Soon From LAHORE & KARACHI A sister publication of CENTRELINE & DNA News Agency www.islamabadpost.com.pk ISLAMABAD EDITION IslamabadMonday, May 24, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Nepalese president Palestine envoy Work on Nokundi- dissolves parliament indebted to Pak Mashkhel Road amid Covid-19 crisis for huge support started: Bajwa Detailed News On Page-07 Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-08 Briefs No NRO come Nawaz keeps mum on Israeli what may, aggression DNA says Imran ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information PM Imran Khan said that if overthrowing and Broad- casting the government is someone’s goal, Chaudhry Fawad Hus- then they should fulfill their desire sain Sunday said the PML-N’s abscond- ing leader Nawaz Sharif Shujaat hamza – to head global made no statement on Israeli aggression against Palestine ISLAMABAD: Prime climate moot as he [Nawaz] had billions of Minister Imran rupees properties abroad. Khan has given a “The reason for this silence clear and unequivo- DNA is his [Nawaz] assets worth cal message that the CHITRAL: Ambassador of Switzerland Ambassador Bénédict de Cerjat government will not ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will host World billions of rupees abroad,” Environment Day 2021 globally for the visits Chitral to oversee various development projects executed under he said in a tweet. Fawad be blackmailed by any pressure group first time in history with Prime Minister the Swiss Development Program. – DNA said Nawaz Sharif had been Imran Khan heading a climate change con- expressing his views on each adding that the rule of law will be ensured. No one would be ference on June 04 to highlight the coun- and every issue, and never try’s effective policy in this regard. missed any opportunity to spared and no one would be given NRO, the premier said while addressing the PTI Core This year’s observance of World Environ- criticize the government. ment Day with the collaboration of UN En- IMF harsh attitude toward Committee meeting at his Bani Gala resi- dence on Sunday. Without mentioning Ja- vironment Programme (UNEP) will be on Govt working hangir Tareen, he said no one should think the theme of ‘ecosystem restoration’ and that he could blackmail him. focus on resetting our relationship with Pakistan disappointing to ramp up PTI-backed chief ministers, governors and nature. It will also mark the formal launch federal ministers participated in the meet- of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restora- At the current pace of economic growth, the country can expect vaccination ing and raised issues including the matter tion 2021 – 2030. of the Jahangir Tareen Group. Punjab Chief Only four people are invited to attend 5% growth in FY2022 and more than 6% growth in FY2023: Tareen the conference with Prime Minister Im- Minister Usman Buzdar briefed the meet- ment’s focus will be on bringing sta- ran Khan chairing the global summit on Staff RepoRt ing on the meeting with Jahangir Tareen pecial oRReSpondent bility to prices and thereby reducing the environment, which would also be S c Group. Addressing the meeting, the Prime inflation to bring people much-needed ISLAMABAD: Special As- attended by the Secretary-General of the Minister said; “our entire political struggle ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance relief. “It is Imran Khan’s promise to sistant to the United Nations (UN), Pope, and German was for the rule of law. We believe in justice Shaukat Tarin on Sunday said that at the people that prices will be brought Prime Min- Chancellor. Last year, China was picked and the process of accountability will con- the current pace of economic growth, down.” The finance minister also ister on Na- as the host of the global summit on World tinue without any discrimination.” the country can expect 5% growth in spoke of how the agriculture sector tional Health Environment Day. Prime Minister Imran Khan said that if FY2022 and more than 6% growth has been neglected for a long time. Services Dr The prime minister during the summit overthrowing the government is someone’s in FY2023. Addressing a press con- “The country is suffering from mal- Faisal Sul- would highlight the Billion Tree Tsunami goal, then they should fulfill their desire. ference in Islamabad, he said recent nutrition,” he said. Speaking of the tan says the government project, Clean Green Pakistan project, “We will not back down from our mani- indicators led the government to an- government’s efforts so far in bringing is working to further ramp electric vehicle policy, national parks, up the COVID vaccination festo due to the blackmailing of anyone. nounce a 3.94% expected growth rate. green jobs, and other climate change ini- He said from here on, the govern- Continued on Page 06 drive to meet the target Continued on Page 06 tiatives at the conference. of five hundred thousand doses per day. Talking to a private news channel, he Shahbaz invites opposition at dinner said mass vaccination is the NCOC urges masses to only way to fight the COV- ISLAMABAD: Shehbaz Sharif has invited the opposition leaders for a dinner on Monday (today) at 07:30 ID virus. Dr Faisal Sultan PM in Islamabad, according to media reports. Reports say that among others, former President Asif Ali said Pakistan has achieved Zardari, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and JUI-F chief and Pakistan another milestone in its vac- adopt safe tourism policy Democratic Movement (PDM) head Maulana Fazlur Rehman have been invited to the dinner. PDM and cination drive, as the cumu- the current political situation will be discussed in the dinner. Meanwhile, the Pakistan People’s Party lative number of COVID-19 The forum was informed that stringent SOPs will decide whether to attend the dinner hosted by PML-N President Shahbaz Sharif for members of the vaccine doses administered for inbound passengers was in place opposition parties. The sources in the Pakistan People’s Party said the party’s senior leadership was in in the country crossed the support to attend the dinner reception of Shahbaz Sharif. The party’s senior leadership was of the view figure of five million. that attending the dinner reception would be beneficial for the opposition to give tough time to the PTI zubaiR ahmed Pak receives 2 mn doses government in the budget session in the National Assembly. Earlier, PPP Sindh President Nisar Ahmed Khuhro said that PPP has not left PDM yet, adding that a decision will be made in this regard when the Press ISLAMABAD: The National of Sinovac vaccine PPP will be invited to PDM’s meeting with the heads of all parties involved. – DNA Command and Operation freedom Centre (NCOC) on Sun- day in its special session Saifullah No Hajj reviewed implementation part of PTI ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) strategy of NPIs enforce- decision ment focusing opening up plane carrying 2 million doses of Sinovac vaccine manifesto of Tourism Sector from reached Pakistan on Sunday. National Command taken yet Monday (May24) and urged and Operation Center (NCOC) in a tweet said that the abid Raza the masses to resort to consignment was purchased by Pakistan from Chi- DNA "Safe Tourism" policy. na. With the arrival of this consignment, a total 11 SAILKOT: Special Assistant The NCOC special session million vaccines had been received by Pakistan, the ISLAMABAD: The Saudi to the Chief was chaired by National NCOC Tweet said. Last Sunday, a special flight PK Embassy in Pakistan said in Minister Coordinator Lieutenant 6852 had also transported a consignment of one mil- a statement that no decision Punjab on General Hamood uz Zaman lion doses of Sinovac vaccine procured from China to had been taken yet regard- Information Khan held here where the fight the ongoing wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in ing the Hajj. A spokesman Dr. Firdous forum took detailed stock of Pakistan, Qadir Bux Sangi, PIA Country Manager for for the Saudi embassy in Ashiq Awan implementation strategy of China said. The relevant Chinese authorities have Pakistan said, Sunday, that inaugurated the corona vac- pledged to continue uninterrupted supply of vaccine cination of the journalist Continued on Page 06 to help Pakistan defeat the deadly virus. Continued on Page 06 community in Sialkot by ad- ministering vaccine to jour- nalists herself at the office of the DC. Talking to media, she said that the Punjab government, under the lead- Palestine envoy indebted to ership of CM Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar, is expedit- ing the vaccination process to eradicate Corona. Pakistan for huge support This historical act will be remembered, not only by the Inside... entire world, but it will be a history to remember Farrukh Habib for generations: Ahmed Rabei inaugurates corona ward in National Hospital eral Assembly. Pakistan played an im- – Page 02 anSaR bhatti portant role in building, steering the discussion and building a consensus. Embassy of Indonesia, ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Pales- He said Palestine will never forget RINSTRA Tech. explore tine to Pakistan Ahmed Rabei has ex- digital diplomacy the Soidarity Day observed on May – Page 03 pressed his gratitude to the people 21 on the call of the Prime Minister and govt of Pakistan for extending of Pakistan Imran Khan, when the Experts discuss whole-hearted support to Palestine entire Pakistani nation expressed Taliban role in future during war with Israel. solidarity with Palestine. He said Afghan set up In a special message issued on Sun- they owe a great deal to the Prime – Page 04 day Ambassador Ahmed Rabei said, Minister of Pakistan. The utter failure of the on behalf of the Palestinians I express The Ambassador also thanked all those Abraham Accords my sincere gratitude to the brotherly delegates hailing from various walks of – Page 05 People of Pakistan, all respect to the life that visited the Palestine embassy Pak-Iran diplomacy Prime Minister, Foreign leaders of the and expressed solidarity.