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F .theasiantelegraph.net Turkey to work Yarmook vessel closely with Pak inducted into for JVs: Turk Pak Navy official ISLAMABAD ISLAMABAD Turkish Defence Industry Presi- A state of the art 2300 tons Yarmook ship, dent Ismail Demir on Saturday built in Romania, has been inducted in Pakistan called on Federal Minister for De- Navy. According to a press release released by fence Production Zobaida Jalal Pak Navy, the commissioning ceremony of state here. Ismail Demir said that Tur- of the art 2300 Tons Corvette PNS YARMOOK key is committed to work closely was held in Romanian Constanta Port. Vice - cial joint ventures. He also thanked Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Muhammad Fayyaz Gilani graced the occasion as Chief withthe minister Pakistan for for her mutually good wishes.benefi On the occasion, Zobaida Jalal said Guest. Speaking at the occasion, the Chief Guest that potential for cooperation in underscored the importance of corvettes in the maritime domain. He said that induction further cement the existing ties be- of these platforms will act as force multipliers thetween field the of twodefence countries. production She saidwill in enhancing Navy’s capability of safeguard- that both countries enjoy great ing maritime interests.The Chief Guest also - lauded professional competence of M/s DAMEN eral relations. Therefore it is very Civil service reforms okayed Shipyards and cooperation in delivering high- important that both states work to- trust and confidence in their bilat quality platforms in record time. PNS YARMOOK in defence production, Jalal added. is a state of the art electronic warfare, anti-ship getherEarlier inon various February fields 14, especially Pakistan and anti-air warfare platform with cutting edge and Turkey had reiterated their Profiteers, hoarders to be taken to self-protection and terminal defence systems. - The ship is capable to perform a variety of lateral fraternal relations into a maritime operations, transport helicopter & firmstrong resolves strategic to partnership transform be bi- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) simultaneously. tween the two countries. A joint Subsequent to contract for construction of two declaration issued at the conclu- task: PM Imran corvettes for Pakistan Navy, the second ship sion of 6th session of Pakistan- PNS TABUK is expected to join Pakistan Navy Turkey High-Level Strategic Coop- eration Council in Islamabad had Prime Minister Imran directs strict action against hoarders Fleet by mid of this year.

and unmatched relationship be- LAHORE welfare model of the state and down on hoarders, profiteers reaffirmedtween the thattwo thecountries time-tested were Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sat- embedded in a common histori- our priority is to uplift the Earlier on January 18, Taking urday said that elements involved in cal, religious and cultural heritage. weakest segments of society.” notice of reports regarding an il- profiteering and hoarding of flour PM Imran maintained Pakistan will legal rise in prices of wheat flour, and sugar will be taken to task. be transformed into a great nation Prime Minister Imran Khan had Addressing the ceremony of distri- on the pattern of state of Madinah. ordered a country-wide crack- bution of Sehat Insaaf Cards in La- He said for the first time in his- down on hoarder and profiteers. hore, PM Imran said that an inquiry tory, duties on import of health- According to sources, PM Imran is being held to ascertain the rea- related equipment have been re- Khan had directed the concerned sons for increase in price of sugar. moved and added that the step will authorities to take strict and in- The prime minister, while referring bring revolutionary changes in the discriminate action against the to current inflation in the country, healthcare system of the country. elements involved in illegal price said the contributing reasons are cur- Earlier, the prime minister dis- ,, hike. Prime Minister Imran Khan rency depreciation and account defi- tributed Health Insaaf Cards has fulfilled another promise by cits due to policies of previous gov- PM Imran Khan condoles among the deserving people. approving the recommendations ernments, Radio Pakistan reported. Read More: Hike in flour pric- passing of ‘most loyal regarding revamping recruitment He said, “The government is tak- es: PM Imran orders crack- of civil servants ing steps to move towards the UN Secretary General due today NATO chief warns ISLAMABAD United Nations Secretary General António Guterres will arrive Pakistan today to address a conference on Afghan against EU refugees’ here on today (Sunday). A delegation of officials will also accom- panied with the UN Secretary General. ISLAMABAD France and Germany have stepped up plans in Europe and America together,” he said. United Nations High Commissioner for NATO’s secretary general warned to build a European army in recent years, Humankind currently faces the highest Refugees Filippo Grandi will also attend European members of the alliance against following unilateral foreign policy moves by number of threats and risks since the end the moot.Secretary General António undermining transatlantic ties by their U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump has of the Second World War, Guterres is scheduled to hold meetings plans to build a European military. In a repeatedly warned Europeans to take more Russian Foreign Minister Sergey with President Arif Alvi, Prime Minister speech at the Munich Security Conference responsibility for their security, threatening Lavrov said in his address to the Munich Imran Khan, Army Chief Gen. Qamar on Saturday, Jens Stoltenberg welcomed to pull U.S. troops out of Europe. Security Conference on Saturday. Javed Bajwa and Foreign Minister Shah EU plans to boost defense capabilities and German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas “We lack that scale of unity today since the Mehmood Qureshi during his visit of spending, but also cautioned allies against on Friday called for a European defense risks and threats for humankind are as high Pakistan. A two-day international con- duplicating military efforts and alienating union within the next 10 years, in remarks as they have never been before during the ference will mark the 40 years long pres- the U.S. “Some say that the answer is more at the Munich Security Conference. He has entire post-war period. ence of hundreds of thousands of Afghan Europe, and I agree. But this is only part of it been a vocal critic of Trump’s foreign pol- Before our eyes the system of agreements refugees in Pakistan. Kartarpur on Feb 18. UN chief NUST. Moreover, the UN chief because more Europe cannot mean Europe icy and has repeatedly argued in favor of in strategic stability and nonproliferation The conference is being held in collab- will administer anti-polio vac- will inaugurate an exhibition on alone,” he stressed. “more Europe” in defense. NATO Secretary is being dismantled, the threshold for the oration with the UN High Commission cine to children at a school and his Pakistan visit at the United “Any attempt to distance Europe from General Stoltenberg stressed on Saturday nuclear weapons use is being lowered, re- for Refugees (UNHCR). will meet inter-faith leaders in Nations Peace Mission. North America not only weakens the that Europeans and Americans should do gional crises are multiplying, and the norms The delegations from Afghanistan and Lahore. António Guterres will He will also visit the UN transatlantic bond and our ability to com- more for the unity of the 29-member secu- of international law are being flouted. Iran will also attend the Afghan refu- visit historic Badshahi Masjid Military Observers Group in pete on the global stage, it also risks divid- rity bloc. “I don’t believe in Europe alone, Among them are forceful interference in gees’ conference.UN Secretary General and Shahi Qila in Lahore and the India and Pakistan during his ing Europe,” he added. EU heavyweights as I don’t believe in America alone. I believe the affairs of sovereign states. will also visit Lahore and Gurdwara Centre for Peace and Stability at stay in Pakistan. West is weakening: France hits Trade deal implementation back US China urges US to create conducive BERLIN BEIJING Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang French President Emmanuel bled by US President Donald Union countries and Moscow Yi called on the United States to respect the recommen- Macron warned Saturday Trump’s “America first” rhet- have been strained since dations made by the World Health Organization on the that the West is “weakening,” oric, ambivalence over the Russia annexed Crimea from epidemic of COVID-19 and to create favorable condi- after US Secretary of State transatlantic NATO military al- Ukraine in 2014 and fighting tions for implementing the China-U.S. phase-one trade Mike Pompeo sought to fend liance and tariffs on European broke out between Kyiv and agreement. In an interview with Reuters on Friday, off European anxiety about a goods. “I’m happy to report Russia-backed separatists in Wang expressed his hope that the United States would decline of transatlantic unity. that the death of the transat- eastern Ukraine. That fester- not adopt unnecessary trade and personnel restric- “There is a weakening of lantic alliance is grossly exag- ing military conflict has left tions in the difficult times of epidemic. the West,” the French leader gerated. The West is winning, over 14,000 dead since then. “Given the U.S.’ highest-level travel advisory against told the Munich Security and we’re winning together,” he The U.S. and the European China, practically that will bring about some challenges Conference. “There’s an said in a speech at the Munich Union slapped sanctions on to the implementation of the agreement,” he said. The American policy that started Security Conference, listing Russia for its actions in Ukraine. Chinese people always honor their commitments, several years ago and not just US steps to protect liberal de- French companies who are Wang said, adding that the phase one trade agree- under this administration mocracies. Macron told the engaged in trade with Russia ment has been reached between the two sides based that includes a certain kind Munich Security Conference have pressured Macron to on equality and mutual respect. of withdrawal, of a rethink of that a “credible” approach to help repair the EU’s rela- China stands ready to work with the United States its relationship with Europe.” dealing with Russia would tions with Moscow and to to implement the agreement, which will truly benefit Pompeo defended on Saturday be to take the line that “we ease economic sanctions. both China and the United States, as well as the whole his nation’s global role despite are demanding, we are giving During a visit to Poland world, Wang said. misgivings in Europe, vowing no ground in our principles this month, Macron said it The Chinese market is big enough to withstand the and the market will continue to grow. own timetable and roadmap, said Wang. that Western values would on frozen conflicts, but will was a “a major error to dis- impact of the epidemic, which is temporary, Wand said, There will be better conditions to imple- He said that China will keep up its end of prevail over China’s desire for re-engage in a strategic dia- tance ourselves from a part pointing out that when the epidemic is over, the sub- ment the consensus in the phase-one the bargain and hopes the United States “empire”. Pompeo was seeking logue—which will take time.” of Europe that we don’t dued consumer demand will be released quickly, the deal as China deepens reforms and ex- will deliver its commitments to China to reassure Europeans trou- Relations between European feel comfortable about.” dynamism of China’s economy will rebound strongly, pands opening up in accordance with its as well. Sunday, Feubrary 16, 2020

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Editor-in-Chief: Amna Malik Editor: Mohammad Arshad Polio eradication in Pakistan Phone: + 92 51 2814017 Offce # 407/408, 4th Floor, Evacuee paralysis from poliovirus infection die because the roof” under the leadership of the Government at Trust, Agha Khan Road, F-5/1 Islamabad virus affects the muscles that help them breathe. emergency operations centers has been essen- Even children who seem to fully recover can develop tial in ensuring improvements across all aspects new muscle pain, weakness, or paralysis as adults, 15 of programme operations, risk management and to 40 years later. This is called post-polio syndrome. oversight activities. Thanks to the centers, the pro- Poliovirus only infects humans. It is very con- gramme is now further supported by the availability tagious and spreads through person-to-person of high-quality data and comprehensive, real-time Khasadars force’s merger Hadi Bandial contact. The virus lives in an infected person’s risk assessment and monitoring, resulting in better throat and intestines. It enters the body through campaign quality and better response to outbreaks. the mouth and spreads through contact with the Despite the record low number of new cases, a in police inevitable feces of an infected person and, though less com- strong surveillance system indicates the virus mon, through droplets from a sneeze or cough. continues to circulate in Pakistan and remains hina–Pakistan relations began in 1951 when Pakistan An infected person may spread the virus to oth- a threat to children. The programme is system- recognised the People’s Republic of China (PRC) re- akistan is one of only 2 remaining ers immediately before and about 1 to 2 weeks atically addressing and responding to these chal- gime on Mainland China. Since then, both coun- countriesP in the world with ongoing wild po- after symptoms appear. The virus can live in an lenges by focusing on reaching missed children tries have placed considerable importance on the liovirus transmission, along with Afghanistan. infected person’s feces for many weeks. It can and continuously improving campaign quality. maintenance of an extremely close and supportive spe- WHO, with UNICEF and other key partners of the contaminate food and water in unsanitary con- To reach the ultimate goal of polio eradication, cial relationship and they have regularly exchanged Global Polio Eradication Initiative, supports the ditions. People who don’t have symptoms can Pakistan’s polio eradication programme is imple- high-level visits resulting in a variety of agreements. Government of Pakistan in polio eradication efforts still pass the virus to others and make them sick. menting an intensive vaccination campaign sched- The relations between Pakistan and China have been fa- to ensure that Pakistan achieves polio-free status. Polio vaccine protects children by preparing their ule focused on operational improvements to achieve mously described as “higher than the mountains, deeper Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a crippling and po- bodies to fight the polio virus. Almost all children high population immunity in the core reservoirs of than the oceans, stronger than steel, dearer than eyesight and sweeter than honey. tentially deadly infectious disease. It is caused (99 children out of 100) who get all the recom- Karachi, Khyber-Peshawar and Quetta Block, while CThe PRC has provided economic, military, and technical assistance to by the poliovirus. The virus spreads from per- mended doses of vaccine will be protected from polio. keeping the rest of the country polio free. Since the Pakistan, and each country considers the other a close strategic ally. son to person and can invade an infected per- Pakistan has come a long way in its struggle to eradi- establishment of its country office in Pakistan in Maintaining close relations with China is a central part of Pakistan’s foreign son’s brain and spinal cord, causing paralysis. cate polio. In the early 1990s, the annual incidence 1960, the World Health Organization has provided a policy. In 1986, President Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq visited China to improve dip- Most people who get infected with poliovirus will not of polio was estimated at more than 20 000 cases a wide range of technical support to the Government lomatic relations, and Pakistan was one of only two countries, alongside Cuba, have any visible symptoms. About 1 out of 4 people year. Since its initiation in 1994, the national polio of Pakistan. This has been mainly in the strengthen- to offer crucial support to the PRC after the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989. with poliovirus infection will have flu-like symptoms eradication programme has made major strides in ing health services, addressing public health issues Pakistan has served as China’s main bridge to the Islamic world, and also played .These symptoms usually last 2 to 5 days then go reaching children with immunization in all parts of and supporting and promoting research for health. an important role in bridging the communication gap between the PRC and the away on their own. A smaller proportion of people the country. The current polio epidemiology remains West by facilitating U.S. President Richard Nixon’s historic 1972 visit to China. with poliovirus infection will develop other more seri- promising. The number of cases has declined from Writer is the CEO of Mélange IT Solutions & The launch of the billions dollars game-changer project called China- ous symptoms that affect the brain and spinal cord: 306 in 2014 to 54 in 2015, 20 in 2016, 8 in 2017, The Asian Telegraph, Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has further testified their close Paralysis is the most severe symptom associated with and 12 in 2018. As of 11 February 2020, there have an expert on Political Economy, & Director and trusted friendship relations. The CPEC is a collection of infrastruc- polio because it can lead to permanent disability and been 144 documented in 2019 and 12 cases in 2020. of Bandial Group ture projects that are currently under construction throughout Pakistan. death. Between 2 and 10 out of 100 people who have The work with partners as “one team under one In the wake of the outbreak of the coronavirus, most of the world closed their borders with China Disclaimer: Views expressed by writers in this section are their own and do not necessarily reflect The Asian Telegraph point-of-view Youth entrepreneurship

he incumbent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) govern- Today in History ment is taking various steps under its well-conceived vi- sion to create one million jobs for the youth to meet the The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty which ex- Kyoto Protocol 16 February 2005 growing challenges of employing the youth. Under the tends the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that commits state parties to Prime Minister’s Youth Programme different initiatives have been taken to empower the youth through techni- consensus that (part one) global warming is occurring cal education, internship and loan facility for transform- reduceand (part greenhouse two) it is gas extremely emissions, likely based that on human-madethe scientific ing them into entrepreneurs instead of seeking jobs. As CO2 emissions have predominantly caused it. The Kyo- entrepreneurs the youth will not only be able to earn a to Protocol was adopted in Kyoto, Japan, on 11 Decem- respectable living rather it will also become a source of employment by employ- ber 1997 and entered into force on 16 February 2005. Ting different people in his or her business. About one million applications for There are currently 192 parties (Canada withdrew from Youth Entrepreneurship scheme has registered so far which show its success. the protocol, effective December 2012) to the Protocol. The scheme is receiving encouraging response among youth across the country. The Kyoto Protocol implemented the objective of the The feedback, suggestions and programme-specific input received through the UNFCCC to reduce the onset of global warming by reduc- ing greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere registration forms should be duly analyzed and incorporated in the policy-making to “a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic process so that it serves aspirations of our enterprising youth. About 60 percent interference with the climate system” (Article 2). The of the population consists of Youth so it is priority of the government to make Kyoto Protocol applies to the six greenhouse gases list- them economically independent for the progress of the country. The young peo- ed in Annex A: Carbon dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), ple are the true asset of the nation who could play a vital role for sustainable - development of the country. Kamyab Jawan Program is a good initiative by the incumbent government but the transparency must be ensured in the process. NitrousThe Protocol oxide (N2O),is based Hydrofluorocarbons on the principle (HFCs),of common Per Under the Kamyab Jawan Program, the government is going to empower youth fluorocarbonsbut differentiated (PFCs), responsibilities: and Sulphur hexafluorideit acknowledges (SF6). and motivate them to start their own businesses and entrepreneurship. The that individual countries have different capabilities in government has allocated over 100 billion rupees for the cause to young people combating climate change, owing to economic devel- opment, and therefore puts the obligation to reduce of all the provinces including AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan. This initiative will facilitate current emissions on developed countries on the ba- the young people and eliminate the financial constraints that they have been sis that they are historically responsible for the cur- facing to start their business. The government should also set up special desks rent levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. and the banks should also be directed so to guide the young people aspiring to start business about the technicalities of the field they choose. and ended in 2012. All 36 countries that fully participated The Protocol’s first commitment period started in 2008- - inity the mechanisms first commitment by funding period emission complied reductions with the in Proto other col.countries However, because nine theircountries national had emissionsto resort to were the flexibilslightly greater than their targets.

NME Awards ‘Ghost’ ancestors Taylor went full fashion in two-tone short suit African DNA study detects NEW YORK mysterious human species Swift’s appearance at the NME WASHINGTON rica and later spread worldwide, en- Awards comes shortly after her Scientists examining the genomes of countering other human species in - West Africans have detected signs Eurasia that have since gone extinct - that a mysterious extinct human spe- including the Neanderthals and the Netflixrector Lana documentary Wilson spoke Miss to AmeriELLE. canacom about was released.how she built The trust film’s with di cies interbred with our own species lesser-known Denisovans. Previous tens of thousands of years ago in Af- genetic research showed that our spe- Taylor Swift posing for the camera: rica, the latest evidence of human- cies interbred with both the Neander- SwiftNo Taylor over Swift her may years have skipped of filming. the kind’s complicated genetic ancestry. thals and Denisovans, with modern Grammys three weeks ago, but she The study indicated that present- human populations outside of Af- isn’t letting the winter end without day West Africans trace a substan- rica still carrying DNA from both. But one more great awards show appear- tial proportion, some 2% to 19%, of while there is an ample fossil record ance from her. Here, what she wore to their genetic ancestry to an extinct of the Neanderthals and a few fossils the NME Awards.© Dave J Hogan - Get- human species - what the research- ty Images No Taylor Swift may have ers called a “ghost population.” “ghost population” is more enigmatic. skipped the Grammys three weeks “We estimate interbreeding occurred of Denisovans, the newly identified ago, but she isn’t letting the winter end without one more great awards approximately 43,000 years ago, with show appearance from her. Here, large intervals of uncertainty,” said what she wore to the NME Awards. University of California, Los Angeles Taylor Swift may have skipped the (UCLA) human genetics and computer Grammys three weeks ago, but she science professor Sriram Sankarara- isn’t letting the winter end without man, who led the study published this one more great awards show appear- week in the journal Science Advances. ance from her. The singer made a sur- prise appearance at London’s NME more than 300,000 years ago in Af- Awards tonight. Homo sapiens first appeared a bit TAT Special Founders’ Day held at PAF College, Sargodha SOHAIL MAJEED BUTT Chigwell shield for sports was received by Alauddin House. General Service Training Cup for co-curricular SARGODHA activities was won by Munir House, Founders’ Day was held here at Pakistan Air Force while Chief of Air Staff trophy for academ- College, which was graced by Air Marshal Ahmer Shehzad, ics was won by Munir House. Munir House lifted Vice Chief of Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force as a Chief Guest. the coveted Quaid-e-Azam Shield for being over- In his address the Chief Guest said, all Champion House of the Year. Earlier, Air Vice “PAF College, Sargodha is indeed a house of great men- Marshal (Retd) Qasim Masood Khan, Principal PAF tors, great leaders who have nurtured and groomed College Sargodha presented the annual report. generations of the men of excellence which served at The students of the college presented an impressive various tiers in the Pakistan armed forces and also the Gymnastics and Martial Art display and a well-synchro- civil institutions”. nized P.T show. He further said, “excellence in the academ- The College also put up an attractive Aero modeling ics remains critical in your pursuit of ca- Display in which young boys manoeuvred radio-con- reers, as you are the future leaders of Pakistan.” trolled aircraft models in the air. A large number of The Chief Guest gave away prizes to the winning houses serving and retired defence personnel, retired teach- and individuals. ers, senior bureaucrats and parents of the students were Hamid Nawaz was declared the best athlete of the Year. present on the occasion. Sunday February 16, 2020

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Weekly Roundup Stock market continues battling FATF and virus concerns Shrimps brought The Queen Benchmark KSE 100-Share Index obtain only 99.63 points on a weekly basis to London Fashion Week

KARACHI between coalition parties in the gov- The stock market kept struggling for ernment until some of them were set- its sustainability in the outgoing week tled in meetings with the ruling PTI. as confusion and uncertainty sur- Yesterday, the Index opened at rounded potential investors until late 40,594.24, and lost 212.18 points Friday when the IMF, in its concluding or 0.52pc, while the apex of the day remarks affirmed that Pakistan had remained 40,603.16 points whereas been successful in completing the the lowest the stocks tumbled to was “structural benchmarks” as well as 40,094.29. On Thursday, the PSX ob- in meeting “all end-December perfor- served bearish trend, and closed at mance criteria” which had been set 40,455.44 points after losing 75.69 for the implementation of $6 billion points or 0.19 percent. It showed an Extended Fund Facility programme. intraday high of 40,787.24 and a low But there were other persisting fac- of 40,325.22 that day. Total volume tors, in particular the FATF concerns traded for the index was 139.38 mil- and large suspension of imports lion shares.On Wednesday, the stock from China, which had been ham- market witnessed robust recovery mering the stock market. Altogether, on the back of healthy buying when the Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) some virus concerns evaporated and benchmark KSE 100-Share Index ob- basis as last Friday the Index closed terday’s 40,243.26.Other factors in- reports emerged of relaxation from tained only 99.63 points on a weekly at 40,143.63 as compared to yes- cluded strife political disagreements the IMF. LONDON Dubai launches JThe royal family may have had a bad year thanks to allegations surrounding certain problematic initiatives to attract members, plus Harry and Meghan choosing to give up their titles in pursuit of a peaceful innovators and paparazzi-free life, but there are two regal women who will forever be worshiped for their DUBAI perennially chic style.On day one of this season’s London Fashion Week, Shrimps’ creative direc- Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Ivanka wears President of Dubai Civil Aviation and tor Hannah Weiland celebrated both the Queen Chairman & CEO of Emirates Airline and Princess Diana in her AW20 collection, a Emirati label and Group, on Saturday launched the glorious return to the official show schedule ‘Innovation Attraction Programme for the London-based designer. “Royal style has on UAE visit (IAP),’ an initiative that will position consistently offered every occasion a sense of DUBAI Dubai as a global hub of disruptive ceremony and elegance, from the countryside on technologies as well as solutions.The horseback to the ballroom at Balmoral, all whilst Senior advisor to and the daugh- initiative was announced at the ‘Start- championing a fearless approach to colour,” the ter of US President Donald Trump Up Night’ hosted recently by Dubai show notes read. Ivanka Trump arrived in the UAE SME, the agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and this morning, where she is sched- medium enterprise (SME) sector, Kate’s gorgeous new leaf uled to deliver a keynote address bringing together innovative startups at the official opening of the Global in the UAE and 60 disruptive enter- earrings more affordable Women’s Forum Dubai (GWFD), prises from 15 countries in a dialogue which will be held at Madinat on successful entrepreneurship and Jumeirah on Feb 16 and 17. the future of business. . Designed and Ahead of her speech, Trump was implemented by Dubai SME, the pro- photographed at the Jumeirah Al- gramme seeks to reach out to over Naseem hotel wearing a metallic, 25,000 startups worldwide that are maxi dress from Emirati label looking at Dubai as a new market for their innovative solutions and facili- Layeur. The long-sleeved piece tate their entry to Dubai. boasts a waist belt and contrasting navy paneling on the neckline and sleeves. It’s currently available for purchase at e-tailer The Modist for UAE, Saudi to lead pick-up in non-oil economic activity $890. The president of the United States’ daughter paired the con- servative look with a pair of black JADDAH to see stronger manufacturing activ- structure in Dubai in the first half of Analysts expect to see the potential pointed-toe pumps. The UAE and Saudi Arabia will lead ity with new refining capacity coming 2020 ahead of Expo 2020, both direct for a meaningful pick-up in private It’s not the first time she has the gradual pick-up in GDP growth onstream. In the case of Bahrain, GCC and indirect. Stronger project awards consumption in the UAE with Dubai championed an Arab label. led by non-oil economic activity, ac- support for investments will remain are expected in Abu Dhabi in 2020. hosting Expo 2020, albeit temporary. Memorably, Trump stepped out cording to Economics team at the a key support to economic activity. in a two-piece suit by Moroccan Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB). Within the GCC, Saudi Arabia is at an designer Fadila El-Gadi during a ADCB economists see aggregate early stage in its multi-year diversifi- three-day visit to the North African real non-oil GDP growth strengthen- cation programme, with much of the country last November. ing to 2.6 per cent in 2020, up from funds in place for the first phases of an estimated 2.1 per cent in 2019 the investment plans.“We believe IRELAND and 2 per cent in 2018. the investment programme will take The Duchess of Cambridge looked gorgeous “We see Saudi Arabia and UAE as time to build traction, with most of for her surprise trip to Scotland and Northern largely driving the acceleration in the rise in Saudi project awards in Ireland, and as ever, fans fell in love with her out- non-oil GDP growth in 2020, despite 2019 linked to hydrocarbon pro- fits - which combined her love of the British high being at different stages in their eco- jects. We also expect to see a pick-up street and classic heritage brands. And while nomic cycles. Saudi Arabia should in investment activity in the UAE in royal watchers rushed to buy her chic John Lewis benefit from building momentum 2020 – there are signs of momen- cashmere jumper, which has since sold out, Kate with its investment programme, tum building in Abu Dhabi, despite in fact debuted another gorgeous item – a pretty whilst UAE is forecast to get a boost a fall in project awards in 2019,” said new pair of Catherine Zoraida earrings, featur- from hosting Expo 2020,” said Monica Thirumalai Nagesh, an economist at ing a leafy fern design. How beautiful?Kate has Malik, chief economist of ADCB.While ADCB. During the current year Dubai been a long-time fan of London label Zoraida, there is some pick-up in investment is expected to see greater implemen- wearing the delicate gold jewellery on a num- activity in Oman, Kuwait is expected tation of projects to finalise infra- ber of occasions. It even appeared that she had recommended the brand to sister-in-law the Duchess of Sussex, since Meghan stepped out wearing a sweet pair of the designer’s swallow stud earrings in January.As for her new pieces, Kate has opted for the ‘Gold Fern Drop Earrings’, which are listed for £165 on the brand’s web- PSL 2020 site, proudly stating in the description: “As seen Kumar along with on HRH The Duchess of Cambridge.” The pretty drop earrings are made in 18ct gold-plated sil- ver, which looked beautiful against the Duchess’ Gladiators v Zalmi, a rivalry ready to light up MCC squad enjoys perfectly-balayaged waves. Lady Gaga decides to be LAHORE golf in Lahore Since its advent the HBL Pakistan her own Valentine this year Super League has brought forward LAHORE golf.” It must be noted that MCC contests between Quetta Gladiators The Marylebone Cricket Club beat Lahore Qalandars by four someand Peshawar riveting on-fieldZalmi have rivalries kept andthe (MCC) team enjoyed golf on a wickets in their first tour match fans at the edge of their seats. Ac- sunny day in Lahore. President at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore cording to a press release by PCB, Kumar Sangakkara and other on Friday. The second fixture will Gladiators and Zalmi are the two members of the squad were be held at Aitchison College on most successful teams in the history of HBL PSL with success percentages seen playing on their rest day. February 16th against Pakistan of 61.90 and 58.69, respectively, and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shaheens in a fifty-over fixture. both the teams have bagged an HBL posted photos and wrote, “MCC At the same venue, the MCC PSL title once.After two nail-biting team enjoying a bright sunny will meet Northern and Multan play-offs between them, they faced- day in Lahore with a game of Sultans in 20-over matches on was played at Pakistan’s home of off in the 2017 edition’s final, which - cricket,stan soil. Qaddafi Peshawar Stadium, Zalmi, captained and was theby Darren first HBL Sammy, PSL match were theon thecomfort Paki- able winners in that match by 58 runs.Sarfaraz Ahmed-led Gladiators avenged the defeat last year as they secured an eight-wicket win over Zalmi in front of a rousing Karachi crowd at the National Stadium. NEWYORk American singing sensation Lady Gaga was all of us this Valentine’s Day as she celebrated self-love and stressed on the significance of breaking age- Break brought welcome respite for Liverpool players: Klopp old traditions about relationships. The 33-year- LONDON old Poker Face crooner turned to her Instagram : The first-ever Premier League mid-sea- of match press conference.“Nobody ap- last four matches while Milner has been out with a strong message for her fans and followers son break pleased Liverpool coach Jurgen preciated that because I played bad so it since January 5. “Millie (Milner) and Sadio on the day when the world had been celebrat- Klopp as it allowed the runaway leaders didn’t help. Nobody asked then. It is com- are back. When they are back you consider ing love.“Did you know that an old tradition says to rest their aches and pains following pletely normal for a professional football them immediately,” said Klopp.“Apart from that only during a leap year, on Feb 29th, are the hectic festive period. The 52-year-old player to play through pain. “After that (Xherdan) Shaqiri, (Nathaniel) Clyne and women allowed to propose to men?” she said. German takes his players to bottom-placed long period in December-January, there (Paul) Glatzel, all the players are in train- “It’s 2020, and any person of any gender identity Norwich on Saturday holding a 22 point was no player in the squad who had no ing. We have some good options. Hopefully, can propose to anyone, anytime!,” she added. “So lead over two-time defending champions pain. Everybody had something.” Klopp — it stays like this for the rest of the season.” as we all celebrate love today, I put this ring on Manchester City.Klopp said the break will whose Champions League holders travel Klopp says Norwich may be struggling at my own finger as a sign of my love for myself have done his squad the world of good as to Atletico Madrid next week in their last the bottom — they are 7 points adrift of and for my fans - and a reminder that we are all he knew from his own playing experience. 16 first leg clash — has also been boosted safety — but he is full of respect for their born superstars,” she continued.The singer in an- “I was a player myself. When I look back by the return to fitness from hamstring in- adventurous style of play. “I really admire other post, wished her actual Valentine Michael it feels like I played through 80 percent juries of Senegal attacker Sadio Mane and that Norwich stick to their principles. It’s Polansky days after making their relationship of the time with pain,” he said at his eve veteran James Milner. Sane has missed the really good football, super coaching. Sunday, Februaury 16, 2019 The Asian Telegraph www.theasiantelegraph.net Indian diplomat summoned over ceasefire violations

ISLAMABAD injured in Azad Jammu and Kash-

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood by Indian troops from across the - mirrestive in Line a fresh of Control ceasefire (LoC), violation said urday summoned Indian Chargé Inter-Services Public Relations Thed’affaires Foreign Gaurav Office Ahluwalia (FO) on to reg Sat- (ISPR) on Friday. ister strong protest over the latest - According to the military’s media pation forces along the restive Line wing, Indian troops resorted to the ceasefireof Control violation (LOC).Director-General by Indian occu South Asia and SAARC Zahid Hafeez including mortars along the LoC Chaudhry deplored the targeting of unprovokedin Neza Pir sector fire of deliberately heavy weapons tar- innocent civilians by Indian forces. geting the civilian population. The He underscored that such sense- minor girl sustained injuries after a less Indian acts are in clear viola- mortar shell fell on her house in the - standing and complete disregard injured girl to the nearby medical tionfor international of the 2003 human Ceasefire rights Under and area.facility Rescue for treatment. officials Meanwhile, shifted the international norms. He said such Pakistani troops responded to In- acts are a threat to regional peace and security. A 13-year-old girl was and silenced the Indian guns. dian firing in a befitting manner Teams formed to control locust swarms: Khusro

ISLAMABAD Earlier on Thursday, the National Federal Minister for National Disaster Management Authority Food Security, Khusro Bakhtiar (NDMA) had decided to take Pak team jet off for FATF Paris session has said that 128 teams have been emergency measures against the formed to control locust swarms locust swarms. Chairman NDMA attacking crops across the coun- Lieutenant General Muhammad try. The minister said Army and Afzal had said that emergency the Civil Aviation would also measures were to be taken to FATF to review Pakistan’s possible grey list exit from today take part in the operation being control the prevalent locust at- ISLAMABAD Beijing where the implementation report of and aims to obtain 12 votes with escalated expressed grave concerns over the current launched on Monday to spray the tacks in parts of the country. A delegation of Pakistan led by Minister Islamabad was reviewed regarding the four- diplomatic campaign. Pakistan has ensured situation in Indian occupied Jammu and locust hit areas in Balochistan. Representatives from Pakistan for Economic Affairs, Hammad Azhar, has month progress on the FATF action plan. significant implementation on most of the Kashmir, Erdogan urged for holding com- Khusro Bakhtiar said locusts have Army, Army Aviation Command, left for Parist to attend plenary session of Sources said Federal Minister for Economic recommendations and took necessary ac- prehensive dialogues between Islamabad destroyed a vast area in the coun- Pakistan Air Force, Ministry of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Affairs Hammad Azhar in previous session tions.On Jan. 28, the State Bank stated that and New Delhi government to find out a try but measures have been taken Food Security and Research and citing sources. A five-day plenary session had highlighted effective measures taken by Pakistan had made significant progress to solution of the disputed region of Kashmir now to avoid further loss of crops Directorate General of Plant of the FATF will take place in Paris from the government for anti-money launder- get off the grey list of the FATF while the in accordance with the UN resolutions. from the attack.He said World Food Protection Department (PPD) had today (Sunday). The FATF upcoming ses- ing and counter terror financing. A five-day central bank had been making all-out ef- Pakistan during his visit besides holding Organization would also provide also participated in the meeting. sion will decide on Pakistan’s exit from its session of the Financial Action Task Force forts to curb money laundering and terror crucial strategic dialogues, whereas, both technical and strategic support to sponded to the enemy fire and grey list, sources said.Pakistan has already (FATF) will gauge Pakistan’s performance financing. While announcing the mon- countries will increase its bilateral trade Pakistan for eradicating the locust. had killed one Indian soldier. made substantial progress over the recom- on the implementation of the global illicit etary policy with unchanged interest rate volume up to $5 billion by 2023 which mendations of the task force. Previous FATF financing watchdog’s 27 action points to of 13.25 percent, SBP Governor Dr Reza had been decided in Ankara meeting.“After session in Beijing had affirmed tangible curb terror financing and money launder- Baqir said that the last two reviews in May holding a meeting Turkey-Pakistan Joint progress made by Pakistan over its recom- ing will be reviewed. Experts are of the view and September showed that Pakistan had Working Group, it is decided to further en- mendations. The forum was founded in that Pakistan is expected to exit the grey list made significant progress in most of the 27 hance strategic cooperation between both 1989 to develop policies to combat money soon after winning a “largely-compliant” points raised by the FATF.However, he said, countries. Turkey is standing with Pakistan laundering and terrorism financing. In the rating from the FATF, or might get more the FATF was the final authority to decide and it will always support it.” last session of the FATF, India had opposed time from the watchdog for attaining full if the progress was enough to pull Pakistan The president has also welcomed PM removal of Pakistan from the grey list, while compliance. Pakistan will be judged by an out of the grey list, adding that the country Imran Khan for taking effective steps the United States and the European Union FATF plenary meeting in the meeting on the would have to continue making progress against outlawed organisations. He fur- had backed Islamabad’s efforts in line with basis of the Joint Group’s report, concluded in this direction.“Turkey and Pakistan have ther said that his country is ready to as- the FATF guidelines. China, Turkey and the last month, for a possible exit from the ‘grey adopted the same stances on global issues sist Pakistan in diverse fields including Malaysia are already supporting Pakistan, list’ or at least avoiding an entry into the and we support the Afghanistan peace transport, energy, tourism, education, while it is expected that Pakistan can get black list. Sources familiar with the matter process.”“The engagement of both coun- social development, culture, communi- more support from the member countries told the media on Monday that Pakistan tries for cooperation in defence and mili- cation and others. “A strategic economic due to its positive diplomacy. Last month, needs only 12 out of 39 votes for exiting tary sectors are exemplary. We have also framework has also been prepared,” the officials of Pakistan and Financial Action the grey list.Pakistan has already gained full offered our role in establishing friendly ties said Erdogan.“Turkey and Pakistan have Task Force had continued dialogues in support from China, Turkey and Malaysia, between Pakistan and Afghanistan.”While adopted the same stances on global issues US tariffs on EU planes Brexit talks cost UK almost Malaysia fully backs Kashmir escalates trade tensions £500K LONDON cause: AJK President PARIS have to pay these tariffs”, it added. European aircraft producer Airbus The USTR issued a notice on Friday, The government has spent al- said on Saturday that the United States saying the U.S. is increasing the government’s decision to increase additional duty rate imposed on trains to Brussels in the past tariffs on aircraft imported from the aircraft imported from the EU to 15 threemost £500,000years because on flights of Brexit, and European Union (EU) further escalated percent from 10 percent, trade tensions between the US and the effective from March 18. This further - EU. The decision of the Office of U.S. escalation complicates efforts to find tion of the total £1bn-plus the Trade Representative (USTR) further a negotiated outcome to this dispute, governmentfigures reveal. is Thisestimated is a frac to escalates trade tensions between the said Airbus. have spent on the issue, but re- U.S. and the EU, thereby creating more This is regrettable. Airbus said it instability for U.S. airlines that are al- would continue to push for a failed approach to Brexit, which ready suffering from a shortage of air- negotiated settlement to this dispute. causedflects the three cost years of Theresa of protracted May’s craft, said the European plane maker The U.S. and the EU have been and fractious negotiations with in a statement. battling for 15 years over aircraft the EU. A freedom of informa- The decision ignores the many sub- subsidies. Each side accused the other tion request sent to the recently missions made by U.S. airlines, high- of failing to comply with the WTO’s disbanded Department for Exit- lighting the fact that they -- and the rulings and refusing to negotiate any U.S. flying public -- will ultimately settlement ing the European Union (DEx- EU) showed journeys taken between the date of the 2016 EU referendum and 31 Decem- ber last year cost £464,343. In 2016, the year David Camer- on was trying to secure reforms from the EU, the government spent just £20,000 on trips to

up to £237,305 with almost as muchBrussels.In (£207,386) 2017 the chalked figure shot up K KUALA LUMPUR and Investment Datuk Mohd Rafiq. position on Kashmir. President Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Masood Khan said that the The Malaysian example clearly shows last year by a succession of Sardar Masood Khan on Saturday people of the besieged valley want the that nations have to bear costs for up- Brexiton flights secretaries and Eurostar - David tripsDa- thanked Malaysian Prime Minister Dr realisation of their right to self-determi- holding norms of justice and protection vis, Dominic Raab and Stephen Mahathir Muhammad for his princi- nation recognised and pledged to them of human rights of people living under Barclay – and their negotiating pled and courageous stand on Indian- by the UN Security Council. “They do not foreign occupation and alien domination”, teams, including Olly Robbins, Occupied Kashmir (IOK) and his call for want a confrontation or war or endless he added. David Frost and Eddie Lister. the implementation of the UN Security strife,” he said.He told his interlocutors The president also sought the guidance In total, civil servants and min- Council resolutions to give Kashmiris that Kashmiris had been subjected to in- of the Malaysian leadership for resolving isters took 2,241 journeys to their democratic right to determine their humane violence for the past 72 years, the Kashmir dispute through peaceful own political future. The AJK president including kidnapping massacring, blind- and diplomatic means while keeping the Brussels and back over the pe- also thanked the Malaysian Parliament ing and raping. Since August 5, 2019, the UNSC resolutions intact as the starting riod, averaging £198.43 for a for establishing a ‘Friends of Kashmir entire territory of IOK has been under a point of any negotiations on the issue. one-way ticket. Eurostar trains Group’. “We hope that this would lead relentless occupation lockdown and com- Masood Khan further underscored that made up all of the trips bar to the establishment of a Caucus on munication blockade. “The people and the people of Pakistan and IOK were - Kashmir in the Malaysian Parliament,” he the land are both under punitive, impe- keen to learn from the experience of dia campaign manager at the said.The president conveyed these mes- rialistic siege”, he said, adding that in this Association of Southeast Asian Nations TaxPayers’Alliance,38 flights. Sam Packer,said: “Tax me- sages to the top leadership of Malaysia dark hour of Kashmir’s history, the lead- (ASEAN) which had invested time, energy payers don’t expect their hard- during his meetings with Deputy Prime ership and people of Malaysia have stood and political will in confidence-building earned cash to be frittered on Minister Wan Azizah binti Wan Ismail, by Kashmiris and had demanded an end measures and conflict resolution mech- Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah, to occupation of the territory and repres- anisms to amicably resolve the associa- forth across the channel. Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad sion. “I salute Malaysia for not yielding to tion’s internal problems and its issues officials cantering back and and State Minister for Industry, Trade immense Indian pressure to retract its with neighbouring countries.

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