IN CASE OF ANY MISADVENTURE, PAKISTAN IS CAPABLE OF THWARTING IT WITH FULL FORCE President Pakistan

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F .theasiantelegraph.net Pakistan Army highly USA and Pakistan digitize values close ties with over four million records Saudi Arabia: COAS for DRAP COAS meets Commander Royal Saudi This digitized system that USAID and the Land Forces Lieutenant General Fahd Bin Government of Pakistan have created Abdullah Al-Mutair, according to ISPR modernizes, streamlines, and harmonizes EAWALPINDI data archives Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar ISLAMABAD Javed Bajwa has said that the Pakistan Army United States Mission to Pakistan, in greatly values its close brotherly ties with the cooperation with the Government of kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Inter-Services Pakistan, presented a new records management system to digitize more than Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. four million records for the Drug Regulatory The army chief expressed these sentiments Authority of Pakistan (DRAP). during a meeting with Commander Royal According to a USA Embassy’s press Saudi Land Forces Lieutenant General Fahd release issued here on Wednesday, the Bin Abdullah Al-Mutair on Thursday. system, developed by the U.S. Agency for During the meeting, regional security situa- International Development’s (USAID) Global tion and issues of mutual interest including Health Supply Chain program, will create cooperation in the fields of defence, security and military training between the two armies which are critical to accountable tracking of were discussed, the military’s media wing digital archives and barcode paper files, Pakistan Day Parade DRAP sought USAID’s support to digitize added. DRAP’sthe records, files. and USAID provided training to The ISPR said that the visiting dignitary President extends message of goodwill to regional states the DRAP staff on records management best acknowledged and appreciated Pakistan practices. Army’s sincere efforts in bringing peace “This digitized system that USAID and to the region especially the Afghan Peace for joint prosperity, progress the Government of Pakistan have created Process. Spectacular Pakistan Day military parade held in Islamabad modernizes, streamlines, and harmonizes data archives, which directly supports data The COAS thanked the dignitary and said that ISLAMABAD as deal with other issues including terrorism and natu- these technologies. The President said the way we the Pakistan Army greatly values its close President Arif Alvi has said Pakistan is laced with capa- accessibility and visibility,” said USAID ral calamities. He said our martyrs and Ghazis are our achieved independence, the goal of development can Deputy Mission Director Michael Nehrbass. brotherly ties with the kingdom of Saudi bilities to defend its territorial integrity and sovereignty, pride. He said anti-terrorism operation Raddul Fassad also be achieved by renewing the pledge of ‘Aik Qaum Arabia. categorically stating that any misadventure will receive “It will also ensure transparency of destroyed the terrorist networks across the country. Aik Manzil.’ Turning to Covid-19 pandemic, the Presi- information and records management, In August last year, General Qamar also met The world also appreciates Pakistan’s successes in the dent said despite limited resources, the Pakistani na- the parade avenue in Islamabad today (Thursday), he which ultimately will help ensure access to Saudi military leadership and discussed mili- war on terrorism. The President also paid rich tributes tion has handled the situation with responsibility and quality-assured medicines and commodities tary-to-military ties, training exchanges in ef- asaid befitting we will response. defend our Addressing independence the military at all costs.parade The at to the leaders of Pakistan Movement. President, however, said Pakistan desires peace, secu- in Pakistan.” forts to calm diplomatic strains between the Voicing serious concerns over the human rights situa- overcome this challenge but stressed that we need to “It is a great achievement that 4.1 million rity and development in the whole region and has also tion in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, observe caution. two countries over Indian Illegally Occupied taken practical steps towards that end. He said peaceful discipline. He was confident that Pakistan will also DRAP records have been digitized with the President said resolution of Kashmir dispute is im- The President said Pak-China cooperation and collabo- USAID support,” said Dr. Faisal Sultan, Kashmir (IIOJK). coexistence is the cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign pol- perative for ensuring peace in the South Asia. He said ration is getting stronger with the passage of time. He The ISPR added that he was received by Gen icy. He said the situation warrants that the leadership Pakistan’s Special Assistant to the Prime the entire Pakistani nation stands by their Kashmiri also expressed gratitude to China over provision of an- Minister on Health. “I thank USAID for (Staff) Fayiadh bin Ha’med Al-Rowaily, Chief of South Asia reject the politics of hate, prejudice and brothers and sisters in this hour of trial. He said Kash- ti-Corona vaccine to Pakistan. Dr Arif Alvi stressed the of General Staff, adding that the COAS was religious extremism to guide the region towards pros- mir is a jugular vein of Pakistan and we will continue to need for strengthening OIC so that the increasing trend public sector digitization.” VoM presented a guard of honour at the Saudi perity. He said Pakistan wants to move forward with raise their voice at all forums. The President also urged of Islamophobia in the world can be countered. He said Ministry of Defence. good intent and peace but our desire for peace should the international community to take notice of the grim Pakistan has made every possible effort in this regard helping the Government with the first-ever not be construed as our weakness. The President said situation in IIOJK. Arif Alvi said that Pakistan desires and will continue to play its proactive role in the future Pakistan is a strong nuclear power. Apart from making peace in Afghanistan and the world commends the ef- as well. The three wings of the armed forces displayed progress in the socio-economic sectors, the country forts made by us for the establishment of peace in the their professionalism and military prowess at the spec- has achieved self-reliance in defence. He expressed neighbouring country. tacular Pakistan Day Military Parade held at the Parade satisfaction that Pakistan is also exporting its defence The President stressed the need for harmonizing with Avenue in Islamabad today. The impressive ceremony products. the latest technologies including cyberspace and arti- Arif Alvi said our valiant and brave forces are symbol of Force and Pakistan Navy led by Air Chief Zaheer Ahmad our independence and sovereignty. The President said He expressed satisfaction that the country’s armed startedBabar Sidhu with presentingthe fly past salute of fighter to the jets chief of Pakistanguest Presi Air- the entire nation stood shoulder to shoulder with their forces are not lagging behind to lace themselves with dent Arif Alvi. VoM armed forces in case of any foreign aggression as well ficial intelligence to achieve the goal of development. Hungary-Pakistan Trade Ties Interior Minister calls Climate Change FM accentuates to further strengthen Combatting climate change vulnerability, for uplifting Pak-Mal- Pakistan-US bilateral diplomatic ties Pakistan launches efforts for national Foreign Ministers of Pakistan and Hungary inau- economic ties, the Foreign Minister invited Hungarian com- dives relations adaption plan: Amin panies to take advantage of the investor-friendly climate in ISLAMABAD gurated the Hungary-Pakistan Trade & Economic Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Pakistan is already bearing the brunt and other countries associtaed with UN Window and Hungary-Pakistan Business Forum Pakistan to enter into joint ventures with Pakistani compa- nies, especially in the SEZs under the CPEC. He welcomed Ahmed has underlined the need for fos- of climate risks while it contributes Environment Programme and UN-backed ISLAMABAD tering Pakistan-Maldives ties through less than 1 percent of the total global Climate Adaptation Fund. He emphasised Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that environment, water resource management, engineering, improved diplomacy and cooperation in greenhouse gas emission that given the back drop Pakistan also Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations the trade. ISLAMABAD views the vocational adaptation plans as United States and is an ally for establishing regional peace Hungarianvocational trainingexpertise and in theurban fields planning. of agriculture Appreciating and food, the improving economic cooperation between Pakistan and Talking to High Commissioner of Maldives Special Assistant to the Prime Minister one of the most important mechanisms for and including Afghan peace process. Talking with US Dem- to Pakistan Farzana Zahir, who called on (SAPM) on Climate Change, Malik Amin adapting to climate change impacts and ocrat Tahir Javed in Islamabad today (Thursday), he said Hungarian businesses, despite CoVID-19, the Foreign Min- ister also highlighted the importance of collaboration in him in Islamabad, the Minister said a lot Aslam Thursday unveiled that a process resilience against the disasters. “However, the US government is expected to play its effective role in of scope for bilateral tourism and trade has been initiated for rolling out an over- we hope that country’s national adapta- bringing peace in the region, including a peaceful solu- The Hungarian Foreign Minister agreed with Foreign Min- between both the countries prevails that arching and viable national adaptation tion plan, to be formed in consultstion with tion to the Kashmir issue. He said Pakistan is focusing on relevant national and international stake- theister fight Qureshi against that the boosting pandemic. linkages in all areas, particu- needs to be enhanced through better dip- plan for boosting the countries climate geo-economic priorities and providing facilities to foreign lomatic coordination and business part- resilience. “The announcement has come holders, will help reduce the country’s investors including e-visa. He offered US companies to larly the economy, trade and enhanced people-to-people exchanges, would lead to fully realizing the economic po- nership. Both the dignitaries discussed only six weeks before the country will host vulnerabilities to climate impacts by cre- invest in various sectors of Pakistan availing government issues of mutual interest and vowed to the landmark World Environment Day, ating comprehensive medium- and long- incentives. tential between the two countries. Foreign Minister Szij- jarto said that Hungary’s policy of opening towards East strengthen bilateral ties. which is celebrated globally every year on term plans, including the integration of The Foreign Minister congratulated Tahir Javed on receiv- The Minister said Pakistan has histori- June 5th,” the PM’s aide said while address- adaptation measures into national policy,” ing the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz from Pakistan and appreciated his would provide a good impetus to Pakistan-Hungary rela- tions. Foreign Minister Qureshi also extended an invitation cal ties with Maldives based on mutual ing an online Project Inception Workshop said the PM’s aide Malik Amin Aslam. He efforts to improve Pak-US relations. Talking on the occa- brotherhood and love. regarding launching of the National Adap- emphasised, “Pakistan is already bearing sion the Tahir Javed said that the US government is deeply to the Hungarian Foreign Minister to visit Pakistan at his earliest convenience. VoM He said Maldives is a key member of South tion Plan Process held here on Thursday, the brunt of climate risks while it contrib- concerned about human rights violations by Indian troops Asian Association for Regional Coopera- said a news release. Hosted by Pakistan, utes less than 1 percent of the total global in Kashmir. They also discussed issues of mutual interest tion and stressed the need to activate the the theme of this year’s World Environ- greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, every year including bilateral relations and economic diplomacy be- forum for development of the region. ment Day on June 5th is ‘Ecosystem Res- the country keeps on climbing up the lad- tween the two countries during the meeting. Sheikh Rashid said online visa facility has toration’. The National Adaptation Plan der of climate vulnerability. ” According to Earlier, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and For- started luring foreign tourists towards process initiated today would be looking the long-term German Watch index, Paki- eign Minister of Hungary Mr. Peter Szijjarto jointly inaugu- Pakistan. to build on these existing nature-based stan has remained constantly among top rated the Hungary-Pakistan Trade and Economic Window On the occasion, the High Commissioner approaches, which include the Ten Bil- 10 climate vulnerable countries each year of Maldives said Pakistan government lion Trees Tsunami Plantation Program, since 2010. “It is imperative for the devel- today. The event was held online. Foreign Minister Qureshi, should provide more opportunities and the Ecosystem Restoration Fund, and the oping world, which are more vulnerable to (HPTEW)in his welcome and the remarks, first Hungary-Pakistan underlined the importance business forum Paki- facilities to businesses community for in- Recharge Pakistan initiative, Malik Amin climate change, to plan their development stan attached to Hungary, both bilaterally, and within the creasing bilateral trade. Aslam told the participants from Pakistan with climate change in mind.

EU.US Focusing arms specifically export policy on enhancing bilateral trade and Energy Market Biden wants to keep Trump policy that Oil falls as demand concerns trump Suez Canal boosted armed drone exports - sources disruptions From 2018 to 2020 Washington had been adopt the U.S. position, people familiar news of the grounding in the Suez However, analysts said such sup- Keeping the policy could also be at odds renegotiating the 33-year old MTCR to lift with the matter said. Prices, which tumbled earlier in the Canal, potentially blocking 10 tank- portive factors were likely to be with President Joe Biden’s campaign agreed-upon limits on the proliferation Though no decision has been passed up week on worries about tighter pan- ers carrying 13 million barrels of oil. overshadowed by growing concerns pledge to “make sure America does not of drone technology. But last year Trump to the undersecretary cabinet level, peo- demic curbs in Europe and vaccine Dozens of ships were in the five about global demand. “As much as check its values at the door to sell arms shelved an effort to rewrite the pact and ple briefed on internal administration delays stalling fuel demand growth, waiting zones for passage through those factors were there, it doesn’t WASHINGTON decided to offer U.S. drones to nearly any talks said it was leaning towards keeping sharply reversed on Wednesday on the nearly 200 km (120 mile) really erase the demand concerns The Biden administration wants to keep country that wanted to buy them. Trump’s more expansive export policy. news of the grounding in the Suez canal, with more approaching the questions that were asked earlier a controversial Trump policy that jump- While stealthy jets such as the $79 million An official at the NSC said, “the U.S. gov- Canal, potentially blocking 10 tank- area. “The longer this disruption this week,” said Commonwealth started sales of armed drones to countries F-35 grab headlines, drones are far less ernment will continue to invoke its na- ers carrying 13 million barrels of oil lasts the more likely we see refin- Bank commodities analyst Vivek whose human rights records are under expensive but can still execute high-risk tional discretion” and treat large drones LONDON ers (and) buyers having to turn to Dhar. scrutiny in the United States and else- missile strikes and surveillance missions as though they fall outside the purview Oil prices fell more than 1 percent the spot market to ensure supply “And while the focus was on Europe, where, according to sources familiar with without endangering a pilot. Many of the of the MTCR, which was written to con- as fresh coronavirus lockdowns re- from elsewhere,” ING Economics we also have rising COVID-19 cases the discussions. When former President U.S.-made aerial vehicles fly fast and carry trol the proliferation of cruise missiles. vived worries about demand for oil said, adding that shipping compa- in places like India and Brazil, de- Donald Trump’s administration reinter- big payloads, making them highly sought Keeping the policy holds the door open products, even as tug boats strug- nies faced a decision on whether to veloping economies which are preted the Cold War-era arms agreement after while strengthening a country’s ties for hundreds of millions and eventually gled to move a stranded container travel via the Cape of Good Hope really critical to the story for sus- between 35 nations known as the Missile with the U.S. military. The White House billions of dollars in U.S. sales to govern- ship blocking crude oil carriers in South Africa, causing delays. tainable oil demand growth.” India Technology Control Regime (MTCR) to National Security Council (NSC) is study- ments in Taiwan, India, Morocco, and the in the Suez Canal. Brent crude fu- The market was also helped on on Wednesday reported its high- increase drone sales, arms control advo- ing how to keep the policy in place while United Arab Emirates that in the past tures slid 87 cents, or 1.4 percent, Wednesday by data showing US est one-day tally of new infections cates and some top Democratic lawmak- the Department of State is asking allies have been prohibited from buying them. to $63.54 a barrel early Thursday, gasoline demand improved and and deaths and said a new “double ers feared it would worsen global conflicts. and other countries that sell drones to Human rights activists and arms control after jumping 6 percent overnight. refinery run rates were picking up. mutant” variant of the coronavirus Keeping the policy could also be at odds advocates are not the only skeptical voices US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) had been found. Given the persistent with President Joe Biden’s campaign about the Trump policy. crude futures dropped by $1.02, demand worries and falling prices, pledge to “make sure America does not Members of Congress are holding up or 1.7 percent, to $60.16 a barrel, expectations are growing that the check its values at the door to sell arms”. the sale of four drones to Morocco here, after climbing 5.9 percent overnight. Organization of the Petroleum When Biden was vice president under reported by Reuters in December, over Prices, which tumbled earlier in the Exporting Countries and allies, to- President Barack Obama, human rights objections to the Trump administration’s week on worries about tighter pan- gether called OPEC+, will roll over groups criticized their administration for move to recognize Western Sahara as demic curbs in Europe and vaccine their current supply curbs into May armed drone attacks on Taliban militants Moroccan territory, people familiar with delays stalling fuel demand growth, at a meeting scheduled for April 1, in Afghanistan that also killed civilians. the deal, sharply reversed on Wednesday on four OPEC+ sources told. Friday, March 26, 2021

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Editor-in-Chief: Amna Malik Pakistan’s Trans-boundary Water Disputes Editor: Muhammad Hassam Assistant Editor:Syed Mushahid Naqvi just to make obstacles for Pakistan. since India also has other huge basins which can be used for Phone: + 92 51 2814017 Offce # 407/408, 4th Floor, Evacuee One of the transboundary water disputes has its origin water security like Brahmaputra and Ganges. Nevertheless, from the establishment of an independent state. In 1948, India regards the river Indus as the most significant. But, Trust, Agha Khan Road, F-5/1 Islamabad the water dispute came into light when the upper riparian why? The lone answer is, India cannot leave any opportunity state halts the water stream to the lower riparian state caus- from where it can harm Pakistan’s image in the international ing the “dire threat” of famine. With the assistance of the arena. Briefly, India uses water as a weapon against Pakistan. World Bank Pakistan managed to overcome the problem in In this regard, India is cooperating with Afghanistan, an- the form of the 61- year-old Indus Water Treaty. Indus River other key player in the transboundary water interactions of Pitfalls and hopes Aqsa Safdar is, in this sense, the main source for Pakistan’s 200million Pakistan. Previously, conflict was obstructed in Afghanistan, people. The current escalating armed war in the Kashmir and construction programs could not be consolidated. The or life on earth, water is “sine qua non”, whether, from region, in particular, may lead to barriers to hydro-related current status prompted to begin developing projects and ak India relations remained tensed in the near past and still humanF necessities or every other species, any element of projects in Pakistan. India being the wicked enemy of Pakistan used this oppor- going through the same tumultuous situation. After the abroga- human nature is overwhelmed pivotally by the water. Water In 2004, Collier and Hoeffler presented the two essential tunity. India is currently financing Afghanistan to build 12 tion of Article 370 and imposing curfew in occupied Kashmir safety is one of the most challenging problems of the 21st components of the contentions. The Greed(interests) and dams along the Kabul River to increase hydrological capac- the tensions between both countries further increased. Both century, especially for developing countries like Pakistan. Grievance (dispute of values). This is relevant in the case ity. The “biggest tributaries” are drained in Pakistan’s Indus countries were on the verge of another war. Pakistan always Pakistan has a lower river status in South Asia. Besides this, of India, as timely, India seeking to incorporate projects for River and irrigates three districts of Pakistan; Nowshera emphasized on the need to develop friendly relations with the Pakistan is an agricultural economy that accounts for 22.4% water storage, for instance, Salal dam, Tulbul Navigation (47.5%), Charsada (85%), and Peshawar (80%). Moreover, neighbouring countries. Unfortunately India always betrayed Pakistan and of GDP and 42.3% of jobs. Energy security also totally de- Project/Wullar Barrage (Pakistan offered name to project Peshawar produces 250 MW of electricity from the Warsak Pemulated the path of hatred. Recently, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pends on the hydropower plant which boosts water signifi- due to its controversial nature), Baglihar dam, Neelum/ Dam, built downstream of the Kabul River in 1960. has sent a letter PM Imran Khan mentioning that he desires cordial relations cance for Pakistan. The worrying fact is, however, that water Kishenganga project. India is well aware of the fact that how On the off chance that this “India-backed ambitious plan” with Pakistan. How much India is sincere in developing good terms with availability has decreased for Pakistan by 78.4 percent in the much water is essential for the survival of Pakistan. Scarcity gets effective in constructing the $236million worth Pakistan is still something very suspicion, thought the gesture is positive last 60 years. Research estimates showed that in the next 50 for technical advancement is being used by India. One may, Shahtoot storage dam, Pakistan will face a huge setback. indeed but one needs to be very much practical in any such matter. Without to 100 years, there is a 75% to 95% chance of conflict, with however, be of the opinion that what’s the need that India 60billion cubic meters pumping, 250 MW electricity, dis- solving Kashmir issue relations between two Nations will never be improved. water being focal clarification. tries to construct hydro projects just on the waterways that trict irrigation, and water streaming in the Indus, all will According to international media Modi in his letter congratulated Imran With this context, Pakistan is geologically reliant on trans- stream in Pakistan. get affected by bringing Pakistan to the edge of collapsing. khan on the country’s annual Pakistan Day. The importance of Pakistan day boundary water streams while being the agricultural econ- The answer is quite evident in Jeroen Warner’s work on Hydro diplomacy in Pakistan must be strengthened. A treaty within Pakistan is very much evident. The subcontinent’s Muslim political omy. Two players are involved in Pakistan’s transboundary “Plugging the GAP Working with Buzan: the Ilisu Dam as a like IWT with modifications ought to be endorsed with leadership in the eastern city of Lahore demanded Muslim-majority states water relationship. The two players are the adjoining states security issue” that “Up streamers use water to gain more Afghanistan. In the case of India, Pakistan should not rely be given an independent state status. As per news of an international News of Pakistan; Afghanistan and India. Both of the adjoining power, while down streamers use power to get more water. upon the old Indus Water Treaty. The settlement needs to agency Modi wrote is his letter, “As a neighbouring country, India desires state’s relations with Pakistan are intrinsically political. The Concernedly, where Pakistan is on verge of water scarcity, be modernized for the removal of new difficulties. All basin cordial relations with the people of Pakistan. For this, an environment of upper riparian states deliberately use water as a weapon India does not have such issues. Still, India endeavoring to countries and the environmental change aspect should be trust, devoid of terror and hostility, is imperative. Asad Umar, in a post against Pakistan. As the two states hold upper riparian sta- maneuver the water stream by the construction of dams included in the Treaty, on Twitter welcomed Modi’s letter, calling it a “message of goodwill”. It is tus, the advantages are consistent with the upstream state and diverting the flow. Just to imply its unilateral control, The author holds a Bachelors degree in Peace & pertinent to mention that the previous stance of Modi’s Government was in transboundary water interaction, and at whatever point power, and decisiveness. Furthermore, an upstream state has Conflict Studies from NUML university with expertise entirely different. Currently both sides are holding talks on sharing Indus they feel to interrupt and stop the channel stream they can, covert ambitions. The Indus Basin is India’s “breadbasket,” in South Asian security. river water . Here again Pakistan has taken the lead as PM Imran Khan few days back has expressed his desire for good relations with India but said the first step should be taken by India as his past peace overtures were not Disclaimer: Views expressed by writers in this section are their own and do not necessarily reflect The Asian Telegraph point-of-view positively received. Army chief , General Qamar Javed Bajwa clearly indi- cated few days ago that peaceful resolution in disputed region of Kashmir of Kashmir is Pakistan’s priority. It is evident that Kashmir is the core issue and both countries can’t move forward without resolving this issue. Today in History Yemen Quagmire March 25, 1975 - Dr. Jonas Salk announces polio vaccine n March 26, 1953, American medical president Franklin D. Roosevelt, who in 1921 two days later in an article published in the were reported, 200 children were left para- he war in Yemen enters its seventh year. The researcher Dr. Jonas Salk announces was stricken with polio at the age of 39 and Journal of the American Medical Association. lyzed and 10 died. The incident delayed pro- country is once again hitting the headlines Oon a national radio show that he has was left partially paralyzed. Roosevelt later Dr. Salk became an immediate celebrity. In duction of the vaccine, but new polio cases because a new famine warning is threatening successfully tested a vaccine against polio- transformed his estate in Warm Springs, 1954, clinical trials using the Salk vaccine dropped to under 6,000 in 1957, the first millions of people. But this is only the latest in myelitis, the virus that causes the crippling Georgia, into a recovery retreat for polio vic- and a placebo began on nearly two million year after the vaccine was widely available. a series of fully preventable tragedies for the disease of polio. In 1952—an epidemic year tims and was instrumental in raising funds American schoolchildren. In April 1955, it In 1962, an oral vaccine developed by Polish- nation, all of which are rooted in the unending for polio—there were 58,000 new cases re- for polio-related research and the treatment was announced that the vaccine was effec- American researcher Albert Sabin became conflict. In 2014, the Houthi armed group took control over ported in the United States, and more than of polio patients. Salk, born in New York City tive and safe, and a nationwide inoculation available, greatly facilitating distribution of Tlarge swaths of the country, including the capital Sanaa. 3,000 died from the disease. For promising in 1914, first conducted research on viruses campaign began. Shortly thereafter, tragedy the polio vaccine. Today, there are just a hand- The conflict escalated significantly in March 2015 when eventually to eradicate the disease, which is in the 1930s when he was a medical student struck in the Western and mid-Western ful of polio cases in the United States every a Coalition of regional countries led by Saudi Arabia and known as “infant paralysis” because it mainly at New York University, and during World United States, when more than 200,000 year. Among other honors, Jonas Salk was the United Arab Emirates assembled a military coalition affects children, Dr. Salk was celebrated as the War II helped develop flu vaccines. In 1947, people were injected with a defective vac- awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in an attempt to restore the government of President Abd- great doctor-benefactor of his time. Polio, a he became head of a research laboratory at cine manufactured at Cutter Laboratories of in 1977. He died in La Jolla, California, in Rabbu Mansour Hadi. Six years of air attacks, mortars, disease that has affected humanity through- the University of Pittsburgh and in 1948 was Berkeley, California. Thousands of polio cases 1995. gunfire, fear and destruction have today left the country out recorded history, attacks the nervous awarded a grant to study the polio virus and almost unrecognisable. The coastal city of Aden, once a system and can cause varying degrees of develop a possible vaccine. By 1950, he had popular holiday destinkation, is choked with rubble and paralysis. Since the virus is easily transmit- an early version of his polio vaccine. Salk’s ruins. Farmland that flourished green and productive for ted, epidemics were commonplace in the first procedure, first attempted unsuccessfully by generations is left barren. Electricity networks are down decades of the 20th century. The first major American Maurice Brodie in the 1930s, was and hospitals have been destroyed or run out of supplies. polio epidemic in the United States occurred to kill several strains of the virus and then in- An estimated four million Yemenis have fled their homes in Vermont in the summer of 1894, and by ject the benign viruses into a healthy person’s in fear and more than 20 million are left in need. Whether the 20th century thousands were affected bloodstream. The person’s immune system it is the schools that children once attended or the roads every year. In the first decades of the 20th would then create antibodies designed to that cities once relied on for food supplies, no facet of life century, treatments were limited to quaran- resist future exposure to poliomyelitis. Salk has been left unaltered. For humanitarian organisations, tines and the infamous “iron lung,” a metal conducted the first human trials on former trying to stave off famine in these conditions is an uphill coffin-like contraption that aided respira- polio patients and on himself and his family, battle. When COVID-19 first reached Yemen, many families tion. Although children, and especially in- and by 1953 was ready to announce his find- were focusing on finding the next meal, so worrying about fants, were among the worst affected, adults ings. This occurred on the CBS national radio the virus had to come second. were also often afflicted, including future network on the evening of March 25 and

PGA AWARDS Orion Making New Waves Ahead of First Nomadland scores top prize at PGA Awards Artemis Mission with Astronauts CALIFORNIA narios as close to real-world conditions Engineers at NASA’s Langley Research as possible. While NASA performed a se- HOLLYWOOD alongside the mov- Center in Hampton, Virginia began a ries of previous tests at the basin, the Nomadland has ie’s star Frances new series of four water impact drop current tests use a new configuration taken another McDormand as well tests with a test version of the capsule of the crew module that represents the big step towards as Peter Spears, for NASA’s Orion spacecraft. The test spacecraft’s final design. Oscars glory after Mollye Asher, and data will help engineers better under- Data from the water impact tests are picking up the Dan Janvey. stand what Orion and its crew may part of the formal qualification test pro- Darryl F. Zanuck Nomadland is up experience when landing in the Pacific gram to fulfill structural design and re- Award at the for six Academy Ocean after Artemis missions to the quirement verification before Artemis II, Producers Guild of Awards, includ- Moon. NASA’s first Artemis mission with crew. America Awards. ing Best Picture, The tests, at Langley’s Landing and Information will help feed final com- Chloe Zhao’s ac- Best Director, Impact Research Facility Hydro Impact puter models for loads and structures claimed movie Best Adapted Basin, will simulate a few landing sce- prior to the Artemis II flight test. landed the virtual Screenplay, Best ceremony’s top Film Editing, Best honour - a prize Cinematography, that has predicted and Best Actress. the Oscars Best The ceremony Picture award for takes place on 25 21 years out of April. the last 31 - on Elsewhere at the Wednesday. PGA Awards, there In addition to writ- were also big wins ing, directing, and for The Crown, The editing the film, Queen’s Gambit, Zhao also served Schitt’s Creek, Soul, as a producer and Hamilton.

EU urges unity as leaders meet for key vaccine summit CALIFORNIA “The more unity we show, the more trust we will in- considering whether to limit exports, the EU would “We can see clearly that British facilities are produc- Greek television channel ERT before the summit. European countries must not turn on each other spire,” he added. “Salvation lies in working together.” consider the state of the pandemic in that country, ing for Great Britain,” she said. “The United States “We were wrong to lack ambition.” amid growing tensions over Covid vaccine sup- Vaccine rollouts in EU states have started sluggishly, its vaccination rate, and whether the country is it- isn’t exporting, and therefore we are dependent In another development, Denmark suspended its plies, the president of the EU Parliament has said. and the bloc has blamed pharmaceutical companies self exporting vaccines. There would, however, be upon what can be produced in Europe.” Mrs Merkel use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab by a further three The call for unity comes as EU leaders hold virtual - primarily AstraZeneca - for not delivering its prom- no outright export bans. A site in Belgium produces also defended the EU’s decision to procure corona- weeks and said it was still looking at a possible link talks to discuss supplies and improving distribution ised doses. The company has denied that it is failing the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, and another in the virus vaccines jointly, before warning that the im- to blood clots.Europe’s medicines regulator declared across the bloc’s 27 member states. Some countries to honour its contract. Netherlands is expected to increase supplies of the pact of the pandemic could go “far beyond this year”. that the jab was “safe and effective” last week, and have complained that doses have not been distrib- European Council President Charles Michel is host- jab in the EU. On Thursday, an EU official told the French President Emmanuel Macron expressed frus- is convening a group of experts to explore the issue uted fairly. The meeting on Thursday will also see ing the video conference with EU leaders, as tensions AFP news agency that 21 million vaccines had been tration at the slow pace of much of Europe’s vaccine further on Monday. There is no evidence that the jab EU leaders decide whether to approve proposals rise over how to distribute doses among member sent from the bloc to the UK but none had been sent rollout. “We didn’t shoot for the stars,” he told the is connected to the reports of clots. to toughen export controls. Such controls could af- states. Austria’s Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is heading the other way. fect supply to the UK, where Prime Minister Boris a campaign with five Eastern European nations to A draft of the summit’s conclusions, seen by various Johnson has warned against imposing “blockades”. address what they say has been an uneven distribu- news media including AFP and Reuters, reportedly European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen tion of vaccines. says EU leaders will stress “the importance of ... ex- tweeted that the summit would “ensure that “If no solution is found here it could cause damage port authorisations” while emphasising that vaccine Europeans get their fair share of vaccines”. She also to the European Union the likes of which we have producers must respect agreed delivery deadlines. said the EU had exported some 77 million doses to not seen in a long time,” Mr Kurz said ahead of the Ahead of Thursday’s meeting, the former president 33 countries since December, making the bloc the summit. The EU is also divided over plans to intro- of the European Commission Jean Claude Juncker world’s largest vaccine exporter. duce new export controls on vaccines in an effort urged the bloc to avoid a “stupid vaccine war” with Some EU states, led by Austria, are calling for a revi- to boost its own supply. Some member states fear the UK. “This cannot be dealt with in a war atmos- sion in the bloc’s distribution method after failing to the controls would disrupt global supply chains and phere,” he told the BBC’s Hardtalk programme. “We obtain enough doses earlier this year. damage already strained relations with the UK after are not in war, and we are not enemies.” He added “There is no sense in us turning on each other, just Brexit, the BBC’s Katya Adler says. that threats of export bans could cause “major rep- as there is no sense in thinking that others are doing The proposals are most likely to affect vaccine- utational damage” to the EU. Meanwhile, German much better,” European Parliament President David- exporting countries that have higher vaccination Chancellor Angela Merkel called for the EU to boost Maria Sassoli said at a press conference on Thursday. rates than the EU, such as the UK and US. When its capacity for vaccine production. Friday, March 26, 2021

www.theasiantelegraph.net IMF loan approval helps KSE-100 ascend of the gains were erased as pessimism over the eco- eventually closed at 45,726 (+182 points). On the nomic situation and looming lockdown restrictions news front, the IMF approved four pending reviews triggered profit-booking at the bourse. of Pakistan’s economy and the release of next loan At close, the benchmark KSE-100 index recorded tranche of around $500 million, reviving the $6 billion an increase of 181.97 points, or 0.4%, to settle at programme after it remained derailed for over a year. Swift Shares Sneak Peek 45,726.17 points. A report of Arif Habib Limited Major index movers for the day were TRG Pakistan stated that the market responded positively to the (+6.3%), Azgard Nine (+7.3%), Lucky Cement of Her Singing ‘You All IMF’s approval of disbursement of the third loan (+0.7%), Kapco (+2.8%). However, Meezan Bank tranche of $500 million and added a total of 456 (-2.5%), Engro (-0.9%), Hubco (-0.8%) and Pakistan Over Me’ points during the session. It ended the session up Petroleum (-0.8%) dragged the index down. Investor Benchmark index rises 181.97 points by 182 points. Although bank, exploration and interest was witnessed in the auto sector where Pak to settle at 45,726.17 production, oil and gas marketing and fertiliser Suzuki Motor (+4.4%), Indus Motor (+2.6%), Honda Bureaau Report stocks were in the red, it was mostly technology, Atlas Cars (+4.1%) and Ghandhara Nissan (+1.8%) KARACHI refinery and cement sectors that contributed posi- gained ground. The approval by the International Monetary Fund tively to the index. The telecom sector saw Pakistan “Moving forward, we expect the market to remain (IMF) of a third loan tranche under the $6 billion Telecommunication Company as the leading stock, volatile due to the rollover week and recommend in- programme for Pakistan kept investor interest alive which had a bearing from the sale of Dhabi Group’s vestors to avail any downside as a buying opportunity in the stock market and helped the KSE-100 index stake in Pakistan Mobile Communication Limited (an in value stocks,” the analyst said. gain close to 200 points. The approval of a $500 mil- unlisted company). Overall trading volumes rose to 470.4 million shares lion loan tranche by the multilateral lender provided In the power sector, Kapco performed well on ex- compared with Wednesday’s tally of 409.7 mil- the much-needed positive trigger for investors, who pectation of release of funds related to the circular lion. The value of shares traded during the day was made fresh investment. However, fears of stringent debt. Similarly, the chemical sector saw active trading Rs25.8 billion. Shares of 394 companies were traded. measures expected to be taken by the government to in Engro Polymer, which fared well on the back of At the end of the day, 182 stocks closed higher, 193 meet IMF’s conditions limited gains. healthy product margins, the report added. JS Global declined and 19 remained unchanged. Pakistan In addition, worries over soaring inflation, coupled analyst Maaz Mulla said that the rollover week trig- Telecommunication Company was the volume leader with overall uncertainty in the wake of rising Covid- gered profit-taking after the benchmark KSE-100 with 61.4 million shares, gaining Rs0.59 to close at 19 cases across the country, prevented the market index opened on a positive note and went on to touch Rs10.1. It was followed by TRG Pakistan with 39 from posting significant gains. Earlier, trading kicked intra-day high of +456 points. However, the positivity million shares, gaining Rs9.83 to close at Rs165.68 DUBAI off with a spike and the market touched the 46,000- could not last long as investors saw this as an op- and Byco Petroleum with 38.4 million shares, gaining Taylor Swift is giving fans a peek at her upcoming track point mark around noon. However, more than half portunity to book profit at higher levels. The market Rs0.11 to close at Rs11. that will drop at midnight! During Thursday’s Good Morning America, the 30-year-old singer shared a pre- Turkish central bank chief re- Saudi exports rebound as plastics view of “You All Over Me,” the first of six previously un- lift trade from pandemic lows released, Fearless-era songs that she’s set to drop along moval is credit negative for bank with her rerecorded version of the 2008 album, Fearless funding says Moody’s Bureaau Report billion a year earlier as imports jumped (Taylor’s Version), which is due out April 9. DUBAI 20.7 percent to SR47.9 billion, led by a In the sneak peek listen, fans can hear Swift’s voice min- constraining their access to market Non-oil exports from Saudi Arabia rose 525 percent increase in arms and am- gling with the vocals of country star Maren Morris, who Shock removal of CB governor funding. 15.6 percent year-on-year in January to munition to SR4.9 billion and a SR17.9 is singing backup on the track.“God knows too long and earlier sent lira tumbling, Could “Without central bank credibility, SR18.9 billion ($5.04 billion) as sales of percent gain in base metals to SR4 bil- wasted time / Lost tears / Swore that I’d get out of here Ship blocking impact bank funding costs says (banks’) market access is likely to plastics and chemicals surged. Total ex- lion. The biggest category of imports, / But no amount of freedom gets ya clean / I’ve still got credit agency again be costlier and limited to short- ports slid 13.4 percent to SR71.9 billion machinery and mechanical appliances, you all over me,” Swift croons. The singer first announced Suez Canal like Bureaau Report term syndications,” it said in a note. as the value of oil exports dropped 20.5 increased 4 percent to SR9.3 billion. the release of “You All Over Me” on Wednesday, sharing ISTANBUL Moody’s also said risks are somewhat percent to SR13.7 billion, Saudi Arabia’s China was Saudi Arabia’s biggest des- that the song, which was produced by The National’s ‘beached whale’ Credit rating agency Moody’s said mitigated as Turkish banks have ad- General Authority for Statistics said in tination for exports, including oil, in Aaron Dessner and co-written by Scooter Carusoe, will on Thursday that the removal of the equate foreign-currency liquidity and a data release. Brent crude started January with SR14 billion of goods, fol- debut Friday at midnight. could be stuck Turkish central bank governor is have generally reduced their reliance January 2021 at $52.80 a barrel, down lowed by India with SR7.8 billion and The six new-to-fans tracks were written at the same time credit negative for banks’ funding as on market funding since the currency from $68.16 a year earlier. Japan with SR7.6 billion. South Korea, as the other Fearless-era songs, when she was between for weeks the move hurt investor confidence, crisis in 2018. Plastics exports increased 24.5 percent the UAE, US, Egypt, Bahrain, Singapore 16 and 18, but were, Swift previously explained, “held Bureaau Report to SR6.1 billion, while sales of chemicals and Belgium round out the top 10 des- back” from the 2008 album for “different reasons,” all SINGAPORE rose 3.3 percent to SR5.2 billion. A flurry tinations, which collectively account of which “seem unnecessary” now. VoM A container ship blocking the Suez Canal like of recent data has suggested that global for SR50.2 billion, or 69.8 percent, of a “beached whale” may take weeks to free, trade is rebounding more quickly than exports. Demi Lovato ‘honoured’ to anticipated as the rollout of vaccines en- Saudi Arabia imported SR9.6 billion of all ships entering the channel on Thursday courages people to spend, especially in goods from China in January, the biggest pay tribute to Naya Rivera thein a salvage new setback company for said, global as officialstrade. The stopped 400 the world’s biggest economies. source of imports for the Kingdom fol- m (430 yard) Ever Given, almost as long as The Kingdom’s trade surplus narrowed lowed by the US and UAE with SR8 bil- at GLAAD Media Awards the Empire State Building is high, is blocking to SR24 billion in January from SR43.3 lion and SR3.7 billion respectively. transit in both directions through one of the world’s busiest shipping channels for oil and grain and other trade linking Asia and Europe. The Suez Canal Authority (SCA) said eight Britain issues £500m sovereign sukuk tugs were working to move the vessel, which got stuck diagonally across the single-lane Bureaau Report lion. Thursday’s sukuk issuance “highlights London’s plugging the government’s swelling coronavirus- southern stretch of the canal on Tuesday LONDON role as a global leader in Islamic finance. The UK induced debt. morning amid high winds and a dust storm. The British government has issued £500 million has always been a strong supporter of the indus- He said: “They’re not doing it as a funding tool. “We can’t exclude it might take weeks, de- ($686.85 million) worth of Shariah-compliant sov- try, and has had a long and committed focus going They have other objectives in mind: They want to pending on the situation,” Peter Berdowski, ereign bonds — seven years since it made history as back to the 1980s,” Samina Akram, managing direc- maintain their status as a Western hub for Islamic fi- CEO of Dutch company Boskalis which is try- the first country outside the Muslim world to issue tor of Islamic finance firm Samak Ethical Finance, nance, including sukuk. London is one of the largest ing to free the ship, told the Dutch television a sovereign sukuk. The Treasury said on Thursday told Arab News. “The fact that the UK government’s hubs for issuing sukuk, and this is more important program “Nieuwsuur.” that “£500 million of sukuk, the Islamic equivalent timing of the sukuk announcement comes during a in these times because of Brexit.” He added: “Other A total of 156 large container ships, tankers of a bond, has been sold to investors based in the struggling economic climate further shows the seri- countries, such as Ireland and Luxembourg, are eye- carrying oil and gas, and bulk vessels haul- UK and in the major hubs for Islamic finance in the ousness of their commitment,” she added. ing the status of Islamic finance hub in the Western ing grain have backed up at either end of the Middle East and Asia.” Chancellor of the Exchequer “Investors placed £2.3 billion of orders for the first world — the UK is looking at it from this angle.” canal, Egypt’s Leith Agencies said, creating Rishi Sunak said: “We’ve set out ambitious plans to UK sovereign sukuk issued in June 2014, 11 times Competition between these locations is already un- one of the worst shipping jams seen for years. make the UK the most open and dynamic financial the amount on offer. I have no doubt today’s issu- derway, said Al-Natoor. “Ireland is already working Monmouth County Three ships were being escorted out of the center in the world. By launching our second sover- ance will also attract a surging demand.” Bashar on their Islamic finance offering, and Luxembourg Demi Lovato feels “honoured” to be involved in the Glee canal, it added.The blockage comes on top of eign sukuk, we’re cementing the UK’s position as the Al-Natoor, head of Islamic finance at Fitch Ratings, has very advanced infrastructure, mainly toward cast’s tribute to the late Naya Rivera at the upcoming the disruption to world trade already caused leading global hub for Islamic finance outside of the told Arab News that the £500 million issuance is Islamic fund management. You have these two that GLAAD Media Awards. The singer, who made a guest in the past year by COVID-19, with trade vol- Islamic world.” He added: “Strong investor demand also a “strategic” move — not one aimed entirely at are visible when it comes to Islamic finance,” he appearance on the musical TV show as one of Rivera’s umes hit by high rates of ship cancelations, for this sukuk meant we achieved a good price for added. “The UK has a head start in the field, but is onscreen girlfriends, will introduce the Glee cast as shortages of containers and slower handling the taxpayer and will help us develop our relation- there competition? I think yes, there is.” With this they reunite to deliver their tribute to Rivera and her speeds at ports. ships with Islamic economies around the world.” second sovereign sukuk offering, Al-Natoor said, character Santana Lopez on 8 April. The SCA, which had allowed some vessels to The Treasury said the issuance “attracted high- “they’re testing the waters of the market.” “I’m honored to join the cast of Glee at the upcoming enter the canal in the hope the blockage could quality global demand,” with orders totaling in ex- He predicted that the government will closely as- #GLAADawards to pay tribute to the legacy of Santana be cleared, said it had temporarily suspended cess of £625 million. Britain has long held a strong sess the success of this offering, and it may dictate Lopez, who was played by the most incredible, talented, position in the world of Islamic finance. In 2014, it whether or not sukuk plays a greater role in the and beautiful Naya Rivera,” she wrote on Twitter on said in a customer advisory it had seven ves- made history as the first country outside the Muslim future of British finances. “It’s definitely a develop- Wednesday. Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, Heather allsels traffic affected. on Thursday. Shipping giant Maersk world to issue a sovereign sukuk, worth £200 mil- ment worth watching,” he said. Morris, Amber Riley, Jenna Ushkowitz, Kevin McHale, Chris Colfer, Darren Criss will reunite to salute LGBTQ teens and the legacy of Rivera’s cheerleader charac- ter, who ‘came out’ as a lesbian on the show 10 years ago. The tribute will also feature Jacob Artist, Vanessa Lengies, Alex Newell, Harry Shum Jr., and Becca Tobin. WWE Superstars recall memorable Lopez also embarked on a relationship with her best No discord between team management and friend Brittany Pierce, played by Morris. Riyadh night in front of thousands Rivera drowned during a boating excursion with her selection committee: Misbah now-five-year-old son Josey in California’s Lake Piru Bureau Report damaging his skill levels.” process for players by introducing parameters of Saudi wrestling fans in July, aged 33. VoM KARACHI “I don’t know why Muhammad Asif or Salman for players on which there will be no compro- Pakistan’s Head Coach Misbahul Haq has said Butt were not selected after completing their mise. But also relate it to performances on the Bureau Report Undertaker and Goldberg, along Jessica Alba admits that the selection committee and team man- bans but what I know is that until there is a ground by the players. We are giving targets RIYADH with Saudi’s very own Mansoor. agement are on the same page with regards to law that bars us from selecting a player after to players depending on their requirements,” For everyone present that night, The local hero delighted his home- having kids changed selection affairs ahead of the team’s departure he has served any ban we can’t keep anyone he said. it is a bittersweet anniversary. town audience with a win over for Africa tour. While speaking during a virtual out,” he added. Misbah also reiterated that “We are not reducing the fitness benchmarks With only weeks to go before American grappler Dolph Ziggler, her outlook press conference, Misbah said that decisions there is no change in the fitness standards of of the team. We are trying to relate it to match WrestleMania returns behind while the ever-popular Undertaker are taken unanimously. “I had to say this is a the team. and ground fitness. It is not that we will re- closed doors, some of WWE’s big- emerged victorious from the five- Pakistan team because such things appear in “We have had a detailed discussion on the fit- duce the benchmark of Yoyo tests from 18 to gest superstars have been recall- man Tuwaiq Trophy Gauntlet the media and an impression is created that ness issue and we are trying to simplify the 15 marks,” he concluded. ing the last time that wrestling match. This was followed by John there is discord among team management and fans were able to attend a major Morrison and The Miz defeated selectors over selection matters. But I say eve- event in their thousands before then-reigning SmackDown Tag rything is done collectively,” said Misbah. the COVID-19 pandemic brought Team Championship title-holders The former Pakistan captain also opened an end to live sports as we know The New Day. The previous day, up on the selection of opener Sharjeel Khan it. On Feb. 27, 2020, WWE’s Super The Miz had told fans to “expect despite fitness concerns. He also stated that ShowDown took place in Riyadh, the unexpected, expect new cham- there is no law yet that prevents tainted crick- bringing some of the brand’s big- pions.” Having last teamed up to- eters from returning to the national side. “He gest names together to produce a gether at a WWE event in 2011, [Sharjeel] has to work hard and meet the re- memorable show for Saudi fans. the duo delivered on that promise. quired fitness standards of the team. He has Few would have guessed at the Reflecting on his experience, The to reach a certain level where there are no time that it would be the last of Miz said: “Another big memory compromises,” he said. “We will see how he its kind to date. was the presence of real-life fans progresses and improves his fitness without This week marked the one-year in the audience cheering who they anniversary of the halting of all love. It has always been interest- sporting activities across the globe, ing going to different countries, DUBAI Spotlight on Schumacher and though many events have re- observing different cultures and Jessica Alba “didn’t care” about her acting career in the Hürth turned in one form or another, few seeing fans understand what we same way after having children. The 39-year-old star Mick Schumacher’s famous name may Two title in 2020. public since a skiing accident in the have allowed live audiences back do. This is what makes it fun and was “at the top” of her career when she gave birth to her have helped him to accelerate through His famous name has helped make it French Alps in 2013, witnessed by Mick, in any meaningful way. A year on encourages us to be interactive daughter Honor in 2008, and she admits it changed her motor racing’s lower levels, but it will easier for Haas to find funding, but the left the Formula One legend with severe from that night at Mohammed when performing. It is always entire outlook on life. Jessica - who also has Haven, nine, also add pressure when he makes his young German’s longer-term career plan brain injuries. Now, 15 years after his fa- Abdu Arena on Riyadh Boulevard, incredible.” and Hayes, three, with husband Cash Warren - explained: Formula One debut on Sunday. Mick, seems clear. Mick is part of the academy ther last raced for Ferrari, Mick will bring The Miz, Bobby Lashley, The Street Bobby Lashley, who recently “My mother had cancer at a really young age, in her early son of seven-time world champion at Ferrari, where his father won five of his one of the most famous names in motor- Profits and Bayley have been shar- claimed the WWE Title, also cher- 20s. I grew up with chronic illness. I had five surgeries be- Michael, will drive for US team Haas in seven world titles. Haas and Ferrari each sport back to Formula One. The hype has ing their memories from the event, ishes his time at Super ShowDown, fore I was 11 years old. I had chronic allergies, and I was the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. pay half of Mick Schumacher’s salary and, been building for weeks. which featured some of WWE’s the second time he performed in hospitalised a lot as a child. Schumacher, 22, earned his chance by if he proves himself, he seems destined to According to a survey, 35 percent of all-time greats, including The Saudi Arabia. “I had this real moment of, I want to live, and thrive, and winning the Formula Three European eventually race in the famous red of the Sky Germany’s subscribers say they spend as much time with this little person that I’m bringing championship in 2018 and the Formula Maranello-based company. will watch more Formula One if Mick into the world as possible and stay. So, my health matters. “The name Schumacher is a brand, but Schumacher is at the wheel. I want this little person to be healthy. And it’s really freak- it is a brand linked to the first name The German broadcaster has based its ing hard to be happy when you don’t have your health.” Michael,” Herve Bodinier, a sports mar- entire preseason advertising around the Jessica explained that her children became her focus after keting professional and Formula 1 ex- German, who turned 22 last Monday. she became a mother. pert, told AFP. “Ferrari and the others “His arrival is already a boost for Formula The ‘Sin City’ star told Romper magazine: “My motivation are not patrons, Mick will have to write One, his name is attracting a lot of atten- was not like, ‘Am I ever going to get hired again?’ Frankly, his own story.” A thick veil of mystery tion, and the whole series is benefiting I was at the top of my career. “I couldn’t go back to what I surrounds the current health of Michael from it,” admitted Stefano Domenicali, was doing before and be authentic. I just couldn’t. I didn’t Schumacher. the Formula One boss who is close to the care about it the same way.” VoM The 52-year-old has not been seen in Schumacher family. Friday, March 26, 2021 The Asian Telegraph www.theasiantelegraph.net

Vowing agri partnership, Dialogue only ‘way Pakistani cotton farmers forward’ for peace in could benefit from South Asia: experts Chinese experience. Rights of Kashmiris must be emphasized Experts on and their alterity must be appreci- Pakistan could learn from China to in- ated crease production of rice, maize, soybean ISLAMABAD and cotton Indian-American Academic from Harvard Uni- Beijing versity Dr Homi K. Bhabha has said that last- Chinese experts in an online seminar elaborated ing peace in the South Asian region could be how Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region excel achieved by promoting the culture of conversa- in cotton production in the world and how Paki- tions and dialogue at the people-to-people level, terming it a ‘way forward.’ “More conversations, experience. Dong Hezhong, principal researcher more dialogue at the people-to-people level is the way forward for forging peace in South Asia,” staniat Shandong cotton farmersAcademy could of Agricultural benefit from Sciences, their said that seed research to pick the right seed for he said while speaking at the distinguished right atmosphere, cotton-peanut intercropping lecture series “Changing Global Society: Post- and plant architecture to allow for mechanical Colonial World Order” organized by Islamabad harvest enabled Xinjiang to enhance its share in Policy Research Institute (IPRI), a news release China’s cotton production from less than 4% in said Thursday. 1949 to 76% as of today. Speaking on the prospects of India-Pakistan The seminar was aimed at bolstering China-Pak- peace dialogue, Dr Bhabha was of the view that istan cooperation in seed industry. The experts there was no cultural problem between India discussed how Pakistan could learn from China and Pakistan. “We need to have people-to-people to increase production of rice, maize, soybean dialogue on a regular basis, and need to listen and cotton, especially by adopting the Chinese to the problems people want us (politicians) to techniques of intercropping and double crop- address.” Commenting on post-colonialism, Dr ping. Yang Wansen, General Manager of Xinji- Bhabha argued that post-colonialism was not ang Tianye Water Saving Irrigation System Co. the end of colonialism and the strategy of depen- Ltd., said that mechanical harvesting in Xinjiang dence sustained the problems faced today such saved 50% consumption of water and 30% of as ultra-nationalism. “The notion of security in fertiliser. It also reduced labour cost by 30% culture has been disastrous because now people while enhanced the yield by the same percent- look at other cultures and question whether age. Chairman of Four Brothers Group Pakistan other cultures are “dangerous” to them or not,” Indus Commission Moot he added. developed two types of cotton seeds, but both On Kashmir, he noted that while political war- fare was being witnessed in Kashmir, adding Javedcould not Saleem resist Qureshi diseases saidand insect that his attacks. firm had PIC negotiations: Pakistan, India developed He requested Chinese researchers to land Paki- the rights of Kashmiris must be emphasized on and their alterity must be appreciated. Pakistani other pests responsible for falling cotton yields consensus for frequent meetings journalist and discussant at the webinar Zarrar Khuhro articulated that the otherization, “us vs. stan and help the farmers against whitefly and Meeting of PIC is being linked to the renewed push by the two sides to seek rapprochement collaborating with the National State Cotton Key them” discourse, was perpetuated to gain some political goals, particularly in South Asia. inLab, Pakistan. Beijing Heand saidwas thatlooking his firmforward was for already joint BEIJING Pakistan was held on March 23-24, 2021 in New the PIC in Pakistan on mutually convenient dates,” Senior Lecturer at SOAS University of London ventures with other Chinese organizations as Pakistan and India on Wednesday concluded the well. He also sought help from Chinese molecu- Delhi. the statement concluded. Dr Meera Sabaratnam said that the technology two-day talks of the Permanent Indus Commis- “Under the provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty, The Indus water commissioners’ talks came behind social media was dangerous as well as lar biology experts to introduce such seeds that sion (PIC) with an agreement to interact more adapt to climate. “Presently, climate change has signed between India and Pakistan in 1960, the against the backdrop of a number of other devel- manipulative. “On social media, we are fed with frequently in order to resolve the issues through two Commissioners are required to meet at least opments signalling a possible thaw between the also become a big challenge for us which we bilateral discussions. don’t know how to tackle,” he said. once every year, alternately in India and Pakistan. two nuclear-armed neighbours. Another discussant Dr Ahmar Mahboob, Asso- The talks, according to a statement issued by In- The meeting could not be held last year due to re- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday dataciate toProfessor confirm atour University bias.” of Sydney, empha- Dr. Erfa Iqbal, CEO Punjab Board of Investment dia’s External Affairs Ministry, were held in a “cor- and Trade, said that she wanted tangible proj- strictions induced by the prevailing Covid-19 pan- wrote a letter to Prime Minister Imran Khan on sized that knowledge was at times biased, per- dial manner” in New Delhi. The two sides were led demic situation,” the statement pointed out. the Pakistan Day and expressed his desire to have petuating a colonial-knowledge structure.“The ects with Chinese organizations in agriculture by their respective Indus water commissioners. sector under the framework of CPEC. “The Pun- It said that the discussions continued on designs “cordial relationship” with the people of Pakistan. world is morphing into ‘Colonization 3.0’ where - of two Indian projects, namely, Pakal Dul (1,000 He, however, added that for this to happen “an en- Covid-19 has been weaponized to allow a whole jab government has provided two agro-based though it was supposed to take place in 2019. The industrial zones in Vehari and Bhalwal that offer MW) and Lower Kalnai (48 MW). Indian side held vironment of trust, devoid of terrorism and hostil- different shift in how the relationship between The meeting was the first since August 2018, al that these projects were fully compliant with the ity, is imperative.” people and communities exists,” he noted. VoM not take place because of the Covid-19 pandemic waivers,” she said. She also said that her team provisions of the treaty and provided technical Tensions between the two countries have been on officialbut sources explanation told The said Express the annual Tribune meeting that it could also data in support of its position. the mend since Pakistan and India agreed to re- severalwill reach incentives out to severalto Chinese provinces firms including of China tax to had to do with the deepening tensions between learn from their experiences. VoM The Pakistan side requested India for sharing the two countries after India unilaterally revoked information on the design of other Indian hydro- 25. Following the agreement between the director the special status of the Indian Occupied Jammu power projects being planned to be developed. storegeneral 2003 military ceasefire operations, understanding the two countries on February also and Kashmir (IIOJK) in August 2019. The Indian side assured that the information will decided to lower rhetoric in order to create a bet- The meeting of the PIC is being linked to the re- be supplied as and when required to be supplied ter environment for further steps. newed push by the two sides to seek rapproche- under the provisions of the treaty. Both Prime Minister Imran Khan and Army Chief ment. The joint statement issued after the talks “The meeting was held in a cordial manner. Both General Qamar Javed Bajwa recently sounded indicated that the two sides tried to send a posi- conciliatory towards India. While Prime Minis- tive message. to interact more frequently in an attempt to re- The statement said the annual meeting of the PIC thesolve Commissioners the issues by bilateral reaffirmed discussions their commitment under the step, the army chief maintained that it was time to comprising Indus Commissioners of India and Treaty. It was agreed to hold the next meeting of ter“bury Imran the pastsaid and India move would forward.” have to VoM take the first RSEZ Shireen Mazari urges global Ehsaas program Under CPEC, RSEZ to change fate and community to take notice of Prime Minister’s initiative, Ehsaas has opened 11 Panagahs face of the region gross HR violations in IIOJK Ehsaas has also introduced a compli- Safety Division with the responsibility of im- ISLAMABAD mentary shuttle service to serve daily proving quality standards within Panagahs. RSEZ would attract local and foreign investors, for them as the villagers are now connected to the Is- Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Maz- wage earners’ travel to the Panagahs, Since then, work was accelerated speedily, generate development, create thousands of jobs lamabad Peshawar Motorway (M-1) via it. ari has said Pakistan intended to initiate located on the outskirts of the city and a framework was developed to upgrade and will provide economic and social services RSEZ is connected to all the provinces of Pakistan dialogues with India to resolve lingering through airport, dry port, railway station, motorway ISLAMABAD standards of all five Panagahs in Islamabad ISLAMABAD Kashmir dispute. As part of Prime Minister’s initiative, Ehsaas as a starting point. The Poverty division de- As the inauguration of Rashakai Special Economic Talking to a private news channel, she said Zone (RSEZ) is just around the corner, locals are opti- has opened 11 Panagahs (shelter homes) in veloped the policy framework and Paksitan the issue must be sort out through dia- - and highways.Swabi, Charsadda The zone and is located Peshawar. at the The confluence connected of the current quarter across different parts of Bait ul Mal was given responsibility for execu- logues between the two nuclear powers as nomic Corridor (CPEC) would change the fate and face fivedistricts major possess districts fertile of KP includinglands, which Nowshera, is suitable Mardan for the country including 5 Panagahs (shelter tion. “These Panagahs provide one star+ bed misticof the area.that thisRSEZ flagship would projectattract localof China-Pakistan and foreign inves Eco- growing different kinds of cash crops and vegetable. peace of the entire region is interlinked homes) in Karachi, 4 in Quetta, Killa Abdullah, and breakfast facility with meals, essentials, tors, generate development, create thousands of jobs “The economic zone has predominant investment fea- with it. sibility for industries in fruit and food processing and Gwadar and Lasbela districts of Balochistan, hygiene and security standards. And, each and will provide economic and social services. The Minister said Pakistan’s friendly coun- and one each in Skardu and Mardan dis- Panagah serves free meals to around 500 Farmanullah, 31, is an unemployed young man living textile,” said Zahid Khan from Turo village in Mardan. tries always desire to resolve all outstand- tricts of Gilgit Baltistan and KP respectively. people and offers 100-bed facility for over- in a small town adjacent to RSEZ. “Lots of unemployed He said that besides working in agricultural land, now ing issues with India including Kashmir youth would get jobs on their doorstep, Our village the local would avail opportunity to work in food pro- Drawing on proper need assessment, these night stay. There is 24/7 camera surveillance, cessing units in the economic zone. conflict. shelter homes have been established in low- with power back-up, with clean sheets, fully would also prosper,” he told Gwadar Pro. According She said Muslim countries including Tur- to him, many people from the surrounding villages income neighborhoods and the residential functioning shared bathrooms with hot run- would get jobs in factories at RSEZ. Spreading over an key, Iran and Malaysia support and ac- areas of migrant workers to reach maximum ning water, self-service meals in dining halls area of around 1,000 acres of land, the government of knowledge Pakistan’s stance over the number of labourers. The concept of Panagah 7 days a week and since meals were served Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Eco- Kashmir issue. emerges from Prime Minister’s vision of com- in shifts. There islaundry and housekeeping nomic Zones Development and Managing Company Dr Mazari said India is involved in state ter- passion to facilitate the destitute and helpless service and mosque in every panagah”, said (KPEZDMC) and China Road and Bridge Corporation rorism in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu people, while upholding their self-respect. Dr Sania. “There are protocols for the need (CRBC) are developing the zone. and Kashmir and urged the international Panagahs protect the people from extreme assessment to ensure Panagahs open in the Hamid Khan, a resident of Wali Interchange, said even community to take notice of gruesome hu- before groundbreaking, the villagers have started re- weather conditions and chilling temperatures. right place. The funding model is such that man rights violations perpetrating by India Last year in August, the Prime Minister had each Panagah has its own account and gov- on innocent Kashmiri people. entrusted the Poverty Alleviation and Social ernment funding for essentials is ensured. ceiving benefits. According to him, the access road from Wali Interchange to RSEZ zero point is beneficial Afghnstan peace process Global Market Taliban condemns Afghan president’s proposal for Gold flat as dollar advances on rising Europe new election virus woes The Afghan government is keen to Zabihullah Mujahid said of Ghani’s Afghanistan has a troubled history The dollar hit a fresh four-month high keep US forces in the country for plan. “They are now talking about a at the polls, with elections beset by to the euro on Thursday amid worries as long as possible for the vital air process that has always been scan- rampant fraud, low turnout and in- about Europe’s third COVID-19 wave cover they provide, with violence dalous,” he told AFP, saying any de- surgent violence. and potential U.S. tax hikes raging in recent months cision on the country’s future must The Taliban’s response comes hours LONDON KABUL be hammered out in ongoing talks after US Secretary of State Antony Gold prices were steady on Thursday as sup- The Taliban on Wednesday rejected a between the two sides. Blinken told NATO that Washington port from easing U.S. Treasury yields was off- proposal by Afghan President Ashraf The United States is due to with- is still weighing up whether to with- set by a strong dollar, which emerged as a Ghani to hold elections later this year, draw the last of its troops by May 1 draw its troops by the May 1 dead- preferred safe-haven amid growing concerns after months of peace talks between under a deal hammered out with the line. The Afghan government is keen about extended lockdowns in Europe. the two warring sides have made lit- Taliban last year, although President to keep US forces in the country for Spot gold was little changed at $1,734.81 per tle progress. Although he hasn’t made Joe Biden said earlier this month the as long as possible for the vital air ounce by 0130 GMT. U.S. gold futures were details public, Ghani will announce deadline would be “tough” to meet cover they provide, with violence steady at $1,732.90 per ounce. the election plan at a stakeholder That deal also paved the way for the raging in recent months. The United The dollar hit a fresh four-month high to conference in Turkey next month, ac- Taliban and Afghan government to States, Russia and other stakeholders the euro on Thursday amid worries about cording to two government officials. negotiate a peace plan and hammer however want to see some form of Europe’s third COVID-19 wave and potential The move is likely an attempt to un- out an agreement on how the coun- transitional government take power U.S. tax hikes. dercut a US proposal -- supported try should be ruled, but those talks in Afghanistan, but Ghani has insisted U.S. Treasury yields dipped after the Treasury raise rates will depend on what is happen- repurchase stock. by Russia -- for the formation of an -- held since September in Doha, leaders can only be chosen at the bal- saw average demand for an auction of five- ing with the economy, New York Federal China will maintain credit support continuity interim government involving the Qatar -- have made little headway. lot box. year notes, with the market appearing to Reserve Bank President John Williams said and stability for small and micro firms, the Taliban to rule the country once the Having made enormous gains on the stabilize after benchmark yields reached on Wednesday. country’s central bank said on Thursday. last US troops withdraw. “The gov- battleground, the Taliban appear to one-year highs last week. Chicago Fed President Charles Evans also said SPDR Gold Trust, the world’s largest gold- ernment will go to Turkey with a plan have little to gain from either strat- Lower returns on Treasury bonds reduce the central bank will not reduce monetary backed exchange-traded fund, said its for an early election which is a fair egy. Taliban co-founder and deputy the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding policy accommodation until it sees actual holdings fell 0.2% to 1,043.03 tonnes on plan for the future of Afghanistan,” leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar bullion. improvements. Wednesday from 1,045.36 tonnes Tuesday. “Such processes (elections) have told a Moscow conference last week New orders for key U.S.-made capital goods Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Palladium fell 0.2% to $2,630.32, silver rose pushed the country to the verge of that Afghans “should be left to decide and shipments unexpectedly fell in February. Wednesday said U.S. banks look healthy 0.1% to $25.10 and platinum was up 0.2% crisis in the past,” Taliban spokesman their own fate”. The timeline for when the Fed will start to enough to be allowed to pay dividends and at $1,169.96.

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