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IslamabadWednesday, July 15, 2020 ’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 CPEC harbinger of Hungarian envoy Pak condemns peace, prosperity, for creating Armenian attack says Kanwal trilateral bloc on Tovuz: Aisha Briefs PM believes in Ahsan Iqbal moves NAB transparency, DNA ISLAM- ABAD: Former in- says Shibli terior min- ister and Appointment of heads of institutions tedious Pakistan Muslim job; Senate elections to be free and fair League- He urged for introducing reforms in the Nawaz (PML-N) senior lead- A.M.Bhatti national institutions to eliminate unlawful er Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday activities. Faraz said that the federal gov- moved National Accounta- ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Informa- ernment wanted to ensure transparency in bility Bureau (NAB) to file tion and Broadcasting, Senator , polls through electoral reforms. a reference against Prime has said that Prime Minister “The federal cabinet has so far taken 1,759 Minister Imran Khan for was determined to ensure transparency decisions during its 93 sessions. The rele- withholding funds for the in Senate election. Shibli Faraz, while ad- vant authorities started implementation on Narowal Sports City Com- dressing a press conference after attending 1,579 decisions, 28 decisions are delayed plex project. the federal cabinet meeting, said that the and 46 are due to be implemented.” Talking to media in Narow- premier asked the members to stay focus “Many projects for health sectors are un- ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan al flanked by PML-N on the transparency of Senate election. He der consideration for the construction of spokesperson Marriyum Erik Beishembiev presenting a souvenir to Federal Minister for Science and Technology said that votes are being traded in Senate hospitals under the public-private partner- Aurangzeb on Tuesday, of Pakistan Chaudhry Fawad Hussain. – DNA session. He added that two provinces have ship. Moreover, a comprehensive strategy he said that former Paki- mostly raised voice against Senate polls. is being finalised for the proper utilisation stan Cricket Board (PCB) Kyrgyz Regarding the appointment of the heads of pension and Hajj funds.” chairman Najam Sethi has the national institutions, the information “A briefing was given on the deforestation promised to hold a Paki- envoy minister said that the past governments in northern areas in the federal cabinet. Chinese President’s old stan Super League (PSL) had failed to devise a proper mechanism Special instructions were issued to the match at the Narowal meets for making deputations in the government concerned embassies for the repatriation Sports City Complex. institutions. It was not an easy task to bring of 11,376 Pakistani nationals imprisoned in message on Planning Ahsan Iqbal said that the Fawad Ch. improvements in a system, he said. foreign countries.” PM Imran Khan withheld the funding of the sports DNA Ministry’s website complex soon after com- ing into power, adding that ISLAMABAD” Ambassador The Chinese President’s message reads as, baseless allegations were Hungarian envoy for of the Kyrgyz Republic to levelled against him. the Islamic Republic of Paki- President Hussain, Prime Minister Sharif and I stan Erik Beishembiev met with the Federal Minister have agreed to elevate China-Pakistan relations…” Pak doctor creating trade bloc for Science and Technology lished messages of vari- ing on the website. of Pakistan Chaudhry Fawad DNA ous dignitaries including The Chinese President’s awarded Embassy of Hungary in Islamabad has been Hussain. During the meeting, Prime Minister of Paki- message reads as, ”Presi- the sides discussed issues ISLAMABAD: Chinese stan Imran Khan, Chinese dent Hussain, Prime Minis- medal in KSA working on strengthening economic ties with Pak of enhancing cooperation President Xi’s message on President, Minster Asad ter Sharif and I have agreed between Kyrgyzstan and Pa- the website of Ministry of Umar and Chinese ambas- to elevate China-Pakistan ties with Pakistan and the kistan in the field of Science Planning and Special Initia- sador in Pakistan Yao Jing. relations to an all-weather DNA aifullah S two countries also signed and Technology in the con- tives appears to have been Messages of all these strategic cooperative part- RIYADH: Saudi Arabia-based an Economic Cooperation text of the Covid-19 pandem- outdated as it still addresses dignitaries are up to date nership. This description of Pakistani doctor, Zia Ullah ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Agreement in 2017, which ic. Chaudry Fawad Hussein Nawaz Sharif as Prime Min- of Hungary István Szabó has and as per the prevailing China-Pakistan partnership Khan Dawar, was awarded laid down the framework expressed the willingness of ister and Mamnoon Hussain CPEC guidelines, how- is a most appropriate one, as a medal by the Kingdom’s called for creating a trilater- of the further cooperation. the Pakistani side to intensi- as President of Pakistan. al trade bloc of Pakistan, ever the message of the it aptly defines the all-weath- health ministry in recogni- Based on that, organizing fy scientific cooperation with According to details the Chinese president, which er friendship and all-round tion of his services as one Hungary and Turkey with a the first session of Joint Eco- Kyrgyzstan, exchange experi- Ministry of Planning and view to eliminate barriers was prepared during the cooperation between China of the “captains” of the COV- nomic Commission in the ence on the latest technolo- Special Initiatives has pub- Nawaz regime is still show- and Pakistan……”. ID-19 team. According to to investment among these engaged with APBF to bring Hungary in Sept 2019 was gies with Kyrgyz colleagues, the publication, the health nations, besides exploiting the business communities of another milestone of the and also informed about Pa- worker has been residing in huge trade potential. the two countries closer. deepening relations. kistan scholarship programs the Kingdom for the last four He appreciated the efforts of Both sides agreed to boost He said that the Hungari- and readiness to accept Kyr- years and has worked on sev- APBF to promote bilateral bilateral trade and invest- an Embassy in cooperation gyz specialists in the country. eral health programmes in- trade and joint ventures be- ment through proactive with the Pakistan Ministry of US-Taliban deal Three cluding tuberculosis, dengue tween business community approach and improved Commerce and All Pakistan soldiers fever, and malaria. of Pakistan and Hungary. He engagement. He said that Business Forum was going to SC nullifies enters second phase said that the serious and re- the Embassy of Hungary in organize a bilateral Business SHC order on embrace Qureshi sult oriented work of APBF Islamabad has been working Forum in Lahore but it was WASHINGTON: The United States has said that its convinced him to get HEPA on strengthening economic postponed due to corona. sugar probe landmark deal with the Taliban is entering its second shahadat discharged phase, urging militants to stop violence so that the Af - report ghan peace talks can be held. The two sides signed The Injured from hospital an agreement in February that saw Washington pledge Pak condemns Armenian to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by the middle soldiers have DNA of next year, in return for the insurgents promising to been evacuated DNA hold negotiations with the Afghan government to end ISLAMABAD: The Supreme to CMH Quetta ISLAMA- attack on Tovuz: Aisha the decades-old war. Under phase one, the US said it Court on Tuesday nullified would reduce troops to 8,600 within 135 days, while BAD: For- the Sindh High Court’s June eign Min- Aisha reiterates Pak support to the sovereignty and completely removing forces from five military bases. 23 stay order that restrained On the 135th day, US Special Representative on Afghani- DNA ister Shah territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan the federal government from Mahmood stan, Zalmay Khalilzad, who negotiated the deal for Wash- RAWALPINDI: Terror- bereaved families. for peaceful resolution of taking action against sugar Qureshi ington, tweeted that both sides had reached a “key mile- ist fire raid on Security DNA She said the unresolved con- Nagorno-Karabakh conflict mills in light of the sugar said on stone”. “The US has worked hard to carry out 1st phase Forces routine patrolling flict of Nagorno-Karabakh as enshrined in the relevant inquiry commission’s recom- Tuesday that he has been of its commitments under the agreement, including to re- party near Gichak val- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has poses a serious threat to UN Security Council resolu- mendations. A three-judge discharged from a hospital duce troops & depart five bases,” he said Monday. As the ley, Kahan, Panjgoor Ba- strongly condemned the at- regional peace and securi- tions. Reaffirming Pakistan’s bench, headed by Chief Jus- after recovery from the nov- deal entered its “next phase,” Washington’s approach will lochistan. 3 soldiers em- tack by Armenian forces on ty with far-reaching conse- principled position on the tice Gulzar Ahmed, allowed el coronavirus (Covid-19). In be based on certain conditions, Khalilzad warned. braced shahadat while 8 the Tovuz district of Azer- quences. The Spokesperson Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the federal government’s a statement, he expressed “We will press for completion of prisoner releases, reduc- soldiers received injuries, baijan which resulted in sev- said the recent provocative she reiterated Pakistan’s petition challenging the SHC gratitude to all those who tion of violence ... & start of & progress in intra-Afghan including an officer. 5 in- eral Azeri casualties. action is manifestation of support to the sovereignty order. It directed the govern- sent well wishes and prayed negotiations,” he said. Talks between the Taliban and Kabul jured are critical. In a statement, Foreign Of- the Armenian attempt to and territorial integrity of ment and relevant institu- for his swift recovery. hinge on a nearly-completed prisoner exchange agreed in The Injured soldiers have fice Spokesperson Aisha Fa- distract the international the Republic of Azerbaijan. tions to desist from unneces- Qureshi said he had called off the deal. Kabul pledged to free some 5,000 Taliban prison- been evacuated to CMH rooqui said we extend our community and hamper the – Another story with sary measures against sugar all meetings after he showed ers in a swap that would see the insurgents release around Quetta. sincere condolences to the ongoing negotiation process mill owners. symptoms and went for a pictures on Back Page 1,000 Afghan security force captives. – DNA test without delay, which turned out to be positive. He added his health condition began improving after his treatment started immedi- CPEC harbinger of peace, prosperity, says Kanwal ately after the diagnosis. Kanwal Shauzad who is also member of Pakistan-Romania Friendship Forum (PRF) lauds role of the Forum in cementing relations between Pakistan and Romania; says 2nd phase of CPEC will create more jobs Inside... Africa. Pakistan expects CPEC to be a ve- EXCLUSIVE hicle for regional integration, connecting regional economies through its territory Plan to Restore the Ansar M Bhatti closed Unit Textile city making Pakistan a conduit for regional – Page 02 and international trade. We want to make ISLAMABAD: Kanwal Shauzab Mem- CPEC as the “gateway to prosperity and a Ombudsmen played ber National Assembly of Pakistan and door with many windows” vital role in addressing Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of To a question about laying of optic fiber complaints: President Planning and Special Initiatives has from Khujran to Islamabad she said Kar- – Page 03 said friendship between China and Paki- akorum Highway (KKH) which is being Threat of war will stan is based on trust and mutual sup- jointly upgraded by Pakistan and China continue to hover port, and we have been devoted friends will not only link China to the Arabian over SA: Speakers through both good and hard times. Our Sea, but also to South Asia, West Asia – Page 04 friendship is a pacesetter for amicable and Central Asia. A Rail Link between relations between countries our two countries is also envisaged to Lt Gen Nigar Johar: She expressed these views while giving contribute to the success of the Econom- The country’s an exclusive interview to Daily Islama- ic Corridor. Similarly, the development crown jewel bad, DNA News Agency and Centreline of Gwadar Port will greatly benefit the – Page 05 journal. Full text of her interview shall region. These relations, which are based America shuts down publish in the coming issue of CENTRE- on common aspirations for peace and de- again despite LINE magazine. velopment, are on an upward trajectory Trump’s calmness To a question about upcoming CPEC and the leadership of both countries is – Page 06 projects Ms. Kanwal said China-Pakistan committed to further strengthen them. Economic Corridor is a major and pilot as bring new impetus and vision to Chi- Kanwal said CPEC will bring solid ben- People will enjoy more convenient trans- Kanwal said the new optical fibre ca - Armenia bears project of the Belt and Road Initiative, to na-Pakistan friendship. efits to our two peoples. With the com- portation and a better livelihood. ble had been operationalised from full responsibility for which the leaders of our two countries provocative actions CPEC is a long-term and systematic pro- pletion of energy and infrastructure The core of the project will remain Khunjrab to Islamabad. The next against Azerbaijan have attached great importance. It has ject to promote economic cooperation projects, conditions in Pakistan will geo-economic, but its implementation phase of the cable would be laid from – Page 08 also won the across-board support from through collaboration on Gwadar port, improve. There will be more electrici- would prove to be transformative for Islamabad to Karachi and Islamabad to our two peoples as it aims to provide energy, transportation infrastructure ty integrated into national grid and the contiguous regions of East Asia, Central Gwadar as part of digital highway plan. new opportunities to the citizens as well and industrial cooperation, she added. electricity supply will be more stable. Asia, South Asia, West Asia, the Gulf, and Continued on Page-06 IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Pakistan, Briefs Hungry sign taxation ADB to hold convention second stage ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Hungary here Tuesday signed of Annual a Convention for the Avoid- ance of Double Taxation and Meeting the Prevention of Fiscal Eva- ISLAMABAD: The Asian sion with respect to taxes on Development Bank (ADB) income. The convention was will hold the second stage singed at the FBR House, of its 53rd Annual Meeting Islamabad by Hungarian Am- as a virtual event on 17–18 bassador to Pakistan Istvan September. The event will Szabo and Dr Muhammad include a formal business Ashfaq Ahmed, Member (In- session and selected knowl- land Revenue Operations)/ edge events, according to Additional Secretary. ADB press statement re- The Article 27 of the Con- ceived here Tuesday. vention deals with Exchange “As the coronavirus disease of Information, according to (COVID-19) pandemic con- press statement issued by tinues to evolve, with travel the Federal Board of Revenue restrictions impacting many (FBR). It is pertinent that the ADB members and continued organization for Economic health risks, ADB and the Cooperation and Develop- Government of the Republic ment (OECD) had approved of Korea have agreed not to changes in the Article on Ex- proceed with a physical meet- change of Information in July ing in Incheon,” said ADB 2012 to include provisions Secretary Eugenue Zhukov. concerning cooperation be- The Republic of Korea has tween the tax administrations offered to host ADB’s 56th of the two contracting states. Annual Meeting in Incheon The present article embod- in May 2023. ADB’s Board of ies the rules under which in- Governors will consider this formation may be exchanged proposal when it convenes ATTOCK: Yasmin Rasid, Provincial minister for health talking to media. – DNA to the widest possible extent virtually on 18 September. to include taxes other than The first stage of the 53rd the income tax. – APP Annual Meeting comprised a reduced-scale meeting of 3-member the Board of Governors on 22 May at which Governors Plan to Restore the closed Unit committee to approved ADB’s financial statements and net income investigate allocation in line with ADB audio tape institutional requirements. Textile city: SBP Governor ADB is actively supporting its could be skipped. He directed the the benefits of this scheme to the FCCI has also written letters to the DNA members as they address the Muhammad Tahir committee to start work on an im- needy segments. “In this connec- all elected office bearers of major effects of COVID-19 through mediate basis so that viable sugges- tion Chief Manager State Bank Trade Associations with a request PESHAWAR: A three-mem- its $20 billion comprehensive : Documentation tions could be presented as early as Faisalabad has been nominated a to convince their members to avail ber fact-finding committee response package announced should be minimized for SME possible. Regarding banking hours, focal person to resolve any bottle- form this Help Desk. President has been formed to probe on 13 April. – APP sector to fully exploit from the Re- he said that circular has been is- neck’’, he added. FCCI further made it clear that the the alleged audio tape of finance Scheme of State Bank of sued and all commercial banks will Regarding sick units, he said that Government should focus on filers former information adviser ‘Universities Pakistan and in this connection a work from 9.AM to 5.30PM from these units were just preparing to instead of facilitating the non-filers. of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa committee headed by Dr. Anayat Monday to Friday. ‘’It will not only restart their operation when “It is necessary to achieve the ul- (KP) government Ajmal Wa- to formulate Hussain Executive Director has lessen burden on banks but also fa- the corona lockdown foiled their timate objective of the documen- zir. The three-member com- exam policies’ been constituted, said Mr. Reza cilitate the people’’, he added. sincere efforts. He said that banks tation of economy’’, he added. He mittee will decide whether Baqir, Governor SBP. Governor also announced a sepa- should reschedule their loans un- also thanked SBP for trimming the to refer the case to Federal ISLAMABAD: The univer- He was talking to President Fais- rate committee headed by Chief corona on sick units. “A separate der the incentive package of SBP. policy rate to 7% but added the Investigation Agency (FIA) sities will formulate their alabad Chamber of Commerce & Manager SBP Faisalabad. “It will meeting will also be arranged with “It will not only help them to cre- banking spread is so high that it or anti-corruption. After ap- examination policies, based Industry (FCCI) Rana Muhammad have President FCCI in addition the owners of these sick units’’, he ate new job opportunities but also has practically nullified the bene- proval in the cabinet meet- on nature of examinations, Sikandar Azam Khan in a Meeting to other elected office bearers of assured. Earlier Rana Muhammad contribute their role in national fits of Incentive Package. ing, the committee will for- aligned with their respec- here. Syed Samar Hussain Execu- the local trade bodies”, he told Sikandar Azam Khan President exports” he added. He said being regulator SBP mally begin its investigation. tive feasibility scenarios and tive Director, Muhammad Abid and and added that this committee will FCCI welcomed the incentive Rana Sikandar also thanked Gov- should also fix the maximum ra- The fact-finding commit- needs of students. Talking to Ashraf Khan Managing Director hold its meeting every month and package after corona lockdown. He ernor SBP for setting up a dedi- tio of banking spread. He also tee, headed by Sahibzada APP on Wednesday, official Banking Services Corporation were decide problems of local nature thanked Mr. Reza Baqir for having cated Help Desk at FCCI and told stressed the need to empower re- Saeed Ahmed and including sources from the Higher Ed- also present during this meeting. there and then. direct contacts with the stakehold- that extensive publicity has been gions to sanction loans and in this a retired judge and a retired ucation Commission (HEC) Governor said that the commit- Governor said that yet another ers to resolve their genuine issues. made so that maximum people connection a committee headed Grade 20 police officer has said that HEC and universi- tee will review the entire system Committee will also be constituted He was also appreciative of his could avail from the incentive by Chief Manager SBP could also been set up by KP Chief Min- ties had already reached on a to identify the documents which to discuss the possible impacts of continuous follow up to pass on package of SBP. be constituted. ister . consensus on examinations policy, admissions policy, academic quality, and the ac- KP reports ademic calendar during the Pak air safety rating downgraded virus pandemic. three deaths PTI leaders lash According to the sources, all in last 24 attempts shall be made to by US aviation regulators protect the academic calen- hours out at Bilawal dar. The problems faced by graduating students would The Pakistani embassy in Washington did not immediately The province Bilawal cannot get respect by be addressed, while the respond to a request for comment HEC would set up an appel- might see a spike only including ‘Bhutto’ in his late system to follow student an agency website and con- The new rating means Paki- said it has revoked per- in cases if people DNA firmed by an agency official, stan airlines could be subject mission for Pakistan Inter- name: PTI leaders complaints. HEC and Uni- do not abide by versities were agreed that means the US air safety to additional inspections at national Airlines (PIA) to KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Hal- both had shared objectives, WASHINGTON: In another agency determined Paki- US airports and could not conduct charter flights to the SOPs during eem Adil Sheikh and Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan on Tues- as they want to save the se- blow to Pakistan's travel stan does not achieve inter- add additional flights. the United States. Eid-ul-Azha day have lashed out at (PPP) mester, avoid disruption in industry, the US Federal national standards and now A company spokesman told The European Union Avi- chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. academic calendar, motivate Aviation Administration has a Category 2 rating. Reuters last week the air- ation Safety Agency has In a statement, Haleem Adil Sheikh said that Bilawal students to keep learning, (FAA) has downgraded the Pakistan last month ground- line was planning to expand suspended PIA’s authorisa- DNA Bhutto is finding crutches for coming into power. Minus South Asian country's air ed almost a third of its pilots the current special flights tion to fly to the bloc for six and address the issues of PESHAWAR: The Khyber 420 will be implemented to save Pakistan from thieves graduating students, the safety rating, following the after discovering they may arrangements to re-initiate months in a blow to the car- and looters, he stated scandal related to pilot cer- Pakhtunkhwa government sources informed. “HEC di- have falsified their qualifi- a regular schedule from Pa- rier’s operations. Pakistan’s on Tuesday announced that Meanwhile, Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan said that Bilaw- rected universities to formu- tifications. cations. The Pakistani em- kistan to the United States grounding of pilots with du- al cannot get respect by only including ‘Bhutto’ in his The decision, disclosed on the province was reporting late and publicly announce bassy in Washington did not to provide direct flights. bious credentials followed a decline in the number of name. A truck cannot become fighter jet by writing F-16 an FAA spreadsheet dated transparent policies on how immediately respond to a On Friday, the US Depart- the crash of a PIA jet in May coronavirus-related deaths at its backside, he added. July 15 that was posted on they will conduct examina- request for comment. ment of Transportation that killed 97 people. and cases, with only three PTI leader further said that opposition leaders start tions at the end of the Coro- three fatalities taking place in discussing 18th amendment and All Parties Conference na-affected semester. the last 24 hours. Health Sec- (APC) when they hear about accountability process. HEC had canvassed the retary Syed Imtiaz Hussain, The reactions came after Bilawal Bhutto Zardari while approaches being taken Businessmen Panel leadership may while apprising about the vi- declaring Prime Minister Imran Khan a threat danger by universities all over the rus situation in the province, to democracy and economy said that there should be world, and had shared the said previously more than 24 across the board accountability in the country. most successful options with initiate unity, says Khattak deaths per day were being re- He said that Imran Khan has left Kashmiris destitute. universities. However each ported in the province, how- Selected or elected, we all used to come together on option involved significant “Remember in any democratic groups, difference of opinions ever, the number has seen a the Kashmir cause but it was the first and last Prime pros and cons. Universities are always there and one should welcome it with open heart” decline in the past few days. Minister who did not unite the nation on the Kashmir could use any combination He added that the number cause, he added. – DNA of the options as long as they group at apex trade body. He the judgement of the gener- Ahmad Jawad remained in- of coronavirus-affected pa- met the minimum standards DNA said despite some issues are al body as per our demotic tact with the group, and his tients who were receiving of readiness and shared the there from the leadership side norms. Riaz Khattak also said services and contributions treatment at various hospi- Environmental Protection policy publicly. The universi- KARACHI: Chairman (Feder- which disturbed the office the upcoming election of the should be acknowledged in a tals across the province has ties are bound to formulate al Area) of the Businessmen bearers at large but one can FPCCI is very tough and we dignified manner. He is the also decreased, with fewer (Amendment) Bill a clear policy on how this Panel and former Vice Pres- sit and resolve it amicably. should perform in our remain- person who initiated the new patients on ventilators and will be done, and share the ident FPCCI, Riaz Khattak The decision to shift the FPC- ing time; however regarding initiatives, make effective ICU units as compared to approved by committee policy as well as additional said the leadership of the Pan- CI Head Office were subject alliance with United Business strategies for the group time before. Hussain further said preventing littering comes guidelines with students, el may initiate unity among to the approval of the gener- Group, he showed annoyed re- to time in the last three years, that the province might see DNA under the jurisdiction of faculty as well as HEC,” the its office bearers; so that al body of the FPCCI; if the action that why we should go if any one objected his stance a spike in cases if people Municipal Corporation of Is- sources mentioned. we strongly worked for the majority seconded the pro- for personal motives? on some policy issues, it can do not abide by the stand- ISLAMABAD: The meeting lamabad and CDA and MCI A clear policy is also needed cause of business community posal then we have no issue He also said Secretary Gen- be resolved through a compre- ard operating procedures was held with Senator Sitara already have a huge human on admissions in the light in the capacity of the ruling ,if not then we must respect eral (Federal) of the Panel, hensive dialogue. (SOPs) during Eid-ul-Azha. Ayaz in the chair here at the resource to ensure sanita- of the recent decisions by Parliament House on Tues- tion of the city but they have examination boards to an- day and was attended among failed to do the same. She nounce results on the basis others by Senators Mushahid said that the Islamabad Lo- of past exams. Universities Hussain Sayed, Faisal Javed cal Government Ordinance were asked to decide how Khan, Muhammad Akram, of 2015 has many provi- they will evaluate these re- Pervaiz Rasheed, Sana Ja- sions, preventive measures sults in order to make ad- mali, Keshoo Bai, Minister and penalties on littering missions decisions. – APP for Climate Change Zartaj and the MCI should be Gul Wazir, officials from the asked why they haven’t im- Hot, Humid ministry and Environmental posed fines n littering or Protection Authority. done efforts to curtail it. weather likely The Committee was told by The Committee members the Director General EPA were of the view that this in most parts that the intended legislation amendment is a good start is a much needed require- to improve the environ- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Me- ment for the Islamabad ment of the capital and teorological Department Capital Territory but the should be adopted. (PMD) Tuesday forecast hot and humid weather in most parts of the country during next 24 hours. However, rain-wind-thundershower expected in Islamabad, up- per/central Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan during evening and night, MET of- fice reported. Rainfall(mm) recorded in Gilgit-Baltistan: Gupis, Bagrote 06, Gilgit 01. Max- imum temperature’s (°C) recorded in Sibbi, Nokkundi 44°C and Dadu 42°C. – APP ISLAMABAD: A citizen checking the decoration flowers on display in a federal capital bazaar. – DNA IslamabadPOST 03 ETROLITE M Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Attock to Briefs get Mother and Child ITP to launch Hospital: e-challan Yasmin campaign ATTOCK: A Mother and Child Hospital having capac- ISLAMABAD: The Islama- ity of 300 beds will be built bad Traffic Police (ITP) has in Attock at the cost of more decided to launch an aware- than Rs4 billion. Initially, it ness campaign to sensitize would be made operational the motorists about e-chal- with 100 beds facility from lan system and safe city in- next month. itiatives. “You cannot jump Punjab Health Minister Dr on red light even if no traf- said this fic personnel are around during her visit to District you and later the fine ticket Headquarters (DHQ) Hospi- would be delivered at the tal Attock on Tuesday. She violators’ door step,” a sen- was accompanied by Punjab ior official in ITP told APP Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday. Chairman Syed Yawar Ab- E-challan also included bas Bokhari, Attock Depu- over speeding, one wheel- ty Commissioner Ali Anan ing, and lane and signal Qamar, District Health Au- violations. The teams of thority CEO Dr Sohail Ejaz, ITP educational wing in Medical Superintendent collaboration with Graa- DHQ Hospital Attock Dr na.com would carry out Khalid Mahmood, Special the activity at important Sectary Health Ajmal Bhatti boulevards, chowks, com- and other officials. She said mercial centres and main the Mother and Child Hospi- avenues in the city. tal would remain operation- They would distribute bro- al day and night, it will be chures, deliver messages ISLAMABAD: A gypsy family sitting under the shadow of tree during hot weather in capital city. – DNA well equipped having state to the road users and spe- of the art facilities both for cial announcement about mothers and their children. e-challan would also be Yasmin Rashid said that at made during the drive. present there was only one Senior Superintendent of Ombudsmen played vital role in gynae ward in DHQ hospital Police (Traffic) Farrukh having only 22 beds which Rasheed would himself were not meeting the needs monitor the campaign of the mothers and their while staff of ITP would addressing complaints: President children and said that after work in shifts to run the the establishment of new campaign smoothly. While addressing the conference, the President said that the institution of ombudsman hospital this problem would The initiative would not be resolved. She said to pro- only provide safe road en- had been doing a remarkable job in addressing the grievances of the people vide better health facilities, vironment in the federal fresh recruitments of doc- capital but would eventual- He expressed these views while While addressing the conference, informed the conference that protecting the right of women. tors and paramedics were ly help to improve the se- DNA addressing Federal Ombudsmen’s the President said that the institu- the Ombudsman had disposed of Banking Mohtasib Pakistan, Mu- being made on merit. curity situation in the city, conference, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, to- tion of ombudsman had been do- 75,000 complaints during 2019 hammad Khurram Shahzad, in- Talking about coronavirus, he maintained. – APP ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif day. The conference was attend- ing a remarkable job in addressing while 97% of the decisions had formed the conference that the provincial minister said that Alvi has asked the Federal Om- ed by Federal Ombudsman, Syed the grievances of the people. He been implemented. Mohtasib had amicably resolved coronavirus patients were IHC reserves budsmen to make the institution Tahir Shahbaz, Federal Tax Om- directed the Federal Ombudsmen Federal Tax Ombudsman, Mr. 10,324 cases out of 15,639 dur- receiving best medical treat- of Ombudsman more effective by budsman, Mr. Mushtaq Ahmed to enhance their outreach to re- Mushtaq Ahmed Sukhera, briefed ing 2019. ment at government hospitals verdict on amending the existing laws so as Sukhera, Federal Ombudsman for mote areas of the country so as the conference that his institution While appreciating the role and in Punjab. COVID-19 cases to provide free of cost and expedi- Protection against Harassment of the people could benefit of the had disposed of 2,633 cases out of contribution of Ombudsmen in were continuously decreasing plea against tious relief to the common man in Women at Workplace, Ms. Kash- speedy and free of cost justice be- 3,171 during 2019. providing speedy justice, the due to doctors’ day and night resolving their grievances. mala Tariq, Banking Mohtasib Pa- ing provided by them. Federal Ombudsman for Protec- President congratulated them hard work, she said while PUBG ban He said the Ombudsmen played kistan, Mr. Muhammad Kamran Federal Ombudsman, Syed Tahir tion against Harassment of Wom- and expressed the hope that adding that the pandemic was ISLAMABAD: The Islama- vital role in addressing the com- Shahzad and Federal Insurance Shahbaz, gave a comprehensive en at Workplace, Ms. Kashmala they would continue their efforts controlled in Lahore despite bad High Court (IHC) Tues- plaints of the people against ad- Ombudsman, Dr. Muhammad presentation about the achieve- Tariq, apprised the conference to help the people against admin- the city being the stronghold day reserved its judgment ministrative injustices. Khawar Jameel. ments of his organization. He about the role of the institution in istrative injustices. of the epidemic. – APP on a petition challenging ban on PUBG game in the country by Pakistan Tele- SDG 14 ‘Life Below communication Authority Eid-ul-Adha (PTA). Justice Aamer Fa- Water’ nowhere on preparations Government urged for initiating rooq, hearing the case, re- marked that the PTA should govt’s priority picks up have taken the advise from maintenance work in markets psychiatric before banning ISLAMABAD: Experts and civil society representatives momentum been done in markets and lights, water and sewerage ICCI Senior Vice President the game. The court asked have shown their grave concerns over least prioritizing in capital DNA industrial areas of Islama- systems and provision of Tahir Abbasi and Vice Pres- the PTA’s lawyer that under the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 14 – Life Below bad for the last four years. filtration plants and public ident Saif ur Rehman said what section of the law the Water that deals with the maritime affairs. They urged ISLAMABAD: With around ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Due to which the condition toilets. that lockdown has badly af- department had imposed the government to take immediate steps to tackle marine two weeks left in the reli- Chamber of Commerce and of these business areas has Ahmed Waheed mentioned fected business activities in ban on PUBG. pollution, streamline its management in a more sustain- gious festival of Eid-ul-Adha, Industry (ICCI) on Tuesday deteriorated, he said adding that Islamabad Mayor Islamabad. The PTA’s lawyer adopted able manner by amicably resolving the overlapping man- the people have started urged the government for that the business commu- Sheikh Ansar Aziz was try- They also urged the MCI to the stance that the game date of the federal and provincial authorities. preparations for celebrating initiating work on repairing nity was paying multiple ing to provide facilities as remove all encroachments had been banned after the The participants also showed their trepidations and ap- this important festival with of basic infrastructure in taxes and charges to MCI he has recently done the from markets in Islamabad department had witnessed prehensions for the extremely overlooked revised draft shopping and buying the the markets of capital city including property tax, wa- ground-breaking of a public as they were tarnishing the some anti-Islam material of the National Maritime Policy (NMP) that is lost in sacrificial animal. in order to bring them at par ter charges, conservancy toilet in F-10 Markaz. How- look of markets and creat- on it, to this Justice Farooq the government shelves for over three years. They also Majority of the people are with international standards charges. ever, he said, all the mar- ing hurdles in business pro- asked where it was men- suggested establishing a joint policy advocacy, aware- pondering over adopting the and to facilitate the growth He stressed the need for kets and industrial areas motion. tioned in meeting minutes ness-raising and outreach platform for the maritime best possible way of buying of business activities. utilizing these funds for in Islamabad were needed They also urged for reduc- of PTA. Every game and stakeholders especially on the SDG14 targets. They were and sacrificing the animals In a press statement, ICCI rehabilitation of infrastruc- urgent repair of basic in- ing taxes and water charges material could be banned speaking at a multi-stakeholder consultative webinar or- either through online availa- President Muhammad ture in markets and indus- frastructure to bring them to provide relief to the busi- on the same pretext, the ganized by the Development Communications Network ble shops or visiting markets Ahmed Waheed said that trial areas including repair at par with international ness community affected by court noted. (Devcom-Pakistan) and DTNTV on Tuesday. Well-known with following all the precau- no development work has of roads, footpaths, street standards. COVID-19 pandemic. The court observed that environmentalist and Devcom-Pakistan and DTNTV Di- tionary measures to prevent the PTA had to apply its rector Munir Ahmed hosted and conducted the webinar. from the Coronavirus. While a own mind and mention Speaking on the occasion, Admiral (Retired) Asaf Huma- number of women can also be the reason whatever the yun said that Pakistan was signatory to many international seen in the markets and shop- Five Islamabad sectors still action it took. The PTA treaties and conventions on maritime affairs but we hardly ping malls for buying dresses, lawyer pleaded that there had any significant implementation. Maritime affairs hava shoes and other essential ac- were some unethical also divided mandates between the federal and the provinc- cessories taking advantage of considered virus hotspots scenes as well in the game, es after the 18th amendment in the constitution. On many the good sale offers by various adding that it was banned occasions, he said, it turned to be quite confusing what role brands amid the expected clo- The capital has now reported 14,108 cases of Covid-19 and 155 on several complaints. The is of the federal and what role should be picked up by the sure of shops due to the Coro- bench asked the lawyer to provinces. Being far away from the Centre despite having navirus before Eid. deaths. There are currently 2,626 active cases in the capital mention any complaint the federal ministry, often the maritime affairs have no fan- "I have completed shopping and G-6/1, G-6/2 and G-7/2 were last two days as well as three deaths. which alleged the game fare and sometimes we see duplication of work. for my family fearing the in- Web Desk unsealed on July 8. The officials G-8 currently has the highest number having anti-Islamic mate- The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has all creasing rush of people in the said that ground surveillance by of confirmed Covid-19 cases with 201. rial. The court said that types of globally accepted regulatory frameworks, Pa- coming days", said Shagufta, ISLAMABAD: There are still five areas the District Health Office has found The officials said that 118 restau - the PTA should have taken kistan simply adopts it for the sake of marine resource a mother of three-children. in the capital considered hotspots for that these sectors remain hotspots. rants and 599 shops have been decision as per law. – APP conservation. Rear Admiral (Retd) SaleemAkhtar said we Talking to APP, she said, the the coronavirus, even though the num- There 69 confirmed cases of Cov - sealed between July 5 and July 13 have three ports and a very long coastal belt to benefit overall financial situation of ber of new cases reported every day id-19 reported from G-7 between for violating standard operating pro- RWP being from the blessings of the ocean but have no adequate pol- the majority of the people like has stayed below 100 for a few days. July 5 and July 13, followed by 45 cedures (SOP) to limit the spread icy and action plan to harness the benefits. More than us is not good due to Coronavi- Capital administration officials said from I-8, 42 from G-8, 41 from G-6 of the coronavirus, along with 34 sanitized 3000 million gallons of untreated wastewater is drained rus lockdown which has made that G-6, G-7, G-8, I-8 and I-10 are and 33 from I-10. workshops and 16 industrial units. to the ocean. It has caused severe sea pollution damaging it difficult for us to do shop- still hotspots for the coronavirus; The capital has now reported 14,108 Fines totalling Rs1.7 million have with chlorine the fisheries. European Union has banned import of fish ping and buy sacrificial animal sub-sectors in most of these areas cases of Covid-19 and 155 deaths. been imposed on shops for viola - water from Pakistan resulting one-sixth of the catch goes to the at a time, so we are only buy- were previously sealed. I-8/3, I-8/4, There are currently 2,626 active tions as well, while Rs268,650 in poultry feed and part of it consumed locally. – DNA ing the things which are most I-10/1 and I-10/2 were unsealed on cases in the capital. fines have been imposed on individ - RAWALPINDI: Albay- needed. – APP July 1 after a two-week lockdown, Islamabad reported 181 cases in the uals for violating SOPs. rak & Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC) were continu- IHC seeks ously putting their efforts to keep the district clean arguments in and sanitized by disinfect- HEC to Introduce Competency-based Education ing with chlorine water to ‘Mandir’ case prevent the citizens from Groundwork with 143 universities and over 1000 key stakeholders completed ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad fatal coronavirus. ISLAMABAD: Over the last 18 from universities as well as colleg- cies”, i.e., the determinants of attributes. More importantly, the provide the students with flexibility High Court (IHC) on Tuesday According to a spokesman, months, HEC has undertaken ex- es, college principals, Secretaries future student success, and is de- new curriculum focuses on apply- in the choice of their area of special- sought more arguments from the teams on Tuesday car- tensive consultations with over and other officials of higher educa- signed to ensure that educational ing the acquired knowledge and isation. Students will also have the petitioner on maintainabil- ried out its operation in 1,000 individuals in 143 universities tion departments, and heads and programmes orient themselves to skills to life’s challenges, rather flexibility to graduate either with a ity of an intra court appeal Raja Bazar, Liaqat Road, on measures needed to enhance officials of professional councils. the future needs of students. than merely acquiring theoretical single Major or a double Major, or against the construction of Airport Road and Kha- student success. The consultations The Chairman HEC stated that This shift will have long-lasting knowledge. It emphasises explora- a Major plus one or two Minors. In a ‘Mandir’ in federal capi- na Bazar where roads, have led to the revamping of the the purpose of education is to en- positive impacts on educational tion, curiosity, discovery, and crea- order to respond to the concerns ex- tal’s sector H-9/2. The court streets, shops railings, undergraduate curriculum, and the able students to succeed in their achievement and future success. tivity amongst students. pressed by potential employers, the asked the petitioner to sat- footpaths, markets, bus introduction of “competency-based future life, not only in their jobs, The new system will be rolled out The academic component of the new curriculum has made practical isfy the bench that how his stops and other public education” at all universities and but also in their social, political, over the coming year, he added. curriculum seeks to balance gen- experience a mandatory require- appeal was maintainable and places were sprayed with adjourned hearing sine die. disinfectant water. affiliated colleges across Pakistan. and personal endeavours. There are numerous and well eralization and specialization. In ment for graduation. A division bench headed by Marking for social distanc- Competencies are defined as com- Universities have to work in such known critiques of undergraduate earlier semesters, every student All students will have to complete Chief Justice Athar Minallah ing was also done outside binations of knowledge, skills, be- a way as to maximise the proba- education in Pakistan, especially must complete General Education a summer internship in an actual the stores and shops so haviour, and interpersonal charac- bility of such success, especially from employers and admissions (GE) courses in the major domains work environment. In addition, conducted hearing on an in- that people while in a teristics that enable individuals to through the undergraduate degree committees. The old curriculum of human knowledge, i.e., Arts and students will have to choose an tra court appeal against the queue make a safe dis- succeed in their future life. programme, which is the flagship does not provide Pakistani stu- Humanities, Natural Sciences, additional real world life skill, e.g., decision of a single member tance from each other as Several key meetings were organ- of any higher education system. dents with such essential 21st cen- Social Sciences, Quantitative Rea- entrepreneurship and business bench regarding construction a precautionary measure ised in 2019, including two nation- In practice, however, this has not tury skills as critical and creative soning, and Expository Writing, in development, civic engagement of Mandir for Hindu commu- from COVID-19. Opera- al dialogues, five regional consulta- been the case. A major reason is thinking, problem-solving, effective addition to Pakistan Studies and and network building, or partici- nity. During the course of tional staff and manage- tions, and 10 thematic workshops. that very little attention has been communication, quantitative anal- Islamic/Religious Studies. pation in sports and competitions, proceeding, the petitioner’s ment was risking their life These involved 143 universities given in the past to this question, ysis, team building, or research In subsequent semesters, the stu- and register for corresponding lawyer Tanvir Akhter Advo- on field and monitoring from across the country including and therefore to the substance and methods. The new curriculum is dents will move towards required extracurricular activities in busi- cate pleaded that his client the cleanliness operation AJK and GB, and over a thousand quality of university education. designed specifically to enable the departmental courses in their areas ness incubation centres (BICs), was affecttee of paragraph spokesman said. – APP individuals, including Vice Chan- He said that the new system is transmission of these skills as well of specialisation (also called “Ma- student clubs, green clubs, sports, eleven of single member cellors/Rectors, faculty members based explicitly on “competen- as interpersonal and behavioural jors”). This sequencing is meant to or university magazines. bench’s decision. – APP IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Briefs President Presented with book PNCA on 'Blue Economy' remembered Book is an attempt to describe Sabiha various elements of Blue Economy Khanam and is divided into 14 chapters for ease of understanding DNA borne trade and related iaz h globalization, waterways, ISLAMABAD: Sabiha Kha- F C inland waterways, ships, num first lady of the silver ISLAMABAD: President their types, shipbuilding, screen of her time was paid Arif Alvi was presented ports, fishing, seabed re- glowing tribute in an online with a book titled “Ele- sources, marine and coast- session arranged by Pakistan ments of Blue Economy” al tourism, law of the seas National Council of the Arts written by Vice Admiral including IMO, importance to recognize her services and (Retd) Iftikhar Ahmed Rao. of CPEC, and marine spa- contribution towards film in- The book is an attempt to tial planning. dustry. Sabiha who passed at describe various elements The book at its core refers the age 85 in United States of Blue Economy and is di- to promote usage of ocean last month started her career vided into 14 chapters for resources for economic as a stage artist and soon ease of understanding. growth, social inclusion, joined silver screen. It starts by explaining Blue and the preservation of live- Her pair with Santosh Kumar Economy and geography of lihoods while at the same resulted in some of the most oceans and seas, highlights time ensuring environmen- memorable films like Ghulam importance of oceans for tal sustainability of the (1953), Gumnam (1954), ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi is bing presented a book on “Blue Economy” mankind, discusses sea- oceans and coastal areas. Qatil (1955), and Sarfarosh by Vice Admiral (Retd) Iftikhar Ahmad Rao. – DNA (1956). Both the artists be- came so close to the extent of marriage and became the Ehsaas most adored, romantic cou- to launch ple of film industry. Her acting, accent, both in Threat of war will continue Nash-o-Numa Urdu & Punjabi was excel- lent beyond description. She centres also holds the credit of mak- ISLAMABAD: The project ing some songs immortal by of establishing 31 Ehsaas her unforgettable acting like to hover over SA: Speakers Nash-o-Numa centres across Payal mein geet hain cham the country will be launched cham key’, ‘Wasta e rab da’ Last few months have been the bloodiest months in the history of Jammu and Kashmir. within next few weeks for and Ulfat ki nai manzil’. improving health facilities She also sang two national About the rising tide of violence in the region, they said, “Kashmiri people’s lives are for new-born babies and their songs ‘Sohni Dharti’ and ‘Jug at risk, and particularly the women folk are always the first casualties to the atrocities mothers. The programme es- Jug Jeeye’, popularity of which pecially designed to prevent never declined. The online Human Rights Council ti- dian subcontinent in 1947. Chinese military, they said, convert Muslim majority government of India intro- stunted growth in children session in her honor was Ibrar Khan tled “Emerging Conflict Terming Kashmir conflict has added a new dimension state into a minority. They, duced a new media policy will be implemented with the aimed to pay tribute to the leg- in South Asia Threat to as the root cause of tension to the Kashmir conflict. however, observed that the for the region”. support of World Food Pro- endary artist and to enlighten ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a International peace and in the region they said that “There is a wall of misun- International community The speakers hailed Interna- gramme initially in the nine the young generation about live Webinar while highlight- security” was addressed by the long drawn conflict, derstanding between the has not appreciated what tional media outlets such as districts of the country. the contribution of our iconic ing dangerous dimensions noted British author, biog- which has consumed Kash- two countries”, they added. has happened recently in BBC and Aljazeera for giving Special Assistant to the heroes, heritage and virsa. of the lingering Kashmir rapher and historian Victo- miris’ three generations, The Indian government’s the restive region. a huge publicity to Kash- Prime Minister on Social conflict have observed that ria Schofield, Ambassador has been a stumbling block 5th August move they said They said that the last mir since 5th August 2019. Protection and Poverty Al- Research the ever-present threat of a (r) Arif Kamal, Ershad in the way of peace, pros- has further endangered the few months have been the About the changing world leviation, Dr Sania Nishtar nuclear war between India Mahmud, Brig (r) Dr. Saif perity and stability in the security situation in the bloodiest months in the scenario they said, “Since briefed the Prime Minister students and Pakistan will continue to Malik, Ahmed Qureshi and region. region. “Removing special history of Jammu and Kash- the last one year, countries Imran Khan about this initi- hover on the horizon unless others, whereas, the event “It is because of the un- status of Jammu and Kash- mir. About the rising tide of who avoided talking about ative the other day. seek a year both countries address the was moderated by the KIIR resolved Kashmir conflict mir was an atrocious attack violence in the region, they the Kashmir issue have The initiative will be formal- extension in core issue of Kashmir that Executive Director Sardar that the two countries have on the Kashmiri’s national said, “Kashmiri people’s started to talk on this issue ly launched by the Prime happens to be the root cause Amjad Yousaf Khan. never been able to be on and territorial Identity”, the lives are at risk, and par- in their own congress to find Minister within a few weeks. study time of tension in the region. Referring to the genesis of good terms since 1947”, speakers said adding that ticularly the women folk are stability in the region” Besides this initiative, pay- The webinar convened by Kashmir issue, the speakers they said adding that the the Modi led fascist regime always the first casualties to Highlighting the global com- ments were continue under ISLAMABAD: Welcoming Kashmir Institute of Inter- pointed out that Kashmir, conflict has triggered two was trying to colonize Kash- the atrocities”. munity’s role in resolving Ehsaas Emergency Cash in- the government’s decision for national Relations (KIIR) which has now assumed a of the three major Indo-Pak mir in the same pattern as Regarding the restrictions the dispute peacefully they itiative across the country. reopening of the educational in collaboration with World dangerous dimension, had wars in 1947 and 1965, and Israel did in Palestine. on print and electronic me- said, “Only International An amount of Rs800 million institutions by September Muslim Congress on the been a subject of dispute a limited war in 1999. Redefinition of domicile dia they said that “Kashmiri community can get both the has been disbursed among 15, the research students of sidelines of the 44th ses- between India and Pakistan The violent face-off in rules they said was part of media is facing the worst countries to talk and solve more than 66,000 benefi- post graduate studies (higher sion of United Nations since the partition of the In- Ladakh between India and India’s nefarious design to kind of censorship since the the dispute amicably”. ciaries in Islamabad. – APP education) have demanded of the authorities concerned to extend their study time period from six month to one year for completion of research work. ‘Pakistan to continue In a joint statement issued here on Tuesday, they said that as the government has supporting Kashmiris’ also announced the opening of research labs in universities only for research students just Media has an important role to play in further after Eid ul Azha, but unfortu- highlighting the issue across the world and exposing nately now the time is over to complete our thesis. the abhorrent face of India: Shehryar Afridi “Our precious time of re- from Indian yoke. search work is wasted due Talking to a private news to the pandemic coronavi- channel, he said Prime rus. Now we are unable to Minister Imran Khan has submit our thesis within highlighted the Kashmiris limited time” they added. cause at every world forum Therefore, the research and now it had become an students and supervisors international issue. are waiting for a clear an- He said media has an im- nouncement by the High- portant role to play in fur- er Education Commission ther highlighting the issue (HEC), for extension in across the world and ex- time period. – APP had highlighted the Indian posing the abhorrent face Fiaz Ch. atrocities on the people of India. He urged the in- Telenor of Occupied Kashmir and ternational community to ISLAMABAD: Chairman of would continue supporting wake up and get stopped Business the Parliamentary Commit- the Kashmiris till realiza- the genocide of Kashmiris ISLAMABAD: President All Pakistan Anjuman Tajiran Ajmal Balouch, along with President tee on Kashmir Shehryar tion of their right to self-de- being committed by the In- Traders union G-9 markaz Raja Javed, Raj Abbasi Chairman and Shahid Abbasi. launches Afridi has said Pakistan termination and freedom dian occupation forces. Khalid Chaudhary and Raja Zulfiqar are also present. — DNA Smart Office Solution ICT launches anti-adulteration drive RCCI for accelerating DNA ISLAMABAD: The federal capital milk shops, one restaurant and one tion. Around 25 shops were checked unhygienic conditions in the area of work on CPEC administration has launched an an- bakery in Mera Abadi and confiscat- while 10 were sealed. AC City inspect- Sabzi Mandi. Samples of stored veg- ISLAMABAD: Being a front- ti-adulteration drive across the city ed fake milk powder being used for ed markets in sector G-6 and F-7. A etables like ginger and others were economic zones runner in providing state to ensure the provision of safe and preparing contaminated milk. total of 44 shops checked 26 viola- also taken during the drive. of the art solutions, Tel- healthy food to the islooites. AC Industrial Area during the drive tions were found. Subsequently, three Furthermore, Assistant Commis- The joint ventures between enor Businesshas launched The teams comprising assistance in sector I-8 and I-9 sealed godown shops and one bakery were sealed sioner (Rural) sealed two factories Smart Office Solutionfor commissioners, Tiger Force vol- of a spice factory and two bakeries. and samples were taken and handed for using expired and hazardous fla- Chinese and Pakistani companies its corporate customers. unteers, magistrates and police Samples of spices, oil and other ma- over to food department for analysis. vours and ingredients, while AC (Ko- will increase the ownership of This solutionaims to help officials carried out raids at several terial were taken and sent for fur- Assistant Commissioner (Saddar), ral) sealed two edible oil producing thebusinessesmake the shops and food outlets to check the ther testing. Likewise, AC Saddar Deputy Director Food, visited salt units over producing substandard oil. the key stakeholders, he added. most of an opportunity that quality of edibles items, hygienic inspected industrial units in sector chakkis, salt distribution depots, Meanwhile, the federal capital dwell- The more we have local comes with each call byef- conditions and other safety stand- I-10. Samples were taken for legal whole sale food godowns and distrib- ers have complained about the low fectively cateringto custom- ards set under the Pure Food Ordi- action as per law. utors, restaurants in their respective quality meal, being served at road- ownership in the projects the errequirements and provid- nance. As per details available with Magistrate City inspected sector F-7 jurisdictions. Some of the salt chak- side setups as well as on restaurants more it will be successful ing an interface for effective APP on Tuesday, Assistant Commis- market for price checking, food adul- kis and wholesale food godowns were established near the beds of Nullahs, RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Com - performance management. sioner (AC) Shalimar sealed three teration and the SOPs implementa- sealed owing to expired items and a big health risk to the visitors. With businesses communicat- merce and Industry (RCCI) has urged the govern - ing increasingly over calls, es- ment to accelerate the process and work on CPEC pecially with their customers, Special Economic Zones. Telenor Smart Office aims to President RCCI Saboor Malik on Tuesday in a state - develop a positive relation- ment said that the industrial parks would be devel - ship between them, one that oped aligned with local available resources. is nurtured by ease of access, He said COVI-19 has affected our national econo - systematic synchronization my on many fronts; however, keeping in view the and analytics for quality con- announced package for construction by the Gov - trol. This solution is for enter- ernment of Pakistan, there is a big opportunity to prises across industries from kick start trade activities via SEZ. Unemployment public sector to privately can only be addressed if the private sector be given owned pharmaceuticals, res- more incentives and engagements, he further added. taurants and many more. SEZ will help Pakistan to improve its GDP, poverty “Every call brings a new op- alleviation and unemployment, he added. portunity and with Telenor The RCCI president said, “We recognize CPEC as a Smart Office, we aim to game changer and we urge the government to focus help businesses grab every on the 4th part of CPEC plan, which is Industrial opportunity by having their Zones Development.” He further said that the CPEC calls answered and routed by is the flagship project of multi-billion dollar One belt a virtual receptionist”, said one road (OBOR) and the success of this key mega Ghulam Husnain Nasir, Na- project will bring the economic revolution in the tional Director B2B Sales and country and the region. Service at Telenor Pakistan. The joint ventures between Chinese and Pakistani Telenor Pakistan has taken- companies will increase the ownership of the key leaps towards establishing stakeholders, he added. The more we have local the foundation to support fu- ownership in the projects the more it will be suc - ture needs of businesses and cessful. He said Pakistan’s economy offered great provide effective solutions potential to Chinese investors for joint ventures and that support them to operate, investments. He said CPEC would be mutually ben - collaborate and connect more eficial for Pakistan and China and would ensure a effectively with their custom- level playing field for the businessmen and investors ers and stakeholders. of both countries. – DNA ISLAMABAD: Women buying shoes from a local shop as Eid nears. – DNA Wednesday, July 15, 2020 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Continuing pandemic Deputy Editor: Abid Raza The martyrs ROUND eight months after the coronavirus first appeared in China, the world has realized just what it is dealing with. It is clear now that nations Vol: 01 Issue: 97 of Kashmir which put in place a tough, early lockdown have fared the best in con- A N July 13, for the 89th time, Kashmiris on both sides of trolling the virus. These nations include Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and New Email: [email protected] Zealand. Sweden’s attempt to allow herd immunity to save people essentially Website: www.islamabadpost.com.pk the Line of Control marked Martyrs Day, an event which failed, with other Scandinavian countries that did impose lockdowns are faring Ois held to mark the death of 22 Kashmiris in 1931 under far better. However, the WHO has said it cannot see nations succeeding in wiping Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 Dogra rule. Since then, Kashmiris have continued their quest for out Covid-19 until a vaccine is developed. While there are three different scien- Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad something resembling the right to autonomy and a decision on tific studies on to develop a vaccine which could be launched before the end of their own future. this year, experts warn that a poorly tested, poorly understood vaccine should be looked at with caution. Studies on the virus continue globally, with one from The removal of Article 370 in August last year by the Indian gov- Johns Hopkins University suggesting herd immunity cannot work. ernment, removing what autonomy they possessed as a state, and There are also warnings that new outbreaks of similar viruses may take place splitting the territory into two parts has only further worsened the at intervals once again creating the panic we have already seen. Today, the US condition of Kashmiris with Indian security forces retaining a hold leads the world in the number of corona infections as well as deaths experienced over the Valley and reports of new atrocities coming in at regular by any nation. The refusal by governors of certain states such as Florida to make intervals. There are also fears that Delhi has already begun a cam- mask-wearing compulsory did not help matters. There is no real evidence that Covid-19 is going away anytime soon in the US, and President Donald Trump’s paign to change the demographic profile of Kashmir by removing bizarre approach to the problem, at times undermining the risks the virus could the law which allows only Kashmiris to own land in the area. bring, did not help. The US economy has taken a huge blow, as has its education To mark Martyrs Day, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference in and other facets of life. In Pakistan, the government and the chairman of the Kashmir called for a strike which was widely observed. Leaders NCOC have claimed success, stating that the enforcement of SOPs of the Conference also said that Kashmiris would not give up their have led to the graph of new infections and deaths falling. There has however quest for self-autonomy and an end to the repression they have been a fierce debate in the country amongst health experts over the number of tests actually carried out each day and the numbers being reported. There is also suffered for well over seven decades under Indian rule. This pos- conjecture that people have stopped going in for tests or visiting hospitals, with session has of course grown considerably worse since the election many choosing to treat less severe cases at home. of the Narendra Modi-led government with its determination to The question now is whether Pakistan will succeed in keeping its graph stable or make Kashmir an integral part of India. enabling the fall we would all so like to see. At the present time, the decline in Prime Minister Imran Khan, in a tweeted message, has said that cases is not dramatic. There are also concerns that a new spike may come with the Kashmiris have valiantly fought repression. Pakistan has indeed Eidul Azha falling at the end of July as people travel once again to hometowns also tried to take the issue to international forums. But sadly, till and meet families – and with Muharram at the end of August. We can only hope and pray for good management and good sense from the federal government. So now, there are too few voices speaking up for Kashmir and against far, we have seen too much petty point scoring between the federal government the human rights violations committed there. Many of these have and the provinces, and a consistently confused policy on lockdowns and other been captured on camera and are spread across social media. De- measures. The future then for Pakistan and the world is uncertain. It is not clear spite this, the pelting of Kashmiri teenagers and young people with when a vaccine may be developed, although the most optimistic experts hope rubber bullets continues as do other forms of horrendous violence. it will be in place by the end of the year. Till then, there can only be a policy We need a louder voice from the global community to highlight of better awareness raising, an insistence on following SOPs including social distancing and the wearing of masks and alongside this steps to save the poor the issue of Kashmir and to speak for its people. The situation in people of our country who the prime minister consistently said he wanted to the Valley is beginning to resemble that of Palestine with a risk spare from hardship by establishing schemes to give the tens of thousands who that Kashmiris will be made a minority in their own home. This have suddenly lost jobs sources of income, loans or other kinds of safety nets so must not be allowed to happen and it is the duty of the world, es- that they are able to sustain themselves and their families. pecially Muslim countries, to stop it. Lt Gen Nigar Johar: The country’s crown jewel AST month’s CSS exam had a disap- ple. It is perhaps a coincidence that the Major Amir encouraged and supported her Shujaat Hamza pointing result like the overall suc- responsibility of training Lt. Gen. Nigar at every turn and she became a part of the L cess rate of 3%, but at the same time Johar also fell to Major Amir. Pakistan Army after graduating from the a female candidate from Abbottabad set an Dr. Nigar Johar has also seen unforgettable Army Medical College, but on one hand unprecendented record that has become sorrows in life. Such sorrows fill life with her journey of success continued and a feat of pride not only for her family but despair, but instead of being disappointed on the other an emotional test remained also for the country. She had become the with them, she gained strength and contin- Which happened in the case of the sudden fifth sister in her family to pass the CSS ued to move towards the destination with death of her husband Johar Khan. For a exam. Her four sisters were already serv - new determination and passion. woman, the relationship of the husband is ing the country by passing this important Dr. Nigar’s father, Col. Abdul Qadir, was the only one after the parents with which competitive exam. also a cousin brother of Major Amir and there is a special heartfelt and emotional It is a tradition that even in our society, a was the director of the Afghanistan wing of connection. women’s success in any field is felt with the ISI in the 1980s. In this sense, this was another big trauma more pride. Pakistani women are second At the same time, he helped keep the in - that befell upon her. But she also endured to none in every sphere of life and from telligence agencies of the Soviet Union, it patiently and perhaps nature had decid- the prestigious Prime Minister seat to bu- Afghanistan and the United States under ed to compile Dr. Nigar’s heart and soon Lieutenant General Dr. reaucracy to military and medical field, ISI’s surveillance. And played a key role in the military leadership, after monitoring their dedication and hard work has been defeating the world’s largest Soviet army. her professional performance, dedication Nigar Johar’s family has its extraordinary. Colonel Abdul Qadir died 33 years ago in and hard work record, promoted her to the own identity and sparkling Recently, a proud daughter from Khyber an accident with his wife and two children. rank of Lieutenant General. Pakhtunkhwa has received an award for Nigar was studying when this calamity fell She was promoted to be Pakistan’s first fe - history of religious, military command that no other woman upon this family. For a teenage girl, there male three-star general. national and military has received before. can be no bigger a tragedy than to lose This is undoubtedly an honor not only for This is Lieutenant General Dr. Nigar Jo- her parents and two brothers in a tragic her religious and military family of Panj service, which begins har, who has been made the first three star accident, but even with this mountain of Pir in Swabi district, but also for Khyber with the religious services general in the history of the country. At sorrow, Nigar gained a new passion and fo - Pakhtunkhwa and Pakistan. It is also a de - the same time, as a surgeon general, she cused on getting her education. nial of gender discrimination in Pakistan of her grandfather, has become the commander of medical The compassion and training of her uncle and it has been proved that if a person has Shaykh-ul-Quran Maulana corps consisting of thousands of officers the ability, every step of development is and men. open for him. And there are equal opportu - Muhammad Tahir (may Lt. Gen. Nigar Johar’s family has its own nities for women in every field. Allah have mercy on him). identity and sparkling history of religious, The decision of her promotion was wel- national and military service, which begins comed by the United Nations and Paki- Another man with glorious with the religious services of her grandfa- stan’s friendly countries. With sheer bril- field work history in her ther, Shaykh-ul-Quran Maulana Muham- liance and hard work, Dr Nigar has not mad Tahir (may Allah have mercy on him). only inked her name in the books of his - family is Major ® Another man with glorious field work his- tory, but also has become a role model for Amir, who, after tory in her family is Major ® Amir, who, the women across the country. after joining the army, achieved such feats Dr Nigar’s life proves that with commit- joining the army, with his talents and patriotism that he be - ment and dedication, the success is inev - achieved major feats came a thorn in the side of the enemies of itable. May Allah give Lt. Gen Nigar Johar Pakistan and a star in the eye of the peo - more strength to serve the country. The United States and Kashmir Conflict IVING routines of the people of Indian Occupied international forum in Davos, Switzerland. But has not residency and government jobs in the region, which until Iqbal Khan Kashmir (IOK)—the only Muslim majority state of yet moved beyond lip service. last year were reserved only for the local population. L India— presents a text book case of horrible viola- Now, Biden has sought restoration of peoples’ rights in These documents issued to non-Kashmiris, including In- tions of religious freedom of Muslims. Moreover almost all Kashmir.He wants India to take necessary steps to re - dian government officials, under the Jammu and Kashmir Human Rights Watchdogs routinely keep pointing out the store rights of all Kashmiris, and has expressed disap - Grant of Domicile Certificate (Procedure), 2020, are “ille- Indian govt by changing the glaring HR violation in the IOK. The office of Internation- pointment over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act [CAA] gal, void and in violation of the relevant UN Security Coun- al Religious Freedom’s, in its 2019 report,has highlighted and the implementation of the National Register of Citi - cil resolutions and international law including the 4th Ge- demographic make-up of the violations of freedom of religion in India. ThisJune 10 zens (NRC) in Assam.“These measures are inconsistent neva Convention”, Foreign Office spokesperson said in a occupied Kashmir intends report is an in-depth coverage and analysis of challenges with the country’s long tradition of secularism and with statement. This is a vindication of Pakistan’s consistent faced by religious minorities, especially Muslims, Chris- sustaining a multi-ethnic and multi-religious democracy,” stance that a major intention behind India’s move to annex to undermine its residents’ tians and lower caste Hindus (Dalit) in India. according to the policy paper -- ‘Joe Biden’s agenda for occupied Kashmir on August 5 last year was to change the The highlight of this report is the religiously motivat - Muslim American community’— posted recently on his demographic structure of the region and “turn Kashmiris exercise of their right to ed killings, assaults, discrimination, and vandalism. It campaign website. “In Kashmir, the Indian government into a minority in their own land.This has long been RSS- also refers to the Ministry of Home Affairs data, which should take all necessary steps to restore rights of all BJP’s ‘Hindutva’ agenda.If this process goes unhindered, self-determination through reported 7,484 incidents of communal violence during the people of Kashmir. Restrictions on dissent, such as it could soon turn the original subjects of AOJ&K into an a free and impartial 2008-2017 in which more than 1,100 people were killed. preventing peaceful protests or shutting or slowing down equivalent of “Red Indians” in the US. These violations of freedom of religion are against the the Internet, weakens democracy”, paper reads. Indian government by changing the demographic make- plebiscite under the UN express articles of the Indian Constitution, Indian News Paper ‘The Hindu’reported on June 26, “Joe up of occupied Kashmir intends to undermine its res - The team of state department, which wanted to visit In - Biden has been disappointed by the measures that the idents’ exercise of their right to self-determination supervision.Through these dia for understanding the issue in depth was denied visa government of India has taken with the implementation through a free and impartial plebiscite under the UN su - actions, India seeks to on the ground that India is not guided by these external and aftermath of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) pervision.Through these actions, India seeks to further observations. It is a tough call, in the globalized World. in Assam and the passage of the Citizenship (Amend - perpetuate India’s occupation of the IOJ&K, while con - further perpetuate India’s Almost all presidential candidates talk about resolving ment) Act into law, the policy paper said”. tinuing other rights abuses including continued restric- outstanding international disputes, including Kashmir. While welcoming Biden’s statements over the restora- tions on daily life, an excruciating military crackdown, occupation of the IOJ&K, However, they remember very little of that promise, and tion of rights of Kashmiris, Azad Jammu and Kashmir extra-judicial killings and arbitrary detentions.Indian se- especially do nothing about Kashmir. President Sardar Masood Khan has said that Biden’s re - curity forces are empowered by nearly a dozen draconian while continuing other Most of them do not even mention it during their presi - marks are a proof that the world community has refused laws granting theiroperatives comprehensive impunity. rights abuses including dential tenures. Joe Biden was part of Obama’s promise to buy the Indian narrative on Occupied Kashmir. No matter what its tactics, India will never be able to regarding resolving Kashmir dispute during duo’s two Biden as United States Senator for decades and as vice break the will of the Kashmiri people. continued restrictions on electoral campaigns and subsequently two terms as Vice president under President Barack Obama for eight years The United Nations and the international community President and President respectively. Bothe did nothing has been known as one of the best friends of Pakistan. must take immediate cognizance of these Indian actions, daily life, an excruciating to move into that direction. Blinded by their anti-China He was instrumental is passage of “Enhanced Partner- and prevent India from changing the demography of the drive both remained more than willing to give anything ship with Pakistan Act of 2009” (notoriously known as occupied territory, and hold India accountable for its per- military crackdown, to India, and not talking about Kashmir was too little a the Kerry-Lugar-Berman Act). It authorized the release sistent violations of international law. extra-judicial killings and matter for Obama-Biden duo. of $1.5 billion per year to the government of Pakistan as Hopefully, the international community, especially the However, already caught in the whirlwind of internal non-military aid from the period of 2010 to 2014. UN would pay attention to implications of India’s new arbitrary detentions. strife, economic crises and border disputes with China Pakistan on June 28 rejected the Indian authorities’ move domicile law and ask her to repeal it ab initio. It is time and Nepal, India was dealt with a blow at the diplomatic to grant domicile certificates of Indian-occupied Kashmir for the UNSecretary General to appoint his Special En - Indian security forces front when Joe Biden denounced New Delhi’s legislation reportedly to thousands of Indian nationals, terming it a voy for Kashmir. with regard to minorities and unlimited restrictions in part of New Delhi’s attempt to change the demograph - We expect that if Joe Biden become the President of the are empowered by nearly India Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJ&K). ic structure of the disputed region. “As many as 25,000 US, he would remember the contents of his paper and a dozen draconian laws Donald Trump had also highlighted the Kashmir issue in non-locals have been granted domicile certificates in would strive to implement its spirit. Hopefully, in his an - his 2016 presidential campaign and also offered to help Muslim-majority Jammu and Kashmir since May 18, ti-China drive he won’t be so blinded to be arm twisted by granting theiroperatives resolve the dispute in a meeting with Prime Minister which local politicians believe is the beginning of a move India for not even pronouncing the world “K”. Imran Khan in July 2019. Since then, he has twice reit - to disturb the demographic profile of the region”, Anad - Writer is a freelance columnist; comprehensive impunity erated his offer at the UN General Assembly and at an olu Agency reported.This certificate entitles a person to e-mail: [email protected] IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Hong Kong Briefs Disneyland to close one Washington month again Redskins confirm DNA HONG KONG: Hong Kong name to be Disneyland is closing its changed gates again less than one month after it reopened, WASHINGTON: The Wash- following a new coronavirus ington Redskins confirmed outbreak in the city. Monday the team is chang- The theme park was orig- ing its name following pres- inally closed at the end of sure from sponsors over a January as the pandemic word widely criticized as a spread across Asia. Dis- racist slur against Native ney decided to reopen the Americans. park on 18 June as Hong Washington announced on Kong kept coronavirus July 3 that the Redskins cases low. name had been placed un- But gates will close again der review after a wave of on Wednesday as social rallies against racial injus- distancing measures are tice swept across the Unit- reimposed. “As required ed States following George by the government and Floyd’s death on May 25. health authorities in line “Today, we are announc- with prevention efforts ing we will be retiring the taking place across Hong Redskins name and logo Kong, Hong Kong Disney- upon completion of this land park will temporarily review,” the NFL team said close from 15 July,” Disney in a statement. A replace- said in a statement. ment name was still being Hong Kong Disneyland was worked upon, the state- the second Disney park to ment added. reopen, following Shanghai Washington owner Dan Disneyland in May. Snyder had long resisted LOS ANGELES: Los Angeles Football club players warming up wearing “Black Lives Matter” shirts ahead of their MLS game But a surge in infections has calls to change the team’s forced authorities in the city name but faced mounting against Houston Dynamo. – DNA to bring back measures to demands to rethink that contain the new outbreak. position as protests erupt- Hong Kong officials said ed against systemic racism activities including large after the death of Floyd, an social gatherings, dining-in unarmed African-American at restaurants and going man, during his arrest by America shuts down again to the gym would be tem- police in Minneapolis. porarily suspended. Both Native American leaders Disney’s Hong Kong and had written to the NFL Shanghai theme parks lim- commissioner Roger Good- ited daily visitor numbers ell last week demanding an despite Trump’s calmness and increased health and immediate change of the safety measures after they team’s name, logo and mas- ported Trump’s aggressive ap- state. KFC encouraged franchises Diseases made what is unfor- were no Covid-19 deaths in New reopened to the public. cot. – APP DNA proach, now have little choice but in Florida, Texas, Oklahoma and tunately becoming an obvious York City in a 24-hour period, to prioritize science over politics, California to stop dine-in service. point: fast openings have trig- a moment of deliverance that Chicago LAFC WASHINTON: While President leaving the President looking out Florida, which on Saturday set gered a disaster. Democratic Mayor Bill de Bla- Donald Trump obsesses about of touch with reality. the record for any state in single “It is very clear -- and we know this sio called “striking and moving.” Marathon fightback his reelection hopes in his White In Texas, Houston’s Democratic day data on new infections, now from countries throughout the Massachusetts announced that House bubble, state and local Mayor Sylvester Turner proposed has more Covid-19 cases than all world -- that if you physically sep- its seven-day average of positive cancelled over stuns leaders are frantically reversing a two-week shutdown, days after but eight entire countries. arate people, to the point of not tests had fallen to 1.7% -- down state reopenings that he de- Republican Gov. Greg Abbott The picture is of a nation that is allowing the virus to transmit ... 94% since mid-April. virus fears Dynamo in manded, which turned America raised the possibility of more beginning to shut down again in we know that we can do that if we The lesson for the states now in LOS ANGELES: Chicago into the world’s biggest corona- stringent measures after issuing defiance of the President’s tri- shut down,” Fauci said on a Stan- the center of the storm -- that Marathon organisers con- MLS thriller virus hotspot. a mask wearing mandate that of- umphant but misleading claims ford School of Medicine webinar. jumped ahead of the US Centers firmed on Monday that this MIAMI: Los Angeles FC As emergency rooms filled and fended conservative orthodoxy. that a “transition to greatness” “We did not shut down entirely -- for Disease Control and Preven- year’s race had been can- staged a second-half fight- the virus quickened its relent- West Virginia called time’s up in is under way. Restrictions im- and that’s the reason why, when tion guidelines on safe reopen- celled due to concerns over back to snatch a 3-3 draw less march across southern and bars in the worst-hit county. posed on cities as large as Hou- we went up, we started to come ing -- are sobering. New York and the coronavirus pandemic. with Houston Dynamo on Western states, Trump stuck to In California, Democratic Gov. ston and Los Angeles could set down, and then we plateaued at Massachusetts bought what may A statement said the race, Monday in the ‘MLS is the fiction that the worst is al- Gavin Newsom ordered the clo- back the surprising revival in the a level that was really quite high still be only a temporary truce scheduled for October 11, Back’ restart tournament ready over: “We had to close it sure of all indoor restaurants, economy last month. -- about 20,000 infections a day,” with the coronavirus by weeks of had been shelved after a in Orlando. down; now we’re opening it up,” wineries, movie theaters, zoos, Modest job gains, trumpeted by Fauci said. “Then, as we started lockdowns and a strict reopening decision by organisers and Two goals in six minutes the President said of the econo- museums and shut all bars. Los the President, could turn into to reopen, we’re seeing the surg- process that waited for the curve the City of Chicago. Chi- from Los Angeles’ Uru- my at the White House, patting Angeles and San Diego said their permanent job losses. es that we’re seeing today, as we of infections to be properly sup- cago’s decision had been guayan duo Diego Rossi himself on the back for saving kids would start the new school In remarks likely to further in- speak, in California ... in Arizo- pressed before restrictions were largely expected, with and Brian Rodriguez se- “millions of lives.” year online only. Oregon banned furiate Trump, who is grousing na, in Texas, in Florida, and in lifted. Even now, there’s no guar- several other major mar- cured a share of the points As new cases of the disease reach gatherings of more than 10 peo- about Dr. Anthony Fauci’s press, several other states.” antee the virus won’t return at athons around the world for coach Bob Bradley’s 60,000 a day nationwide, many ple inside because of an “alarm- the director of the National In- There are a few bright spots. For dangerous levels when normal already suffering the same side after Houston had leaders, including those who sup- ing rise” of Covid-19 cases in the stitute of Allergy and Infectious the first time in months, there life picks up. fate. – APP roared into a 3-1 lead at half-time. Houston took a grip on the Huawei: UK game in an entertaining Asia’s ‘shining star’ first half with two goals Winter wave of coronavirus prepares from Memo Rodriguez and a header from Honduras to change suffers biggest international Alberth Elis. course Los Angeles, missing strik- ‘could be worse than first’ ever slump er Carlos Vela who opted into account any lockdowns, the NHS will be under ex- a prediction - but it is a pos- to skip the tournament The worse-than-expected DNA treatments or vaccines. treme pressure, not just sibility. Web Desk because of fears of the DNA figures followed a first quar- And the scientists say: "The from a resurgence of coro- "The modelling suggests coronavirus, dominated LONDON: The UK govern- ter year-on-year GDP fall of LONDON: The UK could risk... could be reduced if navirus but also from sea- that deaths could be higher possession throughout the ment is preparing to change SINGAPORE: Singapore’s 2.2% and quarter-on-quarter see about 120,000 new we take action immediate- sonal flu and a backlog of with a new wave of Covid-19 opening period but were course over the role of economy plunged into reces- drop of 10.6%. coronavirus deaths in a sec- ly". The report, requested regular, non-coronavirus this winter. left on the ropes after a se- Huawei in its 5G telecoms sion in the last quarter as an The deepening downturn ond wave of infections this by the UK's chief scientific workload. "But the risk of this happen- ries of counter-attacks from network. Six months after extended lockdown hit busi- also indicates that the pan- winter, scientists say. adviser, Sir Patrick Val- The health service is al- ing could be reduced if we Houston. agreeing it could have a limit- nesses and retail spending. demic may have impacted Asked to model a "reason- lance, stresses there is still ready severely disrupted in take action immediately." Memo Rodriguez fired ed role, ministers look set to Economic growth in the city Singapore's economy hard- able" worst-case scenario, a high degree of uncertain- the aftermath of the first With relatively low numbers Houston into the lead after exclude the Chinese compa- state shrank by 41.2% com- er than many of its Asian they suggest a range be- ty over how the coronavirus pandemic wave, with a wait- of coronavirus cases at the only nine minutes, beating ny, with no new equipment pared to the previous quar- counterparts. tween 24,500 and 251,000 pandemic will play out this ing list that could stand at moment, "this is a critical Los Angeles’s Ghanaian installed from next year. The ter, the country's biggest The slump in global trade of virus-related deaths in winter. 10 million by the end of this window of opportunity to midfielder Latif Blessing move is in part a result of contraction on record. has hit the country's ex- hospitals alone, peaking in But research suggests the year, the report says. help us prepare for the before unleashing a fierce pressure from Washington. Authorities forecast it will port-reliant manufacturers, January and February. virus can survive longer worst that winter can throw low shot that beat goal- However, the precise time be Singapore's worst reces- while the construction in- To date, there have been in colder conditions and is Prof Stephen Holgate, a res- at us", he added. keeper Kenneth Vermeer frame and details of the sion since independence dustry activity stalled and 44,830 official deaths in more likely to spread when piratory specialist from Uni- Less pessimistic winter at the near post. Los Ange- phase-out will be crucial in from Malaysia in 1965. retailers have seen sales fall the UK, but this has slowed people spend more time in- versity Hospital Southamp- scenarios are also possible, les hit back with a superb- determining how the deci- The figures reveal the se- at a record pace. with 1,100 in July. doors. ton NHS Trust, who chaired with coronavirus deaths in ly worked equaliser in the sion is received. verity of the virus-driven In contrast Japan’s GDP is The estimate does not take And experts are concerned the report, said: "This is not the thousands. 19th minute, Blessing wrig- In January, after a lengthy downturn faced globally. seen shrinking by around gling clear of his marker be- delays and hard-fought bat- Official data showed Singa- 20% in the second quarter fore releasing Rossi on the tles, the government an- pore's second quarter gross from the previous three left flank.– APP nounced that Huawei would domestic product (GDP) months, while data this be kept out of the sensitive shrank 12.6% on a year-on- week may show that the Solksjaer expects core of the 5G network and year basis. Chinese economy has now UK to make limited to 35% market share As one of first countries to returned to growth. face masks of its other parts. But now release growth data for the The data out of Singapore it finds itself revisiting that period in which many econ- puts more pressure on the mandatory United to “put it right” decision. A key reason is omies were in lockdown, country's ruling People’s the Trump administration the numbers from Singa- Action Party, which last in shops has continued what one UK pore provide a glimpse of week saw its weakest gen- “The mentality has been brilliant. We have had official calls a campaign of how the ongoing pandem- LONDON: The British gov- eral election performance "unrelenting pressure" on ic could affect economies ernment was on Tuesday to a few setbacks this season. This is another since independence 55 the company. around the world. make wearing a face mask challenge for us,” said Solskjaer years ago. mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England Remaining from next week. Sports Desk CPEC harbinger of peace, “The Prime Minister has matches been clear that people MANCHESTER:Manches- behind prosperity, says Kanwal should be wearing face ter United manager Ole coverings in shops and we Gunnar Solskjaer says his closed doors From Page 01 will make this mandatory players "will put it right" from July 24,” said a state- after they missed a chance MEXICO CITY: The remain- The project of laying optical fibre cable from China ment from Boris Johnson’s to climb into the Premier der of the 2019-20 PGA border to Gwadar is being executed under CPEC. Downing Street office. League's top four by con- Tour will take place behind Foundation for digital and Information Technology “There is growing evidence ceding an injury-time equal- closed doors as cases of revolution-project was being processed in conjunc - that wearing a face covering iser against Southampton. coronavirus continue to tion with China. in an enclosed space helps United led 2-1 for 73 min- soar in the United States. While talking about the second phase of China Paki - protect individuals and utes before substitute Mi- Releasing coordinated state- stan Economic Corridor (CPEC) she said it will cre - those around them from chael Obafemi scored in the ments, the remaining nine ate more jobs adding CPEC first phase had already coronavirus,” it added. 96th minute, bundling in a tournaments said specta- brought relief in energy and infrastructure sector Face masks have been man- set-piece at the back post af- tors would not be allowed. while the second phase would help expanding indus - datory on public transport ter it had been flicked on by The five tournaments that trialization and other sectors related to socio eco - in England since June 15, Jan Bednarek. have been played since the nomic uplift. and Health Secretary Matt Stuart Armstrong had given Tour’s resumption in June She said nine projects had been completed so far pro - Hancock will formally ex- Southampton a 12th-minute have taken place with no ducing 5320 MW electricity with investment of US tend that to shops and lead, but Anthony Martial fans. Fans had been set to $7.9 billion providing jobs to 5000 Pakistanis. supermarkets on Tuesday, set up Marcus Rashford to be allowed at the Memorial Kanwal Shauzad who is also member of Pakistan-Ro - said Downing Street. equalise before firing a su- Tournament in Ohio, which mania Friendship Forum (PRF) lauded role of the Those who fail to wear a perb second goal for United. "The mentality has been positives. We have learned top 10 and level on points starts on Thursday. Forum in cementing relations between Pakistan and mask face a fine of up to Solskjaer's side were on brilliant. We have had a few a hard lesson. We will put with Everton. The PGA Tour will conclude Romania. She hoped that PRF will contribute signif - £100 ($123, 109 euros) with course to leapfrog top-four setbacks this season. This it right. I trust the boys in Despite United's setback, with the Tour Champion- icantly towards further strengthening of bilateral re - enforcement to be carried rivals Chelsea and Leices- is another challenge for us," that respect." they will still qualify for the ship in Atlanta from 4-7 Sep- lations. out by the police. Britain ter - who both suffered de- said Solskjaer. Armstrong had opened the Champions League if they tember. “These decisions Ms. Kanwal also eulogized services of the Romanian has been one of the coun- feats over the weekend - and "I am very confident in [the scoring for Southampton, win their last three games, are never easy,” said Tour ambassador and wished to work with the Romanian tries worst hit by the virus, move up to third but they re- players'] mentality. I'm dis- following Paul Pogba's mis- as they travel to the King Championship executive di- embassy both at government level and at the level with almost 45,000 deaths main fifth with three games appointed of course, but take, and after fighting back Power Stadium to face rector Allison Fillmore, who of PRF. attributed to it. – APP left in the chase for Cham- you have to take the disap- to draw, the visitors now sit Leicester on the final day of added it was the “best deci- Full text of the interview shall be published in pions League qualification. pointments as well as the five points outside of the the season. sion for all involved”. – APP coming issue of CENTRELINE magazine. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Libya blames Briefs UAE for oil exports’ halt US rejects China’s Web Desk DOHA: Libya’s National claims Oil Corp. declared force majeure on exports again, in South accusing the United Arab Emirates of being behind China Sea a blockade as chaos contin- ued to engulf the country’s News Desk oil industry. The NOC said Sunday that WASHINTOG: The United the UAE had instructed east- States on Monday rejected ern forces in Libya to shut China’s territorial claims down oil production. The in the South China Sea, North African country had drawing an angry response resumed exports just two from Beijing, which claimed days earlier, before eastern Washington was trying to commander Khalifa Haftar inflame tensions in the dis- ordered a halt Saturday puted waters. night. The swift reversal re- US Secretary of State Mike flects the persistent turmoil Pompeo said the there was roiling the OPEC nation. no legal basis for China’s The UAE, along with Russia claims on the sea and it and Egypt, backs Haftar’s accused Beijing of using in- army, which has insisted timindatory tactics against the blockade continue and other claimant states. said a tanker given permis- “We are making clear: Bei- sion to load oil at Es Sider jing’s claims to offshore port was just an exception. resources across most of The Emirates’ instruction is the South China Sea are “gravely disappointing, es- competely unlawful, as its pecially following repeated campaign of bullying to con- statements by very senior trol them,” Pompeo said in a GWADAR: A spectacular view of Gwadar Port, which is all set to serve as a tool of regional as well as global connectivity. – DNA representatives of the UAE statement. last week in support of in- “The world will not allow ternational efforts to restart Beijing to treat the South oil production in Libya,” the China Sea as its maritime NOC said in a statement. empire.” In response, the The UAE hasn’t respond- Chinese Embassy in the US ed publicly to the NOC’s described the announce- UN: Pandemic could tip 132 accusation, but its minister ment as “completely unjus- of state for foreign affairs, tified” and accused the US Anwar Gargash, tweeted of inflaming the situation. on Monday that his country “Under the pretext of pre- “wants to see a return to oil serving stability, (the US) million into chronic hunger production in Libya as soon is flexing muscles, stirring as possible, with safeguards up tension and inciting con- in place to prevent the pro- frontation in the region.” Last year, two billion people suffered from food insecurity with some 746 mln ceeds fueling further con- The relationship between people facing severe food insecurity, according to the UN’s State of Food flict. We continue to work for the US and China has be- an immediate cease-fire and come icreasingly tense in return to a political process.” recent months not only over Security and Nutrition in the World 2020 report the coronavirus - where growing, the UN warns achieving growing since 2014. and agricultural production must try went into lockdown, leaving the US is now the world’s Foreign Desk one of its cornerstone goals - erad- And while Africa has the high- be avoided, says the UN, as they them stranded and scrambling Prosecutors worst-affected country - icating global hunger by 2030 - is est levels of food insecurity, the tend to have adverse effects on to find ways to get back to their question but over China’s actions in NEW YORK: The coronavirus pan- in serious jeopardy. scourge is accelerating fastest in the production of nutritious food home towns and villages. Hong Kong and Xinjiang. demic may push another 132 mil- Most poor people around the Latin America and the Caribbean - and staples. Migrant workers wait for a bus Kosovo China stakes its claim to lion people into chronic hunger world simply cannot afford a nu- from 22.9 percent going hungry in The UN is also urging countries, during an extended coronavirus the South China Sea on the by the end of the year, the United tritious and healthy diet, which is 2014 to 31.7 percent in 2019. especially low-income ones, to lockdown in New Delhi, India leader Thaci basis of its so-called “nine- Nations warned in a new report far more expensive than the full The pandemic is also contributing revisit subsidies in the food and [File: Adnan Abidi/Reuters] dash line” under which vir- released on Monday, as it called value of the international poverty to an increase in child and adult agriculture sectors. According to the World Food Pro- Web Desk tually the whole area would on governments to adopt a set of line of $1.90 per person per day, obesity, especially for the poorest It says policy tools such as cash gramme (WFP), 33 million people belong to China. Countries policy tools to help people afford the UN says. populations that already struggled transfer programmes, school feed- in South and Southeast Asia have KOSOVO: President Hashim around the sea including quality, nutritious food. Children queue for food at a to access nutritious food. ing programmes and the subsidi- been pushed into acute food inse- Thaci has arrived for ques- the Philippines, Vietnam, Last year, two billion people suf- school in Blue Downs township The UN is calling on governments sation of nutritious foods are es- curity since February 2020. tioning by war crimes prose- Brunei and Malaysia also fered from food insecurity with near Cape Town, South Africa to implement policies and invest sential in the time of coronavirus. The UN’s State of Food Security cutors in The Hague for the claim parts of the area, as some 746 million people facing [File: Mike Hutchings/Reuters] in programmes that help reduce The pandemic risks wiping out and Nutrition report was prepared first time, saying that “no- does Taiwan. severe food insecurity, according Fighting food insecurity had pla- the cost of nutritious food and nearly half of all jobs in Africa, the by its Food and Agriculture Organ- body can rewrite history” to the UN’s State of Food Secu- teaued in recent years even before ensure everybody can afford a UN has previously warned. ization, the International Fund for over his role in the 1990s Apple to send rity and Nutrition in the World the coronavirus pandemic hit. Af- healthy diet. In India, hundreds of millions of Agricultural Development, the war. Thaci was indicted in 2020 report. ter decades of decline, the num- Policies such as direct and indi- daily wage workers are struggling WFP, Unicef and the World Health late June for war crimes corona kits to With that number now quickly ber of hungry people has been rect taxation that penalise food to make ends meet after the coun- Organization. and crimes against human- ity by a special tribunal in- employees vestigating the 1998-1999 Thousands conflict with Serbia. Kosovo DNA Russia charges ex-journalist declared independence in protest in Turkey: Ceasefire 2008, a move not recog- SAN FRANCISCO: Apple nised by Serbia. employees working remote- Ivan Safronov with treason Russia in Libya would Thaci and others are ly can now get tested for the charged with being “crimi- coronavirus without leaving DNA not benefit GNA nally responsible for nearly the house. The tech giant 100 murders” in addition to will ship Covid-19 test kits MOSCOW: Thousands Khalifa Haftar’s eastern-based self- other crimes against Serb, to its workers’ homes, the of protesters have gath - styled LNA has been on the back Roma and Kosovo Albanian company confirmed to CNN ered for a third consec - victims while he was the Business on Monday. The utive day of protests in foot after Turkish support helped leader of the rebel Kosovo news was first reported by Russia's far east against the GNA turn back his 14-month Liberation Army (KLA). Bloomberg. the jailing of a provin - “I am ready to face the new Apple has been cautious cial governor accused of assault on the capital, Tripoli challenge and succeed for about reopening its offices involvement in multiple my son, my family, my peo- and retail outlets as coro- murders. has been on the back foot News Desk after Turkish support ple and my country,” Thaci navirus cases continue to Monday's demonstrators told reporters on Monday spike in several states. The in Khabarovsk on the helped the GNA turn back ANKARA: Turkey has dis- his 14-month assault on outside the Kosovo Special- company reopened more border with China reject - ist Chambers, where ban- than 100 US stores in early ed the charges against missed prospects of any the capital, Tripoli. ceasefire in Libya saying Asked about a possible ner-waving supporters had March, but re-closed most Governor Sergey Furgal gathered. of those last month. It is as a sham and denounced a deal incorporating the operation against LNA- also offering only curbside the federal authorities. conflict’s existing front held Sirte, Cavusoglu said pickup at several stores week over the accusation tion facility to offer their The protests reflected lines would not benefit the there was a diplomatic ef- Iranian and requiring temperature DNA that Safronov, - who left support in a case they said widespread anger over internationally recognised fort to solve the issue. officials urged checks for employees and journalism and in May be- is shrouded in unacceptable the arrest of the popular Government of National “There are preparations customers at stores that are MOSCOW: Russia has came an adviser at Russia's secrecy. governor and a simmer- Accord (GNA). for an operation but we to unite allowing people inside. charged former military space agency - passed mili- Details are sparse given its ing discontent with the Foreign Minister Mevlut are trying the [negoti- The company also report- journalist Ivan Safronov tary secrets to the Czech sensitive nature and his tri- Kremlin's policies. Cavusoglu said the coastal ation] table. If there is TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme edly began offering Cov- with state treason, accusa- Republic. al is likely to be held behind The 50-year-old Fur- city of Sirte and al-Jufra no withdrawal, there is leader has addressed the id-19 nasal swab tests to tions that have sent a chill He faces up to 20 years closed doors. gal was arrested in airbase need to be turned already a military prepa- country’s parliament amid employees returning to its through Russia's media in jail if found guilty of a Ivan Pavlov, his lawyer, said Khabarovsk on Thursday over to the GNA before it ration. They [GNA] will growing divisions and unan- headquarters in Cupertino, community which has pro- charge he denies. last week that the informa- and flown to Moscow, agrees to a ceasefire. show all determination swered questions over the ex- California, in May. tested against what it said is Police took about a dozen tion he is accused of hand- where a court ruled that Khalifa Haftar’s east- here,” he said in an inter- plosion at the Natanz nuclear his unfair treatment. journalists in custody on ing over concerned Russian he should be held for two ern-based self-styled Lib- view with state broadcast- facility earlier this month. New Ebola out- The move came on Monday, Monday after they gathered arms deliveries to the Mid- months as the investiga - yan National Army (LNA) er TRT Haber on Monday. Ayatollah Khamenei called on break grows following the arrest last outside Safronov's deten- dle East and Africa. tion continues. legislators to unite. – DNA in Congo DNA Uzbekistan efforts for managing economic challenges LONDON: Ebola is spread- • ensuring the sustainable functioning of porary disability benefits in the amount of make the appropriate measures to provide In this regard, an instruction was given ing in the western Demo- Dr. Ulugbek Saydiev the economy. their average salary. A simplified proce- these enterprises with liquidity. to extend the maturity of loans of these cratic Republic of the Con- To avoid panic among the population, all dure for issuing the document on a tem- According to the preliminary estimates, enterprises, temporarily suspend the go (DRC), with nearly 50 OR the last three years, Uzbekistan necessary measures have been undertak- porary disability is set. The allowances to the pandemic affected on the level of unem- collection of tourist fees. In the regions known cases across a large is progressively implementing its en to prevent the dissemination of false families with children and childcare bene- ployment in the country and led to reduc- the governors are authorized to provide region bordering the Re- new development strategy, initiat- and inaccurate information in media. fits, which terms ended in March-June, are tion of the income of about 450 thousand deferred enterprises with payment of lo- public of the Congo and the F ed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The Since March 16, Uzbekistan closed all its extended by six months. The number of families. Appropriate measures are being cal taxes for up to 6 months. Along with Central African Republic, strategy embraces five priority areas: pub- transport connections with foreign coun- beneficiaries who receive financial support undertaken to mitigate these challenges this, tax rates on personal income for the World Health Organiza- lic administration and civil society, rule tries except cargo transportation. All in- is increased by 10 percent, up to 60 000. on the national and regional levels. An ad- individual entrepreneurs and tax on the tion (WHO) has said. of law, economy, social issues, and inter- coming vehicles are treated with special Employees of budgetary organizations ditional 1 trillion UZS were allocated for the use of water resources for farmers are Mike Ryan, the WHO’s top national relations. The global pandemic disinfectants. Charter flights are arranged who suspended their activity get their implementation of the state family business reduced by 50 percent. In this case, the emergencies expert, said on crisis led to a situation where the Uzbek- for citizens who want to return home from salaries in time. The basic foodstuffs and program. In total, 4 trillion UZS to be allo- loss of local budgets will be reimbursed Monday that 48 cases had istan government had to align the strate- abroad. All mass events, including sport, hygiene products (masks, antiseptics, etc.) cated for the family business programs this from the republican budget. been confirmed in DRC’s gic development plan with the emergency cultural and religious, have been suspend- are delivered to lonely elderly and disabled year. To date, 540 thousand families got A moratorium on tax audits will be an- Equateur province since au- measures to mitigate the pandemic effect ed. Wedding events have to be held observ- people. Extraordinary interventions have support from the nationwide charity fund nounced before the end of the year, accru- thorities announced a new on the health and wellbeing of people and ing the necessary sanitary measures. Most been undertaken to ensure the stability of “Generosity and Support” in the amount of al of interest on tax debt of enterprises are outbreak there on June 1. the economy as a whole. public organizations and all educational es- prices in the foodstuffs market. 307 billion UZS. In Uzbekistan more than suspended. Given the situation in interna- There were three addition- The first cases of infections with COV- tablishments were recommended to trans- The stability of the banking and payment 5.5 thousand medical staff were involved to tional trade, it was instructed not to apply al probable cases, he said, ID-19 emerged in the country in mid- fer their work and external connections systems has been provided by means of stop pandemic situation. It was entrusted fines in connection with overdue debts on while a total of 20 people March. In response to the challenges into the on-line mode. monetary policy instruments. By October to provide them with extra 120 percent of export-import operations, to increase the have died. “This is still a associated with the spread of the pan- More than 5,5 thousand specially trained 1, 2020, commercial banks deferred a to- salary. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and product pass through the “green corri- very active outbreak, and I demic, in March 19, the President signed health care professionals are mobilized to tal sum of 5 trillion UZS loan repayments the National Guard are monitoring the ob- dors”, and to promptly solve the problems would say it is still a great a decree on priority measures to mitigate combat the spread of infection. Two nation- for tour operators, hotel business entities, servance of quarantine by citizens. There associated with cargo transportation. concern,” Ryan told a news the negative impact of the pandemic and al level, 14 regional hospitals, and 216 san- transport and logistics firms, and other were defined special tasks of providing tax Solving the tasks set in this direction will briefing. The province in- global economic crisis. A special state itary and epidemiological establishments enterprises, including those who are expe- holidays and preferences for credit debt, the not only significantly mitigate the social cludes part of the River commission headed by the Prime Minis- provide health care measures to combat the riencing difficulties due to restrictions on allocation of budget loans to sectors most consequences of the global economic cri- Congo, he said, adding that ter Abdulla Aripov and Anti-Crisis Fund pandemic. The epidemical situation is be- trade. Also, tax holidays were granted to exposed to coronavirus sis but will also help expand the country’s it was a large geographical of 10 trillion UZS were created by the de- ing assessed based on hourly and daily data. these business entities. Recently, due to For example, there are growing risks of economic potential by creating new jobs area where communities cree. The first measures included: The social protection measures have been the relaxation of quarantine measures, 17 non-repayment of loans in the amount of and increasing output, which in the long were linked, and people • financing the measures to combat the undertaken by the government to support thousand manufacturing and 10 thousand 90 billion UZS in the hotel business, in 650 run will increase incomes and living stand- travelled long distances. spread of coronavirus infection; the groups of the population whose wellbe- construction enterprises resumed their billion UZS in the transport and logistics ards of the population. The newest outbreak is the • supporting entrepreneurship and em- ing is affected by the pandemic. The peo- activity. In most of them, cash flows de- sector, by 180 billion UZS in the catering Center for Economic Research 11th in the DRC since scien- ployment; ple quarantined with infection and suspect- creased by 3 times compared to the period sector, by 3.6 trillion UZS in foreign trade and Reforms under the tists first characterised the • expansion of social support for the pop- ed with infection, as well as persons with before the quarantine regime. The Gov- enterprises. Travel agencies and hotels con- Administration of the President disease in 1976. ulation; children under the age of 14, are paid tem- ernment and Central Bank of Uzbekistan tinue to pay a tourist fee of $ 2-3 per day. of the Republic of Uzbekistan IslamabadWEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2020 | PWWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST Briefs Armenia bears full responsibility for Iran drops India from provocative actions against Azerbaijan Chabahar Actions serve to aggravate tension in the region; The attack of the Armenian forces rail project was prevented by retaliatory measures. As a result of the combat, four servicemen DNA of the Azerbaijani army were killedand five others were wounded TEHRAN: The Iranian government has decid- which proves that it had plans ed to go ahead with the DNA to attack military positions of rail line project from the Azerbaijan.Moreover, Armenian ISLAMABAD: On July 12, 2020, Chahbahar port to Za- armed forces started to open fire the armed forces of Armenia at- hedan on its own, four on the nearby residential settle- tempted to attack, using artillery, years after it inked a deal mentsas well, putting the lives of in order to seize positions in the with New Delhi to begin civilian population under danger. direction of Tovuz district along this project along the bor- Armenia has purposefully pre- the state border between Azer- der of Afghanistan. pared for this provocative offensive, baijan and Armenia.The attack of The Iranian government which aimed to avenge Azerbaijan the Armenian forces was prevent- has cited a delay in fund- for its successful counteroffensive ed by retaliatory measures. As a ing from the Indian side military operations in the Na- result of the combat, four ser- to initiate the 628km-long gorno-Karabakh region of Azerbai- vicemen of the Azerbaijani army project as the reason for jan in response to Armenian April were killedand five others were it dropping India from the 2016 provocations, which resulted wounded. The Armenian provo- multi-million dollar project. with liberation of more than 2000 cation and shelling of Azerbaijani According to Indian me- hectares of Azerbaijani land from military positions, as well as civil- dia, the country will now Armenian occupation, including ian populated villagesacross the use around $400 million the strategically important height Azerbaijan-Armenia border from from the Iranian National of Leletepe and new positions on large-caliber artillery and mortars Development Fund, in- the Talish Mountain, as well as are still continued, till today. stead of relying on finan- liberation of 11 thousand hectares The military analysis of the re- cial assistance from In- of Nakhchevani land of Azerbaijan, cent tension in the direction ofT- dia. The railways project, including village of Junnut, by Azer- ovuzdistrict of the Azerbaijani-Ar- which will be completed baijan Army, in 2018. menian state border shows that by March 2022, witnessed Armenia, which has reflected the provocation was started by Ar- the inauguration of its its aggressive policy in the coun- menia. Armenia has purposefully track-laying process by try’s recently adopted national prepared itself for this provoca- Iranian Transport Min- security strategy, openly demon- tion. The Armenian side suddenly ister Mohammad Eslami strates that it aims to seize new started to use artillery, and as a last week. The blow to In - positions and increase tensions in result, the Azerbaijani service- dia comes in the backdrop the region instead of eliminating men were killed. The losses at the of China finalising a huge the consequences of the conflict Armenian side were caused after- $400 billion strategic part- and withdrawing its occupying wards – by the retaliatory fire of nership deal with Iran. forces from the internationally the Azerbaijani army. recognized territories of Azerbai- Armenia claimed that Azerbai- jan.President of AzerbaijanIlham UAE delays jan allegedly attacked Armenian Aliyev said in this regard: “On positions with a UAZ military ve- the one hand, Armenian leader- launch of hicle, which sounds very ridicu- ship appeals to the international Mars Mission lous and nonsense. Had Azerbai- community and asks for help to jan wanted to attack Armenia, it strengthen the ceasefire on the would not have used light UAZ line of contact of the troops, on DNA military vehicle, but armored the other hand, by carrying out fighting vehicles and other de- military provocations, it seeks to DUBAI: The United Arab structive heavy military suitable attack the territory of Azerbaijan, Emirate’s probe mission for offensive operations, exist- seize our positions, expose the to Mars was postponed on ing in the disposal of its army. civilian population, our villages”. Tuesday due to weather Armenia’s purpose in committing This provocation by Armenia conditions at the launch this provocation was not only to casts serious doubt on the es- site in Japan, the Emirates divert attention from the difficult sence of the negotiations mediat- Space Agency and the Mo- socio-economic situation in the ed by the OSCE Minsk Group co- hammed Bin Rashid Space country and the deplorable situ- chairs (Russia, USA and France) Center said. The UAE ation with regard to COVID-19. on the settlement of the Armenia mission to explore Mars The aim was also to involve the – Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh will be launched at a later Collective Security Treaty Organ- bakh conflict) into the conflict by prevailed within the CSTO, and insidious intentions. Armenia, which serve to increase conflict and theimplementation of date in July, the agency ex - ization (CSTO, which includes creating tensions on itsstate bor- the organization’s scheduled ex- This provocative act of the Ar- tensions in the region. Recently, UN Security Council resolutions plained, as weather condi- six countries of the former So- der. Armenia is trying to enslave traordinary Permanent Council menian armed forces should be Armenia was trying to strength- which demand immediate, full tions at the launch site on viet Union and does not enjoy the CSTO countries in its ugly meeting on the issue was can- seen as a continuation of the re- en its military capabilities and and unconditional withdrawal of Tanegashima Island were any mandate with regard to the policy and hide itself behind this celed. The CSTO countries also cent actions and statements of was concentrating military equip- Armenian armed forces from the not suitable. resolution of the Nagorno-Kara- organization. Common sense understand very well Armenia’s the leadership of aggressor state ment near the line of contact, occupied lands of Azerbaijan. The UAE’s Hope Probe was due to set off from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center at 12:51am UAE time on Historic Wednesday (2051 GMT Court to indict Tuesday) for a seven-month Sino-Pak coop on cotton pay rises journey to the red planet where it was due to orbit for French Zardari on Aug 4 and send back data about health the atmosphere. germplasm stressed The accountability court, during “The UAE’s space mis- of Agriculture Faisalabad Gossypium hirsutum Linn cotton is caused by CLCV, workers sion, the Arab world’s first the hearing today, directed all the DNA (UAF) and some other uni- in term terms of genetic and this virus devastated interplanetary mission, versities and scientific re- characteristics. the Pakistan cotton indus- accused to appear on August 4 will launch on Friday July DNA BEIJING: The cooperation search institutions to iden- China's cotton is known for try in early 1990s where it 17, 2020 at 12:43am UAE Water Supply is a supple- between China and Pakistan tify cotton germplasms’ its high yield, high quality caused an estimated yield PARIS: France has ap- time (July 16, 2020 at DNA mentary reference part in the collection and identifi- resistance to heat, drought, and precocity, while Pa- reduction of 30-35%. proved pay rises worth 8:43pm GMT) from Tane- of the fake bank accounts cation of cotton germplasm diseases and insect pests in kistan's cotton is famous If Asiatic Cotton (G. arbore- 8bn (£7.2bn; $9bn) for gashima Space Center,” ISLAMABAD: Former and mega money-launder- resources is of great pith different places and envi- for its resistance to heat, um)’s genetic characteris- health workers, with the the government communi- president Asif Ali Zardari ing scam reference filed by and moment," said Prof. Du ronments, and jointly pub- drought, saline-alkali and tics of resistance to CLCV government hailing their cations office tweeted. will be indicted in the That- the National Accountabil- Xiongming, Director of Cot- lished scientific research Cotton Leaf Curl Virus can be transferred into Gos- role in fighting coro- ta Water Supply reference ity Bureau (NAB) against ton Germplasm Resources papers on that. (CLCV),” noted Prof. Du, sypium hirsutum Linn. via navirus. The deal was on August 4. The Thatta the PPP leader. Singapore, Division, Institute of Cotton In addition, through the In- who received China’s distant hybridization, the signed with trade unions Research (ICR) of Chinese dustry-University-Research National Award for Ex- problem caused by CLCV on Monday after weeks Malaysia to Academy of Agricultural (IUR) cooperation, ICR has cellence in Innovation in that has troubled Pakistani of negotiations, and will Sciences (CAAS). been devoted to the train- May. He is of the view that cotton farmers for many see wages rise by 183 a allow business " For now the two countries ing of talented Pakistanis the cooperation between years will be solved. month on average. CAA clears 18 travel have exchanged over 300 in the field of basic cotton China and Pakistan in the Being in the industry for Health workers have cotton germplasm resourc- research. collection and identifica- over 30 years, Du has pub- been praised throughout es, China Economic Net Prof. Du's laboratory has tion of cotton germplasm lished 39 SCI papers in the the pandemic with regu- pilots working DNA reported on Tuesday quot- trained 11 Pakistani doc- resources is of great pith journal Nature Genetics as lar displays of public ap- ISLAMABAD: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on SINGAPORE: Allowing ing Dr. Du. As per Prof. Du, toral students (including 5 and moment. the first or corresponding preciation. But they want- Tuesday cleared the licences of 18 Pakistani pilots work- people to cross the bor- China and Pakistan have graduates), 2 postdocs and According to Prof. Du, the author. “Compared with Pa- ed more than recognition ing for Oman’s SalamAir after the Arab country’s civil der for the first time since been co-working for many 2 visiting scholars so far. prevention and control of kistan, China's germplasm and have held protests to aviation requested for the verification and clearance of most movements were years in the field of collect- Cotton germplasm resourc- many major diseases and resources research is more demand pay rises and bet- the Pakistani pilots working in Oman’s airline company. suspended because of the ing and identifying cotton es are the material basis of insect pests are very much comprehensive and system- ter funding for hospitals. The names of the pilots cleared by the CAA Pakistan are coronavirus in March, Sin- germplasm resources. basic and applied research related to the research of atic, and has advanced from The announcement came Captain Fawad Shahab, Sheikh Saifullah, Mohammad Bi- gapore and Malaysia are ICR has joined hands with of cotton. “Pakistan's Asi- germplasm resources. For phenotypic identification to as the country prepares lal Malik, Mohammad Javed, and Mohammad Rashid. resuming essential busi- Cotton Research Institute atic Cotton (G. arboreum) example, that in Asia and genotypic identification,” to celebrate a scaled- Moreover, the licences of Captain Muhammad Athar ness and official travel be- (CCRI), Multan, University is different from China's Africa the major disease of he mentioned. down Bastille Day on Iqbal, Muhammad Asif, Farhan Khan, Babar Sultan, Far- tween their countries. Tuesday, a national pub- rukh Bhatti, Sajjad Malik were also cleared, whereas, The neighbours are also lic holiday during which Captain Zia-ul-Haq, Natasha Sultan, Abbas Rizvi, Omar putting in place travel health workers will be cel- Jafar, and 3 other captains received clearances from the arrangements for their China announces retaliatory ebrated for their efforts authority. residents who hold long- during the pandemic. On July 18, the CAA had suspended licences of 34 pilots term immigration passes More than 200,000 infec- of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) suspected of for business and work in tions and 30,000 deaths holding fake degrees. the other country, their sanctions on US officials have been recorded in The notification issued by the aviation authority had said foreign ministries said in France, one of Europe’s that the licenses will remain suspended till the inquiry Chinese foreign ministry Chris Smith, Ambassador at decision and stop inter- worst-hit countries. against the pilots has not been completed. – DNA a joint statement. DNA spokeswoman Hua Chuny- Large for International Reli- fering in China's internal They hope to launch the ing revealed the new sanc- gious Freedom Sam Brown- affairs or undermining exchanges on Aug. 10, BEIJING: Beijing has an- tions at a press conference back and the Congression- China's interests. And we they said, adding that nounced sanctions against Monday, calling on the US al-Executive Commission will make further reactions they had also agreed to United States officials, in- to "stop interfering in Chi- on China. "I must point based on the development develop other schemes for cluding Senators Marco Ru- na's international affairs." out the Xinjiang affairs are of the situation." Hua said cross-border movements, bio and Ted Cruz, in retalia- Among the US officials China's internal affairs and the sanctions would take including for daily com- tion for measures announced named by Hua are Sena- the US has no right to inter- effect on Monday but pro- mutes by workers. by Washington last week tors Rubio and Cruz, both fere," Hua said. vided no further details on Before the border was over Beijing's alleged human former presidential candi- "We urge the US to imme- the measures or what they closed to people to stop rights abuses in Xinjiang. dates, US Representative diately withdraw its wrong might entail. the spread of the novel coronavirus, tens of thou- sands of Malaysians com- muted daily to wealthy Singapore to work in busi- Global virus cases surpass 13 million nesses from restaurants to semiconductor manu- facturing. The staggering number signals that the world may be losing some Malaysia is also a major of the ground it gained in addressing the pandemic source of staples for Sin- gapore, which imports LOS ANGELES: According to the most recent data The staggering number signals that the world may more than 90% of its food from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource be losing some of the ground it gained in addressing supplies, and goods have Center, more than 13 million people were confirmed the pandemic. As of July 13, there were more than been crossing the border to have tested positive for COVID-19 globally, an 570,000 deaths and 7.1 million recoveries across the since the restrictions on unsurprising milestone that follows news of re - world. In the United States alone, there were more people were imposed in cord-breaking daily confirmed cases in the U.S. and than 3.3 million confirmed cases, 135,000 deaths and mid-March. around the world. over 1 million recoveries. – DNA

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