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CITY SEHR IFTAR ISLAMABAD 03:56 am 06:46 pm FAISALABAD 04:02 am 06:43 pm LAHORE 03:57 am 06:38 pm terrorism rise KARACHI 04:41 am 06:59 pm SARGODHA 04:02 am 06:45 pm FIQA JAFARIA CITY SEHR IFTAR again: Imran ISLAMABAD 03:46 am 06:56 pm FAISALABAD 03:52 am 06:53 pm LAHORE 03:47 am 06:48 pm – directs the Interior Ministry to KARACHI 04:31 am 06:49 pm SARGODHA 03:52 am 06:35 pm investigate every aspect of the Quetta blast and get to the bottom of the matter

Briefs Special Correspondent Quetta blast was RAWALPINDI: Najibullah Ali Khil, Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan called ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan suicide attack: CTD on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ. – DNA Tougher has expressed deep sorrow and condemned the unfortunate Quetta blast that claimed five restrictions lives and injured many others on Wednesday Bureau Report night. In a tweet on Thursday, the premier on cards said that he is deeply saddened by the loss of QUETTA: The Counter Terrorism Depart- India using Afghan soil innocent lives in the “condemnable and cow- ment (CTD) on Thursday has confirmed that ardly terrorist attack in Quetta”. Quetta’s Sereena Chowk blast was a suicide DNA “Our nation has made great sacrifices in de- attack. According to the spokesperson of the CTD, the initial investigation proved that the to carry out terrorism ISLAMABAD: Special As- feating terrorism and we will not allow this blast that killed five people and injured 10 sistant to scourge to rise again. We remain alert to all regarding matter of issue To reply a question that liament to reflect the feelings others in yesterday’s blast in the parking lot the Prime internal & external threats,” read the prime Ali Furqan / VOA of the French envoy’s expul- either the government will of people on the caricatures of Sereena hotel was a suicide attack. Minister for minister’s tweet. Meanwhile, the Prime Min- sion from Pakistan over the remove French ambassador issue and government will Investigations are currently underway from ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Health Dr. ister’s Office has directed the Interior Minis- publication of blasphemous or not after approval of the look into the matter if resolu- different aspects, he added. The case of the president Dr. Arif Alvi says Faisal Sul- try to investigate every aspect of the blast and caricatures, said Pakistan’s Parliament, the Pakistan’s tion passed by the house. blast has been registered at the CTD police that considering the Parlia- tan has ex- get to the bottom of the matter. President Dr Arif Alvi. President responded “it is Dr Alvi, however, contend- station under charges of murder, attempt to ments vote on resolution pressed vexation over the According to a spokesperson, the premier He expressed these views too earlier to comment over ed that the Prime Minster murder and terrorism on the complaint of government would decide public’s non-compliance with had been monitoring the Quetta blast updates here in an exclusive in- this as the matter is Imran Khan of the view that the station head officer (SHO). Meanwhile, about the French ambassa- coronavirus SOPs and said till late last night. Security was tightened in terview with special yet under debate in the decision to remove the the death toll from bomb blast near Quet- dor expulsion and relations that people are not showing the city on Thursday after a powerful blast correspondent of Voice the parliament,” French envoy would not in ta’s Sereena Chowk has climbed to five with the Paris. seriousness; if the situation rocked the city, in which five people died and of America Ali Furqan. adding that some the favor of the country. after an injured succumbed to his wounds Although to set the foreign persists, taking strict meas- 10 others were injured in the provincial cap- He said that the resolu- definite remarks Pakistan’s President fur- during treatment at a private medical facil- policy is prerogative of the ures will become imperative. ital last night. The explosion occurred in the tion has been tabled in could be passed af- ther said that its time ity. According to the Civil Hospital authori- government, but Parliament Speaking to a private news parking area of a hotel located near the Ser- the Parliament as it was terwards. when the peace is glob- ties so far five people have lost their lives in can move its recommenda- channel, he cited the exam- ena Chowk, said the police. Several vehicles the forum which President Alvi says al requirement, adding the bomb blast, while 10 are injured. tions regarding any foreign ple of neighboring India, parked in the area caught fire after the blast. represents the resolution that the violent protests policy matter while it is where the coronavirus has the public to expel in Pakistan by religious responsibility of the gov- wreaked so much havoc that being a French en- groups are the result of ernment to look into the the number of new patients democrat- voy is move roadmap Parliament sets has increased exponentially Japan, British envoys ic country. in the par- Continued on Page 06 and there has been a severe shortage of oxygen. Answer- ing a question, Dr. Faisal COAS, Sultan said that 430,000 front condemn Quetta blast Pakistan receives 500,000 line workers have been vac- Afghan cinated in Pakistan. Pakistan The ambassadors expressed deepest sympathies envoy SinoVac vaccine doses also has a supply issue of and condolences to the families of the victims granted emergency authorisation to the about 7 million vaccines. Due discuss Zubair Ahmed SinoVac’s vaccine — CoronaVac. to shortage of supply, more This was the fifth coronavirus vaccine and vaccines could not be admin- Chinese envoy continuing peace ISLAMABAD: The National Command the third Chinese vaccine to be used in Pa- istered. A large number of and Operation Centre (NCOC) said kistan. Earlier, Pakistan had granted the vaccines will be available in his meetings in Quetta Staff Report Thursday a Pakistan Air Force plane car- authorisation to China’s two-dose Sinop- May and June, he added. rying 0.5 million Chinese-based company harm and single-dose Convidecia vaccine Khayam Abbasi RAWALPINDI: Najibullah SinoVac’s vaccine doses had landed at developed by the Cansino Biologicals. Ali Khil, Afghan Ambas- Shahid ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Sheikh the Nur Khan Airbase in Islamabad. UK’s AstraZeneca and Russian Sputnik V Shujaat Hamza sador to Pakistan called In a statement, the NCOC said Pakistan vaccines have also been approved by the Rashid on Thursday said that external elements are on General Qamar Javed blames PM, trying to destabilize Pakistan internally. Addressing had paid for the vaccine doses, clarifying DRAP. The CoronaVac vaccine, despite ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff that it was not via donation from China. its low efficacy rate, was allowed by the of Japan to Pakistan Mat- a press conference in federal capital, Sheikh Rashid (COAS) at GHQ, today. cabinet for strongly condemned the Quetta blast which claimed The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pa- health authorities to counter the third suda Kuninori has strongly During the meeting, mat- kistan (DRAP), earlier this month, had wave of the pandemic in Pakistan. condemned the terrorist lives of five people and said that he has directed Chief ters of mutual interest, sugar crisis attack in the parking lot of Secretary to investigate the incident. He rejected regional security situation a local hotel in Quetta, Ba- speculation that the Chinese ambassador was at the including Afghan Peace hotel when the blast took place, saying that the dip- Staff Report lochistan on Wednesday and Process, enhanced bilateral express his sorrow over the lomat was somewhere else. He said that the Chinese security and defence coop- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan loss of precious lives. ambassador to Pakistan is still in Quetta but at some- eration and effective bor- Muslim He expressed his deepest place other than the hotel and is safe after last night der management between League- sympathies and condolenc- suicide attack. Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong the two brotherly countries N a w a z es to the families of the vic- Rong also tweeted on Thursday “Impressive visit of were discussed. (PML-N) tims and prayed for the ear- Rashakai Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and effective COAS reiterated that peace senior leader ly recovery of the injured, communication with all stakeholders in regard to the in Afghanistan means peace Shahid Kh- said a press release issued SEZ to secure its development and growth. in Pakistan. Our sole aim is aqan Abbasi on Thursday here on Thursday. support the Government attack in Quetta. helping Afghan’s achieve a has blamed Prime Minis- “My thoughts and prayers of Pakistan and its security In a tweet, he said that such peaceful, sovereign, demo- ter (PM) Imran Khan and are with the families of the forces to combat terrorism. acts could not diminish cratic, stable and prosper- his cabinet for sugar cri- victims of this gruesome Meanwhile, British High Pakistan and United King- ous Afghanistan. sis. Talking to media, the incident. Japan condemns Commissioner (HC) to dom’s resolve against ter- Visiting dignitary appreciat- PML-N leader claimed that terrorism in all its forms”, Pakistan Christian Turn- rorism. Thoughts are with ed Pakistan’s contributions National Accountability Bu- he said. The ambassador er said on Thursday that those affected by the explo- for conflict prevention in reau (NAB) is only made further stated that the all thoughts and prayers sion in Quetta last night and the region and relentless for opposition parties. He Government of Japan was were with those affected by resolve against terrorism support provided in Afghan further refused to apologize committed to continuing to Wednesday night’s suicide will not diminish. Peace Process. from National Assembly (NA) speaker Asad Qaiser. Earlier, a letter had been issued to Shahid Khaqan Abbasi over verbal spat with Speaker of National Assem- Senate chairman for enhanced bly Asad Qaiser. Pakistan-Azerbaijan relations Inside... Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali Alizada meets Sadiq Sanjrani; DC Faisalabad checks says his country wants to further strengthen ties with Pakistan commodities’ quality at Ramzan bazaar – Page 02 Staff Report

Reforms in tax system ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman, Govt’s top priority: PM Imran Khan Muhammad SadiqSanjrani during – Page 03 meeting with Ali Alizada, Ambassa- dor of Azerbaijan has emphasised the IRS webinar on RSS promotion of Parliamentary linkages and its role in Indian between Pakistan and Azerbaijan to politics and society enhance bilateral trade, investment – Page 04 and tourism. He said that the present India’s repeated state of bilateral economic ties does humiliations not commensurate with the potential – Page 05 and there is need to explore possibility Disputed memo of cooperation in diverse fields. The on Bosnia sparks Ambassador of Azerbaijan called on fears of violence Chairman Senate here at Parliament – Page 06 House on Thursday. Senate Chairman said that mutual sup- ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani Chinese investors keen port on the conflicts of Nagorno-Kara- exchanging views with Ambassador of Azerbaijan to invest in mining Ali Alizada at Parliament House. – DNA & power sector bakh and Kashmir testifies to close – Page 07 understanding between Islamabad and ening steadily. “We want our relation- Pakistan and Azerbaijan have always Baku. He said that strong relationship ship to grow further by utilizing the supported each other at internation- Pakistan highly values between Azerbaijan and Pakistan is potential” Sanjranireiterated. al forums which are testimony to the ties with Saudi Arabia: visible from the frequency of high level Sanjrani said that Pakistan highly fact that both value bilateral relations. President Alvi interaction between the two sides and values is cordial and brotherly rela- – Page 08 the defence cooperation is strength- tions with Azerbaijan. He said that Continued on Page 06 IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Friday, April 23, 2021 Nine cops Briefs DC Faisalabad checks commodities’ suspended Shops, stores DNA sealed quality at Ramzan bazaar FAISALABAD: Nine police officers including station over SOPs He asked for submitting departmen- house officer (SHO) City Ishfaq Mughal tal performance reports regarding Tandlainwala have been violation surveillance and prevention activi- suspended over the charge FAISALABAD: On the instructions ties daily. He cleared that the care- of the death of a man in cus- of Punjab Govt, the benefits of lessness from duties should not be tody. DNA Ramzan Bazars is being provided to tolerated and stern action would be A police spokesman said the masses and proper monitoring taken against the officials showing on Thursday that a Mazhar LAHORE: The city district is being carried out to maintain the poor performance in this regard. Iqbal of Chak No 403-GB administration sealed super Ramzan arrangements. This was Deputy Commissioner said that the had allegedly developed stores, shops and restau- stated by Deputy Commissioner strict monitoring of the anti dengue illicit relations with a wom- rants in the provincial cap- Muhammad Ali while visiting to measures is being carried out by an of Nazeer Town. He was ital and imposed fine over Ramzan Bazar Riaz Shahid Chowk the District Administration to make caught by some relatives of violation of the coronavirus for reviewed the prices and quality the preventive and precautionary the woman when he came to related standard operat- of essential items including fruits, measures a success on durable meet her at night. They se- ing procedures (SOPs), on vegetables, sugar, rice, mutton and basis. During the meeting District verely tortured him, declar- Thursday. chicken. He said that the Punjab Coordinator for Epidemics control ing him as a dacoit. Later, According to a spokes- Government is taken all out meas- gave detailed briefing on indoor and they called police and hand- person for the district ures for providing relief to the out door surveillance and informed ed him over to the Tandlian- administration, Assistant consumers during the holy month that action was also taken against wala police Elite force. The Commissioner (AC) Cantt of Ramzan and Ramzan Package shopkeepers for not maintaining man was in very serious Zeeshan Ranjha and AC is being implemented for provid- cleanliness. condition when the police Shalimar Mansoor Ahmed ing subsidy on flour and sugar. He 1887 bags of sugar seized arrested him. Later he died Qazi sealed various super expressed his satisfaction over the The district administration has tak- in the police custody before stores including Euro Store Ramzan Bazaar arrangements and en grand action against the hoard- provision of any medical at Tajpura and Bedian Road, stressed upon maintaining these ings of sugar and seized 1887 bags treatment. and Supreme Mark at Canal arrangements in letter and spirit. of 50 kg of sugar stored in different The relatives of Mazhar Road over the SOPs viola- Adding he said that it was appeciale informed that 329140 Kilogram sug- Khurram Pervaiz, CEO DHA Dr. regard. He asked the ACs for hold- gowdons during the last three days Iqbal alleged that the police tion. steps to provide all daily essential ar was sold in bazars in previous 10 Bilal Ahmad, District Coordinator ing Tehsil Emergency Response while the Assistant Commissioners tortured the man to death. AC Model Towm Ibrahim items on cheaper rates under one days and 25789 bag of 10 kg of flour Epidemics Control Dr. Zulqarnain Committee meeting on regular ba- raided various warehouses in 15 The CPO suspended nine Arbab and AC City Fizan roof which was a big relief to the was sold lastday. and other officers from different sis and reviewed the performance days and recovered a total of 7111 police officers including Ahmed sealed Euro Stores public. He said that Special Price Meeting held for Anti Dengue departments attended the meeting. of departments in connection with bags of sugar and sold them at of- SHO City Tandlianwala In- at Scheme Mor and Garden Control Magistrates had been mobi- The meeting of District Emergen- Deputy Commissioner directed the anti dengue. ficial rates in the general market. spector Arshad Randhawa, Town. AC Model Town also lized to check the prices of essential cy Response Committee for Anti departments to more gear up the He said that the officers of con- During the raids 11 warehouses Muharrar Khizar Hayat, arrested the manager of commodities in the general market Dengue was held at DC office which surveillance against dengue and cerned departments should be were sealed and 7 cases were reg- night Muharrar Abrar and Euro Store Garden Town and profiteers were being dealt with was presided by Deputy Commis- collective efforts were required to active in field to achieve the desire istered besides 6 persons were ar- Elite force officials, added over sugar price violation. iron hand. Deputy Commissioner sioner Muhammad Ali. ADCG stop the breeding of larvae in this results of the anti dengue campaign. rested. the spokesman. The teams also inspected public and private transport vehicles and issued warn- Eid gifts ings to transporters and Yasmin Rashid drivers to follow the corona- distributed virus SOPs strictly. warns against hike in among FDA FESCO dengue fever cases employees sioners and DCs to supervise issues power Staff Report personally the anti-dengue shutdown campaigns. She urged for in- DNA LAHORE: Punjab’s Health dicating hot spots of dengue notice Minister Yasmin Rashid has to eliminate dengue larvae. FAISALABAD: The Faisal- warned against hike in den- Rashid also appealed people abad Development Author- FAISALABAD: The Faisal- gue fever cases due to more to keep their homes, shops ity (FDA) distributed Eid abad Electric Supply Com- rainfall in the province. and offices clean. “We have gifts among employees of pany (Fesco) issued a shut- Provincial health minister to fight dengue virus with a class four, here on Thurs- down notice Monday due said that surveillance testing coordinated strategy like the day. to necessary repair, main- of suspected cases of den- coronavirus”, health minis- Chairman FDA Ch Latif tenance and expansion of gue virus has been stepped ter said. The health minister Nazar was chief guest while electricity lines. up adding that medicines urged the administration to Director General FDA Dr According to the notice is- have been made available work hard to control dengue Faisal Azeem and others sued by the company, power for dengue patients at all in province adding that negli- were also present on the supply from Parokianwala ISLAMABAD: A delegation comprising of Representatives of Flour Mills calls on government hospitals. The gence will not be tolerated in occasion. feeder emanating from 132- Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad. – DNA minister directed all commis- surveillance of dengue virus. FDA Chairman distributed KV Narwala Road grid sta- Eid gifts arranged by the tion will remain suspended staff union and expressed from 6 am to 12 noon while well wishes for the employ- Ishaq Mill, Johal, Pride, DC reviews progress Commissioner Sargodha visits ees of the department. Ehsan Yousuf, Nagra Mills, He also hailed the noble Habeeb Haseeb, Ziyarat, of uplift schemes effort of the staff union for FESCO-4, al-Zamin, Zahid welfare of the employees Ramzan Sasta Bazaar working in class four. Jee, Asim Mills, Shehbaz Garments, Bibi Jan, M-tex DNA He assured on the occa- Mills, Khursheed Mills, Dr Farah Masood talked to the buyers and asked sion that issues related to FAISALABAD: Divisional Commissioner (DC) Saqib Faisal Spinning, Fesco-5 and the promotions of the staff Manan Thursday held a detailed visit of different areas Fesco-6 feeders originating them about the facilities available at the bazaar would be resolved soon and from 132-KV Bandala grid of NA-107. of Rs 375 at Ramzan ba- ered narcotics from their Sargodha district on regu- added that it was also the station will observe shut- MNA Sheikh Khuram Shehzad also accompanied him. Mehboob Ahir zaars in sufficient quantity. possession here on Thurs- lar basis. responsibility of the work- down from 6am to 5 pm on The officers and party workers were also present. Dr Farah said that an agri- day. Talking to reporters here, ers to perform their duties Monday (April 26). – APP The DC reviewed the uplift schemes in the constituency, SARGODHA: Commis- culture fair price shop was According to a police she said that 38 vacancies honestly. available funds and details of constructions. He directed sioner Sargodha Dr Farah also set up at the bazaars spokesperson, Sahiwal po- of patwaris were lying va- the officers concerned for monitoring progress of the Masood visited Ramazan ba- where fruits and vegetables lice conducted raids and ar- cant in Sargodha tehsil, 29 PHA marks PMSA marks staff on daily basis for early execution of the schemes. zaar at Company Bagh here were available at 25 per rested Muhammad Imran in Shahpur, 21 in Salan- 4 dacoits arrested on Thursday and checked cent less prices than the and Ahsan besides recover- wali, 32 in Sahiwal, 24 in Earth Day World Earth Sadar police have arrested four dacoits and recovered the quality of the commod- market rates. ing 2.740 Kg hashish. Kot Momin, 22 in Bhera looted money, motorcycles and illicit weapons from their ities being sold there. She talked to the buyers The police registered sep- and 19 vacancies were in Day possession. She was accompanied by and asked them about the arate cases against the Bhalwal. Bureau Report A police spokesman said on Thursday that SHO Sadar In- Deputy Commissioner facilities available at the accused and started inves- The DC said that the can- spector Ayub Sahi, along with his team, conducted raids Naila Baqir and Assistant bazaar. She expressed sat- tigation. didates must be a resident FAISALABAD: The Parks DNA and arrested four dacoits including Zafar, Shaukat Ali, Commissioner Umer Daraz isfaction on implementation Applications for vacant of Sargodha district, and and Horticulture Authority Samar Abbas and Amir Masih who were wanted to the Gondal. of the coronavirus related posts of patwaris the applications could be in collaboration with the KARACHI: Pakistan Mar- police in a number of dacoity, robbery and other cases. The commissioner visited standard operating proce- Deputy Commissioner sent by April 25 for Sar- District Education Authori- itime Security Agency The police also recovered cash of Rs100,000, three mo- various stalls and told the dures (SOPs) at the bazaar. Naila Baqir Thursday said godha tehsil, and for all ty observed Earth Day here (PMSA) Thursday marked buyers that sugar was avail- Two drug peddlers applications have been other tehsils by April 30 in on Thursday. the World Earth Day and torcycles, six mobile phones, four illicit pistols and other able at the rate of Rs 65 per arrested invited from eligible can- the office of the assistant Provincial Minister for carried out various activi- items from their possession while further investigation is under progress. kilogram and 10-kilogram The police arrested two didates for recruitment commissioners concerned Colonies & Culture Mian ties in connection with the wheat flour bag at the rate drug peddlers and recov- of 185 patwaris in BS9 in during the office hours. Khayal Ahmed Kastro, Di- day. rector General Asma Ezaj PMSA organized a painting Cheema, CEO Education competition in this regard Ali Ahmed Sian and others which was participated with Welfare of indigent stratum were present on the occa- zest and zeal by the officers sion. and personnel of the Agen- Khayal Ahmed Kastro along cy, said a news release. is govt’s responsibility: CM with children who were gath- Besides, beach cleaning ered in D-ground park plant- activities were also carried The CM announced that needy segments of the ed sapling and made a firm out at Pasni and other coast- society would be provided opportunities through belief that maximum trees al areas. Moreover, more will be planted to make the jetty cleaning drive was also Ehsaas Programme as the special package pollution free environment conducted in areas around ment, he said, adding the life and wheelchairs would and city atmosphere. PMSA headquarters. The minister said that plan- Banners were also displayed Abid Raza government was committed also be provided to the to providing every possible physically challenged per- tation was the only way to on various locations at Ka- express love with soil and rachi fisheries and adjacent LAHORE: Ameen Punjab resource to help the impe- sons to move without dif- Bait-ul-Maal Council Malik cunious stratum. ficulty. achieve the objectives of areas. It is pertinent to Earth Day. mention that April 22nd is Muhammad Azam called The CM announced that Along with it, the scope of on Punjab Chief Minister needy segments of the so- shelter homes and almon- PHA Director General observed as World Earth said that a clean & green Day globally and people in- Sardar Usman Buzdar and ciety would be provided op- ries was being expanded, briefed him about the or- portunities through Ehsaas he declared and regretted campaign was being im- cluding major stakeholders plemented by the Parks across the world take part ganisational performance Programme as the special that welfare of the pover- and programs. package had been given to ty-stricken segments was and Horticulture Authority in civic activities and work and large number of sap- towards raising awareness Talking on this occasion, the the womenfolk, elderly cit- ignored in previous tenures CM re-emphasised that the izens and differently-abled and no government paid lings were being planted about critical issues being in parks, crossings, green faced by the earth. government was committed persons. any heed to work for the to resolving problems faced Meanwhile, sewing ma- deprived segments of the belts alongside the roads The World Earth Day is and other available spaces official UN designated day by the people, adding that chines would be given to the society. the welfare of the indigent widows and jobless women In fact, such segments were in the city. She urged the marked internationally. civil society to also par- The theme of of the World stratum was a responsibility to earn their livelihood, he kept ignored in the past, he of the government. stated. regretted. ticipate in the plantation Earth Day 2021 is “ Restore drive. our Earth”. The government had taken Similarly, the CM said that On the other hand, the PTI several steps to bring the assistive devices would be government had worked for FAISALABAD: Provencial minister Khayal Kastro , MPA Fidous disfranchised segments given to hearing-impaired the rehabilitation of needy Rai and DG PHA Aasma Ijaz Cheema along with school children planting Two bodies 19 arrested into the sphere of develop- persons to live a normal persons, he added. over gambling sapling in D-Ground Park. – DNA found charges FAISALABAD: Two bodies Engr Hafiz Naeem bursts on Rs 500,000 given to including one of a newborn FAISALABAD: The police boy were found from differ- Thursday arrested 19 per- 11 injured cops ent parts of the city during sons on the charge of gam- government economic policies past 24 hours. LAHORE: Inspector General Lahore and Sheikhupura po- Police spokesman said on bling, along with Rs 20,980 moves. from the same country was and no country in the world of Police (IGP) Punjab Inam lice personnel. stake money from different DNA The leaders strongly con- not as big to collapse the would dare to take a head Thursday that some pas- Ghani has said that during He visited all the injured one sersby witnessed corpse of parts of the city. demned the French ruling economy. Apart from the on collision against Paki- the violent protests of the by one and gave them cash A police spokesman said that KARACHI: Representatives regime for instigating senti- aspect, he said, the govern- stan due to the geopolitical a 65-year-old man lying at a banned outfit, the Punjab prizes and certificates of ap- deserted place in the area Dijkot police conducted a raid from the Christian commu- ments of almost two billion ment should take the issue and strategic location of the police personnel performed preciation while the officers and nabbed 12 persons in- nity and leaders of the Ja- Muslims across the globe. seriously as standing by a country. of Raza Abad police station their duties with bravery and present at the function ap- and informed the police. cluding Muhammad Shaban, maat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi The speakers urged the just cause itself is an obliga- The JI leader said that the perseverance, which was ful- plauded and paid homage etc. while gambling on cards. Minority Wing on Thursday federal government to have tion for the government of French government hurt Similarly, the police also ly appreciated at the govern- to the services of the brave found body of a newborn The police also recovered Rs held a joint press confer- some courage and come out Pakistan. The government the sentiments of billions mental and public levels. personnel. 15,290 stake money, mobile ence with Engr Hafiz Naee- of the hysteria of economic should realize that the hon- of people on the earth and boy lying at a deserted He said this while address- Addressing the personnel, place in Railway colony in phones and other items from mur Rehman at Idara Noor- setbacks. or of Holy Prophet (SAW) was not ashamed of it. He ing a ceremony at the Cen- the IG Punjab said ceremo- them. Rail Bazaar police also e-Haq and demanded of the Speaking on the occasion, is a matter of life and death continued that the entire factory area. The police tral Police Office here on nies would be organised in dispatched both corpses nabbed 7 persons including government to kick out JI Karachi chief Engr Hafiz for each and every Muslim, world needs to realize the Thursday. He distributed Rs their districts to encourage Arif etc. on gambling charg- the French Ambassador in Naeemur Rehman said that he said. nefarious mentality behind to the mortuary. Further 500,000 each and CC-1 cer- the injured officers and per- investigation was under- es. – APP protest against the French the difference between ex- He further said that Paki- what happened in France tificates among 11 injured sonnel. – APP government’s blasphemous ports to France and imports stan is an atomic power on state level. way, said police. – APP 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEFriday, April 23, 2021 Secretary Briefs Reforms in tax system Govt’s MoIT Capital visits PAL reports 549 Ibrar Khan top priority: PM Imran Khan ISLAMABAD: Federal virus cases Secretary for Information The EAC will follow a consultative process and initiatives to optimize and further Technology Shoaib Sid- Shaheen Hanif diqui on Thursday visited ISLAMABAD: The COV- strengthen the financial and economic policies aimed at enhancing public welfare Pakistan Academy of Let- ters (PAL) and met the ID-19 cases continued to should be suggested to provide Institutional Reforms and Auster- tive process and suggest policy surge in the federal capital Chairman, PAL Dr. Yousuf Zubair Ahmad relief to them. He said reforms in ity Dr. Ishrat Hussain, SAPM on initiatives to optimize and further Khushk. as 549 new corona cases the tax system and simplifying it Overseas Pakistanis & Human strengthen the financial and eco- were reported from the city Speaking on the occasion, ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister is the priority of the government. Resource Development Syed Zu- nomic policies aimed at enhancing Secretary IT said that no during the last 24 hours, Na- Imran Khan has directed the Eco- Imran Khan said the Economic lfiqar Abbas Bukhari, SAPM on public welfare. tional Command and Opera- society can progress with- nomic Advisory Council to pres- Advisory Council has been estab- Poverty Alleviation and Social The Finance Minister formulated out knowledge and liter- tion Center (NCOC) said on ent a road-map envisaging short, lished to take advantage of the Safety Dr. Sania Nishtar, SAPM sub-groups and assigned areas for Thursday. According to an ature, adding that he was medium and long-term measures inputs of prominent economic ex- on Revenue Dr. Waqar Masood, further deliberation and directed very fond of books and liter- official of NCOC, as many as for economic stability and sus- perts in order to put the economy Chairman FBR, Chairman BOI to firm-up proposals after seek- 375 cases were reported on a t u r e , s a i d a p r e s s r e l e a s e . tainable growth. He was chairing on strong footing. and Governor State Bank of Pa- ing input from all concerned. The Secretary IT assured the Wednesday while 530 cases a meeting of the Economic Advi- The Prime Minister said as a re- kistan Dr. Reza Baqir participat- Finance Minister emphasized to were reported on Tuesday. Chairman PAL all possible sory Council via video link in Is- sult of government’s steps, the ed as official members. The EAC present short, medium and long- cooperation in projection of He said so far 71,533 cases lamabad on Thursday. The Prime business environment has im- meeting was also attended by the term plans with respective time- were reported from the fed- PAL literary programmes. Minister said the aim of the road- proved and the confidence of en- leading representatives from the lines for an effective way forward. He also agreed to extend eral capital and 649 deaths map should be to further organize trepreneurs stands restored. He private corporate sector. The EAC will meet frequently and were reported from Islama- his ministry cooperation in important sectors of the economy said it has remained endeavor of Finance Division today. Federal In his opening remarks, the Fi- members would present recom- completion of Academy fu- bad Capital Territory (ICT) including energy, construction, the government to not only frame Minister for Industries and Pro- nance Minister welcomed all the mendations before the Committee while 57,979 patients had ture projects. agriculture, tourism, social protec- policies in consultations with the duction Makhdum Khusro Bakht- official and private members and for detailed discussion. Earlier, Chairman PAL said been recovered completely. tion, subsidies, Small and Medi- business community but also en- yar, Federal Minister for National emphasized the importance of The SAPM on Revenue Dr. Waqar Meanwhile, on the direction that the Academy is work- um enterprises, remittances and sure their continuation. Food Security and Research Syed evolving consensus on macro-eco- Masood made a detailed presenta- ing on a solid foundation for of the Ministry of National public private partnership besides According to a press statement, Fakhar Imam, Federal Minister nomic stabilization measures and tion and outlined key priority areas Health Services, the district the promotion of literature bringing stability to prices. Federal Minister for Finance for Economic Affairs Division reform agenda for an inclusive and for productive discussion including and the welfare of writers. administration of Islamabad The Prime Minister said instead and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin has Omar Ayub Khan, Adviser to the sustained economic growth after sustained and inclusive economic had continued surveillance of He also briefed him about of imposing more taxes on the chaired the first session of the PM on Commerce Abdul Razak taking all stakeholders on board. growth, employment generation the activities under the different streets of the capi- people, out of box solutions EAC after its re-constitution at the Dawood, Advisor to the PM on The EAC will follow a consulta- and stability mechanism. tal to reduce transmission of P A L a n d f u t u r e p l a n s . the infection in the selected Dr. Yousuf Khushk said that streets and other sectors. information technology is They also started taking ac- Culture important the need of the hour, add- PM’s Advisor on National Food ing that no sector can truly tion on a violation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for promotion of develop without it. related to the coronavirus He said that with the coop- while visiting marriage halls, Security meets Chairman PARC eration of I.T, the Academy markets, and petrol pumps the tourism: CM GB would run on modern lines. by its inspection teams. The PARC is the apex national agri research organization of qualified scientific inspection teams have been Shujaat Hamza COVID-19 directed to impose fines on manpower playing a key role for ensuring the national food security owners of different shops ISLAMABAD: Culture has an important role in the promo- cases in in case of SOPs violation. tion of tourism and cannot be ignored, said chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan KhalidKhursheed Khan in a meeting with Attock surged Director General, Pakistan National Council ofthe Arts Dr. Five car lifters Fouzia Saeed. Chief Minister G.B appreciated theefforts of aisal unir Dr.Fouzia Seed for the promotion of culture and specially F M arrested, regionalculture PNCA’s offices in G.B will certainly play a ATTOCK: The number of six vehicles great role in promotingnorthern areas culture and bring its confirmed novel coronavi- artist to the main stream at National andinternational lev- rus cases in Attock surged recovered el. Earlier the DG, PNCA thanked the chief Minister for to 1837 as 11 more pa- theirhelp and cooperation in establishment of PNCA re- tients was tested positive gional office. Fouzia Seeddiscussed the importance of cul- on Thursday,said an offi- Mehmood Abdullah ture with the Chief Minister and put forward few proposals cial source. District focal ISLAMABAD: Anti-Vehicle including separate directorate for culture, establishmentof person for Covid-19 Kashif Lifting Cell (AVLC) of Islam- a culture Centre with auditorium for culture activities. The Hussain has informed abad Police has arrested five Chief Ministerassured all kinds of support to DG, PNCA to among newly positive pa- car lifters and recovered six carry out her target of culturaldevelopment in the area. Fou- tients as many as 9 to Haz- vehicles from them worth zia Saeed also assured her all out support tomaterialize the ro while two belonged to millions of rupees, a police ideas of promotion of art and culture. Attock city. spokesman said on Thursday. ing a key role for ensuring collaboration with private seeds of approved varieties, He said that it was highest According to details, a spe- Khayam Abbasi the national food security. sector. While talking about herbal products, bakery/fro- number of single day posi- cial team of AVLC headed by Owing to the hard-work of serious financial crunch, zen products etc. CDA starts crackdown tive cases from Hazro dur- DSP Malik Basheer Ahmed ISLAMABAD: Mr. Jamshed these scientists, Pakistan Chairman told about budget Mr. Jamshed Iqbal Chee- ing current year. succeeded to arrest five car Iqbal Cheema, Advisor to is now self -sufficient in its deficit and financial liability ma emphasized, PARC has He informed that the num- lifters identified as Sajjad, Prime Minister of Pakistan major food items like wheat, to be paid in pension and contributed significantly in against encroachments ber of active patients in the Yousaf Khan, Aftab, Usman on National Food Security rice, sugarcane, maize etc. commutation which badly national economy and ac- ISLAMABAD: Administration of Capital Development district is 280 and in which Khalid and Khalid Rehmat & Research visited PARC He further added that our affected the research ac- knowledged PARC employ- Authority (CDA) is continuously conducting operations 273 were home isolated Ali while six vehicles worth HQs, Islamabad on 22-04- scientists have developed tivities. He also informed ees/scientists for their con- against encroachments and illegal constructions. In this while seven others were millions of rupees were also 2021, where he was warmly and distributed disease about giving public access tinued support to enhance regard, action was taken at various places in Bari Imam hospitalized. He informed recovered from them. welcomed by Dr. Muham- free banana plants through to the edible commodities food and nutritional securi- against encroachments, illegal constructions, and land grab- that as many as 7 suspected The vehicles recovered from mad Azeem Khan, Chair- tissue culture & bio-fertiliz- produced by agriculture sci- ty, improving the productiv- bers. Government’s land was retrieved by these operations. patients were also admitted these gangsters have been man PARC along with other ers for better productivity entists, a number of PARC ity of Pakistan’s agriculture According to detail, the administration of CDA is actively tak- in district headquarters found stolen from various ar- PARC high officials. of cereal & legume crops, products are now available and ultimately adding to the ing action against encroachments and illegal constructions in hospital and all were in crit- eas of Islamabad and Rawal- Talking to Advisor, Dr. Mu- high yielding garlic variety, for sale to general public country’s economy. The Islamabad. The Enforcement Department conducted opera- ical condition. pindi and their details is as hammad Azeem Khan said, developed prototypes of on PARC Display Centers. Advisor to PM also ensured tion in Narial at Bari Imam. 08 rooms, 16 boundary walls, 03 He informed that number follows: Suzuki Mehran Car PARC is the apex national innovative machinery for These products included to approach concerned min- washrooms, 03 kitchens, and 02 new DPCs were demolished of suspected patients in (SA-098), Toyata Aqua mod- agricultural research organ- post-harvest management honey, beverages, poultry/ istries along-with Finance during the operation. Similarly, another operation was con- the district raised to 31,801 el 2013, Honda Civic Car ization of highly qualified specially sugarcane crusher dairy products, fresh veg- ministry to manage finan- ducted in Dhoke Tahli Bari Imam where 03 rooms, 03 bound- while screening of as many (ACJ-755), Toyota Car (WE- scientific manpower play- & Ispaghol processing in gies, cereals, fertilizers, cial crisis of PARC. ary walls, washrooms, and kitchen were demolished. – DNA as 35,053 persons was car- 157), Suzuki Mehran Car ried out across the district (LED-9137) and Suzuki Meh- in which 29,097 were test- ran stolen from Rawalpindi OIC-VET ed negative. area. IGP Islamabad Qazi Responding to a question, Jamil Ur Rehman and DIG workshop he said that result of as (Operations) have appreciat- many as 867 suspected ed this overall performance concludes patients were awaited. He and announced cash prizes ISLAMABAD: A four days informed that so far 1,522 and commendation certifi- course on the Development persons have recovered cates for team members. of E-learning Curriculum from the virus in the dis- and Relevant E-materials trict so far. organized by the Statistical, The district education FEB Economic and Social Re- authorities in Attock on search and Training Centre Thursday sealed as many as beneficiaries for Islamic Countries (SES- eight different educational RIC), a subsidiary organ of institutions after their staff to be paid the Organization of Islamic members were tested COV- Cooperation (OIC) con- ID-19 positive, confirmed through NBP cluded here on Thursday. health authorities. ISLAMABAD: The Fed- Professor Dr. Muhammad Chief executive District ed- eral Employees Benevo- Mukhtar, Vice Chancellor ucation authority, Mohsin lent and Group Insurance National Skills University Abbas informed that among Fund (FEB & GIF) has Islamabad, participated in the school sealed till April 28 informed that the amount this course along with 90 includes three located in At- of the monthly Benevo- delegates from 26 Muslim tock tehsil, two each in Haz- lent Grant will be paid to countries. This course is ro and Fatehjang while one the beneficiaries through specifically designed to located in Hassanabdal. He NBP accounts instead of provide advisory support informed that among these 8 cash payment. for the OIC members’ schools, six were girls while In order to ease out the states academic leaders rest of two is boys. difficulties being faced by in technical and vocation- ISLAMABAD: Korean Ambassador Suh Sangpyo met Mr. Malik Amin Aslam Khan, Minister of Climate Change. the beneficiaries, while al education and training During the meeting, both sides shared green policies of the respective countries, discussed international cooperation IESCO drawing benevolent grant (OIC-VET). – DNA for counter climate change and agreed to expand KOICA projects that support environment protection. – DNA from National Bank of Pa- issues power kistan (NBP), the BoT, FEB & GIF has decided suspension that to paid the beneficiar- ies through valid account schedule number with effect from RCCI observes International World Earth Day July, 2021, said a press re- DNA lease on Thursday. The prime objective to observe this day was to create awareness among the masses about “All the beneficiaries of damages due to environmental pollution and steps to promote eco-friendly environment ISLAMABAD: Islamabad monthly benevolent grant Electric Supply Company are requested to open a than 100, 000 plants, he added. (IESCO) on Thursday is- Bank Account with the Raja Pervaiz He also gave a short summary of RCCI cur- sued a power suspension concerned Branch of NBP rent and upcoming events and assured full programme for Friday for RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Chamber of on or before May 31. After support to the Clean and Green Pakistan various areas of its region Commerce and Industry (RCCI) observed opening the account the project. He urged that information must due to necessary mainte- World Earth Day here on Thursday. same may be communicat- be shared with the chamber on climate nance and routine develop- The prime objective to observe this day ed to FEB & GIF through related initiatives, including Clean Green ment work. was to create awareness among the mass- bank on prescribed format Pakistan Index (CGPI). Parliamentary Sec- According to IESCO es about damages due to environmental including details of Be- retary on Climate Change, Ms. Rukhsana Spokesman, the power pollution and steps to promote eco-friendly nevolent Grant Case No. Naveed in her address said that the govern- supply of different feeders environment, said President RCCI Moham- (CNIC of Employee, Name ment has launched a five-point program un- and grid stations would mad Nasir Mirza while giving a briefing to of Beneficiary, CNIC of der the Clean and Green Project, including remain suspended for the Member of National Assembly and Parlia- Beneficiary, Account No. Hygiene, Safe Sanitation & Liquid Waste period from 06:00 am to mentary Secretary on Climate Change, Ms. of Beneficiary Name of Management, Solid Waste Management, 10:00 am, Gharial, MCM, Rukhsana Naveed at Chamber house. Branch of NBP with Code), Safe Water and Plantation. TDCP, PC Hotel, Kohala, He informed that RCCI is the first Green Amount of Monthly grant The PTI led Government has taken key en- Farash Town, Karpa, Tufail Chamber in Pakistan where it has Installed Date & amount of last pay- vironment friendly steps, including import Shaheed, Club-1, Tarlai, Solar Energy and rain water harvesting ment made by NBP duly of environmentally friendly fuel Euro-V, H-8, Highway, Iqbal Town, and recharge system in the building. Tree recommended by the bank Electric Vehicle policy for four wheelers, Fazahia, NPCC-II, Bhekri, Plantation drive is the regular event of the branch manager. – APP ban on plastic bags and ranking of cities un- Chakral, Sarkal feeders Chamber and so far we have planted more der the Green Index. and surrounding areas. IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Friday, April 23, 2021 DG PNCA Briefs calls on IRS webinar on RSS and its role CM Gilgit CCOE Baltistan approves NEP in Indian politics and society 2021, IGCEP Ibrar Khan Dr. Malik said that PM Modi, a lifetime of RSS is indebted to RSS workers ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Na- tional Council of the Arts DNA for strengthening the BJP strongholds in the number of constituencies (PNCA), Director General, Dr. Fouzia Saeed called on ISLAMABAD: The Cabi- million active members and mestic affairs said, Dr. Malik. Parivar’s hold over the Indian European idea of romantic he said that the BJP is com- Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan net Committee on Ener- Zubair Ahmad several right-wing offshoots He further continued saying state apparatus as well as the nationalism by creating right- pletely under the RSS sway. Khalid Khursheed Khan here gy (CCOE) on Thursday promoting the ‘Hindu First that PM Modi being in power civil society and the institu- wing paramilitary groups (the The General Secretary of the on Thursday. approved the summaries ISLAMABAD: Apart from ideology’ all over India, he is making sure the synchroni- tions will grow exponentially’, Shakha system) purposely to BJP even at the district level During the meeting, the chief presented by the Power political engineering, the RSS added. While commenting zation of its policies with the he opined. While speaking promote the Hindu ideology. directly comes from the RSS, minister appreciated the Division of the National has now gained a consider- on BJP-RSS nexus, Dr. Malik RSS ideology. Currently, the to the occasion, Dr. Mujeeb He further continued saying he added. While concluding efforts of DG PNCA for the Electricity Plan (NEP) 2021 able influence on education said that PM Modi, a lifetime RSS loyalists Amit Shah, Ra- Afzal, Assistant Professor at that virtually now the RSS has the webinar, Mr. Arish U. promotion of culture and es- and Indicative Generation and the judiciary that has se- of RSS is indebted to RSS jnath Singh, and seven mem- the School of Politics and In- an army of Hindu nationalists Khan of IRS said that the RSS tablishing of PNCA’s region- Capacity Expansion Plan rious implications for Indian workers for strengthening the bers of Modi’s government ternational Relations at QAU working to rekindle Hindu today has greater influence al office in GB, said a press (IGCEP). scholarship on secularism BJP strongholds in the num- are seeking a nationwide ban said that the RSS is essential- thoughts in the society and in Indian domestic as well as release. He said that PNCA The committee, which met and the justice system said ber of constituencies. Since on cow slaughters in India. ly striving to create a ‘hierar- become a model of ‘Hindu foreign policy affairs that has GB office will play a role in here under the chairman- Dr. Saif Ur Rehman Malik, Modi’s coming into power, They are pushing PM Modi chal society’ in India where Rashtra’ to be emulated by all far-reaching consequences promotion of northern areas ship of Minister for Plan- Director, India Study Center the RSS has been able to in- to do so, he added. The hard- the Hindu ethos has complete Indians. Dr. Afzal was of the not only for India itself but arts and culture. GB artists’ ning, Development and Spe- at the Institute of Strategic duct its hardcore disciples line RSS by and large want to supremacy. The identity of view the RSS assertiveness is for the neighboring countries community would also get op- cial Initiatives Asad Umar, Studies. Since its establish- into many key positions in the see Modi as the anti-Islam, other sects is strictly subor- a kind of regret that they did including Pakistan. He called portunities at national and in- recommended both the ment in 1925, the RSS has government, and this process anti-Muslims as well as an- dinate with the acceptance not participate in the national for greater understandings ternational level to show their plans for presentation to the grown from a small group of is continued to create a group ti-secular figure in India. On of Hindu primacy, he added. struggle against the British. of RSS, its ideology, and ap- art, he added. Federal Cabinet. volunteers into a large um- of RSS loyalists for greater approaching its 100 years in By doing this, Dr. Afzal said While echoing Dr. Malik’s proach to deal with the re- Khalid Khursheed Khan also The Ministry of Energy was brella organization with six control on political and do- 2025, the RSS and the Sangh that the RSS is following the comment on BJP-RSS nexus gional repercussions. assured all kinds of support to advised to include the opin- PNCA for the cultural devel- ion of the Law Division on o p m e n t i n t h e a r e a s . certain observations raised 22,674 DG PNCA thanked the chief by the participants during confirmed minister for cooperation in es- the meeting. tablishing PNCA regional of- Asad Umar said the policy cases reported fice in GB. She also discussed and the plans would provide in Rawalpindi the proposal of establishing the basis for a sustainable cultural directorate and audi- competitive electricity mar- RAWALPINDI: With an ad- torium in PNCA GB office. ket in the country. dition of 91 more COVID-19 The meeting was attended positive cases during the NAB okays by Minister for Energy, Min- last 24 hours, the number ister for Maritime Affairs, of totals has reached 22,674 filing 4 more Advisor on Commerce, including 20,914 belonged SAPM on Power, Petroleum to Rawalpindi and 1760 from references & Revenue. Representa- other districts. tives of regulatory author- According to data issued by DNA ities and officials of the the District Health Authority provincial governments also , 19,715 patients having pos- ISLAMABAD: The Executive participated in the meeting. itive results were discharged Board meeting (EBM) of Na- after recovery so far while tional Accountability Bureau 4394 including 1909 were (NAB) on Thursday author- Motorway quarantined at homes and ized filing four references, 2485 in isolation. “Presently conducting 12 inquiries and police arrests 212 confirmed patients were five investigations against var- admitted to various facilities ious corrupt elements on in- two drug of the city including 32 were flicting billion of rupee losses peddlers admitted in Holy Family Hos- to national exchequer. pital,28 in Benazir Bhutto According to NAB spokesman ISLAMABAD: The Motor- Hospital, 125 in Institute of it is a year long policy of NAB Urology, 24 in Fauji Foun- RAWALPINDI: RCCI observed Earth Day on Thursday, where Chief Guest Mrs. Rukhsana Naveed, Parliamentary Secretary, to share the details of EBM way Police in its successful Ministry of Climate Change briefed on the initiatives taken by the government. President RCCI Mr. Mohammad Nasir Mirza attempt on Thursday, ar- dation Hospital and , 3 in with the public which does Hearts international hospital briefed about the initiatives taken by RCCI in respect to Clean and Green Pakistan under the ambit of Glorious Rawalpindi. not aim to hurt the feelings rested two drug peddlers The chief Guest also planted a tree and inaugurated water recharge project in social security premises. – DNA and recovered hashish from “, he added. – APP of anyone as all inquiries and their vehicle. investigations are initiated According to the details, the on the basis of alleged allega- Motorway police recovered Pandemic fatigue tions, which are not final. 7 kg of hashish from a sus- PRCS, Devcom to explore The bureau only decides to go pected vehicle bearing reg- ahead with case after assess- istration number LEC-3438 behind new ing the merits of the cases parked near Burhan Inter- climate literacy for communities and after knowing flip side of change on Motorway M-1 the coin. Several one-time activities Covid-19 peaks The EBM presided over by and arrested two accused variations in imposed mit- named Wahab s/o Nawab Khayam Abbasi are organized as a symbolic NAB Chairman Justice (Retd) gesture to engage all walks DNA igations. The findings are Javed Iqbal authorised filing Khan and his accomplice forthcoming in the journal Taleem s/o Mukhtiar, both ISLAMABAD: The Cov- of life in planting trees, pick- four references against for- id-19 and Climate Change ing-up roadside trash, con- ISLAMABAD: US scientists Proceedings of the National mer secretary land utilization, the residents of Peshawar have developed a new math- Academy of Sciences. The during their attempt to take are the fetal realities of the ducting various programs Sindh, Ghulam Mustafa Phal day where all stakeholders to motivate people to adopt ematical model for predicting concept of herd immunity and others on allegations of away their vehicle from the how epidemics such as Cov- doesn’t apply in practice to spot on seeing police ap- especially youth need to be ways for sustainable living. illegally allotting state land engaged. The civil society But we need to have consist- id-19 spread. Covid. “People’s social activi- at district Malir by abusing proaching twards them. This model not only accounts ty waxes and wanes, especial- The accused were, report- organizations, corporate ent action plans for regular authority that caused Rs 12 sector and think tanks shall engagement of all citizens. for individuals’ varying bio- ly due to lockdowns or other billion losses to national ex- edly, smuggling the recov- logical susceptibility to infec- mitigations. So, a wave of the ered narcotics from Islama- play their role in helping Mr. Ahmed said this is the chequer. government initiatives and second consecutive year that tion but also their levels of so- epidemic can seem to die bad to Mansehra. cial activity, which naturally away due to mitigation meas- Both the accused were the organizations lead the we have no on-ground action IESCO nation from front in the (April 22). hensive youth programme activities but mostly the on- change over time. Using their ures when the susceptible or handed over to Hassan Ab- model, the team showed that more social groups collective- dal police station for further emergencies. Abrar ul Haq said engaging that could help in boosting line events marked the Earth secures 7201 Pakistan Red Crescent Soci- well-aware youth about cli- climate literacy among the Day because of the Covid-19 a temporary state of collec- ly have been infected–some- investigation and legal pro- tive immunity — which they thing we termed transient ceedings. – APP ety (PRCS) chairman Abrar mate impact on their local communities. testing times. With every hazard points ul Haq made these remarks conditions would help im- Devcom-Pakistan Executive passing day, the challenge termed “transient collective collective immunity,” accord- in a meeting with the Exec- prove the community-based Director Munir Ahmed said of sustainable development immunity”– emerged during ing to Nigel Goldenfeld, Pro- DNA AIOU utive Director Devcom-Paki- disaster management. We the Earth Day is commemo- and climate change is getting the early, fast-paced stages of fessor at UIUC. “But once stan (Development Commu- need to mobilize our indige- rated every year on April 22 more focus of the govern- the epidemic, Medical Daily these measures are relaxed ISLAMABAD: Islamabad commences nications Network) Munir nous resources through cor- to highlight climate impact ments, expert practitioners reported. and people’s social networks Electric Supply Company Ahmed. porate and development sec- on the communities world- and communities. They are However, subsequent are renewed, another wave (IESCO) Chief Executive Of- Exams from The latter one called on the tors, individual philanthropic wide, and environmental well-aware of the need to “waves,” or surges in the can start, as we’ve seen with ficer Ch. Abdul Razzaq has PRCS chairman to explore contribution and in-kind issues such as loss of biodi- have a common action agen- number of cases, are pre- states and countries opening said that as many as 7201 April 30 the possibility of collabora- community participation and versity, environmental deg- da based on the research and dicted to appear because of up too soon, thinking the hazard points out of identi- tion on climate literacy and partnerships. radation increasing pollution knowledge to safeguard the changing social behaviours worst was behind them,”- fied 8030 have been secured justice on the Earth Day The PRCS has a compre- among others. lives and livelihood. due to pandemic fatigue or Goldenfeld added. by shifting dangerous power Shaheen Hanif lines to safer locations so far. He said that it cost Rs ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal 1196.230 million which was Open University (AIOU) met through company re- commences examinations Farmers advised avoid HEC Ordinances not being laid sources, said a statement is- of Associate Degrees, B.Ed, sued here Thursday. BBA, BS programs offered venturing into fields Ch. Abdul Razzaq said that in autumn 2020 semester in parliament: Sherry Rehman implementation of Customer from April 30. Raja Pervaiz “The Presidency has become sight of Pakistan, she added. the President through Article friendly policies was one of According to the controller Mehmood Abdullah an ordinance factory and the Rehman said, “Despite the 89 of the constitution only for our top priority. Following of examinations, Associate ISLAMABAD: The weather expert on Thursday after heavy government is hell-bent on parliament being in session emergency purposes and if these policies, power lines Degree in Commerce, Asso- downpour with hails hit the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Is- ISLAMABAD: Addressing destroying the state institu- the HEC ordinance was not any of the two houses of the passing over or close to the ciate Degree in Education, lamabad has advised the farmers to avoid venturing into the the media today, PPP Parlia- tions. Like the HEC & State brought to Parliament so parliament are not in session houses were being shifted to Associate Degree in Human fields to circumvent crops’ damage. Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Dr. Khalid Malik told media that hails mentary Leader in the Sen- Bank, one after the other, or- the federal government’s but Ad hoc Sarkar has made safer location, he added. Resource Management, As- ate, Senator Sherry Rehman were detrimental to reaped crops blooming in the fields. dinances that alter the nature decision to sack Chairman presidential ordinances their The Islamabad Electric Sup- sociate Degree in Banking said, “The NA has been in However, he said it was not that strong spell and was hoped of public institutions are be- Higher Education Commis- preferred route for law-mak- ply Company Chief said that and Marketing, B.Ed, BBA, session and till date the HEC to be less damaging to the crops raised in the suburbs of ing promulgated without re- sion (HEC) comes as a shock ing. The PTI government we were utilizing all over BS Accounting and Finance, ordinance has not been laid the twin cities. Dr. Malik underscored that the best remedy course to constitutional man- to the system. Under the should remember that a resources to provide best and BS Open and Distance in the Parliament. Whereas, after hailstorm for the farmers was to make no movement datory obligations to bring Second HEC Amendment presidential ordinance is only services to our valuable cus- Learning (ODL) mode pro- according to the Constitu- them to parliament. One Ordinance 2021, the term of valid for 120 days and can in the fields as increased water exposes the roots of crops tomers. grams offered in semester tion, the presidential ordi- institution, the HEC, is be- the HEC chairman has been only be extended once. How leading to yield damage. He added that the Potohar region autumn 2020 will com- nance should be laid in the ing stripped of its autonomy changed to two-years against long will they misrule the had a unique terrain and topography that never accumulated mence from April 30 and house during the parliamen- to become the handmaiden the existing four years. This country like this? How was Dry weather rainwater for long. Therefore, the possibility for crop damage will continue till June 18. tary session. It is clear that of the government while the is an attack on HEC’s auton- passing the HEC Ordinance However, due to Eid-ul-Fitr due to recent hailstorm was minimal whereas precautionary all constitutional obligations other is being given the kind omy”. overnight, for example, an in most plain holidays, there will be no pa- measures were necessarily advisable for farmers to restrict are being flouted in Naya Pa- of “autonomy” that makes it “The power to pass an exec- emergency situation?” she areas per from 13th to 16th May. livestock and human movement into the fields, he added. kistan”. above all parliamentary over- utive ordinance is vested in asked. According to examination de- partment, roll number slips DNA have been dispatched to the postal addresses of students ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mete- given in their admission Alvi briefed on HEC policies to control use of drugs oroligical Department PMD forms. They can also down- Thursday forecast dry weath- load the roll number slips In order to facilitate the DAPs to pursue higher studies, he emphasized the need er in most plain areas of the from AIOU website (www. country during next 24 hours. aiou.edu.pk). It is pertinent for making the infrastructure of university buildings friendly to the DAS However, rain wind-thunder- to mention here that exam- storm is expected in north- ination centers have been the public and the private Narcotics Control, Capt. (R) the universities. He advised drugs and tobacco in the high- east Punjab, Kashmir and set up at the Union Coun- Shujaat Hamza sector universities must Akbar Hussain Durrani, Sec- the HEC to constitute a com- er education institutions was Gilgit Baltistan during morn- cil level across the country make steady progress in retary M/o Human Rights, mittee of Vice Chancellors to endorsed by the Ministry of ing hours, MET office report- ISLAMABAD: President of to facilitate students at the this direction. Mr. Inamullah Khan, Brig. develop content for a cam- Narcotics Control, as it was in ed. A westerly wave is affect- Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi has nearest locations. The universities are required Syed Mubasher Hassan Ka- paign to create awareness line with the policy objectives ing upper parts of the country underlined the need for On the directives of Vice to evaluate the needs of zmi, ANF and around 165 against the use of drugs. He of the Ministry. and likely to persist till Friday concrete efforts to address Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Zia DAPs to make the buildings Vice Chancellors attended underlined the importance It was shared with the Min- morning. the growing menace of drug Ul-Qayyum, invigilation staff friendly for the persons with the meeting. This was the of close coordination with istry of Federal Education Rainfall (mm) recorded usage in the universities so has been directed to ensure disabilities and identify their second meeting held to dis- the parents to prevent use of and Professional Training in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: as to provide a drug free en- the implementation of pre- respective issues so that cuss the steps to curb the use drugs by students. and all the higher edu- Balakot 77, Pattan 14, Kakul vironment at the educational cautionary measures issued efforts could be made to ad- of narcotics in the universities Executive Director HEC Dr. cation institutions. “The 13, Kalam 05, Malam Jabba institutions. for Covid-19. Wearing masks dress them, he emphasized. and facilitate the different- Shaista Sohail briefed the comments received from 03, Kashmir: Muzaffarabad In order to facilitate the in the examination hall is He expressed his views while ly-abled students to pursue Councils especially those President on the implemen- these stakeholders and (Airport 39, City 32), Garhi Differently-abled Persons mandatory for both the stu- addressing a virtual meeting higher studies. of PEC regarding different- tation status of the decisions outcome of the current Dupatta 26, Rawalakot 23, (DAPs) to pursue higher dents and examination staff. of the Vice Chancellors of all The President expressed his ly-abled students needed to made in the first meeting. meeting will be incorporat- Kotli 18, Leh 06, Srinagar studies, he emphasized Special teams have been the public and private sector concern that Pakistan Engi- be reviewed to address the She said that the HEC formu- ed in the revised policy and (City 04, Airport) 02), Punjab: the need for making the formed to implement strict universities. neering Council (PEC) did matter. lated two new policies, which presented to the Commis- Islamabad (Saidpur 19, Zero infrastructure of universi- surveillance and ensure Federal Minister for Fed- not allow differently-abled The President underlined were shared with the universi- sion for approval and cir- point 18, Bokra 04, Golra 03, ty buildings friendly to the transparency in examina- eral Education and Profes- students into the engineer- the need for creating aware- ties and were to be approved culation to all universities/ Airport 02) and Rawalpindi Differently-abled students tion system. sional Training Mr. Shafqat ing programs. He urged that ness and ensuring prevention by the Commission. She said HEIs for implementation (Shamsabad 10). (DAS). He said that both Mehmood, Secretary M/o guidelines of Professional against use of narcotics inside that the policy on control of and strict compliance.” Friday, April 23, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Price control Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Protecting journalists HAUKAT Tarin, the newly appointed Fi - Deputy Editor: Abid Raza HE attack on Absar Alam, a senior journalist and nance Minister, issued a directive to the Pa - ABC CERTIFIED former chairman of Pakistan Electronic Media kistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) to add an T Authority (PEMRA) was an alarming event that S Vol: 01 Issue: 334 additional 19 cities to the Decision Support Sys - has alerted the journalist community, civil society and tem for Inflation (DSSI) to keep a check on the Email: [email protected] law enforcement officials alike. It is extremely relieving prices of commodities across the country. Given Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 that the senior journalist has survived the attack and is the rate at which inflation continues to rise, this Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad out of danger now. However, this by no means undermines strategy was very well needed. the gravity of this incident and the seriousness with which the government must handle it. It is becoming increasing- The DSSI was first introduced in January to counter ly difficult to be a journalist around the world, and inci- the widening gap between the prices of goods sold dents like these, whether the motive was to threaten re- by retailers and the rates fixed by district adminis - porting or personal, further discourages journalists from trations. It allowed for real-time surveillance to be doing their job. Media is the fourth pillar of the state, and carried out by building a database through in-person a healthy democratic society cannot thrive if its citizens do checks between wholesale and retail prices at ran - not have responsible and free news organisations. dom points in time. To enhance this process further, With the rise of social media information and cybercrime, by extending it to other cities, will allow for trends it has become even more challenging for journalists to to be identified that can further be corrected to keep protect their safety and privacy. However, it is precisely inflation levels at a minimum. with the rise of social media and fake news that the impor- However, the sheer volume of manpower needed for such tance of a free and fair press, operating without threats a task is immense. In the long-term, it may not be feasible or danger, should be realised to challenge the spread of and the authorities may have to come up with a process misinformation and unverified news. that is more viable and cost-efficient. Even going shop to It is a good sign that the government seems to under - shop to check in on price lists is a method that can easi- stand the implications behind an attack on the former ly be cheated or corrupted. Thus, this tired and tedious Pemra chairman and is speaking out about the incident. system has to be replaced by one that is more reflective Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid took notice of the at - of the actual realities of the retail world—including rates tack, saying he had ordered the Islamabad IG to inves - tigate. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcast- that come from retailers themselves. Suffice it to say, the ing Fawad Chaudhry condemned the incident and stated right approach is being adopted by the government. All the police had been asked to investigate the attack. that is left are some minor adjustments within the proce- It is essential that the investigation be conducted to as - dure of the DSSI to make it more accurate, transparent sess the motive and find those responsible. The govern - and inclusive. Only then will real-time surveillance and ment must take steps to further protect the journalism the compilation of databases be of any help in structuring community and ensure that freedom of press is thriving a policy to combat inflation and artificial shortages. in this country without any threats or hostility. India’s repeated humiliations Jawad Falak N 7 April 2021, the US Navy ation in 1947, India chose a duplicitous India was pushed back with huge loss of conducted a ‘navigation oper- policy of “Nonalignment “while ex- life, territory, internal image and global O ation’ within Indian Exclusive ploiting fears of both the Western and stature with minimal damage to the Chi- New Delhi decided to Economic Zone (EEZ) without any inti- Communist blocs in order to pursue a nese. This loss was cemented when India mation to India. To add insult to injury, hegemonic agenda in South Asia. After meekly agreed to a new disengagement push back using the US the US 7th Fleet openly officially admit- the end of the Cold War, India started agreement with China. as a backer and patron ted the maneuver, saying, “On April 7, ingratiating itself more and more with New Delhi decided to push back using by trying to latch on to 2021 (local time) USS John Paul Jones the victorious United States in order to the US as a backer and patron by trying US efforts to contain (DDG 53) asserted navigational rights cement its brutal role Indian Illegally to latch on to US efforts to contain China and freedoms approximately 130 nau- Occupied Jammu &Kashmir (IIOJ&K) in the IndoPacific region. New Delhi be- China in the IndoPacific tical miles West of the Lakshadweep and also dampen global opposition to gan to portray itself as the bedrock of the region. New Delhi began Islands, inside India’s EEZ, without re- human right abuses in its territories. Quad alliance and also strove to interfere to portray itself as the questing India’s prior consent, consist- With the start of the new millennium, in the South China Sea by making tall ent with international law.” It further India began to utilize the forum of the claims of having sent ships to challenge bedrock of the Quad stated the operation was important in Brazil, Russia, India, China,South Africa China’s sovereign claims under the aegis alliance and also strove “challenging India’s excessive mari- (BRICS) as a means to exploit the emerg- of the US’s “Rules Based Order.” This to interfere in the South time claims”. This incident has sent a ing multipolar order while still also us- policy shift not only angered the Chinese shockwave in India which saw itself as ing the US in order to abuse the waning but also riled Russia as well who had been China Sea by making tall an indispensible ally to the US. unipolar moment for its own ends. The India’s primary backers since 1947. claims of having sent A famous quote of John F Kennedy rise of Modi regime in 2014 saw an even But apparently this strategy has back- ships to challenge China’s comes to mind “Those who foolishly more shift towards the West particularly fired massively when India found itself sought power by riding the back of the the US perhaps in order to stave off the on the receiving end of the American sovereign claims under tiger ended up inside”.It exemplifies the preeminence of China in Asia. Despite “Rules Based Order”.While India has the aegis of the US’s price of power to be paid by those who the forum of BRICS andShanghai Coop- protested by passing its concerns to “Rules Based Order.” tried to bandwagon with those more eration Organisation(SCO) available, the the United States, the fact of the mat - This policy shift not only powerful than themselves. While Ken- clashes with China highlights that India ter was given by Manoj Joshi, a distin - nedy used this quote at the height of has always pursued an agenda of playing guished Fellow at the premier Indian angered the Chinese but the Cold War to highlight the plight of both sides. India has always seen itself Think tank Observer Research Foun- also riled Russia as well those countries who tried to gain power as a nation too valuable that no power dation, that “taking on the US on the who had been India’s by joining the Communist Bloc and thus would dare antagonize it. issue is not an option.” opening themselves to domination by This is perhaps where the Modi gov- It could be taken that India has simply primary backers since authoritarian communist governments, ernment has miscalculated its impor- abandoned its maritime claims without 1947. But apparently this it could be valid for those who allied tance. Viewing itself crucial to any pow- the firing of a single shot. This is a repeat strategy has backfired themselves to the US as well. er wanting to rise on the global stage it of Indian surrender of sovereignty when India is one such country who despite embarked on the path of breaking inter- it let go of its claimed territory in Ladakh massively when India found portraying itself as an preeminent world national norms through the illegal annex- to China. In the end it can be said that itself on the receiving power due to it being an “external civi - ation of the Occupied territory of Kash- India’s double dealing and hegemonic de- end of the American lization”, has always strived to team up mir. This brought conflict with not only signs have led it down a dead end where with various global powers to advance Pakistan but China as well with whom In- now it has no option but to surrender its “Rules Based Order” its own lust for influence. After its cre - dia clashed in disputed region of Ladakh. sovereignty to foreign powers. Domestic political instability fosters terrorism INCE September 2001, terrorism explore the government side of the equa- to carry out terrorist attacks. Munaza Kazmi has been on the red carpet, around tion, including major government crises Moreover,domestic political instability the world public and private bodies that may lead to the downfall of the rul - provides the environment necessary to First, domestic political Shave tried to bring to the light the factors ing regime, as well as a government’s carry out more, and increasingly sophis- that foster terrorism. Unveiling the root more proactive attempt at consolidat- ticated, terrorist attacks. More precise- instability, ranging cause and deriving sound policy advice is ing power by purging itself of unwanted ly, the escalation effect posits that the from anti government important as terrorism is a costly business classes of members. The more violent growing intensity of domestic political in- to the affected country. Even though if its end of the domestic political instability stability will lead to increasing numbers demonstrations to immediate cost is marginal, however the spectrum begins with riots and assassi- of terrorist attacks. It also posits that revolutions, is indicative indirect political, economic and social cost nations, and subsequently includes guer- more severe forms of domestic political of public disenchantment may be substantial. For instance, terrorism rilla insurgencies and civil wars. Revolu- instability, ranging from antigovernment may reduce government stability, trade tions, or the complete overthrow of the demonstrations to revolutions, should with a ruling regime that and capital flows, reduction in tourism, government represent the most intense also lead to greater levels of terrorism. can either spawn or be economic development and loss of individ- dimension of domestic political instabil- In short, domestic political instability es- ual and collective life. ity. The assumption, of course, is that calates into terrorist attacks. It provides exploited by domestic Although there seems a numerous reason, each of these forms of domestic political an environment that is conducive for ter- terrorist actors in search including the poor education causing the instability will foster terrorist activity, rorist organizations to organize nationally, of additional willing radical minds, poverty, unemployment, and together contributing to what is perhaps regionally, and globally, to accumulate and anti government agencies, etc. But all of best referred to as the “domestic politi- perfect violent terrorist knowledge, and partners. Second, above domestic political instability ranked cal instability–terrorism nexus.” perhaps most importantly, to recruit the domestic political the high on fostering terrorist attacks. It is The specific causal mechanisms underpin- human capital necessary to carry out in- because when a tree’s roots are not secure ning the domestic political instability ter- creasingly sophisticated forms of terrorist instability is also how it will face the storms? Also, it has rorism nexus are two folds. attacks. The mere existence of domestic representative of declining been observed the that countries or geo- First, domestic political instability, ranging political instability provides the perfect op- regime control, which graphical regions exhibiting various forms from anti government demonstrations to portunity to recruit terrorists who are both of political unrest will also potentially ex- revolutions, is indicative of public disen- disenchanted with their current socioeco- permits disenchanted, hibit greater levels of terrorist acts. chantment with a ruling regime that can ei- nomic and politicalmilitary situations as terrorist actors to move In other words, a political environment ther spawn or be exploited by domestic ter- well as committed to undertaking violence. marked by instability is likely to include rorist actors in search of additional willing Here I should say, if you have seen the more freely within a given acts of violence, including the worst of partners. Second, domestic political insta- rainbow,consider how many colors are country or geographical all terrorism. bility is also representative of declining re- there in it? As such they are seven, but region. It therefore should At the most basic level are anti gov - gime control, which permits disenchanted, have you noticed how closely attached ernment demonstrations and general terrorist actors to move more freely within they are.had they been alone,there would be easier for such actors to strikes, which capture public dissatisfac- a given country or geographical region. It be no such concept of rainbow. Same is carry out terrorist attacks tion with the government. Next one can therefore should be easier for such actors the case with the nation. IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Friday, April 23, 2021 39 La Liga Briefs clubs unite Djokovic Disputed memo on Bosnia to condemn triumphs in Super league Serbia Open sparks fears of violence Web Desk MADRID: Thirty nine clubs Web Desk “The goal seems to be the opening of a Pandora’s box and destabilisation in the Spanish Football League (La Liga) on Thurs- BELGRADE: World num- of the situation in the Western Balkans,” Turkovic said. “Perhaps some day issued a statement to ber 1 Novak Djokovic beat condemn the plans for a Eu- Kwon Soon-woo in straight believe they could achieve their wartime goals in such circumstances” ropean Superleague, involv- sets, 6-1, 6-3, in his first ing Real Madrid, FC Barce- match at the Serbia Open in European Council (EC) President lona and Atletico Madrid. his hometown of Belgrade. Monitoring Desk Charles Michel end of February Although the plans for a Su- Djokovic easily overcame or early March. Responding to the perleague appear to be dead the South Korean in less BRUSSELS: A leaked document news, Jansa tweeted that he last in the water with all of the than 90 minutes to qualify which advocates for partitioning saw Michel in 2020, and it would original 12 clubs involved, for the quarterfinals of the Bosnia and Herzegovina has re- therefore have been difficult for apart from Real Madrid and ATP 250 tournament, which portedly reached the European him to physically hand over any- FC Barcelona, pulling out in was reinstituted this year af- Union (EU), stirring concerns of thing to him in February or March. the face of widespread op- ter a pause of 8 years. renewed violence in the Balkans But an anonymous official in Brus- position, Real Madrid presi- In the next stage, Djokovic region. Though there are ques- sels told politicki.ba that several dent Florentino Perez insist- will face compatriot Miomir tions over the so-called non-pa- figures supported the idea of re- ed the plans remained alive Kecmanovic who defeated per’s authenticity, top officials drawing borders including Hun- in an interview on Spanish Arthur Rinderknech. have responded to the alleged pro- garian Prime Minister Viktor Or- radio station, Cadena Ser on World number 10 Mateo posal to draw borders along ethnic ban, members of the European far Wednesday night. Berrettini also qualified for lines with some alarm. right, and Croatian officials. The Thursday saw Barcelona the quarterfinals by beating Bosnian Foreign Minister Bisera article added that Albanian-majori- president Joan Laporta, make Marco Cecchinato. Turkovic told Al Jazeera that any gress made in the last two decades”. In return, “Serbia is willing to ternational community. ty areas of Montenegro and North his first declarations since The prize money for the move towards revision of the “Everybody should understand that agree on joining Kosovo with Al- While Slovenia has dismissed the Macedonia are also envisioned Sunday’s announcement of tournament, played at the current borders is undoubtedly a those who are considering this as an bania,” the memo reportedly said. idea that the memo came from to join with Albania. On April the competition. Laporta said Novak Tennis Center in “revival of the aggression that we option are rewarding and promoting “The main issue of the Western Ljubljana, Albania’s Prime Min- 15, Slovenian media published it was “a necessity,” but said Belgrade until April 25, is saw in the 1990s.”However, Turk- the policy that is responsible for the Balkan region… is the unresolved ister Edi Rama said he has seen the alleged non-paper. Slovenian the “club members would 650,000 EUR. ovic said that she believes that genocide, and the worst war crimes national issues of Serbs, Albanians such a document. Further com- journalist Primoz Cirman, who have the last word.” Mean- “no one serious” in the European since World War II,” Turkovic said. and Croatians,” it said, adding that plicating matters, Serbian Pres- covered the story, said the memo while the 39 clubs from La Hockey Union would accept the idea of “One could perhaps argue that by “nobody is satisfied with the situ- ident Aleksandar Vucic denies may have been drafted in Zagreb, Liga and the Liga SmartBank jeopardising Bosnia’s sovereignty analogy, they themselves become ation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.” the memo exists. The news broke Budapest or Belgrade, but that he (second division) not involved historian and integrity. “The goal seems to complicit in it.” The unsigned It added that currently “EU mem- on April 12, when Bosnian news was certain Jansa’s cabinet took in the scheme, including Va- be the opening of a Pandora’s box memo in question was leaked last bership for Bosnia and Herzegovi- website politicki.ba reported that part in its distribution. On Tues- lencia, Villarreal, Sevilla, Jabalpuri and destabilisation of the situation week by Slovenian media. na is fully excluded,” and that “it one of Jansa’s priorities, when Slo- day, Bosnian news agency Patria Athletic Club Bilbao and Real in the Western Balkans,” Turkovic It proposes Bosnia to be parti- is difficult to image” EU perspec- venia presides over the EU from reported that according to its Betis, met at the La Liga of- passes away said. “Perhaps some believe they tioned into three parts, with its tives for Serbia and Kosovo. July 1, is to redraw the borders of sources close to the Bundestag, fices in Madrid to discuss could achieve their wartime goals Serb-run entity of Republika Srp- The memo said that “in a silent former Yugoslavia. the highest representatives of the situation and after the in such circumstances.” ska unifying with Serbia and the procedure”, verifying support for Citing sources from Ljubljana and Web Desk Germany were introduced to the meeting, they published a Turkovic added that the “malicious country’s Croat-majority cantons the plan is “underway” with deci- Brussels, the article reported that non-paper as early as October, but joint statement against the KARACHI: Pakistan’s idea … threatens the enormous pro- joining Croatia. sion-makers in the region and in- the non-paper was submitted to the proposals were condemned. Superleague. hockey statistician and historian Mazher Jabalpuri passed away on Wednes- India using day. Mazher was known as Protests on Olympic the only proper historian Afghan soil and statistician of hockey podium prohibited in Pakistan. to carry out He wrote several books on hockey and different Sports Desk terrorism sports. He was also known BEIJING: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) From Page 01 as the encyclopedia of Executive Board (EB) showed support for athletes’ anti-Islam strategies in Eu- hockey. He also played freedom of expression at the Olympic Games but made rope, adding that the con- hockey and the love for it clear that they should restrain from protesting on the troversial policies of the Eu- hockey made his name in podium, field of play and official ceremonies. rope are making differences the sports fraternity. The EB met virtually on Wednesday and supported the among different civilizations recommendations on the Rule 50 of the Olympic Char- and religious sects. Man Utd fans ter proposed by the IOC Athletes’ Commission (AC), Dr. Alvi says the islamopho- which aimed to amplify the voices of athletes. bia in europe is puting civ- breach ground In the current Olympic Charter in force as from July ilizations towards confran- 17, 2020, Rule 50.2 states that: “No kind of demon - tation and recent violent security stration or political, religious or racial propaganda is protests in Pakistan are be- permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas.” cause of europe’s behavior DNA With increasing calls to amend Rule 50, the IOC AC on the sensitive issue which was tasked with exploring additional ways of how Olym - is near to every muslim. LONDON: Manchester pic athletes could express their support for the princi - Dr Alvi pointed that to in- United fans breached secu- ples enshrined in the Olympic Charter. sult others or others’ reli- rity at their club’s training After conducting qualitative and quantitative consulta- gion in the shadow of free- ground on Thursday as they tion since June 2020 among over 3,500 athletes, rep- dom of expression is totally protested against the Glaz- resenting 185 different National Olympic Committees ‘unjust’. “Even it’s a serious er family for the owners’ and all 41 Olympic sports, the IOC AC proposed rec- crime in some countries of role in the failed European ommendations on Rule 50 that suggests athletes enjoy Europe to speak or insult Super League plot. United more chances to express themselves at and outside the against Holocaust,” he re- manager Ole Gunnar Sol- VALENCIA: Enis Bardhi of Levante vies with Jules Kounde of Sevilla during Olympic Games, including at the opening and closing called. While explaining the skjaer was forced to speak a Spanish League football match between Levante UD and Sevilla CF. – DNA ceremonies, through athlete apparel and social media. core reason behind violent to around 20 supporters protests against the sancti- after they blocked both en- ty of the Prophet (PBUH), trances to the Carrington Pak to tour he said “Europe don’t have headquarters. The protes- Turkey hails strategic realization of sensitively of tors unfurled banners that England Armenian opposition this matter as whenever any read “51% MUFC 20”, “We ties with Romania such disrespectful practice decide when you play” and on time would be done there, the “Glazer out”. he said, stressing that Tur- activists detained Muslim countries would re- The 51 percent is a refer- DNA key supports Romania’s Sport Desk act them must.” ence to fans holding the NATO candidacy. law-enforcement agencies opponents. The prime min- To reply a question over majority of voting rights at a BUCHAREST: The Turk- He added that the trilater- LAHORE: Pakistan men’s Web Desk to punish those behind the ister did not stay long and imposed ban on Tehreek-i- club, which is commonplace ish foreign minister on al consultation mechanism cricket team will tour Eng- protests against his arrival in left Agarak. After that, he Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), a in German football. They Thursday applauded the between Poland, Romania land on time for the limit- YEREVAN: Police detained Meghri and Agarak cities in was forced to refuse to visit religious-political party, Dr posed for photos outside cooperation between Tur- and Turkey has become a ed-overs series in July. a group of Armenian oppo- Syunik region that borders Meghri and Kajaran. Alvi clarified that the deci- the entrance to the main key and Romania on re - “solid platform” where they United Kingdom (UK) has sition activists in the capital on Azerbaijan. He stated this A number of Armenian me- sion may followed to put a building and on the first- gional security. discuss various aspects of put Pakistan on its red-list Yerevan in the early hours at a meeting in Kapan, Sput- dia outlets reported that Pa- due pressure on them so team training pitch. “At ap- “Today, Turkey and Roma- Trans-Atlantic security. for travelling due to COV- of April 22. The detentions nik Armenia reported. shinyan ordered the arrest that dialogue could make proximately 9am this morn- nia share a common under- On the strategic partner- ID-19, however, it won’t af- started after activists from "I will say that there is a vi- of the former head of the successful. ing a group gained access to standing of regional secu- ship between the two coun- fect the tour. The national the Azatagrum (Libera- olation of the law. I expect Syunik region, Vahe Hakob- While talking about the the club training ground,” a rity. First, achieving peace tries, he said it can provide side will travel to England tion) movement shackled that law-enforcement agen- yan. It should be noted that Kashmir issue, he reaf- United statement said. and stability from Southeast an inspiration to all friendly on June 22. themselves to the doors of cies will react harshly and in a criminal case was initiated firmed that Pakistan would “The manager and others Europe to the Caucasus nations to proceed with According to Pakistan Crick- the Armenian government ways that are extremely vis- against him on hooliganism never compromise on Kash- spoke to them. Buildings beyond. This is our shared deeper cooperation. et Board (PCB), they will re- building to prevent Prime ible to the public," Pashin- charges over the incident mir issue. He says the cease were secure and the group goal,” Mevlut Cavusoglu “Romania is our largest view the situation alongside Minister Nikol Pashinyan yan said, addressing Nation- in the Syunik region during fire agreement with India has now left the site.” United told a conference held in trading partner in the Bal- England and Wales Cricket and other cabinet members al Security Service Director Pashinyan's visit, Sputnik have nothing to do with the have been under the Ameri- the Romanian capital on the kans,” he said, adding that Board (ECB) at the end of from entering it. Armen Abazyan and Police Armenia added. Pakistan Kashmir policy and can family’s ownership since 10th anniversary of the Tur- Turkey is among the top for- next month. "Pashinyan and his support- Chief Vaha Ghazaryan at a In a separate report on it’s not fair to says that this they completed their contro- key-Romania Strategic Part- eign investors in Romania. The Green shirts will play ers should not enter the meeting in Kapan. April 22, Sputnik said that agreement would under- versial takeover in 2005. The nership Declaration. Earlier, Cavusoglu met with three ODIs and as many building," said one of the The prime minister said lawyer Gayane Papoyan an- mined the Kashmir issue. Glazers have never been “We are the main provid- his Romanian counterpart T20Is from July 8th to July protesters. At the moment, that an atmosphere of im- nounced on her Facebook Furthermore, Pakistan’s liked by United fans but their ers of peace in southeast Bogdan Aurescu in the Ro- 20th. The ODIs will be part several activists remain punity cannot be allowed in page that Meghri mayor President also applauded reputation sank to a new low Europe and the Black Sea manian capital Bucharest. of ICC Men’s Cricket World chained to the doors, the Armenia. On the morning of Mkhitar Zakaryan was tak- American President Joe after their leading role in at- region,” Cavusoglu added. “Our trade volume target is Cup Super League. police are trying to remove April 21, the prime minister en to the police station. The Biden’s Afghanistan peace tempting to launch the Euro- He underlined that Roma- $10 billion. Will develop our Remember, Pakistan the chains. A special police was "greeted" stormily in lawyer noted that there is plan, saying that it will take pean Super League. nia has always had an im- cooperation in every field toured England last year detachment is on duty at Agarak. They shouted after no exact information about peace in the region. He says portant place in Turkey’s particularly in the defense for three Tests and as the scene of the incident, him "Nikol, traitor!", "Nikol, the police station the mayor Pakistan would continue to foreign policy. industry and education,” many T20Is. They trav- the report added. go away!", there was a scuf- had been taken to. "Now we facilitate Afghan peace pro- Russia arrests “We increase our solidarity the Turkish foreign minister elled via a chartered plane Meanwhile, Pashinyan in- fle between the security have no exact information cess which is in it’s favour pro-Navalny under NATO’s umbrella,” said on Twitter. organized by the ECB. structed the heads of the officials and Pashinyan's about where he was taken. and the region. protests Senate chairman Foreign Desk Russia to pull back troops from Ukraine border for enhanced MOSCOW: Russian police NATO and the United States – the leading member of the transatlantic security alliance rounded up nearly 1,800 Pakistan... protesters on Wednesday, – have said that the build-up was Russia’s largest since March 2014, when Moscow according to a monitoring seized Crimea from Kyiv, and called for the forces to be pulled back From Page 01 group, as supporters of Chairman Senate appreciat- jailed Kremlin critic Alexey accused Moscow of attempt- Crimea from Kyiv, and itary vehicles. ed the work of HeydarAliyev Navalny took to the streets Foreign Desk ing to provoke hostilities. called for the forces to be The exercise featured the Foundation for the humani- in scores of cities nation- “I believe the objectives of pulled back. Moscow has landing of more than 2,000 tarian work in Pakistan. wide to participate in rallies MOSCOW: Russia will on the snap inspection have repeatedly rejected Ukrain- paratroopers and 60 mil- The Chairman Senate point- sparked by reports of his Friday begin returning been fully achieved. The ian and Western concerns itary vehicles on Thurs- ed out that geostrategic lo- failing health in prison. troops to permanent bases troops have demonstrat- about the build-up, main- day. Fighter jets covered cation of both Pakistan and Allies of President Vladimir inside the country, pull- ed their ability to provide taining that it is free to de- the airborne operation. Azerbaijan calls for strong Putin’s most outspoken op- ing them back from near a credible defence for the ploy its forces anywhere on Shoigu flew in a helicop- connectivity through rail, ponent, who began a hunger the border with Ukraine, country,” RIA quoted Rus- Russian territory. ter over the Opuk firing road and railway network. strike three weeks ago over Russia’s RIA Novosti news sian Defence Minister Ser- The Kremlin has also rou- range in Crimea to moni- He said that Gawadar pro- his alleged mistreatment by agency reported. gei Shoigu as saying. “In tinely denied playing any tor proceedings. He later vides short link to Central prison authorities, fear he Thursday’s announcement this regard, I have decided role in the conflict in east- declared the drills over, Asia and both Islamabad could die soon and have de- comes after weeks of ten- to complete the inspections ern Ukraine. Defence Min- but ordered the military to and Baku can work togeth- manded he be given proper sions between Moscow, in the southern and west- ister Shoigu said the troops stand ready to respond to er for enhancing linkages medical care. They called Kyiv and the latter’s West- ern military districts,” he would return to their bases any “unfavourable” devel- for trade and investment. for the mass demonstrations ern allies over a major Rus- added. The deployments It was not immediately after EU foreign ministers by May 1. His comments opments during NATO’s Chairman Senate also ex- which took place across Rus- sian military build-up near took place against the back- clear whether the rebasing were briefed by Ukraine’s came after he oversaw ex- Defender Europe 2021 tended an invitation to the sia’s vast territory as Presi- its western border with drop of renewed clashes in order covered all of the foreign minister that the ercises in Crimea, near exercise, Russia’s Interfax Speaker of the Azerbaijan dent Vladimir Putin delivered Ukraine and in annexed Ukraine’s conflict-stricken forces involved in the re- number was higher than Ukraine’s southern border, news agency reported. De- Parliament to visit Pakistan. a state-of-the-nation speech. Crimea, which reportedly eastern regions of Donetsk cent military build-up. 100,000. NATO and the on Thursday. fender Europe is an annual, The Ambassador said that Officials have said Naval- involved tens of thousands and Luhansk, where gov- The Russian military has United States – the leading The Russian Defence Min- US army-led, multinational Pakistan is an important re- ny has been treated as any of troops. Russia has ar- ernment forces have battled not publicly declared the member of the transatlantic istry said the drills in the joint exercise designed to gional country and Azerbai- other prisoner would be and gued that the build-up was Russian-backed separatist number of additional troops security alliance – have said Black Sea region involved build readiness and inter- jan wants to further deepen had denounced the demon- defensive, while Ukraine forces since the rebels that it has moved, but the that the build-up was Rus- more than 60 ships, over operability between US mutual ties and strengthen strations as illegal. – backed by Germany and seized a swath of territory European Union’s top dip- sia’s largest since March 10,000 troops, around 200 and other NATO militaries, linkages for mutual benefit other Western powers – has there in April 2014. lomat Josep Borrell said 2014, when Moscow seized aircraft and about 1,200 mil- as well as other partners. of the people of two sides. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Friday, April 23, 2021 Pope Briefs promises Chinese investors keen to invest Lebanon visit Syria intercepts in mining & power sector Foreign Desk Israeli attack VATICAN: Pope Francis Shujat Hamza promised Lebanon’s Prime Foreign Desk Minister-designate Saad ISLAMABAD: A delegation al-Hariri on Thursday that DAMASCUS: Syria’s state of Chinese investors called he would visit the country news agency, SANA, said on Qurban Ali Head of FPC- but only after political forc- Syrian air defences inter- CI Capital Office Islamabad, es put aside differences for cepted the Israeli attack Mirza Abdul Rehman Coor- the good of the people. that targeted areas in the dinator. Chinese investors ex- The Vatican said Hariri, who Damascus suburbs early on pressed their desire to invest will also meet with Italian Thursday. in Mines and Minerals Sector leaders during a short visit, “Air defences intercepted and small power projects. Pa- held talks with the pope for the rockets and downed kistan has broad investment about 30 minutes. most of them,” the SANA potential in the fields of Hariri told Lebanese tele- agency said. However, four mines and minerals, hydro- vision afterwards that the soldiers were injured in the power, agriculture, tourism, pope would visit but only attack and some material construction and industry. once its fractious politicians damage took place, it said. Foreign investors should were able to agree on a new According to the Brit- take advantage of these op- government. ain-based Syrian Obser- portunities, and FPCCI will “I explained to His Holiness vatory for Human Rights facilitat them, assurance by Pope Francis the problems (SOHR), Israeli missiles hit Qurban Ali and Mirza Abdul we are suffering from and the air defence base of the Rehman. According to de- asked His Holiness to help Syrian government in the tails, a delegation of inves- Lebanon,” Hariri said. town of Dmeir – roughly tors from Sichuan Province “His Holiness the pope will 40km (25 miles) northeast of China met Head Qurban visit Lebanon but after a of Damascus. Ali and Coordinator Mirza government is formed. And Since the outbreak of the Abdul Rehman at the FPCCI and China is stronger than Mines and Minerals, Tour- Office, said that Pakistan is the CPEC project and its re- er sector,” he said. He said this is a message to the Leb- Syrian civil war in 2011, Is- Capital Office. steel. Trade and investment ism, Construction, Hydro- a fast growing country with lated economic zones. We are that Sichuan Group also has anese, that we must form a rael has routinely carried The delegation included Mr. will further strengthen our power which are also being vast investment opportuni- trying to bring the business an office in Islamabad which government so that every- out raids in Syria, mostly Li qi, Mr. Ma Xiao Ping, bilateral ties. FPCCI will pro- given special attention by the ties and there is consistency community of the two coun- has investors from various one can gather ... to revive targeting Iranian and Leb- Mr. Zhao Wen Guang and a vide all kinds of assistance, government. He said that the in Pakistan’s investment pol- tries closer together. companies whose companies Lebanon with our friends,” anese Hezbollah forces as lady investor Miss. Liu Ping. including providing infor- friendly relationship between icy. FPCCI is playing its full The leader of delegation are working in various fields he said. well as government troops. Mushtaq Hussain of Gilgit mation to investors in every Pakistan and China is like a role in promoting investment thanked Qurban Ali and in Pakistan. A Vatican statement said But it has rarely publicly ac- Chamber was also present at sector. soul and a body. in Pakistan. Mirza Abdul Rehman and The two countries are com- Francis “reaffirmed his knowledged them. the occasion. We will provide full support The FPCCI is trying to bring He said that CPEC project expressed his desire to invest mitted in further improving closeness to the Lebanese Israel has long sought to Talking during the meeting, to investors and traders. both Pakistani and Chinese from China is a great gift in Mines and Minerals and trade relations and we hope people, who are living prevent bitter foe Iran from Qurban Ali Head FPCCI He said that many Chinese businessmen closer to each for the people and business 10 to 25 MW power projects. that in the future there will through very difficult and establishing itself in the Capital Office thanked the groups are investing in Paki- other. Talking on the occa- community of Pakistan. Do- “Our company has been be substantial growth in bi- uncertain times, and spoke war-torn nation. delegation and said that the stan. sion, Mirza Abdul Rehman, mestic and foreign investors working in the granite and lateral trade between the two of the responsibility of all The latest missile launch friendship between Pakistan There are many projects of Coordinator, FPCCI Capital are taking special interest in marble sector and the pow- countries, he added. political forces to urgently comes as tensions run high commit themselves to the between Israel and Iran, good of the nation.” with Tehran promising “re- Hariri, a three-time prime venge” after the sabotage of Turkey to continue minister, resigned in 2019 its Natanz uranium enrich- World’s highest daily rise in virus after nationwide protests ment plant. against a political elite Iran said it believes Israel defending truth on which demonstrators was behind the incident – cases in India, record deaths blamed for pushing the when a small explosion hit 1915 events country into crisis. the plant’s electricity distri- India’s daily jump of 314,835 cases on Thursday surpasses bution earlier this month. Foreign Desk the previous highest one-day rise in the world of 297,430 Syria Japan aims to ANKARA: Turkey will continue defending the truth against cases posted by the United States in January government the so-called Armenian genocide, President Recep Tayyip cut emissions Erdogan said on Thursday. and “super-spreader” mass Health experts say India let Meanwhile, India’s television receives first Erdogan’s comment came at a high-level meeting where Foreign Desk gatherings in the world’s sec- its guard down when the virus channels showed images of 46 percent key issues of national interest were discussed. ond-most populous nation, seemed to be under control people with empty oxygen Covax jabs They included, “a new Constitution, anti-democratic initia- NEW DELHI: India has re- has stretched its long-under- during the winter, allowing cylinders crowding refilling tives and so-called Armenian genocide slander,” according ported more than 300,000 funded healthcare system to big gatherings such as wed- facilities in the most populous DNA Foreign Desk coronavirus cases over the breaking point. dings and festivals. state of Uttar Pradesh as they to a statement from Turkey’s Communication Directorate. DAMASCUS: The Syrian gov- “The negative attitude of Greece on Cyprus, Eastern Med- last 24 hours, the highest Hospitals across northern Prime Minister Narendra scrambled to save relatives in TOKYO: Japan aims to cut daily global total, while COV- and western India including Modi is himself facing criti- hospital. ernment received more than iterranean and Aegean issues and the pressure on the 200,000 doses of the Astra- emissions 46 percent by Turkish minority in Western Thrace” were also discussed ID-19-related deaths also the capital, New Delhi, have cism for addressing packed “The situation is very criti- 2030, significantly more jumped by a record, as a bru- issued notices to say they political rallies for local elec- cal,” Dr Kirit Gadhvi, presi- Zeneca vaccine via the Covax during the meeting. programme Thursday, state than previously pledged, Erdogan said Turkey wants to “celebrate the 100th anni- tal second wave raises fears have only a few hours of med- tions and allowing a Hindu dent of the Medical Associ- the country’s prime min- about the ability of the coun- ical oxygen required to keep festival to go ahead where ation in the western city of media said, in the first such versary of our Republic with a new and civilian Constitu- shipment to government-held ister announced Thursday tion, not with the coup constitution, but with the consen- try’s health services to cope. COVID-19 patients alive. millions gathered. Ahmedabad, told Reuters ahead of a key US-hosted India’s daily jump of 314,835 More than two-thirds of hos- On Thursday, despite the news agency. territory. sus of our nation.” The delivery comes as Syria’s climate summit. We will launch all-out efforts for a new Constitution in line cases on Thursday surpasses pitals had no vacant beds, biggest public health emer- “Patients are struggling to “We aim to cut greenhouse the previous highest one-day according to the Delhi gov- gency the country has faced get beds in COVID-19 hospi- war-ravaged medical sector with the needs of our country and the expectations of our grapples with a Covid-19 out- gas (emissions) by 46 per- nation, the Turkish leader said. rise in the world of 297,430 ernment’s online database, in a generation, people were tals. There is especially acute cent in fiscal 2030 from fis- cases posted by the United and doctors advised patients voting in the eastern state of shortage of oxygen.” break that has accelerated In March, Erdogan said that Turkey’s new constitution will rapidly in recent months. cal 2013,” Yoshihide Suga be encompassing and liberal. States in January. to stay home. West Bengal for a new state Modi said in an address to the told a meeting hours be- India’s total cases are now At least 24 COVID-19 patients assembly in an election that nation on Tuesday night that The health ministry “re- Turkey’s position on the events of 1915 is that the deaths ceived the first batch of vac- fore the discussions called of Armenians in eastern Anatolia took place when some at 15.93 million, the world’s died in western India’s Maha- Modi has been campaigning “all efforts are being made” to by US President Joe Biden second-highest, while deaths rashtra state on Wednesday in. boost the supplies of medical cines provided by the Covax sided with invading Russians and revolted against Otto- platform, which consist of begin. man forces. A subsequent relocation of Armenians result- rose by 2,104 to reach a to- when the oxygen supply to “It’s a festival of democracy oxygen. Japan’s fiscal 2030 will be- tal of 184,657, according to their ventilators ran out, amid and everyone is participating. The Delhi High Court on 203,000 doses,” the official ed in numerous casualties. SANA news agency said. gin in April of the calendar Turkey objects to the presentation of these incidents as health ministry data. a nationwide shortage of med- You can see the queues,” said Wednesday ordered the gov- year. The second wave of corona- ical oxygen, hospital beds and Krishna Kalyan, a candidate ernment to divert oxygen On Wednesday, the war-torn “genocide,” describing them as a tragedy in which both northwest of the country had The new target revises a sides suffered casualties. virus infections, blamed on medicines such as the anti-vi- from Modi’s ruling Bharatiya from industrial use to hospi- previous goal of cutting a “double mutant” variant ral drug, Remdesivir. Janata Party (BJP). tals to save people’s lives. received 53,800 AstraZeneca emissions 26 percent from doses from Covax, the first 2013 levels by 2030. such delivery to the country’s Japan is still heavily reliant Biden urges leaders to last major opposition bastion. on fossil fuels, in part be- Covax is jointly led by the cause many of its nuclear public-private alliance Gavi, reactors remain offline tackle climate change the World Health Organiza- after the Fukushima melt- world’s emissions, Biden tion and the Coalition for down a decade ago. Foreign Desk stressed no nation could solve Epidemic Preparedness Inno- Suga last year set a 2050 this crisis on its own. “All of vations. deadline for Japan to be- WASHINGTON: US Presi- us, particularly those who It has already sent vaccine come carbon-neutral, dent Joe Biden urged world represent the world’s largest doses to more than 100 coun- putting it on the same leaders Thursday to take economies, we have to step tries and territories world- timeline as the European immediate action to tackle up. Those that take action wide. Union and ahead of China’s climate change and reduce and make bold investments in In a joint statement, Gavi, 2060 goal. Environmental- greenhouse gas emissions their people in clean energy WHO and the UN’s agency ists have urged nations to around the globe. future will win the good jobs for children UNICEF said take more immediate ac- “The science is unmistaka- of tomorrow and make their Thursday’s vaccine delivery tion ahead of the two-day ble, the science is undeniable. economies more resilient and marked “a great day of hope.” virtual Earth Day summit And, cost of inaction keeps competitive,” he explained. “The imminent roll-out of the organised by Biden. mounting,” he said, speaking The president said the cur- vaccines will bring protection Suga is one of 40 leaders at Leaders Summit on Cli- rent decade is the most criti- to health workers, who con- attending the talks that mate via videoconference. cal to avoid the worst conse- tinue their lifesaving work kick off later Thursday, “The United States sets out quences of climate change, amid the pandemic,” the heralding a US return to on the road to cut greenhous- adding the countries must statement said. the climate front lines af- es in half by the end of this limit global warming to 1.5 ter Donald Trump’s term. decade. These steps will set degrees Celsius. For the US, Several other countries America on a path of net-zero Biden said he plans to build a Thailand have also announced re- emission economy by no later critical infrastructure to pro- reports 1,470 vised targets for slashing than 2050,” he said. duce and deploy clean tech- emissions and more pledg- ABSHERON: Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev , first lady attend groundbreaking Noting that the US repre- nology, calling it “a moral and Covid cases es are expected at the ceremony for new tourism complex in Absheron. – DNA sents less than 15% of the economic imperative.” meeting. Foreign Desk New Zealand BANGKOK: Thailand on Kashmir has the sanctity of UNSC Resolutions: Dr. Fai Thursday confirmed 1,470 reports 3 new COVID-19 cases and seven fatalities as the Covid cases India and Pakistan desired that the question of final settlement Southeast Asian country WELLINGTON: New Zea- should be decided through an impartial plebiscite, the Council developed continued to contain the land reported three cases new spike in domestic infec- of COVID-19 in managed proposals based on the common ground between them tions. isolation and no new cas- All the 1,470 new cases es in the community on Since both India and Pakistan itly obtained that they were en- the United Nations.” sition to its policies. Such policies were local infections report- Thursday. DNA desired that the question of final dorsed by the Security Council. Fai warned that Kashmir cannot are almost a guarantee that yet ed in 66 provinces, with the The newly imported cases settlement should be decided They thus constitute a binding be ignored, perhaps for no other another great tragedy in the UN’s capital Bangkok leading WASHINGTON: Dr. Ghulam Nabi came from India and Jor- through an impartial plebiscite, and solemn international agree- reason than the conflict there has history will occur. the case increase with 446 Fai, Secretary General, World dan, with the full travel his- the Council developed proposals ment about the settlement of the gone on for 73 years and seems “The decades-long Kashmir issue new cases, according to the Kashmir Awareness Forum re- tory of the third case still based on the common ground be- Kashmir dispute, Fai said. destined to continue as long as the has caused agony to Kashmiris, Center for COVID-19 Situa- minded the world powers of their being investigated. They tween them. The Indian point of Fai articulated that there was Indian armed forces continue to to Pakistan and to India itself and tion Administration spokes- pledge given to the people of have remained in managed view was unambiguously clarified much in the submissions that occupy the region. The potential the simple, rational measures that man Taweesin Visanuyoth- Kashmir as early as in 1948. He isolation and quarantine by its Prime Minister, Pandit Neh- was controversial between India for genocide is very real and mas- would be needed for its solution is in. The cases brought the said when the Kashmir dispute facilities in Auckland, ac- ru when he said: “If, after a proper and Pakistan, but the proposal of sive killings have already occurred not out of sight. All that is needed country’s total caseload to erupted in 1947-1948, the world cording to the Ministry of plebiscite, the people of Kashmir a plebiscite was not. This is clear in the past. The tens of thousands is going back --- yes, going back --- 48,113. powers championed the stand that Health. said, ‘we do not want to be with from the statement made on 28 who have been killed along with to the point of agreement which The seven fatalities report- the future status of Kashmir must The seven-day rolling aver- India’; we are committed to accept January 1948 by the President of vast human rights abuses seem to historically existed beyond doubt ed Thursday took the total be ascertained in accordance with age of new cases detected it though it might pain us. We will the Council. He said: go on without end. The UN high between India and Pakistan and death toll to 117, according the wishes and aspirations of at the border is one. Four not send an army against them. “ ... the documents at our disposal Commissioner on Human Rights jointly resolving to retrieve it with to Taweesin. the people of the territory. The previously reported cases We will accept that however hurt show agreement between the par- has recommended an independ- such modifications as are necessi- The new wave, which re- United States, Great Britain and have now recovered. The we might feel about it. We will ties on the three following points: ent, impartial and international tated by the passage of time. portedly originated from France were principal sponsors total number of active cas- change the constitution, if neces- (1) The question as to whether mission to visit Kashmir and be Fai appealed the United Nations entertainment venues in of the resolution # 47, which was es in New Zealand is 80, sary.” the State of Jammu and Kashmir given free and complete access to Secretary General – the custodian Bangkok early this month, adopted by the Security Council said a statement from the The resolution # 47 of 1948 was will accede to India or to Pakistan establish an objective assessment of the human rights – to provide has spread to more than on April 21, 1948, and which was ministry. not the resolution in the routine shall be decided by plebiscite; of the claims made by the two the leadership in protecting the 70 provinces of the coun- based on that unchallenged prin- The total number of con - sense of the term. Its provisions (2) This plebiscite must be con- sides. Of course the Indian gov- human and political rights of the try and infected more than ciple. firmed cases in New Zea - were negotiated in detail by the ducted under conditions, which ernment continues to ignore such people of Kashmir; and use his in- 10,000 people, some of Fai added that the Security Coun- land stands at 2,244, it Council with India and Pakistan will ensure complete impartiality; calls for investigation, because it fluence to enable them to exercise them with the fast-spread- cil discussed the question exhaus- said. – APP and it was only after the consent (3) The plebiscite will there- believes that such ruthless tactics their inherent right to self-deter- ing COVID-19 variant first tively from January to April 1948. of both Governments was explic- fore be held under the auspices of are the only way to deal with oppo- mination. detected in Britain. IslamabadFRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2021 | WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKPOST NEPRA likely Briefs to notify Pakistan highly values ties with decrease in LHC grants power tariff bail to Saudi Arabia: President Alvi Shahbaz Ambassador-designate to Saudi Arabia Lt Gen (retd) Bilal Akbar Ibrar Khan Sharif ISLAMABAD: The elec- calls on President Dr Arif Alvi tricity rates for consumers are expected to go down by bid aza A R help address the issues be- over 61 paisas per unit un- Mahnoor Ansar ing faced by the Pakistani LAHORE: The Lahore High der monthly fuel cost adjust- community. ments for March. Court (LHC) on Thursday ISLAMABAD: President The President Dr Arif The National Electric Pow- granted post-arrest bail to Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday Alvi congratulated Lt Gen er Regulatory Authority Leader of the Opposition said Pakistan highly val- (retd) Bilal Akbar on his (NEPRA) will take up for in the National Assembly ued its ties with Saudi Ara- appointment as Pakistan’s public hearing on April 28 Shehbaz Sharif in a money bia and wanted to further envoy to Saudi Arabia the tariff petition seeking a laundering reference by the strengthen bilateral rela- and expressed confidence reduction in consumer tariff National Accountability Bu- tions in diverse fields. that he would make con- for Discos on account of fuel reau (NAB). Talking to Pakistan’s am- certed efforts for further cost adjustment of electrici- The three-judge bench, bassador-designate to Sau- strengthening bilateral ty consumed in March. headed by Justice Ali Baqar di Arabia Lt Gen (retd) economic and investment The lower fuel cost, on Najafi, gave a unanimous Bilal Akbar here at the Ai- cooperation. approval by the regulator, verdict. According to the wan-e-Sadr, the president President Dr Arif Alvi would be adjusted in con- short court order, a copy said the two countries asked the ambassador-des- sumer bills in the upcoming of which is available with shared bonds of history, ignate to make all out ef- billing month of May. The Dawn.com, the PML-N lead- culture and faith, and held forts towards the exchange Central Power Purchasing er was required to furnish commonality of views on of high-level visits between Agency (CPPA) on behalf two bail bonds worth Rs5 regional and international the two countries. of Discos has demanded a million each. issues. He also highlighted the reduction of 61 paisas per Shehbaz’s counsel Azam Emphasizing the need to need to raise the issue of unit to pass on the benefit Nazeer Tarar said the sure- facilitate Pakistanis re- Indian Illegally Occupied of a better energy mix with ty would be submitted to- siding in Saudi Arabia, Jammu and Kashmir at consumers. morrow as the court office the president asked the all available fora in Saudi Read more: NEPRA given hours had ended today. He ambassador-designate to Arabia. said Shehbaz would be re- autonomy regarding pow- leased from jail tomorrow er tariff as president sings (Friday). ordinance The CPPA said PML-N Vice President Mar- US: Pakistani it had charged consumers yam Nawaz took to Twitter Saudi Arabia finalizes a reference fuel tariff of to celebrate the decision Rs6.23 per unit in March and said that Shehbaz had student blinded in while the actual fuel cost finally been given justice. turned out to be Rs5.61 per climate deal with Pakistan acid attack unit and hence 61 paisas ing their confidence in this per unit should be adjusted Tareen claims Staff Report PM expected to visit regard. in consumers’ bills for next It is pertinent to mention Foreign Desk month. he has 40 ISLAMABAD: An agreement here that Crown Prince of Total energy generation KSA next month NEW YORK: An unidentified lawmakers’ for collaboration between ISLAMABAD: Prime Minis- Ambassador to Pakistan Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin from all sources in March Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Salman (MBS) has Monday man threw acid on a Pakistani was recorded at 8,965 Gwh ter Imran Khan is expected Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Mali- college student in the Long support in improving environmental to undertake a visit to the ki announced that Prime called Prime Minister Imran at a total cost of Rs49.7 initiatives has been prepared Khan to express a partnering Island suburb of New York, billion at an average rate Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Minister Khan would visit US, disfiguring her face in an after the Kingdom has given interest in the Billion Tree of Rs5.55 per unit. Of this, next month. Saudi Arabia soon. “Prime attack that activists want in- its nod to the green initiative Tsunami project as the two about 8,614 Gwh were de- DNA The sources at the PM’s Minister Imran Khan will be vestigated as an anti-Muslim between the two countries. states’ heads discussed envi- livered to the Discos at Office relayed that the pre- visiting the Kingdom before hate crime. LAHORE: PTI leader Ja- The details have emerged ronmental protection bids. Rs48.37bn, at an average mier’s Saudi visit schedule or soon after Eid,” the Saudi Nafiah Ikram, 21, and her hangir Tareen on Thursday during a meeting between The telephonic conversation rate of Rs5.61 per unit. is being finalised. He is likely envoy said. The prime minis- mother were getting out of “No, it’s not a random attack, claimed having the support Saudi Ambassador to Paki- followed the letter penned to tour the Kingdom in the ter had earlier accepted the their car outside their home it’s a planned attack,” The of 40 lawmakers and said stan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Mali- down by the Pakistani PM to third Ashra of the ongoing Saudi crown prince’s invi- on March 17 when the man New York Post, a mass-circu- that his group will only ki, Special Assistant to Prime Italy’s leader fasting month of Ramazan. tation to visit the Kingdom the Crown Prince over initia- rushed up to her, threw a lation tabloid, quoted him as meet Prime Minister Imran Minister (SAPM) on Climate During his stay in Riyadh, of Saudi Arabia (KSA). In tives of “Green Saudi Arabia” caustic liquid at her face, and saying. Khan. Change Malik Amin Aslam expresses the prime minister will meet a telephonic conversation, and “Green Middle East” ran off. She was left severely Meanwhile, Police Commis- and SAPM Tahir Ashrafi. In a press conference out- Crown Prince Mohammad the Saudi crown prince ex- to protect nature, which he burned and nearly blind. sioner Patrick Ryder asked solidarity on The agreement regarding side a sessions court, the bin Salman and other Saudi tended an invitation to the shared on his Twitter account Nafiah, who is studying med- anyone with information to Green Saudi Arabia and PTI leader accused the rul- leaders. On April 19, Saudi premier. – DNA earlier today. Crown Prince icine at Hofstra University, come forward, announcing a Kashmir Green Pakistan has been ing party of witch-hunting. MBS also pledged to work in and plans to be a doctor, was $10,000 reward for informa- “When I stood with Imran finalized and the details con- the climate deal besides also for extending cooperation for coordinated efforts towards rushed to the hospital by tion leading to an arrest. ROME: Matteo Salvini, Khan, PML-N investigated veyed by the Saudi authorities conveying a message of grat- the green initiative,” Nawaf the shared goal of protecting her mother, who also works “This attack was a vicious former Deputy Prime Min- my business and sent me have been further sent to the itude from Crown Prince Mu- bin Saeed Al-Maliki said as environment, confirmed Spe- there. and heinous crime and I am ister of Italy and leader of notices,” said Tareen. He federal cabinet for approval. hammad bin Salman towards SAPM Malik Amin Aslam cial Assistant to PM on envi- Her father, Sheikh Ikram, 50, personally requesting anyone the second largest party added that he is still facing During the meeting, the Sau- Prime Minister Imran Khan. also reciprocated towards ronment and climate change said that Nafiah was targeted with knowledge to come for- in the Italian Parliament, investigations that began di envoy shared the details of “We are thankful to Pakistan Saudi authorities for repos- Malik Amin Aslam. on her way home from work. ward,” he said. which is part of the ruling during the PML-N tenure. coalition, expressed his “But what they [PTI gov- support for the people of ernment] did was not even Jammu & Kashmir facing done by the PML-N. A civil No delay as NA-249 Pakistan, Turkish, Afghan human rights violations. case has been turned into a He also promised to raise criminal one,” said Tareen. by-poll: ECP the issue at the European The PTI leader said that the Union (EU) forums. Sal- case against him was “made KARACHI: Amid calls to delay the by-poll in NA-249 by vari- Foreign Ministers to meet today vini has been a very active up” and not related to the ous political parties, the district returning officer (DRO) ap- member of the EU for Federal Investigation Agen- pointed by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on “The fraternal relations between Pakistan and Turkey are many years. cy (FIA). He claimed cases Thursday announced that the election would be held as per In a meeting with Pakistan’s against him pertain to the the schedule on April 29. deeply embedded in common faith, culture and history and Ambassador Jauhar Saleem, Federal Board of Revenue The ECP has made final arrangements for the by-polls on Matteo Salvini also appreci- (FBR) and the Security and the seat vacated by Senator Faisal Vawda on the day of his underpinned by exceptional mutual trust and respect” ated Pakistan’s efforts for Exchange Commission of election as a member of the Upper House of the Parliament with his Turkish counter- cuss the regional security are deeply embedded in promoting peace and hu- Pakistan (SECP). and in the next two days, the ballot papers would be handed DNA part. situation. In the trilateral common faith, culture and man rights in its region and To a question about a com- over to the election commission. The ECP has prepared the “He will also participate in meeting with the foreign history and underpinned expressed his keenness to mittee formed to address security and transportation plan for the election staff. Com- ISLAMABAD: Foreign a trilateral meeting of the ministers of Turkey and Af- by exceptional mutual trust expand bilateral ties in all his grievances, Tareen said menting on the by-polls, DRO Syed Nadeem Haider said that Minister Shah Mahmood Foreign Ministers of Paki- ghanistan, Shah Mahmood and respect,” the foreign areas, especially trade and that he had heard about it the by-polls in NA-249 would be held on April 29. The candi- Qureshi will undertake a stan, Turkey and Afghani- Qureshi will discuss the office said and added that investment. on TV. He said that neither dates have been once again issued directives regarding strict two-day official visit to Tur- stan.” latest developments in the visit is part of regular During the one to one dis- has anyone contacted him implementation of the code of conduct. key on 23 April on the invi- During the bilateral talks, the Afghan peace process, high-level exchanges be- cussion, a mutual desire nor will his group meet any Moreover, the ECP has further issued a notification, direct- tation of Foreign Minister the two foreign ministers exchange views on achiev- tween the two countries. for high level exchanges committee. ing political parties to wind up all political activity in the con- of Turkey Mevlüt Çavu?o?- will review the entire spec- ing the shared objectives Mevlüt Çavu?o?lu visited was evinced with Senator “I have said that we will not stituency 48 hours before the polls and warned that anyone lu, the Foreign Office trum of bilateral relations of a peaceful and stable Pakistan in January 2021 Salvini inviting Prime Min- meet any committee, we will found violating it would be punished with imprisonment. Spokesman said Thursday. and discuss preparations Afghanistan through an Af- and the two foreign minis- ister Imran Khan to visit only meet Prime Minister The by-poll in the constituency is scheduled for April 29 and According to the details for the 7th Session of the ghan-led and Afghan-owned ters also met on 29 March Italy and Ambassador Sal- Imran Khan,” said Tareen. the electioneering in the constituency will culminate at mid- of the visit shared by the High-Level Strategic Coop- political process and high- 2021 on the sidelines of eem inviting the Northern night of 27 and 28 April. It is pertinent to mention here that Foreign Office in a press eration Council (HLSCC), light Pakistan’s valuable the 9th session of Heart League major political parties including PPP, PTI and MQM-P have release, during the visit, which will be held in Tur- efforts towards this end. of Asia-Istanbul Process leader to visit Pakistan at Pakistan calls asked the ECP to delay the polls in the constituency citing Shah Mahmood Qureshi key this year. “The fraternal relations be- Ministerial Conference in the head of a parliamenta- COVID-19 situation and other reasons. for orderly, – DNA will have bilateral talks The two sides will also dis- tween Pakistan and Turkey Dushanbe, Tajikistan. ry delegation. – APP withdrawal of US troops NAB summons ex-PM ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Abbasi for questioning Thursday called for an or- derly and responsible with- the Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) and drawal of US troops from Khayam Abbasi illegal appointment of Syed Wamiq Bokhari Afghanistan to avert any se- as its managing director. curity vacuum. Responding ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Abbasi is alleged to played a role in the ap- to a question at his weekly Bureau (NAB) on Thursday summoned for- pointment of Bokhari during his stint as press briefing in Islamabad mer prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi petroleum minister. The PML-N leader is on Thursday, Foreign Office for questioning in connection with its fresh already facing two references instituted by spokesperson Zahid Hafeez graft inquiry against him. the bureau. One of them pertains to alleged Chaudhri said Pakistan has The PML-N stalwart is required to turned illegal appointments in the Pakistan State Oil consistently been supportive up before the NAB Rawalpindi office on (PSO) while the other is related to the award of the ongoing Afghan peace April 26 along with record. The inquiry per- of a LNG Terminal-I contract to a firm at Port process. tains to alleged financial irregularities in Qasim Karachi at exorbitant rates. He said Pakistan is commit- ted for peace in Afghanistan and prosperity of the Afghan people and we support the Afghan-owned and Afghan-led settlement of the situation. Chinese firm to build Answering another question, the spokesperson said Paki- stan wants resolution of all 82MWs hydropower plant outstanding disputes with In- The project site is located ment of the civil works, oreign esk dia through dialogue of which F D 5 kilometres away from the according to an official doc- Kashmir is the core issue. existing 108MWs Golen Gol ument of NEPRA as per the BEIJING: China’s Sinohydro He said India s illegal and uni- HPP on Golen Gol River, Gwadar pro’s report. will build a run-of-the-river lateral acts of 5 August 2019 a tributary of Mastuj river The Private Power Infra- hydropower plant in Chitral vitiated the environment and in Pakistan’s north-most structure Board (PPIB) has of Pakistan’s northern KP now onus is on India to cre- district of Chitral. Chitral already approved the project province to produce 82MWs, ate enabling environment for is adjacent to Pakistan’s design, feasibility study, and or 380 GWh per annum, of meaningful and result orient- Gilgit-Baltistan region, financial proposal of the pro- clean energy at the cost of ed dialogue. Responding to which borders China. ject. $200 million, Gwadar pro re- another question, he said all On April 19, the National The National Transmission ported on Thursday. Chinese nationals are safe in Electric Power Regulatory and Dispatch Company The Turtonas-Uzghor hydro- the recent terrorist attack in Authority (NEPRA) approved (NTDC) has also allowed in- power project will be execut- Quetta. He said adequate se- the tariff petition of the spon- terconnection of the project ed by Uzghor Hydropower curity measures are in place sors, thus allowing the Sino- with the transmission line of Pvt. Ltd., a consortium of for the security of Chinese hydro-led consortium to go the existing Golen Gol HPP, China’s hydropower giant nationals and diplomats work- ahead with the project. which is an additional advan- Sinohydro and Pakistan’s Sa- ing in Pakistan. – DNA project will be completed in tage in the execution of the chal Group. 4 years after the commence- project, NEPRA stated. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]