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IslamabadFriday, August 06, 2021 ’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 China calls for just Ebrahim Raisi Shahbaz Sharif resolution of Kashmir takes oath as must prove his issue, says Zhao Lijian Iran President honesty: Farrukh Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-08 Briefs Pakistan won’t CAS assures support to accept Taliban Kashmiris DNA Kabul takeover ISLAMABAD: On comple- tion of two Moeed says Afghanistan’s incumbent years of il- legitimate government wanted “to shift the entire revocation of the spe- blame of its failures” on Pakistan cial status of IIOJ&K, contriving de- Special Correspondent mographic changes and US should continued military siege WASHINTON: Underscoring the need for a give Pakistan by India in gross violation politically negotiated settlement of the Af- of human rights, Air Chief ghan conflict, National Security Adviser Dr importance: FM Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Moeed Yusuf has clarified that Pakistan will Baber Sidhu, Chief of the not accept a “forceful takeover’ of Kabul. Air , Pakistan Air After concluding week-long talks with the DNA Force expressed his resolve US administration, Moeed Yusuf, while ad- dressing a press conference at the Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The United States should to stand with brave and re- give Pakistan the silient people of IIOJ&K Embassy in Washington DC late Wednesday, said, “We will not accept a forceful takeover.” importance it de- in their peaceful struggle serves, believes against Indian oppression. “We have made it absolutely clear that we are with the international community on where Foreign Minister this goes. But the world also needs to be clear Shah Mahmood Time to that the US invest in a political settlement.” Qureshi. Though ISLAMABAD: Hamad Obaid Alzaabi, the UAE Ambassador presenting the highest Military Medal Harsh rhetoric of the Afghan government the US has sought of United Arab Emirates to Chief of the Naval Staff Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi. – DNA reverse against Pakistan was making it impossible help from Pakistan neglect to maintain good relations between the to halt the Taliban neighbouring countries, he added. advance while US troops are pulling out Russia to UAE’s highest military of sports He further said, “We are beginning to of Afghanistan, US President Joe Bid- see a very conscious, deliberate effort en has not spoken over the issue with invite Pak, by the Afghan government to scapegoat Prime Minister so far. But DNA Pakistan.” Moeed said Afghanistan’s in- Qureshi doesn’t think Pakistan should US, China, award for Naval Chief ISLAMABAD: Minister for cumbent government wanted “to shift the worry over not receiving a phone call. If for Afghan Planning and entire blame of its failures” on Pakistan. the US expresses disengagement with Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi is Development conference the first Naval Chief to receive this Medal Asad Umar Continued on Page 06 Continued on Page 06 the two brotherly countries. Naval Forces in a special announced oreign esk initiating two F D Staff Report Admiral Muhammad Amjad Investiture ceremony held sports pro- DOHA: India has not been Khan Niazi is the first Naval at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad. jects under the Public Sector UK eases travel curbs invited to a crucial meeting ISLAMABAD: Chief Chief to receive this Medal. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Development Programme being convened by Russia of the Naval Staff Admiral UAE’s ambassador in Pa- Zafar Mahmood Abbasi and (PSDP) in “all federating on the fast-evolving situa- Muhammad Amjad Khan kistan Hamad Alzaabi pre- senior officials were also units of the country”, on tion in Afghanistan that is Niazi has been conferred sented the award to the present in the ceremony. for several countries with the highest Military naval chief on behalf of the During the visit, Rear Ad- Thursday. “Reviewed 2 new expected to see the partic- PSDP [Public Sector Devel- ipation of Pakistan, China Medal of the United Arab Dy Supreme Commander of miral (PILOT) Saeed Bin opment Programme] pro- Agencies and the US, people familiar Emirates, during an impres- the UAE Armed Forces. Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al jects for sports under kamy- Pakistan to stay with the development told sive award ceremony held at Pakistan and UAE enjoy Nehyan Commander, UAE ab jawan program. A talent LONDON: The UK added a news agency. As the Tali- UAE Embassy in Islamabad. close and cordial relations Naval Forces also called hunt scheme and a scheme Germany, Austria, Slovenia, ban continues its offensive The Medal was conferred to in defense sector. Both the on President Dr. Arif Alvi. to develop sports academies/ Slovakia, Latvia, Romania, in the red list in Afghanistan, Russia has the Naval Chief by Sheikh brotherly countries’ mili- Speaking on the occasion, high performance centers,” and Norway to its green stepped up efforts to reach Mohammed bin Zayed Al tary leadership exchange the President said that Pa- Umar said on Twitter. “Both travel list on Thursday. News Desk / DNA out to all key stakeholders Nahyan, Deputy Supreme visits regularly. In 2018, kistan and UAE have long- Commander of UAE Armed President Dr. Arif Alvi had standing strategic and close will be done thru HEC [High- People coming from coun- LONDON: Pakistan has asked the in the war-torn country to forces in recognition of his conferred Hilal-i-Imtiaz political relations. He added er Education Commission] tries on the list are not re- British government to remove its stop the violence and push outstanding professional (Military) upon Rear Ad- that both countries main- and in all Federating units of quired to quarantine in the name from England's "red" list, Pa- the Afghan peace process. services and efforts to en- miral (PILOT) Saeed Bin tain similarities of views on the country. Time to reverse UK but do have to take a kistan High Commissioner to the Continued on Page 06 hance bilateral relations Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al all important regional and the decades old neglect of COVID-19 test before de- United Kingdom Moazzam Ahmed and cooperation between Nehyan Commander, UAE international issues. sports,” he added. parture and two days after Khan said Thursday, following arrival. The UK has also the latest review by Britain of its travel curbs. The Hockey: moved the UAE, Qatar, In- passengers on the red list require a costly 10-day Murtaza dia, and Bahrain out of the Belgium Highest hotel quarantine on arrival. Georgia, Mexico, and ’s Wahab new red list to the amber list, France's Indian Ocean territories of La Reunion, and gets positivity gold Karachi Continued on Page 06 Continued on Page 06 TOKYO: Belgium won their request for visa since 4th first Olympic men’s hockey administrator title, beating Australia 3-2 in wave onset a penalty shootout after the extension denied DNA final finished in a 1-1 draw Shaheen Hanif on Thursday. The sides DNA KARACHI: The Gov- were locked in a close fight ISLAMABAD: National tal- ernment on through much of the match, ly of COVID-19 on Thursday Thursday LONDON: Former prime with Belgium forward Flor- minister Nawaz Sharif’s re- recorded countrywide pos- appointed ad- ent van Aubel giving the itivity ratio during past 24 viser to the quest for an extension in his Red Lions the lead two min- visit visa has been turned hours at 9.06 percent which chief minis- utes into the second half. is the highest ever since the ter, Barrister down by British authorities, Australia equalised thanks it emerged on Thursday. fourth wave onset of the Murtaza Wahab, as Karachi to a goal by Tom Wickham, pandemic. Covid positivity administrator with immedi- Nawaz’s six-month visit sending the match to the visa had expired, after ratio is the percentage of ate effect. Meanwhile, the shootout, in which Belgian actual positive cases ap- chief minister expanded his which he had put in a re- goalie Vincent Vanasch event it is turned down, pearing in every 100 tests cabinet by inducting four quest with the UK Home saved three attempts from he can approach British performed to identify infect- new ministers. Governor Im- Office to grant him an ex- the Kookaburras, including courts. The Sharif family ed individuals. The nerve ran Ismail administered oath tension on health grounds. a retake from Jake Whetton confirmed the develop- center of the country on its to the four ministers — Sajid The immigration depart- following a video referral. ment, with Nawaz’s son official Twitter handle wrote Jokhio, Gianchand Israni, Zia ment, however, denied But Vanasch saved Whet- Hussain Nawaz saying the the daily statistics of the Abbas and Jam Khan Shoro the request. Nawaz now ton’s second try, winning has two options: to ap- decision will be appealed. disease indicators. There — at a simple ceremony held Belgium the title. were a total of 62,462 tests at the Governor House. ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi addressing the Youm-e-Istehsal rally, peal the decision with the at Islamabad, on 05-08-2021. – DNA (More News On Page 06) department, and in the Continued on Page 06 carried out for detecting the contagious disease among the masses in the country. Some 5,661 people test- Inside... ed positive out of the total tests conducted across the KP CM leads rally Civil, military leadership reviews security situation to condemn illegal country, the Forum wrote. annexation of IIOJK The Prime Minister appreciated efforts and sacrifices of Armed Forces, Police, – Page 02 Kashmir will CPMC is a win-win Intelligence Agencies, Civil Armed Forces and other law enforcement organizations never be part co-op for people’s Survey of Pakistan 2021. It was also de- livelihood: PMA Special Correspondent cided to further strengthen civil and po- of India: FO – Page 03 lice administration in the area to improve Pakistan observes ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has India turning Kashmiris ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran security situation in the area. reiterated that Kashmir nev- into minority by Khan on Thursday chaired a high level The meeting also approved, in principle, er was and never will be a false census meeting to review law and order situation a 5-year comprehensive socio-economic Youm-e-Istehsal part of India. In response to – Page 04 in the country and implementation status development plan for the less-developed media queries regarding In- of National Action Plan 2014 that was for- areas of Dera Ghazi Khan and Rajanpur dian External Affairs Minis- Kazakhstan’s Akims Mahnoor Ansar Elections: An mulated to ensure security in the length to bring them at par with other parts of ter’s tweet on so-called New expert opinion and breadth of country. province especially in the area of infra- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan observed Youm-e-Istehsal, on Thursday to express solidarity Jammu Kashmir, Foreign – Page 05 The meeting was attended by Interior structure development, provision of wa- with the oppressed Kashmiri people on completion of two years of India’s unilat- Office spokesperson Zahid Minister Sheikh , Informa- ter, health and education. eral revocation of the special status and the subsequent military siege of Indian Hafeez Chaudhri reminded Belgium claim first tion Minister Ch. Fawad Ahmed, Law Min- Reviewing implementation status of Nation- Illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. One minute silence was observed across India that Jammu and Kash- gold after shootout ister Dr Farogh Naseem, Chief of Army al Action Plan 2014, the meeting expressed the country at 0900 hours and traffic came to standstill for one minute and sirens mir remains an internation- win over Australia Staff Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief satisfaction over the achievements made so were also played. Radio Pakistan and television channels played Pakistan and AJK – Page 06 ally recognized dispute and Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar, far and decided to update the Plan in order national anthems immediately after one minute silence. Posters and billboards one of the longest outstand- Azerbaijan demonstrates Director General ISI Lt Gen Faiz Hamid, to make it more effective and cater to the highlighting the plight of Kashmiri people have been displayed at the main roads ing items on the UN Securi- clear position on DG MO Maj Gen Nauman Zakria, DG needs of present times especially meeting of Islamabad and other provincial capitals. President Dr Arif Alvi in his message on ty Council’s agenda. Kashmir issue ISPR Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar and senior the challenges related to espionage, subver- the Youm-e-Istehsal said Pakistan stands solidly by Kashmiris in their just strug- He said the Indian Exter- – Page 07 civil and military officers. sion and cyber security. The Prime Minis- gle for the right to self-determination and would continue to highlight the Kash- nal Affairs Minister has Resolution of Kashmir While reviewing law & order situation in ter appreciated continued efforts and sacri- mir dispute at the international level. “Our ultimate objective remains the peace- made unsubstantiated and issue beneficial for the country especially in tri-border areas fices of Armed Forces, Police, Intelligence ful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute as per relevant United Nations self-serving remarks about Pak, India, China of Punjab and Balochistan, it was decided Agencies, Civil Armed Forces and other law Security Council resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiris people,” he said. the situation in the Indian Il- – Page 08 to establish Inter-Provincial Border Com- enforcement organizations in meeting both legally Occupied Jammu and mittee to address boundary issues using internal and external challenges. Continued on Page 06 Kashmir. – DNA IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Friday, August 06, 2021 UAF holds Briefs protest rally KP CM leads rally to condemn on Youm-e- FIC: 29 Istehsal ventilators illegal annexation of IIOJK fully DNA functional Two years ago on August 5, 2019, the fascist Modi Government had scrapped special FAISALABAD: The Univer-

sity of Agriculture Faisal- FAISALABAD: As many constitutional status of IIOJK and put the entire held valley into prison, depriving them abad (UAF) took out a rally as 29 ventilators were ful- and observed one minute si- ly functional in Faisalabad from all civil,constitutional and legal rights besides human rights lence to mark “Youm-e-Iste- Institute of Cardiology to and Kashmir’s jugular vein hsal” on Thursday. facilitate the patients round DNA of Pakistan.” The rally was The events were arranged the clock. later dispersed peacefully at by the Senior Tutor Office in FIC spokesman said on PESHAWAR: Khyber Pak- Chief Minister Secretariat. collaboration with the Public Thursday, adding that few thunkhwa Chief Minister, KP’s people and Kashmiris Relations and Publications ventilators developed some here on observed Kashmir Exploita- Department UAF. The rally small fault due to fluctua- Thursday led a big protest tion Day to express soli- was led by UAF Vice Chan- tion in power supply on Au- rally in connection with darity with the oppressed cellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad gust 04 but technical staff of Kashmir Exploitation Day Kashmiris on completion Khan. Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad the hospital overcame the to strongly condemn an il- of two years military siege Khan slammed Indian bru- issue within 2-2.5 hours. legal annexation of Indian and scrapping of special tality, oppression and ter- Contradicting a ‘rumor-based’ Illegally Occupied Jummu status of IIOJK. Two years rorism in Indian Illegally Oc- story which appeared in a and Kashmir (IIOJK) and ago on August 5, 2019, the cupied Jammu and Kashmir section of press he said that expressed solidarity with fascist Modi Government which is clear violation of there were 29 ventilators in the oppressed Kashmiris had scrapped special consti- international laws. He said FIC and all were in working of the held valley. tutional status of IIOJK and that nation stands united in condition. – APP Provincial Ministers, Ad- put the entire held valley support to the Kashmiris visors, Special Assistants into prison, depriving them in the struggle for their in- UNICEF to the Chief Minister, Civ- from all civil,constitutional alienable right to self-deter- il Servants, Government and legal rights besides hu- mination. Principal officials call officials, human rights man rights. Public Relations and Pub- activists, members from To denounce Indian Gov- lications UAF Prof Dr Jalal on minister civil society, elites of the ernment’s illegal and uni- Arif, Registrar Umar Saeed City besides students and lateral actions, people of education PESHAWAR: Chief Minister KP Mehmood Khan, Provincial cabinet members and others Qadri, Senior Tutor Abdul people in large number KP expressed solidarity Naveed. Deputy Registrar attended the Kashmir Ex- participating in a rally to mark Youm-e-Istehsal (Kashmir Siege Day) on military siege in with oppressed Kashmiris PESHAWAR: The repre- PPR Qamar Bukhari and ploitation Day’s rally. Indian Occupied Kashmir. – DNA and deplored the continued other notables also spoke. sentatives of UNICEF Prominent among those, atrocities, human rights’ Thursday called on Minister to Chief Minister for Spe- Minister Secretariat and IIOJK by fascist Modi Gov- placards and banners with who attended the Kashmir cial Education and Informa- marched up to Khyber Road. ernment on August 5, 2019. full throated slogans such abuses, extra judicial kill- Education Shahram Khan Black Day rally include Pro- ings in fake encounters and New General Tarakai at his office and tion, Kamran Bangash and They raised full-throated The charged participants as “Indian occupational vincial Minister Taimur Sal- others. slogans to denounce an ab- were holdings Pakistani forces go out of Kashmir, state terrorism in the occu- discussed various issues im Jhagra, Special Assistant pied territory. Bus Stand to regarding education sector. The rally started from Chief olition of special status of and flags, Kashmir banay ga Pakistan Aida Girma UNICEF Coun- cost Rs 4b: ty Representative, Dr Al. Dowelbit Program Officer DG PDA UNICEF Peshawar and KPK, WFP provide Syed Fawad Ali Shah Ed- PESHAWAR: Director Gen- ucation Officer UNICEF, cash to adolescent eral (DG) Peshawar Devel- conducted a meeting with opment Authority (PDA) Minister Education and dis- Ammara Khan has said that cussed the issues regarding girl students the New General Bus Stand would be constructed out- early childhood education the provincial government. side the city at Sardar Ghari classrooms, scaling up inno- We are pleased to implement DNA on G.T. Road. vative interventions during this pilot project with the She was briefing a meeting the COVID pandemic to ISLAMABAD: The United support of the World Food regarding mega projects reach out the most margin- Nations World Food Pro- Programme. Together, we in Peshawar here Thurs- alized out of school children gramme (WFP) and the hope this large-scale cash sti- day which was chaired by and adolescents in rural Elementary and Second- pend programme can reach MPA and Focal Person for areas and low performing ary Education Department every enrolled adolescent Mega Projects and Revival districts, technical issues (E&SED) of the Khyber girl to help them and their of the Glory of Peshawar, and others. Pakhtunkhwa province are families meet their food and Asif Khan. Besides, Spe- UNICEF highly appreciat- working together to provide nutrition needs during this cial Assistant to KP CM on ed efforts of Elementary cash assistance to families challenging time of COV- Information, Kamran Ban- and Secondary Education of adolescent girls hit hard ID-19,” said the Secretary gash, Provincial Minister Department under the lead- by the COVID-19 pandemic. Education, Government of for Health, Taimur Saleem ership of Shahram Khan Since September 2020, more . Jhagra. DG City District Tarakai on achieving key than 16,000 adolescent girl Pakistan has the world’s Government Peshawar, Kh- milestone in the education students between grade 6 to second-highest number of izer Hayat Khan and other sector in KP. – APP 10 in 232 government girls’ out-of-school children. So- concerned officials attend- middle and high schools in cio-cultural and economic ed the meeting. Briefing all seven Newly Merged Dis- factors, along with challeng- the meeting, the DG PDA Man kills tricts and six sub-divisions of es such as limited availabil- said that the construction of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. ity of schools hamper the PESHAWAR: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nation (FAO) representative international standard New brother to “Educating every child espe- access and retention of ado- Ms. Rebekah Bell during project closure and handing over ceremony of agriculture machinery to Bus Stand was the most im- cially girl is a key priority of lescent girls in schools. Agriculture Department. – DNA avenge wife’s portant mega project that murder would be constructed on 400 kanal of land. FAISALABAD: A man killed GCWUF expresses The project, she said will his younger brother to Commissioner for taking cost Rs.4 billion, adding that avenge murder of his wife the construction work was in the area of Mamonkanjan solidarity with expected to begin on Octo- police station. effective measures against Covid ber 1, 2021 and would com- Police spokesman said Kashmiris plete by December 2023. available resources in this Speaking on the occasion, that Mustansar resident of Nazli (Registrar), Mrs. Ri- Mamonkanjan had killed situation. Asif Khan said that the pres- DC to achieve ant polio Bureau Report zwana Tanveer Randhawa ent government had initiated Amina Bibi, wife of his elder (Controller of Examina- brother Mazhar, over a do- campaign targets mega projects in Peshawar to Deputy Commissioner Mu- FAISALABAD: Government tion), Ms. Asma Aziz (Di- turn it into a provincial capital mestic dispute about eight College Women University rector Student Affairs), years ago. hammad Ali has said that in real sense and stressed the on the last day of anti-po- Faisalabad, under direc- Muhammad Tariq Shahzad need for their early comple- To avenge this murder, tions of Government of Pun- (IT Manager), Dr. Syeda Mazhar overpowered his lio campaign, monitoring tion. – APP teams should go door to jab, observed 5th August as Samina Tahira (Coordinator younger brother Mustansar Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir Faculty of Arts and Social two days ago and killed him. door to ensure that children were vaccinated against to express solidarity with Sciences), Dr. Asma Khalid Yaum Istehsal Later, the accused buried the the oppressed Kashmiri (Director QEC), Muham- body near brink of the canal. polio while door marking Kashmir should also be checked so people on completion of 3 mad Arshad (Senior Securi- Family members reported years of the military siege ty Officer), Dr. Nasir Chat- missing of Mustansar to that the no child left be- observed in hind for any reason. He of Indian forces in occupied tha (Incharge Horticulture the area police which took Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ Society), and heads of all Mazhar into custody over said this while reviewing Faisalabad FAISALABAD: Divisional Commissioner Saqib Manan chairs a meeting the targets of the ongoing & K). All administrative teaching departments were suspicion. During initial of Coordination Committee regarding anti-corona. – DNA and teaching staff observed present in the gathering. interrogation, the accused anti-polio drive. The Deputy due to comprehensive im- informed that implementa- Commissioner apprised the one-minute silence at 9 am After observance of silence, Bureau Report confessed to the offence today. The staff members Pakistani national anthem, and got body recovered Ishfaq Mughal plwmntation the situation tion of SOPs in markets, concerned Assistant Com- of corona is in control so bazaars and public places missioner on the identifica- gathered in front of admin and then Kashmiri anthem FAISALABAD: Like other from canal brink. block of the university hold- was played. parts of the country, on The police dispatched the FAISALABAD: The meet- far however the initiatives during the current situa- tion of some issues during ing of Coordination Com- should be continued to tion of Corona epidemic the campaign by the World ing Pakistani and Kashmiri All participants resolved to Day of exploitation(Yaum body to mortuary for post- flags and wearing black rib- continue peaceful protest Istehsal Kashmir) was also mortem and started inves- mittee for anti-Corona prevent from virus and Pak besides distribution of face Health Organization and measures was held under Army with civil administra- masks and implementation asked them to rectifiy the bons on their arms to pro- to condemn Indian atroci- observed in Faisalabad dis- tigation after registering a test the Indian annexation ties inflicted upon innocent trict against the curfew / murder case. – APP the joint chairmanship of tion and would continue of other anti-precautionary issues and submitted the Divisional Commissioner implemented the corona measures. He informed detailed report. He urged of Kashmir. Dr. Zill-i-Huma Kashmiris at all levels. lockdown imposed by India Saqib Manan and Briga- SoPs in the markets and that vaccination process is the health department offi- for last two year in occupied FPCCI, OCCI dier Kashif Sarwar Alam. bazars. He appreciated the underway and Faisalabad cials to rectify the situation Jammu and Kashmir. A si- RPO Raja Rifat Mukhtar, ongoing process of vaccina- is 20% above from target without delay and report ren was sounded at 9:00 am for increased Additional Commissioner tion and alo took briefing set by Punjab Govt. and that there should be no neg- and minute of silence, traffic Coordination Imran Raza on Muharram arrange- the positivity ratio is 3.5% ligence in vaccinating the halted and national anthems economic Abbasi, Director Health ments. He also took detail now. The Divisional Com- children. He said that the of Pakistan and Azad Jammu Services Dr.Kamran of Flood Control and Urban missioner said that precau- monitoring of the campaign and Kashmir were played cooperation Rashid, Chief Engineer flooding and arrangements tionary measures against was also underway and the at different spots. Deputy Irrigation Zafar Ahmad of WASA in this regard. Corona virus should be negligence were not due to Commissioner Muhammad and MD WASA Jabbar An- Director Health Services kept in view and effective departmental action. CEO Ali in his message said that azir iyal N S war Ch were also present. apprised about the details measures should be tak- Dr. Mushtaq Sipra briefied two year has passed since During the meeting, the of ongoing fourth wave of en to protect the citizens the house about the targets the Indian-controlled lock- KARACHI: Federation of down / curfew in occupied Brig. Pak Army said that corona and its intensity. He from Corona by using all of polio campaign. Pakistan Chambers of Com- Jammu and Kashmir but merce and Industry and the determination and cour- Oman Chamber of Com- age of Kashmiris remained merce and Industry Thurs- intact even in the most day emphasized on en- difficult of circumstances. hancing bilateral trade and Polish envoy stresses enhancing bilateral trade He said that the world was economic cooperation main- compelled to recognize the ly in agriculture, textiles The trade volume between Pakistan and Poland was quite negligible, and “we must make struggle of Kashmiris. and food, foreign capital concerted and result-oriented efforts to give a quantum jump to the bilateral trade” He said that indifference investment, chemicals, plas- to the inhumane atrocities tics, metals, minerals and FAISALABAD: Polish Am- and Rashid Munir. The market, recipient of 34% was quite negligible, and the bilateral trade”. and the countries must de- against Kashmiris was a electric equipment sectors bassador Piotr Opalinski ambassador said that Eu- of its exports. However, he “we must make concerted Hafiz Ihtasham said that velop direct relations be- charge sheet against the in- through exchange of trade said here on Thursday that ropean Union (EU) was noted, the trade volume be- and result-oriented efforts 90% of Pakistani exports to tween the businesspeople ternational community. He delegations, holding trade untapped business coop- Pakistan’s largest export tween Pakistan and Poland to give a quantum jump to Poland consisted of textiles, of Poland and Faisalabad. said that Kashmiris did not exhibitions , activation of eration potential between He mentioned the phe- shy away from the demand bilateral business councils Pakistan and his country nomenal growth of the for self-determination. The for exchange of information. must be exploited through Information Technology Deputy Commissioner said According to FPCCI state- enhanced facilitation and sector in the country and that the Kashmir issue has ment here , during a meet- linkages between the busi- said that with enhanced now turned into a human- ing between representatives ness communities of the cooperation in the field, itarian crisis rather than of FPCCI and OCCI at the two countries. Pakistan could further a tragedy. He said that the Federation House, Conven- According to a press re- increase its info-tech ex- Kashmir crisis was a lament er FPCCI International lease, he was talking to a ports. He hoped that the of indifference of the in- Forums, Amjad Rafi said delegation of the Faisalabad Polish embassy would ternational community. Pakistan and the Sultanate Chamber of Commerce & consider the proposal and He said that the world is of Oman were strategic al- Industry (FCCI), which met arrange meetings with the silent on Indian atrocities lies and were friendly neigh- him under the leadership of IT experts of the two coun- on Kashmiris but Pakistan bors. He added that both Chamber President Engi- tries. stands with the Kashmiris brotherly countries had neer Hafiz Ihtasham Javed. He also thanked the Polish with all its might and will always enjoyed warm and Others attending the meet- ambassador for his coop- continue to stand. He also cordial relations. ing were Engineer Babar eration and invited him to offered prayer for the inde- Shehzad, Rana Ikramullah visit the FCCI. – APP pendence of Kashmir. 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEFriday, August 06, 2021 SERVICES PIA briefs NA body on CPMC is a win-win co-op for its business plan people’s livelihood: PMA Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan In- ternational Airlines (PIA) “Against the backdrop of Covid-19 sweeping the world, the importance and on Thursday briefed Na- Namaz Timings tional Assembly’s Standing significance of CPMA has become increasingly prominent, it’s time to speak Committee on Aviation Divi- Fajr...... 3:49 am out for deeper medical cooperation between the two countries”, says CMA sion on the progress regard- Zohr...... 12:15 pm ing preparation of its busi- Asr...... 5:04 pm past two decades. Especially in the medical ness plan and challenges. Zubair Ahmad sector, China has surpassed Western coun- The committee met here at Maghrib...... 7:05 pm tries in various fields, and walked in the fore- Parliament House under the Isha...... 8:38 pm ISLAMABAD: “China-Pakistan Medical front of the world,” he added. Nizami said: Chairmanship of Haji Imtiaz Corridor (CPMC) is a win-win cooperation “In addition, the facilitative policies under Ahmed Choudhary, MNA. for people’s livelihood, which is significant- BRI and CPEC have ensured the construc- The Federal Minister for ly important not only for Pakistan, but also tion of CPMC to be convenient and afforda- Aviation, Ghulam Sarwar for the Chinese medical industry. ble. As Chinese president Xi Jinping said, no Khan, MNA, also partici- According to Gwadar Pro, the CPMC is one can make progress in isolation.” pated in the meeting as its jointly initiated by PMA and China Medi- He emphasized again that CPMC is a win- Ex-officio Member. cal Association (CMA) to deepen bilateral win cooperation for people’s livelihood. Members/MNAs Malik medical cooperation and improve the health He said: “China’s medical industry has Karamat Ali Khokhar, Tahir Hotels & level of the Pakistani and Chinese people. been booming and reached great heights Iqbal, Ms. Asma Qadeer, Ms. “Since the mechanism was launched, a num- on a global scale. Pakistan with its 216 SairaBano, Choudhary Faqir Restaurants ber of events have been held to improve bi- million people, developing medical indus- Ahmed, and Kamal ud Din lateral medical level covering the fields of Serena Hotel.....111 133 133 Nizami said: “CPMC, inspired by BRI and attitude towards bilateral cooperation.” try, favorable policies and friendly people also attended the meeting. obstetrics and gynecology, anesthesiology, CPEC frames, is a historic event in the Regarding the reasons why Pakistan should has provided a huge space for China to The representatives from Marriott...... 051- 2826121 ophthalmology, osteology and so on.” medical sector for the two countries. Once strengthen communication with China in learn, invest and communicate. CAA also gave a detailed Monal...... 0334-5421812 This was stated by Ashraf Nizami, the Pakistan and China have cooperation and the medical industry, Prof. Nizami attribut- It is not only the Pakistanis who can benefit briefing on National Aviation chairman of international relations, Pa- solidarity in economic affairs, why don’t we ed it to three respects. from CPMC, but also a great opportunity for Policy formulated in 2019 kistan Medical Association (PMA). In a extend them to cover the medical sector? He said: “The first and most important fac- our Chinese colleagues to get information, viz-a-viz the short comings in recent interview, a spokesperson of CMA We have to learn from each other in this tor is that Pakistan and China are all-weath- improve expertise, and share experiences the previous policy of 2015. and its spokesman said that: “Against the field. Certainly, Pakistan is eager for all er strategic partners and have a historical mutually.” “Finally, I must say that CPMC, It was informed that the backdrop of COVID-19 sweeping the world, the expertise and the research that Chi- friendship basis. The deep friendship root- the medical cooperation between Pakistan Gulf airlines exploit- the importance and significance of CPMA nese have got, so as we can improve na- ed in the people’s hearts of both countries and China, between PMA and CMA, is a ed the opportunity of open has become increasingly prominent, it’s tional health level stably and efficiently. On has laid a foundation for medical coopera- very positive sign which will certainly re- sky policy given in the Na- Airlines time to speak out for deeper medical coop- the other hand, Chinese colleagues also tion which needs solid trust.” flect a very positive impact on the patients, tional Aviation Policy of Turkish Airlines...... 8494949 eration between the two countries.” saw unlimited potential in Pakistan’s med- “The second reason is that China has made medical professions, medical practitioners, 2015 and gave a big blow PMA expressed the same desire as CMA. ical industry, so they are taking a positive great progress in science and research in the and health sciences of the two countries. to the flight operations of the domestic airlines. However, the said policy Pakistan had been revised in 2019 to encourage growth and will never development of domestic airlines. The concept was Emergency abandon appreciated by the Commit- tee. It was told that the said Rescue (Police)...... 15 Kashmir’s airport had not been able to Bomb Disposal...... 15 people exploit its full potential as Fire Services / yet due to Covid-19 factor as Islamabad...... 1122 & 16 well as the decision regard- DNA ing its outsourcing or other- Emergency Ambulance..1122 ISLAMABAD: PML-Q wise was still pending with & Rescue Services.4451122 Punjab Deputy Secre- the Government. Motorway Police....9266044 tary Information Khawaja Motorway Police..9270601-20 Rameez Hassan said in a ICT kick start press release that Pakistan Women Police Stations will never leave innocent monsoon Islamabad...... 9222596 Kashmiris alone. He said Rawalpindi...... 9270601-20 that Kashmiris have made plantation innumerable sacrifices for independence. August 5 is a drive slap on the face of Hindutva democracy. The world is ob- DNA serving Kashmir Exploita- tion Day today. The UN has ISLAMABAD:Islamabad Enquiry ignored the Kashmir issue Capital Territory (ICT) to please India. He added Agriculture Directorate Edhi Ambulance...... 115 that the Pakistani Foreign Thursday started monsoon PIA Flight Info...... 114 Ministry had also released plantation drive with an aim PIA Cargo...... 9280979 its new political map last to cover all rural areas of the federal capital. More Railway Inquiry...... 117 year in which the status of Kashmir was enough to than 25,000 saplings, both Railway Exchange9270831-5 explain its position to the of fruit and forest varieties, WASA Rawalpindi..5555489 world. The Modi govern- will be planted to check Soil erosion and for clean and CAA...... 9281092 ISLAMABAD: Mashood Atif Bhatti presenting bouquet to Federal Minister for Communication ment is facing disgrace all over the world, including green environment. Murad Saeed on YOUM E SHUHADA police, during a ceremony held in Islamabad. – DNA its isolation in the region. Director General ICT Ad- ministration SyedaShafaq Hashmi initiated the drive CDA auctions 24 plots by planting a tree at Tarlai Efforts underway to make Rawalpindi Veterinary Hospital. The Directorate Agriculture was worth more than also distributing free-of-cost a tourism district: Tariq Mehmood plants among the citizens to Hospitals Rs 37.94b in 2 days made to make Rawalpindi During last financial year notices were issued to 307 promote clean and green en- Khayam Abbasi tourism district, focus- 2020-21, RDA generated reve- housing projects, 91 chal- vironment in the area. CMH...... 5611111 ISLAMABAD: CDA auctioned 24 commercial plots worth about Rs 37.94 billion in a two-day open auction in Islamabad, ing four Tehsils including nue amounting to Rs 559 mil- lans and 112 FIRs were also Awareness campaign has MH...... 561116 On the second and last day of the auction, 11 commercial plots RAWALPINDI:Chairman, , Kahuta, KotliSat- lion against a revenue target registered. RDA had sealed also been launched to sen- Cantt Hospital...9270907-11 were auctioned for Rs. 17 billion 595 lakh 36 thousand 580. Rawalpindi Development tian and Rawalpindi. of Rs 295 million, he said add- offices of 135 schemes sitise the citizens regarding impending challenges of DHQ...... 5556311-4 The auction was overseen by an auction committee headed by Authority (RDA) Tariq Me- He informed that the gov- ing, implementing the austeri- while boundary walls and a CDA member of finance acquired plots as per choice, Chair- hmood Murtaza on Thurs- ernment would provide fa- ty measures as per the vision main gates of 61 illegal climate change and global RGH...... 9290301-7 man CDA appreciated the effective steps taken by the auction day said, for provision of an cilities at 123 km long road of the Prime Minister Imran housing schemes were de- warming and the impor- Holy Family...... 9290322-7 committee, transparency and successful public auction. alternative route to tourists from Chowk Pandori Kahuta Khan and the Chief Minis- molished besides removal tance of increasing forest cover in the country. PIMS...... 9261170-79 Among the commercial plots to be auctioned on the sec- from Rawalpindi to Murree to Murree Lower Topa to ter Punjab, Sardar Usman of their billboards. Speaking on the occasion, Polyclinic...... 9218300-09 ond and last day of the auction, Plot No. 22 and made new tourist spots, facilitate the tourists aimed Buzdar, RDA saved Rs189 On the occasion, he in- (seven thousand square yards) Commercial Plot Rs. 3 a tourism highway would be at promoting tourism in the million from its non-develop- formed that as per the vi- ICT Director General Sye- Shifa International.4603666 billion 35 crore rupees, petrol pump commercial plot on constructed which would area. He said under new poli- ment expenditures. sion of the Prime Minister, daShafaq Hashmi said that IGP Road (1791 square yards) 619 million 914 thousand pass through four Tehsils of cy introduced to promote con- He said the authority would the authority had also start- Pakistan’s future hinged on 360 rupees, second commercial plot of Sector F-11 Mar- the district. struction activities in the dis- complete process to appoint ed digitization of different planting more and more tree kaz (1186000 square yards) 158 million 129 thousand Addressing a press confer- trict, the building plans were eleven officers, four Sub-En- sections. One Window Op- and that future economies 380 rupees, Sector I-11 Markaz (476,000 square yards) ence here on Thursday he being approved in 30 days, gineers and one Assistant eration Center equipped would ill-afford the burden plot in sixty-three million four hundred sixty-five thou- said, RDA had started work approval of change of land through Punjab Public Ser- with modern facilities was of climate change and glob- sand eighty rupees, while Diplomatic Enclave Commer- to finalize a comprehensive use in 45 days and approval of vice Commission (PPSC) as set up in RDA to facilitate al warming. Wide-spread cial Plot (423,000 per square yards) in one billion six plan to make Rawalpindi housing schemes in 75 days. the Punjab government has the citizens. Under which forestation was tantamount Departments hundred forty-four million nine hundred ninety-six thou- a tourism district. He said He informed that during last firm belief on merit. residential and commercial to ensuring better future for that all-out efforts would be financial year 1600 maps of To a question he said RDA building plans were being our posterity, she concluded. CDA...... 9221334-43 sand two hundred forty rupees was auctioned It should be noted that on both the days of the auction, 24 com- made to promote tourism residential buildings were was taking indiscriminate received digitally and ap- The Department of Soil CDA...... 9208301-04 mercial plots of different developed in the region. He informed approved which was a re- action against illegal hous- proval is given in a short Conservation, working un- der the administration con- Met Office...... 9250360-6 were auctioned for Rs. 37.945 billion rupees. – DNA that efforts were being cord in the history of RDA. ing schemes, adding, legal period of 30 days. trol of ICT, has chalked out RDA...... 5555864 a comprehensive plan for TMA...... 5770886 carrying out the monsoon Cantonment Board 9270151-3 World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report plantation activity in all sub- urban areas of Islamabad. Pak generates New skills required in the new era $0.5b from Learning new skills through online knowledge platform is an opportunity for freelancing freelancers and technology enthusiasts to capture global business prospects ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has Complaints Emerging Skills for broadly shared prosperity. tirely from freelancing. Pakistan’s generated an amount of DNA Extreme Commerce, Pakistan’s e-commerce industry grew tremen- $0.5 billion entirely from Water Tanker Service Pakistan Post Covid-19 foremost institution working to dously during the COVID-19 pan- freelancing and has ranked E-7, F-10 & F-11...... 9204654 ISLAMABAD: World Economic grow in the arena of E-commerce demic, which is amongst the fastest as the 4th fastest growing G-5, G-6, G-7, G-8....9203883 Forum in its Future of Jobs Report and digital skills, while creating a growth globally. The progressive- markets in the world for identifies new skillsets required in freelancers. Pakistan is G-9, G-10, G-11, G-12, learning platform for the “Jobs of ly evolving entrepreneurs in the the post pandemic economic re- Tomorrow”, Extreme Commerce ecommerce industry are breaking among the top five coun- H-8...... 9266316 covery for Pakistan. Digital Skills has created interactive learning the barriers of feudal mindset. The tries in the world when it Wapda Islamabad....9217579 are the key to harness market ap- tools for the new generation of Future of Jobs Report by the World comes to freelancing and Wapda Rawalpindi 111-309-309 propriate opportunities. Entrepreneurs and Freelancers. Economic Forum also signifies that generates a significant Developing and enhancing human As Pakistan’s foremost EdTech new knowledge capital around jobs calculated amount of $0.5 skills and capabilities through ed- with a focus on e-commerce and on Internet of Things (IoT), Arti- billion entirely from free- Islamabad ucation, learning and meaningful digital skills, it aims to bring inno- ficial Intelligence and Deep Data lancing, said a press release Metropolitan work are key drivers of economic vation and quality along with tech, Mining and Analysis are key to fos- issued here Thursday. success, of individual well-being altogether under the same roof ter economic progress. Extreme New skills required in the Corporation...... 9209224 and societal cohesion. The global and ultimately make Pakistan the Commerce pursues to be the ful- ‘New Era -World Econom- Potohar Town...... 9209224 shift to a future of work is defined hub for Tech practitioners. crum of opportunity and potential ic Forum’s’ future of Jobs’ by an ever-expanding cohort of shortages and a competing claim to Pakistan has been ranked as the via providing extension in income report by World Economic Rawal Town...... 5773343 new technologies, by new sectors the unique nature of human intelli- 4th fastest growing markets in the streams by making sales on inter- Forum said. “We estimate and markets, by global economic gence now challenged by artificial world for freelancers, Pakistan is national and national E-commerce that by 2025, our communi- Wasa Water Tank systems that are more intercon- the past decade of technological ad- intelligence. The coming decade among the top five countries in the platforms like Amazon, eBay, ty will be 1 million strong, nected than in any other point in vancement has also brought about will require purposeful leadership world when it comes to freelancing Shopify, Fiverr, Upwork, etc. with generating well over $1 bil- Rawalpindi.....0331-5022125 history, and by information that the looming possibility of mass to arrive at a future of work that and generates a significant calcu- an aim to infuse $1 billion for each lion in inward remittance travels fast and spreads wide. Yet job displacement, untenable skills fulfils human potential and creates lated amount of $0.5 billion en- annum into the local economy. for Pakistan”, it said. – APP IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Friday, August 06, 2021 SECP asks Briefs companies to India turning Kashmiris file UOBs Exhibition ‘Perpetual DNA Beings’ into minority by false census ISLAMABAD: The Secu- rities and Exchange Com- opens Kashmiris have been fighting against Indian atrocities for 70 years, the genocide of mission of Pakistan (SECP) has asked companies to DNA Kashmiris in the occupied valley has increased in the last two years: Mushaal Mullick submit information of their ultimate beneficial owners ISLAMABAD: An exhibition (UBOs) through filing of in honor of the legendary Form 45, required under artists of Pakistan titled Section 123A of the Compa- “Perpetual Beings” started nies Act, 2017. here on Thursday at the The SECP will not impose Pakistan National Council any penalty on filing of over- of the Arts (PNCA) in con- due UBO Forms 45, if filed nection with celebrating the before August 13, 2021. The 74th Independence Day of Companies (General Provi- Pakistan. sion & Forms) Regulations, According to the announce- 2018, specify the procedure ment, PNCA’s National Art for companies to obtain, Gallery displaying a col- maintain and update infor- lection of artworks by the mation about their ultimate master painters and minia- beneficial owners. turists of the country. To ensure standards of PNCA has requested the transparency in the owner- visitors to maintain a social ship and control structure distancing protocol for a saf- of corporate entities, the er viewing experience. government had introduced The show would remain Indian atrocities organized by Farooq, Yasin Malik and Asiya atrocities in occupied Kashmir. Addressing on the occasion, Na- amendments to the Com- open daily from Thursday, Zubair Ahmad Punjab Arts Council flanked by Andrabi were enduring the hard- The United Nations needs to heed Manzoor said that Kashmir panies Act 2017, requiring August 5, excluding Fri- Naheed Manzoor and Director ships of incarceration in Indian pass a new resolution for a ref - is the lifeblood of Pakistan. Paki- every company to obtain days, Saturdays, and public RAWALPINDI: India is changing Waqar Ahmed. jails. Hurriyat leader Ashraf Seh- erendum in occupied Kashmir, stan and Kashmir are inseparable information of its UBOs and holidays. the geographical boundaries of She said that the Indian fascist rai was poisoned to death by Indi- while the Kashmiri people want from each other. file a declaration to this ef- occupied Kashmir. 1.2 million government would turn Kash- an authorities in jail. a solution to the Kashmir issue Director Arts Council Waqar fect with SECP on the pre- Indians have been settled in Oc- miris into a minority in the valley Mashaal Malik further said that in accordance with the UN reso- Ahmad said that August 5, 2019 scribed format i.e. Form 45. Plan cupied Kashmir since August by conducting a false census in India was depriving Kashmiris of lution. Mushaal Mullick has ap- is the darkest day in the history To facilitate companies, 5, 2019. These views were ex- occupied Kashmir. The genocide their identity, political, religious pealed to the people of Pakistan of Kashmir. He said that every SECP also introduced an on- formulated to pressed by Mushaal Hussein of Kashmiris in the occupied val- and economic rights. She said to expose the ugly face of India child of Pakistan is standing side line mechanism for submis- Mullick, Chairperson Peace ley has increased in the last two that the Human Rights Commis- to the whole world. Similarly, In- by side with Kashmiri brothers. sion of Form 45 and issued ensure peace, and Culture Organization while years. Mushaal Hussein Mullick sion, the International Court of dia has failed in occupied Kash- A large number of citizens par- detailed guidelines includ- security addressing a protest rally, flag said that Hurriyat leadership Justice and the United Nations mir before and will continue to ticipated in the rally and photo ing FAQs. A video tutorial, hoisting and photo exhibition on Syed Ali Gilani, Mirwaiz Umar should take notice of the Indian fail in the future also. exhibition. explaining the process of online filing of Form 45, can also be accessed at https:// Staff report Over www.secp.gov.pk/video-tu- RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi torial-of-filing-of-form-45- District Administration on 1.4 mln with-secp-ubo-declaration/. the directives of Deputy Covid jabs Commissioner (DC) Rawal- Rwp covid pindi, Amir Aqiq Khan has inoculated formulated a comprehen- positivity sive plan to ensure peace RAWALPINDI: As many as and security during Muhar- 1439,189 people including ratio above ram ul Harram. 38,069 health workers and According to a district ad- 1401,120 senior citizens have 20 per cent ministration spokesman, all jabbed themselves so far the preparations for Muhar- against the lethal coronavirus taff eport ram ul Harram were being (COVID-19) from 23 centers op- S R completed under a compre- erating across the district since ISLAMABAD: The COVID hensive plan finalized in col- the vaccination administering positivity ratio in two dis- laboration with Rawalpindi drive launched on March 10. tricts of Pakistan remained district police and other According to data shared by the above 20 percent in last 24 departments concerned for district administration here on hours amid surge in cases. peaceful passage of the holy Thursday,119 more COVID-19 Twenty-two districts of the month. positive cases were reported country are important to He said that all the depart- during the last 24 hours, rais- assess the coronavirus sit- ments concerned had been ing the tally of confirmed cases uation in the country, ac- given their responsibilities. to 29,925 in the district. The cording to sources at the He said that DC while chair- report added that the positiv- Ministry of National Health. ing a meeting held here ity ratio was recorded at 8.96 The sources shared that to review the Muharram percent while three patients two districts in the country arrangements said that ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi chairing a meeting of the Sub-Committee on emerging technologies in had died during the past 24 have reported over 20 per- Muharram is a holy month I-Voting, at Aiwan-e-Sadr. – DNA hours in the district. – APP for all the Muslims from a cent COVID positivity ratio religious point of view be- in last 24 hours including sides it is also a challenge 46 per cent Rawalpindi and Karachi, in terms of security for the Court rejects bail while in seven other dis- law enforcement agencies. reduction in CDA cracks down on tricts positive cases rate The meeting was attended remained above 10 percent. by Additional Deputy Com- petitions of accused accidents on The highest test positivity missioner (General) Capt. ratio in country recorded NH&M illegal constructions in Rawalpindi with 23.93 (Retd) Qasim Ijaz, Assistant in Noor case Commissioners from all teh- percent, while in Karachi It should be noted that the CDA has been positivity rate remained sils and heads of the depart- DNA ments concerned. Staff Report engaged in operations against the land mafia 20.59 percent. Test pos- The enemies of Pakistan itivity ratio in Skardu re- ISLAMABAD: A lower ISLAMABAD: The road mained 19.42 percent, in try to destroy the peace and safety initiatives of the order of the country spread- court of Islamabad on Shujaat Hamza Hyderabad 16.67 pct and Thursday rejected the government are bearing to 16.59 percent in Peshawar. ing hatred, DC said adding, improve as Pakistan has wit- the law and order situation post arrest bail petitions ISLAMABAD: On the in- In Gilgit positive tests re- of Zahir Jaffar’s parents nessed a 46 percent reduc- structions of the CDA ad- mained 9.26 pct, Muzaffara- is satisfactory in Rawal- tion in accidents on Nation- pindi district. The district in Noor Mukadam mur- ministration, the staff of the bad 9.85 percent, Mirpur der case. Additional Dis- al Highways and Motorways enforcement department 14.29, federal capital city Is- administration and the po- during the last two years. lice would ensure foolproof trict and Session Judge carried out several opera- lamabad 10.55, Bahawalpur Muhammad Sohail an- Approximately 1.3 million tions with the help of the 11.4 pct, Mardan 8.86 pct, security arrangements on people die across the world their part, with the help of nounced the reserved ver- district administration and Lahore 7.51 pct and Abbot- dict on the bail petitions each year in a road accident Islamabad police. tabad 7.65 pct and Diamir the scholars. The people while nearly 25,000 people have also become conscious filed by Zakir Jaffar and Asmat Adam. These operations were start- 6.42 percent, sources said. The court observed that the accused contacted rehabilita- die each year in Pakistan in ed illegal constructions were The test positivity ratio enough to recognize the road crashes. According to enemies who wanted to tion center instead of informing the police about the tragic demolished in Jaba Tili area in Swabi remained 5.88 National Highway and Mo- DPC was also demolished crete wall in Mohalla Bhatti achieve their nefarious de- incident. The parents not only assisted the accused but according to reports, illegal pct, Faisalabad 4.27 pct torway Police, they have pre- with the help of heavy ma- and 3 new rooms in Mohalla signs by dividing the broth- also tried to hide the proofs, the court observed. constructions were going on and 4.37 percent, pared plans and set targets to chinery. Dhaki were constructed the ers into divisions, he added. The court further said that there was sufficient evidence on government lands in Jaba Tili according to the sources. record which showed petitioners’ connection with the crime. bring further improvement suburb of Islamabad on which In addition, operations were DPC was also demolished. Moreover, test positivity There were serious allegations against Zakir Jaffar and As- in their working and reduce the staff of CDA Enforcement also carried out against In addition, 2 illegal rooms ratio in Swat remained 2.12 Projects under mat Jaffar for assisting their son Zahir Jaffar in the crime and road accidents through road Department took immediate roadside fruit stalls in Sec- built on government land percent, Gujranwala 2.60 hence they couldn’t be given bail, the order said. safety campaigns. action. Demolished 9 illegal tor G-9 of Islamabad, as a in Sector G-7/2 were also percent, Gujrat 1.82 and Kamyab Jawan The court said that the act of accused Zakir Jaffar facilitated Moreover, Motorway police rooms built for the construc- result of which several fruit demolished. Charsadda 1.85 percent, the the main accused Zahir Jaffar in murdering Noor Mukadam. have also found lost valu- tion of new houses with the stalls were removed while a It should be noted that the sources added. reviewed According to the record Zahir Jaffar brutally tortured, mur- ables including cash and help of heavy machinery truckload of trespassers was CDA administration has been dered and beheaded the victim. The phone contact between gold ornaments and handed Later, in Tarlai Kalan, an also confiscated. engaged in operations against ISLAMABAD: Minister for accused and his father was proved with detailed record. them over to their owners attempt was made to occu- Similarly, 1 shop in Mohalla the land mafia for the last IRSA releases Planning, Development and The court said that there was no such record which while 275 children were py vacant government land Chhajjar area of Bari Imam, several months as a result of Special Initiatives Asad Umar proved any old enmity between the two families. Hence also reunited with their between the drain adjacent 1 shop along the wall of which billions of rupees of 339,800 Thursday received a briefing the accused were not entitled for bail relief, the order said. families during the period to Farmhouse No. 46, which Quaid-e-Azam University, 4 government lands have been on sports projects under the mentioned. was thwarted. The illegal huts, 1 room, 1 wall, 1 con- relinquished. cusecs water umbrella of Kamyab Jawan Program and directed to fi- ISLAMABAD: Indus River nalize the modalities and im- System Authority (IRSA) plementation of the two pro- Thursday released 339800 jects on fast track and asked cusecs water from various to submit the status report Parliamentary proceedings cannot be challenged rim stations with inflow of within a month. 430687 cusecs. The Talent Hunt Youth Justice Aamer Farooq inquired the counsel that in case of any clash between the members of According to the data re- Sports League and estab- leased by IRSA, water lishment of High-Perfor- parliament, either they could register the first information report (FIR) against each other level in the Indus River at Tarbela Dam was 1532.00 mance Sports Academy pression under Article 66(1) and it had feet, which was 140.00 feet Centers will be implement- Khayam Abbasi powers to make rules for regulating its higher than its dead level ed through Higher Educa- procedure and the conduct of its business 1392 feet. Water inflow tion Commission (HEC) in ISLAMABAD: Any decision associated under Article 67. and outflow in the dam all the provinces, Azad Jam- with parliamentary proceedings could He said neither the parliamentary matter was recorded as 276700 mu and Kashmir (AJK) and not be challenged before the courts, could be challenged in any court under Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani’s law- Article 68 of the Constitution nor the and 196500 cusecs respec- Gilgit Baltistan (GB). tively. Director Sports HEC Javed yer Barrister Ali Zafar, arguing in Senate court could raise question on the parlia - elections case in mentary proceedings under Article 69. The water level in the Memon briefed the Minis- Jhelum River at Mangla ter on the roadmap for the (IHC), said on Thursday. The Senate chairman’s lawyer said Ar- He pleaded that the powers of parlia - ticle 66 also mentioned the privilege of Dam was 1196.05 feet, activities outlined under the which was 146.00 feet projects. ment, its officers, committees and mem- parliamentary members. The 66(1) stat- bers could not be challenged under the ed that the speech or vote of any member higher than its dead level The minister was informed of 1050 feet whereas the that under the Kamyab law. He said only a single party had chal - also could not be challenged in courts. lenged the decision of presiding officer The Constitution had drawn a clear line inflow and outflow of water Jawan Sports League, sport- was recorded as 44787 and ing events on 12 different as parliamentary or any of its commit - regarding the powers of parliament and tee’s decision could only be discussed in courts, he said. 10,000 cusecs respectively. sports will be organized in- The release of water at Kal- cluding Volleyball, Wrestling, the house. liament served a contempt notice to law - ditions were also followed in several mat - The court instructed the lawyer to con - Justice Aamer Farooq inquired the coun- yers who challenged the parliamentary ters in Britain. clude his arguments on the next hearing abagh, Taunsa and Sukkur weightlifting, Judo, Boxing, was recorded as 225764, Badminton, Hockey, Foot- sel that in case of any clash between the violence in the court. Barrister Zafar said the basic affairs here and adjourned the case till August 10. members of parliament, either they could He said English courts also treated the were similar to the British parliament. A two-judge bench comprising Justice 319954 and 202170 cusecs ball, etc. Competitions will respectively. Similarly, be organized in 28 cities all register the first information report parliamentary proceedings as their inner His arguments were based on three Aamer Farooq and Justice Tariq Me- (FIR) against each other’s. subject. The courts could not interfere points including freedom of expression, hmood Jahangiri heard the case. from the Kabul River a over the country. Team Play- total of 52700 cusecs of ers aged 15-25 years select- To this, Barrister Ali Zafar said an FIR directly or indirectly in the affairs of par - sovereignty and powers of parliament It may be mentioned here that Pakistan could only be registered if anyone was water was released at Now- ed at the area levels will com- liament, he contended. and its members, he said adding the insti - Peoples Party’s Senator Syed Yousuf killed in the fight. shera and 80500 cusecs pete at regional and National The lawyer said Pakistan’s parliament tution could not be strengthened without Raza Gillani had challenged the rejection Quoting another country’s precedence of released from the Chenab levels. – APP had the same privilege as the British these basic points. of his seven votes by the presiding officer a quarrel in parliament, he said the par - parliament kept. Justice Farooq said tra- He said the house had freedom of ex - in elections for the Senate chairman. River at Marala. – APP Friday, August 06, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Mixed signals Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Resisting taxes Deputy Editor: Abid Raza AKISTAN’S NSA Dr Moeed Yusuf has rightly ques- HE Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clamped tioned the American leadership’s confusing attitude Member APNS / ABC Certified down on top-tier retailers for not only failing to meet P towards Pakistan. In an interview with the Finan- Vol: 02 Issue: 79 T their Point of Sales (POS) targets but also hiding cial Times, Dr Yusuf tried to make sense of the fact that Email: [email protected] their profits to evade taxes. Suddenly, it seems as though President Biden is yet to speak with PM Imran Khan, even Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 the largest perceived and promoted revenue stream for the though the US itself has claimed that Pakistan is instru- Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad state is failing to live up to expectations. Undoubtedly, in- mental when it comes to facilitating peace in Afghanistan. stances of evasion should be punished especially consid- The attitude of the US leadership raises serious questions ering half of the burden of taxes is pawned off to the end about how it perceives the bilateral relationship vis-vis Is- consumer by most retailers. Promises of expanding reve- lamabad, and also the situation in the region at large. The nue collection through expanding the tax base was a promise response from the US leadership on several occasions has that Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin made to the IMF, along been that a phone call has not taken place yet due to “tech- with the government itself. The Rs5.829 trillion target was nical reasons”. Whatever those reasons may be, Dr Yusuf set on the back of achieving 500,000 POS and integrating didn’t mince his words as he stated that Pakistan has other them with the FBR. As it stands today, we have only man- options. These mixed signals are baffling to say the least. aged to incorporate a mere 11,000 POS that only contribut- ed Rs14 billion in taxes—ironically less by Rs15 million when Earlier this week, the US State Department assured Is- compared to last year. The situation definitely looks bleak. lamabad that Washington recognises Pakistan’s vital role The FBR’s decision to deny 60 percent of all refund claims filed in restoring peace in Afghanistan and that it will continue by top retailers that have resisted abiding the law was a step communicating closely with its Pakistani partners. that needed to be taken earlier. Already, retailers pawn off the The fact however is that actions speak louder than words. burden of paying sales taxes to the end consumer anyway. This It is quite evident that the US plans playing the ‘do more’ results in rapid inflation that cripples the masses due to prob- card going forward as the situation deteriorates in Af- lems of unaffordability. In the end, we find that they are guilty ghanistan. Pakistan on the other hand lacks the means of evading taxes completely, by failing to pay direct taxes on to respond adequately by having high level meetings profits, and avoiding them in the same breath by transferring with the US administration. Such an arrangement will the responsibility onto the customer. It is high time that this not work for Islamabad. The US’ reasoning that a con- profit-hungry practice is corrected. The authorities must reit- versation will take place “when the time is right” is only erate the duty for such businesses to abide by taxation laws. If a further indication of the indifference that exists in the notions of corporate responsibilities are not appealing enough, corridors of DC. Pakistan however is not waiting around then retailers must look at the potential benefits that the taxa- for the US, and its leadership has made that crystal clear. tion system stands to offer. If more POS are tied to the FBR, Pakistan has made a sincere effort when it comes to as- and greater taxes are paid, then higher refund claims can also sisting the US in Afghanistan and in broadening bilateral be made without the fear of them being rejected. The miscon- relations beyond traditional security issues. However, ception that the tax system is only out to get businesses must the US would be foolish to take Pakistan for granted. be corrected so that our revenue targets can be achieved. Kazakhstan’s Akims Elections: An expert opinion June 5, new norms of electoral legislation were implemented. have new “social contract”, “political bindings” having unique will facilitate further encourage the massive participation of Dr Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan In this connection, certain befitting, positive, productive and “administrative arrangement” and equation with the 40 per- common people living in remote areas and thus will enhance participatory amendments have been announced to make local cent rural population in the country. Under Kazakhstan’s cur- the accountability of local government bodies towards the elections in the country more relevant, attractive and compre- rent political system, the president appoints the governors of needs and issues of the population. It seems that Kazakhstan hensive. The Kazakh President also signed the amendments the country’s 14 provinces. Provincial governors in turn name continues to make significant strides at the democratization to the decree “On approval of the Model regulations of the the mayors of major districts. Then, those mayors appoint the and reform process on the 30th anniversary of its independ- maslikhat (local executive body)” on June 25th. heads of smaller rural districts from candidates chosen by local ence. In this regard, akim elections”, held on July 25, 2021 has Certain checks and balances and separation of power mecha- representative bodies dominated by the ruling Nur-Otan party. emerged as an important step to strengthen center-periphery nism were decreed and according to these amendments, the Under the new system introduced by Toqaev in September relations in Kazakhstan. local executive bodies can consider a vote of no confidence 2020, any citizen 25 or older can participate in the local elec- It vividly reflects the superiority and sincerity of holistic pol- on akims based on: a double non-approval of the reports sub- tions for any political slot/position but those who have been icies and wisdom and experience of the Founding Head of mitted by the governors to the maslikhats and an initiation of convicted of corruption are not eligible. Rural mayors are not State Mr. Nursultan Nazarbayev and the President Mr. Kasim the local community regarding dismissal of the governor of a allowed to hold office for more than two four-year terms. The Cömert Tokayev, Kazakhstan’s future people’s friendly policies town, a village, or a rural district. On July 25 2021 the direct mayors of 45 larger districts will also be chosen in a direct vote towards creditable processes of politicization and democratiza- elections of more than 700 rural akims (governors) were held that is expected to take place by the end of the year. tion. To conclude I must uphold that direct akim elections has nationwide throughout Kazakhstan. It was completely fair, free I consider the akim elections held on July 2021, 25 as an im- now opened new norms and traditions in Kazakhstan which and transparent and up to any international standard. The turn- portant step to further strengthen the connection between the are friendly in nature, competent in command, authorize in over was more than 78 percent which showed people’s com- central and regions in Kazakhstan. I term it main democratic devolution of powers, centric to decentralization and last but mitments towards further politicization and democratization in development in Kazakhstan and evaluate as an important ini- not least having consolidation of rich history with harmonious Ultimately, democracy the country. In this context, the registration of candidates for tiative to build a new political system and people’s democratic political maturity and centuries old traditions with modernity. rural akims, “heads of local administrations” was completed on culture in the country. It has started a new era in the country. It has now revolutionized the concept of “Listening State” by has prevailed and July 14 with 2,297 registered candidates in total, out of which It shows the people’s desire to participate in the decision mak- written new Scheme of Arrangements” in terms of national 1,419 (61.8 percent) are self-nominated individuals which ing process and has further strengthened the spirits of checks politics, civil liberties, provision of basic human rights domain, common people’s greater showed people’s keen interest in the political and democratic & balances, doctrines of separation of power and consequent- economic self-reliance, formation of integrative mechanism of structural reforms of its government. ly has institutionalized concept of “listening state” in which self-governance and last but not least, slowly but surely moving understanding, national Majority of the candidates were independent which was miti- no one is above the law and social justice is embodied right towards liberal democracy and fair-play in country’s politics. gated Western baseless propaganda about engineered political to everyone. In this regard, active participation of people in It has manifold people’s political maturity and further strength- responsibility and loyalty or rule of one political party in the country. Direct rural areas has reaffirmed Kazakhstan’s historical roots and ened validity, relevance, importance, utility and significance of elections of akims have created additional opportunities for holy wisdom in the decision making process, especially in the its dynamic political system. It is the first time since independ- maturity of politics having active citizens to realize their own potential. It shows that the elections since centuries. It verifies the Kazakh government’s ence that villagers making 40 percent of Kazakhstan’s popula- presidential political reforms have generated a lot of interest confidence in itself, the people and its splendid history. tion have been empowered to directly choose local leadership. positivity, productivity and in society. According to Kazakhstan’s election commission re- Kazakhstan’s national policy has been implemented to A direct election of akims held on July 25 2021 is a right step participatory orientations ports (July 26, 2021) 878 candidates (38.2 percent) were rep- achieve optimal utility and trust between the state and its towards right direction on right time to stimulate sense of resenting different political parties of the country, including people. The successful elections of akims have now estab- rights, duties and responsibilities among the general masses. have ousted baseless the six largest parties. It showed wide political spectrum and lished unshakeable social peace and stability. Right from Massive participation of women, young people and educated diversified democratic acceptability in Kazakhstan’s society the beginning, President Tokayev has announced and im- youth with 78.54 percent turn-out all speak holistic nature of propaganda of the West which has backbone of its vibrant national political system. plemented effective political structural reforms to improve Kazakhstan political system and blessings of indigenous demo- Each region of Kazakhstan has a different number of regis- the welfare of his people which have now created new jobs, cratic norms which always “prefer people over corporate prop- about so called political tered candidates due to its size and quantity of villages and ru- social security networks, eradicate poverty and stabilize ositions, values humanity over humidity of egos, development ral districts. Almaty region has 71 rural districts with 242 reg- macro-economy. Thus successful akim elections have now over discretions, prosperity over prosecutions, national dignity fragility and democratic istered candidates. Akmola region has 303 candidates for the broadened the society’s management system in the country. over degradation of power politics and last but not least, fair, position of rural akims. Karaganda region has 268 registered It is holistic, harmonious and people’s centric system which free and transparency in elections over western biased dissem- immaturity of Kazakhstan candidates with 226 (84 percent) of the candidates are men resolves their problems at their doorsteps. ination of propaganda about its unique model of good govern- and 42 (16 percent) are women. All individuals have higher Hopefully, the introduction of direct elections of rural akims ance which is based on “Listening State”. N July 25 2021, direct elections of Akims, the head education with predominant expertise in law and economics. of local executive bodies were held throughout Ka- The average age is a little over 40. O zakhstan which vividly reflected Kazakhstan’s gov- North Kazakhstan, Zhambyl and Kostanay regions have 71, ernment strong commitment towards further politicization 122 and 147 candidates respectively. Kostanay region also and democratization. Akim governs villages, townships and boasts the statistics of every fifth candidate for rural akims be- rural districts in Kazakhstan thus constitutes important gov- ing a woman, while Mangystau region has one of the youngest ernment functionary in the country. It was indeed a huge candidates who is 25 years old. The new electoral system was step towards further strengthening of democratic norms and aimed at “boosting” the political participation of the 40 percent traditions at the grassroots level in Kazakhstan. Kazakh Pres- of the total Kazakh population living in rural areas, facilitating ident H.E. Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed an initiative to a transparent decision-making process and fostering more rig- hold elections for the rural akims on September 1, 2020. It orous competition among the political parties. Interestingly, was a key initiative as part of the presidential commitment of before the amendments, rural akims were appointed by akims political and democratic reforms in the country. It seems that of a higher level. Thus direct election of akims is a “paradigm direct elections of rural akims has completely transformed shift” in the “political canvas” of Kazakhstan which has “multi- the political orientation, utility, importance and of course plier” socio-economic benefits. Kazakhstan has “pioneered” composition of the rural politics. It has actually introduced the concept of holding direct elections in rural areas which is new stage of political modernization in the country. “commendable”. It has further “amalgamated” concepts of Being visionary leader of Kazakhstan believing in political modern democracy which is based on “devolution of powers” equality, fair play, democratic transformation and staunch sup- and “decentralization” of decisions making by “empowering” porter of protection of human rights President Tokayev signed local people to choice their own political representatives. It is legislative acts providing amendments to the legislation on indeed the start of new political culture in the country wherein the introduction of direct elections of akims on May 25. On the Center and regions (rural areas, townships and districts) Welcoming the dead -- Awa Odori APAN offers the most striking contrast between disciples used his special power to see the spirit of matsuri to greet their dear ones (the spirits of de- Prof Dr. Nusrat Majeed tradition and modernity. It is such a unique his deceased mother. To his dismay, he learned she ceased relatives) who are visiting them for a short J country with its own cultural flair and festivals. was in the Realm of hungry ghosts. Buddha tells the while. Although some events happen during the It’s all amazing and fascinating. It hosts stunning disciple to make food offerings to Buddhist monks day time, the main spectacle takes place between annual festivals, some of which have been celebrat- which relieves the spirits of their sufferings 18.00 and 22.30 when the group of dancers perform ed for centuries. Festivals also known as MATSURI The Buddhist monk was able to save his mother in the blocked off streets of downtown Tokushima. are steeped in tradition offering visitors a glimpse of and this act would become tradition with people Women wear cotton robes (yukata), while men wear Japanese culture that cannot be found in museums. leaving food offerings like fruits and vegetables, happi [shorter yukata over shorts or pants]. In the There are still deeply important community gather- along with some pretty flowers for their ancestors evening Tokushima’s city center shuts down and is ings and this is what makes it worth seeing. These in front of their home Buddhist alter [butsudan]. turned into large dancing stage. Typical festival flour- celebrations are tied to culture, history and religion. Chochin, a kind of round paper lantern are lit in- ish, such as food and game stalls, as well as more Each festival is unique and distinguishes itself from side the houses and also hung outside the house dancing, takes place outside the stage area These others through its history, rituals and dances. By or brought to the ancestors’ gravesite to help festivals are often a representation of Japanese art joining these festivals you can not only immerse guide family spirits back to earth. It has now be- and folklore, accompanied by drinks, festivities and yourself into that kind of atmosphere that Japanese come a family event, where all family members fantastic food making them one of the most direct streets take on during a festival, but also live from reunite to celebrate those who have passed away connections with traditional Japan. the inside of an ancient and rampant tradition that Between August 12 to 15 spectators and dancers The Buddhist monk was is still part of Japanese people’s daily life. In sum- come to Tokushima in thousands for the dance. It mer there is one such festival, the AWA ODORI, also was my good luck to be in Tokushima university able to save his mother known as Bon festival. Awa is the former name for for my cardiology training during this time if the and this act would become Tokushima prefecture and Odori means dance. It is year. Everyone from the dean of the university one of the largest celebrations and takes place from to nurses and paramedics very enthusiastically tradition with people 12th to 15th 0f August. It is a Japanese-Buddhist cel- participate getting special dresses made for each leaving food offerings ebration where the spirits of deceased ancestors are department. Our department had cotton kimonos said to visit living relatives for a few days of the year. with ECG tracings and a tiny heart. like fruits and vegetables, Tokushima city’s Awa Odori is the most famous of It was fun. along with some pretty many dance festivals held across Japan during the Groups of choreographed dancers and musicians obon season because of its size, exuberance and an- dance through the streets accompanied by Taiko flowers for their ancestors archy. It has been celebrated for more than 500 years drums, flute and kane bell. Performers wear tradi- as an annual event that commemorates ancestors. tional dance costumes and chant and sing as they pa- in front of their home This three day festival is known to have Buddhist rade through the streets. They dance to the pound- Buddhist alter [butsudan] roots. According to the story, one of the Bhudda’s ing rhythms and hypnotic melodies at this summer IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Friday, August 06, 2021 Pakistan Briefs won’t accept Belgium claim first gold after Taliban...

From Page 01 He urged the Afghan gov- shootout win over Australia ernment and the Taliban to “compromise and reach Medal Count India took the bronze earlier on Thursday after a thrilling 5-4 victory over Germany, a peace settlement” as the Pos. Country Gold Silver Bronze Total fighters made rapid gains

1 China giving the country its first Olympic medal in the sport since the 1980 Moscow amid a US troop withdrawal. 34 24 16 74 “There will have to be some 2 USA 29 35 27 91 Games . India forward Simranjeet Singh scored twice, including the winner compromise given the 3 Japan 22 10 14 46 ground reality. But the vio- 4 Australia 17 5 19 41 Indians proud by finishing on the lence will have to stop,” he 5 GB 16 18 17 51 DNA podium.” The high-scoring match added.He dismissed talk of was not easy for eight-time Olym- TOKYO: Belgium won their first Islamabad exerting leverage pic champions India. Germany over the Taliban.“Whatever Olympic men’s hockey title, beat- took an early lead through a sec- ing Australia 3-2 in a penalty shoot- limited leverage we had, we Pakistan ond-minute goal by TimurOruz, used,” he said, pointing to out after the final finished in a 1-1 and posed a threat to India in the draw on Thursday. The sides were Pakistan encouraging the observes first quarter. Taliban to enter talks with locked in a close fight through After Simranjeetequalised with much of the match, with Belgium the Afghan government in Youm-e- a backhand shot, Germany kept Doha. “Now with the US forward Florent van Aubel giving their cool, scoring twice to take a the Red Lions the lead two min- troop withdrawal, that lever- Istehsal 3-1 lead in the second quarter. age has logically gone down utes into the second half. But India pulled level late in that Australia equalised thanks to a further,” he added. rom age quarter thanks to goals by Hardik F P 01 goal by Tom Wickham, sending Prime Minister Imran Singh and Harmanpreet Singh, the match to the shootout, in Khan in his message on making it 3-3 at halftime. US should which Belgian goalie Vincent Va- Youm-e-Istehsal said: “In- India took a 5-3 lead after Rupin- nasch saved three attempts from dia’s illegal and unilateral der Pal Singh notched in a penalty give Pak... the Kookaburras, including a actions of 5 August 2019 stroke and Simranjeet scored the retake from Jake Whetton follow- and subsequent measures winner not long into the second From Page 01 ing a video referral. But Vanasch particularly pertaining to proud today of the Belgium nation- go to shootouts. We had the lion’s country its first Olympic medal in half. Germany got one goal back Pakistan, it puts them at a saved Whetton’s second try, win- domicile rules and the land al team.” Australia, who won the share (of the game) at the end. If the sport since the 1980 Moscow and tried to force the equaliser, disadvantage too, Qureshi ning Belgium the title. ownership laws are aimed at silver medal, claimed their last you let it go to shootouts it can be Games. India forward Simranjeet even taking out their goalkeeper told a private news channel. “We were really focused and then changing the demographic Olympic title in 2004. a bit of a coin toss sometimes.” Singh scored twice, including the to bring in an extra outfield player He said an impression was I did the job at the end,” Vanasch structure of IIOJ&K and con- “It’s a tough way to lose the gold India took the bronze earlier on winner. but they could not beat India goalie being given of tensions in told reporters. “I’m really happy. I verting the Kashmiris into a medal,” Australia’s goalie Andrew Thursday after a thrilling 5-4 vic- “It’s a dream come true,” Simran- Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran who Pakistan-US relations. The think all of the Belgian people are minority in their own land.” Charter said. “We didn’t want to tory over Germany, giving the jeet said. “We’ve made 1.3 billion made nine saves in the match. foreign minister was confi- He reaffirmed Pakistan’s dent that Pakistan and the abiding commitment to the US want the same things. Kashmir cause and said we “America wants stability in will continue to extend all USA win bronze Afghanistan, we want the possible assistance to Kash- same. The US is saying miris till the realisation of there is no military solution their inalienable right to against Australia to Afghanistan, we are say- self-determination and a just ing the same thing. They resolution of the Jammu and are saying a solution should ports esk Kashmir dispute, in accord- S D be found through compre- ance with the relevant UNSC TOKYO: Megan Rapinoe and Carli Lloyd have led the Unit- hensive talks, we are also resolutions and the wishes of ed States to the bronze medal at the Olympic Games Tokyo saying the same thing,” the Kashmiri people. 2020 with a 4-3 win over Australia at Ibaraki Kashima Sta- Qureshi explained. He called upon the interna- dium. It was a nervy and tense finish to the match for both “Let the Taliban and Afghan tional community, including Australia and the USA as the Matildas tried to find the goal rulers sit together and de- the United Nations, human that would take it to extra time. The United States wanted cide their future,” he said, rights organisations and the to hold onto their bronze medal, with their last-ditch defend- adding that Pakistan is try- global media, to hold India ing proving to be enough to clinch a spot on the podium. ing its best to persuade the accountable for its crimes "Obviously it started really tough for us," USA coach Vlat- Taliban. He said that what against the Kashmiri people. koAndonovski said of their opening loss to Sweden. "To fin- Pakistan is doing is for its Chief of Army Staff, Gener- ish the tournament with the game we did, I'm proud of the security and survival and for al Qamar Javed Bajwa, in a team, I'm proud of the players. peace and stability. statement on the occasion of "We sat in a room together [earlier this week] and we talked Youm-e-Istehsal said resolu- about a lot of things, watched a lot videos and we all agreed Russia to tion of Kashmir dispute as per we were going to get out of this together. All of us together the UN resolutions and aspi- had to pull to come out and win a medal." invite Pak, rations of Kashmiri people is Rapinoe opened the scoring after whipping the ball into the imperative for enduring peace goal from a corner. Australia soon found a reply through the US, China... and stability in the region. ever-reliable Sam Kerr after a Caitlin Foord pass found the He said continuation of inhu- Australian captain to level the scores at 1-1. man military siege, machina- The goal from Kerr also saw her become the Matildas all- From Page 01 tions to bring demographic time leading goal scorer. But the Rapinoe show wasn't over The “extended Troika” changes and gross violations just quite yet as the winger latched onto the ball after a meeting is scheduled to of human rights and interna- defensive error to volley it home for the USA to re-take the be held in Qatar on August tional laws are perpetuating lead. As the game began to settle into a rhythm after a rush 11. Talks under the format humanitarian and security of goals, the United States showed just why they're World had earlier taken place on crises in IIOJK that imperils Cup champions with a masterclass goal through Lloyd to March 18 and April 30. regional security. give her side a comfortable 3-1 lead heading into halftime. Russia has also been hold- The USA picked up where they left off after the break, ing the “Moscow Format” with Lloyd taking advantage of another defensive lapse of talks to bring peace and Nawaz from Australia to score her second of the day and her creating conditions for the Sharif’s 10th Olympic goal overall. Foord was able to bring the process of national reconcil- RAWALPINDI: Azan Ali Khan winner of Second Commissioner Cup U15 Rawalpindi receiving scores back to 4-2 with a header before Kerr almost lev- iation in Afghanistan. Cash Price from Sheik Rashid Hafeez and Muhammad Naeem Secy RDSRA. – DNA elled with her shot hitting the post. Last month, Russian For- request eign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in Tashkent that Russia for visa... will continue to work with Forest fire in India and other countries From Page 01 Belarus Olympic sprinter which can influence the sit- Meanwhile, Minister for In- uation in Afghanistan. terior Sheikh Rasheed said Greece threatens Following the comments, that Nawaz’s passport had there was speculation that expired on February 16 and Olympics birthplace 'happy' to be in Poland India may be included in the that he is “no longer a citi- upcoming “extended Trio- zen of Pakistan”. ATHENS: A forest fire in was injured so she would have to re- competed in. It was this that led to ka” meeting. He said after the expiry, Greece has threatened Agencies turn home, but she had refused. her falling out with Belarusian team Nawaz had not applied for the archaeological site at The sprinters social media criti- officials and her consequent social UK eases a renewal. “If Nawaz Sharif the birthplace of the mod- WARSAW: In a dramatic series of cism of the way the team was being media outburst. wishes to come to Pakistan, ern Olympics amid the events, KrystsinaTsimanouskaya ar- managed led to her being singled She said she will now speak to Pol- travel curbs he can obtain a passport protracted European heat- rived in Poland after she said Bela- out as mentally ill on state televi- ish officials about her athletic fu- within 24 hours,” he said. wave. Firefighters waged rus team officials tried to force her sion. At that point, her grandmoth- ture on Friday. for several.. He said the embassy can “an all-night battle” over- to leave the Tokyo Olympics. er told her not to return. The sprinter expressed hopes of re- only issue a passport for his night on Wednesday to protect the site from fire in the south- Belarusian sprinter KrystsinaTsi- Several countries in the European turning to the Olympics and even her return to Pakistan. ern Peloponnese region near ancient Olympia, said Citizens manouskaya said she was "happy" Union offered help, with Poland country at some point, but only when From Page 01 Rasheed said that Pakistan Protection Minister MichalisChrisochoidis. “We will contin- to be in Poland on Thursday, after granting Tsimanouskaya a human- it is safe to do so. meaning that people com- has been trying to bring ue the battle all day in order to contain all the fronts and ex- claiming Belarus team officials itarian visa. Several activists have fled to Poland ing from these countries Nawaz back for a while but tinguish the fire. The conditions are difficult,” Chrisochoidis tried to force her to fly home from The 24-year-old thanked those who and other neighboring countries fol- will not have to quarantine is unable to do so. “Only said on Thursday. The site is where the Olympics were held the Tokyo Olympics. had backed her during the tense dip- lowing a crackdown on dissent led by if their test results are nega- Nawaz knows whether or every four years from 776 BC for more than a millennium. In her first press conference since lomatic standoff. President Alexander Lukashenko's tive and they have been fully not he wishes to come Regional Governor Nektarios Farmakis told state television landing in Poland a day prior, the ath- "It was the whole world, and these government. Lukashenko previously vaccinated with a vaccine back,” he remarked. it had been “saved for the time being”, but warned the danger lete told reporters and officials that people make me much stronger,'' headed the country's National Olym- approved by the UK. was “not over”. He hoped the fire would be brought under she was relieved to be "in safety." she said. She also said she stood pic Committee for almost a quarter of Fully vaccinated people UK arrests control with helicopters and firefighting planes. Tsimanouskaya sparked concern af- by her fellow Belarusian's right to a century before his son took over the and those under the age of In 2007, the same area was ravaged by wildfires that killed ter she sought protection with To- express themselves. role earlier this year. 18 coming to the UK from 11 over dozens of people but spared Olympia’s ruined sports ven- kyo 2020 officials on Sunday, say- "I want to tell all Belarusians not to be Tsimanouskaya will soon be joined by France will also no longer ues and temples. The fire department said 174 firefighters, ing Belarus team officials had tried afraid and if they're under pressure, her husband, ArseniZdanevich, who need to quarantine. racist abuse nine ground teams, 52 vehicles, two water-dropping planes to force her to leave the Games and speak out," Tsimanouskaya said. left Belarus this week after Poland Mexico and Georgia, along and four helicopters were tackling the fire, which broke return home. Despite her ordeal, KrystsinaTsi- granted granted him a visa. with the French overseas Tsimanouskaya revealed on Thurs- manouskaya does not want to give "Being forced to leave the Olympic area territories of Mayotte and Foreign Desk out on Wednesday. Described as Greece’s worst heatwave since 1987, the extreme weather phenomenon has baked day the dramatic sequence of events up on her running career. is one of the numerous examples of re- La Reunion, have been add- LONDON: Police in the Unit- the country for more than a week and is forecast to last that led her to fly home once she had Speaking more of her disagreement pressions used by the regime against ed to the red list, making it ed Kingdom have arrested until at least Sunday. It has sent temperatures spiralling to reached the safety of Poland. with the Belarusian officials, she Belarusians," said PavelLatushka, for- necessary for travelers com- 11 people in connection with 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) and created The athlete told reporters that her said she was scheduled to run a mer Belarusian government minister ing from there to quarantine the online racial abuse of tinder-dry conditions in shrub-land and forests. – DNA team official had told her to say she race at the Olympics she had never told DW on Wednesday. in government-run facilities. three Black English football All the changes will come players following the team’s into effect starting this com- performance in the Euro ing Sunday. 2020 final last month. All but one are men and range Pakistan to in age from 18 to 63 years old, police said. Marcus NZ confirms Pakistan’s tour after 18 years stay in the Rashford, Jadon Sancho and winners will return to Pakistan “I am pleased New Zealand Crick- try outside India to tour Pakistan Since the 2003 ODI series, Paki- BukayoSaka were targeted next year to play Test matches. et has accepted our offer to play and we share a close relationship stan have thrice hosted New Zea- red list on social media after the na- New Zealand will be the first side two additional Twenty20 Interna- with the PCB. land for ODIs in the United Arab tional team’s penalty shoot- to visit Pakistan in what will be a tionals. These will not only pro- “It’s great that, after such a diffi- Emirates with the Black Caps win- rom age out defeat to Italy on July 11. bumper 2021-22 season for the vide extra games to both the coun- cult time for Pakistan, internation- ning the 2019-10 and 2014-15 se- F P 01 Mayotte have also been English football’s governing local cricket fans and supporters. tries as part of their ICC Men’s al cricket is again being played in ries )2-1 and 3-2, respectively) and moved onto the red list. body, England manager Ga- Following New Zealand’s tour, Eng- T20 World Cup preparations, but the country.” drawing the 2018-19 series 1-1. Moreover, passengers from reth Southgate and British land’s men and women sides will will also allow New Zealand play- In the Super League, Pakistan However, Pakistan won the 2009- DNA red list countries need to Prime Minister Boris John- play white-ball matches in Pakistan ers to spend extra days in Paki- have 40 points from nine ODIs, 10 and 2018-19 T20I series by 2-0 take a COVID-19 test before son condemned the abuse LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board before West Indies are expected to stan, familiarise with our culture while New Zealand have won all and 3-0, respectively, while the they enter England — chil- at the time, along with other announced New Zealand will play arrive in Karachi in December for and enjoy our hospitality. three ODIs and are presently 2014-15 series was tied at 1-1. dren aged 10 and under do high profile figures, while three ICC Men’s Cricket World three ODIs and three T20Is. Aus- “With leading cricket playing sitting pretty on 30 points. The New Zealand drew the 2014-15 not need to take it. Khan a campaign grew for social Cup Super League ODIs and five tralia is scheduled to undertake a countries resuming their tours to seven top-ranked sides and World Test series 1-1 and won the 2018- said the coronavirus situa- media companies to step up Twenty20 Internationals on their full tour in February/March 2022. Pakistan in 2019, I remain confi- Cup hosts India will progress di- 19 series by 2-1. tion is better in Pakistan, their efforts against online first tour to Pakistan in 18 years. PCB Chief Executive Wasim dent and optimistic that the 2021- rectly for the ICC Men’s Cricket Series schedule except for Karachi, “and our hate on their platforms. Rawalpindi’s Pindi Cricket Sta- Khan: “Series against a top-ranked 22 season starting with the series World Cup 2023 to take place in 11 Sep – Arrival in Islamabad government has done tre- The UK Football Policing dium will be the venue of the 17, side like New Zealand will be a against New Zealand will prove to India in October/November 2023. 12-14 Sep – Room isolation mendous work in its COV- Unit (UKFPU), which is 19 and 21 September ODIs, while perfect start to a mouth-watering be a catalyst in rejuvenating our New Zealand last toured Pakistan 15-16 Sep – Training/practice/ ID-19 response”. conducting a hate crime the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in La- and highly-exciting home season talented youngsters while attract- in November 2003 when they intra-squad match “Pakistan’s coronavirus re- investigation into the inci- hore will stage the five T20Is from of red and white-ball cricket. The ing new fans to the game that has played five ODIs. A year before, 17 Sep – 1st ODI, Rawalpindi sponse has been acknowl- dents, said in a statement 25 September to 3 October. While 2019 World Cup finalists, who are the most passionate following in their last Test appearance in Paki- 19 Sep – 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi edged globally,” he said. The on Thursday that it had the Rawalpindi ODIs will count to- also the World Test champions the country.” NZC Chief Exec- stan was at the Gaddafi Stadium in 21 Sep – 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi Economist, in a report, had received more than 600 re- wards the ICC Men’s Cricket World and ranked third in T20Is, will utive David White: “We’re very May 2002, which is remembered 25 Sep – 1st T20I, Lahore ranked Pakistan at number ports of racist comments be- Cup 2023 qualification, third posi- draw tremendous attraction and much looking forward to returning for Inzamam-ul-Haq’s 329 and 26 Sep – 2nd T20I, Lahore three out of 50 countries who ing sent to England’s Black tion on the ICC T20I Team Rank- interest from the local fans, and to Pakistan for the start of their Shoaib Akhtar’s six for 11 in the 29 Sep – 3rd T20I, Lahore performed well in controlling players after the match. ings will be up for grabs in Lahore. will reinforce Pakistan’s status as home international season. first innings that set the platform 1 Oct – 4th T20I, Lahore The ICC World Test Championship a safe and secure country. “New Zealand was the first coun- for an innings and 324-run victory. 3 Oct – 5th T20I, Lahore the COVID-19 spread. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Friday, August 06, 2021 Biden admin Briefs approves Azerbaijan demonstrates clear 1st arms sale Israeli jets to Taiwan launch air position on Kashmir issue raids on Foreign Desk S. Lebanon The ambassador thanked Azerbaijan for supporting Pakistan in the Kashmir WASHINGTON: The Biden administration on Wednesday issue, and also added that “Azerbaijan has provided unshakable support. President gave the nod for its first po- gencies A tential arms sale to Taiwan, a Ilham Aliyev has clearly and plainly demonstrated his position on this issue” deal worth up to $750 million ANKARA: Israeli fighter that is likely to further stoke jets have launched air raids tensions with China. on neighbouring Lebanon DNA The US Defense Security following a second day of Cooperation Agency (DSCA) rocket fire from across the BAKU: As in Pakistan, rep- said the sale of 40 155mm border. resentatives of different M109A6 Paladin Medium “Earlier today [Thursday], religions live peacefully in Self-Propelled Howitzer Sys- rockets were fired from Leb- Azerbaijan, Pakistani Am- tem and related equipment anon into Israeli territory,” bassador to Azerbaijan Bilal has been approved. the Israeli air force tweeted. Hayee said at an event dedi- “This sale serves US na- “In response … fighter jets cated to the second anniver- tional, economic, and secu- struck the launch sites and sary of the abolition of the rity interests by supporting infrastructure used for ter- status of Jammu and Kash- the recipient’s [Taiwan] ror in Lebanon from which mir, Report informs. continuing efforts to mod- the rockets were launched. The ambassador thanked ernize its armed forces and “An additional target in the Azerbaijan for supporting Pa- to maintain a credible de- area from which rockets kistan in the Kashmir issue, fensive capability,” read a have been launched in the and also added that “Azerbai- DSCA statement. past was struck as well.” jan has provided unshakable “The sale will help improve Speaking to Israel’s YNet support. President Ilham the security of the recipient TV, Defence Minister Ben- Aliyev has clearly and plainly and assist in maintaining ny Gantz said: “This was an demonstrated his position on political stability, military attack meant to send a mes- this issue.” Bilal Hayee noted Islamic Cooperation (OIC) mir, but the Indian side Bilal Hayee said that recent- has held hearings on the hold a referendum so that balance, economic and pro- sage … Clearly we could do that, unlike other countries, will soon visit Azad Kashmir does not allow independent ly the Kashmir issue had situation in Kashmir and is the people living there vote gress in the region.” much more, and we hope we Azerbaijan does not apply (Free Kashmir). The ambas- journalists, representatives been brought up for discus- demanding the implementa- in which state they want to During former President won’t arrive at that.” double standards. sador said that “Pakistan of international organiza- sion by international organi- tion of UN Security Council live. Pakistan will accept the Donald Trump’s tenure, Gantz said he believed a He also said that represent- would also like to organize tions, and foreign observers zations three times. resolutions. In the occupied results of the referendum in Washington signed de- Palestinian faction had atives of the Organization of a visit to Jammu and Kash- there.” “The European Parliament provinces, it is necessary to Jammu and Kashmir.” fense deals worth $18 bil- launched the rockets. Small lion with Taiwan. Palestinian factions in Leba- The US sold weapons worth non have fired sporadically over $4 billion to Taiwan on Israel in the past. China makes last year, further straining Israeli aircraft routinely its already tense relations target Palestinian armed $360m with Beijing, which views groups in Gaza and sus- the deals as violations of the pected Hezbollah or Iranian investment “One China Policy.” targets in Syria but it was Beijing claims the island na- the first time since 2014 in Rashakai tion of Taiwan as a “breaka- that they had hit targets in ISLAMABAD: Century way province,” while Taipei Lebanon, the air force con- Steel (Pvt) Ltd, a Chinese insists it has been independ- firmed. Previous acknowl- company will invest $360m ent since 1949. edged military actions most- in the Rashakai Special Eco- ly involved artillery shelling. nomic Zone in Khyber Pakh- tunkhwa under CPEC. Azerbaijani Belarus to CPEC Project Director Dr. Liaquat Ali Shah said that all positions close its the utility facilities including come under electricity, gas, water, and border others for Rashakai Special Armenian fire Economic Zone would be completed by the end of Web Desk 2021. He said that in the DNA first phase, the Chinese iron Minsk: The president of Bela- and steel conglomerate be- BAKU: Baku today report- rus has ordered the country’s came the first foreign enter- ed that its army positions security forces to tighten con- prise to establish its plant came under fire from Arme- trol over the border with Lith- in the Rashakai Special nian units in the country’s uania, which had begun turn- Economic Zone under the four regions on the night ing away migrants attempting CPEC with a planned invest- leading to August 5. to cross from Belarus earlier ment of $50 million. He said The Azerbaijani Defence this week. that industrial relocation to Ministry reported that Lithuania, a European Un- Pakistan under the CPEC the units of the Armenian ion member state, has faced is our policy and other for- Armed forces fired at Azer- a surge of mostly Iraqi mi- eign companies are ready to baijani Army positions in grants trying to enter the invest in Pakistan.China-Pa- the direction of the Heydara- country irregularly in the kistan Economic Corridor bad settlement of the Sadar- past few months. The surge is a framework of regional ak region (in Nakhchivan is emerging as another RAMALLAH: Ambassador of Palestine to Malaysia Walid Abu Ali meeting with President of State of Palestine Mahmoud connectivity. – DNA exclave), Novoivanovka and source of tension between Abbas. The ambassador briefed the President about the working of Palestine embassy in Malaysia. – DNA Galakend settlements of the Belarus and its European Gadabay region, Istisu and neighbours to the west. Yellija settlements of the It says the flow has been a Kalbajar region, the Tazak- retaliatory tactic by Bela- Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir Youm-e-Istehsal end settlement of the Dash- rus’ President Alexander kasan region on August 4, Lukashenko after the EU event held in Dhaka starting from 14:50 to 00:00 sanctioned his country for di- (GMT+4). verting a plane flying to Lith- Qureshi were read out on the event in held in Ankara Small arms were used dur- ews esk uania to force it to land in the N D occasion. hold India accountable for reiterated Turkey’s support ing the attack by Armeni- Belarusian capital Minsk in In their messages, the Presi- DNA gross human rights viola- for the oppressed Kashmiris. an units stationed in the order to arrest a dissident on DHAKA: Kashmir dent and the Prime Minister tions in the IIOJK and hold Condemning the human Youm-e-Istehsal event in Arazdeyen settlement of board. On Tuesday, Lithuania of Pakistan reiterated call on ANKARA: The Embassy a plebiscite to settle the dis- rights violations and oppres- the Vedi region, Yukhari said it reserved the right to Dhaka reaffirmed support the international community of Pakistan Ankara organ- pute which is key to peace sion of Indian occupation to the oppressed people of Shorzha, Azizli, Shishgaya, use force to stop such irregu- to hold India accountable for ized an event to observe and stability in South Asia. forces in Kashmir, Ms Erdo- and Garaiman settlements lar immigration and turned Indian Illegally Occupied its illegal actions and crimes “Youm-e-Istehsal” as a show Both the President and the gan said that Turkey would re- Jammu & Kashmir. of the Basarkechar region, away 180 people attempting against the people of Indian of solidarity with the op- Prime Minister said that the main steadfast in its support the Ardanish settlement of to enter the country. The High Commission for Illegally Occupied Jammu and pressed people of the Indian Indian atrocities in IIOJK for the genuine cause of the Pakistan in Dhaka organized the Chambarak region, the Lukashenko on Thursday Kashmir (IIOJK) while renew- Illegally Occupied Jammu and are a manifestation of rising Kashmiris. ministry said. ordered defence and se- a virtual event today to ob- ing Pakistan’s commitment to Kashmir (IIOJK), held today Hindu Fascism that wants Ambassador Muhammad serve “Youm-e-Istehsal” to There are no losses or curity agencies to “close just struggle of the occupied in Ankara. Representatives to change the demographic Kashmiris till the realization Syrus Sajjad Qazi in his wounded among the mili- every metre of the border” express solidarity with the Kashmiri people for their of civil society, media, think- structure of the occupied ter- of their inalienable right to speech thanked the Turkish oppressed people of the In- tary personnel of the Azer- so migrants turned away by right to self-determination. tanks, and Kashmiris living ritory through new domicile self-determination and a just nation and the leadership for baijani Army. Lithuania could not get back dian Illegally Occupied Jam- The Foreign Minister in his in Ankara attended the event. rules and new land ownership resolution of the Jammu and their unwavering support for into Belarus. mu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Pa- message expressed solidar- Messages of the President laws. The people of IIOJK are Kashmir dispute, in accord- the oppressed Kashmiris in kistan community members ity with the people of IIOJK and Prime Minister of Paki- being subjected to collective ance with the relevant UNSC IIOJK. He urged the inter- Russia, as well as media representa- and reaffirmed Pakistan’s stan were read out by Deputy punishment by the Indian Oc- resolutions and the wishes of national community to come Azeri, Turkish tives attended the event. abiding commitment to the Head of Mission Arshad Jan cupation Forces, which have the Kashmiri people. forward and play their role Uzbekistan Messages of Hon. President Kashmir cause and its stead- Pathan. Showing solidarity turned the territory into the Turkish Parliamentarian Ms. in resolving this dispute as FMs hold Dr. Arif Alvi, Hon. Prime Min- fast support to the people of with the oppressed Kash- largest militarized zone in Asuman Erdogan, who is also per the wishes of the Kash- hold military ister of Pakistan Imran Khan Kashmir until the realization miris, Pakistani leadership the world. Pakistani leader- Chairperson of the Asian Par- miris through a plebiscite as phone call and Hon. Foreign Minister of their inalienable right to in their messages urged the ship reaffirmed continuation liamentary Assembly Group enshrined in the UN Security drills Makhdoom Shah Mahmood self-determination. international community to of its steadfast support to in the Turkish Parliament, Council Resolutions. Foreign Desk Foreign Desk

BAKU: Azerbaijan’s Foreign TASHKENT: Practicing Minister Jeyhun Bayram- sabotage actions behind ov discussed the deadly India paving the way for an apartheid in IIOJK the lines of a condition- wildfires in Turkey with his al enemy at the Termez Turkish counterpart Mev- The ambassador also drew similarities between Indian illegal actions in Kashmir and Israel’s mountain range by service- lut Chavushoglu during a attempts to disenfranchise Palestinians and depopulate Jerusalem of its indigenous population men of special forces units telephone conversation, the of Russia and Uzbekistan ministry’s press service re- tions. The Genocide Watch issued a the principles of rule-based inter- took place. ported on August 5. DNA genocide alert for IOJK. The UNSC national order and social justice. In the course of practical The ministers exchanged has held three hearings since 05 Au- He dwelt upon the principles of operations, the reconnais- views on the latest situation JAKARTA: The Embassy of Paki- gust 2019 on the issue. These con- Universal Declaration of Human sance groups of the Spe- with forest fires in Turkey, stan, in connection with Youm-e-Iste- sultations have reaffirmed the Coun- Rights and the universal tenets of cial Forces carried out a operations to extinguish and hsaal, held a webinar titled: ‘Jammu cil’s role in the dispute, repudiating freedom, justice and peace in the landing from the Mi-171 prevent their spread, as well and Kashmir Dispute and Its Impli- the Indian position that their actions world. He also mentioned about and N-215 transport-com- as the participation of Azer- cation on the Peace & Security in in IIOJK were an “internal affair”. the UN High Commissioner for bat helicopters using a baijani fire-fighters in these South Asia and Beyond on 5 August The ambassador mentioned that Human Rights’ report in Human parachute-free method, operations, the Azerbaijani 2021’. The webinar was organized Pakistan continues to stand with our Rights Council (HRC) in Febru- using launching devices. Foreign Ministry said. in collaboration with the reputed brothers and sisters in Kashmir and ary 2021 and India’s Citizenship Landing with the use of el- During the conversation, universities and organizations from we will extend all political, moral, Amendment Act which was dis- ements of mountain equip- Chavushoglu thanked Azer- various parts of Indonesia. The and diplomatic support to them until criminatory against the minorities ment was carried out from baijan for helping Turkey in Speakers included: the final resolution of Kashmir dis- and Kashmiris. a height of 25 meters to extinguishing forest fires. 1- H.E Ambassador Muhammad pute according to the aspirations of Professor Yusni Sabi stated that unprepared sites. In turn, Bayramov reminded Hassan, Ambassador of Pakistan to the people to be expressed through Indonesia’s founding principles After landing, the special that Azerbaijan has always Indonesia, Timor Leste & ASEAN. Kashmir dispute. He mentioned implementing a systemic program a free and fair plebiscite under the of Pancasila rejected injustice forces conducted recon- stood by brotherly nation 2 -Drs. Nur Munir, Head of Islamic about the illegal action taken by to transform the Muslim-majority auspices of the UN. and oppression and Indonesians naissance of the area, found and is ready to provide any and Middle Eastern Research Cen- India especially in the wake of 5 in the state to a minority. This law Professor Darni M. Daud mentioned support Kashmiris’ rights to and destroyed the camp of assistance to Turkey in tre, University of Indonesia. August 2019 in an attempt to de- paves the way for a demographic that Kashmir’s paradise had been self-determination conditional illegal armed these difficult times. 3- Prof. Dr. Yusny Saby, Leading Ac- prive the Kashmiris of their right apartheid in IIOJK and is in direct converted into hell by Indian occu- Dr. Zahir Khan stated that India groups. On August 4, Chavushoglu ademic. to self-determination, which has contravention of international law, pation forces. He stated that both was a terrorist state and the in- Also, the reconnaissance said at a press conference 4 -Dr. Zahir Khan, Chairman Kash- been rejected by Kashmiris as well especially Article 49 of the Fourth Pakistan and India had fought three ternational community must take groups worked out the that 40 fire engines with a mir Solidarity Forum as Pakistan. Revoking Article 370 Geneva Convention. wars over Kashmir. The dispute has cognizance of its illegal actions issues of removing the staff of 150 people and 1 5- Prof. Darni M Daud, Syahkuala and 35A of the constitution meant The ambassador also drew similar- become a nuclear flashpoint and against the innocent Kashmiris. sentry, conducting obser- plane with a staff of 10 peo- University Aceh that India is officially declaring ities between Indian illegal actions can engulf the wider region leading Ms. Khairunnissa Simbolon, and vation, making a march of ple would arrive in Turkey 6-Ms. Khairunnisa Simbolon - Lec- the UNSC resolutions, calling for in Kashmir and Israel’s attempts to towards World War III. He, there- Mr. Astiwi Inayah discussed the many kilometers to the as- from Azerbaijan on Thurs- turer in International Relations De- a free and fair referendum in Jam- disenfranchise Palestinians and de- fore, urged all stakeholders to work human rights tragedy going on in sembly point. day. Meantime, Turkish partment, Universitas Lampung mu and Kashmir, as null and void populate Jerusalem of its indigenous towards an amicable solution to the Jammu & Kashmir, and possible About 1,500 servicemen Anadolu agency reported 7- Ms. Astiwi Inayah - Lecturer in which is a slap on the face of the population. Not only Pakistan but dispute. solutions of the dispute. of the armed forces of the that a new group of Azer- International Relations Department, UN and its members. also a growing number of the inter- Professor Nur Munir, in his re- The Webinar was attended by more Russian Federation and the baijani fire-fighters, sent to Universitas Lampung He stated that by allowing non-Kash- national community, including the marks, highlighted Islamic teach- than 275 academics, scholars, intel- Republic of Uzbekistan are extinguish forest fires, had Ambassador Muhammad Hassan, miri Hindus (not Christians or United Nations, Genocide Watch, ings of confronting oppression and lectuals, researchers, members of taking part in the joint Rus- already arrived in Turkey. in his keynote address, gave a Muslims) to acquire property and Amnesty International, OIC etc. injustice and stated that Indone- political and religious organizations, sian-Uzbek exercise at the brief overview of the history of the settle in the state, India has started have condemned these illegal ac- sia’s foreign policy was based on and students. Termez training ground. IslamabadFRIDAY, AUGUST 06, 2021 | WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKPOST Australia Briefs expands Resolution of Kashmir issue lockdowns PML-N rejects new inquiry beneficial for Pak, India, China News Desk against SYDNEY: Almost two-thirds of Australia’s 25 million Shehbaz “We will be able to connect ourselves with Central Asia, and from Central Asia people were in lockdown Thursday, as the country’s DNA we will be able to connect with the European Union,” says Chaudhry Fawad faltering bid to bring a vir- ulent Delta outbreak to heel The Kashmiri leadership, which had been ISLAMABAD: While con- prompted a new wave of re- Saifullah siding with India, is now up in arms.” strictions. demning the initiation PM Imran, OIC delegation To a question, he said frankly speaking, of a new inquiry against The country’s two largest ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Infor- economic interests did matter, but India cities received a double Pakistan Muslim League mation and Broadcasting was paying a heavy price for the illegal (Nawaz) President Shehbaz discuss IIOJK situation blow in their efforts to re- Chaudhry Fawad Hussain occupation. If today the Kashmir dispute tain “Covid Zero” status, Sharif, PML-N Spokesper- has said the resolution of ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday describing the situation in Indian were resolved, India and Pakistan would son Marriyum Aurangzeb with authorities reporting Kashmir issue would pave Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and Palestine as a “huge injustice of history” said it become normal neighbours, he added. a record number of new termed the move a wicked the way for Pakistan, India was important for the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and world to take steps Prime Minister Imran Khan, he said, not NAB-Niazi nexus. coronavirus infections in and China to emerge as a to correct it. The prime minister expressed these views while talking to a delegation of once but at least seven times had elabo - Sydney and imposing a sixth Addressing to the media major economic hub of the the OIC Independent Permanent Human Rights Commission (IPHRC), which led by its rated his vision about ties with India. persons on Thursday, Ms lockdown for virus-weary world. “We will be able to connect ourselves Chair Dr Saeed Al-Ghufli called on him. He expressed grave concern about the egregious “Imran Khan is one of the few Pakistani Melbourne. Aurangzeb said that the with Central Asia, and from Central Asia we violations of human rights in IIOJK, which have assumed alarming proportions during leaders, who knows India like back of government’s decision to In total, about 60 percent will be able to connect with the European the last two years. The prime minister shared his deep anguish over the hardships and his hand,” he said, adding he (PM) had of the population -- in cities open a new probe against Union,” he said in an interview with a pri- suffering being endured by the people of the occupied territory, especially since 5 August friends in India and enjoyed celebrity sta - was an un- from Brisbane to Ballarat -- vate news channel. 2019 when Indians took illegal and unilateral measures in IIOJK. He added that the people tus there. are now being told to stay at couth attempt on part of Just imagine the magnitude of opportuni- of IIOJK, demanding their inalienable right to self-determination promised to them under “Once I went to India, they said if Imran Prime Minister Imran Khan home. ties the entire region had been missing due numerous UN Security Council resolutions, were being brazenly brutalized, extra-judicial- addresses a rally in Delhi it will be big - Until now, Australia has Niazi and NAB to harass the to irresponsible, illegal and oppressive Indi- ly killed, injured, maimed, tortured and arbitrarily detained. ger than his rallies in Pakistan. He is very PML-N president. dodged the worst ravages an policies, he remarked. The indiscriminate use of pellet guns had resulted in the mass blinding of Kashmiri youth. popular in India as well.” of the pandemic through a She was of the view that Fawad said what India did on August 5, However, despite using every single tool of oppression, India had failed to break the will Fawad said Imran had the vision that if Niazi-NAB nexus had been strategy of closing borders, 2019, no government in any other country of the Kashmiri people, he added. Dilating upon the Indian regime’s “Hindutva” ideology, both the countries came to terms on lockdowns, mandatory trav- exposed to the people and with sane mind, would have done. Unfor- the prime minister emphasised that Kashmiri Muslims were being targeted in order to Kashmir, then Pakistan, India and China in the courts during the last el quarantine, and aggres- tunately, there was a government in India suppress their demand for freedom from Indian occupation and repression. He under- would be at the centre of two biggest mar- sive testing and tracing. three years. Imran’s fabricat- which had no sense of international respon- scored that Muslims in IIOJK were being denied their fundamental right to self-determi- kets of the world. ed narrative of money laun- But those tools appear sibility. “They are not right people, they are nation as well as freedom of religion or belief. – DNA He said what Indian Prime Minister Modi blunted in the face of the dering and so-called account- extremists. RSS philosophy is very close to was doing and his way of thinking was ability has been destroyed highly transmissible Delta Nazism,” he said. Second World War annexed Austria to Modi’s bid of forced annexation of Kash - very close to Hitler. Modi believed that variant that is now threat- but the fire of jealousy is still Prime Minister Imran Khan, he said, had, Germany, it was the first time an attempt mir. “Obviously this is not possible. there was no international law, he be- burning, she added. ening one of the world’s last more than once in his speeches, referred was made to annex a nation (Kashmiris). They may try to convince the political lieved in extremist ideology of Hindutva, havens from Covid. Ms Aurangzeb asked the to the ideologies of Nazis and RSS being The minister said the whole world was parties in India but they should forget and he was trying to impose it on a very NAB-Niazi nexus if they Since a Sydney driver was pursued by the present Indian govern- stunned by Indian Prime Minister Naren- about the outside world. Even political large country like India without realizing infected with Delta by an couldn’t see the flour, sug- ment. “They are very close to Hitler in dra Modi’s action of August 5, 2019, and parties within India are not convinced. the consequences, not realizing how the ar, electricity, gas, and LNG international flight crew in their demeanour, attitude and actions,” the magnitude of reaction within and out - Indian National Congress is on record op - people would react to that, was very close mid-June, the area has re- scandals. She took the NAB he said, adding after Hitler, who in the side India reflected the implications of posing this action. to what Hitler tried to do in Europe. executive board to task for ported 4,319 cases and clus- condoning Rawalpindi Ring ters have popped up across Road and drug scams. the country. After six weeks of lockdown World must rouse in Sydney, the number Karachi of new infections in New South Wales state grew to suffers from its slumber 262 Thursday, the largest daily tally since the pandem- vaccine on Kashmir issue ic began. Health officials said almost shortages the Modi-regime’s actions all the new cases were in Nazir Siyal weren’t only Sydney, but a handful of an attack on infections in other districts DNA KARACHI: Chairman Paki- the occupied prompted state premier stan People’s Party (PPP) valley and Gladys Berejiklian to widen KARACHI: With thousands Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has its peaceful of people thronging vaccina- stay-at-home restrictions to said that India’s controver- people, but neighbouring areas. tion centres across the city, sial, unilateral and illegal also a bla- a shortage of the Sinopharm, decision to revoke Occupied tant attack on the legitimacy Sinovac, and AstraZeneca Jammu and Kashmir’s spe- and writ of International law, CJP takes vaccines is being witnessed, cial status was a desperate the will of the global popula- Sindh Health Department of- attempt to suppress the tion as expressed in the UN notice of ficials said Thursday. Kashmiris’ movement for Resolutions, and on the prin- The health department offi- independence. ciples and philosophy of co- attack on cials said vaccine reserves On the occasion of the existence, democratic values, have been exhausted at Youm-e-Istehsal (Kashmir and humanity. temple Expo Centre, Dow Ojha Siege Day) being observed “The siege of Occupied Kash- Hospital, and Sindh Gov- on August 5 to protest against mir by occupying Indian forc- ernment Children Hospital, the illegal merger of Occupied es will always be remembered Staff Report while supplies to inocula- ISLAMABAD: Suh Sangpyo, Korean Ambassador to Pakistan calls on Senator Syed Shibli Faraz, Kashmir into Indian territory, as a dark chapter in human tion centres at New Kara- Federal Minister for Science and Technology. – DNA the PPP Chairman said that history”, he said. ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice chi, Liaquatabad, and Lyari of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed have been suspended. on Thursday took notice of The officials said the first the attack on a Hindu tem- dose of Sinopharm, Sinovac, Farrukh asks China calls for proper, peaceful ple by a charged mob in and AstraZeneca vaccines Bhong village of Punjab’s are not being administered, Rahim Yar Khan district, a while a sparse number of Shehbaz to face statement said. jabs were available for those resolution of Kashmir issue The top judge took cogni- seeking a second dose. BEIJING: China on Thurs- a Chinese foreign ministry’s dia would live in harmony, Sichuan Province of China, sance of the incident after The majority of the people accountability day reiterated its consist- spokesperson Zhao Lijian peacefully resolve dispute the Pakistani side briefed MNA Dr Ramesh Kumar are being administered the while reacting to PML-N ence and clear position on said in response to a ques- between the two countries the Chinese side on the de- Vankwani, who is the pa- Moderna vaccine, they said. Zubair Ahmad Spokesperson Marriyum Au- Kashmir issue and called tion regarding completion through mutual dialogue, teriorating situation in Jam- tron-in-chief of the Pakistan The health department offi- rangzeb’s remarks. for its proper and peaceful of two years of India’s illegal and work together to main- mu and Kashmir, including Hindu Council called on cials said people had started ISLAMABAD: Minister of He said, Sharif family, during settlement under the Unit- act of August 5, 2019. tain peace and stability in its concerns, position and Chief Justice Ahmed at the visiting nearby and drive- State for Information and the tenure of PML-N govern- ed Nations (UN) Charter, On August 5, 2019, in viola- South Asia. current urgent issue. Supreme Court in Islama- through vaccination centres Broadcasting Farrukh Habib ment, set new records of pres- United Nations Security tion of the United Nations The remarks of the Chi- The Chinese side reiterated bad to discuss the issue of after the government had in- on Thursday asked Paki- surizing the state institutions, Council (UNSC) resolutions Security Council Resolu- nese spokesperson came that the Kashmir issue is a the temple attack. creased the number of inoc- stan Muslim League-Nawaz laundering their dirty money and bilateral agreements. tions on Jammu and Kash- at a time when entire Pa- dispute left over from histo- The chief justice “showed ulation centres. It will take (PML-N) President Shehbaz and committing corrupt prac- “China’s position on the mir and of international law, kistan nation is observing ry between India and Paki- grave concern over the at least a week for more Sharif to face accountability tices. Their outcry was only Kashmir issue is consist- India took unilateral meas- ‘Youm-e-Istehsal’ to protest stan, which is an objective tragic incident”, according vaccine doses to arrive in at NAB to prove his honesty. meant to protect the mon- ent and clear. The Kashmir ures in a bid to change de- the completion of two years fact, and that the dispute to a press release issued by the province, they said. Vac- “All the institutions in Paki- ey which they accumulated issue is an issue left over mography of Occupied Jam- of India’s illegal act of Au- should be resolved peaceful- the Supreme Court. cination centres have been stan are independent and during their stint through a from history between India mu and Kashmir and tried gust 5, 2019. ly and properly through the He fixed the matter be- overrun after the govern- working in accordance with record corruption, he added. and Pakistan and should be to obliterate the distinct Last month, in the joint UN Charter, relevant Secu- fore the court on August 6 ment announced penalties the Constitution. If Shehbaz The more corruption one properly resolved peacefully identity of Kashmiri people. press release of the Third rity Council resolutions and (today) at Islamabad, and for the unvaccinated, includ- Sharif is honest then why did during the PML-N ten- in accordance with the UN The spokesperson said that Session of the Foreign Min- bilateral agreements. China directed the Punjab chief ing blocked mobile SIMs is he afraid of presenting ure, the more rewarding Charter, relevant UN Se- as a common neighbour of ister’s Strategic Dialogue opposes any unilateral ac- secretary and inspector and barred access to offic- himself before the NAB,” official position he used to curity Council resolutions India and Pakistan, China of China and Pakistan held tions that complicate the general of police to appear es, restaurants, shopping Farrukh said in a statement get, Farrukh said. and bilateral agreements,” sincerely hoped that In- in Chengdu, capital city of situation. – APP for the hearing along with malls, and transport. a report. Dr Vankwani has also been summoned, the Turkey and statement added. Greece reel Pak, Iran to enhance trade through more routes US plans from raging The two leaders discussed in detail the integration of Pakistan-Iran relations, to allow wildfires regional development, economic cooperation and parliamentary ties vaccinated said that development in the border travelers News Desk Foreign Desk areas of Iran adjacent to Balochistan Raisi takes would further enhance people to TEHRAN: Long-standing religious, oath as Iran ANKARA: Turkish coast- people contacts and trade coopera- Foreign Desk guards evacuated hundreds cultural and social ties between Pa- tion between the two countries. of villagers away from a kistan and Iran need to be made the The two leaders also discussed is- President WASHINGTON: The United smouldering power plant basis for economic cooperation and sues facing the Muslim Ummah, States is planning to make it trade promotion. This was reiterat- especially the Kashmir and Pales- mandatory for all foreign trav- Thursday and Greek fire- Agencies fighters battled a major ed by Chairman Senate Muhammad tine. Chairman Senate said that the elers to be vaccinated against blaze near an ancient Olym- Sadiq Sanjrani during his meeting international community must play TEHRAN: Iranian President Ebra- COVID-19, domestic media pic site as a historic heat- with the newly elected President of a proactive role in supporting the him Raisi took the oath of office reported on Thursday. Under wave wreaked havoc across Iran, Dr. Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi. right of Kashmiris to self-determina- before parliament in the presence of the current travel restrictions Europe’s southeast. Chairman Senate is representing tion and preventing Indian atrocities the Judiciary chief and members of in the US, international trav- The two regional rivals have Pakistan at the swearing-in cere- in Indian occupied Kashmir. the Expediency Council and foreign elers have been severely cur- been united this week in mony of the newly elected Presi- He thanked the Iranian leadership guests in Tehran on Thursday. tailed to control the spread of their fight against disasters dent of Iran. The Chairman of the for its continued support for Kash- The swearing-in of the president in the delta variant. that top officials and experts Senate accompanied by a Parlia- miris’ right to self-determination. Iran is based on Article 121 of the Multiple US media outlets cit- link to increasingly frequent mentary Delegation called on the The Chairman Senate, while talk- constitution. According to the con- ed anonymous White House and intense weather events President of Iran, said a message ing to the newly elected President stitution, in the swearing-in ceremo- sources for the reports. The caused by climate change. received here. Chairman conveyed economic cooperation between the Ebrahim Raisi, the long-standing, of Iran, stressed the need to open ny, the Judiciary chief and members Biden administration report- Eight people have died and a message of good wishes from the two countries are far below the po- religious and cultural and trade re- more trade routes and establish bor- of the Expediency Council should be edly wants to reopen to vis- dozens have been hospital- , the Prime tential. Parliamentary diplomacy lations between Pakistan and Iran der markets in the border areas of present in the parliament. itors from abroad in a “safe ised across the southern Minister of Pakistan, the Parliament can play a key role in developing would be further integrated. The Balochistan to boost trade between Iranian Parliament (Majlis) Speaker and sustainable manner,” but coasts of Turkey since the of Pakistan and the people of Paki- these ties on a solid basis. Friend- two leaders also agreed to make the two countries. He requested Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf delivered no time frame was given. wildfires erupted last week. stan to Dr. Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi, ship groups in the Parliaments of joint efforts to address the growing Iran to ensure uninterrupted pow- a speech before the oath-taking cer- Currently, non-US residents The blazes in Greece this on his election as President of Iran the two countries can formulate challenges of Islamo-phobia. er supply from Balochistan to the emony on Thursday. who have been to China, week briefly cut off the main and assured all possible cooperation strategies to develop parliamentary Chairman Senate also stressed border areas of Gwadar, Turbat, Pakistan’s Chairman Senate, Af- the EU, UK, Ireland, Brazil, road leading to Athens and for further development of bilateral relations and increase trade volume. the need to increase the exchange Panjgur and Makran Division. The ghanistan’s President Mohammad South Africa and India in the saw worrying fires break relations. The two leaders discussed in de- of Parliamentary Delegations be- newly elected Iranian President Ashraf Ghani, Iraqi President Bar- previous 14 days are prohibit- out in Olympia -- the birth- Chairman Senate said that the long tail the integration of Pakistan-Iran tween the two countries and said said that obstacles towards promo- ham Salih, Venezuelan vice presi- ed from entering. The Biden place of the Olympic Games standing cultural, religious and so- relations, regional development, that further steps should be taken tion of regional trade would be re- dent, Bangladesh’s foreign minister, administration has faced pres- that is usually crowded with cial ties between the two countries economic cooperation and parlia- to promote economic ties and trade moved and the problems faced for deputy foreign minister of South sure to lift some restrictions tourists -- and on the eastern paved the way for further integra- mentary ties. On the occasion, the between the two countries. uninterrupted supply of electricity Korea, Ghana’s deputy foreign min- from other nations as well as island of Evia. tion of trade relations in the future. Chairman Senate hoped that un- Talking to the newly elected Presi- to the areas of Baluchistan would be ister arrived in Tehran to take part those separated from their Unfortunately, trade relations and der the leadership of Dr. Sayyid dent of Iran, the Chairman Senate resolved immediately. in the ceremony. loved ones. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]