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Follow us Follow .theasiantelegraph.net President urges drug COAS reiterates policy initiative for higher education institutions Pak Army’s full ISLAMABAD commitment to the President Dr Arif Alvi has asked the Higher Educa- Kashmir cause tion Commission to formu- late a drug policy for high- COAS, Afghan Ambassador er education institutions by March next year to save discuss matters of mutual students from narcotics interest and provide them healthy ISLAMABAD learning environment. Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) He was chairing a meet- Prime Minister Raja Farooq Haid- ing of Committee on Drug er Khan met Chief of Army Staff Abuse and Welfare of Dif- (COAS) General Qamar Javed Ba- ferently-abled-Students in jwa, Director General Inter-Servic- Islamabad today (Thurs- es Public Relations (ISPR) Major day). The President asked General Babar Iftikhar said in his the Commission to initi- tweet on Thursday. The DG ISPR ate measures for the wel- told that Raja Farooq Haider and fare of differently-abled- General Qamar Javed Bajwa dis- students providing them cussed matters of mutual interest, waiver in tuition fees, spe- particularly the situation on the cial transportation facil- Line of Control (LoC) and Indian Il- ity within educational in- legally Occupied Jammu and Kash- stitutions and relaxation mir (IIOJK).COAS Bajwa reiterated in age. The meeting em- Pakistan Army’s utmost support phasized the need to raise and commitment to the Kashmir awareness among youth Country heading in right direction cause and the people of Kashmir. In engaging social workers, another commitment, Afghan Am- media, NGOs and civil so- PM urges overseas to invest for economic prosperity bassador Najibullah Alikhil called ciety against drug use. The on Army Chief General Qamar Ja- president also emphasized PM directs to finalize incentives for Special Technology Zones ved Bajwa in Rawalpindi today The that stringent measures Army Chief welcomed the Ambas- in educational institu- sador to Pakistan and expressed ISLAMABAD said record cement sale indicates that the con- - tions to curb the menace Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged over- hope that his services will help of drugs. He was of the lamabad on Thursday evening, he asked the optimize Pakistan - Afghanistan seas Pakistanis to invest in their home country Khan said now country’s economy is heading State Bank of Pakistan to devise new prod- view, initiating counseling and earn good return, besides strengthening ceremony of Naya Pakistan Certificates in Is relations. During the meeting, mat- sessions would assist to structiontowards right industry direction is also and flourishing.Pakistan has Imran come uct to attract overseas Pakistanis to invest in ters of mutual interest including national economy. Addressing the launching - the country. He said overseas Pakistanis have keep our generation away - regional security situation, ongo- from drug abuse. VoM ing Afghan Peace Process, border lamabad this evening, he asked the State Bank for setting up Special Technology Zones to at- own wealth equal to the total GDP of Paki- of Pakistan to devise new product to attract out of the difficult period. Prime Minister Im management and defence and se- ceremony of Naya Pakistan Certificates in Is rantract Khan foreign has investments.directed for finalizing Chairing incentivesa meeting provedstan. The their Prime mettle Minister in everysaid we field can andconvince they curity cooperation were discussed. overseas Pakistanis to invest in the country. in Islamabad today (Thursday), he said many overseas Pakistanis to invest their dollars in He said overseas Pakistanis have proved their The two noted the exceptional talented overseas Pakistanis are also interest- Pakistan by providing enabling environment brotherly relations between both ed to invest in the sector. The Prime Minister and facilitation. Talking about government’s equal to the total GDP of Pakistan. The Prime countries and pledged to further emphasized that Pakistan has immense poten- efforts to revamp economy, Imran Khan said improve the same. mettleMinister in said every we fieldcan convince and they overseas own wealth Paki- tial in the IT sector, which needs to be opti- all economic indicators are showing positive stanis to invest their dollars in Pakistan by providing enabling environment and facilita- requirements as well as exporting IT-related tion. Talking about government’s efforts to re- products. He said young Pakistani population 17 years, whereas exports have witnessed an vamp economy, Imran Khan said all economic mally tapped for fulfilling country’s domestic improvement. He said current account deficit will get maximum advantages from promoting hasincrease become of 24 surplus percent for as thewell first as rise time in inremit last- indicators are showing positive improvement. the neglected IT sector of the country. Prime tances. He said record cement sale indicates Minister Imran Khan has urged overseas - Pakistanis to invest in their home country ing. Imran Khan said now country’s economy whereas exports have witnessed an increase He said current account deficit has become and earn good return, besides strengthening thatis heading the construction towards right industry direction is also and flourish Paki- surplusof 24 percent for the as well first as time rise in in remittances. last 17 years, He national economy. Addressing the launching Intensified CFVs along LoC: Pak Summons Maritime securitystan is has come outCPEC of the difficult to empower period. VoM with talent by Sino-Pak Indian Diplomat imperative for CPEC school-enterprise cooperation uplift: Naval Chief Rawalpindi coal under CPEC, contribute significantly ISLAMABAD are a threat to regional peace and secu- BEIJING/TAIPEI Pakistani students of North China Electric to the sustainable growth of industries and A senior Indian diplomat was summoned rity. It was added that by raising tensions Naval Chief Admiral Amjad Power University (NCEPU) communicated unhindered electric supply for domestic to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today along the LoC and the WB, India cannot Khan Niazi visited installa- with members of China Huaneng Group consumption in Pakistan,” Mishkat added. to register Pakistan’s strong protest over divert attention from the grave human tions of Pakistan Navy at the Co., Ltd. (CHNG) International Talent Muhammad Nasir, another Pakistani stu- ceasefire violations by the Indian occupa- rights situation in the Indian Illegally Oc- coastal areas.The Naval Chief Training class at the Training Base. This dent, said, “CPEC and cooperation between tion forces along the Line of Control (LoC) cupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK). Indian reviewed the operational pre- was aimed at initiating School-enterprise CHNG and NCEPU have provided lots of on 11th November 2020, resulting in se- side was called upon to respect the 2003 paredness and activities of the cooperation among Chinese and Pakistani opportunities for Pakistani youth.This con- rious injuries to one innocent civilian. Ceasefire Understanding, investigate this Due to indiscriminate and unprovoked naval force at Turbat, Gwadar students to provide talents for CPEC, ac- tributes not only electricity but also intel- and other such incidents of deliberate cording to a report published by Gwadar lectual talents to Pakistan. We have got a firing by the Indian occupation forces ceasefire violations and maintain peace and Ormara. The Naval Chief in Rakhchikri Sector of the LoC, 26 year along the LoC and the WB. The Indian was also given briefing on Gwa- Pro on Thursday. It was reported that chance to devote ourselves to our country old Sagheer Ahmed s/o Rasheed Ahned, side was also urged to allow the United dar Port and the coastal secu- university and the enterprise of the two and CPEC.” Sahiwal Project which CHNG resident of Village Kirni, sustained seri- Nations Military Observer Group in India rity of China-Pakistan Economic children have jointly initiated a long-term has been involved in from construction ous injuries. The Indian occupation forces and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) to play its man- Corridor (CPEC) project. In his cooperation to provide Pakistani talents to operation, is the first large-scale coal- along the LoC and the Working Boundary dated role as per the United Nations Secu- remarks on the occasion, the Na- for CPEC.On the occasion, CHNG staff fired power station under CPEC. “Sahiwal (WB) have been continuously targeting rity Council (UNSC) Resolutions. VoM val Chief said maritime security presented the general situation of their Project has reinforced the selection and civilian populated areas with artillery development in the international market, training of Pakistani employees, who now fire, heavy-caliber mortars and automatic has pivotal role with regards to weapons. This year, India has committed the development of the CPEC. analyzed several CPEC electrical engineer- account for nearly half of the workforce, 2660 ceasefire violations to date, result- ing projects, and answered the students’ and they play an important role in all ing in 20 shahadats and serious injuries questions. Mishkat Jan, PHD of Electric aspects,” says Liu Ying, speaker of Talent to 203 innocent civilians.Condemning the Power Engineering, a Pakistani student Development Division of CHNG. She said, deplorable targeting of innocent civil- who took part in the activity, said that over the years, CHNG has always been ad- ians by the Indian occupation forces, it Pakistan has been facing an acute short- hering to the global vision in international was underscored that such senseless acts age of electricity since 2006-07, which talent training. In 2019, 7 Pakistani stu- are in clear violation of the 2003 Cease- is considered as the worst power crisis. dents from NCEPU were recruited for the fire Understanding, and are also against Recognizing the growing energy needs Sahiwal Project. They have contributed to all established humanitarian norms and of Pakistan, and to overcome the existing the safe and stable operation of the pro- professional military conduct. These egregious violations of international law deficits, CPEC has allocated a major pro- ject. The Pakistani students participated in reflect consistent Indian attempts to es- portion of its funds to energy generation the activity on Oct 22th. After graduation, calate the situation along the LoC and and transmission. “Many power projects they can participate in the recruitment of including wind, solar, hydroelectric and college graduates of CHNG. Xinhua Post elections melodrama Oil falls after IEA cast doubt on quick demand recovery Biden ignores Trump to build team on pandemic WASHINGTON/WILMINGTON as the fulcrum to address wealth In Klain, Biden brings in a trusted Both crude contracts President-elect Joe Biden will press inequality, climate change and and experienced operative who also soared over 10% this on with building his governing team other issues. Klain, who served as served as Vice President Al Gore’s week on hopes Covid on Thursday, ignoring President President Barack Obama’s “Ebola top aide during Bill Clinton’s ad- could be brought under Donald Trump’s refusal to accept de- Czar” in 2014 during an outbreak ministration. “He was always highly control feat. New records for coronavirus in- of that virus in West Africa, is ex- informed and his advice was always Bureau Reporter fections and hospitalizations ensured pected to take a leading role in the grounded in exceptional command SINGAPORE/SYDNEY/LONDON/MOSCOW that the transition will be dominated Biden administration’s response of the policy process, the merits of Oil prices fell on Thursday, snapping by the response to the pandemic, to the nationwide spike in COVID- the arguments, and the political and three consecutive daily gains, as traders which has accelerated since the Nov. 19 cases. The United States set re- justice context,” Gore told Reuters. tempered expectations of an early release 3 election. Trump remains in office cords on Wednesday with more than Is Biden’s chief of staff during the of a Covid-19 vaccine and the IEA raised until Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 142,000 new coronavirus infections 2008-2009 financial crisis, Klain doubts about a quick demand rebound amid 20. On Wednesday, Biden, who has and nearly 65,000 hospitalizations, helped oversee the implementation surging infections in Europe and the United shrugged off Trump’s challenge to according to a Reuters tally. The of the $787 billion Recovery Act that States. Brent crude LCOc1 was down $0.2, fast as it arrived,” said Hussein Sayed, chief revised its demand forecast on Wednesday, his victory, named long-time adviser death toll rose by 1,464, approach- boosted the then-cratering economy. or 0.5%, at $43.60 a barrel at 1235 GMT. US market strategist at FXTM. “While the vac- saying global oil demand will rebound more Ron Klain as his White House chief ing the levels reached during a cata- Meanwhile Trump has focused on West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude CLc1 cine remains the best news received since slowly in 2021 than previously thought be- of staff, his first major appointment. strophic first wave early this year. efforts to overturn the election’s fell $0.21, or 0.5%, to $41.24 a barrel. Both the virus spread, life won’t return to nor- cause of rising coronavirus cases. Algeria’s Attention is now expected to shift results in closely contested states, contracts soared more than 10% this week, mal in a matter of days or weeks,” he added. energy minister said OPEC+ - grouping to Biden’s picks for cabinet posts, despite presenting no evidence of lifted by hopes that the pandemic could be Europe is already grappling with surging OPEC and allies like Russia - could extend though aides have so far given few irregularities that could affect the brought under control after data showed infections and new social restrictions. New production cuts of 7.7 million barrels per clues about when announcements outcome, and a skeptical reception an experimental vaccine being developed York has ordered bars and restaurants to day (bpd) into 2021, or deepen them fur- will be made. On foreign policy, from judges. Since the election was by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech was 90% ef- close early as US cases hit record levels. ther, if needed. The weakening outlook has Anthony Blinken, a diplomat and called for Biden by major news or- fective. However, the International Energy Tamas Varga, analyst at PVM Oil, said until piled pressure on OPEC+ to hold back a sup- longtime confidant, is seen as a pos- ganizations on Saturday, Trump has Agency (IEA) said on Thursday that global the exact timing of the availability of the ply increase of 2 million bpd scheduled for sible choice for Secretary of State or maintained a minimal public sched- oil demand was unlikely to get a significant vaccine becomes clear, oil prices “downside January, with the market now pricing in a National Security Adviser. Whoever ule, preferring instead to air his boost from the rollout of the vaccine until could turn out to be limited, but a serious delay, analysts said. “We feel OPEC has no is chosen for Treasury Secretary grievances on Twitter, and has not well into 2021. “The vaccine-related rota- upside potential is unlikely to develop in the choice but to delay output increases, most will have to cope with a recession addressed the climbing virus case- tion has quickly faded as investors have re- immediate future.” The Organisation of the likely by three months,” analysts at ANZ and joblessness, as well as serving load nationwide. Reuters alised that the pandemic won’t disappear as Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) also Research said in a note. Reuters Thursday, November 12, 2020

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Editor-in-Chief: Amna Malik Editor: Muhammad Hasam Redefining the Pak-US relation’s Trajectory Assistant Editor: Syed Mushahid Naqvi Phone: + 92 51 2814017 Offce # 407/408, 4th Floor, Evacuee both states pursued bilateral engagement that not defining contours of engagement with the Biden only defined the outlook of regional geopolitical administration. The role of lobbies is significantly Trust, Agha Khan Road, F-5/1 Islamabad architecture but also played a key role in shap- important in this timeframe to smoothen paths ing Post-Cold world order. Ever since “Operation of sustainable engagement with Washington. For Enduring Freedom” both countries are bilaterally Pakistan, another vital consideration is to ensure COVID-19 Resurgence Amna Malik engaged with a security-oriented collaboration. the Indian detachment, as the transition period also he anecdotes of the second wave of COVID are looming from w Biden’s victory in the presidential elections si- offers a chance for Delhi to subvert its lost status quite some time now and many countries like Spain had multaneously offers opportunities and also pos- in the Afghanistan peace process. The minimal role already experienced the resurgence of the pandemic. Even ing challenges to Islamabad. Nevertheless, under of Pakistani lobbies always remained a grave area though Pakistan has shown firm resolve to counter the spread merican 2020 presidential elections the newly elected Biden administration, Pakistan of concern that potentially necessitates stringent of virus in the country, there is an increase in the active num- in the limelight- Democrats candi- pins hope of pursuing constructive multilateral measures to denounce Indian-led propaganda.In ber of COVID-19 infected patients and causalities, according date Joe Biden gained a diplomatic ties with the US. Likewise, Biden will also look to retrospect, driven through security-oriented exi- Tto NCOC reports.In a vice-ministerial meeting held online, the Foreign triumph over Republican contestant place Islamabad in a key position in the forthcom- gencies, the bilateral ties were limited to the US Secretary ensured that authorities are taking solid measures and impos- Donald Trump who was contesting ing US National Security Strategy manual towards economic assistance, thus it is the right opportunity ing smart-lockdowns in the infected areas, especially the urban centers for its second term in the presidential South Asia.Dismayingly during political transi- to foster multidimensional relations in the realm of the country. The ministers of China, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka Arace. Joe Biden will be the 46th American presi- tions of President Bush, Obama, and the Trump of economy, and social partnership. Islamabad attended the meeting and anticipated the continuance of the trade, flights, dent of the US, perhaps his role for the next four administrations, relations predominately enticed needs to ensure that its efforts for the Afghanistan and people-to-people exchanges. Pakistan’s largest province according to years would be critical for determining the fate of with US trust deficit pitfall towards Islamabad, peace process should be dually acknowledged with the population, Punjab has announced to free and increased testing in millions of American future at home and abroad. reciprocally it took a cautious approach to avert certain concessions regarding its stance over the the medical facilities, to transform the medical institutes into isolation Unlike, other presidents Biden holds limited the perceptions of overriding US influence in the Kashmir conflict, mirror imaging the CPEC nar- centers. Random testing was also conducted in the higher education in- choices but definite issues to handle pertinent to foreign policy imperatives. However, the situation rative, and also assistance in FATF status. In the stitutes of Islamabad, and numerous departments has been sealed due to American foreign policy and domestic socio-polit- this time around is different, Pakistan is in driv- context of growing Indo-US ties, Pakistan has to the identification of infected students and faculty in the varsities. World ical affairs. It is noticeable that during the electoral ing seat due to its significant role in the ongoing mobilize all the bargaining chips to draw consider- Health Organization (WHO)has been concerned about non-observance campaign, there is a clear intent of revitalizing the Afghanistan peace process. As, the US policy to- able gains of containment and limited cooperation of standard operating procedures(SOPs) relating to prevention Covid-19 moral paradigm in American political culture, ir- wards Afghanistan unlikely to change, therefore as it overtly shattering the key emblems of strategic in educational institutes and has called for adherence to social distanc- respective of its dynamics diplomatic engagement Pakistan would seek preferential treatment from regional stability. ing, hand-washing and wearing mask along with infection prevention in foreseeable future. Political Pundits predict the Washington. Islamabad must capitalize on the op- measures in schools to stay safe from the pandemic. Although there are reconciliatory strategy through which the reversing portunity to mend unflinching ties to pursue its smart-lockdowns imposed by the district administrations, and random decision of Trump administration may seek prefer- multilateral interests. Unlike Trump’s maverick sampling is underway but still, there is an increase in the infected pa- ential treatment. Pakistan also congratulated Biden and unorthodox political style, Biden seemingly Author is the President, Center of Pakistan and tients across the country. As recently, mentioned by the premier Imran over its electoral victory and vowed to continue holds a steadfast, naive and pragmatic approach International Relations (COPAIR) and Editor-in- Khan, the vaccine development and distribution is monopolized by the its efforts for regional peace. History vindicates that averts the impediments of “unpredictability” Chief of ‘Mélange int’l Magazine’ and ‘ The Asian developed countries and it will take approx. two years for the handiness that Pak-US relations have been erratic and sub- and it allows Pakistan to transcend ties beyond Telegraph’ of the vaccine for the developing countries like Pakistan. In this scenario, tle as they underwent successive transformations the rhetoric confinement of the previous admin- a stich in time will save us from the trouble and imposing strict lockdowns over the period. From strategic allies to frenemies, istration. The very first challenge for Islamabad is and levying hefty fines for the violation of SOPs can help us prevent a bigger catastrophe. Disclaimer: Views expressed by writers in this section are their own and do not necessarily reflect The Asian Telegraph point-of-view Quality Journalism Today in History

he term, quality journalism is self-explanatory; reporting the news by incorporating all of fundamentals like truth, accuracy, objectiv- Ellis Island closes ity, free of sensationalism etc. In these modern digital times, at one hand, the journalists are having an upper hand by having hands on the multiplicity of news sources but on the other side, the digital November 11 1918 platforms are becoming channels of nuisance and exasperation Tdue to fake news. In order to enhance the quality of journalism in the screen age, llis Island, the gateway to America, the government will have to revamp their regulatory framework and lay grounds shuts it doors after processing more for qualitative reporting of facts. Recognizing that while reducing regulatory bur- than 12 million immigrants since dens in some areas and increasing regulatory expectations in others will present opening in 1892. Today, tens of challenges, this will replace confusion and uncertainty (and a growing sense of millions of Americans can trace their powerlessness amongst consumers) with coherence and consistency across a roots through Ellis Island, located in dynamic media landscape. There should be a system of scrutiny of online content ENew York Harbor off the New Jersey coast and through forming a board to keep a check on the internet portals where news is named for merchant Samuel Ellis, who owned the disseminated; it will foster media quality for online information and particularly land in the 1770s.On January 2, 1892, 15-year- counter the proliferation of hate speech on the internet. Similarly, the promotion old Annie Moore, from Ireland, became the first of trust in the democratic conversation by offering consumers the opportunity person to pass through the newly opened Ellis to discriminate between the regulated and unregulated public space in order to Island, which President Benjamin Harrison make informed choices about the range of content provision, while providing ap- designated as America’s first federal immigration propriate protection for children.PEMRA, the only regulatory body of electronic center in 1890. Before that time, the processing burden to the government. Only two percent of Following the war, Congress passed quota laws media is in dire need of revamping their regulatory framework and establish a of immigrants had been handled by individual all immigrants were denied entrance into the U.S. and the Immigration Act of 1924, which sharply system of automated fact checking and flagging the fake news circulating at digital states.Not all immigrants who sailed into New Immigration to Ellis Island peaked between 1892 reduced the number of newcomers allowed into platforms. With the advent of digital platforms, each user has become a publisher York had to go through Ellis Island. First- and and 1924, during which time the 3.3-acre island the country and also enabled immigrants to be increasing the encumbrance for the regulatory bodies because like traditional second-class passengers submitted to a brief was enlarged with landfill (by the 1930s it reached processed at U.S. consulates abroad. After 1924, media channels, the information gatekeeper is missing now. In order to overcome shipboard inspection and then disembarked at its current 27.5-acre size) and additional buildings Ellis Island switched from a processing center to this quandary, the regulatory body should start a mass-media awareness campaign the piers in New York or New Jersey, where they were constructed to handle the massive influx of serving other purposes, such as a detention and for the public, highlighting the repercussions of posting a false news and aligning passed through customs. People in third class, immigrants. During the busiest year of operation, deportation center, a hospital for wounded soldiers the public opinion about a phenomenon with the state’s narrative and national though, were transported to Ellis Island, where 1907, over 1 million people were processed at during World War II and a Coast Guard training values. This new approach should include dissemination of values of professional they underwent medical and legal inspections Ellis Island. With America’s entrance into World center. In November 1954, the last detainee, a and journalistic standards to guarantee free and independent news with quality to ensure they didn’t have a contagious disease War I, immigration declined and Ellis Island was Norwegian merchant seaman, was released and in the digital era. or some condition that would make them a used as a detention center for suspected enemies. Ellis Island officially closed.

Disney’s Peter Rice Reorganizes TV and Streaming Content Teams NASA and SpaceX Complete Certification of LONDON First Human-Rated Commercial Space System Peter Rice, chairman of the newly renamed Disney General Entertainment Content divi- FLORIDA and NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 test flight with sion, has unveiled the next wave of reorgani- Years of design, development, and astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas zation at the company in a memo sent to staff testing have culminated in NASA officially Hurley earlier this year.“Today’s signing on TuesdayThe new changes build on the com- certifying the first commercial spacecraft is about the people across NASA, SpaceX pany-wide restructuring announced by Disney system in history capable of transporting and other groups that came together to CEO Bob Chapek last month, which split dis- humans to and from the International complete an unbelievable amount of hard tribution and content creation into separate Space Station as part of the agency’s work to accomplish this task,” said Kathy operations. Rice’s team will now wholly focus Commercial Crew Program. NASA Lueders, associate administrator for NASA’s on producing and marketing content, while a completed the signing of the Human Human Exploration and Operation Mission separate division, led by Kareem Daniel, han- Rating Certification Plan Tuesday for Directorate. “Certification moves us from dles distribution.“This is a big change to our SpaceX’s crew transportation system the design and test phase into the crew legacy television structure which was built after a thorough Flight Readiness Review rotation phase of our work, but we will around linear networks,” Rice wrote. “But as we ahead the agency’s SpaceX Crew-1 mission not stop making sure every flight, including look to the future and how consumers choose with astronauts to the space station.“I’m NASA’s Space Crew-1 mission, will be to watch their programming, this reorganiza- extremely proud to say we are returning approached with the same rigor we have tion is an opportunity for us to fully focus on regular human spaceflight launches to put into making this the best system it can what we do best, making great programming for American soil on an American rocket and be for our astronauts.” viewers wherever they choose to watch their fa- spacecraft,” said NASA Administrator Jim vorite shows.”Also read: Disney+ Turns 1: What Bridenstine. “This certification milestone is Worked and What Didn’t for Netflix’s Biggest an incredible achievement from NASA and RivalAs outlined in the memo, Rice’s leader- SpaceX that highlights the progress we can ship team now consists of Ravi Ahuja, president, make working together with commercial Business Operations; James Goldston, presi- industry.”The Crew Dragon, including the dent, ABC News; Gary Knell, chairman, National oversees the joint venture between Disney and for “kids, tweens, teens and families,” including Falcon 9 rocket and associated ground Geographic Partners; John Landgraf, chairman, National Geographic Society and reports to the shows produced for Disney+.Dana Walden gets systems, is the first new, crew spacecraft FX; Gary Marsh, president and chief creative Nat Geo board. She also takes oversight of Nat a new title as chairman of entertainment, Walt to be NASA-certified for regular flights with officer, Disney Branded Television; Courteney Geo-branded content produced for Disney+. Disney Television, overseeing the development astronauts since the space shuttle nearly 40 Monroe, president, National Geographic Content; Gary Marsh, previously president of Disney and production operations of Disney Television years ago. Several critical events paved the and Dana Walden, chairman of entertainment, Channels, will see his responsibilities expand Studios, Hulu Originals, ABC Entertainment and way for this achievement, including grounds Walt Disney Television.Monroe will now re- under the new structure, taking on oversight Freeform. Rice also consolidated marketing and tests, simulations, uncrewed flight tests port directly to Rice rather than to Knell, who of all Disney-branded television content made publicity efforts into three “agencies.” TAT Special Pakistan Navy Ship Visits Turkey To Participate In Exercises Mavi Balina & 5th Bilateral Exercise

SOHAIL MAJEED BUTT During stay at Aksaz, Commanding Officer ISLAMABAD PNS ZULFIQAR called on senior naval Pakistan Navy Ship ZULFIQAR, with officials and dignitaries including Rear embarked helicopter visited Port Aksaz Admiral I. Kurtulus Sevinc and Flag Officer (Turkey) to participate in Exercise Commanding Aksaz Naval Base. During the MAVI BALINA 2020, 5th PN-TN Bilateral interactions, Commanding Officer Pakistan Exercise TURGUTREIS-V and Coordinated Navy Ship conveyed well wishes of Chief Patrol (CORPAT) with Turkish Navy. Upon of the Naval Staff for the people of Turkey arrival at Port Aksaz, PNS ZULFIQAR in general and Turkish Navy in particular. was extended warm welcome by Turkish The Commanding Officer also expressed Naval authorities reflective of brotherly condolences over loss of precious lives relations between the two countries. during Izmir earthquake. He amply MAVI BALINA-2020 is a multilateral highlighted illegal occupation of Kashmir maritime exercise in which ships and by Indian forces and extended his gratitude aircraft of Bulgaria, Italy, Spain, Romania for whole hearted support provided by and the US also participated. The Exercise Turkish Navy and Aksaz Port authorities was designed to further strengthen in making ships stay comfortable. mutual learning, experience sharing and Pakistan Navy enjoys brotherly and to enhance interoperability between cordial relations with Turkish Navy in all participating navies. The exercise professional fields. Participation of PNS was conducted in three phases, i.e ZULFIQAR in current exercise was also in harbour, sea and analysis/ closing phase pursuance to policies of the Government under stringent COVID-19 protocols. of Pakistan to enhance friendly relations. Friday, November 13, 2020

www.theasiantelegraph.net Rising virus cases pull KSE-100 down Benchmark index drops 632.76 points Limited stated that the market took a beating on rising Covid cases as well as government’s to settle at 40,564.56 initiative to ramp up social distancing efforts.Oil Bureau Report and Gas Regulatory Authority’s (Ogra) decision KARACHI to slash the unaccounted-for-gas (UFG) allow- Emma dons a swimsuit Bears staged a return to the bourse on ance on re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) Thursday as Pakistan’s stock market snapped affected Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited’s as she splashes in the pool a three-day winning streak with the KSE-100 (SNGPL) prospects, which pushed its stock to index diving 633 points on fading optimism the lower circuit.Cement-sector stocks carried about the Covid-19 vaccine.Investors took forward the negative vibes from Wednesday, cue from surging Covid-19 cases across the which came from lower dispatches in the first country and saw the possibility of a second week of November compared to the previous national-level lockdown if the trend persisted. month and year.Selling activity took over the The second lockdown would be detrimental bourse with major impact coming from explora- to the country’s economy and hit growth fig- tion and production and banking sectors, which Cement (-2.1%) and Fauji Cement (-2.3%) lost ures severely.Subsequently, investors adopted was partly due to profit-booking, the report ground.From the exploration and production a cautious stance during trading hours, which added.JS Global analyst Maaz Mulla said selling sector, Pakistan Petroleum (-3%), Oil and Gas triggered stock selling and dragged the market pressure was witnessed across the board at the Development Company (-2.9%) and Pakistan down. As the selling spell stretched to the end of Pakistan Stock Exchange, where the benchmark Oilfields (-1.9%) remained in the negative re- the session, all index-heavy sectors including oil, index hit intraday low of -704 points and closed gion despite increase in crude oil prices in the banks and cement suffered hefty losses.Earlier, at 40,564, down 1.5%.Daily traded value stood international market.Steel stocks fell below their trading began on a negative note and the KSE- at $71 million while volumes came in at 328 previous close, among which International Steels 100 index remained in the negative zone for the million shares.Unity Foods (-3.4%), Soneri Bank (-1.4%), International Industries (-4.2%), Amreli rest of the day. Encouraging remittances data, (+6.8%), TRG Pakistan (-5%) and Maple Leaf Steels (-3.7%) and Agha Steel Industries (-2.6%) which showed that Pakistan attracted inflows of Cement (-3.5%) recorded cumulative trading in were the major losers.“We expect the market to LONDON over $2 billion for the fifth consecutive month in 90 million shares. Coal prices increased in the remain bullish ahead, however, with uncertain- Emma Corrin showed the lighter side to October, failed to turn direction of the market.At international market and as a result pressure ties amid political noise and increasing corona Princess Diana in new stills from the upcom- close, the benchmark KSE-100 index recorded mounted on cement stocks. Maple Leaf Cement cases. Hence, we recommend investors to book ing series of The Crown as she played with a decrease of 632.76 points, or 1.54%, to set- (-3.5%), Pioneer Cement (-3.9%), Lucky Cement profit on the higher side and wait for any sharp her two young sons in the pool.While much tle at 40,564.56 points.A report of Arif Habib (-1.4%), Cherat Cement (-2.8%), DG Khan dip to accumulate value stocks,” the analyst said. of season four will depict her difficult marriage to Prince Charles as well as her bulimia bat- tle, her role as a dedicated mother with also UAE eCommerce sector to grow as digital payments boom be portrayed.In images from the upcoming series Emma splashes around in a pool with Bureau Report Economy and Dubai Police showed that 49% pected to continue upward, with eCommerce her sons Prince William and Prince Harry Dubai of UAE consumers surveyed have been shop- payments estimated to account for 28.2% of [Lucas Barber Grant, nine, and Arran Tinker, The UAE eCommerce sector is expected to see ping online more because of the pandemic, the total UAE card payment transactions value. six]. The princess dashes around the garden of continued growth as more UAE consumers de- with three out of five (61%) now using cards or Findings from the Dubai Economy-Visa study their Gloucestershire home, Highgrove, wear- mand online payment options and merchants digital wallets more to make payments online also show that while UAE consumers still prefer ing a green and black swimsuit as she chases increasingly recognize the need for an online instead of opting for cash on delivery. Increased to pay using credit cards (c. 35% of transac- her boys with a water gun.The scene is reflec- presence, according to a joint study ‘The United trust in the safety, speed, and convenience of tions), the use of debit cards to shop online has tive of the family during the late eighties after Abu Dhabi see Arab Emirates (UAE) eCommerce Landscape contactless payments, were the top reasons increased by more than 7% between 2018 and they had welcomed both of their sons.In the 2020’, by Dubai Economy and Visa.The report cited for their increased preference for online 2020, pointing to a higher degree of trust in Crown Prince Charles [Josh O’Connor] will mega merger with reflects market activity over the last 12 months payments.Additionally, a developed logistics the transaction process that is reflective of a watch from the sidelines, however in the offi- and, in particular, the impact of the COVID-19 infrastructure, financial account penetration maturing market. cial snaps Charles was far more involved in the National Marine outbreak, highlighting key trends and insights and support for digital payments, increased re- family day and joined them in the pool.Emma, drawn from Visa’s transaction data on how and tailers’ adoption of eCommerce platforms and 24, said: ‘There were quite a few intense Dredging combining where consumers have been spending – in ad- government policies which support innovation scenes between myself and Josh throughout dition to new challenges and opportunities that and entrepreneurial activities are all drivers for this season, so to be able to portray Diana as with NPCC the crisis has created.With many consumers eCommerce growth in the UAE. Initiatives such a mother, and the family in happy times, was Bureaau Report and merchants experiencing the convenience of as the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund wonderful.’VoM LONDON eCommerce for the first time during the lock- Accelerator have also been launched by the Another bid merger play is hap- down, the shift to shopping online is expected UAE Ministry of Economy to further boost the Kaia and boyfriend head pening in the UAE’s corporate to hold long-term as consumer confidence in sector. This shift to paying online also means landscape, with National Marine digital payments surge across the Middle East eCommerce will account for a bigger share of out after dinner in WeHo Dredging Company (NMDC) to and North Africa (MENA) region. The June 2020 total UAE card payment transaction values in combine with National Petroleum findings of another study, Visa’s Stay Secure 2020, compared to pre-pandemic predictions; Construction Co. (NPCC). NMDC consumer survey in partnership with Dubai up from 19.7% to 21.9% . This figure is ex- would remain listed on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange following the process and the combined Mashreq Bank’s nine-month 2020 net profit down to Dh352m from entity will be one of the largest- based on market capitalisation. Bureau Report to Dh73.9 billion from December 2019 levels, Mashreq Bank. “Despite proactively managing The company is a big player in RIYADH while deposits inched higher to Dh94.7 billion, a the bank’s liquidity position and capital ade- dredging, land reclamation and Mashreq Bank saw a sharp drop in net profit gain of 4.1 per cent. ”Our emphasis this year has quacy ratio, the continued market volatility and marine civil construction. The for the first nine months of 2020 to total Dh352 been on guiding the bank through an exception- uncertain economic climate has led to a 12 per NMDC Board of Directors will million, as higher impairment charges made a ally difficult period by focusing unwaveringly cent reduction in our operating income, which recommend to shareholders to heavy dent in the financials. Last year’s profit at on our customers – businesses, individuals, is primarily due to the prevailing environment approve the merger offer from this stage was Dh1.76 billion.The bank slipped and SMEs,” said Ahmed Abdelaal, Group CEO, of low interest rates.” Abu Dhabi’s General Holding into a Dh183 million loss in the third quarter, Corporation (Senaat) and other against a profit of Dh536 million a year ago. In minority shareholders of National the second quarter, profit was at Dh85 million. Petroleum Construction Co.. Total provisions at the end of September was (General Holding Corp. is part of Dh4.7 billion.Higher impairment costs has been NEW YORK ADQ.)NPCC is an engineering, pro- the feature of the UAE’s banking sector in the Key are the it-couple of the moment, attracting curement and construction com- last two quarters, with the pandemic bringing attention wherever they go.Kaia Gerber and boy- pany that offers solutions to the in new uncertainties to the economy and for friend Jacob Elordi were spotted Wednesday night offshore and onshore oil and gas businesses. Mashreq’s operating income was in West Hollywood, California, when they headed sector. “The NMDC Board believes down 12.3 per cent to Dh4 billion brought on out from dinner at San Vicente Bungalows.The the transaction is beneficial for by a “tough operating environment and decline pair attempted to keep somewhat of a low profile, shareholders, as well as NMDC’s in interest rates”, the bank said in a statement. both wearing black face masks as coronavirus cases wider stakeholders,” it said in a But salvaging a difficult situation was the con- continue to spike in Los Angeles County. ey are the statement. “The combination of tribution from non-interest income, with its it-couple of the moment, attracting attention wher- NMDC and NPCC will create one share of the operating income ratio remaining ever they go. Kaia Gerber and boyfriend Jacob Elordi of the leading integrated oil and at 48.1 per cent. Another plus was that the non- were spotted Wednesday night in West Hollywood, gas and marine services EPC play- performing loans to gross loans ratio was at 4.2 California, when they headed out from dinner at San ers with an established footprint per cent as of end of September and down from Vicente Bungalows.The pair attempted to keep across MENA and South Asia.” 4.6 per cent at the end of the second quarter. somewhat of a low profile, both wearing black face Its loan book was also lower, by 2.9 per cent, masks as coronavirus cases continue to spike in Los Angeles County. Gerber, 19, sported a black leather zip jacket, along with boot cut jeans.On her feet she wore black shoes. Kia wore her hair straight in an unremarkable bob.She had a lighter tan purse under her arm, and carried a white takeout box as Match officials for PSL 2020 playoffs announced Morocco’s Hakim Ziyech joins she made her way to the valet. Euphoria actor Jake up, 23, covered up in a black hoodie and baseball Bureau Report in the Eliminator 1 and Eliminator 2 on Premier League and African elite cap while carrying Kia‘s white dog Milo in his arms. LAHORE 14 and 15 November.For Eliminator 1 be- San Vicente Bungalows is a private members club in Aleem Dar, who holds the record for of- tween Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Bureau Report West Hollywood, offering celebrities a modicum of ficiating the most number of Tests and Zalmi, he will be joined by Shozab Raza, DUBAIRiyad Mahrez, Mohamed Salah, and now Hakim Ziyech.It privacy thanks to an apparent ban on cameraphones ODIs, and Michael Gough will take the with Ahsan as the third umpire and Faisal seems left-footed Arab forwards from North Africa are a must- inside..VoM field as on-field umpires at a floodlit Khan Afridi as the fourth umpire in a have if you want to win the English Premier League. Chelsea National Stadium for the final of the HBL team that will be led by match referee and manager Frank Lampard are betting on it.At 27, he is Emma Roberts blamed Pakistan Super League 2020.Members of Prof. Javed Malik.Before the final, Aleem hardly an overnight success, but Ziyech’s transformation from ICC International Panel of Umpires Ahsan and Michael Gough, the members of ICC an under-the-radar star into one of Europe’s biggest names has herself for fertility issues Raza, who became the first match offi- Elite Panel of Umpires, will perform the been worth the wait. Although try telling fans of Ajax where cial to reach the milestone of 50 T20Is on-field duties together in Eliminator 2, he won the Dutch league title, KNVB Cup and played a pivotal as an on-field umpire, and Rashid Riaz which will be contested between the los- role in the team’s memorable run to the Champions League will take the responsibilities of the third ing team from the Qualifier and winning on-field umpires with Asif Yaqoob and semi-finals two seasons ago that he is underrated.Ziyech was umpire and the fourth umpire, respec- team of the Eliminator 1.Match referee Nasir Hussain as the third and fourth also a key member of Morocco’s squad at the 2018 World tively, said a spokesman of the Pakistan Mohammad Anees will lead the playing umpires. Match referee Mohammad Cup in Russia, where they impressed without getting the re- Cricket Board here on Thursday.Match control team in a match which will have Anees will lead them.Meanwhile, the sults their play deserved. But today’s Ziyech at least in the referee Muhammad Anees, member of Shozab Raza as third and Asif Yaqoob as Pakistan Cricket Board also announced sometimes insular world of the English Premier League is a PCB’s Elite Panel for Match Referees, fourth umpire.For the Qualifier on 14 the technical committee for the playoffs. different prospect to the one that returned from the last inter- will lead the playing control team for November between the top two teams The six-member committee will be led national break in October ahead of his Chelsea introduction. the much-anticipated contest.Aleem, at the table Multan Sultans and Karachi by PCB chief executive Wasim Khan and The man who in Casablanca tomorrow will take to the field who holds the distinction of officiating Kings Michael Gough, who has offici- have Bazid Khan, Dr Riaz Ahmed, Marina against Central African Republic in his nation’s colors, has, in the most number of HBL PSL matches ated as an on-field umpire in 95 inter- Iqbal, Nadeem Khan and Sameer Khosa less than a month, established himself as arguably Chelsea’s (42), will be in action as on-field umpire nationals, and Rashid Riaz will be the as members. most important signing of the season.It may have taken the Moroccan international until October 28 to make his first start for his new club, but since then he has scored two goals, set up Golf Saudi CEO: KSA is ‘open to the world’ several more and generally dominated in the four matches he started. Man of the match awards have become almost a for- JEDDAH Bureau Reuter European Tour event offering prize in Saudi Arabia.“First of all, the hotels gone conclusion over the last few weeks as Ziyech has weaved Emma Roberts was convinced she was to blame KAEC money of $1 million and featuring a are all beautiful, and the golf course his magic, albeit in front of empty stands in the Premier League. for the fertility issues she faced before fall- Pro golfer and broadcaster Inci full field of 110 players will be held is stunning as well. It’s playing tough The parallels with Algeria’s Mahrez a Premier League winner ing pregnant with her first child.The American Mehmet can’t wait for the start of from Nov. 12-15 at the Royal Greens at the outset but quite forgiving off with both Leicester City and Manchester City and Liverpool’s Horror Story regular revealed she battled undi- the first women’s golf tournament Golf & Country Club, followed by the tee,” she said.“The real challenge Egyptian king Mohamed Salah, Champions League and PL win- agnosed endometriosis and even went through in Saudi Arabia.Arab News caught the Saudi Ladies Team International depends on the greens and its sur- ner, are unavoidable. the process of freezing her eggs before discover- up with Mehmet, from the UK, after from Nov. 17-19 in a safe biosecure roundings as well. It’s important to ing she was expecting a baby boy with boyfriend Tuesday’s practice round ahead of the environment inside the King Abdullah keep yourself well hydrated. I will Garrett Hedlund earlier this year.“I was told, ‘You Aramco Saudi Ladies International Economic City.“I’m very excited to be be drinking plenty of water at lots of should probably freeze your eggs or look into that is part of the country’s profes- here in Saudi Arabia. For me, the most water stations out there.“The most other options’,” she told Cosmopolitan.“When I sional women’s golf week.The Ladies exciting thing is that we are making important thing in golf is to make the found out about my fertility (issues), I was kind history. It will be an honor for who- right decisions and really commit to of stunned. It felt so permanent, and oddly, I felt ever tees up for the first time on the it, and take your time on and around like I had done something wrong,” she divulged. first hole — something very special,” the green,” said Mehmet, whose fam- Roberts found comfort in sharing her story with she told Arab News.“Hopefully the ily background is Turkish and Korean. other women and now feels the conversations season has changed in Saudi Arabia Pairings have not been made, but ac- opened “a new world of conversation about en- — something that is cool,” said the cording to Mehmet, a commentator dometriosis, infertility, miscarriages, fear of hav- 23-year-old former junior standout for Sky Sports, players she would like ing kids”.“I was so grateful to find out I was not who earned her LET playing card to be with in a group include Laura alone in this,” she added: “I hadn’t done anything in 2017. Mehmet, who represented Davies — “someone we looked up to ‘wrong’ after all.”Ironically, letting go of her hur- Surrey and England in tournaments as a junior” — as well as “my friend” dles led to her pregnancy.“It sounds cheesy, but around the world as a junior player, Charlotte Thompson and Swedish the moment that I stopped thinking about it, VoM said she didn’t know what to expect major winner Anna Nordqvist. Friday , November 13, 2020 The Asian Telegraph www.theasiantelegraph.net

Waseela Taleem US special envoy calls for Program being expanded Mideast unity to counter countrywide: Sania weight Iran Palestine RIYADH Special Assistant to Hard on the heels of his visit to Saudi Arabia, Elliott Prime Minister on Pov- Abrams, US special representative for Iran and erty Alleviation Dr. Sa- Venezuela, has called for greater cooperation among nia Nishtar has said the Middle East countries to counter the threat from Iran scope of Waseela Tal- eem Program is being “single ingredient that needs to be added” to deter expanded to the entire TheTehran’s envoy “malicious said that a impact unified onregional the region.” response Frankly, is the this is one of the reasons that we would like to see the country. Addressing a unity of all the anti-Houthi forces in Yemen because news conference in Is- their divisions are helpful to Iran,” he said. “I had an lamabad on Thursday, opportunity to speak with President Abdrabbuh Mansur she said the stipend Hadi about this yesterday. So, that kind of unity and amount under the pro- cooperation of all the anti-Houthi forces in Yemen, we gram has also been en- think is very important.” Abrams said that cooperation hanced. Quarterly sti- among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries is pend of fifteen hundred essential. “We have been unhappy with the divisions rupees will be given to within the GCC for some time, and we hope that there can be diplomatic efforts that overcome that division.” the boys and two thou- He also believes that the new ties between Israel and the sand rupees to the girls. UAE, Bahrain and Sudan are important because these She said the program countries are facing threats from Iran. “If they work is aimed at encourag- together, their ability to resist that threat is greater.” ing the poor families to Abrams wants to see greater cooperation between the send their children to US and Saudi Arabia as well as the Kingdom and its schools for education. neighbors. “I would add Iraq to this picture, too, because The Special Assistant the government of Iraq is under heavy pressure. The said a detailed briefing people of Iraq want to govern themselves. They want to govern their own country. They do not want the will be given to Prime Breast cancer death ratio higher in Pakistan due to policies of their government to be dictated by a bunch Minister Imran Khan on of armed militias that are directly from Tehran. This is this program during his visit to Balochistan to- less awareness: First Lady to it and we all need to work together.” Abrams said morrow. Sania Nishtar First Lady Begum Samina Alvi visiting the classes at the Kiran Foundation on the occasion of breast cancer awareness program athat difficult his meeting struggle. with We Princeall need Khalid to remain bin Salman, committed the Kingdom’s deputy defense minister, covered a full range said two million chil- ISLAMABAD en of urban areas to openly women aware about the deadly of issues that are of great interest to both countries. “We dren have so far been First Lady Begum Samina Arif discuss the breast cancer mat- disease. She advised the girl registered in Waseela Alvi on Thursday said the wom- started on the issue of Iran and its impact on the region, ters, while their counterparts students to adopt the habit of which is unfortunately malicious and widespread. Not Taleem program and the en should take special care of in the villages were still hesi- self-examination as the breast their health as the prosper- only here in the Gulf, but extending to the shores of the tally will be taken to five tant due to the stigma attached cancer was curable if diagnosed Mediterranean.” Discussions regarding Iran’s regional million. She said eighty ity of a society depended on to the disease. Begum Samina timely. A breast cancer survi- billion rupees are esti- healthy mothers. A majority Alvi thanked the media for air- vor Asma Nabeel said positive of the women in Pakistan had held. “We talked about new developments in the region, mated to be spent on the ing messages to sensitize the thinking could help overcome including the agreement between Israel and the UAE, a little knowledge about the masses about the breast can- any kind of problem. She was activities, its missile program and its nuclear file were program in four years. diseases and that was why the Bahrain and Sudan. We talked about the important The Special Assistant cer. Special programmes were diagnosed with the breast can- relations between Saudi Arabia and Iraq, and the need to death ratio due to the breast held particularly in the morn- cer around seven years ago, but said the Waseela Taleem cancer was higher in the coun- work together.” Abrams said that the people of Iraq have ing shows on TV channels while she did not got scare, fought kept control of their country, despite Iran’s efforts which program has also been try than other states, she said articles were published in the it courageously and today she digitized on the pattern while speaking as a chief guest posed a threat. He said the US and several countries in newspapers about the deadly was fine and healthy. Speaking the region have strong alliances and the relationship of other programs of at a breast cancer awareness disease. At the same she ap- on the occasion, Dr Samia said event organized here by the has grown stronger in recent years “That is partly a Ehsaas in order to en- preciated the civil society, the that the breast cancer aware- tribute to Arab leadership and partly to President sure transparency. Sania Kiran Foundation. Begum Sam- armed forces and healthcare ness campaign launched by the ina Alvi said the breast cancer Donald Trump and partly to the Iranians, because it Nishtar said the scope facilities for their cooperation First Lady two years back had becomes increasingly clear, both to us and to leaders in disease was curable if it were in the breast cancer awareness started to yield results, as more of Ehsaas Kafalat is also diagnosed at the earlier stage. this region, leaders here in Saudi Arabia as well, what being expanded. VoM drive. A breast cancer aware- cases were now being reported. a danger Iran represents. VoM She emphasized upon self-ex- ness call center, she said, had The breast cancer was a cur- amination, which was the most also been established for the able disease if diagnosed time- important factor in preven- assistance of women. The First ly and women must not hesitate tion of the deadly disease. The Lady praised Kiran Foundation to discuss its symptoms, she First Lady said the breast can- Chairperson Sabina Khatri for added. Dr. Samia also informed cer awareness campaigns must her efforts for creating aware- the participants about self-ex- not be limited to the month of ness about the breast cancer. amination and symptoms of the October only. She urged the Besides students, their moth- breast cancer in detail. Later, participants to keep creating ers were also being trained at Sabina Khatri presented a sou- awareness about the disease so the Kiran Foundation School, venir to First Lady Begum Sam- as to save maximum number of she added. Sabina Khatri, in ina Arif Alvi. Students, their lives. She noted that there was her speech, lauded Begum Arif mothers and teachers attend- no hesitation among the wom- Alvi for her efforts to make the ed the awareness event. VoM National flower Knot art display in Beijing get Governor Baluchistan ICC takes up civic problems with Special heap phrases inaugurates Pak-China Assistant to PM for CDA Healthcare Center BEIJING BEIJING Mahmood, Information Secy (ICC) men several months to weave the knot ISLAMABAD A delegation of Islamabad Citizen here on Thursday, the PM’s Special Knot art of Pakistani national flower art work of jasmine. This traditional Committee (ICC) led by its Presi- displayed at the ongoing China Knot Art Governor Balochistan Assistant was very receptive and it handicraft is on the verge of extinction, Amanullah Khan Yas- dent Syed M.Siddiq Hasan called on was agreed that ICC would give com- Exhibition in Beijing, Gwadar Pro re- thus we want to record the friendship Ali Nawaz Awan, Special Assistant to ported on Thursday. At the exhibition, inzai has inaugurated prehensive proposals for bringing between Pakistan and China with it,” Prime Minister for CDA. Matters re- about betterment for citizens of the mainly knot arts of national flowers of Yang said. She added, weaving and dis- the newly established lating to the problems being faced by BRI countries, weaved by Chinese tra- Pakistan China Friend- capital city. A request letter with re- playing the BRI national flower series the citizens of Islamabad with regard gard to the management of Citizens ditional artists, and are on display. Jas- aims to link Chinese traditional culture ship Healthcare Center to CDA were discussed. According to mine as Pakistani national flower is the Club located in Fatima Jinnah Park with world culture, let Chinese intangi- in Quetta. Addressing a press release issued by Ch.Tahir was also handed over to him. VoM main exhibit. Knot art originated from ble cultural heritage go abroad, and ex- the inaugural ceremony, 4,000 years ago and has shined in Chi- press our best wishes to the harmoni- the Governor thanked nese traditional culture. “Weaving Pak- ous development of all countries. VoM istani national flower with traditional China’s cooperation Chinese handicraft is a union between over the provision of the cultures of the two countries. Our health care center. He traditional craftsmen pay tribute to the said Pakistan and China friendship between Pakistan and Chi- have a long history of na in the form of art,” said Zhang Lei, friendly relations and speaker of the exhibition organizer. the entire Pakistani na- Yang Feixue, the Curator of Datong Cos- tion is proud of this rela- tume Culture and History Museum, in- tionship. The Governor troduced jasmine means affablility and elegance, “weaving it with knot art also lauded the efforts made expresses our recognition of the char- by the Red Crescent acters of Pakistani people. “The birth of Balochistan Chapter for a knot art work needs to go through 28 prevention of Coronavi- complicated processes. It took crafts- rus in the province. VoM Pakistan’s exports to the UK increased by 12 percent Global Markets in July-Sept 2020-21 Stocks bulls halt their charge SHANGHAI/TOKYO/LONDON/NEW YORK the near-term it seems that $1.18 could be LONDON ing the trade statistics for the month added that the balance of trade in the The main world share index was on course a pivot.” Global oil benchmark Brent was Pakistan’s Exports to the United King- of September 2020 said that Pakistan month of September registered US $ on Thursday to end its longest winning battling to add to three consecutive days dom (UK) during the July-September exports to the UK in the month stood 106 million as compared to US & 76 streak in over a year, one that has lifted it of gains at a steady $43.88 a barrel and 2020-21,despite COVID-19 stood at at US $160 million compared to US million achieved in the same month more than 10%, as the post-U.S. election near a two-month high. As well as traders US $ 465 million as compared to US $132 million achieved in the same of last year showing an increase of and coronavirus vaccine bull run paused. tempering their COVID-19 vaccine enthu- $ 414 million achieved same period period of last fiscal year showing 39 percent. The sources while high- Europe’s main bourses were down as siasm, the International Energy Agency of the last fiscal year, depicting an an increase of 21 percent. Similarly, lighting the trade analysis, further raised doubts on Thursday about a quick increase of 12 percent, Economic and they said that Pakistan imports to the said that all major export categories and Wall Street expected to open 0.5%- recovery in demand, amid surging infec- Trade Wing of Pakistan High Com- UK in the month of September 2020 registered remarkable increase in much0.8% lower as 1.5% later[.N], and with MSCI’s Asia 49-country ending flat market, the euro ticked up to $1.18, in the tions in Europe and the United States. Most mission sources said. According to stood at US $ 54 million compared to the UK markets despite COVID-19 middle of the $1.16-$1.20 range it’s been of Europe’s main economies are already the sources, Pakistan imports to the US $ 56 million in the same period of and surpassed global imports. The November. The powerful ‘rotation’ trades in since late July. Sterling was down 0.5% grappling with a wave of infections and UK during the period July-September last year showing a decrease of (-4 chapters which registered increase worldtriggered index by wasMonday’s facing breakthroughits first red day vac of- amid more Brexit uncertainty and as data new social restrictions. New York also or- 2020-21 registered US $ 152 mil- percent). Similarly total trade volume included Home textile (29 percent), cine news, that saw investors send airline showed the UK economy losing speed dered bars and restaurants to start closing lion as compared to US $ of 168 mil- between Pakistan and the UK during Apparel non knitted or crotched (2 stocks and the other big COVID-hit sectors again. Turkey’s lira took a breather after early on Wednesday after U.S. cases hit lion achieved in the corresponding the month of September 2020 reg- percent),articles of apparel ,acces- soaring, had looked to have worn them- President Tayyip Erdogan’s promise to records. There was some reassuring news period of last fiscal year registering istered at US $ 214 million as com- sories ,knit or crochet, other chap- selves out. Big Tech had rebounded on overhaul unconventional monetary policy a decrease of Minus (-10) percent. pared to US $188 million realized in ter which have shown increase were Wednesday as investors switched back to and the replacement of his son-in-law as stay-at-home winners like Amazon and Similarly the bilateral trade volume the corresponding month of last year fruits, and vegetables (95 percent), thoughseven-month as the low,number data ofshowed, Americans albeit filing the during July-Sept 2020-21 registered showing an increase of 14 percent, carpets and other floor covering (104 New Zealand dollar retreated after soaring newpace unemploymentof decline has benefitslowed. claims Pascal fell Blan to a- at US $ 617 million as compared the sources added. Similarly, they percent),etc. They said that other haven government bonds after more talk financefor a second minister session caused to a it 19-month to rise 10%. high The in to US $ 582 million achieved in the chapters where Pakistan’s exports Netflixof European while CentralEurope Bank saw astimulus. return to “What safe- Asia as investors there unwound bets on largest fund manager Amundi, said mar- we don’t really agree with is that you need same period of last fiscal, depicting registered decline during the month the introduction of negative interest rates. qué,kets are Chief now Investment pricing in Officer “a rosy at scenario” Europe’s an increase of 6 percent ,the sources of September 2020 were Articles of to rotate out of tech into value stocks,” The kiwi got an added boost after Reserve where there is broad availability of a vac- added. They further said that the bal- leather, (1 percent), surgical instru- said Willem Sels, chief market strategist Bank of New Zealand Assistant Governor cine, abundant liquidity and interest rates ance of trade during July-Sept 2020- ments (8 percent), and Cotton (41 at HSBC Private Bank, referring to stocks Christian Hawkesby said the economy re- stay low “forever”. “The sequence will not 21 was US $ 313 million compared to percent). Imports into Pakistan, how- that do well in more normal circumstanc- quired less stimulus than it did in August. be so linear,” he cautioned, but did say US $ 246 million in the same period ever, they said declined by 4 percent es when economies are open. “We don’t “I would suggest that after the vaccine re- there would be “a great rotation” back into of previous fiscal showing and in- which helped Pakistan further im- think either that a recovery (helped by a lated storm of activity at the start of the COVID-mauled cyclical and value stocks. crease of 27 percent. The Economic prove its trade balance with the UK vaccine) would lead to a sustained sell-off week, and after the U.S. election news, that Until the timing of the availability of a vac- and Trade Wing of Pakistan High by 39 percent. App in U.S. Treasuries. The Fed has signalled cine becomes clearer, oil prices “down- Commission sources while highlight- it is on hold,” he added. In the currency Foley, head of FX strategy at Rabobank. “In side could turn out to be limited. Reuters the euro is trying to find its feet,” said Jane

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