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IslamabadSaturday, December 12, 2020 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 PM Imran Khan China says ties EU provides for protection with Pakistan 58m Euros for of tourist spots are very strong water security Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-01 Briefs India making President to inaugurate 23rd SDC false claims

Rana Farrukh ISLAMABAD: President of about vaccine Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi will India is trying to build narrative that inaugurate the 23rd while Pakistan remains epicenter of Sustainable Develop- terrorism, India is healing the world ment Conference (SDC 2020), the flagship annual Navid Miraj activity of the Sustainable Russian Development Policy Insti- ISLAMABAD: In a bid to create so-called tute (SDPI), on December soft image India is desperately trying to scholars term 14, 2020. The mega event win world sympathies falsely claiming it titled ‘Sustainable Develop- has the ability to cater to 50 per cent of Sputnik ‘risky’ ment in the Times of COV- global demand of Coronavirus vaccine. ID-19’ will be concluded on Reports suggest that Russia is all set to DNA 17 December 2020 with the start deliveries of its vaccine Sputnik V closing remarks by Prime MOSCOW: A group of researchers at to foreign markets with manufacturing in prestigious Russian universities has criti- ISLAMABAD: Governer Punjab Chaudhry Sarwar calls on Prime Minister Imran Khan. – DNA Minister of Pakistan Imran India, Brazil, South Korea and China and Khan. Conference is being cized the development of the Russian an- four other countries. Pfizer, the American ti-covid Sputnik V vaccine as “completely held on a digital platform company has already started supplying NACTA and interactive sessions unacceptable” and “ridiculous.” The crit- vaccine to various countries, the UK be- icisms were made in an open letter which can be attended by register- ing the first one. UK has already started issues PDM sets stage for ing at www.sdpi.org/sdc. raises new concerns about the lack of suf- administering vaccine to its citizens. ficient data on the safety and efficacy of threat According to further details, India claims the vaccine. Experts say Russia’s state- China says to provide 50 % of global demand for vari - run Gamaleya Research Institute, which alert ‘a historic jalsa’ ous vaccines; five COVID 19 vaccine can- is rapidly developing the vaccine, has relations with didates, including two indigenous are in ignored requests to share data, despite “We believe that the PDM’s first phase has clinical trials in India; Bharat Biotech’s public commitments to do so. DNA Pak very head has offered PH III trials to Pakistan. ISLAMABAD: National been successful, and after December 13, we The company needs 20,000 volunteers. terrorism, India is healing the world by Counter Terrorism Author- will enter the second phase”, said Bilawal strong Independent sources confided to this providing COVID 19 vaccine. ity (NACTA) on Friday is- BEIJING: China and Pa- scribe that India has started using vaccine Nevertheless, the India move seems to have sued a threat alert against kistan are diplomacy to the fullest in SAARC region scuttled after its fake network exposed in Pakistan Democratic Move- Abid Raza all-weather and beyond and will try to build narrative Pakistan and elsewhere regarding spread- ment (PDM) public gather- strategic that while Pakistan remains epicenter of ing of false information and propaganda. ing in Lahore on December LAHORE: PPP chairperson cooperative 13, saying that it could be Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on partners and attacked, media reported. Friday that a historic jalsa the bilateral According to an alert issued would take place in Lahore relations between the two PM Imran reshuffles by the NACTA, attacks on on December 13, and Paki- countries have become even the PDM leadership could stan Democratic Movement stronger in economic and be carried out in the next would send a strong mes- trade development, Chinese few days and the top-tier sage to Islamabad. federal cabinet “Just like Karachi, Pesha- Foreign Ministry Spokes- leadership of the opposition person, Hua Chunying said alliance could be assassinat- war, and Gujranwala, La- on Friday. “China and Pa- Abid Raza ed. It issued directives to all hore will also send a strong kistan are all-weather stra- concerned stakeholders for message to Islamabad tegic cooperative partners. ISLAMABAD: In a signif- improving and tightening [proving] that our puppet that the people of Pakistan aspirations for long. “We The bilateral relations have icant cabinet reshuffle, security arrangements for prime minister stands alone are in favour of democratic believe that the PDM’s first become even stronger in Prime Minister Imran the PDM gathering and po- [in the capital],” he said, ad- forces, said that the govern- phase has been successful, economic and trade develop- Khan on Friday changed litical leadership. “A meeting dressing a press conference ment and its” facilitators” and after December 13, we ment,” she said in response portfolios of three minis- of the terror outfits was also alongside PML-N vice-presi- should know that they will will enter the second phase. to a question asked by APP. ters and appointed Abdul held to plan an attack on op- dent Maryam Nawaz. not be able to stand be- Hafeez Shaikh as the Min- position leadership,” it said. The PPP chair, stressing tween the masses and their Continued on Page 06 No pressure ister of Finance. Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed has Remittances of resignations been given the portfolio PM Imran for of the Ministry of Interior who took oath as a federal prising Justice Aamir Fa- remain Pakistan ensures while Ijaz Shah, who held minister earlier today, will rooq and Justice Ghulam protection of DNA the post of interior minister, now chair the Ministry of Azam Qambrani of the Is- above $2b KSA its support ISLAMABAD: Minister for has been given the Ministry Finance. lamabad High Court ruled tourist spots of Narcotics Control. Minis- This the fourth federal cab- that the prime minister's Information Ibrar Khan and Broad- try of Railways, formerly led inet reshuffle since the PTI advisors and special assis- for Olympics 2030 Shujaat Hamza by Ahmed, has been given government came into pow- tants have no executive au- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan main- casting Shibli ISLAMABAD: Prime Min- Faraz has to Azam Khan Swati. er three years ago. thority vested in them to tained a strong momentum Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, The move comes days af- chair or become members in workers’ remittance for a ister Imran Khan has un- said the gov- derlined the need for pro- ernment will formerly finance advisor ter a division bench com- of cabinet committees. the sixth consecutive month in November with over tection and preservation not come under any pres- of environment of tourist $2billion, the State Bank of sure because of the drama spots in the country. of resignations staged by the Pakistan (SBP) reported on He was addressing a cer- alliance of opposition parties. World must take notice of Friday. Workers’ remittance emony in Islamabad on Addressing a news confer- increased 28.4% year-on-year Friday after witnessing ence in Islamabad he said the in November 2020, pushing an agreement signing be- opposition parties will never Indian propaganda: FM the cumulative flows to $11.8 tween Khyber Pakhtunkh- forward their resignations to billion during the July-Novem- wa government and World ber FY21 with a rise of 26.9% the Speaker. Shibli said PDM Shujaat Hamza / DNA Indian diplomat Bank for ECO Tourism. will fail in their designs and compared to same period Addressing a ceremony in they have no political future. summoned over CFVs last year. “This significant sador and discussed mat- Islamabad today PM said ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah growth reflects continued A.M.Bhatti ters pertaining to sports, Mahmood Qureshi on Friday called upon the model of development DNA government and SBP efforts tourism and other affairs of tourist resorts should be the United Nations and the European Un- to formalise remittances un- ISLAMABAD: Saudi Ambas- of mutual interest. Saudi such which should benefit Holiday Notice ion to take notice of and initiate a probe ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Fri- der Pakistan Remittances sador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Ambassador briefed the and local population and into a massive disinformation and propa- day summoned a senior Indian diplomat to Saeed Al Maliki on Friday The offices of daily Initiative (PRI), growing use Federal Minister that Saudi provide livelihood oppor- ganda campaign being “run by India” to record a strong protest on recent ceasefire called on Federal Minister Islamabad POST shall of digital channels amid lim- Arabia is planning to host tunities to them. This he promote anti-Pakistan sentiment on an in- violations along the Line of Control (LoC) for Inter-Provincial Coordi- remain closed on Saturday ited international travel, or- Olympics 2030. Dr Fehmi- said will made our tour- ternational level. He was addressing a press by Indian forces and stressed compliance nation, Dr Fehmida Mirza ism sector sustainable on account of weekly off derly exchange market con- da Mirza ensured all-out conference alongside Special Assistant of the 2003 ceasefire understanding. in her office in Islamabad. and help in preserving the therefore there will be no ditions and improved global support from Pakistan for Dr Fehmida Mirza warmly tourist spots. newspaper on Sunday. Continued on Page 06 economic activity,” said the Continued on Page 06 central bank. welcomed the Saudi Ambas- Continued on Page 06 – Editor ‘Pakistan-Iran cooperation Inside... European Union provides € 58m for water security vital for Pak US business council stress on region’ enhanced ties The announcement follows the signing of two new financing agreements by Noor Ahmed, Secretary, – Page 02 Ministry of Economic Affairs and Androulla Kaminara, Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan Khayam Abbasi The day when tensive agricultural and livestock The European Union will also districts to avoid massive drop- malnutrition. In the education ISLAMABAD: Speaker Na- it happened hatti – Page 03 A.M.B farming systems. provide EUR 18 million (PKR outs due to the pandemic. sector the EU is renewing its tional Assembly Asad Qa- The support will include incen- 3.4 million) in support of the The programme will also intro- commitment to helping children, iser has said that Pakistan Virgin Atlantic’s ISLAMABAD: The European Un- tives for farmers to use water Government of Balochistan’s duce innovative elements, such especially the most vulnerable, and Iran are brotherly Is- maiden Pakistan ion will provide EUR 58 million more efficiently and unleash the efforts to strengthen the edu - as work on inclusion of parallel to receive an education and be lamic countries which have flight lands (PKR 11.1 Billion) to support the potential of livestock by support- cation systems in the province. education systems in mainstream able to follow their dreams, con- strong mutual ties based – Page 04 Government of Balochistan in its ing sustainable rangelands man- The ‘Balochistan Education Sup- education policy. Ambassador of tributing to a better future for upon brotherhood and Is- Overseas Pakistanis efforts to address water scarcity agement, with a special focus on port Programme II’, will work the European Union to Pakistan, Pakistan.” Secretary EAD, Mr. lamic fraternity. urged to invest and improve access and quality of the most vulnerable groups. towards ensuring that all children Androulla Kaminara said,“These Noor Ahmed hailed the EU and Talking to Iranian Ambas- in Pakistan primary and middle-level educa- This will not only contribute to have access to basic education new programmes are the result of Pakistan’s long-term partnership sador Syed Muhammad Ali – Page 05 tion in the province. improved productivity by making and improving the quality of edu- a sustained collaboration between and appreciated the EU’s support Hussain in Islamabad today, EU, UK ‘remain The announcement follows the better use of scarce water resourc- cation. The four-year programme the European Union, the Govern- in Rural development, Education, he said enhancing ties be- apart’ on post-Brexit signing of two new financing es, but also help improve ground- will be implemented by the ment of Balochistan, and the Min- Good Governance and Rule of Law tween both countries would trade deal issues agreements by Mr. Noor Ahmed, water recharge in the medium to United Nations Children’s Fund istry of Economic Affairs to tackle under the Multiannual Indicative harness regional develop- – Page 06 Secretary, Ministry of Economic long-term.The programme will – UNICEF. It will involve local the substantial development chal- Programme (MIP 2014-20). ment and prosperity. The Iranian Ambassador Macron’s plans Affairs and Ms. Androulla Kami- also focus onstrengthening public communities in school develop- lenges in the province and unleash Ambassador of EU reiterated nara, Ambassador of the Europe- said his country values high backfired by Aliyev’s extension services to ensure farm- ment planning, help enhance the its potential. commitment of European Union ties with Pakistan and is stance: Erdogan an Union to Pakistan. ers receive appropriate support on training of teachers, and support Balochistan is one of the regions to broaden and deepen the de- – Page 07 desirable to enhance these The five-year Euro 40 Million water for agriculture and livestock. stronger education institutions. of Pakistan at greater risk from velopment cooperation with Pa- ties on the basis of trade WFP chief urges programme on water governance The programme will be imple - In the COVID-19 context, the pro- climate change, which threatens kistan, and to launch next Mul- and business. He appreci- world to help – to be implemented from 2021 mented by the Food and Ag - gramme will also focus on SOPs livelihoods. Also considering the ti-annual Indicative Programme ated the role of Pakistan for prevent famine - will contribute to the transition riculture Organisation of the for safe school reopening and op- socioeconomic impact of Covid-19, 2021-27 which will primarily be bringing regional peace. – Page 08 in the arid regions of Balochistan United Nations (FAO) in col - eration, as well as on enrolment it is crucial to invest in low water focused on priorities of the Gov- towards sustainable, low water in- laboration with local partners. and retention drives in targeted agriculture to reduce poverty and ernment of Pakistan. Picture on Back Page IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Saturday, December 12, 2020 Master Briefs changan unveils ATC seeks changan final challan alsvin in motorway case DNA KARACHI: Master Changan DNA Motors Limited has proudly unveiled the latest genera- LAHORE: An Anti-Terror- tion, Pakistan’s first Euro- ism Court (ATC) in Lahore 5 Smart sedan car, the on Friday ordered police Changan Alsvin, at a press to present the final challan conference held in Karachi in the motorway gang rape on 11th December, 2020 at case. Abid Malhi, Shafqat the Marriott Hotel. Bagga, the prime suspects The Changan Alsvin is one in the case were presented before the court by the po- of the most anxiously await- lice after their judicial re- ed sedans by not only car mand ended today. fanatics but mass-market The hearing was presided consumers. The design lan- over by the AC Judge Ar- guage of the Changan Alsvin shad Hussain Bhutta. The expresses it as a ‘smart se- court directed the police to dan’ due to its unmatched present a complete challan technology, comfort, and of the case and adjourned luxury all while providing the hearing until December the nimbleness of a hatch- 24. On September 9, the back, and that too at an ac- woman along with her chil- cessible price – truly stand- dren was waiting for help on ing by its motto – “Drive the Lahore-Sialkot motor- Your Dreams”. way after her car ran out of Danial Malik – CEO of fuel when she was forceful- Master Changan Motors ly brought out of the car at – explained some of the gunpoint and gang-raped in exclusive features, “The Gujjarpura area on the out- Alsvin brings the Pakistani skirts of the provincial. consumers an impressive array of automotive tech- Three more ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi administering oath to Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh as federal minister at aiwan e sadr. – DNA nology that is being intro- duced for the first time doctors die of in Pakistan these include; Pakistan’s first Euro5 en- coronavirus gine, Dual-Clutch Automatic Transmission, Start-Stop in Karachi Technology (SST), Tire Pak, US business council Pressure Monitoring Sys- DNA tem (TPMS), and a 7 inch KARCHI: Three doctors Human Machine Interface have lost their lives battling (HMI) that allows the user with the novel coronavirus to reconfigure multiple in Karachi, during the last stresses on enhanced ties functions such as air condi- 24 hours. According to the tioning, lighting, and locks.” Sindh health department, a He urged the new leadership of US including president elect Jeo Biden to provide direct retired doctor of Jinnah Hosp- Ashrafi tial, Dr Tahir Amin, Dr Wa- markets access to Pak products to strengthen its national economy which suffered seem-u-ddin who was working irreparable trillions of dollar loss in fight against terror in the region rejects US at a private clinic in the port city and former DG health Dr US private sector to lend finan- stable, peaceful and prosperous and stamp out spate of terrorism vate sector for direct or indirect commission Abdul Sattar lost their lives to DNA cial supports to Pakistan for Pakistan”. Iftikhar Ali Malik said were appreciated worldwide and investment in different sectors of the COVID-19. Meanwhile, as building connectivity with the Pakistan is implementing around widely acknowledged huge human Pakistan as Prime Minister Imran report many as 103 healthcare work- LAHORE: Pak-US Business central Asian region via Afghan- $30 billion worth foreign funded losses besides destruction of in- Khan has offered an excellent his- ers have lost their lives while Council Friday underscored istan.He said Pakistan is financ- projects in different sectors. He frastructure. About Pak-US trade toric package of incentives to for- DNA need of enhanced partnership ing important projects like khy- appreciated the USA’s $4.2 billion prospects, he said Pakistan 6th eign investors under one window battling the deadly outbreak ISLAMABAD: Chairman of novel coronavirus in the with the United States and the ber-Pass Economic Corridor and support under Pakistan enhanced largest country by population, its policy and all foreign investments Pakistan Ulema Council and country. According to statis- importance of regional connec- CASA-1000 ( Central Asia-South partnership agreement since trade with the US rose 0.5 per- across the world pouring in Paki- Special Representative of the tics provided released by the tivity to Central Asia via Afghani- Asia power project) for regional 2010.” He urged the new leader- cent from $5.29 billion to $5.31 stan have given full lawf protec- Health Ministry, so far 10,925 stan for greater regional integra- connectivity. He stressed the ur- ship of US including president billion in October 2020. He said tion, he added. He said 2757 Pak Prime Minister on Religious healthcare workers have con- tion besides boosting bilateral gent to fully mobilise more finan- elect Jeo Biden to provide direct Pakistan is currently 56th largest products valued $23.631 billion Harmony Hafiz Muhammad tracted the COVID-19, includ- trade. Talking to delegation of cial resources through USA’s De- markets access to Pak products to trading partner with US with $6.6 were exported to 202 countries Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi Fri- ing 6.791 doctors and 1,360 exporters and importers led by velopment Finance Corporation strengthen its national economy billion in total ( two way) during and 4096 products worth $40.07 day rejected placing Pakistan nurses and 2,774 staff of the Rana Anwaar Ul Haq here today and its private sector to achieve which suffered irreparable tril- the year 2019 while the US goods billion were imported from 212 on violators of religious free- hospitals. Overall 10,038 founder chairman Pak-US Busi- the desired results of regional con- lions of dollar loss in fight against trade deficit with Pakistan was $ countries in 2019 and this wide dom list and invited United healthcare workers have ness Council and veteran trade nectivity.He said “USA is provid- terror in the region. He said Pa- 1.3 billion. Iftikhar Ali Malik said margin must be addressed by States Commission on In- recovered their health from leader Iftikhar Ali Malik invited ing economic assistance for more kistan’s colossal sacrifices to quell that it’s high time for the US pri- boosting exports of Pak products. ternational Religious Free- the virus while 666 are under dom to visit Pakistan and isolation after testing posi- analyze the ground realities tive for COVID-19. As per the that minorities and others province-wise break, in Punjab, ‘Ready to work are enjoying complete reli- 1,600 doctors, 400 nurses and gious freedom here.Talking 638 healthcare staff contracted to media persons, he said the coronavirus. In KP, 1,260 in Pakistan’ the US report has been pre- pared on the basis of bigotry, doctors, 409 nurses and 1,153 he tried his best to do justice biasedness, lack of knowl- health staff were diagnosed DNA to the role of the historical with the pandemic. Similarly, figure. “My peers worked edge and for propaganda 2,221 doctors, 407 nurses LAHORE: Welcoming super- very hard and we can see the purposes which has no link and 519 health staff tested star Engin Altan as one of fruit of it in all your love.” with the reality. The Consti- COVID-19 positive, the report their own, Ertugrul fans in Delivering some good news, tution of Islamic Republic of said. 516 doctors, 32 nurses Pakistan were over the moon he said he was open to work- Pakistan provides complete and 93 healthcare workers in when the man himself made ing in Pakistan. “Why not!” religious freedom to minor- Balochistan, 794 doctors, 68 his way to Lahore. In a press he exclaimed. “If you have a ities, others and guarantees nurses and 106 healthcare staff conference held today, Altan good story for me, why not.” their all rights. The enacted in Islamabad, 121 doctors, two addressed the audience that He added that this was his blasphemy law has protect- nurses, and 89 health staff in showered him with love and first visit and he couldn’t get ed various lives in Pakistan Gilgit-Baltistan and 279 doc- adoration, courtesy of his an opportunity to explore and its wrong use has ended tors, 42 nurses and 176 health- popularity playing the lead the rest of the country. “But in last two years. Ashrafi care staff were diagnosed with in the historical drama series I’m aware how breathtaking asked US not to object over the coronavirus. Diliris Ertugrul. He called it the scenery is and InshaAl- Pakistani laws on the basis a pleasure that “Pakistan’s lah whenever opportunity of assumptions. Government Murad vows prime minister loves the TV knocks, I would love to visit of Pakistan and Ulema chal- series and loves me”, thank- [again] one day.” “I love the lenge the detractors to high- to strengthen ing Imran Khan for his role in Lahori food as well! It’s a bit light the misuse of blasphemy suggesting the show to Paki- spicy but very tasty,” he said, laws. Pakistan will raise the Sindh police stanis and encouraging them exclaiming “Lahore, Lahore issue with US on government to watch it. hai!” much to the delight of level and will provide facts to DNA “It’s a huge television series his fans who chanted the pop- the commission. and it’s an honour for us that ular slogan back. We’re keep- LARKANA: Sindh Chief Min- Pakistanis love it,” he added, ing our fingers crossed for a ister Syed Murad Ali Shah has thanking fans for their love Pakistani production starring LAHORE: Famous Turkish actor Engin Altan aka Ertugrul Ghazi visited Badshahi Italy sees directed Inspector General of over the last few months as Engin Altan. Police to further strengthen mosque Lahore during his two day trip to Pakistan. – DNA Pakistan strong provincial police by providing them latest equipment and economic gadgets and also impart them Coke Studio is set partner:CG latest training for performing Pak Navy and ANF seize different duties, including KARACHI: Italy considers handling riots and fighting to air episode 2 Pakistan a key economic partner in South Asia and the against terrorists and ban- about longing with a very dits. “Sindh has the honour drugs in Arabian Sea both countries are working DNA special spiritual connota- on increasing cooperation to have the oldest police force tion; a conversation taking in South Asia, therefore our The drugs, valued at approximately Rs 1.8 billion, were to be and partnership in trade, in- KARACHI: With episode place between a person vestment, defence and tech- police must be well trained, smuggled to unknown destination through Arabian Sea one of Coke Studio 2020 and their inner self where nology sectors. The econom- well-equipped, well behaved being well received by both one pleads for help from ic and defence ties between and a thoroughly profes- Force (ANF) apprehended to unknown destination Operation is a demonstra- critics and the public on the Almighty.” Excited Italy and Pakistan are getting sional.” This he said while DNA 200 Kg of Ice and 99 Kg of through Arabian Sea. The tion of PN resolve to coun- December 4, 2020, Coke about the new collabora- stronger despite COVID-19 addressing a programme or- Crystal off Jiwani, Baluch- seized drugs were handed ter illegal activities in the Studio will be launching ep- tion, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan pandemic. Italy is a major in- ganized to distribute offer let- KARACHI: In a joint oper- istan. The drugs, valued at over to ANF for legal pro- Maritime Zones of Pakistan isode 2 on December 11, said, “I don’t think anyone vestor in Pakistan. Its invest- ters among the newly Sindh ation, Pakistan Navy (PN) approximately Rs 1.8 bil- ceedings. Successful execu- and promote maritime secu- 2020. The second episode has ever experimented ment amounted $ 56 million Public Service Commission along with Anti-Narcotics lion, were to be smuggled tion of joint Anti-Narcotics rity in the region. will feature the legendary with a tarana the way that in 2019-20; up 45 per cent (SPSC) pass Assistant Sub-In- Rahat Fateh Ali Khan sing- we have tried to in this sea- from last year, It has invested spectors (ASI) here at Police ing a Tarana with classical son,” said Khan. The sec- in major projects of energy, Training School Larkana. singer Zara Madani, Wajiha ond song for the episode is pharmaceutical, chemical The ceremony was attended Naqvi performing her solo Wajiha Naqvi’s solo debut and information technology by CM Senior Advisor Nisar debut with a song about on Coke Studio perform- sectors, said Italian Consul Khuhro, Provincial Minister having faith in one’s self ing Yaqeen, a song written General in Karachi, Danilo Sohail Anwar Siyal, MNA and Ali Pervez Mehdi com- and composed by the artist Giurdanella here on Friday. Khursheed Junejo, PPP lead- ing together with Meesha herself. Carrying a modern The Italian Consul General er Jameel Soomro and IG Shafi for a catchy Punjabi pop-rock style, the song was speaking, at a local hotel, Sindh Mushtaq Maher. folk song. The first song has pronounced elements to journalists at the launch of The CM said that the Sindh for the second episode, of Indian classical instru- “ Week of Italian Cuisine in police was the oldest police Dil Tarpe, features Rahat ments, thus classifying the World”, which is an annu- in South Asia, therefore its Fateh Ali Khan and Zara as “raga rock”, a popular al event of Italy to promote performance, efficiency and Madani coming together to musical genre from the its cuisine worldwide. The professionalism must be perform a Tarana bringing 60s. With its powerful lyr- Consul General expressed upto the mark. He said that a fusion and Qawwali-like ics, Yaqeen tells the story his satisfaction over increas- the Sindh police have some flavour to the track. In the of a woman showing resil- ing cooperation between Italy old model GSM locators for song, the protagonist is ience and self-reliance in and Pakistan in many areas. which he directed the In- exhibiting distress by emo- the journey of life. “If men “Italy is becoming a major ex- spector General of Police to tionally imploring their and women are not encour- port destination for Pakistani upgrade them and purchase beloved to have mercy on aged or taught to rely on goods and services. Pakistan other gadgets and weapons. the heart; longing for the themselves or have faith posted a trade surplus with It- “o matter whatever it would comfort and peace of their in themselves, this usually aly in 2019-20,” he said adding cost to the government, he beloved’s company. Talk- leads them not really know- that against the imports of $ would arrange,” he assured ing about the song, Zara ing who they are and what 490 million, Pakistan’s exports the police department. Madani said, “This song is they are truly capable of. to Italy amounted to $730 mil- lion in 2019-20. – APP 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITESaturday, December 12, 2020 NLPD to Briefs hold day- Overseas Pakistanis urged long “Bedil AD launches Conference” annual ISLAMABAD: In connec- report tion with three hundred to invest in Pakistan years celebration of Per- ISLAMABAD: The Econom- sian poet Mirza Abdul ic Affairs Division (EAD) on Pakistan Trade Minister Shafiq Shehzad said that special incentives have been given for Qadir, National Language Friday has released its first Promotion Department annual report on Foreign investment and trade in Pakistan on the special instructions of Prime Minister Imran Khan (NLPD) will hold a day- Economic Assistance which long “Bedil Confrence” provides comprehensive excellent platform. Advisory DNA Board UK Pakistan Business on December 31. Re- analysis of Pakistan’s exter- nowned poet Iftikhar Arif nal inflows, outflows, exter- Council Dr. Ghulam Murtaza ISLAMABAD: Kashmir said that it is important to will be the chief guest of nal public debt and debt ser- the conference to pour vicing. The objective of the Investment Forum 2020 promote trade relations be- organized by UK Pakistan tween the UK and Azad Jam- l i g h t o n h i s p o e t i c v i s i o n . report is to provide readers According to an offi- including researchers, econ- Business Council was held mu and Kashmir. The Coun- in UK Pakistan and Azad cil should be given the status cial,Akhtar Usman, Dr. omists and development Ali Komail Qazalbash, partners with the opportu- Jammu and Kashmir through of an Azad Jammu and Kash- Zoom. Azad Kashmir Minis- mir Chamber of Commerce Dr. Naeem Ghazi and Tal - nity of gaining a deeper un- ib Husain Talib will also derstanding of the external ter for Finance and Health and Industry. Pakistan Trade Dr Muhammad Najeeb Naqi Minister Shafiq Shehzad said discuss about his major economic assistance posi- p o e t r y c o n t r i b u t i o n s . tion of Pakistan, said a press Khan was the Chief Guest that special incentives have and Chairman UK Pakistan been given for investment He said that the opening release issued here. ceremony of the famous The government of Pakistan Business Council. and trade in Pakistan on the Javed Malik President UK special instructions of Prime poet Akhtar Usmanís has been receiving foreign book, entitled ëíBedil economic assistance mainly Pakistan Business Council Minister Imran Khan. UK Saleem Sheikh President Khursheed Barlas, Pres- A Studyíí will also take to achieve two major strate- place during the confer- gic objectives, sustainable Pakistan Business Council ident, Pakistan Railway Pakistan Khurshid Barlas Business Council Paki- ence. The famous poet social and economic growth Manzar Naqvi will mod- as envisioned in its devel- and other senior officials and stan, said that Pakistan experts from various walks of should keep in touch with erate the session of of opment plans to reduce Bedil’s famous poetry. poverty and inequality and life attended the event. the Council of Traders Dr. Najib Naqi Khan said that and Investors to take ad- He said that he is consid - to address the fiscal imbal- ered as one of the promi - ances for enhanced macroe- it is necessary to take full vantage of the business advantage of the conducive incident in UK and Azad nent poet in Persian liter- conomic stability. ature and owns his unique The report reflects that the environment available for Kashmir. The people have investment. The Chairman rendered invaluable servic- Style. Both Mirza Ghalib government signed new and Dr Allama M. Iqbal agreements worth $ 10.4 of the Council, former Am- pecially in Azad Jammu and cil UK President Saleem through the business com- the business situation in the es in all walks of life and the bassador Javed Malik, while Kashmir can invest with full Sheikh said that due to the munity. Secretary Industry world is changing. In this Kashmir Committee is play- were also influenced by billion with various develop- him, he stated. – APP ment partners and foreign talking said that overseas confidence. Growth will be Corona epidemic, business and Commerce Khawaja regard, the Pakistan Busi- ing an important role in the banks as compared to $ 8.4 Pakistanis in Pakistan and es- achieved UK Business Coun- activities can be promoted Muhammad Ehsan said that ness Council has provided an United Kingdom as well. billion last year, registering Expert warns growth of 23.8%. to properly Under the new agreements, Capital records 319 the development partners ICCI, Pink Ribbon join dispose of are likely to disburse the committed amount in the fresh corona cases used masks next five to six years. – APP ISLAMABAD: COVID-19 ent streets of the capital to hands against breast cancer ISLAMABAD: Environ- cases continued to surge in reduce transmission of the percent women were dy- awareness about this fa - Pakistan highlighted the mentalist Mariam Bashir Gang of car the federal capital as 319 infection in the selected DNA ing from this disease. He tal disease and reducing role of his organization warned on Friday that new Corona cases were re- streets and other sectors. said being a developing its mortality rate. to fight against breast the concerned authori- lifters busted ported from the city during They also started taking ISLAMABAD: The Islam- country, it was difficult Ms. Fatma Azim Senior cancer. He said that ties should pay attention the last 24 hours, National actions on violation of stand- abad Chamber of Com- for Pakistan to provide Vice President and Ab- Pink Ribbon Pakistan to properly disposed of Command and Operation ard operating procedures merce & Industry (ICCI) treatment to every can- dul Rehman Khan Vice was in the process of the used masks otherwise DNA Center (NCOC) said on (SOPs) related with the co- and Pink Ribbon Pakistan cer patient, therefore, President ICCI said that constructing Pakistan’s these can cause a major ISLAMABAD: Anti-Car Lift- Friday. According to an of- rona while visiting marriage have signed a Memoran- threat to the environ- ficial of NCOC, as many as halls, markets and petrol it was very important to poor diet, smoking, eat- first dedicated breast ing Cell (ACLC) of Islama- dum of Understanding take preventive measures ing adulterated food & cancer hospital, which ment. Talking to a private bad Police has busted a gang 275 cases were reported on pumps by its inspection Thursday while 359 cases teams. The administration to raise awareness about to avert any bad scenario. liquids and alcohol were will be a breakthrough news channel, she said of car lifters comprising five breast cancer with joint He said that contrary to some major risk factors in breast cancer man - an estimated 52 billion members and recovered were reported on Wednes- also sealed schools, shops, day. He said so far 34,014 workshop and restaurants efforts and play a role to around 98 percent surviv - for breast cancer and agement in Pakistan. He masks would be produced fake invoices and ten vehi- control it. Sardar Yasir Il - al rate, almost 50 percent urged that society should said that breast cancer this year in all over world cles from them worth Rs. 30 cases were reported from on violation of SOPs. the federal capital while 353 The inspection teams also yas Khan President ICCI breast cancer patients in be educated to avoid us - patients will be treated but it is sad to quote that million, a police spokesman and Omer Aftab CEO Pakistan reportedly died ing these things. They with world class health - around 1.56 billion masks said on Friday. According to deaths were reported from issued notices to marriage Islamabad Capital Territory halls besides imposing Pink Ribbon Pakistan due to delayed diagnosis said that breast cancer care technology and were not properly dis- details, a special team head- signed the MoU during a as the ailment was usu - could be diagnosed at hoped that their hospital posed of after its use by ed by In-Charge ACLC Fiaz (ICT). He added 27,205 pa- fines on owners of different tients had been recovered shops. Commenting on ceremony held at ICCI. ally concealed owing to an early stage by guid - would contribute signifi- the authorities. Ahmed Ranjha succeeded to Speaking at the occa- attached taboos. He em- ing and educating the cantly towards reducing She said this negligence arrest five car thieves identi- completely. Meanwhile, on the situation, an official of the direction of Ministry of Ministry of National Health sion, Sardar Yasir Ilyas phasized for concerted women about its major the breast cancer mortal- on the part of authori - fied as Farhad, Ali, Waseem, Khan, President, Islam- efforts to create massive causes. They said that ity in Pakistan. He said ties has become a major Shehbaz and Iqba. Police National Health Services, Services said that several lo- the district administration cal level administrative deci- abad Chamber of Com- awareness by including ICCI would organize that this year, the gov - threat to marine life as team recovered ten vehi- merce and Industry said the business community, awareness sessions and ernment organized many well as life of the birds cles worth Rs. 30 million, of Islamabad had continued sions were made to control smart lockdown in differ- the disease. – APP that breast cancer was intelligentsia, media, and seminars on the causes awareness sessions about was in danger. devices used in tempering on the rise in Pakistan health experts to prevent of breast cancer and how breast cancer, which was She said that if we talk vehicles, fake stamps of var- as roughly one in eight the prevalence of breast to control it. They said laudable and hoped that about just of Pakistan, ious showrooms and invoic- No cut in patient care women was vulnerable cancer in the country. He that ICCI would also use the government would according to a report, it es from them. During the to develop it in their hoped that MoU of co - its publicity platforms to make effective policies generates around 48.5 preliminary investigation, services in PIMS life. He said that almost operation between ICCI create awareness about besides providing better million tons of solid waste it was revealed that they 30 percent of cancers in and Pink Ribbon Paki - this fatal disease. health facilities to con- a year, which has been in - used to temper the chassis ISLAMABAD: The Ministry been started to implement women were reported- stan would be instru - Omer Aftab, Chief Execu- trol this fatal disease in creasing more than 2 per- and engine numbers of new of National Health Services MTI in Pakistan Institute ly breast cancers and 3 mental in raising better tive Officer, Pink Ribbon the country. cent annually. vehicles through device and on Friday said that uninter- of Medical sciences (PIMS) Like other developing later sell them at market rupted free quality medical and in this regard the first countries, Pakistan lacks through preparing fake in- services will be provided meeting of Board of Gover- waste management in- voices. They got these tem- at Pakistan Institute of nors was held at the hos- frastructure, creating pered vehicles registered at Medical Sciences (PIMS) pital during which Dr Ha- serious environmental Excise and Taxation Offices to incoming patients even mayun Mohmund has been hazards. Most municipal of Peshawar, Lahore and after the implementation elected as chairman of the waste is either burned, Islamabad. After getting of Medical Teaching Insti- board. The spokesman dis- dumped or buried on va - the complete details, police tutions (MTI). Contradict- pelled this impression that cant spots, threatening team is making effort to re- ing the false information the fees at hospitals will in- the health and welfare of cover the fake registered ve- about MTI, the spokesman crease with the implemen- the general population. hicles. The vehicles recov- of the ministry said that the tation of MTI. He added She said the above details ered from these gangsters patient care service will fur- MTI is being implemented show that the problem of have been found stolen from ther improve in Pakistan In- for ensuring better servic- waste management was various areas of Islamabad stitute of Medical Sciences es for general public. He already going severe in and Rawalpindi and their (PIMS) with the implemen- said that the performance Pakistan while now the registration numbers are as tation of Medical Teaching of hospitals will improve used masks not to dis - follows: ADP-013 (Corolla), Institutions while the MTI with MTI and people will posed of properly will AMZ-423 (Atlas), ES-502 will also protect the rights get better health services add to it. This will not (Corolla), AKU-684 (Atlas), of hospital’s workers. at the public hospitals. He only damage the ecosys- RX-697 (Vigo), SLO-7212 He said that the govern- added all deserving and tem but also increase the (Cultus), EZ-949 (Corolla), ment will ensure provision poor patients will be able chances of spread of Cov - APC-024 (Atlas) and two of quality medical services to receive quality services. id-19, she added. She fur- other Corolla cars. to people at hospitals and He said that the MTI will ther said that not only used innovative steps are being be applicable only on those masks but also sanitizers IESCO taken in this regard. employees who will join it and all products that contain He said that the ministry while those employees who plastic must be disposed of issues power has started reformation in will not join it will continue properly adding the govern- health sector on the vision to work as civil servants. He ment should make arrange- schedule of Prime Minister Imran said that better future op- ments to recycle this waste. Khan to make improve- portunities will be available She also expressed concern DNA ments in this sector. for hospital staff with this ISLAMABAD: Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan President ICCI and Omer Aftab CEO that garbage pickers in Pa- He said that the work has system. – APP Pink Ribbon Pakistan during signing ceremony of MoU. – DNA kistan could be affected as ISLAMABAD: Islamabad there is no proper mecha- Electric Supply Company nism. – APP (IESCO) on Friday issued a power suspension program for Saturday for various areas Faisal of its region due to necessary CDA begins Park Enclave II up lift work maintenance and routine de- mosque velopment work. According to detail, CDA’s work on various residential projects is underway while considering main hall According to IESCO Spokes- the residential requirements of the city. Park Enclave II is one of these residential projects man, the power supply of de-sealed different feeders and grid will be constructed under this ISLAMABAD: The Islam- Ibrar Khan stations would remain sus- project. Work on other sides abad Capital Territory pended for the period from will be started just after the (ICT) administration Fri- 09:00am to 02:00pm Khor, ISLAMABAD: Capital Devel- completion of roads. day de-sealed the main hall Fatehpur, Mandi Bhalwal, opment Authority (CDA) be- CDA achieved another mile - of the Faisal Mosque after Scheme-, Matawa, RCCI-I,II,I- gan work of development in stone after starting the work its administration assured II,V, Sihala, Daultalah, Adhi, Park Enclave II after the delay on the project which was of the proper implementa- Bani, Katarian, Holy Family, of five years here on Friday. being neglected for last 5 tion of the coronavrius-re- F Block, Ajmal Shaheed, F-7, According to detail, CDA’s years. Work on basic infra - lated standard operating Abbaspura, Sanaullah Sha- work on various residential structure development is procedures within the vi- heed, CMH Jhelum, Shukrila, projects is underway while continued. People of the city cinity. The mosque’s hall Mandi Bhalwal, Fatehpur, considering the residential were demanding for increas - was sealed by the local ad- Khor, Sarai Alamgir, F-6 Ma- requirements of the city. Park ing to residential facilities. ministration last week over chine Mohalla, Pakhwal, Dina Enclave II is one of these res - CDA has started working on the reported violations of III-Rohtas, Madukals, Padial, idential projects. The project various projects according the health guidelines is- Col. Muhammad Akram, San- is on 659 kanal. The project - to requirements of the cit - sued by the government to dal, Gujar Khan, City Sohawa, ed cost of the project is Rs izens. While considering curb the virus spread dur- Malhawal, Galyana, Smoot, 23,73,00,00. Work on roads of the provision of residential ing its second wave, said a news release. The district Sihala, AWC Housing, Rashid Park Enclave II is underway. facilities to the masses as Minhas, Dharek, Burhan, Is- administration has strictly In the first phase the work on its top priority, CDA has lampura, Purmiana, Hameed, 9 roads is continued. 2 more prohibited the gathering announced to open new sec - within the mosque vicinity Gondal, Nard Topa, Fawara roads will be completed in the Chowk, Aminabad, Wasa. tors side by side starting before and after the prayer coming week. Total 28 roads work on delayed projects. times. – APP IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Saturday, December 12, 2020 Police held Briefs kite seller RAWALPINDI: Rawalpin- AIOU di police, in a crackdown against kite sellers and announces kite-flying, conducted raid and arrested a kite seller be- tutorial sides recovering 400 kites and seven string rolls from meetings’ his possession. According to a police spokesman, Race schedule Course police arrested Mu- hammad Jamal and recov- DNA ered 400 kites with seven ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal string rolls from his posses- Open University (AIOU) sion. A case has been regis- has announced the tutorial tered against the accused. meetings’ schedule for the He said that police, on the programs offered in autumn directives of City Police 202 semester including ma- Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi triculation, FA (General), Muhammad Ahsan Younas, FA (Dars-e-Nizami) and BA conducted raids against the kite flying ban violators and (Associate Degree). Accord- took action in accordance ing to the university’s aca- with the law. – APP demic calendar, the dura- tion of the study period for matriculation and FA pro- Rain likely grams ranges from Novem- ber, 2020 to February 2021, in capital whereas the duration of the ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Me- study period for BA (Asso- teorological Department ciate Degree) programs is Friday forecast cloudy from December 16, 2020 to weather with chances of April 10, 2021. The timings rain in capital during next for these tutorial meetings 24 hours. A deep westerly are from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. wave present over central The Vice Chancellor, AIOU, and upper parts of the coun- Prof Dr Zia Ul-Qayyum has try and likely to persist next directed all the tutors, stu- 24 hours, a MET office re- dents as well as employees ported. While, very cold in of the regional offices to North Balochistan. Howev- strictly observe COVID- 19 ISLAMABAD: Syed Zulfiqar Bukhari, special assistant to PM for overseas Pakistanis and hrd and British high commissioner er more rain-thunderstorm SoPs during these tutorial Christian Turner welcomiong the inaugural flight of Virgin Atlantic airline to Islamabad. – DNA (snowfall over the hills) is briefings. It is pertinent to expected in Potohar region, mention here that these tu- upper Khyber Pakhtunkhu- torial meetings serve to be wa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Bal- very instrumental and fruit- tistan. Fog is likely to pre- ful in engaging tutors and vail in plain areas of Punjab students for developing in- and Upper Sindh during terconnectivity and coordi- Virgin Atlantic’s maiden morning hours. nation in a system based on Rainfall recorded in (mm): distance mode of education. Balochistan: Khuzdar 07, Tutorial meetings’ schedule Nokundi 03, Dalbandin 02, is available online on the Punjab: D. G Khan 02, Khy- university website (www. Pakistan flight lands ber Pakhtunkhwa: Dir (Up- aiou.edu.pk). per 06, Lower01), Sindh: Virgin Atlantic will operate the state of the art Boeing 787-9Dreamliner aircraft on all routes Jacobabad 04, Gilgit-Balti- CTP issues stan: Astore 01. Snowfall from Pakistan, offering the airline’s Upper Class, Premium and Economy cabins. Passengers (Inches): Astore 01 inch. 10,244 Lowest minimum tempera- can take advantage of over 1,000 hours of in-flight entertainment ture’s recorded in (°C): Leh challan slips 787-9Dreamliner aircraft on all will offer a fast, efficient cargo North America. Our services will and will improve people to people -07°C, Gupis, Kalam, Para- DNA routes from Pakistan, offering the service. This will enablegrowing promote trade and provide vital links and boost trade. chinar -04°C, Skardu -03°C, on wrong airline’s Upper Class, Premium trade volumes between exporters connectivity between UK and Pa- Followed by the change in trav- Malamjabba, Bagrote and ISLAMABAD: Virgin Atlantic and Economy cabins. Passengers and importers in both the UK and kistan, enhancing already close el advice and return of England Astore -01°C. – APP parking touched down in Islamabad from can take advantage of over 1,000 Pakistan. The UK is the largest ties. It has been a monumental cricket team to Pakistan, it further RAWALPINDI: City Traffic Manchester on 11th December hours of in-flight entertainment, export market for Pakistan in Eu- effort to enable our set up in Pa- shows #UKPakDosti.” Automobile Police (CTP) Rawalpindi for the first time. The airline fol- which includes a selection of Urdu rope, transporting high volumes kistan, and I would like to thank To ensure the health and safety in order to ensure smooth lows this up with new routes de- films and TV programmes. Virgin of goods such as textiles, apparel the British High Commission and of customers and crew, Virgin At- sale rises flow of traffic on city roads parting from Islamabad to London Atlantic will offer Halal food op- and machinery. the Pakistan authorities for their lantic is implementing additional issued as many as 10,244 Heathrow on 13th December and tions for customers along with its Passenger safety is Virgin Atlan- unwavering support’. measures to offer peace of mind 40% in Nov challan tickets during No- departing from Lahore to London award-winning service. tic’s number one priority and the Dr Christian Turner, British High in the airport and when taking to ISLAMABAD: Sale of cars vember to the motorists and Heathrow on 14th December. Virgin Atlantic will offer seamless airline has implemented a ‘Fly Commissioner Islamabad, Paki- the skies. These include enhanced in the country increased by motorcyclists, parked in a UK is home to the largest Paki- connectivity via London Heathrow Safe, Fly Well’ programme during stan, commented; and thorough cleaning practices 40 per cent in November wrong way. According to stani diaspora community in the to North America, offering speedy the Covid-19 pandemic. Alex Mc- “Virgin Atlantic’s arrival in Paki- at check in, boarding gates and on- compared to same month Incharge CTP Lifter Squad world, with around 1.6 million peo- connections to destinations such Ewan, Country Manager – South stan for the first time is a historic board including the use of electro- of the preceding year. Sale Kamal Ahmed, a grand ple. The new Virgin Atlantic ser- as New York JFK, Boston and Asia at Virgin Atlantic, comment- moment. Our 1.6 million strong static spraying of high-grade disin- of cars rose to 11,914 units operation was launched vices will provide vital connectivi- Los Angeles. Virgin Atlantic will ed, “We are thrilled to bring our Pakistani diaspora in the UK is at fectant in all cabins and lavatories in November compared to against wrong parking, dou- ty for friends and relatives visiting also offer onward connectivity award-winning service to custom- the heart of our ties. 18 months before every flight, ensuring no 8,524 units during same pe- ble parking and parking in family and loved ones,in addition alongside its transatlantic joint ers in Pakistan. We are confident ago we had no British airlines surface is left untouched. Safe riod of previous year. no-parking areas. to serving growing demand for venture partner Delta Airlines to that passengers will love flying flying in Pakistan; today we have distancing will also be adhered Sale of cars during first five Special squads with lifters business and leisure travel. more than 200 destinations within with us on our cutting-edge Boeing over 20 direct flights a week to to wherever possible, and mask months (Jul-Nov) also in- were formed to control Virgin Atlantic will operate North America. As well as trans- 787 Dreamliner to London Heath- both Islamabad and Lahore. This wearing will be required through- creased by 13.58 per cent wrong parking problem in the state of the art Boeing porting customers, Virgin Atlantic row, Manchester and beyond to is a sign of confidence in Pakistan out the journey. when compared with the the city, he said adding, sale during same period of awareness banners had also the year 2019-20. According been displayed in this re- to data released by Pakistan gard at important city roads. PIAF chief Automobile Manufacturers Traffic wardens and field Association (PAMA) on Fri- officers had been directed wants focus on day, as many as 55,779 cars to take strict action against were sold in the period un- parking rules’ violators who enhancing exports der review as compared to create hurdles in smooth 49,107 units in same period in national interest, keeping of last year. The breakup flow of traffic on city roads. aside the personal agenda. DNA figures show that 2,088 He said, on the directives of Mian Nauman Kabir called City Traffic Officer (CTO) ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan for a holistic approach to units of Honda civic and city Rawalpindi, orders had been Industrial and Traders Asso- speed up economic growth, were sold during Novem- issued to all the field officers ciation Front chairman Mian as COVID-19 has adversely ber this year as compared to take action in accordance Nauman Kabir has asked the impacted the world’s econ- to the sale of 1,074 units with the law against double government to focus on accel- omy as well as Pakistan’s last year, thus showing a parking, wrong parking and erating exports volumes and trade and industrial sectors. jump of 94 percent. Toyota one-way violators particular- prioritize the trade issues The PIAF Chairman said Corolla cars’ sale however ly on Murree Road, Airport with a view to achieve con- the government has already witnessed negative growth Road, Mall Road, Peshawar sistency in current account missed its annual export of 21.54 per cent as it went down to 1,704 units in the Road, Raja Bazar, Commer- surplus, otherwise, the eco- target for the first two years. corresponding month from cial Market, Sadiqabad and nomic problems and balance For the current fiscal year, 2,172 units in same period other congested areas to en- of payment could further dis- the export target was reset turb. The PIAF chairman, in of previous year. Suzuki sure smooth flow of traffic. at $27.7 billion, requiring at a joint statement along with least 6 percent growth. He Swift also witnessed a neg- All out efforts were being vice chairman Javed Siddiqi, said the government has to ative growth of 38 per cent made to regulate city traffic, said the low exports vol- formulate long-term and con- as its sale fell to 114 units he said and urged the citi- ume and rising trade deficit sistent policies for the revival from 184 units in November zens to cooperate with traffic were chronicle issues which of industry and considerable 2019. Similarly, the newly police so that road problems should be resolved perma- improvement in exports, as launched Toyota Yaris also could be resolved and people nently. He said exportable contrary to regional coun- witnessed a decline as its could be facilitated. – APP items should be produced tries, Pakistan’s exports have sale plunged to 2,338 units in accordance with the inter- remained stagnant during in November from 3,058 ICRC national demand to fully ex- the past 40 years, and unless units last month. – APP ploit the benefit of GSP-Plus attention was paid to all fac- announces art status. He said that several tors that hamper industrial industries and sectors were and exports growth, the ISLAMABAD: Delegation of RCCI led by President. Mohammad Nasir Mirza visited visited SECP competition neglected in past. He said country might not be able Mari Petroleum and met with CEO. Fahim Haider. President thanked MPCL for decisions should be made to achieve desired results. unveils CIA winners its participation in the CPEC CARs Gwadar event. – DNA regulations ISLAMABAD: The Interna- tional Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Friday an- DNA nounced the winners of the Chinese envoy apprised about functioning of ISSI ISLAMABAD: The Secu- art competition. Through the rities and Exchange Com- promotion of arts and local tal- Dr. Talat Shabbir briefed the Ambassador about the working of CPSC, its achievements in the mission of Pakistan (SECP) ent, the competition aimed to has notified the Corporate promote empathy and respect past two years and also shared the planned activities for the upcoming year for healthcare workers during Insurance Agents Regula- tions, 2020. A press release the COVID-19 pandemic. ing as a forum for learning provides policy inputs to the Later, an interactive session on the emerging regional and The ICRC received ninety en- issued by SECP on Friday DNA about Chinese society, histo - Government and relevant was held between DG ISSI and international geopolitical de- said that the initiative was tries for the competition. The ry, culture, politics, economy, stakeholders on Pakistan-Chi- Ambassador Nong Rong. DG velopments and its impact on first prize went to Muhammad aimed to strengthen the ISLAMABAD: China-Pakistan and government, and also, it na relations. ISSI apprised the Ambassador China-Pakistan relations. regulatory regime for distri- Talal, second prize to Muham- Study Centre (CPSC) at Insti - mad Umer Khan, and third Ambassador Khalid Mahmood, bution of insurance through prize to Zil-e-Fatima Naeem. tute of Strategic Studies Islam - Chairman BOG ISSI conclud - corporate insurance agents, Each winner will be awarded abad (ISSI) hosted H.E. Am - ed the meeting by thanking including bank assurance. a cash prize of Rs 100,000, Rs bassador Nong Rong, Chinese the Ambassador Nong Rong The regulations also in- 80,000 and Rs 60,000 respec- Ambassador to Pakistan. for visiting ISSI. clude code of conduct for tively. Apart from the top three Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad The Institute of Strategic corporate insurance agents winners, Noor Fatima, Hafsa Chaudhry, DG ISSI, welcomed Studies is an autonomous, of insurance companies to Saleem and Rana Salman re- the Ambassador on his first non-profit research and anal - clearly define their role and ceived special mentions on visit to ISSI and briefed him yses organization. It is de - responsibilities while deal- behalf of the judges and the about the structure of ISSI and ing with the policyholders. ICRC, with a cash prize of Rs voted to provide an in-depth its contribution in enhancing understanding and objective The regulations also aimed 30,000 for each. Launched as at curtailing the issue of part of the Healthcare in Dan- China-Pakistan ties. Director analyses of regional and glob - China-Pakistan Study Centre, al strategic issues, affect - mis-selling and ensure pro- ger (HCiD) initiative’s Bharosa vision of maximum and Karein campaign, the competi- Dr. Talat Shabbir briefed the ing international peace and tion was centered around the Ambassador about the work - clear information regarding security. The Institute also company’s term and condi- themes of celebrating health- ing of CPSC, its achievements promotes a broad-based and tions of an insurance policy. care heroes, destigmatizing in the past two years and also informed public understand- healthcare, and promoting The regulations also include shared the planned activities ing of vital issues affecting measures to promote tech- kindness and inclusion during for the upcoming year. He the COVID-19 pandemic. Pakistan and the international nology driven modes of cor- said that the centre was serv - community as a whole. porate insurance agents. Saturday, December 12, 2020 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti China’s nuclear Deputy Editor: Abid Raza Inclusion needed n a critical letter to the PM late last this week, Asia Inter- aspirations Vol: 01 Issue: 222 net Coalition (AIC) voiced the concerns of major technol- Email: [email protected] ogy companies regarding the new social media rules, ti- By Muhammad Omar Iftikhar I Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 tled Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Online Content Rules n an attempt to achieve a competitive advantage in the do- Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad 2020, implemented in the country. Given the fact that they main of nuclear technology, China recently launched its are some of the biggest stakeholders in the matter, their de- nuclear sun. According to sources, the HL-2M Tokamak mand for greater inclusion in the decision-making process is I justified. It is imperative that the government accommodates reactor will provide a source of clean energy. The reactor is run on magnetic fields that combine hot plasma. It is report- their needs because otherwise, they may threaten to suspend ed that the temperature of the core of this reactor can reach all operations in Pakistan. over 150 million degrees Celsius. China’s ambitions to work According to AIC, PTA agreed to provide a draft copy on nuclear fusion energy and now making the first success- of the rules in a bilateral meeting. However, the amend - ful stride in this regard will gain global attention. China is ments were passed without any consultation, thereby planning to collaborate with France, where the scientists are inviting doubt over how credible the process has been. already working on the International Thermonuclear Exper- The giant firms like Facebook and Google have asserted imental Reactor. While China has been striving to produce a that the lack of transparency has created a trust deficit smaller-scale nuclear reactor since 2006, the HL-2M Tokam- between them and the authorities. Furthermore, they ak reactor will be a step forward in China’s plans to create a pointed out that the rules passed are legally questiona - clean energy source. In the years to come, the world’s natural ble because they are not suited for global internet plat - recourses will be depleted beyond measure. They are already forms and rob users of rights to expression and privacy— being consumed at a rapid pace. An alternate clean source of going beyond the ambit of the Prevention of Electronic energy was required to pursue micro and macro level oper- Crimes Act of 2016 (PECA). ations related to trade, commerce, transportation, manufac- This lack of inclusivity in policymaking goes against turing, and other fields. With the mammoth costs of creating the essence of democracy, a form of governance that and running the HL-2M Tokamak reactor, China has teamed demands for all voices to be represented, and must up with several countries. They include the European Union, be corrected by the government. It is vital to under - Japan, the Republic of Korea, Russia, the United States, and stand that such rules not only affect the end user but India. With nuclear fusion energy, the world will harness an- also the diverse internet and social media platforms other source of energy that may replace natural alternate en- available. Thus, it is criminal to neglect the relevance ergy sources. The humans’ dependency on the sun may as well of these companies.Fortunately, it is well within the become a secondary concept when most or all of the commercial power of the government to make this right, so long needs to produce energy will be fulfilled by the HL-2M Tokamak as they act urgently. They can choose to engage with reactor. This may represent a daunting futuristic reality where the AIC now and amend the rules in a way that facili - humans are capable of producing clean energy that can facilitate tates their needs as well. This will prevent them from them to live on isolated areas on Earth or transfer the same tech- boycotting the country and suspending their services nology to the Moon, in case there is a plan to create a research indefinitely—an act that will surely take Pakistan dec - and residential base on the Moon. ades back in the field of technology. The day when it happened evokes anguish and spine-chilling memories not as much conducive as it was in the case witnessed their friends and their teachers die By Mehr Ispahani of the drab morning on which the Taliban of the Swat operation. On the night of June in front of them. They watched the horrors of assailants stormed the school and opened 8, 2014, the terrorists launched a brazen the gore massacre and the grim darkness of indiscriminate firing on the students. attack at Karachi airport killing 28 people. death. But yet these students faced the grisly The tragic incident hardened Pakistan’s re - The post-operation intelligence confirmed reality and firmed their resolve for attaining solve in fight against terrorism and brought that planning of this attack took place in the education. the nation together. Four terror convicts terrorist sanctuaries in North Waziristan. The students who lost their lives that identified as MaulviAbdus Salam, Hazrat Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ─ a terror - day and those who survive dare the Ali, MujeeburRehman and Sabeel were exe - ist outfit took the responsibility thereby peaceful warriors of this battle; and cuted at a high security prison in Kohat for challenging the writ of the state. The gov - hold the torch of hope for victory.The their involvement in the APS attack. They ernment launched a full-scale operation in incident prompted the civil and military were sentenced to death by the military North Waziristan Agency on June 16, 2014; leadership of the country to unite and courts.Pakistan men linked to December’s Operation Zarb-e-Azb(Swift and conclusive launch a national action plan against massacre. The role of the Armed Forces strike). On the night of June 8, 2014, the ter - terrorism. The barbaric killing of in - is appreciated in uprooting the terrorists rorists launched a brazen attack at Karachi nocent children melted the hearts of from their so-called safe havens. airport killing 28 people. The post-opera - those who have been on a killing spree Since the establishment of military courts, 345 tion intelligence confirmed that planning of across the world for years now. A lot of Five accused were terrorists were given death penalty and 296 this attack took place in the terrorist sanc - effort was put in by the teachers and rigorous imprisonments of varied durations, tuaries in North Waziristan. Tehrik-e-Talib - the staff. They not only kept themselves also acquitted. Those, ranging from life imprisonment to a minimum an Pakistan (TTP) a terrorist outfit took composed but also guided the students who have been duration of five years. Five accused were also the responsibility thereby challenging the towards life. Operation Zarb-e-Azb has acquitted. Those, who have been given death writ of the state. The security forces, in col - successfully been completed by Febru - given death penalty, penalty, included masterminds, executers and laboration with law enforcement agencies, ary 2017 after achieving the desired re - included masterminds, abettors or facilitators. During the last two continued their surge in urban areas to sults, replaced with another operation decades, Pakistan has been the worst hit coun- eliminate hiding terrorists. Since remnants named ‘Radd-ul-Fasaad’ to conduct Coun - executers and abettors try by terrorism. More than 70,000 citizens of the terrorists fled away to far flung areas ter-Terrorism operations by Rangers in including 6,900 security personnel have per- of Balochistan focus of intelligence based Punjab, to keep continue the ongoing or facilitators. During ished due to terrorism and alongside inflict- operations also shifted accordingly.“Out of operations across the country, focus the last two decades, ing the loss of $123 billion to the state. The suffering have emerged the strongest souls; on more effective border security man - year 2008 witnessed the worst onslaught of the most massive characters are seared agement, countrywide explosive control Pakistan has been the terrorism in Pakistan. During that year, 2,267 with scars.” – Khalil Gibran. These children and de-weaponisation and pursuance of worst hit country by Pakistani citizens were killed in 2,148 terror- who seek education are a promise for a bet - National Action Plan. The brazenness of ist incidents that included 63 suicide attacks. ter future of Pakistan. These children are a the APS massacre united all the political par - terrorism. In May 2009, the government launched a promise of peaceful Pakistan. These children ties and military leadership of the country to t began like any other morning in Pe - military operation called Rah-e-Raast (the are a dream of prosperous Pakistan. These unanimously condemn the attack and make shawar’s Army Public School. Students Right Path) in Malakand (Swat) Division children are the warriors of light in the battle the National Action Plan (NAP) to eradicate were busy with their books while teach - against terrorists. More than one and a half with darkness. These students of the APS Pe - terrorism. The blood of the innocent united I million people had to be temporarily dis - shawar are the real heroes of our nation. They the nation against all forms of extremism, ers delivered lectures. At least 132 students and nine teachers were killed in the assault placed before the launch of this operation. witnessed their friends and their teachers die terrorism, violence and hatred. On this day with around the same number injured. Fol - In 2009, another military operation, Rah-e- in front of them. They watched the horrors of while paying tribute to our young martyrs, we lowing a military rescue operation, the Nijat (the Path of Riddance) was launched the gore massacre and the grim darkness of also laud the sacrifices of our armed forces, siege ended around eight hours after it be - in South Waziristan Agency after the Swat death. But yet these students faced the grisly police and law-enforcing agencies in the fight gan with all six militants killed. Marked as operation. The gains of this operation could reality and firmed their resolve for attaining against the scourge of terrorism. the ‘Black Day’in Pakistan, 16thDecember not be consolidated due to lack of required education. These students of the APS Pesha - (The writer is Peshawar public support; the environment was also war are the real heroes of our nation. They based freelance columnist) Government hospitals are giving death instead of life! he saved the life of all humanity and whoev - cident. However, the entire responsibility is attitude towards people has not been hidden Attiya Munawer er kills one person, it is as if he has killed being shifted to the oxygen supply company to from anyone. So, the incidents that happen to the whole humanity. Our society is very de - save itself. According to the preliminary investi- the patients on a daily basis demand special at- manding of the implementation of Islamic gation, on December 4, a company called Paki- tention of the government. The same will hap- teachings, but the consciousness of Islam is stan Oxygen had supplied 3,700 cubic meters of pen after the investigation into the Teaching not common here, that is why human lives oxygen, while the hospital tank could store up Hospital Peshawar incident, as it has been hap- are being mistreated in hospitals, and the to 7,000 cubic meters of oxygen. In this regard, pening before, because in hospitals across the recent example of which is the tragic inci - the General Manager Administration of Oxygen country, from the management to the doctors dent of Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar Company has clarified that the same hospital and staff, there is a mafia wreaking havoc on where seven patients, including five COV - needed 30,000 cubic meters of oxygen in Octo- government hospitals that guarantees the de- ID-19 patients, died due to lack of oxygen in ber, which they supplied. While in November, velopment of private hospitals. Unless this ma- the hospital. The management seems to be when the hospital asked for more supply, they fia is stopped, there will be no positive change negligent in this incident, but the manage - provided about 60,000 cubic meters, which is in the condition of government hospitals. ment is placing the entire responsibility on about 2,000 cubic meters on a daily basis. The The PTI government is taking most of the the oxygen supply company to save itself. oxygen company had supplied the hospital with steps to provide health facilities to the people, It is very unfortunate that irreparable loss of excess oxygen on December 4, keeping in view but the common man is deprived of the fruits seven precious lives has taken place, but in - the November average supply, while the hospi- of the government’s measures. The govern- It is very unfortunate that stead of being ashamed, those responsible are tal management has been claiming after the in- ment ministers seem to be dynamic as far as blaming each other, it is beyond comprehen - cident that the company’s vehicle was delayed statements are concerned, but in practice the irreparable loss of seven sion that the incident took place in the hos - due to oxygen problem. The oxygen company performance is zero. On the other hand, from precious lives has taken pital and the oxygen supply company is being has termed this claim as ‘false’ and saidthat the the construction of hospitals to the purchase of held responsible. While the company’s job is hospital administration was saying it to cover modern equipment, corruption has reached its place, but instead of being to provide oxygen, it is the job of the hospital up its incompetence. The hospital administra- peak, but there is no one to hold it accounta- administration and doctors to provide oxygen tion called when the supply ran out and we im- ble. There is an extreme indifference in govern- ashamed, those responsible to the patients and take care of them. The in - mediately sent a vehicle, which can be checked ment hospitals that death is being given instead are blaming each other, it is cident took place at night and the administra - from hospital records. of giving life and these death dealers are none tion is being informed about it the next day at The management of this hospital did not extend other than their own Messiah who is depriving beyond comprehension that noon. It entirely shows the negligence of the the contract of Oxygen Company in a timely the patients of the right to breathe by not giving administration, even knowing that the Coro - manner and did not even inform the company them oxygen. The government will have to take the incident took place in navirus pandemic has engulfed the entire about the timely supply as per its requirement. steps to improve the performance of the hospi- the hospital and the oxygen country. How can such shortcomings be tol - Due to this irresponsible behavior, seven pre- tal management. The presence and continuity erated in the treatment of patients? Although cious lives were lost but the administration is of oxygen supply in the hospitals is a must, in supply company is being the hospital’s board of governors has set up a showing great shamelessness and arrogance. which case any kind of negligence will result committee to investigate the incident, there This is not the first case of death of patients in the said incident. In view of the dangerous held responsible is a need for those found responsible to be se - in the country. Numerous such incidents have situation of the hospital, it should be made n a civilized society, the importance of verely punished rather than replaced or fired, filled the history of government hospitals,which possible to provide oxygen to the patients human life in general and in Islam in but we do not have a tradition of punishment. shows how bad the condition of all government from time to time in the hospitals, so that the I particular is immense. Islam says, who - The management of Khyber Teaching Hospi- hospitals in the country is. From the hospital patients could not be put to death as a result ever saves the life of one person, it is as if tal seems to be clearly responsible for the in- administration to the staff, their irresponsible of any negligence in the future. IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Saturday, December 12, 2020 ‘3 weeks Briefs preparation cannot be Haris returns done in one to Melbourne week’ Stars for BBL 10 Sports Desk KARACHI: Pacer Haris Rauf KARACHI: Misbah credited will return to the Melbourne his troops for making sacri- Stars squad for the ongoing fices in these tough times Big Bash League (BBL) sea- which is not just good for son 10. The 27-year-old Haris international cricket to go will be available to play for forward but for New Zealand Stars in January. Haris inclu- Cricket too. “It is important sion in the Stars squad was for everyone to take the confirmed after the schedule sport forward and has to of South Africa’s tour of Pa- make sacrifices just like Paki- kistan was announced. The stan cricket gave here in New scheduling of three T20Is af- Zealand,” he added. Misbah ter two Tests paved the way accepted that the bowlers in for Haris to rejoin Stars. the team don’t have experi- Haris is currently in New ence of that caliber but still, Zealand with Pakistan’s they are pacers who have T20I squad ahead of their been playing consistently. series against the Black “It’s a new learning curve for Caps later this month. Paki- bowlers wherever they go stan will face New Zealand but still Shaheen Shah and in three T20Is on Decem- Wahab Riaz have the experi- ber 18, 20 and 22 before ence, Haris Rauf has played two Test matches, starting in Australia. Yes, experience on December 26 and Janu- of high stature isn’t in the ary 3. Haris was an integral team but they are getting part of Stars last season into that groove where they where he took 20 wickets can surprise on the given in his 10 matches, includ- day,” he added. Misbah be- ing a memorable hat trick lieves that the series against against the Sydney Thunder New Zealand would be diffi- at the MCG and five wickets BAKU: Ramiz Ayvaz oglu Hasanov, deputy foreign minister of Azerbaijan visited the embassy of Pakistan to sign the condolence book opened for cult but they can match up against the Hobart Hurri- former Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali. Pakistan ambassador Bilal Hayee was also present at the occasion. – DNA with the Kiwis as they have canes in Moe. quality in bowling but admit- ted it would be a challenging task for batters. It must be Imad Wasim noted that the team is un- signs BBL der training and is playing EU, UK ‘remain apart’ on intra-squad practice match- deal es at the events center in Queenstown. They will travel to Auckland on De- Sports Desk cember 15 for a T20I series MELBOURNE: “I’m very post-Brexit trade deal issues against New Zealand, start- happy that I can come back ing from 18 December. to the Melbourne Stars this to privileged access to the EU mar- ations. The main disagreements are this equivalence between the UK and season and play at the MCG Foreign Desk ket,” von der Leyen said. over how much of the EU rules the the EU which basically means that again,” Haris said in a state- “We will decide on Sunday whether UK will follow after the transition whatever new laws they brought in PDM sets ment released by Stars. LONDON: The UK and EU “remain we have the conditions for an agree- period, how any deal will be enforced we would have to follow or else face stage for ‘a “It was an unbelievable apart on fundamental issues”, the EU ment or not.” Ursula von der Leyen’s and disputes resolved, as well as fish- punishment, sanctions, tariffs or journey last season and Commission president said Friday. remarks came ahead of the Sunday ing rights in UK waters. Johnson whatever,” said Johnson. historic jalsa’ changed my life in so many Speaking at a news conference in deadline, which was agreed Wednes- said Thursday night that there is a The trade deal needs to be finalized From Page 01 ways. The Stars fans were Brussels on the closing day of the EU day night in a meeting with British “strong possibility” of no trade deal and ratified should it be agreed upon And all of you will see that very supportive of me and I Council meeting, Ursula von der Ley- Prime Minister Boris Johnson in with the EU. He said the ministers before the transition period ends to this government will pack can’t wait to play in front of en said negotiation teams from both Brussels. “One way or the other, in agreed with him that “the deal on the avoid chaos for businesses. its bags itself,” he said. Bil- them again. The support of sides are working on those differenc- less than three weeks, it will be new table is really not at the moment right The UK left the EU at the end of Jan- awal, replying to a question, all the Pakistan community es. “We have repeatedly made clear beginnings for old friends,” von der for the UK,” adding that he told the uary, but a transition period to allow said that all the parties in in Melbourne was fantastic to our UK partners that the principle Leyen added. On Sunday, the UK agreement to continue to work on a Cabinet to get ready for a no-deal exit. the parties to work on a trade deal PDM were political parties and hopefully we can put in of fair competition is a precondition and EU will decide whether there is post-Brexit trade deal or end negoti- “They’ve brought back the idea of kicked in until the end of the year. and that they would not want some big performances this to create such a situation season.” he added. Haris will that benefits a “third force”. be the third Pakistani to play Speaking on the decision to in BBL 10 as Imad Wasim will Stokes, Archer submit resignations, Bilawal represent Melbourne Rene- Pakistan confers civil said that he would take the gades while Dilbar Hussain matter up with his party’s will play for Stars. rested for England’s Central Executive Commit- award on Chinese minister tee. Meanwhile, Maryam World must ul Haque conferred the “Hi- stan-China friendship. Zhong stated that the award tour of SL thanked Bilawal for inquir- DNA lal-i-Pakistan” civil award of In his capacity as Minister was not only a personal ing about PML-N supremo the second on Jan. 22. Both Pakistan upon Mr. Zhong for Commerce, he had been honor bestowed by the Nawaz Sharif’s health and take notice Sports Desk will be behind closed doors. BEIJING: Pakistan has Shan, on behalf of the Presi- instrumental in promoting President of Pakistan but expressing his condolences England will be subject to over her grandmother, Sham- of Indian awarded Zhong Shan, Min- dent of Pakistan at a special the 2nd phase of the Paki- also a symbol of the trust LONDON: All-rounder Ben quarantine in Hambantota on im Akhtar’s, death. ister for Commerce with the Investiture Ceremony held at stan-China free-trade agree- and confidence Pakistan re- Stokes and fast bowler Jofra arrival in Sri Lanka. During propaganda: “We ate together [..] and “Hilal-i-Pakistan” award in Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. ment, which came into effect posed in the time-honored Archer have been rested for that period, the players will FM recognition of his outstand- Speaking at the ceremo- at the start of 2020 and facil- all-weather strategic coop- England’s two-test tour of Sri able to train for five days from spoke on several matters ing services towards Paki- ny, the Ambassador said itating Pakistan’s active par- erative partnership. Chi- of PDM and the upcoming From Page 01 Lanka in January, but both Jan. 5-9 at the Mahinda Ra- stan and strengthening of the award recognized Mr. ticipation in headline events na’s Ministry of Commerce will return for the series in japaksa International Crick- jalsa,” she said. The PML-N to the Prime Minister Pakistan-China relations. Zhong’s contributions as a such as the China Interna- would continue to deepen vice-president, slamming (SAPM) on National Securi- India the following month. et Stadium. The series was According to Gwadar Pro, great friend of Pakistan and tional Import Expo and the economic and trade ties The duo were omitted from the Centre, said that they ty Moeed Yusuf, regarding a called off in March because of Ambassador to China Moin an ardent advocate of Paki- 17th China-ASEAN Expo. with Pakistan. the 16-player squad and sev- the COVID-19 pandemic with were considering holding a report released earlier this en travelling reserves named England already in Sri Lanka. dialogue “after they realised week by the Brussels-based by the England selectors on As well as Stokes and Archer, that their government is slip- EU DisinfoLab. In a new Friday. “The national selec- Surrey batsman Rory Burns ping away from them”. investigation, titled Indian tors will provide a block of will miss the Sri Lanka tour Maryam reiterated that the Chronicles, the group ex- rest for all multi-format play- as his wife is expecting their jalsa would be held at Mi- posed another Indian net- ers at various points over the first child during the second nar-e-Pakistan. work that aims to reinforce winter period,” the England week of January. Ollie Pope, pro-Indian and anti-Pakistan and Wales Cricket Board recovering from a shoulder (and anti-Chinese) feelings (ECB) said in a statement, injury sustained in Septem- Indian in India. Addressing Friday’s confirming both will return ber during the home test press conference, Qureshi for the India series. England series against Pakistan, will diplomat said that Pakistan has been depart on Jan. 2 and will play join the squad and continue summoned consistently alerting the in- both tests at the Galle Inter- his rehab in readiness for the ternational community to national Cricket Stadium, the four-match test series against over CFVs India’s designs and inten- first starting on Jan. 14 and India starting in February. From Page 01 tions and that the findings Due to “indiscriminate of the report “corroborated and unprovoked firing” our stance and stamped our Team Green by the Indian occupation claims”. After discussing forces in in Hotspring the results of the report and Sector of the LoC on Dec its implications, the foreign beats Team White 9, a 55-year-old woman minister called upon the in- Shah Afridi took 6 wick- had suffered serious in- ternational community and juries, the Foreign Office international institutions to DNA ets for Team White. Team White led by Shadab Khan said in a statement. take action on its findings. It noted that Indian oc - “We urge the UN human QUEENSTOWN: Team was given a revised target Green has defeated Team of 175 runs in the allotted cupation forces along rights machinery [...], the the LoC and the Work - UN High Commissioner for White in the second scenar- 20 overs. They managed to io-based practice match. score only 160 runs for the ing Boundary (WB) had Human Rights [...] as well as been continuously tar- human rights experts to take Team Green posted 150 loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. geting civilian populated a serious look as to how a runs for the loss of eight Zeeshan Malik scored 50 areas with artillery fire, prestigious platform such as wickets in 20 overs after while Haider Ali made 45 heavy-caliber mortars and the human rights council was opting to bat first. Mo- and Abdullah Shafiq scored automatic weapons. thus misused,” said Qureshi. hammad Hafeez and Babar 35. Wahab Riaz, Usman Qa- This year, India has com - The foreign minister said that Azam scored 48 and 40 dir and Imad Wasim took mitted 2,940 ceasefire it is necessary that govern- QUEESTWON: Pakistani players in action during 2nd practice match ahead of NZ series. – DNA runs respectively. Shaheen two wickets each. violations, resulting in ment-owned and sponsored martyrdom of 27 people organisations are scrutinised and serious injuries to and denied UN platforms if they are found “spreading 247 innocent civilians. In fake news and hate”. Qureshi the meeting with the Indi - mentioned that this disinfor- an envoy, the FO said kill - US set to sanction Turkey over Russia deal ing of innocent civilians mation network had manip- US action. Having forged a work- was condemned as de- ulated EU parliamentarians Monitoring Desk ing relationship with Erdogan, and abused the legal institu- plorable and “against all U.S. sanctions would Trump long opposed US sanctions established humanitarian tion by using the EU letter- WASHINGTON: The United against Turkey despite the advice head. “We also urge EU au- norms and professional States is poised to impose sanc- of advisers. Officials in his admin- military conduct”. thorities to take notice of this tions on Turkey over its acquisi- ‘disrespect’ Turkey: Erdogan istration internally recommended massive campaign against Pa- tion last year of Russian S-400 air ISTANBUL: President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday U.S. sanctions over Turkey’s pur - sanctions against Ankara in July kistan and not let their legal defense systems, five sources in- chase of Russian S-400 missiles would be disrespectful of a NATO ally, after sources said 2019, when the Turkish govern- Pakistan institutions and frameworks cluding two US officials told Reu- Washington was poised to take the step likely to worsen bilateral relations. ment started taking delivery of be abused in such a blatant ters on Thursday, a move likely to Turkey’s lira tumbled nearly 2% after Reuters, citing sources, reported U.S. sanctions are the S-400s, sources familiar with ensures KSA manner,” the foreign minister worsen already problematic ties set to be announced as soon as Friday and target Turkey’s Defence Industries Directorate. the matter told Reuters. said. “Additionally, we call on its support between the two NATO allies. They would be enacted by U.S. President Donald Trump as President-elect Joe Biden pre - But sanctions appeared likely even the EU parliament to begin The long-anticipated step, which pares to take office on Jan. 20, and could test diplomacy already strained by disputes if Trump did not act, the sources a credible investigation into for Olympics is likely to infuriate Ankara and ranging from the conflict in Syria to a Turkish cleric living in exile in the United States. said. The final version of the $740 the manipulation of the EU severely complicate relations with “For America to get up and confront Turkey with a matter like CAATSA is disrespectful to billion annual US defense authori- 2030 parliament and its legislative the incoming administration of a very important NATO partner,” state-owned Anadolu agency cited Erdogan as saying of zation legislation, which the Sen- process by these fake organ- From Page 01 President-elect Joe Biden, could the so-called CAATSA sanctions, which target weapons deals with Moscow. ate is expected to vote on as early isations involved in anti-Paki- Saudi Arabia drive to host be announced any day, sources “After the U.S. transfer of power we will no doubt see the trend much more clearly,” Erdo - as this week, would force Washing- Olympics 2030. Federal stan propaganda.” Qureshi said. The sanctions would target gan added of the coming Biden presidency. “So it is for us to be patient and see.” also called upon the Reuters ton to impose sanctions within 30 Minister extended an invi- Turkey’s Presidency of Defense Turkish economy struggling with They would harm relations,” the consider buying Russian military news agency to disassociate days. One source said the timing tation to the Saudi Ambas- Industries and its head, Ismail a coronavirus-induced slowdown, official said. “Turkey is in favor of equipment and have been warned itself from India’s ANI and of the sanctions decision was in sador to visit the Pakistan Demir, sources have said. They double-digit inflation and badly de- solving these problems with diplo- repeatedly about US sanctions. “reconsider their existing part designed to get ahead of the Sports Complex. Saudi would be damaging but narrower pleted foreign reserves. macy and negotiations. We won’t Turkey’s leader, President Tayyip partnership” since the latter legislation’s passage. Ambassador thanked Dr than the severe scenarios some A senior Turkish official said sanc- accept one-sided impositions,” Erdogan, had hoped to prove US was identified in the report as Several sources said they were Fehmida Mirza for profuse analysts have outlined. tions would backfire and hurt ties he said. The decision will have threats hollow, betting the rela- being complicit in the mass expecting the US sanctions an- hospitality and admired The Turkish lira weakened as between the two NATO members. repercussions far beyond Turkey, tionship he developed with US propaganda network and dis- nouncement on Friday but one her profound concerns for much as 1.4 percent following the “Sanctions would not achieve a sending a message to US part- President Donald Trump would semination of fake news. said it could come any day and the betterment of Sports news. US sanctions could harm a result but be counter-productive. ners around the world who might insulate Ankara from punitive perhaps as soon as Thursday. infrastructure in Pakistan. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Saturday, December 12, 2020 NL expels Briefs 2 Russian diplomats Turkey, over ‘spying’ Azerbaijan ink passport- Foreign Desk HAGUE: The Netherlands on free travel Thursday expelled two diplo- mats working at the Russian regime embassy over allegations of spying, a Dutch intelligence DNA agency said. An intelligence ANKARA: Turkey and Azer- officer -- who worked as an ac- baijan have signed a protocol credited diplomat at the Rus- allowing mutual passport-free sian embassy -- was engaged travel for nationals on both in spying activities in the field sides, the Turkish Foreign of technology and science and Ministry said on Friday. built a substantial network of The agreement was signed sources, all of which are or Thursday during a visit by have been active in the Dutch Turkish President Recep Tayy- high-tech sector, said a state- ip Erdogan to Azerbaijan, with ment by Dutch intelligence a Turkish Foreign Ministry agency AIVD. AIVD said the statement the following day Russian intelligence officer saying that the protocol allow- was interested in information ing travel with ID cards would about artificial intelligence, pave the way for the people of semiconductors and nano- Azerbaijan and Turkey to “in- technology, and most of this tertwine further.” After Azer- technology is useful in both baijan revoked visa require- civil and military applications, ments for Turkish citizens, the the statement said. The other residence period for the coun- try’s nationals was extended Russian intelligence officer, from 30 days to 90 days, noted who was also accredited as a the communique. “With this diplomat at the Russian em- protocol signed by our Minis- bassy in The Hague, played a ter [Mevlut Cavusoglu] with supporting role, it said. Both his Azerbaijani counterpart, diplomats worked for the Rus- the two countries’ citizens will sian civil intelligence service be able to go to Turkey and SVR, it said, adding they have Azerbaijan by presenting their been declared “persona non identity cards only,” it added. grata” by the Foreign Ministry. The statement further said the newly-signed protocol would BUCHAREST: Ambassador of Pakistan to Romania, Dr. Zafar Iqbal and Flavius Caba Maria, President, middle east political & economic institute not only enhance “contact (MEPEI) on occasion of signing MoU between MEPEI Bucharest and Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad(ISSI). – DNA Egypt to between our peoples” but “is also very meaningful in terms provide free of showing the state of our re- vaccine to lations with Brotherly Azerbai- jan.” Turkish President Erdo- citizens gan, Presidential Spokesman Ibrahim Kalin, Foreign Min- Macron’s plans backfired ister Cavusoglu, and Commu- Foreign Desk nications Director Fahrettin CAIRO: Egyptians will be Altun yesterday attended the provided free Chinese Sino- Victory Parade ceremony in pharm coronavirus vaccine, the Azerbaijani capital Baku. by Aliyev’s stance: Erdogan local daily Egypt Today report- ed on Friday citing Egyptian Biden and “If Armenia joins this process and takes positive steps, a new chapter could be opened in Turkey-Armenia rela- Health Minister Hala Zayed. The Sinopharm vaccine has Harris named tions,” he added. During his visit, Erdogan attended a victory parade at the Azadlig Square to celebrate Azerbai- 86 percent efficacy against COVID-19, according to Egyp- Time’s Person jan’s recent military success in liberating Upper Karabakh from nearly 30 years of the Armenian occupation. tian and UAE officials, after of the Year by the French National Assembly dispute that Turkey is working on will air defense systems in 2017. power. So, what’s happened that such Cairo completed clinical trials. DNA which calls on the French govern- be a win-win initiative for all parties, “The US move to make Turkey CAATSA sanctions will be imposed Zayed, the Chinese Ambassa- ment to recognize Nagorno-Karab- the Turkish president said. confront an act called CAATSA on Turkey now?” he asked, adding dor to Egypt Liao Liqiang and Monitoring Desk BAKU: Azerbaijani President Ilham akh -- an internationally recognized “If Armenia joins this process and [Countering America’s Adversaries that he and President-elect Joe Biden acting Emirati Ambassador NEW YORK: US Presi- Aliyev’s stance on the Upper Karab- Azerbaijani territory -- as a separate takes positive steps, a new chapter Through Sanctions Act] is a dis- also knew each other well. to Egypt Mariam Al-Kaabi su- dent-elect Joe Biden and akh issue has backfired the French republic, Erdogan said French Pres- could be opened in Turkey-Armenia respect against a very important Noting that Turkey is set to receive pervised the arrival of the first his running mate Kamala president’s plans, Turkish President ident Emmanuel Macron, who is relations,” he added. During his visit, partner in NATO,” Erdogan said. 50 million doses of novel coronavirus batch of the vaccine at Cairo Harris have been chosen as Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday. currently the president of the OSCE Erdogan attended a victory parade at Erdogan said former US President vaccines from China, Erdogan said International Airport, coming Time magazine’s Person of Speaking to reporters during his Minsk group, had no positive contri- the Azadlig Square to celebrate Azer- Donald Trump and his predecessor 10 million of these would be acquired from the UAE. Zayed further the Year in 2020. “The Bid- visit to Azerbaijan’s capital Baku, bution to the process. baijan’s recent military success in lib- Barack Obama had always spo- in the first delivery alone. “When we said that Egypt has signed an en-Harris ticket represents Erdogan said: “Perhaps, France will On Azerbaijan’s victory in Na- erating Upper Karabakh from nearly ken of Turkey’s membership in start, I’ll get vaccinated,” Erdogan agreement with the Global Alli- something historic,” Time end Azerbaijan-France relations gorno-Karabakh, Erdogan said it 30 years of the Armenian occupation. NATO with pride and that pos- said, urging people in Turkey not ance for Vaccines and Immuni- tweeted. The Democratic with the steps it has taken so far, opened a new page in the history of During the press conference, Erdo- itive steps had been taken with to worry about side effects. He un- zation “to secure the provision pair beat three other final- apart from various agreements and Caucasus and the region’s history gan also criticized the US for passing both presidents during their re- derlined that the Chinese company of further vaccine doses,” the ists: frontline healthcare so on. This is political inexperience. report said. Medical staff in workers and Dr Anthony will be shaped in a new direction. A a bill that includes sanctions against spective administrations. producing the vaccine had already Referring to a recent motion passed six-party platform on the Karabakh Turkey over its purchase of Russian “Now, the Democrats are coming to proved itself in the world. isolation hospitals and chest Fauci, the racial justice and fevers hospitals will be movement, and President given the priority to take the Donald Trump, who lost the Chinese vaccine, Zayed said. White House race. Time Pakistan consulate Cancer or kidney failure pa- has been choosing the Azerbaijan lifts state of war tients, elderly people and year’s most influential per- those suffering from chronic son since 1927. “For chang- to liberate its territories been tense since 1991 when liberated several cities and organizes webinar DNA from the Armenian occupa- the Armenian military occu- nearly 300 settlements and diseases will also be prior- ing the American story, for itized, she added. Egypt re- showing that the forces of tion. During the state of pied Nagorno-Karabakh, a villages from the Armenian empathy are greater than BAKU: The Azerbaijani par- war, constitutional rights territory recognized as part occupation. The two coun- on textile exports corded 445 new coronavi- the furies of division, for liament on Friday lifted the and freedoms and proper- of Azerbaijan, and seven ad- tries signed a Russian-bro- rus cases and 22 deaths in popularity than traditional the past 24 hours, raising sharing a vision of healing state of war, which was in ty rights of both Azerbaija- jacent regions. When new kered agreement on Nov. 10 DNA retailers. He highlighted in a grieving world, Joe force in certain cities and ni citizens and foreigners clashes erupted on Sept. to end fighting and work to- the total number of infec- that total exports of textile tions to 120,147. Biden and Kamala Harris regions of the country. in the country were par- 27, the Armenian army ward a comprehensive res- OTTAWA: On the instruc- sector of Pakistan to Cana- are TIME’s 2020 Person of The parliament approved tially and temporarily sus- launched attacks on civil- olution. The truce is seen tions of High Commissioner da was around 1.3% of the the Year,” wrote Time’s ed- the decision of President Il- pended, and a curfew was ians and Azerbaijani forc- as a victory for Azerbaijan US advisory itor-in-chief Edward Felsen- Raza Bashir Tarar, a webinar latter’s total textile imports. ham Aliyev, lifting the state imposed in some regions es and violated several and a defeat for Armenia, was organised by the Con- Mr. Azhar Hussain also thal. Mr Biden and Ms Har- of war imposed since Sept. for specific hours. humanitarian cease-fire whose armed forces have panel ris, who was not mentioned sulate General of Pakistan, briefed the audience on key 27 when the Azerbaijani Relations between the for- agreements. During the been withdrawing in line Toronto on 10 December, figures of the overall trade on Time’s initial shortlist, army started an operation endorses are yet to publicly comment mer Soviet republics have 44-day conflict, Azerbaijan with the agreement. 2020, on the “Textile sector between Pakistan and Cana- on the announcement. In exports to Canada”. The ob- da, and the tariff regime for Pfizer vaccine 2016, Mr Trump, then also jective of the webinar was import of products from Pa- to understand opportunities kistan and other countries. president-elect, received the oreign esk same recognition from the and challenges in the Cana- The panellists highlighted F D magazine. Every year, Time dian market for textile ex- the tariff disadvantage for Pa- WASHINTON: A United chooses a person, a group, porters from Pakistan. The kistani products in Canada, States government advisory an idea or an object that webinar was moderated by and emphasized that Paki- panel has endorsed the Pfiz- “for better or for worse” has Mr.Azhar Husain, Commer- stan should focus on research er-BioNTech COVID-19 vac- had the most impact on the cial Counsellor, Consulate and development and quality cine, a critical step towards events over the 12 months. General of Pakistan, To- related certifications to meet the vaccine’s final approval In 2019, the publication ex- ronto. Mr. Abdul Hameed, international standards. They for eventual distribution panded Person of the Year Consul General of Pakistan, underlined the textile trade across the country. to include such categories made the opening remarks. A panel of outside advisers as a Businessperson of the related bottlenecks such as The panellists included Mr. lack of exporters’ database, to the US Food and Drug Ad- Year, Entertainer of the Year, ministration (FDA) on Thurs- Athlete of the Year and the Babar Khan, owner of Multi- lack of focus on R&D, high national Export Bureau, Mr. day evening voted 17-4 in fa- Guardians of the Year. cost of utilities, high landing vour of the vaccine, with one Muhammad Sohail, Direc- cost due to MFN tariffs, and abstention, deciding that its New tor Sales & Marketing, Can- high tax rates. There was a benefits outweigh any risks ada Textile Incorporated, a need to hold seminars and for use by individuals aged e-service for leading importer of textile exhibitions where buyers in 16 years and older. The FDA products in Canada and Mr. Canadian market could meet is expected to authorise the entrepreneurs Kashif Mehtab Chawla, one the Pakistani exporters, and vaccine’s distribution in the of the owners of Al-Karam explore business opportuni- coming days. That means that in Azerbaijan Towel Industries (Pvt.) Ltd. ties especially related to val- millions of doses of the vac- In his opening remarks, Con- ue added and finished goods. cine soon could be distributed sul General Abdul Hameed It was also emphasised that across the US, which has the DNA highlighted the huge size of out of box product offerings highest number of COVID-19 BAKU: The Small and Medi- Canada’s apparel retail mar- would help offset the impact infections and deaths linked um Business Development ket of $28 billion, which is of tariff on the product cost. to the novel coronavirus in the Agency of Azerbaijan has expected to grow to $ 29.5 The speakers encouraged world. “Americans want us launched a new e-service, billion by 2025. He pointed the new comers to come up to do a scientific review, but the agency told media. As out that Canadian market is with new ideas and brand I think they also want us to part of the digital transfor- BAKU: Azerbaijan’s first lady Mehriban Aliyeva and first lady of Turkey Emine highly competitive where their products with online make sure we’re not wasting mation program, an oppor- Erdogan posing for a photo during their meeting. – DNA e-commerce is gaining more presence. time on paperwork as op- tunity has been created to posed to going forward with take an online queue for en- the decision,” FDA Com- trepreneurs wishing to use missioner Stephen Hahn the services of SME Hous- said before the meeting. es, said the agency. Both the United Kingdom “Entrepreneurs can down- EU to discuss arms exports to Turkey with NATO and Canada have already load the ‘SME Queue’ app authorised the Pfizer-Bi- on their mobile devices “We also spoke about how questions about arms exports must be discussed within NATO. We said that oNTech vaccine, with the through the Android operat- first doses administered in ing system (via GooglePlay). we want to coordinate with the new U.S. administration about Turkey,” Merkel told a news conference the UK earlier this week. A user who has downloaded must be discussed within NATO. fleeing civil war who would oth- Italian and French companies. Turkey from 2015-2019, accord- Canada said the vaccines the application can register Foreign Desk We said that we want to coordinate erwise seek refuge in Europe. Turkey says it is operating in wa- ing the Sweden-based Stockholm will be ready to be admin- and create a personal ac- with the new U.S. administration But member states have also ters on its own continental shelf International Peace Research In- istered as of next Monday. count by entering the serial BRUSSELS: EU leaders plan to Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane said number and FIN of the ID,” about Turkey,” Merkel told a news grown increasingly critical of Tur- or areas where Turkish Cypriots stitute (SIPRI), a leading conflict discuss arm exports to Turkey with conference. The European Union key’s involvement in Libya and its have rights. Its president Tayyip and armaments think tank. the FDA advisory panel’s ses- said the SME agency. sion on Thursday, which was The purpose for creating NATO allies and Washington, Ger- and NATO are planning to hold a purchase of a Russian weapons Erdogan said on Wednesday he EU governments agreed in October man Chancellor Angela Merkel said broadcast live and streamed the mobile app is to provide summit with U.S. President-elect system, among other flashpoints. was not concerned by any sanc- 2019 to limit arms sales to Turkey online, lasted eight hours. prompt service for entre- on Friday, after Greece pushed for Joe Biden after he takes office in The United States is already tions the bloc might impose. but stopped short of a bloc-wide ban. “The debate was whether or preneurs who apply to SME an arms embargo on Ankara. January. Many EU states are also poised to impose sanctions on The EU exported only 45 million The bloc currently bans arms sales not to give it (the vaccine) to Houses, and thereby min- Merkel spoke after a summit where members of the NATO alliance. Turkey over those purchases, Reu- euros ($54.53 million) worth of to several states including Russia, 16- or 17-year-olds,” Culhane imizing contacts between the bloc’s 27 leaders agreed to pre- Merkel’s comments underlined ters reported this month. arms and ammunition to Turkey Belarus, Syria and Venezuela. said. The US has recorded people, which is appropri- pare limited sanctions on Turkish in- a hardening stance on Turkey Tensions have also flared over Tur- in 2018, including missiles, ac- EU governments including Fin- more than 15.5 million cases ate to the pandemic period, dividuals over an energy exploration among EU governments, many key’s decision to send oil-and-gas cording to EU statistics office land, France, Germany, Italy, the of COVID-19 since the start of the agency noted. In the dispute with Greece and Cyprus of whom have in the past resist- drilling ships to waters off south- Eurostat, but sales of aircraft Netherlands, Spain and Sweden the pandemic, according to a coming days, it will be possi- but postponed any harsher steps ed punitive measures on Ankara, ern Cyprus where Greek Cypriot amounted to several billion euros. said last year they were halting Johns Hopkins University tally, ble to download the app via until March. “We also spoke about a NATO ally, candidate for EU authorities have already awarded The United States, Italy and Spain or restricting arms export li- and more than 291,000 deaths the AppStore. how questions about arms exports membership and host to Syrians hydrocarbon exploration rights to were the top exporters of arms to cence approvals for Turkey. have been reported. IslamabadSATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2020 |P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST Pak assures Briefs support WFP chief urges world for stable SCODA Afghanistan welcomes Pakistani Web Desk to help prevent famine NEW YORK: At the United community Nations, Pakistan has reit- erated to support a peace- DNA Waking up in this wealthy, modern, technologically advanced world, it’s hard to ful, stable, prosperous and SHANGHAI: The manage- imagine us going through a famine like that. But my tragic duty today is to tell you: sovereign Afghanistan at ment committee of Shang- peace with itself and with hai Cooperation Organiza- famine is at humanity’s doorstep. For millions and millions of people on earth its neighbours. tion Demonstration Area Speaking at a debate on (SCODA) exchanged views situation in Afghanistan with the Karachi Chamber in General Assembly, Pa- of Commerce and Industry kistan’s Permanent Repre- (KCCI) on economic and sentative to the UN Munir trade cooperation. Akram said Pakistan will According to Gwadar Pro, continue to manifest its recommendations for nine solidarity with the people industrial parks in Pakistan of Afghanistan. to interact with SCODA, in- He also commended fresh vestment policy and model progress in the ongoing of SCODA and other related talks in Doha aimed at end- issues were discussed. ing the conflict in Afghani- Mr. Xiang Zhiqiang, mem- stan. However, he warned ber of the Party Working against spoilers’ ploys to Committee and Deputy Di- undermine efforts for a rector of the Management peaceful settlement in the Committee of SCODA wel- war-torn country. comed KCCI and its mem- Munir Akram said Pakistan ber enterprises to carry out will continue to support trade cooperation. the Intra-Afghan Negoti- He advocated KCCI to lead ations and looks forward various business associa- the way for an inclusive, tions and enterprises to broad-based and compre- exchange visits, enhance hensive political solution. mutual understanding, date: the beginning of the Fall of doorstep. For millions and mil- behalf of 19,000 peacemakers at hunger, to mitigate againstdest- promote cooperation, seek DNA the Roman Empire. lions of people on earth. the World Food Programme, and abilization of nations, to prevent 55 stranded common development in Now, did the famine cause the fall? Failure to prevent famine in our for all those who came before us, mass migration, to end conflict ROME: Waking up this morning agriculture, transporta- Or did the fall cause the famine? I day will destroy so many lives especially those who died in the and… to create stability and peace. Pakistanis in the beautiful city of Rome, it is tion, science and technol- think the answer is yes — both. and cause the fall of much we line of duty and their families who We believe food is the pathway to hard to imagine that in about 400 ogy, humanities and other Waking up in this wealthy, mod- hold dear. carry on, and on behalf of the 100 peace. I wish today that I could return from AD this city experienced a mas- fields with SCODA once ern, technologically advanced On behalf of Secretary-General million hungry people we serve, to speak of how working together we sive famine that ended up killing Bangkok the epidemic is over. world, it’s hard to imagine us Guterres of the United Nations, the Norwegian Nobel Committee, could end world hunger for all the almost 90% of its population. “We wish to establish a ded- going through a famine like that. our Board, our sister agencies, thank you, for this great honour. 690 million people who go to bed Students of history associate icated communication and But my tragic duty today is to our incredible partners and do- Also, thank you for acknowledging hungry every night. But, today we Khayam Abbasi something else with that ancient tell you: famine is at humanity’s nors and most importantly on our work of using food to combat have a crisis at hand. coordination mechanism to ISLAMABAD: Pakistan In- deepen the cooperation,” ternational Airlines (PIA) he added. Shamsul Islam Reason confirmed on Friday it has Khan, Vice President of PML-N, PPP pushing boarded its flight from KCCI stated that Pakistan’s Opponents’ rallies won’t behind Ijaz’ Bangkok flying back to Pa- economy is based on agri- kistan55 of its stranded culture, and its seafood, exit comes politics towards citizens which had been de- fruits and other high qual- affect govt: Sh. Rasheed tained due to expired visas. Stranded Pakistani peo- ity agricultural products fail in their designs to fan to make efforts to improve to light can be sold in China and hujaat amza ISLAMABAD: The reason anarchy: Dr. Firdous ple were overstaying their S H anarchy in the country. overall law and order situa- legal visit in the country exported to neighboring The minister said that the tion in the country, Rasheed behind Brigadier (retd) Ijaz countries through cooper- Shah leaving the Interior as their visas had expired ISLAMABAD: Newly ap- opposition parties wanted to vowed to introduce modern Raja Pervaiz leading Bangkok authori- ation with SCODA. Ministry has come to light. pointed Minister for In- get rid of their cases by pres- border management sys- ties to imprison them. ISLAMABAD: Special As- terior Sheikh Rasheed suring government, adding tem, provide passport facil- The seasoned politician has These Pakistani are our 3,047 new Ahmed on Friday said that that PM Imran Khan became ities to the poor and bring now been given the portfo- sistant to the Chief Minis- brothers and we cannot cases; 50 political opponents can ful- popular from Minar-e-Paki- improvement in the matters lio of Federal Minister for ter Punjab on Information leave them abandoned and fill their desires by holding stan rally but the PDM will of immigration. Anti-Narcotics. According to Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan forlorn, PIA said on Friday. deaths rallies but it will not affect become unpopular. The interior minister state media, Ijaz Shah had said on Friday that the Paki- The national flag carrier the government. “I have not been given any went on to say that Prime requested to be relieved stan Muslim League-Nawaz said their plane, having reported Addressing a press confer- task and I know my respon- Minister Imran Khan will from the duties of Interi- (PML-N) and Pakistan on board the Pakistan cit- ence after assuming the sibilities,” he said and added succeed in its mission to or Minister due to falling Peoples Party (PPP) were izens, has departed Bang- charge as Minister for Inte- health and engagements pushing politics towards Khayam Abbasi there will be good news for steer the country out of all kok for home-bound flight. rior on Friday, he said that Imran Khan after December challenges. He said rule of after the death of his broth- anarchy and spreading vi- in the country and wanted ISLAMABAD: The total there is no restriction on 13 and if there is current op- law and constitution will be ers. According to state me- olence in Lahore for their to rest all the responsibility active COVID-19 cases in the opposition parties to position then Imran Khan will ensured in the country and dia, this was told in a state- own personal gains keeping on the government, which India Pakistan on Friday were hold a gathering in Lahore. also win the next election. we are committed to fight ment issued by the Interior aside the national interests. we will not allow. recorded 44,582 as 3,047 He, however, said they will Expressing determination money laundering. Ministry on Friday. – DNA Talking to a private news “One of the opposition’s politicizing more people tested positive channel, she said that Paki- agenda is to influence the Lakhvi for the deadly virus during stan Democratic Movement senate election by threat- the last 24 hours. (PDM) specially PML-N ening to resign”, she added. issue: FO Fifty corona patients, 47 and PPP were misleading She said that the opposition of whom were under treat- the people to gain their did not care for the lives ment in hospital and three selfish agenda, adding that, of people, which was also DNA in their respective homes actually they wanted chaos their responsibility. ISLAMABAD: In response or isolation facilities died to the media query re- on Thursday, according to garding basic household the latest update issued by expenditure exemption the National command and Pakistan, Tanzania granted by the UNSC 1267 Operation Centre (NCOC). Sanctions Committee to During the last 24 hours Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, a most of the deaths had sign two MoU’s UN-designated individual, occurred in Punjab and the Spokesperson stated BODOMA: High Commissioner for the Islamic Re - followed by Khyber Pakh- that the exemption was in public of Pakistan to the United Republic of Tanza - tunkhwa and Sindh. line with the established nia, Muhammad Saleem called on Dr. Palamagamba It added that out of the to- procedures and practices John Aidan tal 50 deaths during last of the Committee. Mwnluko Kabudi, Minister of Forcign Affairs and Enst 24 hours 28 patients died The Spokesperson ex- African Cooperation of the United on ventilators. No COVID pressed disappointment Republic of Tanzania in Dar es Snlanm. Two MoUs affected person was on ven- that a certain section of the were signed during the meeting. tilator in Balochistan and Indian media was unneces- The MoUs provide the institutional framework for Gilgit Baltistan (GB) while ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser receiving sarily politicising this issue structured dialogue hetween the 366 ventilators were occu- Ambassador of Iran Syed Mohammad Ali Hosseini. – APP to cast negative aspersions two friendly countries in political and economic fields pied elsewhere in Pakistan.. on Pakistan’s efforts to to elevate the relations to higher The maximum ventilators implement its obligations. levels. Both sides are also working on various other were occupied in four ma- The Spokesperson also Permission not granted for PDM rally initiatives including exchange of highlevel visits, trude jor areas including Multan called on the UNSC mem- tdelegations and people-to-people contacts to further 67 percent, ICT 51 percent, LAHORE: Punjab Law Minister Raja Basharat has said that the provincial government has not granted permission to Pa- ber states to take notice strengthen the existing cortlial ties. Peshawar 40 percent and La- kistan Democratic Movement (PDM) for holding a rally in Lahore and action will be taken over violations. Raja Basharat of the breach of confiden- The bilateral trade between Pakistan and Tanzania hore 35 percent. The Oxygen further said that those act as facilitators of the PDM rally will also face action by the provincial authorities. The statement tiality of the Committee’s during financial year 2019-20 beds (oxygen providing facil- came forth after the conclusion of a session of the provincial intelligence committee. It has been approved that cases will proceedings and records valued USS 154 million. Pakistani business community ity other than ventilator as be registered against PDM leaders for holding a political gathering. During the session, the officials of Punjab’s home and their malicious use by has invested around USS490 per patient’s medical require- department briefed that permission could not be given for a public gathering due to the spread of novel coronavirus. the Indian media. Such irre- million in the Tanzanian econumy providing employ - ment) were also occupied in The relevant authorities will make arrests besides filing cases against those violating the orders. The home department of sponsible attitude not only ment for 5.400 Tanzanian nationals. four major areas as in ICT 60 reflects blatant disregard of Punjab sent the minutes of the meeting to the Prime Minister Office (PMO) regarding the decisions taken in the session Both countries are working on realizing the existing percent, Multan 50 percent, the procedures of UNSC, it today. It is to be noted that the Local administration of Lahore had refused a request from Pakistan Democratic Movement trade and investment potential Peshawar 60 percent and is also a mockery and viola- (PDM) to hold a public gathering at the Minar-e-Pakistan owing to spike in COVID-19 cases. On the other hand, the PML-N following a Tanzanian trade delegation's recent visit to Rawalpindi 56 percent. tion of UNSC resolution. had geared-up its preparations to face the power of the state and formed a special baton-wielding force. – DNA Pakistan from November 25 to December 01. – DNA China’s AI company eyes smart control of COVID in Pakistan As per iFLYTEK, they are now collaborating with Pakistan’s NCAI and NUST to work on the AI Outbound Calling System for Epidemic Prevention and Control tending the 12th China Commercial Counselor Badar U Zaman, adding that DNA Overseas Investment Fair of Pakistani Embassy in Pakistan is very quick at (COIFAIR). China, lauded iFLYTEK’s adapting new technologies. BEIJING: China’s AI com- As per iFLYTEK, they are effort to explore the Paki- “Our Voice Chatbot from pany eyes smart control of now collaborating with Pa- stani market. the AI Outbound Calling COVID-19 in Pakistan, Chi- kistan’s National Center “Pakistan is a big market System will telephone users na Economic Net (CEN) re- of Artificial Intelligence and iFLYTEK’s products to quickly learn their phys- ported on Friday. (NCAI) and National Uni- are doing very well. He said ical conditions and provide The company will launch versity of Sciences and he visited the iFLYTEK be- healthcare suggestions. an AI Outbound Calling Technology (NUST) to fore and in addition to trans- The system can quickly dis- System for Epidemic Pre- work on the AI Outbound lation machines, he was cover people at high risk of vention and Control in Pa- Calling System for Ep- introduced with different COVID-19 and the health kistan next month as the idemic Prevention and technologies they are offer- center could immediately second wave of coronavi- Control, which had re- ing. “They are very active in response if any to reduce rus grips Pakistan, accord- vealed rapid and efficient education, healthcare and the risk of infection and pre- ing to iFLYTEK, a Chinese actions of COVID-19 con- translation, he added. vent coronavirus. company well-known for its trol during the pandemic “iFLYTEK is bringing Chi- People in close contact with AI products and their sec- period in Wuhan, China na and the world together confirmed cases of COV- tor-based applications. and South Korea. and it is going to get a great ID-19 in Pakistan would re- It stated this while at- Mr. Badar U Zaman, the success in Pakistan,” said ceive phone calls. 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