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IslamabadMonday, March 08, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Nicolas Cage Dialogue process No sustainable gets married necessary for development for fifth time country progress without justice Detailed News On Page-07 Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-08 Briefs WHO PTI believes warns of pandemic’s in politics impacts DNA of principles NEW YORK: The World Health Or- ganization Senator Shibli Faraz says Imran Khan’s has warned of lasting victory in the vote of confidence consequenc- es of trau- has given a new spirit to people ma caused by COVID-19 pandemic terming it more for upholding the democratic principles as severe and massive than well as ethical values. People acknowledge World War II. Addressing endeavours of the incumbent government a virtual news conference, and supported Prime Minister Imran Khan WHO director-general in this struggle, the minister said while ad- Tedros Adhanom said the dressing a press conference here. coronavirus pandemic has He said Prime Minister Imran Khan be- affected the whole world lieved in the politics of principles and decid- ed to get a fresh vote of confidence though ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of European Union holding a Falcon during thus its trauma is also be- a function in the Capital. She finds these Falcons amazing. – DNA yond proportion so all na- legally there was no need for it. The Nation- tions have to prepare them- al Assembly reposed confidence in the lead- selves to tackle it. Evidence ership of Prime Minister Imran khan with 2 martyred of mass trauma has been even more votes than the 2018, he stated. presented by organizations. Senator Shibli Faraz said a wave of jubi- lance and celebration was witnessed not in attack Four high profile only inside Pakistan but also thousands of Cases against felicitation messages were received from on Navy abroad after he secured the trust vote. Shib- vehicle terrorists killed big fish to be li Faraz said Imran Khan’s victory in the vote of confidence has given a new spirit They remained involved in the attacks on Security concluded to people who understood that the designs Bureau Report taff eport S R of dark forces were defeated. The minister QUETTA: Two Pakistan Forces and LEAs security chekposts, Military convoys Staff Report said opposition parties especially the Paki- ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information Navy men were martyred stan Democratic Movement believed in pol- and another was injured in Shujaat Hamza 500 students, teachers ISLAMABAD: Chairman and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on itics of self-interest, bullying and sale and Sunday said Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) an attack on their vehicle in National RAWALPINDI: Security believed in democratic norms and fighting the Ganz area in the coastal witness Pak Army drills Accountabil- Continued on Page 06 district of Gwadar on Sat- Forces conducted two ity Bureau urday. Official sources said separate Intelligence Staff Report (NAB) Justice the Pakistan Navy’s vehicle Based Operations (IBOs) in (retd) Javed was on its way to Ganz from Datakhel, North Waziristan RAWALPINDI: More than 500 students and teachers Iqbal has Bilawal wants probe into Jiwani when unidentified and Zoida, South Waziristan. from local schools, colleges, and universities spent a day said that mega corruption attackers opened fire on it During intense exchange of with the Bahawalpur Corps in the Cholistan during the cases against big fish will be with automatic weapons. fire, 4 terrorists including Pakistan Army training exercises organized by the Baha - brought to a logical conclu- PM’s vote of confidence One sailor of Pakistan Navy terrorist commanders Abdul walpur Corps. The one-day program was aimed at edu - sion as per law. A statement and a barber were martyred Adam zeb alias Dung (TTP cating the younger generation about the Pakistan Army’s issued by the chairman NAB Meets Ch. Shujaat Hussain in Lahore and asks and another Navy man suf- Bismillah group), terrorist defense responsibilities and professionalism. said that billions of rupees for support in Chairman Senate election fered injuries, a security offi- commander Molvi Mehboob At the beginning of the program “Ek Din Fauj Ke looted from corrupt elements cial said. The deceased were alias Molvi (TTP Sajna group) Sath”[One Day With Army], the students were given a would be recovered. All inves- identified as Sohail, the sail- and terrorist commander hands-on demonstration of the professionalism of the Abid Raza tigations will be completed Govt to pay ‘heavy or, and Noman. The injured­ Mir Salam alias Anas soldiers of the Pakistan Army. The students also saw the on the basis of merit, trans- was identified as Raza. Soon fire of a multi-barrel rocket launcher during which PAF parency, solid evidence and LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples after the incident, security­ Continued on Page 06 fighter jets also demonstrated the attack. documentary evidence. Party (PPP) Chairman Bi- price’: Maryam forces rushed to the scene of Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal lawal Bhutto Zardari has the occurrence and took the declared that the Pakistan has directed the concerned Khayyam Abbasi injured to hospital. The bod- Iran releases B-52s fly over DGs to submit the latest Democratic Movement ies were sent to their home report on all mega corrup- (PDM) has the final say on ISLAMABAD: PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz towns and the injured was Middle East tion cases as well as cases bringing a no-confidence on Sunday warned the government that it will have later shifted to Karachi. British aid worker of illegal housing societies. motion against the PTI to "pay a heavy price" for the way the PML-N leaders government. Addressing a DNA were "assaulted" a day earlier outside parliament. News Desk joint press conference with Violence broke out on Saturday as a session of the 1780 new DUBAI: A pair of B-52 Govt to ensure Pakistan PML-N stalwart National Assembly convened for a vote of confidence Covid-19 cases TEHRAN: Iran has re- bombers flew over the Mid- supremacy leased British-Iranian dle East on Sunday, the Continued on Page 06 Continued on Page 06 reported aid worker Nazanin latest such mission in the of merit Zaghari-Ratcliffe from region aimed at warning house arrest at the Iran amid tensions between Staff Report end of her five-year Washington and Tehran. ureau eport prison sentence, but B R ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has The US military’s Central she has been sum- PESHAWAR: Special Assis- reported 39 deaths in the Command said the two moned to court again tant to KP last 24 hours by novel coro- B-52s flew over the region on another charge, CM on Hajj, navirus as the number of accompanied by military her lawyer said on Auqaf and positive cases has surged aircraft from nations includ- Sunday. Zaghari-Ratcliffe, was arrested at a Tehran air- to 590,508. The nationwide ing Israel, Saudi Arabia and Religious port in April 2016 and later convicted of plotting to over - tally of fatalities has jumped Qatar. It marked the fourth- Affairs, Mo- throw the clerical establishment. to 13,205 on Sunday. such bomber deployment hammad Za- Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who served out most of her sentence in According to the latest figures into the Middke East this hoor Shakir Sunday said that Tehran’s Evin prison, was released last March during the by the NCOC 1,780 persons year and the second under the supremacy of merit and coronavirus pandemic and kept under house arrest, but tested positive for COVID-19 President Joe Biden. abolition of corruption was her movements were restricted and she was barred from in the past 24 hours. Sindh re- Flight-tracking data showed the vision of Prime Minister leaving the country. mains the worst-hit province the two B-52s flew out of Imran Khan and it would be On Sunday the authorities removed her ankle tag. “She was by the pandemic in terms Minot Air Base in North implemented in letter and pardoned by Iran’s supreme leader last year, but spent the of cases followed by Punjab, Dakota, something Central spirit. He expressed these last year of her term under house arrest with electronic Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Command did not mention views while talking to differ- shackles tied to her feet. Now they’re cast off,” her lawyer Islamabad. Till now 259,666 in its statement on the ent delegations who called Hojjat Kermani told an Iranian website. “She has been freed.” coronavirus cases have flights though authorities on him at Doaba, district Iran’s judiciary was not immediately available to com - been confirmed in Sindh, later published images of Hangu. The delegations in- ment about the release. Her family and the foundation, LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Peoples party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto 177,008 in Punjab 73,708 in the flight crew preparing its formed the special assistants a charity that operates independently of media firm and KPK, 45,519 in Islamabad, departure there. about problems of their re- Zardari, Opposition leader Punjab Hamza Shahbaz addressing its news subsidiary deny the charge. spective areas in details. a press conference along with other leaders. – DNA 19,114 in Balochistan. China rejects ‘baseless’ Inside... Of confidence vote and Amir Liaquat’s entry slanders Alvi urges extending returned to the Press dress woes of people, which Mirza spoke about unfilled ernment a tough time in the at the time of election of the from Karachi Dr. Aamir Li- DNA support to needy, Gallery of the National are multiplying with each promises of the prime min- election of Chairman Sen- Chairman Senate. aquat made a surprise en- poor people BEIJING: China will not – Page 02 I Assembly after quite a passing day. The prime ister. They tried to convey ate. MQM especially has de- During the session, I ob- try when he requested the long time. The event was minister though assured a message to the premier sired to get the post of dep- served why PTI MPs seem Speaker National Assembly tolerate baseless slanders Govt focusing voting for the confidence during his winning speech that they might change uty chairman Senate while wary of their leadership. A that he wanted to recite naat. in its domestic affairs by on e-commerce to vote of the Prime Minister that he had an understand- their course in case their GDA wants more ministe- severe communication gap After getting permission foreign parties, nor will it promote economy Imran Khan. The vote re- ing of people’s miseries and demands were not met, rial slots. The opposition between the prime minister Aamir started reciting naat allow its core interests to – Page 03 sult was expected as I had genuinely wanted to take which according to them, no doubt has a majority in and the MPs turned out to but with modifications in fa- be violated, State Councilor Pak to vaccinate predicted in my March 6, on them but that is what be an apparent reason. The vour of the prime minister, and Foreign Minister Wang around 8m senior 2021 front page comment. he has been assuring ever PRESS GALLERY MPs, even the senior ones, for which he received kudos Yi said in a news conference citizens from this week Likewise opposition par- since his taking over of the were behaving like kids. from his boss yet his own col- on Sunday. He made these – Page 04 ties’ staying away from the government. As rightly said They were more interested leagues took him to task for remarks in response to an Tajikistan’s SCO National Assembly was also by MQM leader Khalid Maq- in having a glimpse of Imran making such modifications’. inquiry on whether China Chairmanship expected and from the oppo- bool and Interior Minister Khan. Their second task Dr. Aamir’s sole purpose was can concede on questions – Page 05 sition’s perspective, it was Shaikh Rashid Ahmed that it was to get a selfee with him. to snatch PM attention and ranging from the South Chi- Japan ambassador a smart political move be- was now time to deliver and One MP was seen mum- media coverage, which he na Sea to Taiwan to improve greets ITF, PTF for cause the Prime Minister’s provide immediate relief to bling that the prime minis- was able to get. relations with the US. holding of Davis Cup getting vote of confidence people. Shaikh Rashid par- ter did not even recognize Summing up, the Press Wang said that China will – Page 06 in the presence of the op- ticularly became emotional him. Here one has to admit Gallery was also abuzz with never accept groundless alle- Ansar Mahmood Bhatti gation and vilification and will Pak to benefit from position parties would have while talking about ordeals Nawaz Sharif and Yousaf muttering that who will be ongoing sessions proved counterproductive of the poor people. He pas- were pending since long. the Senate however in view Raza Gillani as prime minis- the next ISI chief and will never allow its core interests of NPC and CPPCC for the opposition. sionately made an appeal to The GDA also complained of the past precedents, it ters were much more kind this change of guards take to be violated, urging the – Page 07 As I pointed out in my the prime minister to per- that PTI members from the is difficult to predict that it and cordial towards their place smoothly? It is indeed a United States to recognise March 6 column that the sonally look into these is- Sindh Assembly did not vote would be able to get its man members. Yousaf Raza Gil- routine matter and thus one the fact that it has been, for Riders show huge quite some time, willfully in- interest in EU-support prime minister and his gov- sues before it gets too late. for their candidate in the elected as the Chairman lani used to greet and meet should not cast any asper- cycling event ernment have every reason MQM’s Khalid Maqbool Senate elections. These two Senate. Thanks to the horse all MPs with open arms and sions. Similarly a reshuffle terfering in other countries’ – Page 08 to complete five years term and Grand Democratic parties are now girding up trading phenomenon, which always with a smiling face. in the Federal Cabinet is also internal affairs in the name of however they have to ad- Alliance (GDA) Fehmida their loins to give the gov- we will see again at its best TV anchor and politician talk of the town these days. democracy and human rights. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Monday, March 08, 2021 18 deaths, Briefs 1044 cases reported in ‘NFC award Punjab wakened of LAHORE: As many as 1044 state’ new cases of coronavirus with 18 deaths were report- Abid Raza ed in Punjab during the last 24 hours. Lahore: PML-Q Deputy Sec- A spokesperson for the Pun- retary Information Khawaja jab Primary and Secondary Rameez Hassan has said Healthcare Department that 18th Amendment and (P&SHD) said on Sunday, NFC award weakened the the death toll due to corona- infrastructure of the state. virus was reached 5,552 and The development of the the total cases 177,008 with country is possible with the 164,989 recoveries. establishment of a presiden- The P&SHD confirmed that tial system of government 646 new cases of COVID-19 and strong local bodies. were reported in Lahore, 2 Past governments have rid- in Kasur, 14 in Sheikhupu- iculed the constitution on ra, 31 in Rawalpindi, 9 in the basis of party majority Jehlum, 41 in Gujranwala, and prolonged their rule by 3 in Mandi Bahauddin, 1 distorting its true form. The in Narowal, 5 in Hafizabad, biggest disadvantages of 36 in Sialkot, 90 in Gujrat, the 18th Amendment were 57 in Faisalabad, 10 in Toba the elimination of uniform Tek Singh, 2 in Chiniot, 4 in education system and the Jhang, 20 in Sargodha, 3 in promotion of provincialism Mianwali, on linguistic grounds. 23 in Multan, 2 in Vehari, Which really weakened the 7 in Khanewal, 5 in Dera federation. Ghazi Khan, 1 in Layyah, 3 in Bahawalpur, 4 in Baha- walnagar, 19 in Rahimyar ‘Govt taking Khan, 2 in Okara and 4 new cases of COVID-19 were re- steps to cash ported in Sahiwal district in KP tourism during the last 24 hours. The Punjab health depart- potentials’ ment so far conducted 3,402,377 tests for COV- PESHAWAR: Chief Minis- ID-19. ter Khyber Pakhtunkhwa HYDERABAD: A view of Karachi Express that derailed near Panu Aqil. A woman was killed in this accident. – Photo Jan Ali Laghari The Punjab health depart- Mahmood Khan Sunday said ment has urged the mass- that government was tak- es to follow SOPs for their ing concrete steps under a protection and cover their comprehensive strategy for faces with masks. The peo- utilizing huge potentials of ple should wash their hands tourism to provide employ- President urges extending with soap several times in a ment opportunities to locals day to protect themselves and strengthen the provin- from COVID-19. Contact cial economy. 1033 immediately on symp- He expressed these views toms of coronavirus, the while presiding over a meet- support to needy, poor people health care department ing regarding promotion urged the citizens. – APP of tourism activities in the province here in Chief Min- People’s Republic of China, which had brought its people out of ister’s Secretariat. Besides, poverty by only ensuring provision of education and health facilities to all 4 Peshawar Provincial Minister for Fi- areas placed nance, Taimur Saleem Jha- LAHORE: President Dr held at Hazoori Bagh, La- lockdown in the country. state of Madina was true Jinnah had stressed the spoke on the occasion and gra, member of the Nation- Arif Alvi on Saturday hore Fort to mark 20 years He said though the coun- welfare state which took re- need to make women part said that reaching out to under smart al Task Force for Tourism, stressed the need to ex- of ‘Akhuwat’- the largest try was under huge loans sponsibility of the rich and of economic activities for deserving persons was Prince Siraj-ul-Mulk and Sec- tend a helping hand to the interest-free loan provider and the elite got waived off the poor equally. country’s development. a big challenge. He said lockdown retary Tourism Abid Majeed, needy and poor people as NGO. loans worth billions of ru- People’s Republic of China, He added that differently the government distrib- other concerned authorities it was pivotal for making a He said that remarkable pees, Akhuwat was offering which had brought its peo- abled persons which con- uted financial assistance were also present on the balanced society and wel- work had been done by the interest-free loans to help ple out of poverty by only sisted 10-15 percent of the of 12,000 rupees to each DNA occasion. Chairman of a for- fare state. Akhuwat by providing loans the people come out of pov- ensuring provision of edu- total population, should be deserving family during eign private tourism compa- He said besides the state, to 4.5 million families so erty and that too with 100% cation and health facilities brought to mainstream by COVID-19 without any dis- PESHAWAR: A smart lock- ny attended as special guest. it was also a responsibility far. return ratio. to all. making them skilled peo- crimination. down has been imposed in The chief minister while of every member of society Dr Alvi praised the philan- The President said that Arif Alvi said that Pakistan ple. He praised the work being four neighbourhoods of Pe- terming the promotion of to help people who were thropic passion of the Paki- personality of the Holy was now on its way to pro- He said future of Pakistan done by the Akhuwat and shawar because of the rising tourism, as important seg- in need to build a healthy stani people and said that Prophet (PBUH) was a gress and will become a was bright and the people said that the federal as well coronavirus cases. ment of the priorities of his society. the nation stood united great example for every- great nation soon. will soon see it. as provincial government According to a notifica- government said that they He was expressing his and gave massive charities one and his teachings were He said that Founder of Punjab Governor Chaudhry was extending all out sup- tion issued by the deputy are providing conducive en- views during a ceremony during COVID-19 pandemic guideline for us. He said the Nation Muhammad Ali Muhammad Sarwar also port to Akhuwat. – APP commissioner of the city, vironment to investors to at- the sealed areas include tract both public and private Hayatabad’s Phase IV, Pe- sector private investment to shawar Cantt’s Shami Road, the province. DEPO delegation Phase VII in Hayatabad, and The meeting reviewed op- Women’s Day: Russian envoy University Town’s Muslima- portunities and possibilities bad. available for foreign inves- visits FPPCI All hospitals and medical tors in the province for objectives of DEPO and said calls for gender equality stores in these areas will promotion of winter season Ishfaq Mughal that presidents of different remain open throughout the tourism and winter season chambers of commerce & in- be celebrated on Monday cant activity is witnessed day. Congregational prayers sports in the province. FAISALABAD: Pakistan dustry had visited DEPO on DNA (March 08). worldwide as groups come inside mosques have been The foreign company has must play its pivotal role in 21 Dec 2020. President FCCI ISLAMABAD: Russian en- He particularly lauded the together to celebrate wom- restricted to five people. expressed interest in mak- attaining self-reliance in pro- Engineer Hafiz Ihtasham voy to Pakistan Danila Gan- women who were rendering en’s achievements or rally Milk shops will be open ing investment in cold are- duction of defence related Javed had also participated in ich Saturday said in the era great services in the field of for women’s equality,” he from 7am to 7pm; Grocery as and winter sports in the equipment in addition to en- it and pointed out some im- of digitalization women’s education, and mentioned remarked. stores will be open from province and has stated that hancing its exports to earn portant issues to achieve the role had become more sig- those who were associated Following the decision 7am to 7pm; Bakeries will if the provincial government precious foreign exchange, ultimate objectives of DEPO nificant and imperative in with the noble profession agreed at Copenhagen in be open from 7am to 7pm; provides them land on lease, said Colonel Ahmed Nawaz of by bridging the gap between national development and of teaching at the National 1911, International Wom- and Petrol pumps will be then the company will make the Defence Export Promo- this organization and private soio-economic uplifts of University of Modern Lan- en’s Day was honoured open from 9am to 7pm. large-scale investment in the tion Organization (DEPO). sector. “Our current visit is thriving societies. guages (Islamabad). the first time in Austria, The number of Covid-19 province. Addressing the business Highlighting the impor- Denmark, Germany and cases has surged by more actually a follow-up of that The envoy, in a video mes- of women, and eulogize The meeting was further told community in Faisalabad tance of the day,Ambassa- Switzerland on March 19 than 50 per cent since the meeting”, he said and added sage posted on the embassy their contributions in na- that initially the company is Chamber of Commerce & In- dor Danila Ganich told that in which more than one National Command and that similar teams will also official Facebook account, tional developments. interested in establishment dustry (FCCI), he presented International Women’s Day million women and men at- Operation Centre (NCOC) visit Sialkot and Gujranwala congratulated the women “The day also marks a call of resorts in winter tourism a comprehensive documen- was a day to celebrate the tended allies campaigning lifted restrictions late last to discuss progress made af- across the globe on the In- to action for accelerating stations. – APP tary about the structure and ter that meeting. ternational Women’s Day to social, economic, cultural for women’s rights to work month. Thirty nine more and political achievements gender parity. Signifi- and vote. deaths and 1,780 new cases of Covid-19 were reported ‘PTI gets Madrassas across the country over the last twenty four hours, ac- mandate for spread cording to the NCOC. eliminating Residents will not be al- message lowed to leave their homes corruption’ of peace unless absolutely necessary and people without masks DNA will be fined. Nazir Siyal ISLAMABAD: Special As- sistant to Prime Minister KARACHI: Special Assistant DC reviews on Accountability Barris- to Prime Minister on Religious ter Shahzad Akbar on Sun- Harmony, Hafiz Muhammad medical store day said that the nation Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi has has given mandate to Paki- said that the madrassas are inspection stan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) spreading the message of reports government for eliminat- peace across the country. ing corruption from the He expressed such view while society. The ruling party addressing the annual ceremo- Ishfaq Mughal was carrying out account- ny held on Saturday in honor of ability process against the the foreign students here at a FAISALABAD: The meet- corrupt elements without local wedding hall near Jamia ing of District Quality any discrimination, he said Binoria International. Control Board was held in an interview with PTV. He further said that Pakistani with Deputy Commission- He said the people would madrassa was never involved er Muhammad Ali in the never come out from their in terrorism. Hafiz Muham- chair. The medical store houses for all those politi- mad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi inspection reports of Drug cians who found involved said that Prime Minister Imran Inspectors were reviewed in looting national money. Khan took personal interest in in the meeting. The total Commenting on recent LAHORE: Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari calls on President, PML-Q, former PM Chaudhry Shujaat Hussian and facilitating the arrival of dele- 30 cases against medical Senate elections, Barris- speaker Punjab assembly, Chaudhry Pervaiz. – DNA gates to the event. stores found involved in ter Shahzad Akbar said different violations of Drug the government has made Act were examined during efforts for holding Senate the meeting and hearing elections in a transparent of pleas of medical store manner. In a reply to a owners were made in this question about upset in re- Rap song on Peshawar’s culture creates buzz regard. After hearing, the sults of Senate elections, PESHAWAR: A rap song sung by choice of words in the song. They eral and of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Hussain Ahmad Khan (Director), and watching of video gave me a meeting decided to refer he said leaders of Pakistan two youngsters in regional Hindko have also termed it a good effort in particular. Adil (Photograper), Sanan Sehti peep into the rich background of the cases against 8 medical Peoples Party had used language has created a buzz on to describe the unique architec- Talking to APP, Syed Mohsin Ali (Producer), and Nazeer Muqsood my native city.” stores to the Drug Court unfair mechanism to win social media while highlighting tural and archaeological heritage Shah alias Shah Jee, the main (Music Director), he added. Engineer Waqar Ahmad, a dweller and getting the criminal seat for Yusuf Raza Gilani. the rich cultural heritage, social of the oldest South Asian city in character in the song said, “This Abdul Rahim, a student of Pesha- of Peshawar who works for pro- cases registered against Appreciating the leader- norms, lifestyle, prominent per- modern way with eye-catching vis- song took three months in writing, war University said that the rap motion of Hindko language said, the owner of 3 medical ship of ruling party, he sonalities and food cuisine of the uals. nine months in shooting which song has effectively reflected the “Using of music and rap singing store involved in serious said Prime Minister Imran ancient walled city of Peshawar. The rap song, first ever in Hindko completed in one year.” He said historical background of Peshawar made the effort more effective and violations of Drug Act. Khan believed in moral The four minuets twenty seconds language, is filmed at historical the idea behind the song was to city for the internet users world- attractive by drawing likes from a Moreover owner of some values rather in politics of video song titled `Peshor Di Gali’ Sehti house, important bazaars present Hindko to the young lot wide while apprising the young- large number of people.” medical store was given powers. (Street of Peshawar) has made vi- and streets of the city besides of Peshawar through the use of sters about the oldest traditional He said that the rap song shed warning on presenting He made it clear that PTI ral on social media which attracted featuring famous eateries. Apart music for making it attractive and and cultural activities of the inhab- light on architectural and histor- solid pleas and proof and government would contin- more than 500k likes within a peri- from Hinkdo speaking local Pe- catchy for them. All the expend- itants of the city. ical background of Peshawar and 11 cases were adjourned ue struggle to root out cor- od of three weeks after its release. shawarites, the song has also re- iture for filming of the song was He said, “For the first time I en- also promote Hindko which is the till next meeting due to ruption from the society. Peshawarites have expressed ad- ceived applauds from dwellers of incurred by him, his team mem- joyed Hindko language by listen- second largest language of KP and not appearing of medical miration and excitement over the other parts of the country in gen- bers including Hammad (Singer), ing the song sung in modern way sixth of Pakistan. – APP stores owners. 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEMonday, March 08, 2021 Transparency Briefs is important Govt focusing on e-commerce than secret Govt to balloting facilitate RAWALPINDI: Vice Chair- PWDs at to promote economy man Parks and Horticulture Authority Rawalpindi Malik Metro Bus Abid Hussain has said that ubair hmad Z A the united to avert the com- DNA ISLAMABAD: Syed Junaid mon threat of accountability ISLAMABAD: The govern- Imam, Member (IT), Minis- “Tom and Jerry” are the cus- ment has provided various try of Information Technol- todians of the exploitative facilities at each station of ogy and Telecom said that system of looting who fight Metro Bus Service to facili- the government was focus- each other in the absence tate Person with disabilities ing on e-commerce to move of a common threat to make (PWD), said an official Min- forward towards digital Paki- the people fool and plunder. istry of Human Rights. stan and promote knowledge On the other hand, Prime Talking to media, he said economy. He was addressing Minister Imran Khan and that the elevators and lifts as Chief Guest at an e-com- the PTI are struggling to have been provided at each merce summit organized root out this corrupt sys- entrance/exit point for by the Islamabad Chamber tem. The political courage PWDs giving them direct of Commerce & Industry shown by Prime Minister access to each bus station. in collaboration with Daraz Imran Khan in deciding to The PWDs have been Pakistan. Senator Mian take a vote of confidence is provided easy and smooth Muhammad Ateeq Sheikh, unprecedented in the histo- access to board buses with- Osman Nasir Managing Di- ry of the country. The Elec- out involving any hassle. rector Pakistan Software tion Commission is constitu- He said that the accessi- Export Board, Ehsan Saya tionally and legally bound to bility of PWDs in buildings Managing Director DARAZ hold clean and transparent and other interventions and many other dignitaries election which is more im- including disability friendly were present at the occa- portant than that of ensur- mass transit projects have sion. Over 400 participants ing secret balloting. been envisioned under the including traders and univer- Pakistan due to exponential ed the initiative of ICCI for in 2020 was over USD 386 including an industrial expo, Daraz is operating in over He expressed these views development plans i.e. Vi- sity students attended the growth in broadband sub- organizing an e-commerce billion, Alibaba Groups shopping festival, property 100 cities with a distribution while addressing a gather- sion 2025 and annual plans e-commerce summit. Daraz scribers to over 95 million. summit in collaboration with around USD 72 billion and expo and other initiatives network in over 600 cities. ing of workers of PTI Tiger of the Ministry of Planning, team registered a large num- He said that the government Daraz that would bring more eBay’s over USD 10 billion, that would further promote They said that Daraz was a Force and other PTI organ- Development and Reform/ ber of sellers on its digital was working to facilitate traders on e-commerce plat- which showed that this the interests of the business digital platform that connect- izations which assembled Planning Commission. platform to enable them to e-commerce by providing an forms for business growth. business model has a great community. ed sellers with buyers for here at Girja Road Rawal- He said that the Federal and start online sale of prod- enabling environment where Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, future. He said that e-com- Ehsan Saya Managing Di- 24/7 business activity and it pindi Cantt. On Sunday to Provincial Headquarters ucts. This was the first ever Payment Service Providers President, Islamabad Cham- merce sales China was over rector Daraz and his team was operating in 5 countries celebrate PM”s victory in have been declared Disa- e-commerce summit organ- (PSP) and Payment Service ber of Commerce & Industry 22 percent of its total sales gave a comprehensive pres- including Pakistan, Bangla- Vote of Confidence.– APP bled Friendly which reflects ized by ICCI in collaboration Operators (PSO) can oper- welcomed the participants and India’s 7-8 percent, but entation to the participants desh, Nepal, Myanmar and representation, review and with Daraz with the inten- ate and establish an effective to the e-commerce summit e-commerce sale in Pakistan about the registration pro- Sri Lanka. suggestion from all stake- tion of moving the economy e-commerce platform and and said that the purpose of was just 0.5 percent of its to- cess on Daraz and how to Fatma Azim Senior Vice High fee of holders and ensures the ac- towards digitization in line take e-commerce activities organizing this event was to tal sales, which showed that promote sales using this President and Abdul Reh- ICT colleges cessibility standards while with PM’s vision of Digital to the higher levels. He as- inform the sellers/retailers/ Pakistan still remained an digital platform. It was in- man Khan Vice President designing all new buildings, Pakistan. sured that MOITT would potential individuals includ- untapped market for e-com- formed that Daraz has over ICCI thanked the Daraz deprive parks, housing estates, pe- Syed Junaid Imam said that work with chambers of com- ing students and all the up- merce and urged that trad- 70000 successful sellers team for visiting ICCI to reg- destrian walkways and pub- the government has formed merce & industry to pre- coming entrepreneurs about ers should capitalize on this nationwide with 20 million ister traders on its platform students lic comfort places. a Digital Pakistan Policy pare recommendations for the immense potential of untapped market for achiev- products in over 100 catego- and giving them comprehen- One space for PWDs with to facilitate the growth of tax reforms for e-commerce promoting sales through ing fast growth in business. ries, 2600 Daraz Dukaans, sive information about start- ISLAMABAD: The exorbi- wheelchair and four des- e-commerce as this market so that IT could flourish in e-commerce platforms. He He said that in coming days, over 65 Daraz hubs and 5 ing online business through tant fee structure of Islam- ignated seats have been has enormous potential in the country. He appreciat- said that Amazon’s net sales ICCI will hold more events state of the art warehouses. the Daraz platform. abad Capital Territory (ICT) reserved for other PWDs. colleges in comparison to In most of the Government the provinces has made it offices (Ministries, Depart- Quaid portrait to difficult for the students of ments) and private offices, Commissioner directs to seal low income groups to afford the special elevators, lifts, acquiring higher education. chairs, ramps etc. are availa- be inaugurated The high fee has badly ble for PWDs, he added. plazas for violating bylaws affected the enrollment of these colleges due to on March 23rd RAWALPINDI: Commission- He said, the operation to avoid parking of vehicles started in the limits of Met- dropout and returning of 1,378 ISLAMABAD: Work of Cap- portrait. Chairman CDA has er Rawalpindi Muhammad against the plazas whose on roads and in the streets. ropolitan students to the colleges of ital Development Authority given the approval of new Mehmood has directed owners violated the bylaws He instructed the officers Corporation and the hand- their respective provinces. govt houses (CDA) on the manufacturing design which is prepared by the authorities concerned and requested the MCR on of RMC to start taking pre- carts would be given a beau- Hundreds of local students, of new portrait of Quaid-i- a renowned designer, Jamal of Municipal Corporation notices to pay the fines in in- ventive measures against tiful look and design. particularly from rural areas vacated Azam Muhammad Ali Jin- Shah. Rawalpindi to seal the plazas stallments but again violated dengue as the season has Rate lists of the items to be of federal capital, are incred- nah is underway. The por- The project will be complet- whose owners violated the the agreement. started. sold on the handcarts would ibly poor and are compelled trait will be inaugurated on ed within the time period bylaws and despite notices He instructed the officers to All the graveyards should be also be displayed at promi- to miss out on a college edu- DNA March 23. T h e of three months. This new failed to pay the dues. launch an operation against cleaned and all possible pre- nent places at the handcarts, cation due to high fee. portrait has been designed portrait will be capable of Chairing a meeting held such violators from next cautionary measures should he added. He informed that According to an official ISLAMABAD: The Estate by a renowned designer Ja- competing with the harsh here the other day at Rawal- week. be taken to control dengue, the health cards would also source, the fee structure of Office has vacated some mal Shah. weather. Length and width pindi Metropolitan Corpora- He said, the plaza owners he added. be issued to handcart own- four-year BS Program and 1,378 houses from illegal According to detail, portrait of the new portrait will be 50 tion (RMC) office he direct- had been asked to follow the The Commissioner asked ers. Associate Degree Program and unauthorized occu- of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad feet and 60 feet respectively. ed the authorities to finalize law or face the legal action. the officers to finalize ar- The commissioner was also (ADP) of ICT colleges is be- pants in the federal cap- Ali Jinnah which was dis- New features have been add- arrangements to launch a He said, the government rangement for third phase briefed about several maters yond the means and paying ital with the help of local played at Express Way was ed for writing Unity, Faith, crackdown against the rules was determined to ensure of the auction of shops and of the corporation. capacity of the parents of administration during the damaged by the heavy rains and Discipline. Work on the violators. implementation of the rele- flats of Metropolitan Cor- Chief Officer Rawalpindi Mu- the students. The students last two and half years. in the August of last year. construction of three walls The owners of several pla- vant laws. poration which would start nicipal Corporation (RMC) are charged fee ranges from To streamlining the al- The administration of CDA for these wordings is also zas were misusing the space He also urged the owners of from March 15. Ali Abbas Bukhari and all of- Rs.19100 to Rs.22100 in the lotment process, official then decided to replace the underway. meant for parking lots in vio- the buildings to ensure prop- He said, free registration ficers concerned were pres- first semester while in the sources in the Estate Of- lation of the bylaws. er use of the parking lots of the handcarts was being ent on the occasion. subsequent semesters it is fice said that as many as around 15000. 2,245 houses were allotted The provinces which gener- to the government employ- ally have less resources, are ees on merit basis. Inspector Imran charging a very affordable After the judgement of fee which is 400% less than Supreme Court, they said the ICT colleges. Conse- the allotment of govern- Abbas martyred quently, students’ influx de- ment houses and quarters sirous of admission in ADP were being made strictly Zubair Ahmad or BS program are heading on merit on maturity of to colleges in Punjab and turn on respective general RAWALPINDI: Station House Officer (SHO) Race Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. waiting list of the federal The sister city Rawalpindi government servants un- Course Mian Imran was on Sunday killed in a targeted is attracting students from der rule 6 & 7 of Accom- Islamabad and if the trend modation Allocation Rules, attack in Rawalpindi after unidentified motorcyclists continues, F.G colleges will 2002.They said that gen- be deserted and infrastruc- eral waiting list was being opened fire on him. According to police, SHO ture underutilized. maintained and updated The crisis for low grade and by Estate Office regular- Mian Imran left his home for office when armed low- paid government em- ly which has been estab- ployees living in and across lished by the information motorcyclists intercepted him near Kutchery Chowk the capital has further deep- technology department of ened as they are compelled Estate Office. (Roundabout) and opened fire, killing the cop on the Wah Cantt area of Rawal- to send their children to vil- spot. pindi. lages located under the ju- ‘PM works to “The suspects fled from According to police, a raid risdiction of Punjab adding the spot after the inci- was carried out by Islam- hassle of commuting to far make country dent,” they said adding abad police authorities on flung Rawalpindi vicinities. that the police teams have the indication of an arrest- Muhammad Munir, a father corruption- collected the evidence ed accused in Rawalpindi. and a government servant from the spot for forensic The miscreants were able said, college Education in free’ analysis. The police have to run away from the Islamabad is no longer a shifted the body of the cop scene. public good. – APP DNA to a hospital for medical Top police officials includ- treatment. ing Senior Superintendent ISLAMABAD: Minister Over a year back in Febru- of Police (SSP) Pothohar Arts and for National Food Security ary 2020, a cop was killed Syed Ali and SDPO Taxila Crafts Bazaar and Research Syed Fakhar ISLAMABAD: Chinese diplomats planting a tree at the Embassy premises as part of Pakistan after a police party was reached the site soon after Imam Sunday said Prime govt’s drive to plant 10 bn trees. The tree shows strong bonds of Pakistan-China friendship. – DNA fired upon by criminals in the incident. at PNCA Minister Imran Khan has always worked for mak- ISLAMABAD: Arts and ing the country a corrup- Crafts Bazaar titled “Sun- tion-free and exemplary day Ke Sunday” held here nation in the world. on Sunday at the Pakistan After coming into power PHA sets targets to promote Halal trade National Council of Arts in 2018, the prime min- (PNCA). Director General ister had taken special PHA has set a target to make Pakistan trend setter in Global Halal Industry through continuous PNCA Dr. Fouzia Saeed told measures to stabilize the improvement and innovations by assuring global community trust and confidence in Halal products media that the event was national economy, enhance aimed to provide an opportu- exports and eliminate cor- ISLAMABAD: Director General at all time in local market as well as Halal Facilitation Centers would be his authority is also working to facil- community need to meet up inter- nity to artisans for showcas- ruption from the country, Pakistan Halal Authority (PHA), products being imported/ exported. established in Islamabad as well as itate slaughterhouses for business national requirements for getting ing their artwork. he said while talking to a Akhtar A. Bughio on Sunday said Therefore, the offices of PHA would in all provincial capitals of Pakistan. growth. PHA would also build pub- certifications as no country can She said that artisans has dis- private news channel. that PHA will promote trade and be established at Port Qasim, Kara- Answering to a question, he said that lic-private collaborations to explore compete in global market without played a variety of handmade The minister said the in- commerce of Pakistan’s Halal prod- chi Port Trust and Gwadar Port to the worth of Halal trade in interna- business opportunities adding that compliance to importing country crafts work in the Bazaar. cumbent government had ucts in the national and internation- control of food products at import tional market was, approximately, of “We should also target trade with requirements. Artists also demonstrated been struggling for ensur- al markets. and export stage. Likewise, all im- trillion dollars. Mostly, non-Muslims China and GCC countries where The DG said the purpose of this contemporary paintings in ing rule of law, suprema- In an exclusive interview to media, ported, exported, and manufactured countries are playing leading role in there is big scope of meat exports”. authority was to promote imports oil and pastel at the Bazaar, cy of the parliament and he said that the PHA has also set a products shall be made traceable by Halal trade. Pakistan, despite being Commenting about the export of and exports, trade and commerce she added. transparency in the nation- target to make Pakistan trend setter introducing QR codes where cus- a Muslim country, has a nominal meat and other halal products, he at inter- provincial and internation- She said that paginating, al institutions. in Global Halal Industry through tomers and consumers will have share in this emerging market. The said that it is high time for Paki- al level in Halal articles and pro- sculpture, calligraphy, ce- Replying to a question, he continuous improvement and inno- access to know the detailed infor- scope of the Halal sector also covers stan business to compete and raise cesses. Therefore, the authority ramics, handmade wearing said the prime minister vations by assuring global commu- mation of the products being Halal a wide range of items such as food, standards of Pakistani products and would also coordinate with national stuff, accessories and much being a dynamic vision- nity trust and confidence in Halal or Haram by just single click using pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and services. PHA has also initiated and international organizations for more was available. ary leader had presented products and services. mobile application. Moreover, all food supplements, he added. MoU/ MRA with SFDA and look- strengthening the Halal sector and Dr. Fouzia Saeed said that himself for seeking vote DG PHA told that his authority is re- the products being manufactured Talking about the provision of halal ing forward with other countries to promote and encourage establish- folk musicians also enter- of confidence from the Na- sponsible for ascertaining the Halal in Pakistan will bear Halal Logo as meat to public, he said that that all resolve the issues of Halal industry ment of libraries and laboratories tained the visitors by singing tional Assembly. status of the products, process and endorsement of being certified Ha- slaughterhouses will be registered on priority to promote export op- for the purpose of developing Halal famous folk songs at the ven- services maintained and monitored lal product. DG PHA also told that and certified from PHA adding that portunities. However, our business sector. ue. – DNA IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Monday, March 08, 2021 ‘Citizens to Briefs Pak to vaccinate around 8m take part in RRRP’s plantation bidding campaigns’ process to senior citizens from this week Munir Faisal ATTOCK: Provincial Min- be completed DRAP spokesperson Akhtar Abbass said that unless DRAP final decision ister for Social Welfare and Bait ul Maal Syed Yawar Khayam Abbasi came into effect, it was premature to proceed Abbas Bukhari said every The Drug Regulatory Authority of ments are in process and we want 65 can start registration for COV- ca vaccine can be administered individual must play his RAWALPINDI: Commis- Zubair Ahmad Pakistan’s (DRAP) officials said to finish it as soon as possible,” ID-19 vaccine starting today. Send to senior citizens. role to make tree planta- sioner Rawalpindi Capt. (R) the decision to greenlight both Chinese Press Attache Ms. Dong an SMS from any mobile phone Sinopharm vaccine was developed tion campaign a success. Muhammad Mehmood said ISLAMABAD: In the backdrop vaccines was made during a meet- Wenli told Chine Economic Net. with your CNIC to 1166 or visit by the Beijing Institute of Biologi- While inaugurating tree that the Punjab government of the impending COVID-19 third ing of the body and it was based on “We are taking with Pakistan gov- nims.nadra.gov.pk to get regis- cal Products, a subsidiary of state- plantation campaign at Te- was making earnest efforts wave, Pakistan has finalized all recommendations from a six-mem- ernment to start the process,” an- tered. Vaccine center and date owned conglomerate Sinopharm. hsil Council Attock, he said to kick off the construction preparations to vaccinate its ber specialist committee. other Chinese official in political of appointment be communicated The company announced last trees reduce pollution and work of Rawalpindi Ring around 8 million senior citizens Anyhow DRAP spokesperson section Ms. Bao Zhong said. With once vaccine arrives,” he tweeted. month that preliminary data from soil erosion in waterways. Road Project (RRRP) and all above 60 years old next week, Akhtar Abbass said that unless new 500000 batch of Sinopharm Earlier, Covax — an internation- last-stage trials had shown a 79.3 DC Attock Ali Anan Qamar , out efforts were being made Gwadar Pro reported on Saturday. DRAP final decision came into vaccine arrives, total donated doz- al alliance, which has pledged to percent effective. PTI Leader Malik Khurram to complete the bidding pro- So far 185,000 senior citizens in effect, it was premature to pro- es will stand at 1 million. provide free vaccine for 20 per- Previously in a statement, Spe- Ali Khan , Divisional Forest cess of the project within the country have registered them- ceed. It is hoped that fresh batch The government started regis- cent population of Pakistan, has cial Assistant to the Prime Min- Officer Aamir Abbas and two to three months. selves for inoculation. Pakistan’s of 0.5 million Sinopharm vaccine, tration of senior citizens for the intimated the government that ister (SAPM) on Health Dr. Fais- other officers were present He said, RRRP would change drug regulator has approved two expected to land in few days, will vaccination programme on Feb. 2.8 million doses of AstraZeneca al Sultan had hoped to procure on the occassion. fate of the city as it’s not coronavirus vaccines, China’s help contribute in the launch of 15 soon after its announcement vaccine are expected to reach Pa- at least 1m doses of coronavirus only a project of road which Sinopharm and Russia’s Sputnik senior citizen vaccination drive. by Special Assistant to the Prime kistan in the first week of March. vaccines by March, saying it ul- would help resolve traffic is- V, for people above 60 years of First batch of 0.5 million dozes Minister on Health Dr. Faisal Sul- Moreover, around 17.1 million timately set the target to inocu- Rain likely in sues of the city but it would age, as the country’s infections of Sinopharm vaccine had arrived tan on Twitter. doses will reach Pakistan by the late 70 percent of the country’s Capital from prove a game changer which tally nears 600,000. on 1st February. “Both govern- “All Pakistanis above the age of end of June this year. AstraZene- population against the virus. would give a new look to the city and boost business activ- March 14 ities in the region. Confidence The Commissioner in- vote reduces Raja Pervaiz formed that eight economic ISLAMABAD: Spokesman zones would be set up at defeat shock Pakistan Meteorological RRRP and efforts would be Department (PMD) Dr made to complete the pro- Khalid Malik has predict- taff eport ject up to December 2023. S R ed a spell of rains that is He said “RRRP is a project ISLAMABAD: Former Pres- expected in federal capital conceived nearly two dec- ident ICCI Shahid Rasheed from March 14. ade ago but construction Butt on Sunday said the vote Talking to media, he said work could not be started.” of confidence has reduced PMD forecast above nor- The government has given embarrassment caused by mal rainfall in March with ads in national and inter- defeat in the Senate elec- overall two to three rain national newspapers for tions but it has increased spells likely during the tenders of the project, he political tensions which is month. He said weather said and hoped that the bid- not good for masses and the pattern had changed due ding process of the contract struggling economy. to fluctuations in the tem- would be completed within The development will not re- perature at sea level and two to three months. solve issues confronting the rising global temperature. He said “The Punjab gov- government unless it takes He said prolonged dry ernment wants progress on steps to bring masses and spell during the current the project to ease traffic in opposition closer as the po- winter season produced central parts of the city.” litical landscape is only get- harmful effects on human ting more volatile, he said. health as well as agricul- “Every Shahid Rasheed Butt said ture sector. that the government should Second keep political differences in limits, accept its weakness 2 killed, Counts” in in resolving issues of the 4 injured full swing masses, and stop blaming constitutional institutions in road like ECP and start confi- Shaheen Hanif dence-building measures. accidents ISLAMABAD: Tanzara Gal- Masses are not ready to buy lery in collaboration with Stu- the mantra of corruption an- Munir Faisal ymore and they do not take dio RM has organized a two- ATTOCK: Two persons week long exhibition titled announcements and promis- ISLAMABAD: Work on removal of debris from the F8 Kachery is underway. – DNA es regarding relief seriously. were killed and four others “Every Second Counts”, is in were injured in two differ- full swing which was started ent road accidents in vari- on March 4. A group show ous parts of Attock on Sun- comprising of eight incredi- day. Police said a speedy bly talented artists working to Pak-China relations continue to PHA’s birdhouses dumper hit a passenger van their own rhythm in various on Rawalpindi-Fatehjang mediums and styles. to make city more road near Faisal town. In The exhibition would contin- demonstrate remarkable growth result a passenger identi- ue till March 16 at the Gal- between the two countries. become globally exempla- nection a must for economic fied as Rehat Gull, 30 died lery. Ali Kazim, one of the bird-friendly while three others identi- eight participant artists, is Staff Report The events consisted of cul- ry with vision to create growth and prosperity of the RAWALPINDI: Vice Chairman, PHA, Malik Abid Hussain tural activities, photography “win-win-situations” and entire globe. fied as Umer Sultan,Umer a highly accomplished artist said that Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) Rawal- Gull and Touqeer Hussain recognized home and abroad. ISLAMABAD: The long exhibitions, fashion shows, economic prosperity to The multi-billion-dollar Chi- pindi under its ongoing birdhouses project was trying to history of Pak-China diplo- publication of books and eradicate poverty from na Pakistan Economic Cor- sustained injuries. His technically accomplished make the city more bird-friendly. Talking to APP, he said In another incident, a 45 paintings, derive from an in- matic relations spanning people-to-people exchange. the region. ridor (CPEC) has not only that the PHA was installing birdhouses at different places over seventy years have The series of events regard- It was also due the stability further expanded the bilater- years old man identified terest in the portrait and are to save the birds from bad weather conditions. as Mohammad Yousaf died revealed in his fastidiously shown remarkable stability ing the 70th anniversary and strength of the diplo- al relations but also forever He informed, the project was launched on the directives and growth with milestone celebrations were launched matic ties between Pakistan connected the two countries when a speedy Suzuki pick rendered portraits. of Advisor to the Chief Minister Punjab/Chairman PHA up hit him on Kohat road Irfan Gul Dahri’s work is achievements for transform- with virtual ceremony on and China that the relations in terms of socio-economic Rawalpindi Asif Mehmood. He said, the city birds have ing the domestic fortune of March 2 in Islamabad and often referred as “deeper growth and prosperity. near Nikka Kallan in limits rooted in an intensely ab- a tough life and they also get less sleep than their rural of Pindigheab Police sta- sorbed activity of image millions of people in both Beijing to mark the date of than the oceans, higher After launching the CPEC counterparts and the polluted water they drink makes the countries. the relations. than the mountains, strong- project, people-to-people tion. Police registered cas- making. His mysterious them sick. The inhospitable urban environment had es and started investigation. imagery engages with a nar- The bilateral relations be- It is pertinent to mention er than the steel, sweeter interactions between Paki- driven down the numbers of the many, many species of rative, which have different tween the two countries that Pakistan was among than honey, all-weather stan and China have been the birds native to cities, he added. The PHA had made interpretations for each, cover the entire edifice one of the first countries friends and iron-brothers” increased while it rapidly the decision in order to protect the birds from inclement Police arrest making them emotionally from economic to political, that has recognized the Peo- on global arena. opening up new avenues in weather conditions of summer and winter. He informed and intellectually evocative. strategic to cultural and ple’s Republic of China after The linking of the globe areas of higher education, that special poles mounted beautiful bird houses in attrac- 40 accused Mudassar Manzoor’s sol- commercial to education. it was established on Octo- through inclusive Belt and culture exchange programs, tive colors have been installed at Moti Mehal, Rialto Park. last month itary figures are lost in In order to commemorate ber 1, 1949. Subsequently, Road Initiatives (BRI) is strategic relations, econom- He said, PHA was making all out efforts to make the city contemplation, detached the historic and deep-root- the diplomatic relations lauded worldwide for cre- ic and business activities beautiful and green. “Our birdhouses project will help bring from the world, yet very ed relations in a befitting between the two countries ating long term economic between the two countries. back the birds in city areas and the residents will enjoy the Munir Faisal much part of its fascinating manner, both the countries were established on May opportunities alongside in- China was successfully amazing voices of the beautiful birds in natural environ- have conceived a number 21, 1951. Over the years, an frastructural development of achieving the set objectives ATTOCK: Attock Police beauty. Manzoor revels in ment,” he added. He informed that the birdhouses were during February arrested the majesty of nature. The of activities (more than exponential growth was wit- the partner countries. The through inclusive BRI to being erected well before the breeding season. Replying to 100 events) throughout the nessed in the relations from BRI reflects the President connect the global economic more than 40 accused in- skills so carefully honed in a question, he said that a number of sites were selected in cluding 22 proclaimed of- the miniature studio are year to celebrate the estab- defense to economy and en- Xi’s visionary leadership landscape for shared future the city including Allama Iqbal Park, Liaquat Bagh, Rashid lishment of diplomatic ties ergy to trade. The ties have who conceived the road con- and economic prosperity. fenders (POs). According brought to the fore; the pal- Minhas Road, PHA parks and others to install the birdhouse to district police spokes- ette is masterly, the surface to attract certain kinds of birds. Special metal poles and man, the nabbed accused treated like a jewel. trees were used to erect small birdhouses, he said. – DNA include 22 proclaimed offenders while 18 others Anti-polio Federal Capital records 190 nominated in other cases. Police also recovered 58 drive in RCB generates over kg chars, 78 liters liquor, two kg opium, 39 pistols, Attock fresh coronavirus cases Rs 1.1b revenue four rifles, one shot gun ISLAMABAD: COVID-19 cases continued to surge in the federal capital as 190 new Coronavirus cases were re - RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) under and 354 bullets from their Munir Faisal ported from the city during the last 24 hours, National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) said on Sunday. its ongoing campaign against defaulters of different taxes possession, said a press According to an official of NCOC, as many as 251 cases were reported on Saturday which was the highest figure managed to generate over Rs 1.1 billion revenue during last release. Police also recov- ATTOCK: Around 0.3 mil- ered cash, eight motor- lion children up to the age during last two months while 157 cases were reported on Friday. He said so far 45,519 cases were reported eight months of the current financial year. from the federal capital while 508 deaths were reported from Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). He added According to RCB spokesman, Qaiser Mehmood, the board bikes, two vehicles and of five years will be admin- valuables from them. istered polio drops across 42,853 patients had been recovered completely. Meanwhile, on the direction of the Ministry of National Health collected over Rs 642 million property tax, 168 million wa- Attock district during a Services, the district administration of Islamabad had continued surveillance of different streets of the capital ter charges, Rs 30.6 million Conservancy changes, Rs 244 five days campaign being to reduce transmission of the infection in the selected streets and other sectors. million TIP Tax and over Rs 8.7 million Trade License Fee Theatre Wallay launched from March 29. They also started taking actions in violation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) related with the corona while while Rs 5.5 million Professional Tax was also recovered “The five-day polio vacci- visiting marriage halls, markets and petrol pumps by its inspection teams. The administration has been asked to seal from the defaulters during the period. to arrange nation drive should be con- schools, shops, workshop and restaurants on violation of SOPs. The RCB teams on the directives of the CEO, RCB Muham- performance ducted under strict preven- The inspection teams have been directed to issue notices to marriage halls besides imposing fines on owners of dif - mad Farooq Ali Malik were conducting raids in different tive measures for Covid-19”. ferent shops in case of violation of SOPs. Commenting on the situation, an official of the Ministry of National Health areas to take action against the defaulters of Property Tax, on feminism This was empathized by Services said that several local level administrative decisions were made to control the disease. He advised the Water Charges, Transfer of Immovable Property (TIP) Tax citizens to continue to follow the social distancing, use of mask and other precautionary measures to stop increasing Deputy Commissioner At- and Trade Tax , he added. Imran Tanoli tock Ali Anan Qamar while local transmission of COVID-19 in the city. He said the government had adopted an effective strategy to combat He urged the residents to pay all taxes, otherwise, strict ac- chairing a meeting in this COVID-19 that resulted reduction in corona cases in the country. He said a strategy was made to control coronavirus tion in accordance with the law would be taken against the ISLAMABAD: Theatre Wal- context at Attock. keeping in view the global information, focusing on data with integration of local data in a scientific way. – DNA defaulters and heavy fines would also be imposed. – DNA lay, in collaboration with Which was attended by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Chief executive officer would organize a theater Health Dr Jawad Ellahi, performance ‘Feminism assistant commissioners, Apna Apna’ followed by an DDHOs Health of six dif- open discussion with the ferent tehsils, Superinten- HEC announces scholarships for Balochistan audience on feminism, its dent Vaccination, Incharge contradictions and ambigui- Polio Control Room and The applicants for foreign scholarship will have to provide letters of admission in the ties on March 11. The event representatives of World top 500 universities in the QS Ranking after their selection is being organized with ref- Health Organization. erence to the International He urged that a ‘no touch’ Foreign LLM, and Foreign 12 years of education with at employed or serving should be Women’s Day 2021,said a vaccination method Shujaat Khokar PhD studies. Students who least 50 per cent marks in the from the Law relevant field. press release issued here. should be adopted so that fulfil the eligibility criteria for intermediate or equivalent ex - They will be required to provide International women’s day distance is maintained be- ISLAMABAD: The Higher Ed - the respective category can amination. For LLM and PhD NOC and avail study leave from would be observed on 8 tween the frontline work- ucation Commission (HEC) of apply online through eportal. studies, the applicants must their respective organization. March with theme of “Wom- er and child. Pakistan has invited students hec.gov.pk have completed LLB and LLM, The applicants for foreign en in leadership: Achieving He said health department from Balochistan to apply for The applicants will be required respectively, from HEC recog - scholarship will have to pro - an equal future in a COV- teams must ensure that po- LLB, LLM and PhD scholar - to obtain 50 per cent marks nized degree awarding institu - vide letters of admission in the ID-19 world.” The partici- lio drops are administered ships, for study at local as well (Accumulative Test Score) in tions with at least 50 per cent top 500 universities in the QS pation in the theater per- to all children between the as foreign institutions. the Aptitude Test. Maximum marks in Bachelor Degree. Ranking after their selection. formance would be free but ages of one to five, adding Students having domicile or age limit for LLB studies is 25 Fifteen to 20 per cent schol - Students aspiring to avail the prior registration is man- parents must cooperate local certificate of Balochistan years, for LLM 30 years, and arships are reserved for the opportunity can visit https:// datory. The performance with the teams to make the can apply for scholarships to for PhD 35 years. children of victims’ families of www.hec.gov.pk/english/schol- and open discussion session campaign a success. pursue their Indigenous LLB For LLB studies, the candi - August 2016 blast in Quetta. arshipsgrants/LGSP for fur- would be held at The Farm (5 years), Indigenous LLM, dates must have completed Candidates who are already ther details. in Banigala office. Monday, March 08, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Shift in US policy Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Excessive taxation Deputy Editor: Abid Raza HE shift in the official language of the United States HE import of computers, tech accessories and spare (US) over Kashmir suggests the Biden administra- ABC CERTIFIED parts of vehicles has become problematic, with exor- T tion’s preference to India over Kashmir. Islamabad Tbitant taxes being levied against their import and sale. needs to be aware of the US State Department’s leaning Vol: 01 Issue: 294 Various industries stand to get affected in a time when the when it refers to Illegally Indian Occupied Kashmir as a Email: [email protected] dependence on such technology is paramount for survival “union territory.” The reference to Kashmir is not just se- Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 amidst the pandemic. If economic growth is to be encouraged, there must be an active effort to reduce duties to encourage mantics; it is a significant hint in the continuation of the Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad US policy over Kashmir. If Pakistan, especially the Foreign local production, sale and foster healthy competition. Office (FO), does not respond accordingly, there are high According to the Director General of Customs Valuation, an chances that the status quo will become the new reality. If average increase of $70 to $150 per every imported pricey this happens, the Kashmir cause will suffer a severe blow. laptop has been implemented. This effectively ensures that access to such technology is limited to the elite exclusive - Though the State Department maintains that Washington’s ly, even leaving the education, health and business sectors Kashmir policy will remain unchanged, calling IIOK “union at a severe disadvantage. Already, the budget allocated for territory” is nothing short of accepting India’s illegal move. such spending is limited; with the addition of these tariffs, The words of Ned Price, spokesman of the State Depart- we compromise on the quality of services dispensed and ment, that the US has “a global comprehensive partnership” threaten the future of the country. Even the seven percent with India and “important shared interests in the region” increase on the Additional Customs Duty (ACD) on automo - with Pakistan show the preferential treatment that India will bile parts goes against the spirit of economic growth. get. And there is nothing new in the US policy for South The only thing that such a strategy will achieve is alienating Asian countries. Mr Price’s statement tells us that Biden’s business owners and the general public, two stakeholders administration is not moving an inch away from Obama’s Af- that the economy depends on for survival. With the auto - Pak policy or the Trump “Howdy Modi” thrust. mobile industry being looked at as one that will grow in the The words about Pakistan indicate the incumbent US regime short to medium terms, heavy cost of import will only lead is looking at Pak-US ties through the Afghan lens only. If we to increased final prices. want to change the US position on South Asia, which is heav- The solution here is not to embark upon an excessive tax - ily tilted towards New Delhi, we have to offer more in terms ation spree that will put a halt to any and all progress that of trading ties and investment. If we succeed in offering the Pakistan could have made. Instead, the government must US more in terms of trade partnerships, the White House look towards providing subsidies to ensure that prices re - will stop dealing with us in reference to fast-changing Afghan- main stable and affordable. Partnering up with importers to istan that might even be heading towards a civil war. Islam- create an appropriate policy towards encouraging the use abad must extricate itself from the age-old international un- of technology all the while ensuring that the government derstanding of Pakistan’s perceived pull in Afghanistan. The can generate revenue is vital at this point in time. The only escalating violence and lawlessness in Kabul establish this. way that we will survive this pandemic economically is if the Pakistan should continue with its policy of neutrality over authorities adopt a smart, empathetic and encouraging plan of action that keeps in line with the actual financial capacity strategic matters to maintain friendly terms with the US. of the population and the industries. Tajikistan’s SCO Chairmanship of the Organization and expansion of interaction mechanisms. of Ministries and Departments of the SCO Member States of private sector must be encouraged. Dr. Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan For achieving the true spirits of the SCO which is holistic and involved in prevention and emergency response, Meetings of Greater regional connectivity is the way forward which may harmoniousness Tajikistan has close liaison with other SCO heads of tourist administrations, the SCO Cuisine Festival, the be further strengthened by having effective and meaningful member states to solve a number of tasks in the following are- Tourist Forum, the Dushanbe SCO Half Marathon, the Forum free trade agreements (FTAs), reduction of custom duties as of the organization’s agenda. Tajikistan’s SCO Chairmanship of Mass Media Leaders and the Women’s Forum. and incentivized tax regimes in the SCO. There is an urgent has befitting and consultative political orientation for strength- Although the SCO stands for strong regionalism but it is not need to develop a functional concept of “Geo-Economy” in ening internal consolidation and mutual trust; coordination of anti-internationalism. In this regard, Tajikistan panned to fur- the SCO in which easy and smooth supplies of funds may be positions on regional and international issues affecting the in- ther strengthen the image of the SCO in the international are- available for the socio-economic development. Reactivation of terests of the SCO. It planned member states and a meeting of na by building up practical interaction between the SCO and the SCO Bank is the need of the hour which should focus on the Council of Foreign Ministers in Dushanbe. regional partner organizations, primarily with the CSTO, CIS, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), social entrepreneur- Right from the beginning, regional security has been one of ECO, CICA and ASEAN. It desires to hold a high-level joint ship, poverty eradication and further women empowerment the key elements of the SCO. Now Tajikistan’s SCO Chairman- event on cooperation between the SCO and the UN in New among the SCO member countries. Corona virus changed the ship has very valid plans in the field of security i.e. assistance York and the Meeting of the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group geo-political, geo-strategic and even geo-economic orientation in strengthening practical cooperation in the fight against in Dushanbe. Measures will be taken to adopt a General As- of the globe. It has been fatal which produced serious strains terrorism, separatism and extremism, drug trafficking and sembly resolution “Cooperation between the United Nations on regional as well as international economies too. It is pan- cross-border organized crime; taking the necessary measures and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization” during the 75th demic which requires a collective and collaborative approach to implement the initiative of the President of the Republic of session of the UN General Assembly. Economics of Shanghai to combat it. In this regard, the Republic of Tajikistan has a Tajikistan to create the SCO Anti-Drug Center in the city of Cooperation Organization (SCO) is versatile, dynamic, diversi- golden opportunity to introduce and implement the innovative Dushanbe. It covers both traditional as well as non-state secu- fied and huge in terms of collective GDPs, GNPs, population concept of “E-Health” and Health-Bank” among the SCO mem- rity threats. It will host the Meeting of the Secretaries of the and above all human capitals. The SCO member states covered bers which would be first line of defense for all the member Tajikistan being current Security Councils, the Meeting of Defense Ministers and the nearly half of the world’s population and more than 60 percent countries. Meeting of the Heads of the Competent Bodies of the SCO of the Eurasian landmass, and their combined GDP accounts Food and energy security is the base of modern human civ- Chairman of the SCO Member States, empowered to combat drug trafficking. for more than 20 percent of the global total. ilization and the chairmanship of Tajikistan should take con- Sustainable economic development, socio-economic inte- Tajikistan being current Chairman of the SCO shares a great crete steps to secure it. Proposal of formation of a “Food & shares a great deal gration and regional prosperity are the real essence of the deal of political trust and considers economic development Energy Bank” may be right step in right direction. Reactiva- SCO. It has comprehensive economic road map and action and the improvement of people’s livelihood as priorities, and it tion of regional energy projects should be initiated as soon as of political trust and plan to achieve the desired goals of its chairmanship. Tajik- has a strong desire to develop a productive and participatory possible. There is vast opportunity in service, financial and istan planned to elaborate the issue and adoption of the Plan mechanism within the SCO. It is staunched supporter of free tourism sectors among the SCO. Concept of the Smart-tour- considers economic of Priority Practical Measures for 2021-2022 to overcome the trade and regional cooperation under the umbrella of the SCO. ism having ecofriendly spirits should be promoted among the socio-economic, financial and food consequences of the pan- Tajikistan shares close trading relationships with the SCO SCO. Cultural diplomacy is the need of the hour which may development and the demic of the new coronavirus infection in the region; develop- states especially China, Russia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and be further strengthened with the help of cultural diversity by ment and adoption of the Concept for the creation of economic Kazakhstan. forming a “Cultural Bank” for promoting spirits of tolerance, improvement of people’s growth zones in the SCO space; assistance in promoting the is- Tajikistan stands for mutual trade and investment which should interfaith harmony, preserving cultural treasuries and holding sues of wide use of transit opportunities of the member states; be expanded in scale, enlarging in scope, and has the potential trans-regional cultural events. The Republic of Tajikistan is livelihood as priorities assistance in deepening interaction between the Business for even greater regional cooperation. Moreover, being mem- the prime example of women empowerment,, during its chair- Council and the SCO Interbank Association, establishing their ber of World Trade Organization (WTO) Tajikistan shares simi- manship it may suggest to establish a “Woman Bank” for fur- HE Republic of Tajikistan now holds the chairmanship cooperation with international financial institutions, improving lar trading rules which provide it much of the common ground ther strengthening of women empowerment drives in all the of the SCO which coincides with the 20th anniversary the legal framework for cooperation; assistance in the devel- to be needed to develop a multilateral trading system. Tajik- SCO member states and eradication of gender discrimination. T of the establishment of the organization. Tajikistan’s opment of business incubators in the SCO space in order to istan’s believes in bilateral or multilateral regional economic Climate change is a serious threat for human existence on the government developed a comprehensive plan for its SCO support start-up projects. Tajikistan is planning to hold a Meet- and trade cooperation mechanisms established among SCO earth which has multiplier socio-economic, geopolitical and chairmanship cover over 100 events, most of which will be ing of the SCO Business Council Board, a Meeting of the In- member states have laid a foundation for them to explore the geostrategic consequences too. To overcome the increasing held in Tajikistan. Its chairmanship of the SCO is aimed at the terbank Association Council, an Economic Forum, a Meeting potential of an SCO free trade zone. It acknowledges support- carbon footnotes and emission of the dangerous gases, there consistent implementation of international treaties, decisions, of Finance Ministers and Chairpersons of Central (National) ive role of the SCO for the further socio-economic integration is an urgent need to build a “Climate Bank” among the SCO program documents and agreements recorded in the final doc- Banks, a Meeting of Transport Ministers, a Meeting of Indus- of the Eurasian Economic Union and development of the Silk member states and chairmanship of the Tajikistan should float uments of the meetings of the Council of Heads of States and try Ministers, a Meeting of Energy Ministers and a Meeting of Road Economic Belt which would open up new prospects for this noble idea which is very much functional. To conclude the the Council of Heads of Governments (Prime Ministers) of the Agriculture Ministers. regional economic cooperation, including a free trade zone. development of a single effective transit system, including elec- SCO member states for the purpose of the progressive devel- Humanity, human capital and humanitarian assistance has Tajikistan’s SCO Chairmanship has opened a new chapter tronic document flow, guarantee mechanisms and the ability to opment of the Organization. been cornerstone of the SCO and the government of Tajikistan of regionalism, greater socio-economic integration, regional monitor the movement of goods, can play a contributory role in Moreover, it will be based on the principles of equality, continu- desires to consolidate the true spirits of the SCO by assisting connectivity, sense of collective security shield. Its chairman- the further development of various regional mega projects like ity, mutual understanding and respect for the opinion of each in building up interaction between research and analytical ship is a new paradigm shift. It is working for reconfiguration CASA-1000, BRI and even the CPEC. member state of the organization. It declared its chairmanship centers of the SCO member states; promoting cooperation in of the geopolitical landscape and a shift toward a multipolar President of the Tajikistan H.E. Emomali Rahmon has a great as: “20 years of the SCO: cooperation for stability and prosper- the field of preserving the cultural heritage of the SCO region; world. It is working for further strengthening of mutual coop- vision to revolutionize the macro-economy of the country by ity.” It has certain objectives which vividly reflects its political assistance in the development of cooperation in the field of cin- eration, peaceful settlement of disputes and anti-terrorism. pursuing diversified but integrated policies of massive indus- commitment and strategic orientation to make the SCO more ematography; elaboration of the issue of adopting the anthem Being prominent regional expert of Tajikistan & CIS I would trialization, green energy, innovation, artificial intelligence productive, meaningful, interactive, beneficial, participatory by of the Organization during the jubilee summit of the 20th an- like to suggest that the government of Tajikistan should try reducing the dependence of the country’s economy on agri- strengthening friendship and good-neighborliness between the niversary of the SCO; promoting gender equality and the em- to promote culture of innovation, technological advancement culture and current Chairmanship of the SCO would provide it SCO member states; further development of the “Shanghai powerment of women and girls within the SCO. It will hold a and implementation of the artificial intelligence protocols in befitting propositions to achieve the desired goals of socio-eco- spirit”; maintaining peace, security and stability in the region; Meeting of Ministers of Culture, a Meeting of Ministers of Jus- the SCO. There should be rigorous development in the field nomic prosperity and sustainable growth in the days to come. building up cooperation in trade, economic, cultural and hu- tice, a Meeting of Ministers of Health, a Meeting of Heads of of e-governance, e-commerce, e-banking, e-payment system, – The Writer is the Director: Geopolitics/ manitarian spheres; strengthening the image and international Services of the SCO Member States responsible for ensuring e-credit facilities, e-visa and last but not least, digitalization un- Economics Regional Expert: Tajikistan & positioning of the SCO; improvement of the legal framework sanitary and epidemiological well-being, a Meeting of Heads der its chairmanship during 2021. In this regard, greater role CIS Member Board of Experts: The CGSS The dilemma that needs immediate attention UMAN beings have the tendency to feel, ex - males but males as well become the victims; unfortunate- en between 2004 and 2016 have taken place. More than Asra A. Ansari press, think, and most all make decisions related ly, they are unable to report the crime. Every 72 seconds 51,241 incidents of violence against women were recorded H to complex matters. These tendencies are intrin- someone get molested in America; in which 14.8% complete between January 2011 and June 2017, according to media sic urges that motivates an individual to exchange ideas and 2.8% are attempted rape victims (females), 12% Trans- reports. Covid-19 was not the only crisis Pakistan was fac- with other individuals around in a certain way. Almost all gender, Gender-queer and Non-conforming (including: 18% ing. In 2020, almost 73 incidents of Rape were reported in With an increasing range life forms generally find order, to operate, to connect, to non-TGQN females and 4% non-TGQN males). In 2019, Lahore including 5 gang-rape cases. During the time, the measure and even schedule, to either exploit matters or more than 30,900 sexual assault cases/ or 82 incidents gang violence continued to fluctuate with a 73% decline rate of such incidents in all to transfer to subjectivity, to be imaginative, to experi - per 100,000 population were reported in Canada, making in the month of February, but an increase of about 360% ment, to be interactive, to be precise, to establish them - it almost 7% higher rate since 2018. In industrialized coun- was seen during the month of March 2020.A 5-year-old girl across the country today, selves and also have values. These natural tendencies tries, sexual assault is very common among working wom- was abducted, struck on the head and above all was burned are essential for Individuals to live and cope in society an, which is approximately around 42-50%. In the European alive after brutally raped in southern Pakistan. Nearly after and the inability of the but as far as the value goes, individuals misuse these Union 40-50% women, 30-40% women in Asian Pacific coun- five days later of this incident, a mother in the eastern part tendencies which can turn into a harmful act. tries and recently 77% women in South Africa were report- of the country was first pulled from her vehicle and sexually authorities to prosecute When feelings and emotions are concerned, desire to ed have become the victim of workplace sexual assault. attacked in front of her children on a Lahore-Sialkot Motor- achieve becomes a priority. Desire is an emotional men - It is disturbing that far too many females have started to way.Child sexual abuse cases shoot up in 2020; nearly 53% the perpetrators, females tal state that is analogous to love or rage or sadness as accept sexual abuse and violence as a routine phenomenon girls and 47% boy were subjected to sexual abuse or rape. well as unexpectedness or pleasure leading by a state of in common daily interaction across South Asia and even With an increasing range of such incidents in all across in Pakistan feel more mind. This is certainly not true, though. Many research - beyond. Across the South Asian countries like Bangladesh, the country today, and the inability of the authorities to ers and mental health professionals nowadays agree India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, silence on the sex sub- prosecute the perpetrators, females in Pakistan feel more vulnerable than ever. Many that desire is turned into lust which is a bodily impulse, ject becoming the reason of increase rate of sex abuse, even vulnerable than ever. Many incidents are not reported due quite similar to starvation or the need for oxygen from as its effect has however doubled in current interventions. to being afraid of the fact “Blaming the Victim”. Further- incidents are not reported the blood. Intensive sexual attraction or appetite is the In India about 28% women gets violated by their husbands, more, male figures are also becoming the target of sexual concept of lust. This sexual attraction is also described 22% women by boyfriend/friend and approximately almost harassment at alarming rate; unfortunately, circumstances due to being afraid of the as being for someone other than a partner, although it 145,000 cases are still pending to be reported. In Bangla- are yet to be controlled. Being silent about such subjects may not be as relevant to the current cultural baggage. desh around 53% in Dhaka and 62% in Matlab married wom- not only provoking harm than preventing it; but also becom- fact “Blaming the Victim”. In certain situations, such strong desire for sex is only a en, 79% by non-partner and almost 86% females around the ing the reason of lack of responsibility towards one nation. symptom of balanced sex drive as an adult; however it’s age of less than 15 till age 30 get molested by strangers. UNESCO published a fully updated International Techni- Furthermore, male a manifestation of something a little more complex also. Nepal region cases have increase to 10% in two years. Al- cal Guidance on Sexuality Education, which advocates for Currently, the natural urge is now taken a shape of a viola- most 256 rape cases reported within the age group15-24, quality CSE (Comprehensive Sex Education) to promote figures are also becoming tion across nations. According to United Nations, globally in which 1,131 cases are still under-reported. Cases which health and well-being, respect for human rights and gender 35% women experience physical or sexual harassment via were reported includes 64% conviction rape case, 44% at- equality, and empowers children and young people to lead the target of sexual an immediate family member, or by a non-partner, has long tempted rape. In Sri Lanka, almost about one third (30%) healthy, safe and productive lives.Each teenager should been encountered; which is increased during covid-19 pan- of women get assaulted by their intimate partner and about have sex education integrated into their schooling. It is not harassment at alarming demic. Every year almost120 million girls as young as 20 24.4% women gets violated by non-partner. meant to be opt-in or opt-out, but obligatory. Why should years – about 1 in 10females are compelled to participate Sexual assault in Pakistan increased at alarming rate. Al- parents be able to pick their children in or out of a topic that rate; unfortunately, in intimate relations and execute numerous different lewd though Pakistani culture discourages news, the White Rib- they will use later in life, one way or another? Sex education acts, although the actual figure is probably much higher. bon Pakistan NGO estimates that 47,034 women have en- should be compulsory, systematic, medically correct, and circumstances are yet Approximately 90% of adolescent girls who report forced countered sexual harassment, over 15,000 cases of honor taught during school years, much like algebra.It is our mor- coitus say that anyone they grew up knowing had been their violations have been reported, and more than 1,800 cases of al responsibility as a society to educate the next generation to be controlled first offender, usually a boyfriend or a husband.Not just fe- domestic violence and more than 5,500 abductions of wom- and we are losing at this moment. IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Monday, March 08, 2021 Aisam Briefs Japan ambassador greets ITF, refuses to PCB name play singles panel to Nazir Siyal KARACHI: Pakistan’s PTF for holding of Davis Cup tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq review Qureshi on Saturday an- Congratulating both the teams for their excellent performance in the matches, nounced that he will not PSL fallout be playing singles for the Ambassador MATSUDA said he was greatly moved by their professional skills country anymore. The Abid Raza 41-year-old told the pub- LAHORE: Pakistan Crick- and hard work and wished the players good luck in their future endeavors lication that he had com- et Board (PCB) on Sun- municated his decision to was well-kept and maintained for the authorities at Pakistan day named a two-member DNA holding these matches of Davis fact-finding panel to review Tennis Federation (PTF). Cup Group 1 tie. “My body cannot bear ex- the bio-secure protocols and ISLAMABAD: Matsuda Kuninori, Congratulating both the teams for bylaws put in place during the cessive physical demands the Ambassador of Japan to Paki- their excellent performance in the for singles game. Moreover, sixth edition of Pakistan Super stan, has expressed his deep ap- matches, Ambassador MATSUDA League (PSL) that was post- it damages my doubles’ per- preciation and heartfelt congrat- said he was greatly moved by their formance too,” he was quot- poned following emergence ulations to all the stakeholders professional skills and hard work of multiple Covid-19 cases. In ed as saying. involved in successfully holding and wished the players good luck The veteran, who has repre- a press release today, the PCB the Davis Cup World Group 1 tie in their future endeavors. revealed that distinguished sented Pakistan in over 95 at the Pakistan Sports Complex “Winning or losing does matter Davis Cup matches so far, infectious disease experts Dr between Japan and Pakistan teams but the most important thing Syed Faisal Mahmood and said that he had been play- from March 5-6 despite the chal- which counts at the end is your ing singles for the last eight Dr Salma Muhammad Abbas lenging conditions in the midst of dedication, continued efforts and have been appointed as inde- years only for the sake of coronavirus pandemic. professionalism. the country. pendent members of the in- “My sincere appreciations for This spirit takes you to the victo- vestigative panel. “Though I left playing sin- International Tennis Federation ry stand sooner or later’, said the gles almost eight years The two have been tasked to (ITF), Pakistan Tennis Federation Ambassador. carry out a holistic and de- back, I continue represent- (PTF) and Ministry of Inter-Pro- Thanking the Pakistan Tennis Fed- ing the country in the Davis tailed review of the Covid-19 vincial Coordination (IPC) for eration for their kind hospitality, SOPs being followed in PSL 6, Cup singles as no back-up making their efforts and taking Ambassador MATSUDA hoped player was available to sup- identify any gaps and advise as effective measures for successful- that holding of such competitions to the reasons why the bio-se- port Aqeel. Now I don’t ly hosting this important sporting hard work, it would not have clusion of two-day matches here the matches between Japanese as well as exchanges in the field think my body can tolerate cure environment did not event between the Japanese and been possible to hold these at the Pakistan Sports Complex and Pakistani teams, said that of sports would help to further remain Covid-free. “The inde- it anymore,” he said. Pakistani tennis teams. matches successfully” said Am- in Islamabad. he was impressed to watch the strengthen Japan-Pakistan friendly Aisam added that due to his pendent panel of two distin- Without your sheer efforts and bassador MATSUDA at the con- The Ambassador, who witnessed matches on the grass court which relationships. guished experts has been ap- growing age, his body can- pointed with the sole purpose not take the extra pressure. of an honest, constructive and The player said that his fo- objective review,” PCB Chair- Guptill leads NZ cus is on playing the dou- man Ehsan Mani said. bles now and is available for Djokovic takes Federer's the country in that format. “The independent panel will speak with all the relevant “Since I play doubles inter- stakeholders, including the to T20 series win nationally and it is my forte, event and hotel staff, medi- I would continue playing world number one record doubles in the Davis Cup if cal and compliance officers, team players and manage- against Australia required by the country,” he ments, so that we can get "Clearly, the slower bowlers said. The player also urged a better understanding how DNA on that wicket were a little the youngsters to step up the cases occurred.” bit trickier." and fill the gap while re- Dr Faisal is an Associate WELLINGTON: A century Of the spin brigade, Ish So- questing PTF to initiate Professor, Section of Infec- opening stand by Martin dhi finished with 3-24 off players’ development pro- tious Diseases, Department Guptill and Devon Conway his four overs, Hong Kong- gramme so that it helps the of Medicine, The Aga Khan saw New Zealand clinch born Mark Chapman, bowl- best talent rise to the top University, while Dr Sal- their Twenty20 series ing for the first time for level. “The PTF will have ma is a Consultant Infec- against Australia in Welling- New Zealand, took 1-9 off to work on war-like footings tious Diseases and General ton on Sunday after the tour- two and Mitchell Santner to groom quality players. Medicine with the Shaukat ists faltered in the face of an conceded only 21 runs The PTF should make the Khanum Memorial Can- experimental spin attack. from his four. youngsters realise that the cer Hospital and Research Set a target of 143 for Guptill, who had been out of country requires their ser- Centre, Lahore. The panel victory in the fifth and fi- form going into the series, vices at the highest level of will submit its findings and nal match, New Zealand silenced his critics with the game,” he added. recommendations to PCB claimed victory by seven a masterful 71, including Chairman by March 31. wickets and took the series seven fours and four sixes, PTI 3-2 with an emphatic 27 while Conway contributed Govt to balls to spare. After being 36 with the pair putting on believes... comprehensively outplayed 106 for the first wicket. From Page 01 pay... in games three and four New Zealand stumbled purchase of loyalties and when batting second, New slightly when Kane Wil- they had damaged the en- From Page 01 Zealand captain Kane Wil- liamson went first ball but tire social, economic and in the prime minister. PTI liamson knew he had to be a Guptill single denied Riley younger than Rafael Nad- set by Pete Sampras. a year out of action to recov- political system during the and PML-N members ex- innovative to win the series Meredith the hat-trick. DNA al who also has 20 majors. He is currently in his fifth er from two knee surgeries, past four decades. He said changed hot words which after he lost the toss and Glenn Phillips blasted New "Now that I've become the different spell atop the will slip out of the top five some of the opposition lead- escalated to an exchange was told to bowl first. Zealand home with five PARIS: Novak Djokovic will historic No.1, I'm relieved," rankings. Nadal, currently on Monday. ers entered into politics in of physical blows. Mar- He put an emphasis on spin fours and two sixes to be on Monday set a new land- said Djokovic after sweep- at number two, has been at Djokovic made his top 100 1985 party-less elections yam’s words came as she with his slow bowlers send- unbeaten on 34. mark of 311 weeks as world ing to a ninth Australian the top for 'only' 209 weeks debut in July 2005, just weeks and introduced the culture addressed a media confer- ing down 12 overs, the most Although a Covid-19 out- number one, surpassing Open last month which guar- in total although the 13-time after Nadal had won his first of bribery and horse trad- ence following a meeting be- for New Zealand in a Twen- break in Auckland forced Roger Federer whose hold anteed his extended stay at Roland Garros champion Roland Garros. He was top 50 ing to come to power. tween the party leadership. ty20 match, and they took the last three matches on a record-equalling 20 the top. "Now, I'm going to can boast being a top 10 ev- in June 2006, top 20 for the Shibli Faraz said due to the She said a discussion took four of the eight wickets. to be played on the same Grand Slam titles is now be able to focus mainly on er-present since April 2005. first time in October 2006 and political approach of the past place on the long march, "We just wanted to put out wicket in Wellington in the firmly in the Serb's sights. the Grand Slams." He will, however, lose his top 10 by March 2007. He first rulers the country faced se- the Daska by-election, the a much-improved perfor- space of five days, Austral- The 33-year-old Djokovic, Djokovic reclaimed the top world number two spot to became world number one at vere challenges which added NA-249 by-election and the mance from the last two and ian captain Aaron Finch already the winner of 18 ranking from Nadal in Feb- Daniil Medvedev a week the age of 24 on July 4, 2011, in the sufferings of masses candidate to field. it was great that we could said it was his side's bat- majors, has time on his side ruary 2020 and finished as on Monday. Federer, who the day after winning Wimble- whereas they plundered na- Maryam, speaking of the show some signs of improve- ting and not a worn pitch with Federer turning 40 in year-end number one for the returns to action in Doha don for the first time, beating tional wealth and built prop- incident outside parliament, ment," Williamson said. that cost the tourists. August. He is also a year sixth time, tying the mark next week after more than Nadal in the final. erties not only inside Paki- said: “The party will not stan but in Europe and other take this lying down. The parts of the world. disrespect shown to senior ‘Shaheen’s family They turned politics into leadership will not be toler- business and used it for ated.” The PML-N vice pres- self-interest and not for the ident denounced the assault approached us’ interest of country, said the on Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, minister. Ahsan Iqbal, Miftah Ismail, Afridi confirms He said the PTI has gradu- Marriyum Aurangzeb, Mur- ally emerged on the politi- taza Javed Abbasi, Khurram “Shaheen’s family approached my cal horizon of the country Dastagir and Musadik Malik family for my daughter. Both families and in the 2013 election which took place “in front of it formed government in cameras” and said there was are in touch, matches are made in KPK, adding that due to its “great anger” within the par- heaven, if Allah wills this match good performance people ty ranks over the matter. showed their confidence “You can keep this lecture will be made too,” Afridi tweeted on it and PTI came into you like to give us on ethics power in 2018 with mass- and morality to yourselves,” Sports Desk es’ support. she said addressing the gov- Now after the Senate elec- ernment. “You will have to KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has finally re- tion it has become the sin- pay a heavy price for this. If sponded to a buzz that is on the radar of netizens since yesterday gle largest party in both the you slap us twice, we will slap regarding the engagement of pacer Shaheen Shah and his daugh- National Assembly and Sen- you ten times,” she added. ter. Boom Boom Afridi confirmed that the family of 20-year-old ate having representation in Maryam said that the “thug- Shaheen has approached his family for his daughter and both the all four provinces as people gery” displayed, especially families are in touch. “Shaheen’s family approached my family have supported its ideology with Marriyum Aurangzeb, for my daughter. Both families are in touch, matches are made in of ending the status quo. “is a debt on each PML-N heaven, if Allah wills this match will be made too,” Afridi tweeted. member — one that they “My prayers are with Shaheen for his continued success on and know full well how to pay”. off the field,” he added. Shaheen thanked Afridi for his prayers and Bilawal prayed to Allah for making things easy for everyone. “Alhumdulil- Four high lah. Thanks Lala for your prayers. May Allah SWT make things wants... easier for everyone. You are the pride of entire nation,” Shaheen From Page 01 profile... responded. Earlier, Shaheen’s father Ayaz Khan revealed to the me- and Leader of the Opposi- TURIN: Danilo and Alex Sandro of Juventus vie with Ciro Immobile of Lazio during dia and confirmed that both families have longstanding relations and tion in the Punjab Assembly that Shahid Afridi’s family has agreed to the proposal. –DNA From Page 01 a serie A football match between FC Juventus and Lazio in Turin. – DNA Hamza Shehbaz at his Mod- (TTP Sajna group) killed. el Town residence in Lahore According to an ISPR state- on Sunday, Bilawal said ment, terrorist commander “The PDM will take a final Abdul Adam zeb remained decision on no-trust motion involved in more than 20 against the government and terrorist activities against Israel’s dilemma: to work with ICC probe or not? it will also decide about the Security Forces, Law En- Netanyahu has not made clear whether Israel would fight back through diplomacy and public timing of such a move.” forcement Agencies and Bilawal maintained that it local population since 2014 opinion -- or by engaging directly with the ICC, to which Israel is not a party seemed 178 MNAs were including IED attacks, fir- not present in the National ing, attacks on government crimes tribunal and was set up that in a call with US Vice Presi- “does not trust this court”, she authorities, Hamas and other Pal- Assembly during polling on buildings, target killing, DNA in 2002 to try the planet s worst dent Kamala Harris she had “ex- told media. estinian armed groups. the vote of confidence in kidnapping for ransom, crimes where local courts are un- pressed the American adminis- The ICC probe will focus on the “The ICC lacks any jurisdiction on Prime Minister Imran Khan extortion and recruiting JERUSALEM: Israel faces a di- willing or unable to step in. tration s complete opposition to 2014 conflict that saw Israel this matter,” Israel s attorney gen- on Saturday. & organising terrorists in lemma: should it argue its case It does not try states, but top lead- the decision of the prosecutor” to launch a major military operation eral said in a statement on Thurs- “President Arif Alvi had Muhammad khel, Boya, Da- to International Criminal Court ers or warlords alleged to have probe the Gaza war. in Gaza, said to be to stop rock- day. It also argued that Israel itself already admitted that the takhel of North Waziristan investigators looking into possible given the orders. Even presidents Netanyahu has not made clear et fire into the Jewish state by “has in place a robust system for prime minister had lost the and Zoida areas of South war crimes in the Palestinian terri- have been hauled before the court whether Israel would fight back the strip s ruling Islamist Hamas examining alleged violations of support of the majority of Waziristan. Terrorists com- tories, or refuse to cooperate? in The Hague. So in theory it through diplomacy and public movement. An estimated 2,250 international law”. “There is abso- the House,” he added. manders Molvi Mehboob Prime Minister Benjamin Ne- might be possible that Netanyahu opinion -- or by engaging directly Palestinians were killed, mostly lutely no place for the ICC s inter- “The president has accept- and Mir Salam were close tanyahu, a vocal critic of the or even former defence minister with the ICC, to which Israel is civilians, and 74 Israelis, mostly vention in matters that are under ed the opposition’s stance,” associates of Baitullah Me- ICC, declared Israel was “under in 2014 Benny Gantz could be tar- not a party. There is also a middle soldiers. ICC judges paved the the jurisdiction of the State of Is- said Bilwal. “We just con- hsud and other TTP’s ter- attack” after prosecutor Fatou geted in the ICC investigation. path, said Pnina Sharvit Baruch, way for a war crimes probe when rael.” The probe will take several tested a senate election rorist commanders. Bensouda announced Wednes- Some countries have bridled at former head of the international they ruled a month ago that the years to complete, and any charg- [but] the president of Paki- They remained involved day she was opening a full-blown moves to investigate top national law unit of the Israeli Military Ad- tribunal has jurisdiction over the es or arrest warrants would likely stan has accepted that Khan in the attacks on Security probe into the actions of all sides leaders or warlords allegedly be- vocate General -- to provide less situation due to Palestine s mem- be kept under seal. Sahib has lost his majority Forces and LEAs security in the 2014 Gaza conflict. hind war crimes or even genocide. than full cooperation, but not a bership of the court. But the ICC s move has raised and he asked him to prove chekposts, Military con- “We will speak the truth in every Under president Donald Trump, the total boycott. Bensouda, who is due to be re- fears that Israeli ex-soldiers and his majority in the national voys, attack on Ladha Fort forum, in every country, on every United States imposed sanctions on “What Israel can do and probably placed by Karim Khan in June, politicians could also one day be- assembly.” in 2007, IED attacks and stage until this outrageous de- Bensouda after she separately de- will do is provide the prosecutor said Wednesday there was a “rea- come subject to international ar- Bilawal said that everyone other sabotage activities in cision is reversed and becomes cided to investigate alleged US war with the relevant materials” for its sonable basis” to believe crimes rest warrants. Sharvit Baruch said wants to get rid of ‘Wasim South Waziristan. null and void,” he said. The ICC crimes in Afghanistan. defence, but without formal coop- were committed by members of she had spoken to soldiers about Akram Plus’ and an ideal is the world s only permanent war Netanyahu s office said Friday eration because the Jewish state the Israel Defense Forces, Israeli the potential threat. Chief Minister of Punjab. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Monday, March 08, 2021 Protests Briefs continue in Lebanon 2 Suu Kyi’s party Foreign Desk BEIRUT: Protesters have members blocked roadways across Lebanon for the fifth day in tortured to a row, setting fire to tyres death and pieces of furniture as Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab Foreign Desk threatened to stop perform- YANGON: Two members of ing his duties to pressure the National League for De- politicians to form a new mocracy (NLD), the party government. of ousted State Counselor The renewed protests on Aung San Suu Kyi, were al- Saturday came amid anger legedly killed by Myanmar’s about the collapse of the security forces during a Lebanese pound, which fell night-long detention, family to a new low of 10,000 to the members said on Sunday. dollar on Tuesday. The cur- During mid-night raids in rency crash has resulted in several townships of the a sharp increase in prices, country’s commercial city as well as delays in the ar- of Yangon, police, backed up rival of fuel shipments, lead- by soldiers, picked up Khin ing to more extended power Maung Latt and Shein Win, cuts around the country, in the two NLD members, some areas lasting more along with dozens of other than 12 hours a day. people. Both were Muslims In the Lebanese capital, a by faith, according to their BAKU: Foreign diplomats being briefed about Armenian aggression during their visit to recently liberated territories. – DNA small group of protesters family members. in front of the banking as- Latt served as head of the sociation demanded access NLD in the township of to their deposits, and then Pabedan, while Win head- walked to the Parliament ed the party branch in the building in downtown Beirut township of Hlaing. to express their frustration. Pak to benefit from ongoing Approximately 50 demon- On Sunday morning, the authorities informed their strators burned tyres in families that both of them Martyrs’ Square in cen- had died and that their bod- tral Beirut. “The dollar is ies were being kept at a mili- 10,500 [pounds] and every- tary hospital in Yangon. sessions of NPC and CPPCC one has four or five children Win appeared to have been on their neck, including tortured by security forces According to the report, as China’s economy is growing and steadily rising, this bodes their parents. They (corrupt during his overnight deten- politicians) need to feed tion, a family member told well for Pakistan. This steady growth and poverty alleviation announcement made us,” cried one protester. Anadolu Agency. recently by China will create a strong impact on Pakistan’s economic progress “His body was almost cov- ered in blood. We believe the two states kick starting This is because of increasing Pakistani businesses to pro- made in the two sessions, the length and breadth of 3 Palestinian that he was tortured to DNA the festivities of together- engagement of Pakistan’s mote the export in a Zero it is expected that there will China, help achieve coun- death,” claimed a family ness. economy with China, not tariff lucrative business en- be continuation of the simi- try’s goals but also to reach fishermen member who asked not to BEIJING: Pakistan being an The recent announcement only through CPEC projects vironment. lar level of the cooperation out to global partners and re- killed in be named. important strategic ally of by President Xi Jinping about and infrastructure devel- As Chinese domestic market between China and Pakistan flect the steady development China will be a beneficiary victory against the poverty opment, but the ongoing is widening with an increase for collaboration in the ongo- and engagement plans. explosion of the decisions to be made is an important milestone exports, imports, technolog- in purchasing power as a ing projects under CPEC. This year’s meeting is hap- Iran bans by the going annual sessions achieved before the opening ical advancement will help result of the zero poverty, The Chinese next five-year pening at an important stage of the National People’s Con- of the two sessions. Poverty Pakistan have an overall this gives another important plan to be discussed in the when the CPC is celebrating Web Desk travel during gress (NPC) and the Nation- alleviation has remained at comprehensive economic opportunity for Pakistan to two session can be dubbed its 100 years of establish- GAZA: Three Palestinian Nowruz al Committee of the Chinese the top agenda of the gov- development. China, a coun- recover from its economic as plans of opportunities for ment and there is a start of fishermen have been killed People’s Political Consulta- ernment of China to help en- try of 1.4 billion population challenges to avail this “dual Pakistan. The report says, the 14th Five Year Plan Pe- in a blast off the coast of holiday tive Conference (CPPCC), sure people’s wellbeing and is offering huge lucrative op- circulation” economic strat- the two of the main political riod (2021-2025) for Social Gaza, local media and the says a report published by development. portunities for countries like egy by China to solve the bodies are to finalize the and Economic Development head of Gaza’s fishermen Gwadar Pro on Sunday. According to the report, as Pakistan to expand the trade problem of trade imbalance. development plans for the targets for 2035 along with syndicate said. Web Desk Both the countries are also China’s economy is grow- base and avail the opportuni- With China’s overall de- country’s projections and the fact that China is recov- The official WAFA news TEHRAN: Iranian Presi- celebrating 70 Years of their ing and steadily rising, this ties offered by China espe- velopment agenda and the policies for the next year in ering from the fight against agency quoted sources as dent Hassan Rouhani has diplomatic relations and in a bodes well for Pakistan. This cially in terms of business discussions during the two the realm of military, diplo- the COVID-19 pandemic. saying the three men had banned travel to cities with recently hosted ceremony si- steady growth and poverty and development options. sessions will also focus on macy, trade, environment, With all the challenges died on Sunday as a result high numbers of coronavi- multaneously in Beijing and alleviation announcement As a result of the China-Paki- the BRI development plans, and other important sectors. ahead, China is all set to of a “mysterious explosion”. rus cases during the Nowruz Islamabad wherein official made recently by China will stan Free Trade Agreement CPEC as a crown of BRI will Two sessions are important make important announce- Nizar Ayyash, head of Gaza’s holiday that starts on March logo of the celebrations has create a strong impact on Pa- has its Phase II established, benefit at the large scale. to increase not only national ments related to its goals in fishermen union, told the 21, according to the official been inaugurated between kistan’s economic progress. there is a growing chance for As a result of the decision unity and cohesion amongst development in all spheres. QNN news website that the IRNA News Agency. three men, all members of The announcement came af- the same family, died after ter the conclusion of the Na- Pope Francis visits their boat was hit by a “mis- tional Committee on Com- Nicolas Cage gets married sile” off Khan Younis. batting Coronavirus meeting Ayyash said the source of chaired by Rouhani in the Iraqi Christians who the projectile remains un- capital, Tehran. for the fifth time known. Iran’s Health Ministry has suffered under IS marriage. The interior ministry said in classified districts based Web Desk This is the first marriage for a statement it was investi- on the rate of coronavirus Riko who, at 26, is four years gating the incident. infections with red color BAGHDAD: Pope Francis, interfaith service Saturday, LAS VEGAS: Hollywood younger than Cage’s eld- The Ministry of Interior and indicating high risk, orange on his historic Iraq tour, one of the many stops on celebrity Nicolas Cage got est son Weston, 30, who he National Security is inves- meaning medium, while yel- visits on Sunday Christian the first-ever papal visit to married on February 16 for shares with ex Christina Ful- tigating the death of three low implied low risk and blue communities that endured the war-scarred country. the fifth time in a small cere- ton. Cage has been married fishermen following an ex- being the least. the brutality of the Islamic Pope Francis’ trip to Iraq mony in Las Vegas, less than four times previously; he was plosion in their boat off the Data by the Health Ministry State group until the jihad- as a “pilgrim of peace” aims two years after his last mar- first married to Patricia Ar- coast of Khan Younis, in the shows 11 districts identified ists’ “caliphate” was defeat- to reassure the country’s riage with Erika Kookie. The quette from 1995 until 2001, south of the Gaza Strip, on as red, 32 as orange, while ed three years ago. ancient, but dwindling, actor married girlfriend Riko before marrying Lisa Marie Sunday morning. 251 and 154 were marked The 84-year-old, travel- Christian community and Shibata in a ‘very small and Presley in 2002 and divorc- The Israeli military has de- as yellow and blue, respec- ling under tight security, to expand his dialogue with intimate wedding’ in Vegas. ing two years later. nied responsibility for the tively. will lead a prayer “for the other religions. The actor’s representative He married Alice Kim in incident. The most dangerous are- victims of the war” in Mo- The leader of the world’s said: ‘After the wedding, the 2004 and they welcomed son as are concentrated in the sul, an ancient crossroads 1.3 billion Catholics on Sat- happy couple was joined for Kal-El in 2005, but they split southwest of the country, whose centre was reduced urday met Iraq’s top Shiite a small celebration attended in 2016. S-Korea, US particularly in Khuzestan to rubble by fierce fighting Muslim cleric, the reclusive by Nicolas’ ex-wife, Alice and In March 2019, the star mar- Province. to oust IS. Grand Ayatollah Ali Sis- their son Kal.’ ried Erika Koike, but filed for to hold mili- Iranian officials are con- “We believers cannot be si- tani, who agreed that Iraq’s Cage met Riko, who is from annulment four days later, tary exercises cerned that travels during lent when terrorism abuses Christians should be able to Kyoto, in Shiga, Japan, over claiming in court documents the Nowruz festival could religion,” Francis said at an live in “peace”. – APP a year ago, shortly after the that he ‘lacked understand- [Koike] to the extent that he the marriage’. spark a new wave in the dissolution of his fourth ing of his actions in marrying was incapable of agreeing to Foreign Desk spread of the virus. SEOUL: South Korea and the United States will begin China exports spike their annual military exercis- Iran calls es on Monday, the South Ko- on Europe rean army has announced, to highest in decades adding that the joint drill to avoid will be smaller than usual after Covid-19 hit because of the coronavirus ‘threats’ BEIJING: China’s export ruary period, well above an- pandemic. growth jumped to the high- alysts’ expectations, while The nine-day war games will Foreign Desk est in over two decades, imports rose 22.2 percent, be a “computer-simulated official data showed Sunday, official data showed Sunday. command post exercise”, TEHRAN: Iranian President with imports also surging in The latest figures stand in the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Hassan Rouhani has criti- a sharp bounceback from stark contrast to last year’s in a statement on Sunday, cised Europe’s “inactivity the coronavirus outbreak fall of around 17 percent in stressing that the exercise on JCPOA commitments” that had brought activity to exports and 4 percent drop is “strictly defensive” in na- and added that Iran is com- a near halt. in imports. ture. Yonhap news agency mitted to “preserving the Electronics and textile ex- The country struggled to said the exercises will not in- JCPOA and is the only party ports such as masks con- contain the spread of Cov- clude outdoor manoeuvres, that has paid a price for it.” tributed to the spike in id-19 early on, with consum- as they have been carried Iran’s President Hassan outbound shipments, as de- ers staying home and busi- out throughout the year, Rouhani has urged Europe mand for work-from-home nesses seeing a slow return while the number of troops to avoid “threats or pres- supplies and protective gear to operations. and equipment will be mini- sure” in any negotiations against the virus outbreak On Sunday, official data mised due to the pandemic. with Tehran, as he has re- soared during the pandem- showed that electronics ex- Though scaled back, the ceived Ireland’s foreign min- ic. ports rose 54.1 percent, while combined exercises are still ister amid diplomatic efforts SAMARKAND: Turkish foreign minister Mevlüt Çavuşoglu along with his Uzbik counterpart inau- Exports spiked 60.6 percent textiles including masks rose likely to infuriate North Ko- to revive a landmark nuclear gurating Turkish consulate at Samarkand. – DNA on-year in the January-Feb- 50.2 percent. –APP rea which calls them a “re- deal. hearsal for war”. Ireland is currently “facilita- The JCS said South Korea tor” for the United Nations and the US decided to move Security Council resolution forward with the military that enshrined the 2015 nu- drill after “comprehensively clear accord between Iran Apparel sector wants duty-free yarn import taking into consideration and six major powers, ac- the COVID-19 situation, the cording to the Irish foreign The country’s textile sector consumes around 12m bales of cotton per annum maintenance of the combat ministry. readiness posture, the denu- The deal, known formally but production has fallen short of the requirement over the past one and a half decade clearisation of the Korean as the Joint Comprehensive taking serious note of cotton short- input trading at season’s highest zaq Dawood had assured the appar- way, he added. Peninsula and the establish- Plan of Action (JCPOA), has Abid Raza age and its skyrocketing prices in rates because its depressed local el sector of allowing cotton yarn Sohail Sheikh said that in order to ment of peace”. been hanging by a thread the country, instructing the Minis- production continued to widen de- imports from India through Wagha promote the export of value-added It added that part of the drill since former US president LAHORE: The Pakistan Ready- try of Commerce to take necessary mand and supply gap. border but now the government textile industry, the government will involve preparation for Donald Trump unilaterally made Garments Manufacturers & measures, including cross border Ijaz Khokhar said the unavailability is considering permitting imports would have to take important steps the full operational capability withdrew from it in 2018 Exporters Association (PRGMEA) trade of cotton yarn, to keep the of cotton yarn has badly affected just from Afghanistan and Central to increase the production area and test, which is necessary for and reimposed punishing on Sunday asked the government momentum of value-added exports, the value-added textile industry Asian States, which would have no production of cotton. He said that the transfer of wartime op- sanctions on Tehran. to allow import from India through said PRGMEA Central Chairman in the domestic market by putting significant impact on cotton short- it was a matter of concern that the erational control (OPCON) Following Joe Biden’s US Wagha border land route on ze- Sohail A. Sheikh and chief coordi- millions of Dollars export orders at age. Sohail A. Sheikh said that im- production of cotton in Pakistan from the US to South Korea. presidential election victo- ro-duty, exempting it from all types nator Ijaz Khokhar in a statement. stake. porting yarn from other countries was reduced to only 5.5 million Since the 1950-1953 Korean ry in November, the US, of taxes and duties, as import from Sohail A. Sheikh said that the ap- “Apparel sector is now reluctant to was not only expensive but would bales. The country’s textile sector War, the US military has re- the European parties to the Afghanistan and Central Asian parel sector is in trouble because book new orders, as it is no more also take one to two months to consumes around 12 million bales tained the authority to con- deal – France, Germany and States via Torkham land route of cotton shortage and its high competitive due to record high reach Pakistan. “Yarn can be avail- of cotton per annum but produc- trol both South Korean and Britain – and Tehran have would not end apparel industry’s prices in local market, as the cot- rates of cotton yarn,” he added. He able to us on time from Wagha bor- tion has fallen short of the require- US forces in case of another been trying to salvage the raw material scarcity. ton rates found no respite from an said that Adviser on Commerce, der and fulfillment of export orders ment over the past one and a half war breaking out on the Ko- accord. We appreciate PM Imran Khan for unabated spike with the industrial Textiles and Investment Abdul Raz- will also be possible on time in this decade. rean Peninsula. IslamabadMONDAY, MARCH 08, 2021 | WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKPOST China to Briefs resolve ISPR releases Riders show huge interest border new Pakistan dispute Day promo in EU-support cycling event with India DNA DNA The event was organized by Urban Innovation, ICT Administration and the BEIJING: China's State RAWALPINDI: The Paki- Councillor and Foreign Min- stan Army’s media wing, Islamabad Cycling Association. Support was provided by the European Union ister Wang Yi on Sunday Inter-Services Public Rela- said China was committed tions (ISPR) has released Shujaat Hamza to settling boundary dispute a new promo in connection with India through dialogue with Pakistan Day celebra- ISLAMABAD, MARCH 7: Cars and consultation but at tions. The promo gives a the same time, it resolved message with regard to disappeared on Jinnah Avenue on Sunday to make way for ‘Cycling to safeguard its sovereign Quaid-e-Azam’s sacrifices rights and interests. for attaining Pakistan and Sunday’ and hundreds of cyclists and walkers of all ages and abili- "China's position is very also explains the commit- clear. We are committed to ment and courage of Pa- ties. The joyful and carefree mo- ment highlighted a serious mes- settling the boundary dispute kistani nation. Singers Ali through dialogue and consul- Zafar and Aima Baig have sage: the need for sustainable means of transportation in light tation. At the same time, we lent their vocals to the have resolved to safeguard “One Nation One Destina- of climate change and rapid ur- banization. It also encouraged cit- our sovereign rights and in- tion”-themed promo. terests," he told reporters Earlier this week, the ISPR izens to make healthier and more sustainable lifestyle choices, for on the sidelines of the fourth had released a video-teaser session of the 13th National highlighting preparations to themselves, the community and the environment. People's Congress in Beijing. mark Pakistan Day on 23rd He said the right and wrongs March. The 15-second vid- The event was organized by Ur- ban Innovation, Islamabad Capital of what happened in the bor- eo teaser depicted historic der area last year were clear, moments of Quaid-e-Azam Territory Administration and the Islamabad Cycling Association. adding, "It again proves address to the processions that initiating confrontation during Pakistan Movement, Support was provided by the Eu- ropean Union. Every first Sunday will not solve the problem." Minar-e-Pakistan, past mili- Wang Yi said that was impor- tary parades, children hold- of the month, Jinnah Avenue, the capital’s primary thoroughfare, is tant that two sides manage ing national flags and singing disputes properly and at the national songs, youth hold- open exclusively for cyclists from Centaurus mall to D-Chowk. same time expand and en- ing largest national flag and hance cooperation to create rallying with it in streets. Taking advantage of the safe, traf- fic-free space, cyclists participated enabling conditions for the in fun races with categories for all settlement of the issue. ‘Dialogue ages, skills parkour for kids and other activities. And they simply SC warns process vital enjoyed a car- and carefree ride on for progress’ the central avenue. Cities around against the world are confronted with problems such as traffic conges- unbridled Khayam Abbasi tion, air and noise pollution, and judicial ISLAMABAD: Minister for road accidents. In response to tive. On the eve of the International we call on the government to create also as cycling has become a major transport such as cycling. Covid-19 Interior Sheikh Rasheed these pressing issues, policy-mak- Women’s Day, the event particular- safe spaces for cyclists to encourage trend in Europe in the last years. has given a boost to the trend seen overreach Ahmed has said the dialogue ers are increasingly looking for ly encouraged women to become cycling as a sustainable means of Transport accounts for nearly 30 across most European cities. process with opponents ways to develop more eco-friend- cyclists and underlined the need to transportation.” percent of greenhouse gas emis- More and more Europeans are should continue as sorting ly, diverse and flexible transpor- address the concerns of women in Haroon, Secretary of Islamabad sions and this figure continues to using a bicycle in their daily lives. Shaheen Hanif out differences is vital for tation systems, and influence be- terms of safety and access to public Cycling Association, said, “There rise as demand grows. And cities are adapting by provid- ISLAMABAD: The Supreme the country’s progress. haviors to encourage a shift away spaces and transportation. Naveed are more and more people who The European Green Deal is a set ing more space for pedestrians, Court on Saturday held that Talking to a private news from the reliance on private cars. Iftikhar, founder of Urban Innova- are cycling in their free time to of policy initiatives by the EU with cyclists and public transport to a constitutional judge could channel, the minister Cycling is considered an ideal alter- tion and one of the initiator of the stay fit and as a sport. It is great to the overarching aim of making solve traffic problems and make not issue directives which strongly condemned the in- native, not only for shorter distanc- event, said, “The feeling of cycling in see this trend growing and we are Europe climate neutral in 2050. the cities more livable and sustain- did not draw legitimacy cident in which the opposi- es, due to its cost-effectiveness, and the city center is something which I delighted to bring it to the heart This means moving to more sus- able for all. In this context, the EU from the Constitution, un- tion leaders, were manhan- multiple benefits in terms of health aspired to regenerate through this of the city with races for the ambi- tainable transportation, by putting is looking forward to working with like a king who could pass dled and said he would take and environment. Cycling Sunday event. Such events will invite peo- tious riders, but also just for fun.” users first and providing them the authorities to share experienc- any order of his choice. action if any complaint is promotes cycling as a safe mobility ple to consider cycling as a great op- The European Union supported the with more affordable, accessible, es and create awareness of the po- “When judges uncontrolla- lodged in that regard. in line with the Prime Minister’s tion not only for leisure, but also for initiative in light of its global prior- healthier and cleaner alternatives tential of cycling and other active bly tread the path of judicial He said Abdul Hafeez Clean and Green Pakistan initia- commuting and in daily life. Finally, ities related to climate change, but – and promoting active modes of and clean modes of transport. overreach, they lo­wer pub- Sheikh will continue to per- lic image of the judiciary form his duties as Minister Virus cases and weaken public trust of Finance. 1 dead, 40 injured reposed in the judicial in- Sheikh Rashid said huge Coalition intercepts increase in stitution. In doing so, such money was used in the Sen- in train accident judges violate their oath ate election to buy votes Lahore, and turn a blind eye to to get Yousaf Raza Gilani LAHORE: At least one person was killed and 40 others their constitutional role,” elected as senator against several Houthi drones Punjab injured when several coaches of the Lahore-bound Ka - observed Justice Syed Man- Hafeez Sheikh. He hoped rachi Express derailed between Mando Dero and Sang - soor Ali Shah in a five-page that the incumbent Senate The US and the UN have stepped up diplomatic hi railway stations near Rohri late on Saturday night, judgement he authored. He Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani DNA district and rescue officials said. stated that constitutional Railways officials said that all people travelling on the will again clinch the top slot efforts to end the conflict, which is largely seen in LAHORE: The number democracy leaned on rule train have been rescued and work is now being carried with clear majority. of coronavirus cases of law, supremacy of the out to clear the railway tracks. the region as a proxy war between Saudia and Iran have almost doubled in Constitution, independence “Railways staff have temporarily cleared the Down the south of the kingdom. Without Borders (Me- a week in Punjab and La - of the judiciary and separa- track and train operations have resumed on it. Now, PTI govt ‘not The United States and the decins Sans Frontieres, hore, media reported on tion of powers. Justice Shah DNA work is being done on the Up track. It can take several United Nations have stepped or MSF) said on Friday Sunday. warned that any order not hours,” an official told media. cooperating’ RIYADH: The Saudi-led coa- up diplomatic efforts to end that Al-Thawra hospital in As per sources in the anchored in law and which The deceased woman has been identified as a resident lition engaged in Yemen said the conflict, which is largely Taiz had treated 28 people Punjab health depart- did not draw legitimacy with of Landhi in Karachi, Sukkur Commissioner Shafiq on Sunday it had destroyed seen in the region as a proxy wounded in intense clashes ment, the number of from the Constitution shook Ahmed Mahesar confirmed to the media. He added that 10 armed drones launched war between Saudi Arabia since Wednesday and that daily coronavirus cases foundations of democracy Broadsheet 15 of the injured passengers had been discharged from by the Iran-aligned Houthi and Iran. Riyadh and its al- the hospital itself was hit in Punjab on February and unnerved other branch- the taluka hospital in Rohri. – DNA movement, including at lies say they are fighting to by gunfire, injuring three, 28 were 528 which have es of the government. ubair hmed Z A least five fired towards Sau- restore the rule of Yemen’s including a 12-year-old boy. now doubled to 1,044 as ISLAMABAD: The Paki- di Arabia, state television internationally recognised In Marib, the government’s of today. stan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) channels reported. government, headed by last northern stronghold, According to the Punjab government is not extend- The coalition did not speci- President Abd-Rabbu Man- hundreds of fighters from Health Department, 646 ing any cooperation to the fy locations in the kingdom sour Hadi and removed from both sides have been killed. new cases were reported inquiry commission it has but said the drones were power following the Houthis’ Earlier, the Houthi move- in Lahore on March 6, established itself to inves- aimed at “civilian sites”. On takeover of the capital in late ment fighting in Yemen 90 in Gujrat, and 36 new tigate the Broadsheet saga. Saturday, the coalition said 2014. The Houthis, who now had said that United States coronavirus cases were According to sources, only it intercepted seven drones control most of the north, sanctions against two of its reported in Sialkot. National Accountability Bu- over 24 hours launched to- deny being puppets of Teh- leaders will prolong the war Moreover, 23 new coro - reau (NAB) has provided wards Khamis Mushait and ran and say they are fighting and worsen the humanitari- navirus cases emerged the relevant record to the one towards Jazan, both in a corrupt system and foreign an crisis in the country. in Multan, 31 in Rawal - Commission of Inquiry on southern Saudi Arabia. aggression. Fighting has also The US had announced pindi, and 14 cases were Broadsheet. The panel has The Houthis, which have intensified on the ground in the sanctions on Tuesday reported in Sheikhupura yet to receive the informa- been battling the military Yemen in Marib and Taiz against Mansur al-Sa’adi, the over the past 24 hours, tion it has sought from the coalition since it inter- regions. The war, in a mili- Houthi Naval Forces Chief of the spokesperson added. office of the Attorney Gen- vened in Yemen’s civil war tary deadlock for years, has Staff, and Ahmad Ali Ahsan So far, 3,402,377 tests eral of Pakistan (AGP), the in March 2015, recently killed tens of thousands of al-Hamzi, the commander have been conducted sources added. stepped up cross-border people and pushed Yemen of Yemen’s Houthi-aligned in Punjab, according to The inquiry commission missile and drone attacks to the brink of famine. Yemeni Air Force and Air Primary and Secondary has recorded statements of on Saudi cities, mostly in Medical charity Doctors Defense Forces. Health Care spokesperson. Ahmar Bilal Sufi and Sha- hid Baig, who was Director Audit and Accounts at Pa- kistan High Commission in London at the time of the payment. According to the No sustainable development sources, the commission has so far recorded state- ments of 18 witnesses. without justice: Munir Akram Earthquake Ambassador Akram called for effective action against falsified jolts AJK, and fake medical products (such as Covid-19 vaccines) adjoining and to strengthen international cooperation in this regard Yoshihide Suga and Justice shrinking fiscal space to crisis, help achieve peaceful areas DNA Minister Yoko Kamikawa, fight the pandemic and and inclusive societies, and as well as from the UN Gen- achieve the SDGs. make progress towards all NEW YORK: The Pres- eral Assembly President, Environmental crimes and of the Sustainable Develop- Raja Pervaiz ident of United Nations Volkan Bozkir, UN Secre- ever-growing illegal trade in ment Goals,” the ECOSOC MIRPUR: Earthquake trem- Economic and Social Coun- tary-General Antonio Gu- wildlife – which could lead chief added. ors were felt in Mirpur Azad cil (ECOSOC), Pakistan’s terres and the head of UN to other zoonotic diseases – In the Kyoto Declaration Kashmir and adjoining ar- Ambassador Munir Akram, Office on Drugs and Crime must be dealt on priority ba- adopted Sunday, govern- eas on Sunday. According Sunday joined top Japanese (UNODC), Ghada Waly. sis, the ECOSOC chief said. ments agreed concrete ac- to the details, two tremors leaders and UN officials in “There can be no sustain- He suggested opening up tions to advance responses were felt in Mirpur. The calling for renewed global able development without additional avenues for legal addressing crime preven- first tremor was of mild na- cooperation against crime justice, the rule of law and migration as a way to re- tion, criminal justice, rule ture while the intensity of to achieve Sustainable De- prevention and control of duce the demand for smug- of law and international co- the second tremor was high. velopment Goals (SDGs) crime,” Ambassador Akram gling services and to meet operation. Member States No casualties have been re- and to recover from the said in his virtual address migration related SDGs. will take commitments for- ported yet. Earlier, a magni- Coronavirus pandemic. delivered from New York to Ambassador Akram called ward at the 30th session of tude 3.9 earthquake shook The calls were made at the the distinguished gathering. for effective action against the Commission on Crime Swat and its adjoining areas opening session of the 14th Among the issues, he urged falsified and fake medical Prevention and Criminal of KP here on Monday (15th UN Congress on Crime the Congress to prioritize products (such as Covid-19 Justice in Vienna in May. Feb 2021). According to Seis- Prevention and Criminal measures for halting the vaccines) and to strengthen The UN chief, in his live mological Centre, the Hindu Justice held in an innova- bleeding of the resources international cooperation in address also delivered Kush mountain range was tive hybrid format amid of developing countries this regard. “Coordinated from New York, highlight- the epicenter of the quake. pandemic curbs in Kyoto, through illicit financial approaches to preventing ed the importance of the The tremors were felt in Min- Japan, featuring statements flows, especially when they and combating transnation- Crime Congress to tack- gora city and nearby areas. from Princess Takamado, are struggling to overcome al organized crime is critical ling challenges arising in Japanese Prime Minister the challenges posed by to recover better from the the global pandemic. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]