such as two-year BA/BSc or 2018 and in MA/MSc pro- to March 31, 2021 so that galleries of the twin cities power. Ghais Haider, a buyer at the market, said last year generic name. resume its famous 'Mand- MA/MSc which have been gramme on December the final cohort of BA/BSc continued their efforts to he purchased a small goat of 25 kilograms against Rs Directions in this regard wa Film Club' next month phased out due to the qual- students could apply for ad- compile and share artistic 30,000, but now the same animal was being sold at up to were issued to provinces (August) for the entertain- ity concerns. According to mission. pieces, virtually observing Rs 60,000 which showed that the rate of sacrificial animal in response to a complaint ment activities for common an official of HEC, one or In addition, holders of BA/ social distancing to slow had gone up by 100 percent. Riaz Abbasi, another buy- received from the Prime public. two universities have an- BSc degrees were allowed down the spread of conta- er, at Adiala Road market said the rates of goats, sheep, Minister portal that some While talking to APP,Talha nounced admission to un- to apply for admission in gious COVID-19 Pandemic. buffalos and cows were inflated, forcing the people to go pharma firms give bribes to Khan said the Club mem- authorized BA/BSC and the third year or 5th Executive Director National home empty hands. He said buffalos and cows of 160 kilo- doctors for prescribing their bers and fans also demand- MA/MSC programmes semester of the BS Institute of Folk and Tradi- grams, which were available at no more than Rs 120,000 trade names of medicines. ed that National Institute of which would earn mon- programme, subject tional Heritage- Lok Virsa last year, were being sold up to Rs 200,000 this year. Riaz Director, Division of Phar- Folk and Traditional Herit- ey for the university to the completion of a Talha Ali told APP that the called upon the district administration to take steps to macy Services, Drug Regu- age (NIFTH) should resume but would not in the bridging semester or pandemic forced many cul- save the public from fleecing of sellers. latory Authority of Pakistan screening of national and in- interest of the students. any additional course tural institutions to adopt When contacted President Jamiat Ul Quresh Pakistan (DRAP), Dr Abdur Rashid ternational films. These discarded de- requirements that the Information Technology Khursheed Ahmed Qureshi, he said the major cause of said that provinces will devel- He said that more films from grees would not enable university may impose. based innovative solutions the increase in prices of animals was due to demand and op a mechanism that all doc- our glorious past which re- students to apply for jobs Any student who has to reach their audience. supply gap. He informed APP that animals’ production tors should prescribe med- lated to our folk culture and or further education. missed the deadline to get He said that during the first had witnessed a steep decline during the previous years icines in generic name and traditions were in the priori- The decision to phase out admission to the MA/MSc wave of COVID-19 many as the departments concerned had failed to adopt a com- retail pharmacy drugs will be ty list of our film club. BA/BSC and MA/MSC programmes can apply in- cultural programmes were prehensive policy to boost production of halal meat, re- dispensed by pharmacists. He said that Lok Virsa was programmes and replace stead for admission to the postponed that put a huge sulting in Rs 400 per kg increase in mutton prices and Rs The matter of registration also busy in documentary them with a single, compos- 31, 2020. The official source third year (semester) of the economic blow on the art- 300 per kg in beef prices during the last one year. of drugs on generic name classes of film productions. ite four-year BS degree was revealed that it was also de- BS programme, which is a ists. Talha Ali said it was Giving details about online shopping of sacrificial an - basis has already been tak- Former Mandwa Film Club taken in 2004, however, cided that the last BA/BSc far superior option. difficult situation where vir- imals, Qureshi, who is also a member of the Board of en up by the concerned Coordinator Aijaz Gul fur- universities were allowed to exam would be held in 2020 Fresh students can be ad- tual programmes had kept Directors of Livestock and Dairy Development Direc - DRAP’s Division with ther told that over 150 clas- continue both systems in a and that the admission to mitted either directly into us connected with artists torate, said that the online shopping of sacrificial had relevant stakeholders in sical national international transition period. the last batch of MA/MSc the 4-year BS programme, a n d t h e i r c r e a t i v e w o r k s . reached up to 70 percent due to the Covid-19 pandem - March 2021. – APP films were screened at club In 2011, the Associate De- would take place before or in the 2-year Associate He said that art had a sig- ic, adding the people were preferring online platforms. since it's inception. gree (AD) was announced December 31, 2020. These Degree Programmes, of- nificant role in uniting the He said the use of online platforms to purchase sacri - The members of club, fans as an alternative to the BA/ decisions were confirmed fered through recognized Motorbike, society, provide comfort, ficial animals could also be another reason for small and visitors had earlier ex- BSC degree. AD is equiva- in 2017, and again in 2018, campuses, constituent inspire creativity and ease crowds at the cattle markets, adding online companies pressed displeasure over lent to 14 years schooling 2019 and 2020. and affiliated colleges in 3 wheeler stress among masses that offering a goat of 14 kg at Rs 32,000 and 14 kg of share the closing of this popular and entitles graduates to However, due to the disrup- place of the old BA/BSC was prevailing in these trou- in cows or buffaloes at Rs 15,000. – APP sales increase programme. – APP get admission in the 15th tion caused by the corona- programmes. bling times. He said Lok Virsa would 38.97% continue to compile and share virtual arts and cul- Staff Report tural experiences, such as online dance classes, live Street criminals held, looted items recovered ISLAMABAD: The sale of streamed concerts, creative motorbikes and three wheel- activities for kids, and vir- SSP (Operations) has said that during the preliminary investigation, the accused have confessed ers witnessed an increase of tual gallery tours. “Most of their involvement in several incidents of snatching and street crime in the areas of Khanna, 38.97 percent during the these opportunities are for fiscal year (2020-21) as com- free and public must avail Lohi Bher, Koral, Sihala and Express Highway pared to the corresponding them,” he underlined. period of last year. The Theater Wallay official lice teams under supervi - s/o Fazal Raheem, Sani Boss used to commit crime on gunpoint at mid- During the period under re- taff eport said the art world has been S R sion of SDPO Shehzad s/o Gul Abbas, Noor Na- night and snatched motorbikes, cameras, view, as many as 1,903,932 extremely hard hit by the Town, ASP Usman jaf s/o Pervaiz Masih mobile phones and other valuables. motorbikes and three ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Khanna police COVID-19 pandemic over Munir. A Khanna Po - and Jawad Masood s/o Furthermore, Lohibher police arrested wheelers were sold in Ju- team has arrested a gang of four crimi - the last year and a half. lice team headed by Masood Raheem. The two accused Aziz Khan and Muhammad ly-June (2020-21) against nals who have been found involved in sev - The cinemas and theaters SHO Khanna police Police team also recov- Ali Bukhari involved in a murder and da - the sale of 1,370,005 units eral snatching and street crime incidents have been in darkness and station Sub-Inspector ered 3 motorbikes, mo- coity case and recovered looted cash Rs 3, in July-June (2019-20), in the city. The police also recovered concert halls silent due to Ashiq Khan and also bile phone, digital cam- 08,000 from their possession. showing growth of 38.97 snatched motorbikes, mobile phones, lockdown that left many job- including SI Ghulam era, and pistols along IGP Islamabad Qazi Jamil Ur Rehman and percent, according to the digital cameras and weapons along with less and destitute. Mustafa and other with ammunition from DIG (Operations) Afzaal Ahmed Kausar Pakistan automobile Man- ammunition from them. “Performers and artists police officials en- their possession. have appreciated this performance and ufacturing Association According to the details, SSP (Opera - have found themselves with- sured high vigilance SSP (Operations) has announced cash rewards and commenda- (PAMA). The sale of Honda tions) Islamabad police, Dr. Syed Musta - out work, and cultural activ- in the area and said that during the tion certificates for the team. motorcycles went up 47.85 fa Tanweer had categorically directed ity of all kinds has been at succeeded to nab 4 preliminary investiga- SSP (Operations) emphasized that, Is - percent from 873,902 units all the Zonal SPs to accelerate their a standstill. The virtual ex- snatchers. tion, the accused have lamabad Police is determined to curb in last year to 1,292,096 efforts to arrest the accused involved periences are a sigh of relief These accused were pre- confessed their involvement snatching incidents in the city and nu - units during fiscal year 2021 in street crime and snatching incidents for many cultural organiza- paring for dacoity and the po- in several incidents of snatching merous gangs have been apprehended whereas the sale of Suzuki and recover the looted items. tions, artists and artisans,” lice team, on a tip of, conducted a and street crime in the areas of Khanna, previously. “Safety and Security of the motorcycles also rose by Following these directions, SP (Ru - he added. – APP successful raid and arrested them. The Lohi Bher, Koral, citizens is our duty and no stone would 43.63 percent from 17,301 ral-Zone), Nosherwan constituted po - accused have been identified as Usaid Sihala and Express Highway. The accused be unturned in this regard” he added. units to 24,851 units. IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Monday, July 19, 2021 PHA to make Briefs city clean District admin to plant over and green Over 1m RAWALPINDI: Parks and vaccine Horticulture Authority (PHA) Rawalpindi is striving administered 3.247 million saplings to reduce air pollution and make the city green, said in Rwp dist. PHA Vice Chairman Malik Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Syed Gulzar Hussain Shah and Regional Abid Hussain. Shaheen Hanif Talking to APP he said that Police Officer, Rawalpindi on July 12 launched the monsoon plantation campaign the authority was trying to RAWALPINDI: More than by planting a sapling here at Gymkhana Club provide an attractive and one million people had tak- healthier natural environ- en at least one shot of the offices including district ‘Kutchery’ of- ment to the residents. COVID-19 vaccine in the dis- Zubair Ahmad fices were being cleaned, public sectors He urged the citizens to trict since the vaccine roll- schools were being whitewashed and the come forward and play out launched on March 10. RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi district admin- premises of the offices being renovated. a role to make the mon- According to the latest data istration on the directives of Punjab gov- The authorities concerned had been direct- soon plantation campaign shared by the district health ernment would plant over 3.247 million ed to ensure that all the departments con- launched by PHA a success. authority here Sunday,108 saplings under ‘Hur Bashar Aik Shajar,’ cerned to achieve the targets set in this re- He said, the PHA had come more COVID-19 positive monsoon plantation campaign. gard in an efficient manner and the reports up with a tree planting plan cases were reported during According to a district administration of the tasks should be uploaded on the App on the banks of Nullah Leh the last 24 hours, with thir- spokesperson, Commissioner Rawalpindi developed by Punjab Information Board. and Sowan River. As many ty-three belonged to Rawal Division Syed Gulzar Hussain Shah and The citizens can also use ‘Karkardagi’ App as 25,000 seed balls were Town, twenty-eight from Regional Police Officer, Rawalpindi on launched by the Punjab government and thrown on the banks of So- Potohar town, thirty-eight July 12 launched the monsoon plantation get registered their complaints, she added. wan River under monsoon from Rawalpindi Cantt, four campaign by planting a sapling here at The foremost priority of the administration tree planting campaign. from Taxila, two from Gujjar Gymkhana Club. would be to fully involve the people in this He said that all possible Khan, and one from Kotli The Punjab government had issued a sched- program so that the plantation and cleanli- steps were being taken in Sattian, Murree and Islam- ule for June 28 to August 1, five weeks ness could not remain limited for just few the light of the directives of abad. “Presently 91 con- period for the program ‘Khidmat Aap Ki saplings in the district. The performance of all the departments weeks rather, such efforts should be contin- the Chief Minister Punjab to firmed patients were admit- Dehleez Par’ under which public sector wa- A special cleanliness programme would be concerned would be monitored on the ued in future as well. make the city green. ted to various city facilities, ter tanks were also being cleaned besides finalized for ‘Eid ul Azha’ which would start dashboard monitor on daily basis. sec- The administration wants to give the peo- PHA had earlier tested counting 19 in Holy Family changing filters of water filtration plants from July 19, she said adding, and eidgahs ond phase of the government of Punjab’s ple, a model to make their surroundings as seed balls in Murree area Hospital, 18 in Benazir in the district. She informed that a special would be cleaned besides proper arrange- revolutionary program Khidmat Aap Ki clean and healthy as possible so that the which was very successful Bhutto Hospital, 29 in Insti- plantation campaign titled ‘Hur Bashar Aik ments for removal of offal of sacrificial ani- Dehleez Par” kicked off here on June change at the grassroots could be made and hoped that good results tute of Urology, 23 in Fauji Shajar’ launched here to plant maximum mals during Eid holidays. 30, was in full swing as the government possible, she added. would be seen in Rawalpindi Foundation Hospital and 2 as well, he said adding, in Hearts international hos- seeds had already sprouted pital,” the health authority ICT police in most of the seed balls report said. during the preparation Students from Varsity of Peshawar arrest 3 phase and it is hoped that these Strict action fraudsters seeds would find a condu- cive environment on the ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police banks of Sowan River and against one visit Safe City Project Islamabad have arrested three fraudsters Nullah Leh. – APP wheeling city project and its cameras from the area of Tarnol police Shujaat Hamza are greatly helpful for pre- station, said the officials on ordered vention of crime and ensure Sunday. On the directions of Met Office ISLAMABAD: A delegation arrest of criminals wanted DIG (Operations) Afzaal Ahmad of 60 students from Philos- in various cases. Kousar, SSP (Investigation) alerts amid Staff Report ophy Department of Univer- Dr. Samina appreciated Atta ur Rehman had directed sity of Peshawar visited the the use of technology by the concerned police officials Monsoon RAWALPINDI: Chief Traffic Safe City Project Islamabad Islamabad police in its af- to apprehend those involved in active spell Officer, (CTO) Rawalpindi, and were briefed about the fairs and said that it is real- plundering people by imperson- Rai Mazhar Iqbal said that its efficient functioning as ly a great service to imme- ating anti-corruption and police officials. Led by DSP (CIA) strict orders have been is- well as contribution in en- diately respond to public Hakam Khan. Staff Report sued to all the traffic war- suring effective security in complaints and address The accused have been identi- dens, inspectors, deputy the city. their issues. She said that fied as M Tariq son of M Yousuf ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Me- superintendents of police The delegation led by Dr. latest policing techniques (DSPs) of all the sectors resident of Mohra, Sagri, tehsil teorological Department Samina was briefed by Di- are being used by Islama- (PMD) on Sunday advised that action in accordance rector (Operations) Safe and district Islamabad (ring- bad police like other devel- leader); Yasir Mahmood son of all provincial and federal au- with the law should be taken City Syed Muhammad Bilal. oped countries which are Mir Afsar and Gulistan Abbasi thorities to remain “Alert” against the one-wheelers on The students were informed really helpful in securing son of M Yaqoob. as the active phase of the occasion of Eid ul Azha. that Safe City Project under the city. The police have recovered Monsoon season has been The motorcycles, especially the supervision of Direc- Director (Operations) Syed looted cash Rs 10, 23,000, forecast from Monday to prepared for one wheeling tor General Muhammad 15 Helpline. has been introduced and 15) receives thousands Muhammad Bilal also pre- should also be impounded. bogus service cards and other Wednesday. Saleem is watching over Following the directions of fine tickets are dispatched of calls on daily basis and sented a shield to Dr. Sam- items from them. Police have The Forecast alert issued He said that several ar- Operations and Monitoring IGP Islamabad Qazi Jamil ur at the houses of those in- complaints of citizens are ina and hoped that visit of rangements were made to registered a case against the mentioned that rain-wind Center, Emergency Control Rehman, he said that new volved in violation of traffic addressed through prompt the delegation would be accused under section 406, and thundershowers are curb the activity, particular- Centre, Dispatch Control techniques are being intro- rules. action. Moreover, police helpful to understand the ly at the Airport Road, Pe- 170, 171, 34, 411 of the PPC forecast in upper and cen- Centre, Corona Monitoring duced in policing affairs. He He said that helpline of officials investigating into modern techniques in the and further investigation is tral parts. shawar Road, Jhelum Road, Desk, E-Challan and Rescue said that E-Challan system Islamabad Police (Rescue various cases visit the safe policing affairs. Ayub Park, and other areas underway. – DNA Strong monsoon currents aimed at protecting the are likely to start reaching youngsters as one-wheeling upper parts of the coun- is one of the causes of death try from Sunday (evening/ and severe injuries for the Muslim histories night) and may persist till riders. Wednesday, met office re- CTO said that though the ported. activity was already be- are not Islamic Rain-wind-thundershower ing checked by the traffic (with very heavy/torrential officials deputed on the histories: Speakers rain) is expected in Kash- city roads but special ar- mir, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, rangements have also been dividual who happens to be Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, made to control the rash DNA a Muslim. It does not show Gujrat, Mandi Bahauddin, and dangerous driving and what that individual did that Sialkot, Narowal, Gujran- one-wheeling in the city. ISLAMABAD: “Religion was Islamic”, observed re- wala, Hafizabad, Lahore, He said that the traffic war- can be a central part of nowned historian Prof Dr. Sheikhupura, Kasur, Okara, dens were directed to keep a one’s identity. Different Aslam Syed on Saturday Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek vigilant eye on the one-wheel- people have different expe- while responding to a ques- Singh, Sargodha, Mianwali, ers so that action in accord- riences with their religions. tion during a Webinar on Khushab, Dir, Swat, Buner, ance with the law could be When writing about the his- Weak ends of Discourse on Kohistan, Shangla, Manseh- taken against them. tory of Muslims or history History. ra, Abbottabad, Haripur, He said that the one-wheel- of issues related to Muslim Prof Dr. Aslam Syed has Mardan, Swabi, Charsadda, ers are not only playing with societies, there is nowadays been currently serving Nowshera, Peshawar, Wa- their own lives but also is a a tendency to call this entire Center for Religious Stud- ziristan, Kurrum, Bannu, threat for other road users. area of study ‘Islamic’ with- ies, Ruhr Universität, Kohat, Lakki Marwat, Tank, He urged the parents to out much thought as to the Bochum, Germany. He re- Karak , Dera Ismail Khan play their role to curb the use of this important lable.” mained Chairman, Depart- and Gilgit-Baltistan (Ghiz- activity as one-wheeling, “For example, in modern ment of History, Quaid-i- er, Astore, Diamer, Skar- rash, and negligent driving times, there has developed Azam University, Islamabad du, Gilgit, Hunza Nagar, are the main causes for fatal a tendency to show all ca- and served the NIHCR as Ghanche and Kharmang) accidents. liphs and sultans, governors its Director. from Sunday (evening/ and generals as ‘Islamic’ Responding to a question on night) to Wednesday. heroes. Islamic denotes history’s relationship with CDA to something/somebody as religion, Dr Syed answered construct mandated by Islam or hav- that the study of history has Eating too ing Islamic credentials to long been connected to the special ramps reflect Islamic character. history of religions. Histor- much meat in parks The word Muslim, on the ical thought is integral to ISLAMABAD: A vendor displaying wooden stools to be used for slaughtering harmful for other hand, denotes an in- religious practice. sacrificial animals on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha. – APP heart DNA RAWALPINDI: Eating too much meat harmful espe- ISLAMABAD: The Capital cially for heart patients, said Development Authority Chilli farming under CPEC to expand over 5000 acres Medical Practitioner Dr. (CDA) is constructing spe- Waseem Khawaja talking to cial ramps and washrooms Pakistan is amongst the top ten chilli producing nations which enjoy a combination of APP here Sunday. at parks and markets in the warm, humid yet dry weather and a Well-drained sandy loam with rich organic content On the eve of Eid-ul-Azha, federal capital for the facili- he urged the people not to tation of special people. of 148,114 tons. duce... All these operations require “Seed is the basic input for agri- contract farming with Pakistani take too much meat adding According to the details, on Khayam Abbasi In Pakistan, Sindh province is the improvement.” culture sector and has imperative farmers,” Wu Guang told China that meat contains lots of the direction of CDA man- major producer of chilli followed In July, a pilot Chilli farm project role in enhancing agriculture pro- Economic Net. saturated fats and cholester- agement, parking space ISLAMABAD: After a successful by Punjab and Balochistan. The under the cooperation between Pa- ductivity, food security and pover- That is, Pakistani farmers under- ol, which can lead to heart should also be allotted near pilot project at 100 acres under major constraints in production kistani farmers and their Chinese ty alleviation,” said YEAR BOOK take to supply agreed quantities of disease. the ramps in accordance China Pakistan Economic Cor- faced by chilli farmers here are partners - CMEC & Sichuan Litong 2019-20 released by Ministry of chilli, based on the quality stand- He explained in details that with international standards ridor (CPEC), the next phase of lack of modern irrigation system, Food Group - began to bear fruit, National Food Security and Re- ards and delivery requirements of tobacco smoking, high cho- for the convenience of spe- Chilli farming will be ready for imbalance use of fertilizer and pes- with a yield around 3 times Pakistani search (NFS&R), Pakistan. CMEC. In return, CMEC agrees lesterol diet, sedentary life cial persons with at markets launch with upcoming sowing. ticide, and lack of training. varieties. Chen Changwei, Chairman On top of seeds, field management to buy the chilli, at a price that is style, high blood pressure, and recreational places. Referring to an article published “In Pakistan old methods of 1970s, of Sichuan Litong Food Group, Chi- is also of great significance. Correct nailed down in advance. obesity, stress are the most Restrooms are also being by China Economic Net, Chairman 1960s or 1980s are adopted by na, noted that their pilot Chilli farm and careful management of farming “When the chillies are ripe, they are common causes of heart dis- built and separate parking CPEC Authority. farmers. Now Pakistan has to adopt project successfully completed 100 and farmers could increase efficien- naturally dried and then shipped eases which can be avoided lots are being designated Lt Gen (Retd) Asim Saleem Baj- modern technology to increase its acres of plantation in the first half of cy and reduce risk. back to China for further process- through balance diet, reg- for them. The construction wa on Sunday in a tweet said, the production,” recommended Zahid 2021 in Lahore. “We’re gonna arrange a team of 3 ag- ing,” Chen Changwei noted. ular exercise and regular of washrooms has entered Chilli farming could spread over Gishkori, a Special Investigative For the 100-acre-pilot-project, the ricultural experts on each chilli field “If there is a farmer, who has har- medical checkup. the final stages. In addition, an area of 5000 acres in various Correspondent in Pakistan. quantities of seeds are 380 grams of around 0.165 acres,” Wu Guang vested 100 acres of chilli crops in He said that the ratio of the building construction by regions of the country. What is worse, growers are trou- per acre, with a yield reaching 3 tons told China Economic Net. And these Nawabshah, Sindh, and his profits death from cardiac disorder laws have been amended to According to the article of China bled by some marketing issues, in- per acre. The total production is ex- agricultural experts will train Paki- from the local markets would be could be minimize through make it mandatory for the Economic Net, Pakistan has ideal cluding unreasonable commission pected to reach 300 tons. stani staff in planting technology. low. About 70% of the households preventive measures. He buildings to have ramps, conditions for Chilli/Pepper (Capsi- agent charges, improper weighing, While as per Ministry of National Advanced Chinese irrigation sys- in Pakistan grow on their own, so said that by adopting pre- parking and washrooms to cum Annum L.) cultivation. Pakistan price fluctuations and lack of prop- Food Security & Research (Eco- tems have also been introduced they wish to export the chilli to ventive measures three accommodate the needs of is amongst the top ten chilli produc- er storage facilities. Pepper grow- nomic Wing), chilli is grown on into the field. Umer Diyal, a farm- other countries,” Zahid Gishkori million deaths from heart special people. The pur- ing nations which enjoy a combina- ers are unable to make a proper 47,349 hectares in Pakistan with a er who worked in the pilot Chilli said, hinting that contract farming diseases can be protected pose of these initiatives is tion of warm, humid yet dry weather profit from chilli due to marketing crop yield of about 2.68 tons per hec- farm in Qasbi, Lahore, said the might be a feasible way for them every year. He said preven- to provide a pleasant envi- and a Well-drained sandy loam with channel barriers. tare (1.072 tons per acre) and an an- Chinese introduced an irrigation to “export” at doorstep during the tion is the best and only way ronment for special people rich organic content. Talking to China Economic Net, nual production of around 126,943 system, and the expense of ferti- pandemic period. to control the rising death in recreational areas so that However, Pakistan’s chilli produc- Khurum Javed Maqbool, Director tons in FY2018-19. lizer has been reduced and every “This model generates employment toll due to heart diseases. they too can participate in tion has been lower than the world Marketing of Fatima AG Soultions As per Chen, they brought a total plant was getting water. “Watering in the rural economy, reduces risk He said that vegetarian diets healthy activities. average for the same period since Limited, Pakistan, pointed out that of 13 varieties of Chinese chillies to of plants is not complex and expen- for firms, and provides income for are great for your heart add- In addition, the Department 2015. From FY2014–15 to FY2017- at present the whole ecosystem in Pakistan since 2019. It took them sive anymore,” he added. farmers,” Wu Guang told China Eco- ing that the vegetarians lived of MPO and MR&R is work- 18, the average annual production Pakistan is inefficient. three years to conduct the pilot Also, contract farming helps a lot nomic Net. He further mentioned longer, healthier lives than ing on lane marking and of chilli in Pakistan was around “From harvesting to sewing and program, and of all these 13 varie- when it comes to addressing farm- that in the next phase of the pilot those who eat meat. So the safety science throughout 143,428 tons, but it plummeted to storing of the crop and then selling ties, two varieties, namely, PJH-302 ers’ concerns about marketing. Chilli farm project, as many as 3000 more meat you eat, the more the city. 126,943 tons in FY2018-19, account- it and then farmers getting financing and PJH-407, have been certified Agriculture-related economy is acres of land would be brought un- you expose yourself to these ing for 85.7% its peak in FY2017-18 and then the returns for their pro- for cultivation in Pakistan. vulnerable, so “we’re conducting der chilli cultivation. negative factors. – APP Monday, July 19, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Rise in prices Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti GSP and labour rights Deputy Editor: Abid Raza F the masses thought a record-breaking rise in petrol HE General Scheme of Preferences (GSP) of the Eu- prices was the worse it could get, they were wrong. Member APNS / ABC Certified ropean Union has been beneficial to Pakistan in many I The government on Friday gave another shock to the Vol: 02 Issue: 66 T ways. One of them is the enhancement of bilateral already economically pressed people by raising prices of Email: [email protected] trade and economic ties between the EU and Pakistan. Re- three basic necessities at the utility stores- wheat flour, Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 cently, the ambassador of the EU in Pakistan and the Paki- ghee and sugar by up to 53pc for sale through the Utility stan Business Council (PBC) held talks to strengthen busi- Stores Corporation (USC). The price of wheat flour has Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad ness with a particular focus on small and medium enterprises increased by 19pc from Rs800 per 20kg bag to Rs950, the (SMEs). One of the areas of concern for the EU has been the price of ghee at USC outlets by almost 53pc from Rs170 to implementation in Pakistan of conventions on human rights Rs260 per kg, and the price of sugar was raised by 25pc and labour standards so that the GSP Plus status that the EU from the existing rate of Rs68 to Rs85 per kg. The deci- granted to Pakistan could continue without any hurdles. sions were taken at a meeting of the federal cabinet’s Eco- Since Pakistan gains special trade incentives thanks to its GSP nomic Coordination Committee (ECC). Plus status, it cannot afford to lose any of these privileges at While painful, the price hikes are not surprising. An increase this time when the economy is in dire need of succour from in the price of petrol is bound to have an impact on all other wherever it can get. If the EU ends up withdrawing these in- items. The decisions by the ECC are aimed to reduce Rs 116 centives from Pakistan just because it is not fully abiding by BN in the circular debt stock. Anticipating the outrage that the obligations, it will not be an unforeseen punishment as the these changes will understandably cause, the ECC in an of- EU has been clarifying. Each biennial report of the EU must testify that substantial progress has been made in the direction ficial statement explained that the rise in prices was due to of implementing labour rights and standards. There are 27 con- an increasing gap between the subsidised prices offered by ventions that Pakistan has signed including the one calling for the USC and the prevailing market prices, and the increased legislation for the protection of journalists. price was to justify the subsidies. However, until structural As we have seen in the past, just by signing various conventions changes are made to curtail unethical practices and unprof- countries do not make sure that they are meeting all their com- itable investments in the market, these price hikes will be- mitments. There is a need to expedite reforms and steps for come regular occurrences rather than a one-time decision legislation on disappearance, torture, abuse, and inspection of to adjust the subsidies. Cartelisation, as well as rapid deval- factories to meet all EU obligations. Pakistan must appreciate uation, are all contributing factors, and if the former is not that the GSP Plus status from the EU has created employment managed well, then we can continue seeing price increases, opportunities at multiple levels of the economy. We need to keep with the masses burdening the brunt of them. these jobs secure so that Pakistan can avert an impending eco- The government is trying to balance the inflation that it has nomic crisis which is already knocking at our doors. The GSP been unable to prevent through several welfare programs- Plus status has helped Pakistan in dealing with economic and one of such initiatives has been the provision of micro-loans financial challenges that the country finds itself in every now to entrepreneurs and farmers, as well as low-cost housing and then. If we lose this status, it will adversely affect Pakistan’s loans. However, this is no alternative to non-management of economy to a great extent. That is why the government must price hikes- the government must figure out how to curtail take it seriously and continue working for the fulfillment of all its the heightened inflation happening under its administration. obligations in terms of human rights and labour standards. EU’s balancing act between Beijing and Biden HE surprise signing in Decem - veloped new momentum around Christ- in early 2020, the new Chinese securi - Andrew Hammond ber of the EU-China Compre - mas — a peculiar point in the diplomatic ty law in Hong Kong, and growing pres - T hensive Agreement on Invest - calendar for such an unscheduled break- sure on continental European leaders ment (CAI), despite the coronavirus through, with no official negotiating to reject Huawei technology in their 5G chill in bilateral relations, was always deadline to force the issue. Much of the networks. likely to cause ratification headaches sudden urgency at the time reflected Bei- Moreover, Brussels also has become in- for Brussels and Beijing. jing’s desire to get the agreement “over creasingly concerned in recent years about Fast forward almost seven months and the line” before Joe Biden’s inauguration whether China’s external interventions in that is being borne out, with growing as US president on Jan. 20, given his con - Europe represent a “divide and rule” strat- signs that any final approval may be cerns about the deal. egy to undermine the continent’s collec- “kicked into the long grass.” Relations With the CAI now at a pivot point, key offi- tive interests. In this context, several west- remain thorny, post-pandemic, and un - cials in Brussels and European capitals are ern European countries, in particular, are certainty is mounting over whether performing a balancing act between Biden thinking carefully about their future ties the Brussels-based institutions and the and Beijing. The tricky tightrope that the with Beijing. Broader bilateral tensions EU-27 will finally ink the deal. EU-27 are standing on may well result in Rather than seeing a fundamental reset In May, the European Parliament slammed this issue being pushed to one side. in relations, the most likely outcome of are rising, too, with EU what were then recently imposed Chinese One plausible scenario is that ratifi - any ratification of the investment deal foreign ministers agreeing sanctions against EU lawmakers and said cation may not happen till 2023 given would be to inject new impetus into that it will refuse to even consider ratifying Germany’s federal election in Septem - Europe’s constructive engagement ap- this week to give new CAI while those measures remain. ber, plus French President Emmanuel proach with China. This will see differ - Moreover, the parliament last week ap- Macron’s re-election campaign next ences, diplomatically, called out while impetus to their recently proved a resolution criticizing the human spring. This, along with the fact that emphasising areas of common interest, announced “Globally rights clampdown in Hong Kong, with Chinese President Xi Jinping may not including the importance of an open MEPs calling on the European Com- be in a position to compromise, either, financial and multilateral trading sys - Connected Europe” mission, the council and EU countries before the National Congress of the tem, and tackling climate change. strategy. This is widely to decline invitations to attend the Bei- Chinese Communist Party in autumn Brussels asserts that the new deal will jing 2022 Winter Olympics unless China 2022, could mean that any ratification help progress toward the goal of an open, seen as a rival to China’s demonstrates a verifiable improvement may have to wait. transparent financial and multilateral trad- Belt and Road, and pushes in the situation on the island. Even if a quicker breakthrough happens, ing system. The two sides are also likely to Broader bilateral tensions are rising, there is unlikely to be a significant warm- place growing emphasis on global warming, for investments in projects too, with EU foreign ministers agree - ing in ties in the near term following the long an area of fruitful bilateral dialogue, in to link Europe to the ing this week to give new impetus to chilliness of recent months. While the new 2021 and beyond. their recently announced “Globally investment deal could do much to improve The EU and China share a vision of a pros- world. CAI, which would Connected Europe” strategy. This the atmospherics in diplomacy between perous, energy-secure future in a stable cli- see European and Chinese is widely seen as a rival to China’s Brussels and Beijing, it is significantly less mate. Indeed, their 2015 bilateral climate Belt and Road, and pushes for invest - likely to promote a fundamental positive change declaration was one of the key driv- firms get better access ments in projects to link Europe to reset in relations for many reasons. ers of the Paris deal, and this may be repli- to each market, has been the world. First, there are so many issues clouding cated ahead of COP26 in Glasgow, under- CAI, which would see European and the bilateral agenda, in the short term lining that both powers still recognize that discussed since 2014 by Chinese firms get better access to each at least. These include the opaque way they have much to gain from their partner- Brussels and Beijing market, has been discussed since 2014 that Beijing is perceived by Europe to ship despite post-pandemic tensions. by Brussels and Beijing, but suddenly de- have handled the coronavirus outbreak – Courtesy: Arab News Indian double game could damage Afghan peace process HE withdrawal of US and coalition such pictures have also come to light in which all its diplomatic staff and all RAW agents have Muhammad Akhter forces from Afghanistan under an weapons, etc. can be seen coming down from fled Kandahar and the consulate in Kandahar T agreement reached between the Unit- Indian planes. has been closed. India has confirmed the evac - ed States and the Taliban in the Afghan peace Thus, by supplying arms and ammunition to uation of its staff from Kandahar, but has de - process is expected to be completed next the Afghan security forces, India is adding nied closing the consulate. month, but the United States has set an offi - fuel to the fire, which will further aggravate Afghan affairs experts say that given the rap - cial deadline of September 11, 2021. the situation. Many countries, including India, idly deteriorating situation for India in Afghan- During the 20-year US presence in Afghani - and some elements in Afghanistan want the istan, it is likely that India will soon have to stan, many countries and groups, including situation to worsen so that the United States close its embassy in Kabul. The closure of the India, used Afghan soil for their nefarious can use it as a basis to withdraw the announce - embassy would mean that India has completely agenda. Now that the US is gone, all these ment of the complete withdrawal of its troops, withdrawn from Afghanistan. elements will not be able to stay in Afghan - and thus allow all these elements to remain on On the other hand, it is a bitter truth that India istan because the faster the Taliban occupy Afghan soil. will not accept this in any way, so it is play - different parts of the country, the sooner Sitting in Afghanistan over the past two dec - ing a double game and trying to use both the they will reach Kabul, and the Taliban’s oc - ades, India has hatched a number of conspir- Taliban and the Afghan government against cupation of the capital will mean that some - acies to destabilize Pakistan and the Indian each other so that it can somehow pursue its one Even an element that is using Afghan intelligence agency Research and Analysis interests in Afghanistan. Both the Taliban and India is currently soil for its nefarious purposes will be target - Wing (RAW) has created elements in the Pa - the Afghan government are aware that India is negotiating with the ed by the Taliban. kistan-Afghanistan border areas that have cre- playing a double game with them and they also That is why India is fleeing Afghanistan, ated terror in Pakistan. As the horrific series know why India wants to stay in Afghanistan. Taliban on the one hand but even after leaving Afghanistan, it is con - of riots began. Pakistani intelligence agencies The world powers that are directly involved in stantly engaged in conspiracies and playing thwarted many of RAW’s plans and uncovered the Afghan peace process are also not unaware and providing heavy a double game with the Taliban and the Af - elements involved in terrorist activities in Pa- of India’s nefarious intentions. What is needed weapons to the Afghan ghan administration. kistan at the behest of India. now is for all major powers to work together India is currently negotiating with the Taliban In this regard, a lot of evidence was presented to stop India’s conspiracy from succeeding, as administration to use on the one hand and providing heavy weapons to the international community with the aim the Indian double game could not only jeop - to the Afghan administration to use against of showing the world the ugly face of India, but ardize the Afghan peace process, but also the against them on the them on the other. According to media reports, it is unfortunate that despite the existence of region as a whole. other. According to media India provided heavy weapons and ammunition clear evidence against India, the internation- Hence, it I finalized that all major internation - to the Afghan security forces through special al community nothing was done beyond mere al organizations, including the United Nations, reports, India provided military planes being sent to Kabul and Kanda - verbal deposit. must step forward and play a positive role, as har in the name of withdrawing its diplomatic Due to the indifference of major international the deterioration of the Afghan peace process heavy weapons and staff from Afghanistan. bodies, including the United Nations, the situ- will not only harm Afghanistan or Pakistan, ammunition to the Afghan On Saturday and Sunday, two Indian Air Force ation today is such that India wants to ensure but also the fires that will burn here. And if planes arrived at Kandahar and Kabul airports its presence in Afghanistan to the detriment of not today, then tomorrow the flames will reach security forces through with weapons, respectively. Media reports also Pakistan, and what it is doing to the detriment Washington, London, Paris and other impor- special military planes cite sources who saw weapons being dropped of the entire region. Peace and stability may tant western centers. from planes coming to pick up Indian person - be threatened. – The Writer is a freelance Columnist. being sent to Kabul nel at airports in Kabul and Kandahar. Some, India’s current situation in Afghanistan is that He can be reached at @lifeline_Pak IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Monday, July 19, 2021 Whole Briefs saga is a Clinical England cruise to 45 conspiracy, CA & SA conference says Rashid brings run victory against Pakistan From Page 01 her phone was stolen, “and laurels to batsman Dawid Malan (one off five) as Paki- later handed her phone Sports Desk stan looked to tame the explosive England over but with the data delet- Uzbekistan batting line-up. The fall of wickets however ed”. He said that the CCTV LEEDS: England cruised to a 45-run victory did not impact England’s intent as batsmen footage of the time of the against Pakistan, after a clinical performance, From Page 01 Moeen Ali and Jos Buttler combined for a incident had been reviewed all such challenges shall be in the second Twenty20 International (T20I) whirlwind 67-run knock off just 31 balls to and it was found that there scaled, was the personality of between the two sides at the Yorkshire Crick- provide a solid foundation for their side. were not two, but three tax- the President. He said he had et Ground in Leeds on Sunday to level the Pacer Mohammad Hasnain got the better of is that she had used. no doubt that the President three-match series at one apiece. Chasing a Moeen Ali, caught by fielder Babar Azam, “She took a taxi from Da- will win the upcoming Presi- daunting target of 201 runs, Pakistan were after he had raced to 36 runs off 16 balls. man Koh and did not re- dential elections to be held in off to a solid start as openers Babar Azam Batsman Liam Livingstone then joined the turn home,” said Rasheed. October this year, simply be- and Mohammad Rizwan stitched together a explosive Buttler on the way to a 52- run The minister said three cause Uzbeks cannot have a breezy 50-run partnership. partnership off 34 balls as England looked videos had been reviewed, better choice than President Pacer Saqib Mahmood dealt the first blow, to impose themselves in the match. whereas an attempt to Shavkat Mirziyoyev. removing Babar (22 off 16), caught by field- Mohammad Hasnain then returned to pro- acquire a fourth is being The holding of the Central er Dawid Malan. Explosive batsman Sohaib vide a crucial breakthrough for Pakistan re- made. Earlier in the day, Asia and South Asia Con- Maqsood came out with a lot of intent, moving Jos Buttler, caught by Babar Azam, Sheikh Rashid said that ference in Tashkent was racing to 15 runs off 10 balls, before being after he had raced to 59 runs off 39 balls. suspects in kidnapping of yet another feather in the stumped by wicketkeeper Jos Buttler off the The opening paved the way for more wick- Afghanistan ambassador’s cap of the Uzbek govern- bowling of leg-spinner Rashid Khan. ets as Pakistan looked to stem the flow of daughter will be arrested ment. Participation of over The England spinners then applied a choke- runs from the bat of the Englishmen. in a day or two. 40 countries and that too at hold on the run-scoring options as Paki- Leg-spinner Shadab Khan removed dan- the highest level unequivo- stan’s batsmen struggled to find regular gerous batsman Jonny Bairstow (13 off cally speaks volumes for the boundaries. Rashid took advantage of the seven balls), caught by fielder Fakhar Pakistan dynamic and robust foreign mounting pressure, removing batsman Mo- Zaman, as the batsman tried to clear the terms policy of Uzbekistan. The hammad Rizwan (caught and bowled) after boundary but failed. Liam Livingstone demand for conceptualizing he had managed 37 runs off 29 balls. etkeeper Jos Buttler for an easy stumping. unbeaten after scoring 36 runs off 22 balls. (38 off 23) appeared to be in sublime Afghan... foreign policy is due to the Off-spinner Moeen Ali joined the fun pick- All-rounder Imad Wasim played a quick-fire 20- Saqib Mahmood was the most successful form, similar to his incredible touch in high dynamics of transfor- ing up two crucial wickets to leave Pakistan run knock off 13 balls, before falling to pacer bowler for his side picking up three wickets the first T20I, before falling because of mation of Uzbekistan, the in all sorts of trouble against the rising re- Tom Curran, caught by fielder Jason Roy. at the expense of 33 runs in his allotted overs. a mix-up with fellow batsman Tom Cur- From Page 01 transition to a new stage quired run rate. Ali first removed batsman Mahmood then removed tailender Shaheen Earlier, after losing the toss and being asked ran. Curran (nine off seven) himself fell the Embassy and Consu- in the formation of a dem- Mohammad Hafeez (10 off 12), caught by Shah (two off four), caught by fielder Chris to bat first, England were off to a shaky shortly after off the bowling of Moham- lates of Afghanistan in ocratic rule of law with a fielder Jonny Bairstow, before cleaning up Jordan, and clean bowled tailender Haris Rauf start. Opener Jason Roy (10 off 4) went mad Hasnain, caught by fielder Sohaib Pakistan has been further developed market economy. batsman Fakhar Zaman (eight off eight). for a golden duck. In the end, Pakistan could hard after all-rounder Imad Wasim, only to Maqsood. Pacer Haris Rauf then removed beefed up. The Foreign Without exaggeration it is Young batsman Azam Khan (one off four) only manage 155 runs for the loss of nine sky the fourth delivery of the match into the tailenders Chris Jordan (14 off eight) and Secretary met the Ambas- worth noting that the foun- stepped out of his crease but missed a Rashid wickets in their allotted overs, losing by 45 hands of fielder Mohammad Hafeez. Adil Rashid (two off four) in quick succes - sador of Afghanistan today, dation of a new era of the Khan delivery that was collected by wick- runs, as all-rounder Shadab Khan remained Imad returned in his next over to remove sion to further dent England’s onslaught. highlighted all the steps Renaissance is being laid in taken by the Government in the country, requiring qual- this context, and re-assured itatively new approaches in him of full cooperation. We the foreign policy. Islam Makhachev vows to prove hope that the Government In a word, Uzbekistan’s of Afghanistan would recon- foreign policy interests are sider its decision. based primarily on the pri- orities of internal develop- Tony not same level as Khabib PM stresses ment, which actually means LONDON: Islam Makhachev wants to in the fourth round via submission. unblemished 29-0 record. an obvious shift towards the face Tony Ferguson next to prove the Khabib, who was in Vegas to support And Makhachev referred to his men- reduction economization of the coun- US fighter is not in the same league Makhachev, never met Ferguson in tor's unfinished business with Fergu- try’s international coopera- as his mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov. the cage during his incredible, un- son, pledging to do Khabib's bidding in violence tion and the strengthening The Russian stretched his unbeaten beaten career. against him. of economic pragmatism in streak to eight with a resounding win Ferguson, 37, was widely regarded 'Khabib was supposed to fight with From Page 01 external relations. over ThiagoMoises in Las Vegas on as one of the best 155 pound fighters him like five, six times. Let's finish has consistently emphasized The CA&SA conference Saturday but no sooner had he taken around and seen as one of the few peo- this, you know,' he said. that there is no military solu- was a clear manifestation care of the Brazilian, he was setting ple capable of beating Khabib. 'I'm going to finish this. I'm going tion to the Afghan conflict. of this approach. It not only his sights on his next opponent. The pair were scheduled to face to show Tony not Khabib level. Peo - The Prime Minister stressed earned laurels for the Pres- 'If they were to give me a choice, each other on five occasions but ple don't understand how Khabib that instability and conflict ident at home but abroad as let's do it with Tony because we have the fight everyone in UFC craved pressures.' were not in Pakistan’s in- well. The presence of Prime good history with him,' Makhachev never saw the light of day before Makhachev, 29, praised Khabib as a terest. The Prime Minister Minister of Pakistan Imran told reporters after beating Moises Khabib retired in October with an 'humble guy' and said he had many of reiterated the call for imme- Khan and other leaders the same qualities as him and was al- diate reduction in violence. undoubtedly contributed most as good a fighter. It was also emphasized that greatly towards the suc- 'If somebody says I'm almost the imposition of a government cess of the conference. In same as Khabib, I agree with this,' by force will not lead to the the new scenario that has Makhachev added. resolution of Afghan conflict emerged after the withdraw- 'I want to be like Khabib, you know. and a negotiated political set- al of US troops, it is up to He's a great man, he's champion, tlement among the Afghan the neighboring countries he has a lot of money and he has Lionel Messi breaks sides was the only way for- now to join hands in order everything, but he's still a humble guy. ward. Pakistan will continue to ensure regional peace 'He's coming to U.S. without his fam- Instagram record with its efforts to urge all parties and stability. ily. He stays here one, two months to to engage constructively and While all the stakehold- help us. He doesn't take money, noth- most-liked picture secure an inclusive, broad- ers remain committed to ing. He just comes and does the whole LONDON: Lionel Messi finally put some international based and comprehensive achieving this goal, Presi- thing. We came to U.S. and he rent political solution. dent Ghani of Afghanistan big house for team and a lot of cars football demons to bed as he helped inspire Argentine to Copa America glory, beating fierce rivals Brazil in the The two leaders agreed still seems to be obsessed for team and nobody pay. He pay for to further enhance Paki- with his pro-India posture, everything. I cannot explain Khabib. process. As a result of the success, Messi also broke a record that was previously held by long-term BalonD'or stan-Afghanistan bilateral which he clearly manifest- He does a lot of stuff, but not everyone relations. It was stressed ed during his speech at the knows this.' – APP rival Cristiano Ronaldo. In the wake of the victory on July 10, Messi took to Instagram to toast their triumph with a that negative statements conference by propagating from Afghan side vitiated the Indian narrative. Those picture of him in the changing room proudly holding the trophy alongside the caption: "What a beautiful madness! the environment and there who are privy to the latest US: 4 people was a need to build trust. developments in Afghan- AC Milan complete This is unbelievable! Thank you, God! We are the champi- istan believe the days of shot outside ons!" As things stand, the photo has been liked more than Ashraf Ghani’s rule are al- 20 million times, thus making the image the most popular Elect honest most over. He has no future stadium Instagram post ever posted by an athlete. in Afghanistan if he contin- signing of Olivier Giroud WASHINGTON: Four peo- Ronaldo's record lasted just under a year, as the previously leaders, ues to pursue a belligerent understood to be keen on midfielders Tie- ple were shot outside a base- most liked post came in the form of his touching tribute approach and does not en- Agencies moueBakayoko and Hakim Ziyech, both ball stadium in Washington, to the late Diego Maradona after his death in late 2020. PM urges... gage with Taliban. of whom have been made available for D.C. on Saturday night, po- Coincidentally, Messi's own tribute to Maradona, someone Summing up, the confer- MILAN: AC Milan have completed the transfer this summer. As first revealed by lice said, adding that there he worked closely with in the international set-up, also fea- From Page 01 ence indeed provided both signing France striker Olivier Giroud from 90min, Chelsea are preparing themselves was "no ongoing threat." The tured in the top 20 most popular posts from an athlete, hear later that many corona- Pakistan and Uzbekistan to Chelsea. The 34-year-old striker struggled for a monster bid for Borussia Dortmund Metropolitan Police Depart- having been liked 16.4 million times, placing it 16th in the virus cases emerged due to comer further close to each for minutes under both Frank Lampard and striker ErlingHaaland, and the Blues are ment initially said it was re- list. The tournament success was well-earned, with Messi this rally,” he said. other. The agreement to Thomas Tuchel but had a habit of popping now looking to trim their squad and raise sponding to the incident "in comfortably the player of the tournament, a constant thorn The premier also lauded the form the strategic partner- up with vital goals in his rare outings, includ- the £150m needed to get a deal done. which two people were shot in the side of just about every team he faced. – DNA spirit and determination of ship, of course, is a landmark ing six strikes in eight Champions League With Chelsea hunting for a new striker, outside of Nationals Park." the crowd gathered, receiv- step in terms of strengthen- games - just two of which were starts. Giroud could also be followed out the exit "Two additional victims associ- the Catalan club [FC Bar- ing a loud roar in response. ing and deepening bilateral With his playing time limited, Giroud was door by Tammy Abraham, who is valued ated with this incident walked Palestinians celona] to the feelings of “A large portion of my life relations. Pakistan, on its made available for transfer this summer and at £40m and has attracted interest from into area hospitals for treat- millions of its fans world - was spent playing cricket part, is very keen to expand spent Friday in Milan finalising a move to Arsenal, Aston Villa and West Ham. ment of gunshot wounds," hail FC wide who were appalled under the sun. Sitting on the and promote ties with the the Rossoneri which is expected to earn police said in a subsequent by the idea that the club stage here I felt my clothes Central Asian states and the Chelsea up to £2m. Giroud posted a mes- tweet. "This is currently an Barcelona which appreciates human drenched in sweat. So when CARs too have a candid un- sage to Chelsea fans on social media as he active investigation and it rights will play with one I look at all of you packed derstanding that how their swaps Stamford Bridge for San Siro. appears there is no ongoing Sports Desk of the most racist clubs here together, I wish to pay engagement with Pakistan "To all the Blues, to my teammates, to all my threat at this time," it added. in the world," the associ - special tribute to all of your and other regional coun- coaches, to the whole club, a huge thank you for According to preliminary in- GAZA CITY: The Pales- ation said in a statement. determination,” he said. tries including Afghanistan, these special moments," he wrote. "I'm starting formation, one of the victims tinian Football Associa- Jibril Rajoub, the Sec- PM Imran Khan said he can help them in reinforcing a new journey with a light and happy heart. Our was an employee at the sta- tion has welcomed the retary-General of Fatah thinks of the future of the their economies. victories in the FA Cup, Europa League and dium, said Metropolitan Po- scrapping of a friendly group's Central Committee people of the country, espe- It is ostensibly a win-win Champions League have been magnificent. lice Department spokesper- football match between and head of the Palestinian cially the youth. “I want our situation for all. But having "Love, Oli G." Giroud becomes the second son Dustin Sternbeck. The Spanish giants FC Barce- Football Association, de- country to be such that when said that, peace in Afghani- Chelsea player to join Milan this summer, shooting halted a baseball lona and Israel’s Beitar scribed the move by FC Bar- one travels with the Paki- stan holds the key to region- following centre-back FikayoTomori, who game between Washington football team, which was celona to cancel the match stani passport they should be al connectivity and stability was snapped up permanently after an excel- Nationals and the San Diego scheduled to take place as "an honest expression of admired. The world should therefore the neighboring lent loan spell at San Siro last season. Padres, and spectators were on Aug. 4 in Jerusalem. Barcelona's true identity look at us with respect. The countries must utilize all There could yet be further dealings be- asked to exit the stadium in "We express our appreci- and its respect to millions green passport should be re- channels to ensure peace tween the two clubs as Milan are also the US capital. – APP ation for the respect of of its fans worldwide." spected. We should become in Afghanistan if they really a great nation,” he said. want their initiatives to see light of the day. Construction PM Imran Olympic cluster scare as athletes test positive on Dasu Khan shares The Olympic Village, a complex of apartments and dining areas in Tokyo, will house 6,700 athletes Project to... glimpses... and officials at its peak when the delayed 2020 Games finally get underway From Page 01 from the same country and sport”. lations is very limited. We keep In another example of the difficul- Australian chef de mission Ian the Dasu Hydropower Pro- From Page 01 Agencies They are “isolated in their rooms the risk to an absolute minimum ties, Australia’s entire athletics Chesterman said a “buoyant” ject. “The Chinese construc- and Tokyo 2020 is delivering level,” Olympic Games executive team was quarantined before depar- mood in the camp was tempered tion company, China Gezhou- The prime minister conclud- TOKYO: Two athletes have test- meals to them”, he said, adding director Christophe Dubi said ture after a member of their entou- by caution over possible mental ba Group Corporation ed his stay in Uzbekistan by ed positive for the coronavirus in that the rest of the team have also on Sunday. “We can ensure that rage returned an inconclusive test. health problems in the unusual (CGGC) through its latest visiting the mausoleums of the Tokyo Olympic Village after a been tested. The team was not transmission between the various The official later tested negative. environment. “The mood and notification has declared its great Islamic personalities team colleague was also infected, identified. The Olympic Village, a groups is almost impossible.” “We expect that there’ll be cases everything is sort of buoyant and earlier notice, about contract in the historic cities of Sa- officials said on Sunday, raising complex of apartments and dining Fifty-five cases linked to the associated with these Games and excited to be here, and that we’re termination of employment of markand and Bukhara. fears of a cluster just days before areas in Tokyo, will house 6,700 Games, which open on Friday, really what’s going to matter is how conscious of the fact that it’s like Pakistani personnel working Yesterday, Prime Minister the opening ceremony. athletes and officials at its peak have been discovered this month, we respond to that and to ensure no other,” he said. on Dasu Hydropower Project, Imran Khan took to Twit- The first cases involving athletes when the delayed 2020 Games fi- including four athletes. that there’s no complacency,” said “We have to make sure that ath- null and void,” FO spokesman ter to share his experience in the Village come a day after a nally get underway. On Saturday, International Olym- David Hughes, medical director of lete, mental health and wellbeing Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said. of his trip to Uzbekistan’s member of their entourage re- The Tokyo Games, which will be pic Committee president Thomas the Australian Olympic team. is at the forefront of all their think- He said that matters regard- Samarkand. turned the first positive test in the held largely behind closed doors Bach appealed for Japanese fans Australia has 194 athletes in the ing.” On Saturday, Games chief ing security and execution of “It was a wonderful experi- complex, which will house thou- to prevent infections, are unpop- to show support, saying he was Olympic Village backed by sup- Seiko Hashimoto admitted ath- the project are being looked ence to finally visit Samar- sands of athletes. ular in Japan where opinion polls “very well aware of the scepti- port staff including psychologists letes are “probably very worried” into, and the relevant author- kand, the greatest city in The three infections were re- have consistently demonstrated a cism” surrounding the Games. to help them deal with the “extra about coming to Japan, pledging ities from Pakistan and Chi- the world at the beginning vealed as competitors fly in from lack of support. Olympic officials Athletes are arriving to find a re- strain” of the anti-Covid measures. full transparency over Covid cas- na are in close contact on the of the 15th century,” the around the world for the pandem- have been at pains to play down strictive environment, with daily Australian basketball star Liz es. Japanese and Olympic officials same. The construction of prime minister tweeted. ic-delayed Olympics, which are fac- the health risks of the Games, testing, social distancing and Cambage was one of the athletes have also been forced onto the the project will be resumed He said he visited the tombs ing significant opposition in Japan which are taking place in stringent no movement possible outside to pull out of the Games, citing defensive over a welcoming re- soon. “Both Pakistan and of Amir Taimur and Imam due to their Covid risks. anti-coronavirus conditions with the Olympic “bubble”. They are mental health fears, while tennis ception for Bach attended by 40 China remain committed to Bokhari in this historic city. Tokyo 2020 spokesman Masa athletes tested daily. under orders to leave Japan 48 player Nick Kyrgios withdrew people while Tokyo remains under timely completion of Dasu Takaya said the three cases “were “Mingling and crossing of popu- hours after their event. due to the lack of fans. a coronavirus state of emergency. Hydropower. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Monday, July 19, 2021 Facebook Briefs refutes Biden claim PA covering Only presidential form of up critic’s Web Desk death govt to salvage Pakistan CALIFORNIA: Facebook refuted remarks made by peal of parliamentary form mentary system of govern- years which was a very unfor- President Joe Biden that Monitoring Desk DNA of government in the coun- ment. This could be done tunate situation. Intra-assem- social media platforms are “killing people” by allowing RAMALLAH: The family of try. The petition, he said, under a presidential form of bly fights between assembly ISLAMABAD: Paki- coronavirus vaccine misin- a political activist who died was filed through his lawyer government either. member, political tussles and stani-American, Hafeez Uz formation on their services in the custody of Palestinian and constitutional expert, He said that there was no lack of priority were the rea- Rehman Choudhary, who and argued that vaccine ac- security forces last month Khalid Abbas Khan. He said bar in 1973 constitution that sons behind this delay. has filed a petition in the ceptance among its users has accused the Palestinian he has made federation of the legislator and adminis- He said that the constitu- Supreme Court on Presi- has actually risen in the U.S. Authority (PA) of trying to Pakistan, prime minister, tration should be elected tional process remained dential form of government, In a blog post, Guy Rosen, cover up his death. governors and chief min- through a parliamentary or marred in palace intrigues, on Sunday said that only Facebook’s vice president Relatives of Nizar Banat, isters of four provinces presidential form of govern- political squabbles and this Presidential form of govern- of integrity, pointed to data 43, said on Saturday they responded in the petition. ment. We can do it either led to dissolution of succes- ment could solve Pakistan’s suggesting that vaccine hes- still have not received a doc- The petition is pending in way, he said. sive cabinets. The members problems. Parliamentary itancy among U.S. its users ument with an official cause the Supreme Court and he He said that if in a country of the assembly and political form of government is a has declined by 50%, and of death, and said the PA would not file an application people are not getting polit- leaders remained focused system of minority rule. He 85% of users said they have has made efforts to settle of the immediate hearing of ical justice, they would also on petty issues related to said that Pakistan’s poor been or would like to be vac- the matter out of court. the petition. not get social and economic their constituency politics. people could get rid of he- cinated against Covid-19. “The behaviour of the Pal- With the introduction of justice as a consequence. He said that the absence reditary style of politics and “These and other facts tell estinian Authority until this parliamentary form of gov- Narrating the history of of a constitution led to dis- groups and bands indulging a very different story to the moment is criminal behav- ernment the people of Pa- Pakistan’s constitutional memberment of Pakistan in in politics of blackmail only political justice which had ceive more than 51 percent one promoted by the admin- iour, covering up a crime,” kistan have been deprived development, He said that 1971. He said that 1956 con- through this system. And been promised by article of the vote. In parliamen- istration in recent days,” Ghassan Banat, Nazir’s of political justice, which at the time independence, stitution and 1962 constitu- this system could put Paki- 2(a) of the constitution. tary form of government Rosen wrote. brother, told reporters. has been promised under India Independence Act tion, both were illegitimate stan on the path of develop- He said that it was because the people elect their rep- Rosen also pointed to the Nizar Banat was an outspo- the provisions of the consti- 1947 made it mandatory on because in the case of for- ment and progress, which of parliamentary form of resentatives as legislators Biden administration’s nar- ken critic of the PA who tution. He said that parlia- Pakistan to adopt Govern- mer approval was given by is a voice coming from the government that party will but in the process they also rowly missed goal to vacci- called on Western nations mentary system has caused ment of India Act 1935 as a nominated assembly and hearts of Pakistani people. less than majority vote have become administration of nate 70% of Americans by to stop providing aid to the instability in the country. provisional constitution of in case of later approval was He made these remarks been ruling the country since the country, which is a basic July 4, arguing that Face- PA due to human rights vio- He said that Prime Minis- the country. given by a dictator. in a press conference on 2008. He said that in 2008, flaw in the system. book “is not the reason this lations and growing authori- ter Imran Khan should be In this provisional constitu- He said that there were struc- Sunday, “Only through this 2013 and 2018 the ruling The petition states that goal was missed.” tarianism. directed to hold a referen- tion certain provisions were tural flaws in the 1973 consti- system we can get rid of party received 25. 6, 32.7 under the constitution “the The response from Face- In a series of posts and live dum on national in which missing which were neces- tution, and it Was because of politics of blackmail and and 31.4 percent vote respec- state has to exercise its book comes after the pres- videos on Facebook, Banat “Yes” or “No” vote should sary for running the gov- those structural flaws that politics of groups and bands tively, which mean they didn’t power through the chosen ident, on the South Lawn of had criticised the authori- be sought from the people ernmental affairs of an inde- 1977, 1999 and 2007 political indulging in make or break represent the majority of Pa- representatives of the peo- the White House on Friday, ty’s close security coordi- and country’s political sys- pendent country. Therefore crisis hit the country. politics at the constituency kistani people. ple” and there is no specific was asked what his mes- nation with Israel, seen by tem should be restructured a constituent assembly He said that the lawyer level” he said. He said that in presidential provision of the constitution sage was to companies like many Palestinians as betray- in the light of the result of came into existence to pre- movement which led to He said that he had filed form of government the which restricts that the cho- Facebook with respect to al, and its corruption. He the referendum. pare a new constitution. the restoration of Supreme a petition in the Supreme President, governor and sen representatives have to Covid misinformation. In also lashed out at President He said that People of Paki- The constitution making pro- court also led to restoration Court for seeking the re- city Mayor is required to re- be elected under a parlia- response to the question, Mahmoud Abbas in April for stan had been deprived of cess remained delayed for 9 of Pakistan’s image abroad. Biden responded: “They’re calling off what would have killing people.” been the first Palestinian “I mean they really, look, elections in 15 years. Banat the only pandemic we have was a candidate on an oppo- Explosion kills is among the unvaccinated, sition slate. and that’s — they’re killing several in Kenya people,” the president said, Turkey echoing earlier comments County where the accident from White House press condemns Web Desk occurred, on Sunday. secretary Jen Psaki. “We counted twelve bodies Psaki, at a news briefing last CJEU’s ban NAIROBI: Police said 13 at the scene. Another person week, said the Biden admin- people were killed and many died in hospital from their in- istration was flagging prob- on headscarf others seriously burned when juries.” Fire crews arrived on lematic posts for Facebook an overturned petrol tanker the scene two hours later to that spread misinformation, exploded in western Kenya douse the inferno while those including false information News Desk as crowds thronged to col- injured in the blast were tak- that the Covid-19 vaccine lect the spilling fuel. The fuel en to hospital. “Many others causes infertility. ANKARA: Turkey’s Foreign truck collided with another ve- have been taken to hospital Ministry said in a statement hicle and toppled over late on with serious burns and they that the CJEU’s decision dis- Saturday near Malanga, some include young children,” Cha- Turkey’s regards religious freedom 315km (195 miles) northwest cha said. The cause of the ex- and creates a basis and legal of Nairobi, on the busy high- plosion is not yet known. Erdogan to cover for discrimination. way between Kisumu and the Images broadcast by Kenyan Turkey has slammed a visit TRNC border with Uganda. media showed the blazing ruling by a top European Onlookers rushed to the tanker lighting up the night Union court allowing the scene with jerrycans but the sky and in the morning fol- banning of headscarves un- Foreign Desk lowing, crowds gaping at the der certain conditions as a cargo exploded, engulfing twisted, smouldering wreck- “clear violation of religious those around in a fireball. ANKARA: Turkish Pres- freedoms”, adding the move “It burst into flames as they age. Deadly fuel truck acci- ident Recep Tayyip Er- scooped fuel that was flow- dents along perilous roads are dogan is set to travel to would exacerbate prejudic- BAKU: A delegation led by President of the European Council Charles Michel visits Alley of es against Muslim women ing,” said Charles Chacha, not uncommon in Kenya and the self-declared Turkish in Europe. Martyrs in Azerbaijan. – DNA a local police chief in Siaya the wider East Africa region. Republic of Northern Cy- The Luxembourg-based EU prus (TRNC) on Monday Court of Justice (CJEU) for a two-day official visit. ruled on Thursday that com- He has said he will deliver panies in the bloc can ban UK ‘interested’ “good news” in the breaka- Baku warns about Yerevan’s way state. employees from wearing a headscarf under certain in hosting US But the visit could also fur- conditions, if they need to ther stoke tensions with destructive approach Greek Cypriots and the do so to project an image of neutrality to customers. radar station European Union over the territories and violating the relations on the basis of the triots were deported from divided Eastern Mediter- The Turkish Foreign Minis- DNA fundamental rights of more principles of international this area three times dur- try said in a statement the gencies ranean island, already high A than one million Azerbaija- law, start the process of ing the 20th century, the over Turkish ambitions in ruling was a sign of rising Is- BAKU: Azerbaijani Foreign nis,” she said. delimitation and demarca- last in 1988. The Zangazur lamophobia at a time when LONDON: An American space force plan to develop a global the region and its support Ministry Spokesperson Ley- Abdullayeva stressed that tion and has taken practical region and its division into for a two-state solution to it said Muslim women in monitoring system to track objects up to 22,000 miles from la Abdullayeva has said that based on illusions about steps in this direction,” the Eastern and Western parts Europe are being subjected Earth could establish radar stations in the US, UK and Aus- the Cyprus dispute. it is easy to predict the con- “Greater Armenia”, Pash- spokesperson said. is also a historical reality. On Tuesday, Erdogan will to increasing discrimination tralia. The head of the RAF, Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael sequences of Armenia’s de- inyan, who continues his She reiterated that Arme- The return of our compa- for their religious beliefs. Wigston, is in the US for talks over the plans, and said on attend an event marking the structive approach for itself. territorial claims against nia takes the position of triots to those territories 47th anniversary of Turkey’s “The CJEU decision, at a Saturday the British were “very interested” in the project and She made the remarks while Azerbaijan today and whose aggravating the situation, is their most natural right. time when the Islamopho- hosting one of the American radar stations. military intervention – seen commenting on Armenian claims are reflected in the revanchism and condition- This is not a territorial as an invasion by Greek bia, racism and hatred that China is challenging US military and technological dominance Prime Minister Nikol Pash- country’s Constitution, ing peace. claim, but the return of have taken Europe hostage in a number of theatres, including in space. There are fears Cypriots – on the island and inyan’s latest claims alleging seems to be trying to create “It is not difficult to pre- refugees to their homes; will address the Northern are rising, disregards reli- that anti-satellite arms held by Beijing – which Washington that Azerbaijan has territo- any “basis” for his country’s dict the consequences of as the trilateral statement gious freedom and creates also possesses – are capable of threatening US orbital fleets. Cyprus parliament in a spe- rial claims to neighbours, aggressive, destructive and this destructive approach, of 10 November 2020 con- cial session. a basis and legal cover for The Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (Darc) would re- creates border tensions and irreconcilable policy. which has been exhibited tains,” she stressed. discrimination,” the minis- quire three radar stations around the globe with possible sites “I hope we will give messag- obstructs the delimitation On July 14, President Aliyev es in the best manner pos- try said. in the UK, US and Australia, Wigston said, in order to get a process, which he made at a described West Zangazur as On Saturday, the Turkish “full picture” of what is happening. “The first priority above sible for the establishment press brifing with European Azerbaijan’s historical land of the world peace for the presidency’s communi- all is to understand what is going on in space. We know that Council President Charles handed over to Armenia dur- cation director Fahrettin it is becoming more congested; there were 1,000 satellites island and the whole world Michel on July 17. ing the Soviet era. through the ceremonies [in Altun condemned the move, launched in the last year alone,” he told BBC Radio 4’s Today “We bring to Pashinyan’s “The East Zangazur eco- saying “this wrong decision programme: “We see activity by countries like China and Rus- Northern Cyprus],” he said attention that, unlike Ar- nomic zone has been estab- in remarks on Friday. is an attempt to grant legiti- sia which is a cause of concern. It is reckless activity, deploy- menia, Azerbaijan has lished. Armenia has now macy to racism.” ing and testing of systems that look like weapons in space. So “We have a good step. We not had a territorial claim raised hysteria about this have finished the prelimi- any system like the radar we are talking about which gives us against any state. Azerbai- issue. There is no need for a better picture of what is going on is incredibly important to nary studies,” the Turkish jan respects the territorial that because East Zangazur president said, without giv- Israeli us.” However, the new American military branch, US Space integrity of states within is our historical land. West Force, established by former president Donald Trump, has ing any further details on settlers their international borders Zangazur is our historical the issue. been criticised as an unwise and costly escalation that could and demands that the same land. We cannot forget his- storm Al-Aqsa lead to a dangerous new arms race. approach be demonstrated tory. We cannot become A spokesperson for the Campaign Against the Arms Trade in relation to Azerbaijan,” hostages of anyone’s politi- Assad complex said the plans were “totally misguided” and that the money Abdullayeva said. cal interests. Let them look would better be spent on reducing poverty. She described the claims as “As for Pashinyan’s claims for years, for Armenia,” Ab- up historical documents regime kills “The huge sums of money involved would be far better spent another completely false and of ‘border tensions and ob- dullayeva added. and maps and see when DNA building fairer and more equal societies here rather than slanderous statement by the struction of the delimitation She underlined that in the the Soviet government tore six civilians further militarising space,” they said. The stations, covering Armenian prime minister. process’, this is nothing national historical memory Zangazur apart from Azer- JERUSALEM: More than around a square kilometre, would host an array of large ra- “Let me remind you that but the hypocrisy of the of the Azerbaijani people, baijan and handed it over to 1,000 Israeli settlers forced dar dishes, known as parabolic antenna, each 15 metres in these absurd allegations are Armenian prime minister. the territory of modern Ar- Armenia. This is a relative- Web Desk their way into the flashpoint diameter. The US already operates an early warning system made by the leader of the By eliminating the factor of menia, where Azerbaijanis ly recent date – 101 years Al-Aqsa Mosque complex on to detect ballistic missiles in space, which includes a facility at country, which has been pur- occupation of its territories historically lived as an indig- ago,” he said. IDLIB: Six Syrian civil- Sunday, amid tension over a RAF Fylingdales in North Yorkshire. However, that can only suing a policy of aggression and ensuring its territorial enous people, is called West- The head of state underlined ians, including two chil- planned settler incursion into detect objects up to 12,000 miles away while Darc would look against Azerbaijan for al- integrity Azerbaijan has stat- ern Azerbaijan. that Azerbaijanis will return dren, were killed Satur- the flashpoint site, according much further into space. most 30 years, occupying its ed its readiness to normalize “As is known, our compa- to their historical lands. day in shelling from the to a Palestinian agency. Bashar al-Assad regime In a statement, the Islamic and Iran-affiliated terror- Endowment Department in ist groups, in breach of Jerusalem said that 1,210 set- a truce in northwestern tlers broke into the complex Idlib de-escalation zone. through its Israeli-controlled Europe reels from worst floods in years Regime forces stationed Al-Mughrabi Gate, south- hit by flash floods. At least one person dogs have been sweeping mounds of de - were all helicoptered out in harnesses, in the Al-Hamidiya base west of the mosque, and per- Agencies died in the Berchtesgadener district. bris clogging streets. picked from the backyard of the house in in southeast Idlib violated formed their rituals inside. As new areas prepared for flooding, oth - The force of the water ripped facades waters up to their chests. the cease-fire by shelling a According to eyewitnesses, BERLIN: The death toll in the devastat - ers were still reeling from the earlier off houses, left cars hanging in trees and In Austria, floodwaters swept through village with surface-to-sur- groups of settlers attempted ing floods that hit Europe climbed to 183 inundations. German Chancellor Angela crumpled roads and bridges. Many died the town of Hallen, near Salzburg, pick - face missiles. to storm the complex through on Sunday as rescue workers searched According to the Syria the Bab Huta Gate and King Merkel was expected to visit the village as the surging waters turned roads into ing up cars and debris in its wake, but for bodies amid the receding waters of Schuld in the state of Rhineland Pa - rivers or drowned as they went to scoop no fatalities were reported as of Sunday Civil Defense, or White Faisal Gate but were confront- while new storms hit alpine areas further Helmets, an initial assess- ed by Palestinian worship- latinate on Sunday, where entire homes floodwater out of their basements. morning. Residents were told to stay out south. ment of a village in the pers. were swept away last week by the swollen German military personnel and fire of basements. In Germany’s Saxon Swit- Heavy rain drenched parts of the German Jabal al-Zawiya province Earlier Sunday, Israeli forces Ahr river, a tributary of the Rhine. crews were still working to winch cars zerland, a hilly national park around the states of Bavaria and Saxony overnight as found that three women shut all entrances and gates Picture perfect villages along the Ahr, and lorries off a submerged highway on Elbe, some areas were cut off due to the flooding also spread to Austria and Swit - with stone bridges and traditional timber Sunday. flooding, ZDF television reported. were also killed and sever- to the Al-Aqsa complex. al civilians injured in the Israeli settler groups have zerland. frame houses, were some of the worst Rescue workers said they did not know The receding waters in parts of Germany At least 156 people have died in Germa - hit. At least 110 people died in the state, if the people had enough time to get out have allowed the first assessments of the attack. called on supporters to force Six civilians, including their way into Al-Aqsa com- ny alone since once-in-a-century summer according to police. of their cars before the floodwaters rose. scale of the damage. rainfall caused rivers and dams to burst. Another 45 were killed in neighboring Thousands had to be rescued from roof - Finance Minister Olaf Scholz told Germa- three children and one civ- plex in large numbers on Sun- il defense volunteer, have day to mark what they call the So far 27 people have died in Belgium. North Rhine Westfalia. The death tolls tops. “The street was like a running ny’s Bild am Sonntag newspaper that he On Saturday night, areas of Bavaria were are still expected to rise as rescue work - creek,” said Williams Horst, 71, who was would submit a plan for at least 300 mil - been killed in attacks by “destruction of the temple” in regime forces on the Sirce ancient times. declared a disaster zone as the southern ers pick their way through flooded homes trapped over night Wednesday with his lion euros in emergency aid to the cabi - state on the border with Austria was also checking for bodies. Teams with sniffer 86-year-old landlady and her carer. They net this week. village since Friday. IslamabadMONDAY, JULY 19, 2021 | WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKPOST Hajj 2021 Briefs Outgoing Kyrgyz envoy begins UK PM DNA self-isolating; MAKKAH: Pilgrims in Sau- urges public di Arabia have begun Hajj from Sunday as the pilgrims to be cautious given a warm send off arrived in Mina. Like last year, Hajj is being held with a limited number Monitoring Desk Zahid Latif Khan, CEO ISE REIT and former president of RCCI fetes of pilgrims and foreign trav- ellers being barred from LONDON: Prime Minister the outgoing ambassador at the Islamabad Serena Hotel performing the annual pil- Boris Johnson on Sunday grimage this year. urged the public to remain Saudi Arabia has allowed prudent against Covid on Saifullah only 60,000 pilgrims to per- the eve of lifting pandemic form the annual pilgrimage curbs in England, as he con- ISLAMABAD: To bid farewell this year from citizens and firmed he is self-isolating to the ambassador of Kyr- residents. until July 26. gyzstan, Erik Beishembiev, a “In light of what the whole “Please, please, please be warm farewell reception was world is witnessing from the cautious, and go forward to- hosted by Zahid Latif Khan, continuing developments morrow into the next step CEO ISE REIT and former of the coronavirus pandem- with all the right prudence president of RCCI at a local ic and the emergence of and respect for other people, hotel in Islamabad. new mutations, Hajj reg- and the risks that the disease Romanian ambassador, Nico- istration will be limited to continues to present,” he said la Goia, ambassador of Tur- residents and citizens from in a video message. Johnson key in Pakistan Ihsan Mustafa inside the Kingdom only,” and finance minister Rishi Su- Yurdakul, Palestine ambas- the Saudi Hajj ministry had nak were required to isolate sador Ahmad Jawad Rabaei, announced on Twitter last after Health Secretary Sajid ambassador of Kazakhstan, month. Javid confirmed on Saturday Yerzhan Kistafin, Ibrahim Only people aged between he had tested positive for Almadani of Jordan, among 18 and 65 who have been Covid-19. others, representatives from vaccinated will be able to Initially, a Downing Street chamber of commerce and a take part, it added. spokesperson said both large number of dignitaries, The ministry added that Johnson and Sunak were and Business men attended those wishing to perform taking part in a government the farewell reception. Hajj must be free of any pilot that enables them to In his welcome remarks, chronic diseases. continue working from their Zahid Latif Khan said that Last year, only 1,000 peo- offices, while self-isolating Central Asia has enormous ple residing in the kingdom outside of work. potential for boosting bilat- were selected to perform But in an update after an eral trade and cooperation. the pilgrimage. outcry over the announce- Pakistan attaches immense ment, the spokesperson importance to its relations reversed position and said with Kyrgyzstan. Karachi’s neither official was par- Largely agrarian economies ticipating in the pilot, and and given the geographical positivity would conduct business re- proximity between Kyr- ratio rises motely. “We did look briefly gyzstan and Pakistan, both at the idea of us taking part countries can create a wide to 23% in the pilot scheme which range of marketable Agri- allows people to test dai- based raw and value added ly. But I think it’s far more products – both for trade Nazir Siyal important that everybody and consumption within the two countries. KARACHI: The COVID-19 sticks to the same rule,” positivity ratio in the me- Johnson said. Both countries should focus on establishing direct links tropolis has reached 23% Accused by opposition poli- due to the presence of the ticians of carving out special between their private sec- tors to explore untapped ar- Delta variant, media re- rules for himself, Johnson ported Sunday, citing data urged everyone to respect eas of mutual cooperation, he suggested. released by Karachi Univer- a national tracing system as sity’s International Centre infection rates soar. Kyrgyz Ambassador Erik Beishembiev said in his ad- ues relations with Pakistan water resources and we also 10,000 Pakistani students goods to Russia and Kazakh- explore opportunities of for Chemical and Biological dress that he has spent more that is why it seeks further want to benefit from these are studying in Kyrgyzstan. stan and Pakistan is one of opening joint ventures on Sciences (ICCBS). At least than four years in Islamabad diversification and strength- resources for Pakistan and He said Pakistani and Kyrgyz the world’s top textile pro- agricultural products pro- According to the report, out and that he is grateful for the ening of these relations, the the region, so that the coun- businessmen may open joint ducers. cessing to increase exports of 90 samples tested at the 30 killed hospitality and the best im- envoy said. tries of the region benefit ventures on textile produc- Of course, agriculture and to Eurasian Economic Un- ICCBS labs on July 14, the pression of the Pakistani peo- He said that our region is from each other’s resourc- tion as Kyrgyzstan is already livestock are dynamic sec- ion, European Union or Delta variant was detected in in Mumbai ple. His country greatly val- rich in oil, gas, mineral and es. He said that currently a major supplier of textile tors, where both sides can Arab world. 83 of them. Health experts say that if the cases continue landslides to increase, the death toll in the country is also likely to get Lahore: 56 more higher. Health authorities say News Desk Pakistan condemns attacks that owing to the Delta vari- ant, the number of coronavi- MUMBAI: At least 30 peo- cases of Delta variant rus cases in Karachi is rapidly ple died in three Mumbai tested at a laboratory, 65 increasing, so much so that suburbs after several hous- hospitals are on the verge of es collapsed when heavy on Al-Aqsa Mosque Abid Raza turned out to be carrying the highly contagious Delta reaching capacity. rain triggered landslides, Several hospitals in Karachi, officials said on Sunday, and sic rights and equality. Al-Mughrabi Gate, south- preparing to organize a LAHORE: The Delta variant variant. DNA Pakistan also renews its call west of the mosque, and per- march for settlers around the of the novel coronavirus has A spokesman for the provin- including the Civil Hospital, forecasts of further down- had to postpone scheduled pours could force authori- for the establishment of a formed their rituals inside. walls of the Old City of Jeru- been detected in 56 more cial health department said ISLAMABAD: Pakistan operations due to the grow- ties to relocate people living viable, independent and con- According to eyewitnesses, salem on the same day. people over the last three that the spread of the Delta condemns the recent vi- ing number of coronavirus in danger zones. tiguous Palestinian State, on groups of settlers attempt- On Saturday, hundreds of days in the provincial capi- variant is 50% faster as com- olent attacks carried out patients being admitted Rescuers resorted to using the basis of the internation- ed to storm the complex settlers staged a march in tal of Punjab, media report- pared to other variants, add- by the Israeli Occupation there, the report said, add- their hands to dig up the ally agreed parameters on through the Bab Huta Gate occupied East Jerusalem ed Sunday, citing the health ing that the situation could Forces on the worshippers ing that at present, the COV- ground in an attempt to find the pre-1967 borders and Al- and King Faisal Gate but ahead of their planned in- department. only be controlled if more and the sanctity of the ID-19 positivity ratio in Kara- survivors, local television Quds Al-Sharif as its capital. were confronted by Palestin- cursions on Sunday. Per the report, out of 85 and more people get them- Al-Aqsa Mosque in occu- chi has reached 23%. showed, as authorities said On Sunday, more than 1,000 ian worshippers. Al-Aqsa Mosque is the COVID-19 positive samples selves vaccinated. pied territories and urges more people could be trapped Israeli settlers forced their Earlier Sunday, Israeli forces world’s third-holiest site for the international communi- inside the debris. Emergency way into the flashpoint shut all entrances and gates Muslims. Jews call the area ty for prompt action to pro- workers carried the injured Al-Aqsa Mosque complex on to the Al-Aqsa complex. the “Temple Mount,” claim- tect the Palestinians. Such through narrow lanes on Sunday, amid tension over a Israeli settler groups have ing it was the site of two Jew- attacks are against all hu- makeshift stretchers. planned settler incursion into called on supporters to force ish temples in ancient times. manitarian norms and hu- Several areas of Mumbai the flashpoint site, according their way into Al-Aqsa com- Israel occupied East Jerusa- man rights laws. The Gov- have been hit by floods due to a Palestinian agency. plex in large numbers on lem, where al-Aqsa is located, ernment of Pakistan stands to heavy rainfall over the past In a statement, the Islamic Sunday to mark what they during the 1967 Arab-Israeli in solidarity with the Gov- 24 hours, crippling India’s fi- Endowment Department in call the “destruction of the war. It annexed the entire ernment and people of the nancial capital. The mega-city Jerusalem said that 1,210 set- temple” in ancient times. city in 1980, in a move never State of Palestine in their and the coast of India’s indus- tlers broke into the complex The so-called Sovereignty recognized by the interna- just demands for their ba- trial Maharashtra state are through its Israeli-controlled Movement in Israel is also tional community. expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next four days, the weather depart- Army Jawan ment said. Peace can only be achieved “We’ll take the decision to martyred in shift the people who are liv- Waziristan ing in a dangerous situation through talks: Fawad to permanent settlements The Information Minister RAWALPINDI: Security immediately,” said Nawab Staff Report said that a train service from Forces conducted an Intel- Malik, a state cabinet minis- Tashkent to Karachi via Kabul ligence Based Operation ter, according to a tweet by ISLAMABAD: Minister for is being planned and a truck in Senai Narai, South Wa- news agency ANI, a Reuters Information and Broadcast- system also in the pipeline, ziristan District, on reported partner. Torrential rain, ing, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain but peace is a prerequisite for presence of terrorists. especially during India’s Ju- has said that peace cannot be all the projects. During intense exchange of ly-September monsoon, of- established in Afghanistan About internal situation, fire with terrorists, Sepoy ten triggers the collapse of unless all warring factions ly said that Pakistan will not Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Junaid, age 20 years, res- buildings, especially older sit together. In an interview interfere inside Afghanistan, said PM Imran Khan is focus- ident of Balakot, District or illegally built structures. with a private television chan- but always ready for playing a ing on the welfare of the tribal Mansehra embraced sha- Within the last 24 hours, au- nel, he said durable peace role for restoration of peace. people and 54 billion rupees hadat. Cordon and search thorities have reported 11 in Afghanistan is imperative He said that the situation in- have been earmarked in the operation is in progress incidents of houses or walls for economic progress of the side Afghanistan could only current budget for the devel- to eliminate any terrorists collapsing in the Mumbai whole region. be improved by the Afghan opment of merged districts of found in the area, said an area, officials said. Chaudhry Fawad categorical- people and not by Pakistan. Pakhtunkhwa. ISPR statement. – DNA PM plans on making AJK a new province She said there were talks of “minus Nawaz Sharif”, but the people of Pakistan had reversed the narrative in favour of the PML-N leader sion of the AJK Legislative li” (change) to Pakistan, “I can safely declare that DNA Assembly last month, and saying any change the gov- this is a revolution as peo- remarked that the region ernment actually ended up ple have converged here in DHIRKOT: PML-N Vice would not become a prov- bringing was “destruction”. large numbers and Nawaz President Maryam Nawaz ince until “the entire state She alleged that the prime Sharif has clearly won and on Sunday claimed that of Jammu and Kashmir minister’s rally in AJK was his enemy has been defeat- Prime Minister Imran Khan decides to do so through organised through taxpay- ed,” she added. plans on making Azad Jam- vote.” ers’ money, also saying that Maryam said the PML-N mu and Kashmir (AJK) a In her address to a public the ruling party couldn’t campaign was so strong that new province of Pakistan, meeting in Dhirkot, Mar- even gather enough people PM Imran had to personal- insisting that “a decision yam said PM Imran wanted to call it a public gathering. ly pay AJK a visit. “He (the has already been taken in to bring a “puppet PM” to She said there were talks of prime minister) thought of this regard.” power in Kashmir in order “minus Nawaz Sharif”, but initiating his campaign from AJK Prime Minister Raja Fa- to impose his decisions on She also lambasted the gov- the people of Pakistan had Kashmir Bagh to match the rooq Haider had raised sim- people but warned that “the ernment over its much used reversed the narrative in popularity of the PML-N,” ilar concerns during a ses- PML-N will not allow this.” slogan of bringing “Tabdee- favour of the PML-N leader. she said. 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