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Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Foreign Min- ister Makh- Afghanistan’ doom Shah Mahmood Fawad Ch says Pakistan carrying out Qureshi has embarked serious efforts for the evacuation of upon visits to Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, foreign nationals from Kabul Turkmenistan and Iran. During the visit, the Foreign Minister will have high-level Cabinet defers interactions to exchange views on the evolving sit- decision on uation in Afghanistan and ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani in a meeting with Ambassador of Saudi Arabia on enhancing bilateral rela- media authority Nawaf Bin Saeed Al Maliki at embassay of Saudi Arabia. – DNA tions. In the consultations, Foreign Minister Qureshi will share Pakistan’s per- DNA Pakistan- spective on the latest de- ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet meeting on velopments in Afghanistan. Tuesday deferred approval of the so- China mull CIA chief meets ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Pakistan believes that the called Pakistan Media Development Au- neighboring countries have for Information and Broadcasting strategy Chaudhry Fawad Hussain addressing thority (PDMA). Federal Information a vital stake in the peace, Minister Fawad Ch informed media that to counter security and stability of Af- a press conference. – DNA the Prime Minister has asked further Mullah Baradar ghanistan and the region. deliberations on the subject. attacks Special Correspondent The minister said according to prime min- The meeting came as efforts to evacuate NAB doesn’t ister’s advice, we will further negotiate thousands of people became increasingly urgent ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet on Tues- with the stakeholders. The minister said Ali Furqan day reiterated its stance that India was mak- see frauds in his only concern was the issue of fake ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and ing constant efforts to sabotage Afghanistan news and protection of rights of media Agencies US to complete peace process and said it should not meddle China are formulating a BRT project workers. Other than that he had nothing joint security strategy for in affairs of the land-locked country. against any media house, he added. WASHINGTON: US Central Intelligence “India must stay away from the whole the protection of Chinese pull-out by Aug 31 DNA nationals and companies Agency chief Wil- process going on in Afghanistan as it is through baseless propaganda campaign. liam Burns held WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden plans neither its neighbour, nor has any role in Fawad said Foreign Minister Shah Me- working in Pakistan. Feder- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mus- al Interior Minister Sheikh a secret meeting to stick to his August 31 deadline for U.S. lim League-N Afghanistan peace process,” Minister for hmood Qureshi apprised the Cabinet of the in Kabul with troops to leave Afghanistan, an administra- Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry evolving situation in Afghanistan. He said Rasheed Ahmed confirmed (PML-N) that a joint strategy would Taliban co-found- tion official said Tuesday. Earlier, Biden spokesper- Fawad Hussain said while briefing the the Cabinet was informed that Pakistan was er Mullah Ab- and other G-7 leaders met virtually to dis - media about Federal Cabinet meeting, carrying out serious efforts for the evacu- be formulated to counter son Marri- the attacks on the Chinese dul Ghani Baradar, the Washington Post cuss the situation in Afghanistan, with sev - yum Aurang- chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan. ation of foreign nationals from Kabul.” We reported Tuesday. The Monday meeting, eral pushing for him to keep U.S. troops in He lashed out at India for using Afghan soil are facilitating the evacuation of thousands citizens and projects in Pa- zeb has said kistan. He stated this in a the country beyond next week’s deadline that the National Accounta- during previous government, led by Ashraf of people of different nationalities from Continued on Page 06 to facilitate the ongoing evacuation effort. Ghani, to sponsor terrorism in Pakistan and Afghanistan’s capital Kabul”, he added. press conference the other bility Bureau (NAB) did not day here in Islamabad. see the frauds committed in said now its media had been on the fore- front to sabotage the Afghan peace process Continued on Page 06 This statement came a few BRT’s Rs126 billion project. days after the attack on Responding the new corrup- Chinese citizens in Gawa- G-7 leaders discuss tion case against PML-N dar port city of Balochistan. President Shehbaz Sharif, Chinese ambassador also the PML-N spokesperson Bilawal welcomes PDM raised the issue of safety of Afghanistan situation said that Prime Minister Chinese nationals in Paki- Imran Khan did not get any stan and demanded stronger summons by the bureau. “Al- decision to launch protests security protocol for them. New Desk Impossible to evacuate legations of corruption of bil- The attack at the Gwadar lions and trillions have now PPP has faced the government on every issue East Bay Expressway project LONDON: An emergency all people: Spain fallen to 4.5 million,” she from the beginning, Karachi has many problems injured one Chinese national meeting of the G7 lead- added. The PML-N leader and killed two local children. ers on Tuesday agreed MADRID:L Spain will not be able to rescue all Af- also said that the spectacle, that the Taliban will be ghans who served Spanish missions in Afghanistan which has been run for three Continued on Page 06 held accountable for its because of the “dramatic” situation on the ground, years, has now exposed. Miftah Ismael actions in Afghanistan on Defence Minister Margarita Robles said Tuesday. Faisal urges IMF chief Continued on Page 06 Continued on Page 06 youth to get quits party post thanks Pakistan vaccinated DNA DNA LAHORE: Pakistan DNA ISLAMABAD: Special Muslim League-Nawaz ISLAMABAD: International Assistant Nazir Siyal (PML-N) Sindh General Monetary Fund (IMF) Man- Secretary Miftah Isma- to Prime aging Director Kristalina el has resigned from his Minister KARACHI: Pakistan Peo- Georgieva has expressed party post arguing that on Nation- ples Party (PPP) Chairman “deep and sincere grati- politics became diffi- al Health Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has tude” for Pakistan’s assis- cult in the presence of Services, welcomed the decision of tance in the safe and swift ‘badmash tola’ (mafia) Regulations and Coordi- the Pakistan Democratic evacuation of the organisa- Movement (PDM) to start in Karachi. The sourc- tion’s personnel and their nation, Dr Faisal Sultan es further claimed that Tuesday said that citizens political activities. Talking families from Afghanistan. to Media, Bilawal Bhutto Miftah Ismael had ten- of age group 17 and 18 In a letter to Prime Minis- said that PPP is serving the dered his resignation to years would be allowed to ter Imran Khan, Georgieva people with clear intentions. the top leadership of the party. The sources said while get COVID-19 vaccine from wrote that the "instrumental He appealed to the people giving reasons for his resignation Miftah Ismael said September 1st. Address- roles" played by Pakistan’s for support and coopera- politics has become very difficult in Karachi and Sindh ing a press conference, Dr ministers of foreign affairs, tion. He said that Paksitan in the presence of “a gang of goons”. It is pertinent to finance, and defence, as well Faisal said that with this Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and note that PPP candidate Qadir Khan Mandokhail had decision all young people as State Bank of Pakistan emerged victorious in NA-249 by-poll recount defeat - Governor Reza Baqir, were of this age group will be el- Continued on Page 06 ing Miftah Ismael of PML-N by 909 votes. much appreciated. igible for vaccination. Inside... Taliban urges US to stop Aussie investors must be convinced for tech transfer to Pakistan – Page 02 evacuating skilled Afghans Dr. Alvi for increasing the quantum of The Taliban spokesman says any extension in the August 31 online education – Page 03 deadline, if being considered, is “unilateral” Chakwal’s uplift Govt top priority, Special Correspondent Confusion over Ukraine says Ch. Sarwar in abul – Page 04 K America’s KABUL: The Taliban have asked the jet 'hijacking' in Kabul strategic mess is US not to encour- creating a void age the Afghans – Page 05 from leaving their Monitoring Desk homeland, saying KIEV: Ukraine's deputy foreign minister said Tuesday that one of the Kamala Harris they are “not in accuses China country's jets had been hijacked at Kabul airport earlier this month favour” of such a in a version of events later denied by his own ministry. Yevgeny Yenin of ‘intimidation’ move. In a media – Page 06 told the independent Hromadske radio station that a Ukrainian plane briefing in Kabul, had been "hijacked" in Kabul and flown to Iran "with a group of un - Azeri, Uzbek economies spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said “we known passengers on board, instead of evacuating Ukrainians." have good preconditions are not in favour of allowing Afghans to Yenin confirmed to AFP that the incident took place on August 15 and for interaction leave”, as translated from Pashto to that the plane subsequently returned to Ukraine. But his comments – Page 07 English by his interpreter. In a speech were then denied by the foreign ministry. "There are no Ukrainian Full vaccination that continued the conciliatory messag- planes hijacked in Kabul or elsewhere," spokesman Oleg Nikolenko by Oct 15 must for ing put out by the movement since its told AFP, saying that Yenin's words "do not correspond to reality". entering schools lightning seizure of Kabul on August 15, He said three planes -- two civilian and one military -- that Kiev – Page 08 chartered to evacuate its citizens from Afghanistan "safely re - Continued on Page 06 turned to Ukraine" carrying a total of 256 passengers. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Briefs Aussie investors must SP Kamal gets promotion KP speaker Bureau Report FAISALABAD: Addl: IG Patrolling Akram Ghani visits be convinced for tech Naeem Bharoka and DIG PHP Dr Abid Khan pinned Badge of Sr. Superintendent SCCI of Police to SP PHP Mirza Anjum Kamal in transfer to Pakistan a gand ceremony held at Central police of- fice, Lahore. On this occasion, Addl: IG Pa- DNA trolling congratulated the SSP Mirza Anjum FCCI President said that Faisalabad had well developed Kamal on his well deserved promotion. He PESHAWAR: Speaker Khy- further added that SSP PHP Faisalabad is ber Pakhtunkhwa Assem- state-of-the-art industrial estates where Australian investors doing great while fighting against crime in bly, Mushtaq Ahmad Ghani could set up their industrial units with technology transfer the beat area. He has many feathers in his Tuesday visited Sarhad cap as SSP PHP Region Faisalabad. Chamber of Commerce of Industry (SCCI) and ap- prised himself about the problems of traders and in- dustrialists. PORT QASIM AUTHORITY Upon arrival, he was re- BIN QASIM, KARACHI-75020 ceived by President SCCI, Sher Baz Bilour and its JOB OPPORTUNITIES members. He listened to PORT QASIM AUTHORITY INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM SUITABLE CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING the problems of traders and POSTS ON CONTRACT BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (02) YEARS (EXTENDABLE): assured his cooperation to S. Name and Scale No. of Prescribed Educational Maximum resolve them. No. of the Post Post Domicile Speaker said that that role Qualification and Experience age limit of traders and businessmen 1. Manager 1 Master of foreign-going ship or Certificate of Competency (Deck Merit 45 Years community in strength- (Conservancy) Officer) Class-I Master Mariner or Second Class Engineer or ening country’s economy BPS-19 Certificate of Competency (Second Engineer Officer) Class-I. could not be undermined 12 years experience in handling navigational aids and buoys, and added that government channel maintenance and conservancy work in a port including has taken result oriented commands. steps to address their con- 2. Deputy 1 Atleast 2nd Class Master’s Degree with Statistics / Economics/ Merit 40 Years cerns. Conservancy Commerce or First Mate of foreign-going ship or Certificate of He said that an official of Officer (BPS-18) Competency (Deck Officer) Class-II. provincial assembly would 05 years experience of handling in navigational aids and be in contact with traders buoys/channel maintenance and conservancy work in a Port. and inform the Speaker 3. Executive 1 Atleast 2nd Class Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Registered Punjab 40 Years about their proposals re- establish close liaison with Australian am Javed said that Faisalabad had well Engineer with Pakistan Engineering Council as Professional Engineer and garding amendments in Bureau Report investors and convince them to divert developed state-of-the-art industrial es- (Development) computer literate. existing laws. Afterwards, their investment towards Pakistan. He tates where Australian investors could BPS-18 05 years relevant experience in a Govt. /Semi Govt./ large he said a meeting would be FAISALABAD: Pakistan should also mentioned geopolitical situation set up their industrial units with tech- Engineering Organization of repute. convened to consider pro- convince Australian investors to set up and economic challenges and said that nology transfer. 4. Executive 1 Atleast 2nd Class Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Registered Sindh (R) 40 Years posed amendments and its the latest and hi-tech industries with some Australian companies were pres- He said that local investors were ready Engineer with Pakistan Engineering Council as Professional Engineer and recommendations would be technology transfer by promoting di- ent in Pakistan to undertake various to invest 60-70% of total investment, (Planning) BPS-18 computer literate. forwarded to cabinet for ap- rect linkages and providing a favorable projects related to oil, gas and road hence Australian investors should 05 years relevant experience in a Govt. /Semi Govt./ large propriate action. business climate in Pakistan. infrastructure. avail this opportunity. Engineering Organization of repute. He also hoped that very This was stated by Dr Geoffrey Shaw, He pointed out that Australian compa- Azhar Shah, country manager Aus- 5 Executive 1 Atleast 2nd Class Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Registered Punjab 40 Years soon traders would be able high commissioner of Australia, while nies were also interested in working in trade, said that Australia was appoint- to explore new opportuni- talking to a delegation of the Faisal- the field of health and food processing ing business managers to different Engineer (Civil with Pakistan Engineering Council as Professional Engineer and ties in markets of Central abad Chamber of Commerce & Indus- but they were facing challenges of Ha- areas of Pakistan with a mandate to Maintenance) computer literate. Asia. He said that new op- try (FCCI) that met him in a local hotel lal certification etc. About desalination explore the specific potential of that BPS-18 05 years relevant experience in a Govt. /Semi Govt./ large portunities would not only under the leadership of its president of water, he said that the embassy had particular area for business promo- Engineering Organization of repute. strengthen financial posi- Engineer Hafiz Ihtasham Javed. limited research funds but they could tion. He also stressed the need for 6. Executive 1 Atleast 2nd Class Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. Punjab 40 Years tion of traders but would He said both countries had huge un- work on this issue in collaboration continuity of economic policies. Engineer Registered with Pakistan Engineering Council as Professional also impact provincial econ- tapped potential and “we must adopt with Pakistani stakeholders. Later, Ihtasham Javed presented the (Electrical) BPS-18 Engineer and computer literate. omy in a positive way. a win-win strategy to give a quantum He said Pakistan and Australia could FCCI shield to Dr Geoffrey Shaw. Ms 05 years relevant experience in a Govt./Semi Govt./ large jump to bilateral trade”. He said that also cooperate in developing new Ashleigh Light, Ms Lauren Waugh, Engineering Organization of repute. Pakistan had just nominated a new breeds of cows, adaptable to the Paki- political secretary, Matten Amin, 7. Executive 1 Atleast 2nd Class Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Punjab 40 Years KP completes high commissioner to Australia, who is stani environment. “It will help Paki- program officer, Political/Econom- Engineer Registered with Pakistan Engineering Council as Professional expected to assume his office in Syd- stan in the production of value-added ic, Rashid Munir, Atif Munir, Abdul (Mechanical) Engineer 356 MHP ney within the next couple of weeks. milk products,” he added. Muqeet and Deputy Secretary Gener- BPS-18 05 years relevant experience in a Govt./Semi Govt./ large houses in He said that Pakistani diplomats must Earlier, FCCI President Hafiz Ihtash- al Mohsin Raza were also present. Engineering Organization of repute. 8. Deputy Manager 1 Atleast 2nd Class Law Graduate and computer literate. KPK 40 Years northern KP (Legal / Contract) 05 years experience as an Advocate or in registration, finalization Opposition BPS-18 and execution of leases/ contracts in a Govt./ Semi Govt./ large PESHAWAR: As part of ef- Faisalabad master Commercial Organization of repute forts to conserve electricity, misleading 9. Deputy Manager 1 ACMA / M.Com / MBA (Finance) Merit 40 Years prevent deforestation and the people (ECG) / Cash & 05 years experience in a Govt./Semi Govt./ large Commercial provide cheap and uninter- plan would be more Pension (BPS-18) Organization of repute. rupted power supply espe- 10. Deputy Manager 1 ACMA / M.Com / MBA (Finance) Sindh (R) 40 Years cially to remote population DNA (Revenue) BPS-18 05 years experience in a Govt./Semi Govt./ large Commercial of the province, the Khyber Organization of repute. Pakhtunkhwa (KP) govern- transparent: DG FDA 11. Deputy Manager 1 Atleast 2nd Class Master’s Degree in Social Science. Punjab 40 Years ment has completed 356 RAWALPINDI: Federal Min- ister Ghulam Sarwar Khan (Stores) BPS-18 05 years experience in store & procurement Management in a Govt. mini, micro hydel power / Semi govt./Armed Forces/ large Commercial Organization of (MHP) houses in northern said that the opposition was misleading the people repute. KP out of a total 1,000. 12. Deputy Manager 1 Atleast 2nd Class Master’s Degree in Social Science / MBA Balochistan 40 Years Being owned and operated by by spreading false rumors (Procurement) (Marketing). the local communities, these about the workers. POF power houses were providing workers are the silent mu- BPS-18 05 years experience in store & procurement Management in a Govt. cheap electricity to approxi- jahids of this nation who ir- / Semi govt./Armed Forces/ large Commercial Organization of mately 1 million population rigated this institution with repute. of far flung and remote areas, their blood. Changes to 13. Private Secretary 3 Atleast 2nd Class Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences Certificate in Punjab=1 40 Years said an official of Pakhtunkh- the rules will be brought in to Director Shorthand and computer literate. Sindh (U)=1 wa Energy Development Or- consultation with the Work- Generals (BPS-18) 05 years experience in BPS-17 or equivalent in Govt. / Semi Govt./ Azad ganization (PEDO). ers’ Association which will large Commercial Organization of repute. Kashmir=1 He said the government was be better for the workers. 14. Assistant 1 MBA (Marketing) Merit 30 years imparting training to the local Changes in the Rules with- Manager (Export) 03 years experience of Cargo handling in International Port/ communities about how to op- out their consent We also BPS-17 Shipping Company Clearing & Forwarding Company of repute. erate and use the power hous- do not accept that I am the 15. Assistant 1 MBA (Marketing) / M.Com. Punjab 30 Years es and they were also respon- representative of this con- Manager 03 years experience of Cargo handling in International Port/ sible to protect these power stituency and the workers (Imports) BPS-17 Shipping Company Clearing & Forwarding Company of repute. houses from any damage or of POF are my constituency. 16. Assistant Manager 1 MBA (Finance) / M.Com Sindh (U) 30 Years loss. According to Special The Federal Minister ex- (Payroll) BPS-17 03 years relevant experience Assistant to CM Taj Muham- pressed these views while 17. Assistant Manager 1 MBA (Finance) / M.Com Balochistan 30 Years mad Khan these power pro- ministrations, parliamentari- sides making study and anal- meeting a delegation of (Accounting 03 years relevant experience shfaq ughal jects were strengthening the I M ans, concerned departments/ ysis to prepare the draft of workers at Milad Chowk Group) BPS-17 institutions, chamber of com- master plan which was being here at the invitation of provincial economy, besides 18. Assistant Manager 1 MBA (Finance) / M.Com Punjab 30 Years FAISALABAD: Faisalabad merce and industry, land de- shared with the all stakehold- Waqas Safdar and address- promoting tourism, creating (Internal Audit) 03 years relevant experience Development Authority Di- velopers/ builders and other ers, he maintained. ing a corner meeting. Par- scores of job opportunities BPS-17 and business activities in re- rector General Dr Faisal stakeholders. He informed The Director General said liamentary Secretary Ma- mote areas. Referring to an Azim has said that the consul- that the consultative sessions that different stages are left lik Timur Masood, Ward SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: official survey, he said”There tative process is underway to were being held to inform the so far to give the final shape 5 candidate Malik Azhar 1. Applications on the following prescribed form (without enclosing any copies of educational qualifications etc.) along with two is a capacity to generate 3000 make the 20 year Faisalabad details of Master Plan and to the master plan. It would Nawaz addressed the gath- (02) passport size photographs and detailed CV must reach to Director (HRM), Port Qasim Authority, Bin Qasim, Karachi - 75020, MW of electricity by hydro- Master Plan 2021-2041 draft receiving the proposals and be sent to Punjab Govern- ering while a large number through TCS within 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement. power plants in Chitral on more comprehensive and suggestions from the public ment after getting approval of Labor representatives 2. Application Form is also available on PQA official website https://www.pqa.gov.pk/en/jobs which the provincial govern- transparent with the feasible at large. from FDA governing body were present on the occa- 3. Only short listed candidates will be called for test/interview. ment was working.” proposals of all stakeholders. He made it clear that the Fais- and finally it would be placed sion. Malik Timur Masood 4. No TA/DA will be allowed for test/interview. When contacted CEO PEDO He said this while talking to alabad Peri urban Structure before Provincial Cabinet said that we have always 5. Relaxation in age will be considered as per rules applicable in PQA. Naeem Khan, he said that in the reporter Daily Islamabad Plan had been prepared in for getting the approval. fought for the rights of the 6. The authority reserves the right to cancel the process of hiring partially or completely. Phase II, work would start on Post here on Tuesday. The 2015 with the consultation of He added. He rebutted the workers and the role of the 7. Applicants serving in Government/Semi Government departments or autonomous bodies are required to apply through proper 672 micro hydel power hous- FDA Director General ex- relevant departments while some rumors and objects workers of this region in channel with NOC of their organization concerned. es in 21 districts of KP, add- plained that the Faisalabad master planning of Faisalabad and said that the Master the national defense is un- 8. Incomplete applications and those received after due date will not be considered. ing that most of these power Master Plan draft had been had been started on 2017 for Plan would be prepared as forgettable. Malik Azhar 9. Applications submitted by hand will not be entertained. plants are built in district Chi- made public on last week and which consultancy services par the ground realities by Nawaz thanked the audi- 10. The posts required to be filled on the basis of prescribed provincial/regional quota, shall in absence of suitable candidates from tral because of having plenti- it would be made final after had been hired of Osmani & the consultants and no one ence and said that we are the domicile area, be filled on the basis of merit. ful water resources. – APP completing the consultation Company. The experts of this should feel any doubt and convinced of the politics of 11. The contract appointment shall be extendable for further period, subject to satisfactory performance. The appointee shall have with divisional and district ad- company gathered all data be- misunderstanding. public service. no right to claim regularization against respective post(s). For further details, please contact: PQA Website: www.pqa.gov.pk Syed Aijaz Ali Rizvi Director (HRM) Email: [email protected] Secretary Ph: 021-99272167 & 99272223 PPRA Website: www.ppra.org.pk

Dist admin holds speech competition APPLICATION FORM period is also being started PORT QASIM AUTHORITY Bureau Report in schools. DHO informed KARACHI. Name of Post______about the current situation Name of Applicant______FAISALABAD: Under the of dengue and indoor and Father’s Name______arrangements of District outdoor surveillance.Later Date of Birth______Administration and District Deputy Commissioner dis- Education Authority the CNIC No.______tributed teophies among poster and speech competi- position holders and Abdul- Domicile______tions was held here at Met- lah Ishtiaq, a student of MC Postal Address______ro Politian Higher Secondary School, Permanent Address______

Corporation hall in con- Allama Iqbal Road, came Cell No.______, ______Email ______nection with anti-dengue first in poster competition Academic Qualification ______awareness campaign among likewise Malaika Shamim Professional Qualification ______the students of education- of Government Girls High al institutions across the Relevant Experience ______School, Chack No. 258 R.B district on anti-dengue pre- came second and Maryam Name of Organization Rank/Post Held From To Total vention and precautionary Rehman of Madina Town measures in which more Secondary School came than 300 students prepared third and Tayyaba Gul of paintings and several stu- Girls Elementary School dents participated in the conteol Dr. Zulqarnain, students conveyed the mes- but success in the fight won the encouragement speech competition. Depu- Educationist Akhtar Butt, sage of staying safe from against dengue is not possi- prize while Hafiz Abdul ty Commissioner Muham- Incharge Control Room dengue in the best, liveliest ble without the cooperation Rehman of Govt high school mad Ali was the special Muhammad Sadiq besides and most effective way with of the people, so the lesson no 2 Sammundri got first guest on the occasion. CEO principals, head teachers an expression of interest. of staying safe from dengue Bushra Azam from Chak Education Ali Ahmad Sian, and students were also He asked the students to needs to be repeated again Jhumra ramained secod CEO Health Dr. Mushtaq present. Appreciating the spread the message of den- and again. CEO Education Muhammad Faizan of Gov- Sipra, District Health Of- efforts of the Education Au- gue prevention in the socie- said that school education ernment Crescent Model ficer Dr. Bilal Ahmed, DO thority on the successful or- ty so that they can be safe has focused on anti-den- Higher Secondary School

Education Tahir Siddiqui, ganization of the awareness from dengue even in the gue campaign and holding bagged the third prize and ______Date: ______Signature of Applicant Rohail Irshad, District Co- event in this regard, Deputy current season. He said that competitions is a link in Faiq Maqbool bagged the ordinator for Epidemics Commissioner said that the govt is focus on anti-dengue the same chain while zero Motivational Prize. 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEWednesday, August 25, 2021 SERVICES PBM plant over 200 Dr. Alvi for increasing the saplings at Faizabad quantum of online education Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Orphan Rector NUML Major General (R) Muhammad Jaffer gave a presentation Children of PBM’s Dar-ul- Ehsaas on Tuesday planted about the role of university in promotion of education in the country over 200 saplings along with Namaz Timings entation about the role of university in pro- Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM), Fajr...... 04:08 am Zubair Ahmad – Enforce ordinance for retrieval motion of education in the country. Managing Director Malik Zaheer Abbas Khokhar in Zohr...... 12:10 pm He highlighted that 22 thousands students ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi were enrolled in various programmes of the grassy area adjacent to Asr...... 04:51 pm has urged the universities to increase the of illegally occupied land the university and over 77 thousands had Faizabad Interchange here Maghrib...... 06:44 pm quantum of online education and focus on ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has promulgated an ordinance for retrieval graduated from it. He further informed in Islamabad. Over 200 chil- Isha...... 08:12 pm research and innovation to promote quality of illegally occupied state land and assets and to end encroachments on the state that the university had awarded scholar- dren of PBM Schools for education in the country. He said that the land. The president issued the ordinance under article 89 of the constitution, ships to students, including the persons the rehabilitation of Child universities needed to shape their vision in said a press release issued here. Under the ordinance, the authorized officer will with disabilities, amounting to Rs. 340 Laborers and Dar-ul-Ehsaas a way to prepare students to cope with chal- have the authority to issue orders for retrieving the illegally occupied state land. million during the FY 202-21. Appreciat- planted the saplings un- lenges of fast changing world. The officer will have the authority to take action and use force if the state land ing the role of university in educational der prime minister’s clean The President gave these remarks during is not vacated. The local police will provide assistance to the administration in development of the country, the Presi- green Pakistan movement. a briefing on National University of Mod- retrieving the state properties. The expenditure incurred on ending encroach- dent emphasized that higher education Appreciating the children, ern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, at ments will be received from the illegal occupants who will face imprisonment institutions required to produce intel- PBM managing director Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. Rector NUML Major and fines. President of Pakistan will set up an appellate tribunal in consultation lectually supreme graduates to meet the said that it is the best time General (R) Muhammad Jaffer gave a pres- with the Chief Justice of Pakistan for ending encroachments. – DNA challenges of the 21st century. to motivate our children to Hotels & build their attitude towards Restaurants planting trees to have the nature-friendly environment Serena Hotel.....111 133 133 CDA implementing ahead. “The purpose of Marriott...... 051- 2826121 involving the children in plantation campaign is to Monal...... 0334-5421812 Miyawaki method engage them in a nation- al responsibility to enable them in turning Pakistan in Islamabad into green and environment friendly country,”he added. Miyawaki method has Malik Zaheer Abbas further said the prime minister has Airlines been successfully used to taken this task as a chal- Turkish Airlines...... 8494949 lenge to protect our country regenerate forests with from deforestation, extreme weather conditions, pollu- indigenous species in tion, carbon emission, flood- ing and to overcome global more than 38 countries warming; that also demands an animated contribution of Shaheen Hanif the whole nation at large. Emergency ISLAMABAD: In order to develop green spaces in the cap- Rescue (Police)...... 15 ital, Capital Development Authority (CDA) is adopting Mi- Covid-19 Bomb Disposal...... 15 yawaki method to transform it into a green and clean city. Talking to media on Tuesday, Horticulture Supervisor Tahir threatens Fire Services Rawalpindi/ Bhagwali said the CDA is greening the federal capital by Islamabad...... 1122 & 16 adopting a well-tried and a tested approach to mitigate some Asia’s progress Emergency Ambulance..1122 of the impacts of climate change, i.e. Miyawaki approach in on SDGs & Rescue Services.4451122 some sectors including H-8, I-9, I-8, G-6 and others. "In this method of plantation, the trees are planted very ISLAMABAD: The coronavi- Motorway Police....9266044 close to each other. It involves planting two to four trees rus disease (COVID-19) pan- Motorway Police..9270601-20 per square metre. These forests grow in two to three years demic is threatening Asia and Women Police Stations and are self-sustaining," he further said. the Pacific’s progress toward Islamabad...... 9222596 He said the city is observing rapid urban sprawl over the critical targets under the Sus- last many years, the disappearance of green spaces — plan- tainable Development Goals Rawalpindi...... 9270601-20 ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Germany Bernard Schlagheck gives certificate to persons leading tations, parks, green belts, and urban gardens — has be- (SDGs), according to a new the program Educate the Educators funded by the Germany organizations.– DNA come synonymous with development while the reality is report by the Asian Develop- otherwise. Green spaces not only enhance the quality of the ment Bank (ADB). urban environment but also promote sustainable lifestyles The pandemic pushed an by having an impact on the health and well-being of the res- estimated 75 million to 80 idents. From an ecological point of view, living greenery is million more people in de- SCO committed to promote the only producer in the ecosystem, he added. veloping Asia1 into extreme Enquiry Assistant Director Environment, Ahmed Shah Abdali said poverty as of last year, com- Edhi Ambulance...... 115 that Miyawaki method in Islamabad is proving to be success- pared with what would have peace, progress, and stability ful one as the saplings planted as yet are growing as per the happened without COVID-19, PIA Flight Info...... 114 standards set by the Environment Directorate of the CDA. according to Key Indicators PIA Cargo...... 9280979 tific and practical conference on “20 ficking, counter-terrorism and bring- The saplings are waterted by the same directorate. The CDA for Asia and the Pacific 2021, Railway Inquiry...... 117 He mentioned Years of the SCO: from Regional Fo- ing peace and stability in Afghanistan. employees related to the plantation drives are found to be released on Tuesday. Assuming that the pandem- Railway Exchange9270831-5 rum to Global Recognition” held on He mentioned that Pakistan, as a very enthusiastic in performing their duties, he added. that Pakistan, Miyawaki method has been successfully used to regenerate ic has increased inequality, WASA Rawalpindi..5555489 August 20, 2021. member of SCO, has been promoting In his speech, Ambassador Mahmood the “Shanghai Spirit” and its foreign forests with indigenous species in more than 38 countries. the relative rise in extreme CAA...... 9281092 as a member of said that since its establishment in policy goals are in complete harmony It has been championed as a sustainable, cost-efficient mod- poverty—defined as living SCO, has been 2001, the SCO has grown exponentially with the Charter of SCO. el for environmental protection, disaster prevention, and on less than $1.90 a day— in terms of its membership, geographi- Islamabad is striving towards enhanc- water source protection. A fundamental requirement of the may be even greater. promoting the cal remit, international stature, organi- ing regional connectivity, peace and Miyawaki method is the replication of a native forest with a Progress has also stalled sational character and efficiency. security, and nurturing cultural linkag- species that can thrive in the local climate and topography. in areas such as hunger, “Shanghai Spirit” The Organisation has evolved to pro- es with the member states. Another core principle of the Miyawaki method is the cre- health, and education, mote peace, stability and progress He reiterated that the Shanghai Spir- ation of multilayered communities comprised of tall trees, where earlier achievements and its foreign among its members through cooperat- it characterised by mutual trust, mu- medium to short trees, and bottom weeds that function to- across the region had been ing in the domains of security, politics tual benefit, equality, cooperation, gether as an entire forest ecosystem. significant, albeit uneven. policy goals as well as trade, culture, tourism, ed- respect for diversified civilizations Hospitals are in complete ucation, environment and science and and common development is very CMH...... 5611111 technology portfolios. much alive in the SCO. MH...... 561116 harmony with the However, the challenges remain. Re- He urged all the member states to per- lentless efforts are required by SCO severe the collective efforts to make Cantt Hospital...9270907-11 Charter of SCO member states to overcome the hur- SCO a strong international organisa- DHQ...... 5556311-4 dles in the way. He was of the view tion to the mutual benefit of all of us. RGH...... 9290301-7 Khayam Abbasi that the SCO member states have The conference was a part of ongoing Holy Family...... 9290322-7 been quite successful in maintaining celebrations of 20 years of SCO and all ISLAMABAD: Ambassador Khalid regional peace and security. the member states participated in it. PIMS...... 9261170-79 Mahmood, Chairman BoG, Institute However, he emphasised, there is a It was organised by the Centre for Polyclinic...... 9218300-09 of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), need to step up their cooperation on Strategic Researches under the Presi- Shifa International.4603666 participated in an international scien- issues related to security, drug traf- dent of the Republic of Tajikistan. OIC must have training mechanism

Departments for the chemical handlers CDA...... 9221334-43 Khalid Latif, corporate sector consultant with 33-year experience CDA...... 9208301-04 in multinational chemical industry, said we use chemical in large Met Office...... 9250360-6 quantity in our daily life without following any safety measures RDA...... 5555864 TMA...... 5770886 Cantonment Board 9270151-3

Complaints Water Tanker Service E-7, F-10 & F-11...... 9204654 biological sciences, said, ed that we must have prop- dlers. He informed that we G-5, G-6, G-7, G-8....9203883 DNA chemicals have immense er training mechanism for do not have any chemical G-9, G-10, G-11, G-12, effects on human health people who work in labs and safety and security training ISLAMABAD: COMSTECH and even impact on health handle chemicals, develop course. He said academic H-8...... 9266316 and ICCBS inaugurated of coming generations. He capacity and infrastruc- and industrial labs would Wapda Islamabad....9217579 2-day international work- asked, when we buy chem- ture, spend more money benefit from this workshop. Wapda Rawalpindi 111-309-309 shop on “Chemical Safety icals from abroad, we are to secure people exposed Dr. Baig said that PSF and & Security in Academic and given safety instruction to to chemicals, introduce Ministry of Science and Industrial Laboratories”, on handle them, but when we regulatory framework, and Technology (MoST) com- Islamabad Tuesday at COMSTECH Au- synthesize new chemicals, develop a good system of mends the role of COMS- ditorium in Islamabad. do we know the safety con- chemical disposal. TECH under the leader- Metropolitan Addressing the inaugural cerns? He stressed the need Dr. Shahid Baig, Chairman, ship of Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Corporation...... 9209224 session, Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal of knowing the kinds of haz- Pakistan Science Founda- Choudhary for the capacity Potohar Town...... 9209224 Choudhary, a renowned ards of chemicals we are tion (PSF), said that many building of Pakistan and the chemical scientist, Coordi- exposed to in our labs and chemicals have short and entire Muslim world in the Rawal Town...... 5773343 nator General COMSTECH environment. He informed long term serious effects field of science and technol- and Director, International that there are many chemi- that can even take our life. ogy. He informed that PSF, Center for Chemical and Bi- cals that have immense risk He suggested we must have MoST and COMSTECH Wasa Water Tank ological Sciences (ICCBS), even if we are exposed to a proper chemical handling are working together on Rawalpindi.....0331-5022125 a world renowned institute very small quantity of them. training for lab workers, number of projects, and in the field of chemical and Dr. Choudhary recommend- students, and chemical han- have many in pipeline. IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Mufti Shah Briefs Nawaz held in Pirwadhai NHMP road case safety campaigns DNA declines RAWALPINDI: The police arrested Mufti Shah Nawaz accidents in Pirwadhai madrasa abuse case, said a police spokes- Staff Report man on Tuesday. He informed that police ISLAMABAD: Number of teams under the super- road accidents were de- vision of Superintendent creased on national high- Police (SP) Rawal were ways due to special road making all-out efforts to safety campaigns launched net the accused Mufti by the National Highway and Shah Nawaz Ahmed alleg- Motorway Police (NHMP). edly involved in Pirwadhai According to a spokesper- Madrasa female student son of National Highways abuse and violence case. and Motorway, it was a He said the raids were con- matter of immense pride to ducted in Chakri, Hassan- uphold highest standards of abdal, Mansehra and other professionalism whilst en- areas to arrest the accused. suring safety of travelers on DSP City also visited the National road network. house of the victim and ap- He said patience, discipline prised her mother about and courage were the hall- progress in the case, he said mark of NHMP, said a state- adding, a transparent inves- ment issued here. ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s newly appointed High Commissioner to Canada Ameer Khurram Rathore meeting with Foreign Minister tigation would be ensured The motorway police were Shah Mahmood Qureshi before leaving for Canada. – DNA under the supervision of utilizing all their energies senior police officers. to create awareness about The spokesman informed road safety, besides enforc- that police respected the ing traffic laws. madaris but abuse and vi- NHMP working with a vi- olence against seminary sion to ensure a safe and Chakwal’s uplift Govt top students would not be tol- secure driving environment erated. on national Highways and Motorways. Faysal Islami, Universities priority, says Ch. Sarwar Sajid Sadpara supposed to Secretary General of United Business Group Zafar Bakhtawari, Group Leader of join hands be centers CCCI Qazi Muhammad Akbar, President Haji Noor Sultan, Senior VP Moin Akram of quality and VP Shaukat Rafiq Malik at Governor House meet governor Staff Report ISLAMABAD: Faysal Isla- ISLAMABAD: Federal Min- Chakwal district could be pro- mi, a leading name in the ister for Education and Pro- Zubair Ahmad moted as one of the best tour- Islamic banking industry of fessional Training, Shafqat ist destinations in Punjab and Pakistan, has joined hands Mahmood on Tuesday said ISLAMABAD: Punjab Governor Tourist Resorts could be estab- with the National Hero Sa- universities were supposed Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar lished. Referring to the 35 small jid Ali Sadpara, the son of to be the centers of quality has said that Chakwal is a district dams in Chakwal, he said that he late legendary Mohammad conventional and virtual ed- rich in mineral and natural would call for a report and re- Ali Sadpara, in a bid to sup- ucation with highly qualified resources and of course there view it and would also send the port mountain sports in the faculty. is a huge potential for industrial report to Punjab Chief Minister country. Addressing the launching and commercial development Mr.Usman Bazdar. Pakistan is home to five of ceremony of Phase-II of here. Earlier, a delegation of Chakwal the 14 highest peaks in the the Digital Learning and He expressed these views during Chamber of Commerce High- world. Every year, the magnif- Skills Enrichment Initiative a meeting with Secretary Gener- lighted the problems of Chakw- icence and challenges of Paki- (DLSEI), he said it was an al of United Business Group Za- al, he was requested to set up stan’s lofty mountains attract initiative of the Higher Ed- far Bakhtawari, Group Leader of an industrial estate in Chakwal, a large number of climbers, ucation Commission (HEC) Chakwal Chamber of Commerce improve the tourism of Chakwal skiers, and adventurers from Pakistan in partnership with Qazi Muhammad Akbar, Presi- and declare it as a tourist city of the world over, said a press Coursera. dent Haji Noor Sultan, Senior Punjab. release issued here. With the The ceremony was also Vice President Moin Akram and The certified small dams of signing of this partnership, attended by Dr. Shaista Vice President Shaukat Rafiq Chakwal should be made func- Faysal Islami would help to Sohail, Executive Director, Malik at Governor House today. tional for irrigation as these encourage the participation HEC, Mr. Jeff Maggioncal- A delegation of Chakwal Cham- dams have the potential to irri- of aspiring youth from all over da, CEO Coursera, Vice ber of Commerce along with gate up to one lakh acres of land Pakistan in undertaking expe- Chancellors, senior faculty Member National Assembly Ta- of Chakwal and yet these dams ditions in the high-rise peaks members and students hir Iqbal Chaudhry from Vehari Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mu- is ample potential for the promo- had been failed to achieve this of the country. After the successful comple- apprised the Governor of Punjab about the problems of Chakwal. hammad Sarwar said that there tion of tourism in Chakwal and objective. The bank would also work tion of the DLSEI Phase-I together with Sajid Ali Sad- project, the Higher Edu- para in identifying other cation Commission (HEC) areas that need attention of Pakistan has signed a No NRO for Media organisations reject for promoting and facilitat- contract with Coursera and ing adventure sports in the officially launched the Pro- country especially in the gram at a largely discounted corrupt elements: north region. pricing model. advertisement against PMDA HEC through its initiative Ali Nawaz Awan organizations including all the media organizations and had decided to approach “Digital Learning and Skills Shaheen Hanif Fourth Pillar International, had not rejected the PMDA Competition Commission of Weather to Enrichment Initiative” (DL- already cleared many times Shujaat Hamza that there would be no Na- Pakistan Federal Union of draft. They said that in the Pakistan against the mis- remain hot, SEI) intended to enhance ISLAMABAD: The office Journalists (Professionals) past governments used to be leading advertisement and online learning and skills tional Reconciliation Ordi- ISLAMABAD: Special As- bearers of various media and Young Journalists As- blackmailed by media house campaign being shown by humid in development among pas- nance (NRO) for anybody. sistant to Prime Minister organizations on Tuesday sociation said this during a owners, but the PTI was the various television channels. sionate students with 1000+ Talking to a private news on Capital Development rejected the advertisement meeting with Minister for first government which took Minister for Information plain areas Courses and 28 Learning channel, he alleged that Authority (CDA) affairs Ali opposition was involved in being run on various tel- Information and Broadcast- this step for protection of me- and Broadcasting Chaudhry tracks, said a news release ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Me- Nawaz Awan on Tuesday said money laundering cases evision channels against ing Chaudhry Fawad Hus- dia workers’ rights. Fawad Hussain said the issued here. teorological Department PML-N leader Nawaz Sha- and now trying to seek NRO PMDA declaring it a unilat- sain and Minister of State They said that they would greatest challenge being Addressing the ceremony, (PMD) Tuesday forecast hot rif should come back to the from the incumbent gov- eral campaign claiming to for Information and Broad- not allow some organiza- faced by the modern media the Minister said Pakistan’s and humid weather condi- country and face all the cor- ernment rather than facing malign the proposed law. casting Farrukh Habib here. tions to protect the inter- was distinction between education system was fac- tions for most plain areas ruption charges in the courts. court cases adding that they Office bearers of media They categorically stated that ests of the media owners fake and genuine narratives. ing a plethora of challeng- of the country during the He mentioned that Prime would not be succeed in es, particularly lack of qual- next 24 hours. According to Minister Imran Khan had their objectives. ity and relevance, amidst the synoptic situation, weak rising demand for universi- monsoon currents were ties. – APP penetrating eastern parts of the country. Police to attend Mainly hot and humid Eagle squad weather is expected in most public complaints plain areas of the country briefed about on Wednesday. However, effective ISLAMABAD: Islamabad interact with public and re- rain-wind-thundershowers police officials have been di- solve their complaints on are expected at isolated policing rected to specify an hour on priority basis. He asked them places in upper Khyber Pa- daily basis for listening to pub- to specify an hour on daily khtunkhwa, north east Pun- lic complaints and enhance basis for listening to public jab, Gilgit Baltistan, Kash- DNA meaningful coordination with complaints. Islamabad police mir and its adjoining areas. general public. chief also interacted with vis- The rainfall recorded dur- ISLAMABAD: Senior Su- These directions were made itors and inquired from the ing the last 24 hours was perintendent of Police (Op- by IG of Police Islamabad staff at Front Desk about pro- 01 mm at Dir. The highest erations) Dr. Syed Mustafa Qazi Jamil ur Rehman during cess to lodge complaints. He maximum temperatures Tanveer on Tuesday di- his sudden visit to Karachi expressed his annoyance over recorded during the period rected the Eagle Squad of Company police station along not shifting the impounded were 45 C in Dadu and 44 C Islamabad Police to ensure with SSP (Operations) Dr. bikes and vehicles at proper in Sibbi. – APP effective policing measures Syed Mustafa Tanveer. The place and directed to hand ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Shafqat in city and maintain high IGP said that every Superin- over the identified vehicles to Mahmood standing in respect of national anthem at launching ceremony of Digital Learning IHC grants vigilance. tendent of Police (SP) should their actual owners. – DNA & Skills Enrichment Initiative-II at HEC. – APP In a briefing to the person- interim bail nel of Eagle Squad, he said that strict patrolling meas- to Ahsan’s ures should be ensured in the city for protection to brother the lives and property of ICCI urges to incentivize Int’l brands in Pakistan the citizens. He asked to ISLAMABAD: Islamabad behave politely with citi- ICCI President said that Pakistan was a huge market of over 220 consumers and international High Court (IHC) Tues- zens and ensure prompt brands including retailers and food chains have great potential for JVs and investment in Pakistan day granted interim bail to assistance to people in PML-N leader Ahsan Iqbal’s case of any emergency. Huge Boss store, Omais Khattak, tivate the local industry to up- Samad Zeeshan, Head of Sports- Brother Mustafa Kamal till He said those involved in Khayam Abbasi Umar Hussain, Aslam Khokhar, grade itself for producing world wear/Fashion at Sun Support September 13, in case per- effective policing would be Abdul Rehman Siddiqui, Rana Qa- class products that would give a and Franchisee of Hugo Boss taining to corruption in met- awarded while strict action ISLAMABAD: Sardar Yasir Il- iser Shehzad, Naeem ur Rehman boost to our exports as well. said that Sun Sports is a well-es- ro bus project. to be taken against those yas Khan, President, Islamabad Paracha, Shaukat Hayat, Hafiz ICCI President said that Paki- tablished name in the category A division bench compris- involved in dereliction of Chamber of Commerce and In- Bilal Munir, Muhammad Shakir, stan was a huge market of over of Sports & Lifestyle, supplies ing IHC Chief Justice Athar duties. The government, dustry (ICCI) has called upon the Saeed Khan and others were also 220 consumers and internation- some of the exclusive brands Minallah and Justice Aam- he said, has given resourc- government to incentivize the in- present at the occasion. al brands including retailers and in Pakistan through its chain of er Faooq granted the bail es and new motorbikes to ternational brands in Pakistan by Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan said that food chains have great potential sports stores located in the ma- against surety bond worth personnel of Eagle Squad reducing duties on their import the labour cost in Pakistan was for JVs and investment in Paki- jor cities of Pakistan. He said Rs0.5 million. The court also and effective policing as that would reduce their prices and quite cheap and provided a great stan. However, they needed good that Sun Sports has successfully sought comments from the well as safety to citizens to make them affordable for gener- advantage to international inves- incentives, consistent policies marketed and distributed a num- National Accountability Bu- be ensured through high al consumers besides bringing tors for penetration in Pakistan from the government side to ber of globally renowned sports reau (NAB) against the bail vigilance. healthy competition in the domes- and urged that the government presence of international brands penetrate the Pakistani market. brands in the Pakistani market petition of Mustafa Kamal till He said 150 posting and tic market. should also provide good incen- in Pakistan would increase the He further emphasized that FBR and has gained a tremendous the next date. transfers have been made He said this while inaugurating tives to the manufacturers of confidence of foreign investors should focus on further simpli- popularity and credibility among According to NAB, Rawal- today by him on the re- the very first Hugo Boss store in international brands in order in the Pakistani market and at- fication of the taxation system the retailers and the customers. pindi Development Author- quests of policemen as Pakistan that has been opened by to attract them for JVs and in- tract more FDI to the country. that would encourage more in- He said that being a progressive ity (RDA) had awarded the the sole purpose was to Sun Sports Karachi in Centaurus vestment in Pakistan. It would He said that the entry of more ternational brands towards Paki- company equipped with high- contract of beautification accommodate policemen Mall, Islamabad. Fatma Azim Sen- help the country to increase international brands and their stan. He congratulated the fran- ly-trained professionals of the in- of metro bus to M/s Horti so that they may perform ior Vice President, Abdul Rehman exports of international brands manufacturers in Pakistan would chisee of Hugo Boss and wished dustry, Sun Sports always seeks Group a company owned by effectively. Khan Vice President ICCI, Abdul and further strengthen its forex also bring more competition in him great success in business. for the premium brands to repre- the accused. – DNA Samad Zeeshan Franchisee of reserves. He said that the larger the domestic market and mo- Speaking at the occasion, Abdul sent in Pakistan. Wednesday, August 25, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Contaminated water Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Continued oppression Deputy Editor: Abid Raza HE Pakistan Council of Research of Water Resources EPORTS have emerged that the Modi government is Member APNS / ABC Certified (PCRWR) tested 29 sources of potable water for toxicity considering imposing a ban under the black law, Un- T levels across the country and found 20 of them to be en- Vol: 02 Issue: 94 R lawful Activities (Prevention) Act, on the All Parties tirely unsafe. Apparently, the public has been drinking water laced Email: [email protected] Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and the Mirwaiz-led Hurriyat with high levels of arsenic, iron, fluoride and even brain-eating Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 forum to stifle their voice for freedom. Hurriyat leaders in amoeba and the provincial governments have turned a blind eye Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad IIOJK have strongly reacted to this news by terming this as an to the health hazard entirely. With the matter being discussed in attempt at defaming the APHC and silencing the movement the National Assembly, it is vital that all authorities—including for self-determination. This revelation is alarming to say the the federal government, ministry, provincial governments and relevant departments—embark upon a purification drive. least because the allegations being levelled against the APHC A report released by the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) are false and the group’s struggle has always been peaceful earlier this year revealed that the country’s industrial waste, and transparent. India’s crimes against humanity, curbs on poor sewerage system, agricultural run-off and unplanned freedom of press, speech and assembly cannot be allowed to urbanisation are all primary causes of the contamination of go unnoticed. The APHC is a recognised political and demo- drinking water, and this polluted water was being consumed all cratic forum that has been struggling for Kashmiri rights for across the country. It is no surprise then that our water sup - many decades. The international community cannot allow a ply has become a thriving environment for dangerous bacteria representative group of the Kashmiri people to be silenced and viruses like the brain-eating amoeba that killed six people in such a blatant fashion. As the situation in Afghanistan cap- this month alone. Considering how this further aids the trans - mission of polio, hepatitis, influenza and even coronaviruses, tures all the news headlines, the Modi government’s atroci- alarm bells should be ringing and the authorities should be ties against innocent civilians continue unabated. scrambling for finding viable and immediate solutions. On Saturday, Indian troops shot and killed three Kashmiri Already, the KP and Punjab governments approved water policies youth in Pulwama district, taking the number of slain youth that revolved around making it mandatory to check water quality in the territory to six in a period of three days. This spate once a year. Surely it takes no expert to state that this may not of violence against innocent Kashmiris and the repression be enough; our country requires a comprehensive strategy that of APHC only further underscores India’s desperation when involves laws regarding proper disposal procedures and a detailed it comes to IIOJK. It’s only aim at this point in time is to purification process. Filtration, distillation, chlorinating and re- somehow eradicate all aspects of resistance. However, such verse osmosis have been scientifically proven to create effective heavy-handedness is only going to make matters worse for barriers for pollutants and bacteria to remain in the water. How- New Delhi. PM Modi would be foolish to believe that such ever, if these are proving to be unsustainable for the government, tactics would stop the Kashmiris from pursuing their strug- the least it can do is provide incentives, like tax cuts or subsidies, gle for right to self-determination. In fact, banning the APHC for corporations to either develop more sustainable methods or take over the large-scale purification process. could potentially mobilise an even greater number of people Regardless of what route we take, now is the time for the against the ongoing occupation. Hurriyat leaders represent government to remain determined and motivated politically the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the and socially. If we are to battle the impending water crisis, only way to work out a solution to this long-standing dispute we must eliminate pre-existing problems first. is political dialogue, not high handedness. America’s strategic mess is creating a void HILE most observers were expecting a decisions by Biden and Trump to undo the work of US mainland and, hence, world affairs became of Dr. Dania Koleilat Khatib breakdown following the US withdrawal their predecessors. central importance. W from Afghanistan, the world was amazed That is why there is no consistency in any policy. However, the sentiment created by the terror at the speed with which the prophecy was fulfilled. Decisions are taken in the hope of immediate solu- strikes cannot be compared to general perception Some say it was a mistake, but the truth is that tions or pseudo-solutions, regardless of their long- of communism. To start with, terrorism is a fluid when the same mistake happens more than once, term effects. During the Cold War, different presi- concept, Osama Bin Laden was one man, and Al-Qa- it is no longer a mistake but a flaw in decision mak- dents had less leverage on policy since they were eda is a clandestine organization, unlike the Soviet ing — and the US decision-making process has been bound by a strategic framework around which there Union, which was a well-defined country with clear majorly flawed because it lacks an overarching stra- was a political and popular consensus: Containment objectives as well as a strong conventional army tegic framework. So, even when the US scores a of communism. An overarching strategy guided US and a nuclear arsenal. win, it is limited and short-lived. policy and, hence, there was consistency. The US The absence of an existential threat means there is Policies are crafted in a haphazard manner driven wanted its allies or so-called allies to be stable and less interest and engagement in world affairs, and by partisanship. Barack Obama wanted to stop the prosperous in order to prevent communism from US foreign policy is reduced to optics. war his predecessor started. His decisions catered spreading. Nation-building was a strategic necessity. This is severely affecting stability around the more to public fatigue with the fighting than to the The Marshall Plan that followed the Second World globe. Despite the criticism Biden is facing for his advice of his generals on the ground. Moreover, he War did not come out of a void but was based on an decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, the reality wanted to be true to his campaign promise. Obama overall strategy of confronting communism. is that the US is bound to make similar mistakes Donald Trump, on the sensed the general mood. The American people A bipolar world was much more orderly than the since it has no strategic foundation for its deci- were fed up sending their young men and women to unipolar world we witness today. Since the end sion-making process. Each president wants to take other hand, rode the anti- Iraq, and felt increasingly disturbed by America’s of the Cold War, the US has not found a foe from decisions that improve his rating in the hope of deteriorating image around the world, especially which it can derive a strategic framework for its winning a successive term. However, policy stops Obama wave. He wanted since there were no weapons of mass destruction, policies. China, Russia and Iran are in no way a at that — it is not deep-rooted and has no real sub- the main reason behind the war. replacement for the Soviet Union. China might stance. Biden’s slogan is that America is back, but to undo everything his But, in fact, the so-called surge worked well, rec - become a replacement further down the road if it America is more absent than ever. Despite former predecessor did and, in onciliations were made, violence was reduced, adopts a more assertive foreign policy. However, so US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s efforts to order was established, and reconstruction was far, it is mainly looking after its economic interests re-establish American “swagger,” Trump’s policy turn, Joe Biden is working carried out and paid for by Iraqi oil. However, the around the world and has not shown that it is seek- was more isolationist than all of his predecessors’ layman did not see this, and Obama catered to ing to export its communist model. approaches and the trend will likely continue. on dismantling all of the average American preferences rather than to Iran has an anti-US ideology, but its reach is re- As the US loses interest in world affairs, more de- the overall national interest. The US withdrawal, stricted to the Middle East, unlike the Soviet Un- cisions like the withdrawal from Afghanistan are Trump’s policies. One conducted hastily and with no proper security ion, which sponsored communist regimes around likely to be made. At best the US will work to mit- might argue that a reset structure put in place before consolidating the the world. Russia, on the other hand, has over- igate some of their effects. But policy most likely gains of the surge, led to the rise of Daesh. played its capacity, and has been able to flex it mus- will continue to be crafted in a piecemeal manner, every four or eight years Donald Trump, on the other hand, rode the an- cle only to fill the void the US willingly left. with no strategy underpinning it. With this flawed ti-Obama wave. He wanted to undo everything his As a result, there is no genuine existential threat decision-making process, we are likely to see more is a good thing, allowing a predecessor did and, in turn, Joe Biden is working that offers the US a basis for its foreign policy. chaos as the US withdraws from the world scene on dismantling all of Trump’s policies. One might During the Cold War, the average American saw in without putting a viable alternative in place to fill periodic review of policy. argue that a reset every four or eight years is a good the communist expansion in Africa or Asia a direct the void it leaves behind. However, this review is thing, allowing a periodic review of policy. Howev- danger to his Midwest hometown, but today the Unless a game-changer in world affairs alters the er, this review is rarely, if ever, based on strategic average American does not share the same world- current trend in foreign policy, more curtailment is rarely, if ever, based on considerations. Instead it is based on populism, as view. There is no clear existential threat that can inevitable while the US struggles to maintain the in the case of Obama’s decision to withdraw prema- define the national interest. The 9/11 attacks cre- appearance of a great power. strategic considerations turely from Iraq, or on a personal grudge, as in the ated an existential threat as terrorism reached the – Courtesy: Arab News Cyber warfare taking place in cyber world N today’s world of automation and propaganda, fake individuals and 750 fake news websites. False Pakistan. But it is facing defeat on all fronts. Muhammad Akhter propaganda is considered to be the most important news and reports against Pakistan were also being pro - In this cyber world, cyber wars are taking place, now I weapon. Regrettably, no action is taken by the inter- vided internationally through the Indian news agency new wars are not being fought on the field like tradi - national community against countries that pose a threat ANI. No one bothered to confirm these negative news. tional wars, but they are being fought on the screen, to regional and global peace and security by taking such This propaganda has benefited India and harmed Pa - on news channels, on computers and on our cell steps. That is why many countries are causing a lot of kistan’s interests. India has used digital media exten - phones. You can simply call it the world of cyber-world problems by spreading propaganda through fake news. sively against Pakistan. India had also provided some or internet. People’s minds are being changed. If you And India is one of the countries that uses social media to of Pakistan’s friendly countries with fabricated and self- have succeeded in changing the minds of a nation or spread fake news. The Modiregime of India is spreading made reports which were first disseminated around the a group through propaganda, then this is the great - anti-Pakistan propaganda through fake news to sabotage world through its network, then kept these fake reports est achievement in the new world. We can also call it Pakistan’s efforts in the Afghan peace process. It also against Pakistan as evidence. Fifth Generation Warfare. has the support of the Afghan government. According to The propaganda against Pakistan would have continued In today’s world, social media or digital media cannot the information that came to light in this regard, 65% of if the EU DisinfoLab had not uncovered this secret In - be separated from the fifth generation warfare. These the tweets through which the demand for sanctions on dian network in its report. The report shocked not only are two sides of the same coin, that is, one goal. The Pakistan was made came from boot machines. the European Union, but also UN agencies. It is the purpose of cyber warfare is to weaken Pakistan and to The G5 Internet Observatory, an organization that result of cyber warfare that minorities in India, includ - create suspicion and frustration in the hearts of the Pa - monitors fake news, has unveiled the whole story of ing Muslims, Christians and Sikhs, are being targeted kistani nation and to break their hearts and minds. This India’s heinous game, which has once again thwarted with prejudice and hatred, but India is not among the is the beginning of cyber war, its end and its outcome, India’s attempt to throw dust in the eyes of the world. countries violating religious freedom, while minorities no predictions can be made at this time, but it has been According to a report by G5 Internet Observatory, In - in India are currently being persecuted at the state lev - decided that the first frontal cyber war between the The EU DisinfoLab has dia and Afghanistan have been involved in propagating el. Specific laws are being made, for which the land of countries will take place. againstPakistan on Twitter for the past few days. It is India has been narrowed. Minorities have been made, On the other hand, if independent NGOs and research exposed India’s fake a matter of fact that, the Fake Twitter accounts spread a second citizen. It is true that Indian Prime Minister institutes do a little research, they can reach the influ - fake news against Pakistan and the Pakistan Army, Modi and the Indian Establishment have become a ential segments of the Indian propaganda against Paki - news. According to the which was later spread with the help of official Twitter threat not only for the minorities living in their country, stan in the FATF. How fake reports have been prepared accounts in India and Afghanistan. The international or - but to the whole world. to discredit Pakistan. How India is throwing dust in the report, Sri Vastu Group ganizations and the international community are aware The Sri Vastu Group defamed Pakistan to divert eyes of the international community. International in - of this whole situation and they have received solid evi - attention from India.According to independent an - stitutions also have to fulfill their responsibilities now. and Indian Chronicles dence in this regard many times. It is pertinent to note alysts, there is a strong possibility that the Indian The UN agencies have to take this whole issue serious - had been chanting against here that, it is not a first time Indian conspiracy has state agencies and the Indian intelligence agency ly that, The Indian Establishment has been spreading been exposed, but also the conspiracies of India’s fabri - RAW are behind all this network. Because No individ - propaganda against Pakistan through Sri Vastu Group, Pakistan for years. It was cated anti-Pakistan propaganda also had been exposed ual or NGO can do this alone. The resources provided Indian Chronicles, Ghost NGOs and fake news web - in earlier this year by EUDisinfoLab. Let’s review, how are possible only at the state level. Of course, India sites. Is it continue? How many fake news websites an India-pro-network. They pro-India network ‘spread disinformation’. is involved in all the projects. India has emerged as have been blocked so far? How many NGOs have been It is well-known to everyone, India never misses an oppor- an irresponsible state after this scandal. The world cracked down on? Are the UN agencies taking any steps propagated against Pakistan tunity to propagate against Pakistan. Recently, the secret has changed and the style of warfare in the world has to prevent such tactics in the future? of Indian false propaganda against Pakistan has come to also changed. Now, instead of missile and tank wars, However, those NGOs, fake websites and personalities in a very organized manner. light. Never before in the world has such a well-organized cyber warfare is being waged on computers and the who have been taking money from the Indian establish - The network was carried and large-scale propaganda network had been exposed. internet. He who has successfully propagated against ment and spreading propaganda against Pakistan and EU DisinfoLab’s report is a unique event of its kind that the enemy has won.Now, the most important ques - any other country should be banned. They should be out systematic propaganda had shocked the whole world. It can also be called the tion is what does India want and what is the purpose blacklisted forever. Despite all facts, some countries Fifth Generation Warfare. What is being done? The global of all this propaganda against Pakistan? The straight - have remained silent only because they have business against Pakistan through propaganda against Pakistan has been going on for the last forward answer to this is what every Pakistani knows, interests with India and they sell their goods in India’s fifteen years, not just a few weeks and months. India’s aim is to weaken and destabilize Pakistan and big market. But how long will this double standard fake NGOs, some obsolete The European Union (EU) DisinfoLab has exposed discredit Pakistan’s role in the Afghan peace process. last? The world will ultimately have to prioritize human NGOs accredited by the India’s fake news. According to the report, Sri Vastu India has been trying for a long time to impose various blood and basic human rights over business interests, Group and Indian Chronicles had been chanting against kinds of sanctions on Pakistan. Sometimes an issue is and that time will surely come.Now is the time for the UN, dead persons, Pakistan for years. It was an India-pro-network. They raised and sometimes another. On the one hand it has international community to go beyond mere rhetoric propagated against Pakistan in a very organized man - started cyberattacks against Pakistan and on the other and take regular action against India to stop it from its fake individuals and 750 ner.The network was carried out systematic propagan - hand it has started to set up a new game in Afghanistan, nefarious activities. da against Pakistan through fake NGOs, some obsolete where double game is being played to derail the Afghan – The Writer is a Freelance Columnist. fake news websites NGOs accredited by the United Nations, dead persons, peace process. India has opened many fronts against He can be reached at @MAkhter_ IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Wednesday, August 25, 2021 ‘India has no Briefs business in CIA chief Kamala Harris accuses Afghanistan’ meets Mullah From Page 01 He said the Pakistan Inter- Bradar national Airlines had so far China of ‘intimidation’ facilitated evacuation of over From Page 01 1,500 people from Kabul. Pa- which if confirmed will have “Beijing’s actions continue to undermine the rules-based order and threaten kistan was also taking steps been the highest-level en- to open its borders for evac- counter between the group the sovereignty of nations,” she said uating of foreign nationals from Afghanistan, he added. and the Biden administra- ‘Right, courageous’ meanwhile regularly conducts “freedom of Asia and the Indo-Pacific is not against any tion since the militants’ He said the government had Foreign Desk China claims almost all of the resource-rich navigation” operations through the disputed one country, nor is it designed to make an- been in contact with the op- return to power, came as ef- sea, through which trillions of dollars in ship- waters, which China objects to, saying they yone choose between countries,” she said. forts to evacuate thousands position on EVMs and grant- SINGAPORE: US Vice President Ka - ping trade passes annually, with competing do not help promote peace or stability. Part of Harris’s task during the trip will be ing voting right to overseas of people from Taliban-con- mala Harris has accused China of using claims from four Southeast Asian states as In recent months, US President Joe Biden’s convincing leaders in the region that the US trolled Afghanistan became Pakistanis. Terming PML-N “coercion” and “intimidation” to back well as Taiwan. Beijing has been accused of administration has ramped up outreach to commitment to Southeast Asia is firm and as an obstacle in carrying out increasingly urgent. unlawful claims in the South China Sea deploying a range of military hardware, in- the region, with Secretary of Defense Lloyd not a parallel to Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Taliban spokes- electoral reforms, he said the as she sought to rally Asian countries cluding anti-ship and surface-to-air missiles Austin and Deputy Secretary of State Wen- The chaotic US withdrawal from Afghani- party never came to the pow- person Mujahid said he against Beijing and shore up US credi - there, and ignored a 2016 international tri- dy Austin both visiting the area. Secretary stan, however, complicated that message “cannot confirm” if Taliban er without rigging. He alleged bility in the wake of a chaotic withdraw - bunal decision at The Hague that declared of State Antony Blinken held a number of of support to the region, raising questions that opposition parties were co-founder Mullah Abdul al from Afghanistan. its historical claim over most of the virtual meetings with Southeast Asian offi- about the US commitment to its allies. Ghani Baradar met CIA conspiring to deprive over 9 Her comments on Tuesday came during waters to be without basis. cials earlier this month. While Biden said last week that an indefi- million Pakistani expatriates chief William Burns. a seven-day trip to Singapore and Vi - Tensions have escalated in Harris said the region was “critically nite engagement would have benefitted Burns is one of US Presi- from the right of vote, add- etnam that is aimed at standing up to recent months between important to our nation’s security “true strategic competitors” China and Rus- ing steps being taken by the dent Joe Biden’s most ex- China’s growing security and economic Beijing and rival claimants. and prosperity”, adding that “our sia, China has seized on the images of vio- perienced diplomats; while government for transparent influence globally. Manila was angered after partnerships in Singapore, in South- lence from the evacuation to slam the US elections, were in line with Baradar, is one of the top The US has called rivalry with China “the hundreds of Chinese east Asia and throughout the In- for its engagement there. leaders in the regime that the judicial commission rec- biggest geopolitical test” of the century and boats were spotted in- do-Pacific are a top priority for the In Tuesday’s speech, Harris defended Bid- ommendations formed after has taken power in Kabul. is diverting attention and resources to the side the Philippines’ United States”. She also sought to en’s decision to push ahead with the US A spokesperson for the CIA the PTI’s demand for open- Indo-Pacific region as it turns away from old Exclusive Economic allay fears that growing US-China pullout from Afghanistan as “courageous ing of four constituencies af- would not confirm the meet- security preoccupations, including with the Zone, while Ma- tensions could force countries and right” and reiterated that US offi- ing to AFP, saying that the ter 2013 elections. withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan. laysia scrambled who have strong ties with cials were “laser-focused” on the evac- About Pakistan’s relations agency “never discusses the “We know that Beijing continues to co- fighter jets to both of the world’s uation from Kabul airport. She also director’s travels.” with the United States, he said erce, to intimidate and to make claims to intercept top economies to said the US had put itself forward to US Secretary of State Antony The Washington Post, the vast majority of the South China Sea,” Chinese choose sides. host a meeting of the Asia-Pacific trade which cited anonymous US J. Blinken had spoken to For- Harris said in her speech in Singapore. military air- “Our engage- group APEC in 2023, which includes the eign Minister Shah Mahmood sources for the meeting, “Beijing’s actions continue to undermine craft that ment in US, China and Japan. She will hold talks lat- did not the content of the Qureshi three times, while the rules-based order and threaten the appeared South- er on Tuesday with business leaders in Sin- Chief of Army Staff General discussions between the sovereignty of nations,” she said. “The off its east gapore on supply chain issues, including the Taliban co-founder and the Qamar Javed Bajwa was in United States stands with our allies and coast. The global microchip shortage, before heading contact with American Cen- CIA boss. But it said it was partners in the face of these threats.” US Navy to the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi. likely they revolved around tral Command’s Chief. Close any delay in the deadline for consultation process between the United States to finish the Pakistan Army leadership evacuations at the airport and Pentagon and Defence of the Afghan capital, where PCB announces Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games open Department was underway, thousands of Afghans, are he added. At the moment, still massed with the hope 2021-22 women’s there were two tracks under- of fleeing the country. way with regard to Afghan Biden has set an August 31 peace process. He said Paki- deadline to finish the chaot- cricket season stan was regional power and ic airlift organised by thou- its involvement in Afghanistan sands of temporarily de- Afzal Javed peace process was crucial. ployed US and UK troops, ISLAMABAD, Aug 24: In a bid to provide ample match but has left the door open to training ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Pakistan- an extension if needed. But Qualifiers, the Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday an- a spokesman for the Taliban nounced a bumper 2021-22 women’s cricket season. China mull warned Monday the hard- Over the course of the upcoming season, the country’s line group would not agree top women players are scheduled to compete in 33 match- strategy... to any extension, calling the es – domestic and international – in the home season. issue a “red line”, with any The women’s home season will commence on 9 Septem- From Page 01 delay viewed as “extending ber in Karachi with the 14-match, four-team Pakistan Cup occupation”. Responsibility as claimed by Women’s One-Day Tournament and will be followed by DNA the Balochistan Liberation the national side’s historic series against England Wom- Two Pakistani athletes to Army, a separatist group Bilawal en, which will mark the current 50-over Women’s World TOKYO: Japanese Emperor that has also launched sim- Cup champions’ first-ever visit of the country. Naruhito declared the 2020 ilar attacks in the past. welcomes The Heather Knight-led side will play two T20Is and three Tokyo Paralympic Games Masood Khalid, former ODIs in October from 10 to 22 at the Pindi Cricket Sta- take part in Paralympic open on Tuesday evening at Pakistani ambassador who PDM... dium, Rawalpindi. At the backend of 2021, the national Tokyo's Olympic Stadium. A TOKYO: Two athletes from Pakistan will take part in Tokyo’s 2020 Paralympic Games, serves in Beijing said that side will travel to Zimbabwe for the ICC Women’s Cricket record number of 4,403 ath- starting from today with a glittering opening ceremony. China is concerned about From Page 01 World Cup Qualifiers, in which they will play seven match- letes from 162 delegations Haider Ali and AnilaBaig will represent Pakistan in the discus throw event. Anila will be the recent attack on Chi- the Muttahida Qaumi Move- es – four group matches and three Super Six fixtures, have been confirmed to take seen in action on August 29 while Haider Ali on September 3. nese but the statements by ment (MQM) have been ex- subject to their qualification for the second round of the part across 22 sports at the Ali hails from Gujranwala and is representing Pakistan in the Paralympic Games for the the Beijing doesn’t mean posed and people are aware tournament – and the ACC Women’s Asia Cup, the details Tokyo Paralympics which third time Anila is from FaislabadShe had qualified for a mega-event after finishing fourth that neighbouring country of their reality, adding Im- of which will be announced by the event organisers. runs through September 5. in the World Para Athletics Championship in 2019 in Dubai. – DNA is angry with Pakistan. ran Khan s economic poli- Meanwhile, the PCB is also in talks with an ICC mem - China, which is participating He said that two divisions cies are causing an increase ber for an ODI women’s series prior to the national in the Summer Paralympics are raised in the army for in poverty. side’s departure for Zimbabwe. To continue to pro - for the 10th consecutive the protection of CPEC When asked about the Pa- vide more competitive and quality-based cricket to the time, has sent a delegation projects and consider the kistan Democratic Move- women players, the PCB has increased the number of of 251 athletes, 132 female joint strategy by both coun- ment, he said, “Our party matches, as well as the number of teams across all One- and 119 male, with the oldest tries a good development. wants to give a tough time Day and T20 domestic tournaments. While this will athlete being 56 years old Pakistan should secure to the government.” The help the players in enhancing their skills in match-situ - and the youngest 16 years Chinese working for CPEC PDM was told by PPP that ations, increased number of matches will also provide old. They will compete in 20 projects he added. Masood undemocratic rulers could financial incentives in terms of more match fee. of the 22 sports. Khalid said that the terror be sent home in a demo- As the player pool continues to increase gradually, International Olympic attacks on Chinese wouldn’t cratic manner, he added. the PCB has included a fourth team for the upcom - Committee (IOC) pres- achieve their aims so far He said that PPP has faced ing season, a move that will provide opportunity to ident Thomas Bach is because China and Pakistan the government on every more players to prove their mettle in domestic com - among the very few invited know which forces are be- issue from the beginning, petitions. The PCB has also made an U19 T20 tour - spectators at the opening hind these attacks. Karachi has many problems nament part of the domestic calendar this year. This ceremony. As the coronavi- and we want to find a solu- event will help in the identification of quality players rus situation has worsened Taliban tion of every problem. from young age and prepare them for the first edi - in Japan in recent weeks, tion of the U19 World Cup, scheduled for 2023. The the Paralympics will also urges US 2021-22 women’s domestic season will end with the take place generally with- G-7 leaders 14-match National Women’s T20 Cup, to be played in out spectators, as was the to stop... June-July next year prior to the national team’s de - case with the Olympics. discuss... parture for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. From Page 01 position of danger and on behalf is a family and we must make sure Zabihullah Mujahid said the rom age F P 01 Afghan women of their peers around the world we everyone is safe." focus was on clearing up and protecting women’s rights Azadi Cup Tenpin thank the international community Fifpro general secretary Jonas improving security. Mujahid and preventing terrorism. footballers for coming to their aid," Fifpro said Baer-Hoffmann said evacuating the said the crowds of Afghans “We reaffirm that the Talib- of an evacuation that was for more women was "an incredibly complex Bowling starts thronging Kabul airport an will be held accountable evacuated by than 50 people according to news process for everyone involved", add- seeking a flight out of the for their actions on prevent- sources including ABC. ing: "Our hearts go out to all the oth- country could go home and ing terrorism, on human Australian from today "We urge the international commu- ers who remain stranded in the coun- urged them to help rebuild rights in particular those of nity to make sure that they receive try against their will." their country. “We need women, girls and minorities government Afzal Javed all the help they need. There are Last week, football's world governing their expertise,” he said, and on pursuing an inclusive ISLAMABAD: Azadi Cup Tenpin Bowling Championship will also many athletes still at risk in Af - body Fifa joined Fifpro in writing to adding that once security political settlement in Af- after plea start from today (Wednesday) at Leisure City Bowling Club, ghanistan and every effort should be governments around the world re- was re-established, women ghanistan,” said a statement Jinnah Park, Rawalpindi. KABUL: The Australian government made to offer them support." Afghan- questing assistance, as players feared would be able to return to issued by Downing Street af- President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has evacuated more than 50 women istan's former football captain Khali- for their lives. work as normal. ter British Prime Minister SadarYasirIlyas Khan will be chief guest in the opening cere- footballers and athletes and their de- da Popal described the evacuation of "I have not been able to sleep, I have He also denied reports Boris Johnson convened the mony of the Championship. pendents from Afghanistan following the group, which included members been crying and feeling helpless," that Taliban patrols were meeting. According to President, Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federa- an appeal by world bodies Fifa and of the Afghanistan national women's Popal said. conducting house to house The Taliban must “guar- tion, IjazurRehman, all arrangements of the tournament Fifpro. A statement by the interna- football team and their youth team, When the Taliban seized power in Af- searches to find targets for antee” a safe passage for have been finalized by the organizing committee and players tional footballers' federation Fifpro as "an important victory". ghanistan in the late-1990s, girls were reprisals, saying: “We have those fleeing Afghanistan from all over the country will participate in the nine events expressed gratitude to Australia. However, she cautioned that more prevented from attending school after forgotten everything in the beyond the current August including Singles Masters, Doubles, Deaf, Team event, wom- Following the retaking of Kabul by the work was still needed in saving others the age of 10 and many forced into past.” Mujahid repeated 31 evacuation deadline, the en, Inter University, Inter School, Amateur and Media. Taliban, many Afghan sportswomen from an uncertain fate. child marriage. that the Taliban wanted G7 agreed, according to He said that the semi finals and finals will be played on Au- went into hiding. "The women footballers have been Under the oppressive rule, which end- good diplomatic relations British Prime Minister Boris gust 29 and August 30, respectively. The statement said work was still brave and strong in a moment of ed in 2001 after a military campaign with other countries and Johnson. Johnson said that The concluding and prizes ceremony will be held on needed to settle the women abroad. crisis and we hope they will have spearheaded by US armed forces, wanted foreign embassies he and his colleagues had August 30, at 6 pm. Trophies, Medals and certificates "These young women, both as ath- a better life outside Afghanistan," women could not leave home alone to remain open. The Tal- agreed “a roadmap for the will be delivered to the players. letes and activists, have been in a said Popal, 34. "Women's football and were forced to wear the burqa. iban spokesman said any way in which we’re going to extension in the August 31 engage with the Taliban” in deadline of US troops and the future. He added that foreign nationals, if being the “number one condition” considered, is “unilateral”. was “to guarantee... through “The extension was unilater- August 31 and beyond, a safe al by the United States. It was passage for those who want Tolerant or turbulent? Taliban 2.0 conferences, educated and pre- give up to Taliban. tional organizations to pressurize future if not now. Why must whole a violation of the agreement. to come out.” Aysha J Khan sentable men, social media savvy In all this madness, if the Ameri- Taliban into submission, Thisshall Afghanistan suffer due to Taliban? We want them to evacuate all with English proficiency, slight can troops lingers on their dead- have devastating backlash on Russia, China, Qatar are already foreign nationals by the 31st Impossible AFGHANISTAN, a war ravished foreign accents and also promises line of 31st August 2021 once Afghan economy. The country in talks with them. Pakistan has of August. And we are not in and one of compassion and leniency has again, and decide to stay longer, will starve, Sanctions is not the reiterated to work with Afghan- favour of allowing Afghans to to evacuate.. of poorest the world perplexed since hor- this will surely aggravate Talib- answer. The 38 million afghans, istan and pledged support with leave,” the interpreter said, countries in rors of the 1990s Taliban rule is an since their pact will again be majority living below poverty line whoever afghans choose as their in response to a question by From Page 01 the world is engraved on heartsof afghans es- broken by USA and there is a big should not suffer due to Taliban. government. a journalist asking if the dead- Robles said Taliban check- bleeding yet pecially the women who suffered chance of face off which can result My appeal to western nations Afghanistan deserves peace and line can be reconsidered un- points and violence were again. The the most due to them. in a bloodbath. Surely both sides is to rethink the outcome of this stability like any other nation in der any conditions. making it difficult for peo- month of Kabul is in turmoil, with chaos on should avoid this situation by all decision. In order to bring whole the world. Time to give them tools In response to another ple to reach Kabul airport to August has some parts and business as usual means available.Afghans have a Afghanistan together and create to stand on their own feet. Their question, Mujahid said he catch one of the daily flights everyone in other parts of the city, the Air- capricious relationship with Paki- some harmony, is it all that bad country has been depleted by “cannot confirm” if Taliban on a Spanish military plane hanging by a thread not just in port being flash point showing stan too, on our part Pakistan has to give Taliban a chance to prove world powers and regional stake- co-founder Mullah Abdul out of the country. Afghanistan but the whole re- images of bewildered afghans and opened its Chaman (Baluchistan) themselves if they walk the talk of holders to play out their global Ghani Baradar met CIA “We will evacuate as many gion. The swift and tactful, cap - foreigners in thousands trying to border with Afghanistan as well as their tall claims of having a rebirth and national agendas since a long- chief William Burns. He also people as possible but there ture of the country by Taliban escape in sloppy haphazardness. the Embassy is robustly facilitat- and adheres by the international est time. Afghanistan must be giv- said the movement want- are people who will stay be- has startled the world. The fall Situation in rest of Afghanistan is ing all people and all nationalities laws and freedom to women, reli- en a chance to breathe again and ed dialogue to resolve the hind for reasons that do not of Kabul was most unexpected not a pretty picture either. There who contact to be evacuating from gious, cultural rights to all citizens normalize. The least, the world situation in the province of depend on us, but on the this soonand fast. Taliban took is also fighting going on in the Kabul. and comply with power sharing and USA/NATO in particular can Panjshir, where forces loyal situation there,” Robles said up the baton and secured the Panjsher valley which is the home If all this isn’t enough to keep of all stake holders, they’re not do is not to abandon nor sanction to Ahmad Massoud, son of during an interview with city without any bloodshed. ground of Ahmed Masood son of common afghans terrified of their going away anytime soon anyway. Afghanistan but advance and reha- the former anti-Soviet com- news radio Cadena Ser. Taliban claim to have reinvented late Ahmed shah Masood leader future, $9 billion dollars Afghan The world will eventually acknowl- bilitate in accordance with their mander Ahmad Shah Mas- themselves, the eloquent press of Northern alliance who refuse to aid has been frozen by interna- edge their presence sometime in covenant 20 years ago. soud, had gathered. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Azeri Deputy Briefs defence chief Azeri, Uzbek economies have attends Int’l Turkey rolls Army Games out national good preconditions for interaction Al strategy The ministry stressed that Uzbekistan is interested in the development of DNA MOSCOW: Azerbaijani Foreign Desk investment and industrial cooperation with Azerbaijan Deputy Defence Minister elry production and repair, “On December 11, 2020, to Uzbekistan grew by 36 per- Nizam Osmanov took part ISTANBUL: Turkey re- DNA food industry, light industry,” during a telephone conver- cent compared to 2019. in the opening ceremony vealed a national road map added the ministry. sation between the heads “Significant volume of the of the International Army for the field of artificial TASHKENT: The economies The ministry stated that over of the two states, measures imports falls on non-food Games-2021 on August 23, intelligence (AI) on Tues- of Azerbaijan and Uzbeki- the past three years, within were discussed to enhance raw materials of production the Defence Ministry has day with a ceremony in the stan have much in common the State Investment Pro- bilateral interaction in the targets - 35 percent, food reported. country’s northwestern and complement each other, gram in Uzbekistan, about post-pandemic period. In products - 23 percent and The deputy defence minis- province of Kocaeli. which creates good precon- $30 million of direct Azerbai- the course of the above petroleum products - 14 per- ter also met the Tank Biath- AI is estimated to contribute ditions for intensive inter- jani investments have been contacts, special attention cent. Supplies of vehicles lon contesters at the Alabi- between $13 trillion and $15 action, the Uzbek Ministry spent, two-thirds of which fall was paid to the issues of ex- and transport equipment no military training ground trillion to the global econo- of Investments and Foreign on 2020. The Uzbek ministry panding business contacts for the specified period con- and wished them success in my by 2030, along with Trade told Azeri media. also said this year it expects at the level of leading com- tracted by 57 percent,” the the competition. 13-14% of global growth, In- The ministry stressed that an even greater inflow of in- panies and entrepreneurs of ministry said adding that In the pavilion representing dustry and Technology Min- Uzbekistan is interested in vestments from Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. in the first five months of Azerbaijan at an exhibition ister Mustafa Varank said in the development of invest- adding that both countries The presidents noted the 2021, imports from Azerbai- organized in the House of his speech at the ceremony ment and industrial coopera- have great prospects for joint cooperation and determine the development of bilateral importance of deepening jan remained at the level of Friendship within the frame- rolling out National Artifi- tion with Azerbaijan. development of the markets plans for the near future,” the cooperation. In particular, cooperation in industry, the same period in 2020. work of the International cial Intelligence Strategy. “It is also encouraging that of other countries. ministry noted. on October 14, 2019, on the agriculture, transport and “The largest share in the Army Games, Osmanov fa- With the coronavirus pan- Azerbaijani business circles “Opportunities are available The ministry further said that sidelines of the meeting of other priority sectors,” the volume of imports from Azer- miliarized himself with the demic having accelerated are showing great interest in in the electrical, mechanical recently, the development the Council of Turkic-speak- ministry pointed out. baijan accounted for non-food presented literature and digital transformation ef- cooperation with Uzbek part- engineering, textile, leather, of cooperation between Uz- ing States, President of Uz- Besides, according to the raw materials - 44 percent, various exhibits reflecting forts globally, he said, the ners. This can be judged by and footwear, pharmaceuti- bekistan and Azerbaijan took bekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev ministry, the value of direct food and industrial goods - national and spiritual val- market size of these tech- the number of joint ventures cal and food industries, the place amid the COVID-19 pan- and President of Azerbaijan foreign investments in the by 19 percent each of the ues and wished the creative nologies totaled $50 billion created and operating in Uz- agricultural sector, as well demic, but despite this, rela- Ilham Aliyev held a working fixed capital from Azerbaijan positions. At the same time, team every success. in 2020 and is expected to bekistan (about 200). They as in the field of transport tions between the countries meeting, during which prior- in Uzbekistan amounted to the import of non-food raw Azerbaijani servicemen, are double within five years. are mainly employed in such communications. During the continue to progressively de- ity tasks were identified for more than $320,000. materials decreased by 32 to join the Sea Cup and the Varank underlined that areas as trade, mechanical en- eleventh meeting of the Joint velop and strengthen. the further development of Speaking about trade opera- percent,” the ministry further Masters of Artillery Fire though some projections gineering, and metalworking, Intergovernmental Commis- “We should especially note mutually beneficial coopera- tions, the ministry stressed noted. “Food supplies grew contests in Iran and Kazakh- forecast a rise of unemploy- finance and insurance, real sion, it is planned to discuss the contacts at the highest tion in promising areas,” the that in 2020, imports of goods by three times, and industrial stan respectively as part ment due to AI in almost estate, energy, services, jew- in detail all the above areas of level, which set the vector for ministry also noted. and services from Azerbaijan goods – by four times. of the International Army every sector, they miss that Games - 2021. many more creative and The Azerbaijani armed knowledge-based jobs will forces have taken part in be created via the new tech- Kyrgyzstan warns the International Army nologies that emerge. Games since 2015. Since “Instead of resisting tech- then the Azerbaijani army nological transformation, about terrorist has participated in the adopting and managing it is Tank Biathlon, Sniper the most rational way. Our Frontier, Military medical duty here is to ensure the ‘sleeper cells’ relay race, Field Kitchen, realization of this transfor- Masters of Artillery Fire, mation in the most benefi- Foreign Desk Sea Cup competitions. cial way for our society,” the minister highlighted. BISHKEK: Dormant groups of terrorists could Wanted be hiding quietly in Cen- Azerbaijan tral Asia, biding their PKK terrorist boosts time and planning attacks, the Kyrgyz foreign min- arrested in natural gas ister declared, just days Istanbul after Russian President production Vladimir Putin gave a sim- previously stated more ilar stark warning. than once that it is fo- Agencies Speaking as part of an in- cused only on the internal DNA terview with RIA Novosti agenda and has no plans ANKARA: A wanted PKK published on Tuesday, for expansion outside the terrorist was arrested in an BAKU: Azerbaijan in- Ruslan Kazakbayev said country.” anti-terror operation in Is- creased gas production and that he believes Islamic Also on rt.com Putin tanbul, the Interior Ministry export while decreasing oil militant organizations like warns terrorists & Taliban said on Monday. production and export dur- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s new Ambassador to Switzlernad Aamir Shaukat in a meeting with Al-Qaeda and ISIS could fighters ‘disguised as refu- As part of coordinated ef- ing the period of January-Ju- Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. – DNA be operating sleeper cells gees’ could be flowing out forts by police in Istanbul ly 2021, the Ministry of En- in the region as part of of Afghanistan amid chaos and eastern Bingol provinc- ergy reported on August 24. efforts to “promote their of US withdrawal es, the terrorist – identified In January-July 2021, Azer- ideology.” ISIS, Al-Qaeda and the as Sonuc Gurdegir, code- baijan produced 24.1 billion However, the diplomat Taliban are all designated named Rodi Cevlik – was cubic meters of gas, which US, allies can’t evacuate all added, the rise of the Tal- as terrorist organizations found to be hiding at a res- is 1.7 billion cubic meters or iban in Afghanistan after and banned in Russia. On idence in the Atasehir dis- 7.8 percent more compared the withdrawal of US forc- Sunday, speaking to mem- trict, the ministry said in a to the same period last year. Afghans by Aug 31: Germany es won’t necessarily have bers of the governing Unit- statement. Of the total natural gas a destabilizing impact on ed Russia party, President Gurdegir, a senior PKK production, the Azeri-Chi- Allies must therefore plot out how they can keep getting people out the region. “When we talk Vladimir Putin cautioned member in charge of the rag-Guneshli block of fields about sleeper cells, then that fighters could be hid- eastern Erzurum province, accounted for 7.5 billion cu- of Afghanistan even if the military operation ends as scheduled this is not about the Tali- ing among the exodus of is on the orange category of bic meters and Shah Deniz ban,” he said. “The lead- around 3,800 people from requirement that they had desperate people fleeing the Interior Ministry’s want- for 12 billion cubic meters ership of the Taliban has Kabul. ed list, the statement added. of produced gas. In the Foreign Desk Afghanistan in an operation worked in a German organ- meantime, SOCAR has pro- described by the defence isation in the last two years duced 4.6 billion cubic me- BERLIN: Western allies will ministry as highly risky. to get protection. ters of gas. The country’s not be able to fly every Af- But Chancellor Angela While the timeline was lat- gas export increased by 35 ghan who needs protection Merkel’s government has er extended for those who percent year-on year reach- out of Kabul before the Unit- come under heavy fire for worked for the German ing 10.4 billion cubic meters ed States’ planned August 31 misjudging the Taliban’s army or security forces, it in January-July 2021. withdrawal deadline, German lightning advance, and for kept out others employed Some 5.2 billion cubic meters Foreign Minister Heiko Maas failing to evacuate Afghans by other German agencies. of gas have been exported to said on Tuesday. who worked for its NATO “Local employees are reject- Turkey, 4 billion cubic meters “Even if (the evacuation) ban’s return to power, and deployment in the country ed because they worked for to Europe and 1.1 billion cu- goes on until August 31 or European partners have early enough. the wrong ministry at the bic meters to Georgia during even a few days longer, it urged Washington to push On Tuesday, Marcus Groti- wrong time,” he said, citing the reported period. Some will not be enough to allow back the timeline on end- an, a German army officer the case of a female worker 58.4 million cubic meters of those who we, or the Unit- ing their deployment in heading the relief group for the development minis- gas have been supplied to the ed States, want to fly out,” Afghanistan. Sponsorship Network for try who made it to Kabul Baku-Tbilisi-Jeyhan pipeline Maas told Bild TV. If the August 31 deadline is Afghan Local Forces, ac- airport but who was turned system and more than 3.2 bil- Allies must therefore plot kept, then the Americans cused the government of us- away by German soldiers. lion cubic meters of gas trans- out how they can keep get- “will certainly need two ing “bureaucratic tricks” to “We are overwhelmed and ported to Turkey via TANAP ting people out of Afghani- days to fly out their own trim the number of Afghans bitter to a degree that it pipeline during this period. stan even if the military op- military alone”, said Maas, who should qualify for pro- impossible to put in words,” eration ends as scheduled. thereby possibly bringing tection. said Grotian. G7 leaders are due to hold forward the last day for the Among the hurdles that lo- “We are morally wounded Turkey, talks later Tuesday on the civilian evacuation flights. cal employees of German by our own government, ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Portugal Paulo Neves pocinho meets Uruguay tout crisis triggered by the Tali- Germany has so far flown out agencies had to clear was a and that is shameful.” Federal Minister for Science and Technology Senator Shibli Faraz. – DNA bilateral ties

Foreign Desk Somalia is walking in Afghanistan’s footsteps ANKARA: Turkey and Uru- guay on Tuesday touted The foreign-led nation-building experiment in Somalia will collapse, just like in their longstanding ties, as the foreign ministers of Afghanistan, unless a different approach is taken both countries signed pacts Somalia where a similar nation-building The similarities with Afghanistan do not the threat to return”. frightened into compliance by the prospect for establishing a political Patrick Gathara experiment is being carried out by the end there. In December 2006, following an He argued that what Africa needs in or- of a return to anarchy or their allegiance consultation mechanism African Union Mission to Somalia (AM- ill-advised declaration of holy war against der to eliminate terror is “not swords but bought by economic growth and token par- and cooperation in acade- N his 2010 memoir Decision ISOM). For the past 14 years, African Ethiopia, the Union of Islamic Courts was ploughshares”, economic partnerships that ticipation in the form of voting in non-cred- mies for diplomats. Points, for- countries, with the support of the West, driven from power by a US-backed Ethiopi- deliver real benefits, such as jobs, to the ible elections is the mainstay of interna- Speaking at a joint news I mer United have deployed troops, drawn from Ugan- an invasion, bringing to an end what some masses. “The boots we need on the ground tional interventions which tend to appease, conference with his visit- States President da, Burundi, Djibouti, Kenya and Ethiopia, called a six-month “golden era” during are those of constructors, not the military.” engage and empower corrupt elites, while ing Uruguayan counterpart George W Bush to battle the al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist which Somalia caught a fleeting glimpse of While there is profound truth in what he doing little to deliver accountability. But Francisco Bustillo in the explained his group, al-Shabab, and to prop up Soma- tranquility. wrote, it is not the whole truth. Econom- this has been proven wrong in Afghanistan. capital Ankara, Turkish For- rationale for the lia’s feeble government. AMISOM also The UIC, a coalition of Islamic courts ic growth, even broad-based economic As detailed by former journalist Sarah eign Minister Mevlut Cavu- decision to in- has civilian and police components aimed backed by the country’s business leaders, growth, and investments in building up the Chayes in a scathing reflection on the soglu said relations between vade Afghanistan at helping rebuild civilian institutions. had previously kicked out the warlords security infrastructure of troubled states US occupation, “Afghans could not be ex- the two countries have in the following Yet despite years-long efforts and the ex- notorious for indiscriminate violence and may be necessary, but it is not sufficient. A pected to take risks on behalf of a govern- gained new momentum. words: penditure of some $900m annually, the gov- instituted a Taliban-like strict interpreta- fundamental component of what is lacking ment that was as hostile to their interests Telling how relations be- “Afghanistan was the ultimate nation-build- ernment in Mogadishu remains weak and tion of Islamic law, banning music, cine- both in Afghanistan and Somalia is govern- as the Taliban were … For two decades, tween Turkey and Uruguay ing mission. We had liberated the country divided with little popular legitimacy. And ma and sports, and pressuring women to ment legitimacy based on the population’s American leadership on the ground and were discussed “compre- from a primitive dictatorship, and we had a though pushed out of most urban areas, the wear veils. But they also brought some participation in government creation and in Washington proved unable to take in hensively” in meetings moral obligation to leave behind something Islamist insurgency remains in control of semblance of normality with fewer guns in decision-making and the ability to hold it this simple message.” During that time on Tuesday, Cavusoglu better. We also had a strategic interest in much of the countryside and able to carry the streets of Mogadishu and relatively free accountable for its failures – in short, real “cronyism, rampant corruption, [and] a described the relations as helping the Afghan people build a free so- out devastating attacks in the capital at will. movement. The airport was reopened and democracy. Ponzi scheme disguised as a banking sys- “positive” and “hopeful.” ciety… because a democratic Afghanistan Like Afghanistan, Somalia has seen some basic needs were generally provided for. “The Taliban are inheriting a different tem” flourished, she wrote. Asked about Ankara’s evac- would be a hopeful alternative to the vision economic growth since al-Shabab was However, this ended with the Ethiopian country than they left 20 years ago,” US The Faustian bargain which trades real uations from the Afghan of the extremists.” driven out of Mogadishu and many towns, invasion, with the armed wing of the UIC Congressman Jake Auchincloss, a Marine investment in accountable institutions for capital Kabul, Cavusoglu After two decades of Western occupation, with the World Bank estimating an annual morphing into the al-Shabab insurgency veteran who led patrols through Afghani- pliable, properly Westernised individuals said Turkey has evacuated however, there seems to be little sign of GDP growth rate of 5-6 percent in 2015 which, by the time the Ethiopian army with- stan, said in a recent interview. “The liter- promising gains in security and the econ- over 1,400 people from Af- the “hopeful alternative” Bush predicted, and 2016. But the growth has mainly been drew in 2009, had swept across the country acy rate has doubled, the infant mortality omy has a short shelf life. And when inter- ghanistan with about 200 at least judging from the desperate scenes urban-based, consumption-driven, and and restricted the internationally-backed rate has halved, access to electricity has tri- ventions install, tolerate and protect rulers more in line to leave. at Kabul airport, where people have been fuelled by donor support and remittances Transitional Federal Government to a few pled or quadrupled, there are ten times as who manipulate elections and build super- Of the evacuees, he said, scrambling to leave the country following from the Somali diaspora. blocks within the capital, protected by a few many kids in school as there were 20 years ficial regimes characterised by impunity, “1,601 of them are our citi- the extraordinarily swift Taliban takeover Employment is concentrated in low-pro- thousand Ugandan and Burundian troops. ago, 40 percent of whom are girls. The Tal- they entrench fragility rather than stability zens and others are nation- of the country. This is despite the lives ductivity agriculture with private sector In a recent op-ed for the Financial Times, iban are inheriting a country in which real and become part of the problem rather als of other countries.” and treasure the West has poured into development and diversification con- Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari progress has been made.” than a vehicle for solutions. He also noted that there are rebuilding Afghanistan’s institutions and about 4,500 Turkish citizens strained by insecurity, political instabil- stressed that the lesson for Africa from The question for Western policymakers That is the true lesson of Afghanistan. And economy, and into training and equipping total in Afghanistan. ity, weak institutions, inadequate infra- the Afghanistan debacle is that military should not just be whether, as Auchin- it is one that those working to help Somalia the Afghan army and police. “We have contacted each structure, widespread corruption and a force is not enough to defeat extremists closs asked, the Taliban will maintain should pay heed to. There are important lessons to be drawn of our citizens, called them difficult business environment. Last year, or guarantee the transformation of so- this progress, but why, despite it, the (Communications consultant, from Afghanistan’s fate by those engaged one by one,” he said. the country ranked at the very bottom of cieties. “Although sheer force can blunt country still fell. writer, and award-winning political in the fight against extremist groups in the 2020 Doing Business survey. terror,” he wrote, “its removal can cause The idea that populations can either be cartoonist based in Nairobi) IslamabadWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2021 | P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST Road accident Briefs kills 9 in Kyrgyzstan Shehbaz to Full vaccination by Oct 15 lead PML-N in Agencies PDM’s rally must for entering schools BISHKEK: Nine people died in a road accident in Kyrgyzstan, the country’s DNA He said full vaccination by September 30 was declared prerequisite for all Emergencies Ministry said LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim those working inside and outside schools and no one would be allowed to work on Tuesday. League- The accident occurred Nawaz Vice without complete vaccination within provided time lines when a Honda Stepwgn President minivan and a Volvo truck Maryam domestic and international travel and with- collided on the Bishkek-Osh Nawaz has DNA out vaccination no one would be allowed highway, which connects decided COVID-19 claims 91 for travel domestic as well as international, the northern and southern not to par- ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Plan- he remarked. The minister said the above regions of the country, it ticipate in Pakistan Demo- ning Development and Special Initiatives mentioned restrictions would be applica- said. Six women, two men cratic Movement (PDM’s) Asad Umar on Tuesday called upon the par- more lives ble for both who are traveling abroad or and one child died on the upcoming Karachi rally ents of all school going children of 17 years coming into the country. In order to make spot, and another man was scheduled on August 29. old and above to ensure their complete ISLAMABAD: As many as 91corona patients lost their battle of life in last 24 hours, touch- strict compliance and to provide vaccination injured. According to sources, vaccination by October 15, to protect them ing the highest tally of deaths in a day due to the fatal virus during the forth wave of cover to maximum population, the minister The cause of the accident PML-N President Shehbaz from COVID-19 Pandemic. COVID 19. The national tally of total active COVID-19 cases was recorded as 91,046, on said single dose of vaccine by August 31 and was being investigated. Sharif would lead the par- He said at least single dose of vaccine for all Tuesday with 4,075 more people were tested positive and 2,857 people recoved from the complete vaccination by September 30 has ty in the upcoming public students of 17 years and above by September disease during this time span. 77 of the deceased were under treatment in the hospitals been set for all those working in shopping gathering of PDM as prepa- 15 and full vaccination by October 15 would be and 14 were perished in their respective quarantines or homes, according to the latest malls, restaurants and guest houses. Cuba to rations regarding his visit to prerequisite for entering school premises. He update issued by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC). He added that it would also be compulsory supply local Karachi have been finalized added that after the given time frame, no stu- Most of the deaths were occurred in Punjab followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Out for those working in marriage halls. by PML-N. dent would be allowed to enter into the school of the total 91 deaths occurred, 34 of them were on ventilators. The minister said single dose of vaccine by vaccine to According to a schedule, without complete vaccination. There were 5,513 Covid infected patients under treatment in critical condition with 123 September 15 for traveling in public trans- Shehbaz Sharif will land in Addressing a press conference along with infected people admitted during past 24 hours in various Covid dedicated healthcare facil- port, rail and metro buses would be compul- Vietnam Karachi on August 27 on a Special Assistant to Prime Minister on ities of the country. The National Covid positivity ratio during past 24 hours was recorded sory and full vaccination by October 15. three-day visit. During his Health, Dr. Faisal Sulten, he said strict 6.79 percent. The Covid positivity ratio is the percentage of actual positive cases appear- Asad Umar said the government was taking visit, the PML-N president measures were being taken to ensure full ing in every 100 tests performed to identify infected individuals. every possible step to speed up its vaccina- Web News will chair important party compliance of on-going vaccination cam- Some 59,943 tests were conducted across the country on Tuesday, including 18,495 in tion campaign and in this regard mobile vac- meetings in Karachi and paign to protect masses from the 4th wave Sindh, 21,217 in Punjab, 10,003 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), 5,436 in Islamabad Capital cination centers have also been established ANKARA: Cuba will supply will meet several political of COVID-19 as well as for lifting restric- Territory (ICT), 3,413 in Balochistan, 602 Gilgit Baltistan (GB) and 777 in AJK. – DNA to provide vaccination facility at the door its homegrown vaccines to leaders. tions and bringing life back to normalcy. steps of citizen free of cost. Vietnam as the Southeast During his three-day stay in Asad Umar, sharing the decisions taken in es for school children were also required to vaccination within provided time lines. The minister also called upon the citizens Asian nation witnesses a the port city, Shehbaz Sharif the meeting of National Command and Op- follow the deadline. The minister further said domestic air trav- to get vaccinated and help the government surge in COVID-19 cases, will also meet the business eration Center said, single dose of vaccine He said full vaccination by September 30 el was already banned without having single in its vaccination campaign to bring back battering the country’s community and visit differ- by August 31, was declared necessary for all was declared prerequisite for all those work- dose of vaccine. life in its routine by promoting trade and health infrastructure and ent areas of the metropolis. those working in and outside schools as well ing inside and outside schools and no one It was also declared that full vaccination industrial activities as well as lifting all the economy. Shehbaz Sharif will also visit as people involved in transportation servic- would be allowed to work without complete by September 30 would be compulsory for restrictions on different sectors. Cuba’s President Miguel residence GDA chief Pir Pa- Diaz-Canel, also the leader ghara, Jalal Mehmood Shah of the Communist Party and Ameer Bux Bhutto for Pakistan gets $ of Cuba, told his Vietnam- condolences. ese counterpart Nguyen Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Xuan Phuc that Cuba will (JUI-F) chief and Pakistan 2.75 bln from IMF supply a large quantity of Democratic Movement Abdala COVID-19 vaccines (PDM) head Maulana Fazlur that had been approved to to Vietnam until the end of Rehman while addressing a Shujaat Hamza boost global liquidity amid this year. He added Cuba press conference along with the coronavirus pandemic is willing to send experts Pakistan Muslim League- ISLAMABAD: The State across the globe. to “transfer vaccine pro- Nawaz (PML-N) President Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has The amount was directly duction technology” to the and Opposition Leader in received US$ 2.75 billion transferred to the State Bank Southeast Asian nation, dai- the National Assembly, She- from the International Mon- of Pakistan (SBP), which had ly Vietnam News reported hbaz Sharif on August 11 etary Fund (IMF), as part further improved the coun- on Tuesday. had announced PDM will of Special Drawing Rights try’s foreign exchange re- In a phone call on Monday hold a public gathering in (SDR) allocation announced serves and is expected to have night, the two leaders dis- Karachi on August 29. by the fund recently, the cen- good impact on the economy. cussed bilateral relations tral bank confirmed through The Board of Governors of and cooperation amid the a tweet here Tuesday. the IMF had approved a gen- pandemic. Pak, Australia “#SBP has received US$ eral allocation of SDRs equiv- Earlier, Vietnam provided 2.75 billion from the IMF, alent to US$650 billion (about rice to help Cuba overcome FMs discuss as part of SDR allocation SDR 456 billion) on August 2, difficulties caused by the announced by IMF recent- 2021, to boost global liquidity. COVID-19 pandemic. Afghan ly,” the central bank tweeted According to IMF state- Vietnam has witnessed an Tuesday morning. It is per- ment, the allocation would unprecedented surge in situation tinent to mention here that benefit all members, ad- coronavirus infections in Pakistan was due to receive dress the long-term global the recent past, triggering the amount on August 23 need for reserves, build strict restrictions. The coun- aifullah S from International Mone- confidence, and foster the try has reported 358,456 tary Fund’s (IMF) general resilience and stability of COVID-19 cases, including ISLAMABAD: The foreign ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan chairs a meeting of federal cabinet. – DNA ministers of Pakistan and allocations of $ 650 billion the global economy. 8,666 deaths. Australia on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation and China Thailand’s discussed the current situa- Sherry Rehman tion in Afghanistan. criticizes US’ Pak, Egypt to establish exports In a call received from the Australian FM Marise rejects the PMDA Afghanistan expand 20 pct Payne, Foreign Minister joint Business Council Qureshi shared Pakistan’s have been consultations with policy in July perspective on the inclusive DNA the key on Tuesday. ed that Pakistan and Egypt political settlement in Af- stakehold- Khayam Abbasi They also explored the enjoyed brotherly relations oreign esk ghanistan. ISLAMABAD: Rejecting the ers on this F D possibility of enhancing and expressed Pakistan’s Web News Qureshi stressed that it PMDA, PPP Parliamentary law. Why BEIJING: China has launched ISLAMABAD: Pakistan bilateral trade, with initial desire to further strengthen was essential for the world Leader in the Senate, Sen- is the In- and Egypt here on Tuesday focus on rice and cotton, in economic and business co- BANGKOK: Thailand’s a scathing attack at Washing- exports expanded 20.27 community to support the ator Sherry Rehman said, formation ton for its “selfish” Afghani- agreed to work on the idea of consultation with relevant operation between the two people of Afghanistan to “Pakistan Media Develop- Ministry establishing a Pakistan-Egypt stakeholders, according to countries. percent year-on-year in stan policy, following accusa- July, reflecting continuous address humanitarian situ- ment Authority (PMDA) is not working towards creating tions from US Vice President Business Council and forging press statement issued by The minister further stated ation and help for the eco- yet another example of this a more fair and independent closer collaboration between the finance ministry. that Pakistan’s close relation- expansion for five consec- Kamala Harris that Beijing ex- utive months, the Minister nomic sustenance. government’s crackdown on media in Pakistan?” erts aggression on countries the ministries of finance of Both sides exchanged views ship with the Arab World war- He highlighted Pakistan’s ef- freedom of expression. The “According to Human Rights both the countries. on matters of mutual inter- rants higher trade levels. of Commerce announced on situated in its southern seas. Tuesday. Commerce Minis- forts to facilitate evacuation state of media and press free- Watch (HRW), the PMDA Speaking at a regular press The agreement was made ests and agreed that the lev- He requested the ambassa- of the diplomatic personnel dom in Pakistan is already in aims to bring all media in Pa- during a call on meeting of el of bilateral trade was not dor to convey his best wish- ter Jurin Laksanawisit told conference on Tuesday, local media during the press and staff of international or- shambles and now they want kistan; print, television, radio, Chinese Foreign Ministry Ambassador of the Arab Re- satisfactory and there was a es to the Egyptian Finance ganizations and others from to control the media through films, and digital media, under public of Egypt, Tarek Mo- need to work together to en- Minister and to convey his conference on Monday that spokesman Wang Wenbin the healthy growth momen- Afghanistan. In the bilateral this Authority which is uncon- one regulator. Through media clapped back at Washington hamed Dahroug with Feder- hance it substantially. sentiments that both coun- context, he said Pakistan stitutional and is a violation of tribunals, the government will al Minister for Finance and While extending a warm tries should work together tum was driven mainly by over its handling of the turbu- the ongoing global econom- highly valued its relationship Article 19 and 19A”. now have the power to impose lent situation in Afghanistan. Revenue, Shaukat Tarin welcome to the ambassador, on economic front for mutual with Australia, having sev- “The fact that they kept fines for those who violate its here at the Finance Division the Finance Minister stat- progress and prosperity. ic recovery in Thailand’s “What is happening in Afghan- trading partners, principally eral strands of collaboration the final draft of the PMDA code of conduct or publish istan clearly tells people what including political, economic law and the entire drafting content it deems to be fake the United States, China, the rules… the United States and European countries. and cultural. process secret, raises many news. They will also get to ap- speaks of. The United States Expressing satisfaction at questions about their inten- point government officials on The customs-cleared ex- always tries to justify its self- ports value stood at 22.65 the current level of engage- tions. The government clear- key positions. All these reeks ish and bullying behavior with ment, the two foreign min- ly wants broad powers so that of the government’s ulterior billion U.S. dollars, with rules and order,” the spokes- imports increasing by 45.9 isters agreed on enhancing they can control the narrative motive to control the media, person remarked. high-level interactions be- and muzzle criticism. Instead she added. percent to 22.47 billion U.S. Wang further added that dollars, resulting in a trade tween the two countries. of protecting media freedom, Vice President PPPP Senator Washington “can freely in- The Australian foreign min- they are bringing back the Sherry Rehman concluded by surplus of 183.46 million tervene militarily against a U.S. dollars. ister appreciated the govern- draconian laws of Zia era,” saying that, “We strongly re- sovereign country without ment of Pakistan for its sup- she added. ject this bill and demand that being responsible for the port and facilitation extended Rehman asked, “Why is the the government takes it back. suffering of its people; the Algeria severs to the countries in evacuation controversial PMDA bill be- The impact of this dictatori- United States can come from Afghanistan. ing moved to the cabinet for al law will be devastating for whenever it wants, without diplomatic approval when all the con- journalism and not to forget consulting the internation- cerned parties have strongly it is an infringement of our al community… in order to ties with Over a rejected it? There should basic human rights”. safeguard ‘America first’”. million Covid Morocco vaccines DNA administered Taliban’s treatment of women will mark ‘red line’ ALGIARS: Algeria is cutting diplomatic relations with ISLAMABAD: The National “Human rights violations undermine the legitimacy of the perpetrators, both vis-a-vis the Morocco, Foreign Minister Command and Operation Ramdane Lamamra said on Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday people, and also with respect to regional and international institutions and other states” Tuesday at a news confer- informed that the country ence, accusing its neigh- regained its momentum of “I strongly urge the Taliban to Tuesday’s meeting comes as US warned evacuations could contin- cluding journalists. Agencies adopt norms of responsive gov- troops lead increasingly desperate ue only for another week. Even before the Taliban takeover, bour of “hostile actions”. inoculating over a million Morocco and Algeria have Covid-19 vaccines a day after ernance and human rights, and to efforts to airlift thousands of peo- Crowds continue to mass outside the UN says Afghanistan saw a GENEVA: The UN rights chief had strained relations for a slight dip. The nerve center work to re-establish social cohe- ple out of Kabul after the Taliban the airport, with many Afghans sharp increase in civilian casual- voiced grave concern Tuesday at decades, mainly over the is- of the country in its fight sion and reconciliation, including terrified of facing life under the ties in recent months. the situation in Afghanistan after sue of Western Sahara, and against Covid-19 pandemic through respect for the rights of Taliban. Bachelet said her office had re- the Taliban swept into power, say- the border between the two took to Twitter to announce all who have suffered during the The militants have repeated- ceived credible reports of serious ing their treatment of women would countries has been closed that the total vaccines admin- decades of conflict,” Bachelet told ly promised a different kind of violations in places that have been mark a “fundamental red line”. since 1994. istered to the eligible masses the council. rule to their brutal regime of the under Taliban control, including Speaking before an emergency “The Moroccan kingdom were 1,051,651 during past “A fundamental red line will be the 1990s that saw women confined summary executions, restrictions session on Afghanistan, Michelle has never stopped its hos- 24 hours. Taliban’s treatment of women and to their homes, most entertain- of women’s rights, blocking girls Bachelet urged the Taliban to hon- tile actions against Algeria,” The cumulative number of girls,” she said, urging “respect ment banned, and punishments from attending school and recruit- our commitments to respect the he said. doses administered includ- for their rights to liberty, freedom including stonings and public ex- ment of child soldiers. rights of women and girls, and eth- Morocco’s Foreign Min- ed both partially and fully of movement, education, self ex- ecutions. “Human rights violations under- nic and religious minorities, and istry could not be imme- vaccinated people where the pression and employment.” But their rebranding is being mine the legitimacy of the perpe- refrain from reprisals. diately reached for com- total vaccines administered “In particular, ensuring access to treated with scepticism amid re- trators, both vis-a-vis the people, “The onus is now fully on the Tal- ment. King Mohammed so far were 47,802,106, it quality secondary education for ports that Taliban fighters have and also with respect to regional iban to translate these commit- VI has called for improved wrote in the tweet. – DNA girls will be an essential indicator been going door-to-door in recent and international institutions and ments into reality,” she said. of commitment to human rights.” days searching for opponents -- in- other states,” she warned. ties with Algeria. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]