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IslamabadFriday, August 13, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Iraq keen to forge FO releases NAB subject to stronger relationship Dassu attack unwarranted with Pakistan: Fuad probe findings criticism Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-08 Briefs NDS, RAW Politicians violating covid SOPs behind Dassu DNA ISLAMABAD: Minister for terror attack Planning, Development FM Shah Mahmood Qureshi says and Special Initiatives the Pak-China All Weather Strategic Asad Umar on Thursday said Partnership would not fall prey during last one year, the worst violation of the Covid SOPs to any such planning came from the politicians. “Two weeks back Bilawal Bhu- tto Zardari was threatening FO releases to hold prime minister and ministers accountable if COV- probe findings ID spreads further in Karachi ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Japan, Kuninori MATSUDA calls on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer and now Pakistan Democratic Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force. – DNA Movement (PDM) announces Saifullah holding a ‘Jalsa’ this month in ISLAMABAD: In the terrorist attack in Japanese Karachi! Sadly the worst viola- Dasu on 14 July 2021, 9 Chinese and 3 tions of Covid-19 SOPs in the Pakistani nationals lost their lives. One envoy last one year have come from Afghanistan govt more Chinese national succumbed to politicians,” he tweeted. lauds PAF Shujaat Hamza his injuries later. The two sides have condemned this attack in the strongest Air Chief briefs Corrupt ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah possible terms. blaming Pakistan Mahmood Qureshi Thursday revealed that As committed at the outset, the Pakistan Ambassador elements the nexus of NDS and RAW was behind the authorities have conducted thorough in- Matsuda about air not to terrorist attack took place on July 14 in Das- vestigations of the incident and shared the su and that Afghanistan’s soil was used for findings with the Chinese side at every force performance for own failures: PM succeed the purpose. “As per our investigation, Af- stage. The investigations have reached im- ghanistan’s soil was used for this incident. portant findings, as follows: taff eport We are clearly looking the traces of its plan- i. The network involved in the terrorist S R Special Correspondent Taliban Khayam Abbasi ning and executing meeting with the nexus attack was supported and facilitated by ISLAMABAD: Ambassador ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan ISLAMABAD: Special As- of NDS and RAW. What do they want? Why RAW-NDS nexus in Afghanistan. of Japan, Kuninori MATSU- captures Ghazni did the nexus perpetrated it? We think, there ii. The Swat chapter of TTP executed the DA called on Air Chief Mar- Thursday said that the ‘kleptocratic’ gov- sistant to the ernment of Afghanistan had made Pakistan Prime Min- are elements which cannot digest Chinese terrorist attack on behest of Hostile Intel- shal Zaheer Ahmed Baber ‘Afghan negotiators offer the investment in Pakistan as well as growing ligence Agencies (HIAs). Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, a scapegoat for all its misgovernance done ister on Po- in past years. The Prime Minister expressed Taliban a power-sharing deal’ litical Com- economic cooperation,” the foreign minis- iii. The planning for the terrorist attack Pakistan Air Force in his of- ter told media in a news briefing here. The was done in Afghanistan, with provision of fice on Thursday. these views in an interaction with journal- munication ists, here at the PM House. Dr Shahbaz foreign minister said that the investigation material support as well. The visiting dignitary lauded News Desk made it clear that the vehicle used in the iv. The vehicle used in VBIED attack was the professionalism of PAF Pakistan would try to bring Taliban and Tur- Gill on Thursday said that key on table to hold direct talks for secur- KABUL: Taliban fighters captured the no confidence motion would attack was smuggled from Afghanistan. brought from Afghanistan to Pakistan. personnel and the excep- tional progress made by PAF ing Kabul International Airport as the U.S. city of Ghazni on Thursday, the ninth prove to be another failure Continued on Page 06 troops are set to exit the conflict-hit country provincial capital they have seized of Pakistan Democratic Continued on Page 06 over the years, especially through indigenization. by August 31. “We will be trying the best in a week, as US intelligence said Af- Movement (PDM). Giving thing for Turkey and Taliban to have a face- ghanistan's capital, Kabul, a few hours reaction to the statement The Air Chief highlighted that both countries enjoy to-face dialogue, so that both could talk about drive away, could fall to the insurgents given by Shahid Khaqan the reasons to secure the Kabul airport,” he within 90 days. The speed of the Tali- Abbasi, he said the nation COAS to EU envoys: no cordial relations and reiterat- ed his resolve to further en- said. He was responding to a question by a re- ban advance has sparked widespread was well aware about those porter about the government’s position after recriminations over US President corrupt elements who plun- hance the existing bilateral cooperation between the air dered the country under favorites in Afghanistan Continued on Page 06 Continued on Page 06 guise of so called Charter forces of the two countries. of Democracy (CoD). He Various matters of mutual in- said those corrupt elements Says Pakistan genuinely wants peace terest and professional coop- would not succeed to pro- eration also came under dis- Germany: tect their corruption drive cussion during the meeting. Pakistan to get by offering each other’s. thousands Durdana 3 dead $2.77 billion got saline, Butt passes in POF not vaccine explosion from IMF away Pakistan had been already Monitoring Desk BERLIN: Authorities in Staff Report DNA working on reform programme to north Germany have asked RAWALPINDI: Bernhard Stephan Schlagheck - Ambassador of Germany, WAH CANTT: Three people bring stability and sustainability more than 8,000 people LAHORE: Senior Pakistani Andreas Ferrarese - Ambassador of Italy, Willem Wouter Plomp - were killed while two others to get repeat Covid vacci- actress Dur- Ambassador of Netherlands & Yves Manville, Acting Ambassador of France sustained injuries after an ac- under the IMF programme nations because a nurse is dana Butt suspected of having inject- called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS). – DNA cidental explosion occurred Revenue, Shukat Tarin said passed away in one of the plants of the ed saline instead of vaccine on Thursday, bassador of Italy, Willem in Afghanistan means peace Thursday that Pakistan in many cases. Police are Nehal Miraj Wouter Plomp - Ambassador for Pakistan. Pakistan Ordnance Factories would get $2.77 billion on aged 83. (POF) on Thursday, the ISPR investigating the nurse’s ac- According of Netherlands & Yves Man- Gen Bajwa added that Paki- August 23 from Internation- tions at a vaccination centre RAWALPINDI: The Chief ville, Acting Ambassador of stan values its relationship said. Per the military’s media al Monetary Fund’s (IMF) to reports, Butt was put wing, the explosion occurred in Friesland, near the North on ventilator previously of Army Staff General Qa- France, who called on him with the EU countries and general allocations of $ Sea coast. Initially just six mar Javed Bajwa has said at General Headquarters. earnestly looks forward to due to a technical fault. The 650 billion that had been and has died of COVID-19. injured have been shifted to people were believed to have Taking to Instagram, actor that Pakistan has no favour- During the meeting, matters enhancing mutually benefi- approved to boost global received the harmless salt ites in the ongoing conflict of mutual interest, regional cial, multi-domain relations a hospital. The ISPR added liquidity amid coronavirus Khalid Malik shared the that the technical emergency solution there in March and news of the actress’ pass- and Pakistan's sole desire is security — including the lat- based on common interests. pandemic across the globe. April. Many of those affected to, "help achieve peace and est situation in Afghanistan The visiting ambassadors response team at the POF — Addressing a press con- ing in a post captioned, which is a major firearm, de- were aged over 70 - a high- “Durdana (dodi) apa has stability in Afghanistan." — and bilateral cooperation appreciated Pakistan's role ference here, the Fi- risk group in the pandemic. He expressed these views with the European Union in maintaining regional sta- fence contractor, and military nance Minister said that transitioned from this realm corporation headquartered in Inspector Peter Beer, quoted while talking to Bernhard (EU) was discussed. bility of the region and also Zubair Ahmed the IMF would directly by Süddeutsche Zeitung, said back to her Creator.” “The Wah Cantt — has cleared the wise. The humorous. The Stephan Schlagheck - Am- Regarding the developing promised to play their part transfer the amount to the 40-year-old woman had accidental site and the situa- ISLAMABAD: Federal insightful Durdana Butt is a bassador of Germany, situation in Afghanistan, the for further cooperation been sharing “corona-critical tion is under control. Minister for Finance and Continued on Page 06 special soul now back in His Andreas Ferrarese - Am- COAS stressed that peace with Pakistan. information” on social media. embrace,” Malik added. Inside... Will the govt complete its five year tenure? Clerics urged to disseminate message OPINION grapple with the internal differences. of cleanliness “From the face of it, it appears as if Prime Minister They genuinely believe, if they go to – Page 02 Ansar Mahmood Bhatti polls with a party that is badly fragment- Imran Khan may break this tradition, yet those close ed and disjointed, it would simply allow President urges HE op- PTI and others to beat them easily. varsities to promote position to power corridors still believe the tradition will not be Unlike, the PML N supreme leader healthy activities parties – Page 03 T Nawaz Sharif is said to have told Sheh - that gathered on broken. They say it is likely that the fresh elections are baz that the establishment was setting Co-op for B2B link August 11, under called before the end of the tenure of this government” him up in order to fracture the party. between Kazakhstan- the banner of the Sources say, Nawaz told his younger Pakistan urged Pakistan Demo- thoroughly. In last elections, according still groping in the dark when it comes to sue. He believes, PML N can grow faster brother that offers of prime minster – Page 04 cratic Movement to the opposition, the powers that-be evolving a joint strategy against the gov- while being in good terms with the es- ship to him were nothing but bait. Black magic (PDM) resolved managed rigging through RTS, which at ernment. At one point in time it became tablishment, which, in the given scenar- Once the party stands fractured, such with long range to give tough the eleventh hour went out of order and evident that the opposition may send io, seems to be a logical approach. offers shall also be withdrawn and he precision rifle time to the government especially on thus results were delayed abnormally. the govt packing however after some In one of his recent interviews Shehbaz will be left in the lurch. – Page 05 the issues of the so-called electronic Now after that system stands fully ex- manipulations and lucrative offers, the Sharif openly admitted that in 2018 PML All said and done, one thing is for sure voting system. The govt, few days ago, posed, the government now wants to try PPP – the main party in the PDM, tor- N could have come to power if it would that the government is not going any- Kepa the hero as unveiled Electronic Voting Machines another one, the PDM believes. pedoes these efforts as it chose to dance have reached an understanding with the Chelsea win Super Cup where for another year. But Pakistan’s (EVMs) to be used in the next general The govt must have taken on board all the to the tune of govt wishes. Thus PDM establishment. This is true to a great ex- history suggests that no prime minister 6-5 on penalties elections. The opposition has unani- – Page 06 electoral parties before introducing the was rendered ineffective. The August 11 tent. Shehbaz Sharif as Prime Minister has completed five year term. From the mously rejected this idea arguing the EVMs because they are the stakeholders meeting sought to instill a new spirit into is accepted to all stakeholders. There face of it, it appears as if Prime Minis- Baku slams Yerevan govt has introduced yet another meth - and thus they have every right to be part the PDM as PML N President Shehbaz was a risk in introducing Imran Khan ter Imran Khan may break this tradition, to evade obligations od of manipulating the elections. The of a system that relates to the election Sharif re-surfaced on the scene. PML N, and his team because of their being new yet those close to power corridors still under ceasefire deal opposition smells something fishy be- process. The one sided approach per- during past few months, has witnessed in the field. However, when there was believe the tradition will not be bro- – Page 07 hind this idea as, according to it, the haps has cast doubts. The govt says it some internal rifts mainly because Sheh- no deal with the PML N, PTI had to be ken. They say it is likely that the fresh PM for further government did not take it into confi - wants to ensure that the next elections baz Sharif is not willing to move ahead in elevated. The top PML N leadership is elections are called before the end of enhancing Pakistan- dence on this particular issue. are flawless and held in a transparent the light Nawaz Sharif philosophy. The worried these days as it knows this tug- the tenure of this government, maybe Iraq bilateral ties The PDM is of the view the EVMs expe- manner. So, if that is the case then why latter believes in a head-on collision with of-war within the party will lead them six months earlier, so if it happens the – Page 08 rience may not be successful in Pakistan not to take the opposition on board? the establishment while Shehbaz holds nowhere. Next year shall be the election government and prime minister will not until and unless they are tested and tried On the other hand, opposition parties are a diametrically different view on this is- year and still they have not been able to complete five years!! IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Friday, August 13, 2021 Watch Briefs program on cards for 40 ‘criminals’ surveillance held, drugs purpose seized DNA DNA PESHAWAR: Khyber Pa- FAISALABAD: Police Thurs- khtunkhwa Police would day arrested 40 alleged crim- soon launch ‘Neighborhood inals and recovered drugs Watch’ program for effec- and illegal weapons from tive monitoring of suspi- them. According to police, cious activities within soci- raiding teams nabbed five ety through active support proclaimed offenders and 18 of people. drug pushers and recovered Under the program, various 4.5-kg hashish, 0.3-kg heroin tiers would setup within the and 280 litres of liquor from community to keep close them. The police also held 11 eye on presence of suspi- gamblers with stake money of cious elements and their Rs 6,980. activities and timely report In a crackdown on illegal to Police for action. weapons, police arrested six Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspec- persons and recovered five tor General of Police (IGP) pistols, one repeater and a Moazzam Jah Ansari said that number of bullets from them. close liaison between police Woman killed in road and public was key to main- accident tain law and order situation A woman was killed while and eliminating anti-social her relative sustained inju- elements from the society. ries in a road accident here The IGP said that it was our on Thursday. According to collective responsibility to police, the incident took keep close eye on miscreants place near Misaq-ul-Mall ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu calls on Prime Minister Imran Khan. – DNA in the society. A neighbor- Nishatabad when a rashly hood watch program was a driven truck hit a motorcy- group of people living in the cle. As a result, Noor Bibi same area who wanted to died on the spot while her make their neighborhood saf- relative Muhammad Zaman er by working together and sustained serious injuries. Clerics urged to disseminate in conjunction with local law Area police reached the spot enforcement to reduce crime and shifted the body and in- and report suspicious activi- jured to Allied hospital. ties in their neighbourhood for quick action. Use of message of cleanliness pressure FDA Chairman Ch Latif Nazar welcomed the participants and said the love with the Distt admin horns banned Pakistan is required to make it clear and green and the clerics can play their key role gears up on August 14 to achieve the great objective of cleanliness of the city and Pakistan crackdown on golden principle of cleanliness is Corona SOPs PESHAWAR: Commission- Ishfaq Mughal half faith.He informed that the vol- er Peshawar Division, Riaz unteers would distribute saplings violators Khan Mahsud has ordered FAISALABAD: Religious leaders outside the masajid on the occa- ban on use of pressure and Clerics have been appealed to sion of Juma congregations and PESHAWAR: On the special horns and motorbikes disseminate the message of keep citizens should get the saplings for directives of Commissioner with ruptured silencers by cleanliness and plantation through growing them on available sites. Peshawar, district admin- youngsters on the occasion their surmons of Juma congrega- MD WASA Jabbar Anwar empha- istration has accelerated of Independence Day cele- tions for raising the awareness sised upon setting up septic tanks crackdown on the violators brations on August 14. among the society in this regard. and under ground water tanks at of Corona preventive stand- The decision was taken to An event was held here at Met- masajid to avoid the choke of sew- ard operating procedures restrict such elements from ropolitan Municipal Corporation erage system and short of water. (SOPs) and sealed more public annoyance by creat- Hall in which a large number of He said public cooperation is vital business centers and arrest- ing nuisance through use of prayer leaders and clerics were to keep the sanitation system in- ed shopkeepers and manag- pressure horns and bursted participated. Chairman Faisal- tact. General Manager operation ers on Thursday. silencers, said a statement abad Development Authority Ch Col Ammad Gill and Director PHA The officers of district ad- issued here Thursday. Latif Nazar was the chief guest Abdullah Nisar also spoke on the ministration visited vari- The Commissioner Pesha- on this occasion. Managing Direc- occasion. Trader leader Shahid ous bazaars during day and war while ordering enforce- tor WASA Jabbar Anwar, General Razaq Sikka assured his coopera- night and inspected various ment of Section 144, has Manager Operation Faisalabad tion and said that trees would do- business centers and on also directed Police to act Waste Management Company Col nated by the traders community. violation of SOPs sealed in accordance with Section Ammad Gill,Director PHA Abdul- Mufti Abdul Rehman, Qari Ubai- Seven Star Mega Mall (War- 188 against such elements lah Nisar, Trader leader Khawaja FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Development Authority Chairman Ch Latif Nazar addresses dur Rehman, Najeebullah Tariq sak Road) and Toray Kabab and those violating the ban. Shahid Razaq Sikka and other the gathering of religious leaders and clerics. – DNA and other speakers highlighted House. Similarly, the of- He warned that those who officers were also present in the it clear and green and the clerics ciety and people were following can only be possible through the significance and importance ficers also sealed 21 shops violated the ban on August event. and arrested their owners. 14 and caused public bother- can play their key role to achieve their education and message. making massive tree plantation of cleanliness and tree plantation Addressing the moot, FDA Chair- Similarly, the officers of ation would be dealt accord- the great objective of cleanliness He said that the society can save and keeping quality cleanliness under Islamic education. Thay man Ch Latif Nazar welcomed the district administration also ingly by facing action from of the city and Pakistan. from the different epidemic dis- of the surroundings. He said that said that all out cooperation would participants and said the love with inspected the status of the administration. – APP He said that the Ulma karam were eases by providing clean air and being Islamic society there should be extended to create awareness the Pakistan is required to make the influential segment of the so- pollution free environment which be seen practical exercise of the among public in this regard. implementation of Corona SOPs in bus stations within their areas of jurisdiction. UAF to Deputy Commissioner (DC) plant more Peshawar, Khalid Mahmood Iraq urged to issue 15-day visa has said on the directives than 20,000 of Commissioner Peshawar Division a crackdown was in saplings to Pakistani religious tourists progress in the district and urged people to show adher- thorities to issue at least urged devising strategy to He said Pakistani people ence to the SOPs and man- DNA Zubair Ahmad 15 day religious tourist facilitate religious tourists has historical, religious, datory use of safety masks. He has also urged upon the FAISALABAD: The Univer- visa to Pakistani pilgrims by issuing individual and spiritual relations with the ISLAMABAD: Minister drivers to implement official sity of Agriculture Faisal- instead of only seven days group visas. The minister people of Iraq. In the for Religious Affairs and Corona SOPs while board- abad (UAF) will plant more visa. Talking to a high lev- also demanded the facility meeting, the dignitaries Interfaith Harmony Sahib- ing commuters and extend than 20,000 saplings during el delegation led by Iraqi of direct flights to Najaf discussed early completion zada Noor-ul-Haq Qadri on Foreign Minister Dr Fuad and Baghdad from different of Ziarayat directorate in cooperation to administra- the current plantation sea- tion to arrest the spread of son whereas 60 percent of Thursday urged Iraqi au- Hussein, the minister cities of the country. Iraq and completion of Pa- Certificates kistan House in Karbala for coronavirus. – APP the set target has already been achieved, said Univer- facilitation of Pakistani reli- distributed among sity of Agriculture Faisal- gious tourists. Over 1.4m abad Vice Chancellor Prof The minister said the re- Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan. lations of both countries FWMC workers people He was addressing a plan- have further strengthened were also present. Deputy tation ceremony arranged in last three years. Bureau Report Commissioner said that the vaccinated in by Estate Management and The delegation compris- waste workers and officers Department of Forestry ing Iraqi Foreign Minister FAISALABAD: Under the sacrificed their happiness on Faisalabad UAF under the PM Clean Fawad Hussein, Iraqi Am- arrangements of Faisalabad Eid-ul-Adha and gave a clean and Green Pakistan cam- bassador to Pakistan Hamid Waste Management Compa- environment to the citizens, paign. The Vice Chancellor Abbas Lafta, Deputy Head ny certificates of appreciation the performance of which DNA praised the steps of the of Mission Iraq Mahmoud were distributed among the was commendable. He said government of Clean and Khalid and Suleiman Khalid. waste workers, supervisors, that waste workers are our FAISALABAD: As many as Green Pakistan in order Parliamentary Secretary inspectors and management asset and a function was or- 1,421,790 people have so far to mitigate climate change ministry of religious affairs who participated in the suc- ganized to encourage them been vaccinated against COV- impact that will help battle and interfaith harmony Af- cessful cleaning operation on and their facilities would be ID-19 in Faisalabad district. ecological crisis. tab Jehangir, Federal Sec- Eid-ul-Adha. DC Muhammad taken care of in future also. District Health Officer Dr. He said that massive plan- retary for Religious Affairs Ali was the chief guest on the He declared honorarium of Ataul Mun’im said on Thurs- tation at the national level and Interfaith Harmony occasion. CEO Kashif Raza 10 days for waste workers. day that 1,149,401 citizens will prove to be a millstone Sardar Ijab Khan Jaffar, Pa- Awan, Senior Manager Colo- CEO Waste Management had been given the first dose to fight the climate chang- kistan ambassador in Iraq nel Emad Iqbal Gill, Manag- Company Presented Shield of while 225,365 were admin- es, health, and other related ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter-Faith Ahmed Amjad Ali and other er Operations Ijaz Bandisha, Honor to DC Muhammad Ali istered the second dose of issues. He said, “Increasing Harmony, Pir Noor ul Haq Qadri receives Iraqi delegation leading by officers were present in the Communication Officer Mu- and thanked him for the par- vaccine. He further said that temperatures, floods, and Foreign Minister Iraq, Fuad Hussein at the Ministry. – DNA meeting. teeb Work and other officers ticipating event. 28,387 health workers were irregular rain patterns are also given the first dose while vital signs showing that we 18,637 received the second have fallen prey to climate dose of vaccine. He said that change.” He added that the sufficient stock of anti-corona- heavy chunking of smoke Kisan card to provide direct subsidy for 8.4mn farmers virus vaccine was available in from factories and vehicles ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister versely affected country in the to irregular rainfall two million He said that the government He urged the members to fur- the district. and other factors have dis- for National Food Security and world due to climate change, cotton bales were destroyed in aims to improve the on-farm wa- ther increase cooperation and He said that 37 vaccination turbed the climate. Research Syed Fakhar Imam he said adding that the pat- Sindh. The minister said that ter management through tech- exchange in agricultural re- centers and 20 mobile vac- He said that in the recent on Wednesday said that govern- tern of rainfall has significantly the current government has niques such as sprinklers and search so that Pakistan can cination camps were oper- past, different eminent per- ment has launched Kisan Card changed which has drastically been extremely successful in drip irrigation system so that transform their agricultural sec- ational in Faisalabad where sonalities including Sania Scheme to provide direct subsi- affected the agriculture output thwarting the menace of locust utilization of limited water re- tor to the likes of the developed registered persons were get- Nishtar, the Special Assis- dy to 8.4 million farmers across of the country. He said that due and Covid 19. sources can be maximized. countries. – APP ting anti-coronavirus vaccine tant to Prime Minister and the country. doses. To facilitate the people Hussain Jahania Gerdezi, Addressing the 6th meeting of these centers had been estab- Punjab Agriculture Minister ministers of SCO member states lished in various areas of the also kicked off plantation on agriculture issues, Imam said city including Allied Hospital, drive at UAF and motivated that under Prime Minister Imran District Headquarters Hos- the campus community to Khan’s leadership agriculture has pital, Government General actively participate for the been given utmost importance. Hospital, Faisalabad Institute noble cause. He said that the current govern- of Cardiology, Government Principal Officer Estate ment aims to transform the agri- General Hospital Samanabad, Management Prof Dr Qa- culture sector through mechani- Children Hospital, Sports mar Bilal said that the all zation and research, adding that Complex Samanabad, Tehsil possible measures are be- it was also intended to eliminate Headquarters Hospital Jaran- ing taken on the part of the the role of middleman and di- wala, Samundri, Tandlianwa- UAF to promote the planta- rectly benefit the end farmer. la, Chak Jhumra, he added. tion drive and for the beau- Fakhar said that the PM envisag- He further said that timing of tification of the campus. He es to double the income of the these vaccination centers was said that during last year, farmers that contribute approxi- 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. except Sports the UAF planted thousands of saplings with more than mately 19 percent to the GDP of Complex Samanabad center 85 percent of survival rate. the country. which would remain open Pakistan is one of the most ad - round the clock. 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEFriday, August 13, 2021 SERVICES IGP Islamabad President urges varsities to meets news editors promote healthy activities DNA ISLAMABAD: Inspec- President regrets the commercialization of educational institutions in the country has tor-General of police (IGP) Islamabad, Qazi Jamil Ur Namaz Timings marred the environment that once used to be their hallmark, where the focus was laid Rehman Thursday met with news editors to discuss law Fajr...... 03:56 am on both academic and co-curricular activities along with character-building of students and order situation in the Zohr...... 12:13 pm had a near-miss at the recent To- federal capital. Asr...... 05:00 pm Shujaat Hamza kyo Olympics, and said a proper SSP Operations Dr. Syed Mustafa Tanweer gave a Maghrib...... 06:58 pm infrastructure was key to pre- ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif pare best stuff for the future detailed briefing to the Isha...... 08:29 pm Alvi on Thursday stressed the sporting events. delegation over police per- need for universities in the coun- The president urged the HEC to formance and steps being try to emerge as ‘centres of excel- remain cognizant of the scope of taken by the department to lence’ to side by side hone talent jobs as per the market require- reduce crime in the city, a of their students in academic and ments and formulate the course news release said. co-curricular domains. outline accordingly. He said police have arrest- Addressing at the launch of Without planning, he said, the ed several drug-peddlers ‘Sports and Co-curricular Activ- graduates and Ph.Ds. could face as a massive crackdown ities Division’ under the Kamyab severe crisis of unemployment. underway in that regard. Hotels & Jawan programme at the Higher The president mentioned that Chi- The news-editors lauded Restaurants Education Commission (HEC) na’s emphasis on education and the efforts of police to curb in connection with Internation- health sectors helped it overcom- the menace from the socie- Serena Hotel.....111 133 133 al Youth Day, the President said ing the big challenge of poverty ty and gave suggestions to promoting healthy activities improve performance of the Marriott...... 051- 2826121 and rising as a strong nation. through sports was fundamental He said the government of department. They assured Monal...... 0334-5421812 to the physical and social devel- Prime Minister Imran Khan was the police of their best coop- opment of youth. also focusing on the uplift of all eration in highlighting the With a cost of Rs 3,969 million, segments of society through pro- impact of drugs on society. the HEC will execute five projects jects such as Kamyab Jawan and DIG (Operations) Afzaal of Kamyab Jawan, namely Kamyab Ehsaas, to mainstream them in Ahmed Kausar, DIG (Head- Jawan PM’s Youth programme, es- national development. quarters) Kamran Adil and tablishment of Sports academics The president lauded Education other officers of capital po- Airlines (high-performance and resource excel in all fields of life if provided environment that once used to be colleges and universities with Minister Shafqat Mehmood, lice were also present on centres) and Youth Olympics, Tal- with the right platform to show- their hallmark, where the focus their rich traditions produced sev- who despite the limitations of the occasion. Turkish Airlines...... 8494949 ent Hunt Youth Sports League, case their skills. was laid on both academic and eral national heroes in sports, who the Constitution’s 18th amend- Green Youth Movement and Inno- He regretted that the commercial- co-curricular activities along with brought laurels to the country. ment, was successfully pursuing PTA kicks vative League. President Alvi said ization of educational institutions character-building of students. He lauded the performance of the government’s agenda of uni- Pakistan’s talented youth could in the country had marred the In the past, he said, the schools, the two Pakistani athletes, who form syllabus. off monsoon plantation 37 shops, 4 snooker clubs drive Emergency sealed on SOPs violation Rescue (Police)...... 15 Staff Report Bomb Disposal...... 15 penalized the transporters Staff Report with Rs 303,600 fines. CTP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tel- Fire Services Rawalpindi/ issued 1116 challan slips to ecommunication Authority Islamabad...... 1122 & 16 RAWALPINDI: Rawalpin- different vehicles worth Rs (PTA) on Thursday organ- Emergency Ambulance..1122 di District Administration 280,100 while 721 bikers ized a tree plantation drive & Rescue Services.4451122 on the directives of Dep- were challaned and imposed at its headquarters here on uty Commissioner Rawal- Rs 144,200 fine. Thursday, In line with the Motorway Police....9266044 pindi Aamir Aqiq Khan 308 challan slips were is- Prime Minister’s vision of Motorway Police..9270601-20 has sealed 37 shops, four sued to private cars with Rs Clean and Green Pakistan. Women Police Stations snooker clubs and arrested 92,400 fines while 87 Public Chairman PTA, Major Gen- eral Amir Azeem Bajwa (R) Islamabad...... 9222596 11 on violation of corona Service Vehicles were im- Standard Operating Proce- posed Rs 43,500 fines for inaugurated the eco-friend- Rawalpindi...... 9270601-20 dures (SOPs) issued by the violating the rules. ly drive by planting a sap- Punjab government. Assistant Commissioner ling along with Members According to a district ad- City, Rawalpindi Waqa- of the Authority. ministration spokesman, sSikandari sealed 17 in- Speaking on the occasion, the administration under cluding 13 shops and four the Chairman said that the supervision of DC con- snooker clubs. AC Kahuta trees are an invaluable asset ducted raids in different Yasir Rizwan sealed sev - of a country and for future Enquiry markets and imposed fines en shops. generations. He encouraged PTA officers and officials to Edhi Ambulance...... 115 amounting to Rs 171,000 17 shops were also sealed on restaurants and shops at Murree Road Rawal- participate in the monsoon PIA Flight Info...... 114 for violating the orders of pindi while 11 violators tree plantation drive and PIA Cargo...... 9280979 the government. were sent behind the extend its scope to their Railway Inquiry...... 117 He informed that City Traf- bars during the operation neighborhoods to increase fic Police (CTP) and Region- launched to ensure imple- RAWALPINDI: Pakistan is committed to playits role for peace and stability in the region says green cover. Railway Exchange9270831-5 al Transport Authority also mentation of SOPs. Ms. Zobaida Jalal, while meeting Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussain in Rawalpindi. – DNA WASA Rawalpindi..5555489 Strict CAA...... 9281092 COMSTECH workshop on ‘PM Imran FPCCI, Careem to sign security Khan MoU for mutual co-op on Ashura gene bank management broke the demanded DNA RAWALPINDI: Recalling status quo’ the tragedy suffered by local ISLAMABAD: Careem corporate sales team led by traders of Madina Market DNA Miss Sana Shakeel had meeting with FPCCI Office and Al-Umer plaza in 2013 Hospitals Bearers in FPCCI Capital office Islamabad.Careem on Ashura day in Raja Bazar, RAWALPINDI: PTI and its team and FPCCI discussed mutual benefit matters President Markazi Anjuman CMH...... 5611111 leader Imran Khan shat- in the meeting, how FPCCI members (chambers and described the commitment member countries in main- Tarjan Punjab Sharjeel Mir MH...... 561116 tered the butt of traditional associations) will be beneficiary in near future from hayam bbasi of their respective organiza- tenance and operations urged the Interior ministries K A Pakistani politics and broke Careem and what flat rate instead of using Peak Fac - Cantt Hospital...9270907-11 tions to ensure the capacity of gene banks - collection of federal and provincial gov- the political domination tors will be provided to FPCCI, and as agreements DHQ...... 5556311-4 ISLAMABAD: COMSTECH of African member states of of genetic materials, con- ernments and heads of law from generation to gener- were done with PTCL how technical facilitation will organized training work- OIC to manage and develop servation, germplasm ex- enforcing agencies to take RGH...... 9290301-7 ation. For the first time in be provided to FPCCI as well. shop on “Acquisition, Con- their plant genetic material change policies - and famil- stringent security measures Holy Family...... 9290322-7 the country, projects like Careem corporate sales team and FPCCI had very servation, Exchange, and using gene banks. iarize the participants with for ensuring peace and se- Health Justice Card, Uniform fruitful meeting and have discussed mutual interest’s PIMS...... 9261170-79 Safety Duplication of Plant Both the heads stressed the international and national curity in the city from 1st to Education System, and Spon- issues in meeting as well. Polyclinic...... 9218300-09 Genetic Resources” in OIC importance of developing laws and policies on the 10th Muharram. sorship Program for Poor The incentives will b e provided to the FPCCI Member Countries – Africa and maintaining coopera- subject. Talking to APP, Mir said Shifa International.4603666 Families and Low Cost Hous- members, Trade Bodies and Chapter”. It was organized tion and sharing technical The webinars also seek to the city administration ing for the Poor Launched. Staff coun- trywide online by COMSTECH in expertise and genetic mate- enhance networking among must take extraordinary Constituency Seven is the after MOU will be partnership with the Islam- rial among member states. gene banks from different measures by intensifying most important constituency signed, both sides’ ic Organization for Food Se- Addressing the crucial is- countries, as effective inter- snap checking and pa- in cantt Board where there heads agreed on it. Meet- curity (IOFS), Kazakhstan, sue of providing food secu- national collaboration will trolling, effective monitor- are numerous problems due ing was host by Haji and the Bio-resources Con- rity in the face of booming help preserve biodiversity ing of city’s entry and exit to the rapidly growing pop- Qurban Ali, Head servation Institute (BCI) populations and looming and ensure long-term agri- points, deployment of the ulation. This was stated by FPCCI Capital of Pakistan Agricultural climate change scenarios, cultural sustainability and additional police force and Ward 7 candidate Lalzada office Islam- Departments Research Centre (PARC), COMSTECH is organizing food security worldwide. Rangers, installation and Khan while talking to Islama- abad and Mirza Islamabad. a series of international Resource persons repre- repair of CCTV cameras CDA...... 9221334-43 bad Post and later addressing Abdul Re- haman The Coordinator General of regional training webinars sent the extensive experi- and other security steps CDA...... 9208301-04 the inauguration ceremony Coordina- tor FPC- COMSTECH, Prof. Dr. M. on the preservation and ence and knowledge of the so that all processions and of Central Election Office. CI Capi- tal office Met Office...... 9250360-6 Iqbal Choudhary and the expansion of national plant gene banks and research other religious activities Clean drinking water, dirt- Islama- bad. RDA...... 5555864 Director General of IOFS, genetic resources. institutions of Azerbaijan, conclude peacefully. free area, cantt Board Dis- Mr. Yerlan A. Baidaulet The objectives of this se- Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Ni- “We cannot afford any fur- TMA...... 5770886 pensary and Girls’ School addressed the opening ses- ries of webinars are to geria, Oman, Pakistan, Tu- ther loss of life and proper- Cantonment Board 9270151-3 are my priorities. sion of the workshop and build the capacity of OIC nisia, Turkey, and UAE. ty, it takes years to recover and restore businesses which were put on fire by the angry mob on Novem- ber 15, in 2013?He said. He called for taking the ICCI for plantation to contribute in clean, green Pak business community into ICCI is the first Chamber to launch a Go Green Drive last year under which hundreds and confidence regarding the security plan devised for Complaints thousands of trees were planted in ICT and this year more trees would be planted various routes of Muhar- ram processions so that Water Tanker Service in the federal capital including markets and industrial areas shopkeepers/ traders could E-7, F-10 & F-11...... 9204654 ter Imran Khan had set a target of planting adhere to the security plan G-5, G-6, G-7, G-8....9203883 Zubair Ahmad 10 billion trees in five years and launching a and schedule their business G-9, G-10, G-11, G-12, tree plantation drive from ICCI was part of activities accordingly. ISLAMABAD: Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, Pres- the initiatives to support the PM’s mission When contacted, the City H-8...... 9266316 ident, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & of a clean and green Pakistan. Police Officer Muhammad Wapda Islamabad....9217579 Industry kicked off a tree plantation drive Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan called upon the busi- Ahsan Younas assured that Wapda Rawalpindi 111-309-309 by planting a sapling in the premises of ICCI ness community to take active part in this foolproof security arrange- to support the Prime Minister’s initiative noble campaign and plant maximum tree ments were being made to of clean and green Pakistan. Fatma Azim plants in Islamabad to make its environment provide security to mourn- Islamabad Senior Vice President, Abdul Rehman Khan healthier and green. He said that proper ers as well as traders to feel Metropolitan Vice President ICCI, Khalid Chaudhry, Ma- care should be taken of planted trees as the a sense of security. lik Mohsin Khalid, and Zia Chaudhry were survival rate of plants was almost 50 percent He said around 6000 to Corporation...... 9209224 also present at the occasion. due to various factors including damage to 8000 security personnel Potohar Town...... 9209224 Speaking at the occasion, Sardar Yasir Ilyas the plants by animals and termite. would perform their du- Khan said that ICCI was the first Chamber ICCI President also appealed to other or- ties to ensure law and or- Rawal Town...... 5773343 of the country to launch a Go Green Drive ganizations and the members of civil soci- der during the holy month last year under which hundreds and thou- ety to become part of the tree plantation while the district adminis- Wasa Water Tank sands of trees were planted in Islamabad campaign and contribute their share by tration had imposed a ban and this year more trees would be planted planting maximum saplings that would go a on entry of 38 fiery ulemas Rawalpindi.....0331-5022125 in the federal capital including markets and long way in making Islamabad a green and and Zakarian’s in Rawal- industrial areas. He said that Prime Minis- beautiful city of the country. pindi district. – APP IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Friday, August 13, 2021 Laptop Briefs distribution Co-op for B2B link between ceremony Physical held at PMAS remand of Kazakhstan-Pakistan urged accused DNA extends Following the meeting, the parties agreed to organize relevant negotiations between RAWALPINDI: A laptop dis- tribution ceremony of Scot- ISLAMABAD: An Accounta- the Kazakh and Pakistani interested bodies in an online format land scholarships for young bility Court (AC) on Thurs- girls through British Coun- day extended the physical Khayam Abbasi cil was held at Pir Mehr Ali remand of ex-CDA’s chief Shah Arid Agriculture Uni- Farkhand Iqbal till August ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of versity Rawalpindi (PMAS), 20, in matter of illegal land Kazakhstan to Pakistan Yerzhan here on Thursday. allotment to Asif Ali Zard- Kistafin visited the Pakistan Vice Chancellor PMAS Prof. ari’s alleged front company Stock Exchange Limited and Dr. Qamar-uz-Zaman was Park Lane. held a meeting with its Chair- the chief guest while Deans, The accused was produced man Zahid Latif Khan, which Directors and a large num- before the court of AC-I was also attended by the head ber of students also attend- Judge Muhammad Bashir by of the company INFOTECH Mr. ed the ceremony. the National Accountability Naseer A. Akhtar. Addressing the ceremony, Bureau (NAB). During the conversation, issues of Prof. Dr. Qamar uz Zaman The NAB apprised the court establishing cooperation between said that girls’ education regarding the investigation the financial institutions of the was imperative for the progress from the accused two countries were discussed. In growth of the society as and request for his more particular, the head of the stock educated women could play physical remand. exchange expressed interest in significant role in the devel- Farkhand Iqbal was accused establishing direct ties with the opment of a society by prac- of allotting 118 kanal land Kazakhstan Stock Exchange and ticing the learned knowl- to former president Asif Ali the «Astana» International Finan- edge in every aspect of life. Zardari’s alleged front com- cial Center. Appreciating the British pany Park Lane in 2012. In addition, the issues of building Council for providing schol- Meanwhile, AC-II Judge up relations in the B2B format arships, he congratulated Muhammad Azam Khan ad- between the business circles of mentation of joint projects. related to the digitalization of in developing a dialogue with the agreed to organize relevant nego- the female students and journed Thatha Water Sup- Kazakhstan and Pakistan were Along with the above, the the business environment was authorized agencies of Kazakh- tiations between the Kazakh and emphasized on the role of ply reference till September discussed, the parties noted the need to study the possibility of noted. In turn, N. Akhtar noted stan in this direction. Pakistani interested bodies in an women empowerment. 9, against former president significant potential for the imple- strengthening ties in the IT field the interest of the Pakistani side Following the meeting, the parties online format. Earlier, Director Finan- Asif Ali Zardari and others. cial Assistance PMAS The defence lawyers Chaudhry Waqas Ahmed couldn’t complete their Drive- shared with participants cross examination with wit- that the collaboration be- ness Nadeem Ahmed during through tween British Council and the hearing. vaccine PMAS played a vital role The court also granted one- to facilitate maximum day exemption from hearing centre opens number of female students to Asif Ali Zardari on his from developing areas. lawyer’s request. RAWALPINDI: Deputy Com- – APP He further elaborated the missioner (DC) Amir Aqiq eligibility criteria and se- Khan on Thursday inaugurat- CJP urges ed the first drive-through COV- lection process of British ID-19 vaccination centre in the Council Scholarship and prompt relief district. shared that five million ru- The facility was set up at Alla- pees had been distributed to aggrieved ma Iqbal Park, Benazir Bhutto among female students of Road. Talking to the media, PMAS. the DC said that to vaccinate Ms. Sara Parvez, Head of taff eport S R a maximum number of people, Higher Education and Skills the district administration had at British Council, Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice adopted a policy to facilitate informed about the ongoing of Pakistan (CJP) on Thurs- people who want to benefit scholarship schemes of- day said that bench and from the national immuniza- fered by British Council. bar should work hard for tion campaign without going She also applauded the co- dispensation of justice so through much hassle. He said operation and efforts of the aggrieved parties could get that the facility will operate Directorate of Financial prompt relief. from 6 pm to 12 pm providing Assistance for providing He expressed these views thousands of people a safer timely financial assistance while meeting a 12 mem- way of getting vaccinated while to female students for con- ber delegation of Executive observing social distancing tinuation of their studies. Council of High Court Bar RAWALPINDI: Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed inaugurates new COVID-19 Ward at Holy Family Hospital. – APP rules. – DNA Association (HCBA) Pesha- war, headed by its Presi- M. Javaid dent Bahlool Khattak and IIUI appointed as comprising officials. Chief Webinar on IG NHMP for ensuring Justice welcomed the dele- inaugurates gation and said that Bench Collector and Bar were integral part impacts of climate dialogue of same system, therefore room safety on motorways DNA both should work hard for crisis held dispensation of justice. Kaleem Imam addresses the audience about ISLAMABAD: Federal The delegation thanked the by more than 300% in the last DNA Board of Revenue (FBR) ap- Chief Justice for sparing Shujaat Hamza two decades. Improving eco- the importance of road safety and emphasized pointed Ch. Muhammad Ja- time for them and discussed nomic growth through green ISLAMABAD: Prof. Zafar Ish- on shared responsibility of community vaid, a BS-20 officer of Paki- the issues faced by them in ISLAMABAD: The Centre for growth policies will benefit aq Ansari conference and di- stan Custom Services (PCS) dispensation of justice. Strategic Perspectives (CSP), the country. alogue room endowed by the as Collector, Collectorate of They requested the Chief Institute of Strategic Studies Earlier in his welcome re- Iqbal International Institute DNA Customs, Gawadar. Justice for permanent Islamabad (ISSI) organised marks, Ambassador Aizaz for Research and Dialogue According to FBR notifica- bench of Supreme Court a Webinar titled “Strategies Ahmed Chaudhry, Director (IRD) was inaugurated here ISLAMABAD: National Highways Motor- tion issued here Thursday, Registry at Peshawar and in- for Mitigating Impacts of Cli- General ISSI, said that there at the Faculty of Usulludin way police conducted Seminar at Foun- he relinquished the charge crease in number of Judges mate Crisis,” on August 12, is a need to raise awareness (Islamic Studies) of Interna- dation University Islamabad on the topic of the post Chief, FBR (HQ), in Peshawar High Court, Pe- 2021. Mr Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, among the country’s policy- tional Islamic University Is- (Road Safety is shared responsibility of Islamabad and assumed the shawar, and construction of Climate Change and water ex- makers that Climate Change lamabad (IIUI). community and State). charge of the post.FBR also model bar rooms, availabili- pert was the keynote speaker is an existential threat and Professor Emeritus Zafar Focal person senior patrol officer Atif Gha- notify that Feroze Alam June- ty of books, computers and on the occasion. Other speak- needs appropriate action to Iqbal Ansari was a renowned foor Bhatti reported that Inspector General jo, a PCS/BS-20 officer has as- e-library connections. ers for the webinar included deal with the vulnerabilities Islamic scholar who is of Police Dr. Syed Kaleem Imam addressed sumed the charge of the post CJP assured to discuss the Mr Ashfaq Mehmood, former arising out of it. known for his scholarly con- the audience and highlighted the impor- Collector, Collectorate of Cus- issues at relevant forum to Federal Secretary, Water and Malik Qasim Mustafa in his tributions. He also served tance of road safety and emphasized on toms Enforcement, Karachi. resolve them and expressed Power, Government of Paki- introductory remarks said as President and Vice Pres- shared responsibility of community along Ayesha Niaz, a PCS/BS-19 of- his gratitude and apprecia- stan; Dr Gulfaraz Ahmad, for- that countries like Pakistan ident of the university. In with state to ensure traffic safety on High- ficer has assumed the charge tion for the delegation. mer Federal Secretary, Petro- are among the top 10 coun- addition, he also served as ways and Motorways. of the post Director (OPS), leum and Natural Resources, tries, which are suffering Director General of the Sha- Directorate of Post Clearance Government of Pakistan; Dr from the Climate Change riah Academy and Islamic Audit (North), Islamabad. ALGC resolve Arjumand Nizami, Country phenomenon. According to Research Institute of IIU. FBR notified that Zahra 98 complaints Director, Helvetas, Pakistan the latest IPCC report, “Cli- The inauguration ceremony haider, a PCS/BS-19 officer and Ambassador Shafqat mate change is widespread, was joined by Dr. Masoom has assumed the charge of Kakakhel, Chairperson BoG, rapid and intensifying.” The Yasinzai, Rector IIUI, Dr. the post Director (OPS), Di- DNA Sustainable Development Climate Change threat is real Hathal Homoud Alotaibi, rectorate of Law and Prose- Policy Institute (SDPI). The now and Pakistan needs to President, IIUI, Syed Ahmed cution, Lahore. Talk was moderated by Mr work and develop strategies Abu Akif, and former Federal ISLAMABAD: The An- Malik Qasim Mustafa, Direc- to reduce and mitigate the im- ti-land grabbing committee Secretary Cabinet Division tor ACDC & CSP at the ISSI. pact of the climate crisis. who represented the family of PAC (ALGC) of Islamabad Police Mr Ali Tauqeer Sheikh said Mr Ashfaq Mehmood said has successfully resolved Dr. Zafar Ishaq Ansari. It was that the world has passed that Pakistan is already in a also attended by Dr. Ahmed examines 98 complaints, said a news beyond the linear changes of crisis regarding water availa- release issued on Thursday. Shuja Syed, Vice President Climate Change, and moving bility. Pakistan is approaching HS&R, Dr. Taj Afsar, Dean audit report The Committee received 110 towards abrupt system chang- water scarcity. Pakistan is an complaints from February to Faculty of Usulludin, Dr. Hus- of PWD es. Monsoon patterns are arid country with an average nul Amin, Executive Director August out of which 98 were changing with increased pre- rainfall of 250mm rain per IRD, HoDs and faculty mem- ISLAMABAD: The meeting of disposed of. Cases were reg- cipitation in South Asia. In Pa- annum in 70 per cent of the bers and scholar of IRD. the Public Accounts Commit- istered against 22 complaints kistan heat waves, droughts area. Pakistan needs to build Speaking on the occasion, tee (PAC) on Thursday held while 31 were settled through and flash floods can be associ- to store water, as it will be Dr. Masoom Yasinzai said here at Parliament House agreements among the con- ated with Climate Change. Pa- available for a shorter period. that keeping the legacy alive under the chairmanship of testing parties. kistan is not a big emitter but Water pricing is also needed is a surety to success and MNA Rana Tanveer Hussain. Police were directed for has increased its emissions for the efficient use of water. prompt action on 9 com- excellence. The committee examined plaints and 26 complaints the audit report for the year were termed of civil nature. 2019-20 of Pakistan Public The remaining 12 applica- Works Department, Ministry tions were being reviewed of Housing and Works maxi- by the committee and de- PRCS celebrates International Youth Day mum 10 highlighted audit pa- cisions on them would be ras in order of highest amount taken soon. Abrar ul Haq urges youth to play their role for equitable food system, promotion of healthcare involved therein. and hygiene through their education, skills, innovation and entrepreneurial solutions The committee also exam- ined the audit report for the Bike lifter ters here today. of young people. campaigns, thereby pro- the current generation of the poor families, the idea year 2018-19 of federal gov- Zubair Ahmad More than 5000 youth & Addressing the partici- moting a culture of peace, youth is the largest in histo- was appreciated by the US ernment employees housing arrested volunteers from different pants of webinar, Abrar ul tolerance and non-violence ry and young people often media and declared it as the authority. On the directives of ISLAMABAD: The issues districts of Punjab, Sindh, Haq said PRCS volunteers through community watch. comprise the majority in most workable solution to PAC, an inquiry was conduct- RAWALPINDI: Police have ar- and priorities keeping in Balochistan, Khyber-Pakh- have strong acceptance in Abrar ul Haq said the COV- countries marked by armed the subject”, he added. ed regarding Messr Chahat rested a bike lifter and recov- view the impact of the COV- tunkhwa, Merged Areas the communities, they are ID19 pandemic affected conflict, unrest and climate He directed PRCS Pro- Food Industry and Usman ered three stolen motorcycles ID-19 pandemic, particularly (FATA), Gilgit Baltistan, Agents of Behavior Change millions of people worldwide change, therefore youth can gramme heads and officers Trade Linkers Multan. and other items from his pos- demands actions & meas- Azad Jammu & Kashmir and and they have always played and caused disruptions at play important role in deter- to provide the volunteers Federal Board of Revenue session, on Thursday. ures to bring improvement Federal Capital Islamabad an effective and efficient the global level including ring and resolving conflicts with adequate capacity de- According to a police spokes- (FBR) officials informed the in our health, environment attended the webinar. PRCS role in changing the minds in healthcare provision and and are key constituents in velopment with respect to committee that notice was person, a team under the su- and food systems, youth Secretary General Dr. Adeel of people during awareness food system. He said that ensuring the success of both the resilience of food sys- pervision of SHO, Sadiqabad issued to Chahat Foods on should have to work togeth- Nawaz, officers were also peacekeeping and peace tems, in particular during the occasion of evasion of Police Station managed to net er towards this end and to present on the occasion. building efforts. the ongoing COVID-19 pan- an accused namely Muham- crores of rupees in income promote health care and International Youth Day Chairman PRCS said the demic and in its aftermath. tax and sales tax by selling mad Ibrahim who was a bike hygiene culture across the is celebrated on 12th Au- unique idea of ‘Muhafiz In the end, Chairman PRCS lifter and allegedly involved oil in the market without country through their edu- gust throughout the world Force’, comprising trained Abrar ul Haq administered establishing any industry. in several cases registered in cation, skills, innovation and every year. The theme of volunteers, did well and its pledge to volunteers under different police stations. After which Chahat food ap- entrepreneurial solutions, International Youth Day actuation benefitted 96,000 the theme of International proached court and now the Police recovered three stolen this was stated by Chairman 2021, “Transforming Food households across the coun- Youth Day. motorcycles and other items matter was in a court. PRCS Abrar ul Haq while Systems: Youth Innovation try, provided food and health Earlier, Dr. Nosheen Abbas, Chairman of the committee from his possession. addressing the volunteers for Human and Planetary advice to more than 600,000 HoD nutrition at PAF hospi- A case has been registered said that those involved in countrywide in a webinar Health”, highlights the suc- people. ”PRCS volunteers tal gave a detailed presenta- against the accused while this corruption also tried to held in connection with In- cess of such a global effort collected food from philan- tion to the participants on further investigation is under- pressurize him. He recom- ternational Youth Day at will not be achieved without thropists and affording com- wellness and eating habits way, he added. – APP mended further investiga- PRCS, National Headquar- the meaningful participation munities and passed it on to in youth. tion into the matter. – APP Friday, August 13, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Road safety Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti State of war Deputy Editor: Abid Raza VERY year, thousands of passengers die in road ac- HERE is no longer any question of Afghanistan cidents that could have been prevented by sensible Member APNS / ABC Certified falling into a situation of civil war. The fact is that E regulations and their implementation. One of the Vol: 02 Issue: 85 T this war has already begun in that country, and most frequent tragedies involving vehicles has been buses Email: [email protected] a new level of international panic has been triggered as or vans catching fire due to CNG cylinders installed inside Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 a result. The extended troika of nations, consisting the the passenger’s compartments of Public Sector Vehicles Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad US, Pakistan, Russia and China, have met in Doha to (PSV). The problem is particularly rampant in Hiace vans discuss the situation and the US has warned the Taliban because of unauthorised placements inside their cabins. that if they take control of Afghanistan by force their After a tragic incident where nine passengers were burnt to nation will become a pariah state. At the same time, in death and seven others received critical burns when a van what is an alarming twist of events, that have been pre - caught fire after a collision with a milk tanker in Gujranwala, dicted for months though, the US has warned Pakistan the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has asked the about safe havens for militants along its borders with provincial governments, district administrations, regional Afghanistan. All this sounds familiar. transport authorities and operators of fuelling stations to As the Taliban advance in Afghanistan, with three more pro- ensure that vehicles without fitness certificates do not get compressed natural gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum vincial capitals falling to them, and nine of the 34 capitals Gas (LPG). A ban on CNG and LPG cylinders inside the pas- in the country now in Taliban hands, Pakistan must keep a senger compartments had been placed in 2019 after several careful consideration of what is happening and what should road crash incidents occurred where transporters were us- be done since Pakistan will be worst affected by a Taliban ing LPG in place of LNG and had more than one cylinder takeover of Afghanistan and is indeed already being affected. beneath passenger seats. Pakistan is already seeing small-scale attacks, and experts on However, this ban has been difficult to implement—it is not the region predict other attacks could follow as sleeper cells, possible for the transport department and motorway police which had grown quiet after the military operation against to check each and every PSV operating on roads. Further- the TTP in previous years, once again come into action bol- more, the ban was undermined by several challenges to stered by the gains of the Taliban in Afghanistan. the order by the All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA). While the Afghan Taliban have said they have no intention This is why the ban ought to have been accompanied with to allow their country’s soil to be used against any other further measures like this ban on using fuelling stations state, the reality is that the Taliban in Afghanistan and for vehicles without fitness certificates, to ensure that no splinter groups of the Taliban in Pakistan share a similar one can doge the law like they have been doing so. This is ideology and the same perception on many events. Paki- imperative for road safety—CNG tanks are a big threat to stan must also prepare for a time when beleaguered Afghan road safety. Almost all CNG incidents in Pakistan to date people who have already been internally displaced begin could have been prevented if suitable precautions had been to move into Pakistan. In all this, it is really the ordinary in place and the systems were fitted and inspected by qual- Afghan who is suffering the most. There is a great deal at ified personnel. The government must withstand pressure stake and the only way out of a bigger mess is to ensure a from groups and ensure no loopholes are left in place. peace settlement in Afghanistan. Black magic with long range precision rifle HOOTING” as a personal skill or a study are some of his initiatives. Competition shooting and details regarding Transonic Zone, Coriolis Effect and F. Z. Khan subject had never been touched before in conservation efforts patronized by him can be seen at Magnus Effect etc. — all are discussed with suitable “S an organized manner. Lt Gen Syed Mu- www.majosc.com.pk. and relevant photographs, diagrams, graphs and data hammad Adnan’s recently published, “Black Magic The book contains 13 chapters with numerous illus- charts. This is an extremely useful reading. with Long Range Precision Rifle” is likely to fill this trations and annexures containing valuable informa- Chapter 8 is a core of the entire book. The author “Black Magic” is a work gap for a knowhow into shooting and hunting as well tion. It becomes more authentic due to extensive bib- explains how internal and external ballistics are put of lifetime of indulgence as firearms development learning. It is an interest- liography, careful citations, a suggested reading list, together in a logical and expedient fashion to calcu- ing work done by a soldier who himself is a lifelong list of abbreviations and glossary of terms. Here is late firing solution for engaging target with cold bore — reading, learning and student and enthusiast of hunting and shooting. In- the chapter wise gist of the book: Chapter 1 introduc- at unknown distance. He shares empirical data and troduced to these in early childhood, he developed es the basic information about different categories of ballistics tables. A comprehensive information is giv- practical experience in the particular interest in rifle shooting. He is lucky to long-range shooting and explains how it differs from en on how a shooter should record ballistics data, field and on the range. It be a soldier, a profession that relates to his passion. ordinary rifle shooting. In Chapter 2, the author has update it and have suggested templates to calculate The author has hands on experience of long-range explained primary and secondary equipment required firing solution in the field. Information in this part is a simple, progressive competition shooting, tactical shooting and hunting. for long range precision rifle shooting. Details include is not available in most of the books on shooting. To achieve long range precision, he develops hand weapon system and accessories used by the shooter Chapter 9 encompasses details about how a precision and step by step guide to loads for most of the many calibers he uses. Long and spotter. A practical introduction of each item of long range rifle ammunition is hand loaded. Step by the popular but almost range ballistics and optical sights are few of the as- equipment associated with long range rifle shooting is step explanation of what happens when a cartridge is pects where he devotes special attention. He has given along with relevant photographs. It also guides fired is highly informative. Author has also discussed/ mysterious art of long-range also steered the development of few custom drag the reader through a logical process to make the best shown different tools and gadgets employed for this models for selected projectiles, ballistic calculator choice of weapon system and equipment. Chapter 3 purpose. Whole discussion is supported with high- precision rifle shooting. The and a First Focal Scope with Ballistic Drop Compen- explains various terms related to ammunition. Types ly graphic illustrations. Chapter 10 discusses how sating Reticle for marksmen. and categories of different types of bullets, cartridg- a long-range rifle should be maintained. Different power to connect with a far- “Black Magic” is a work of lifetime of indulgence — es and calibres are explained. These explanations are equipment that can be used for this purpose is dis- off target with cold bore at reading, learning and practical experience in the field supported by illustrations, diagrams, data tables and cussed with photographs and diagrams. At the end and on the range. It is a simple, progressive and step graphs. Selection criterion of a suitable cartridge for of this chapter, author has explained different issues unknown distance can only by step guide to the popular but almost mysterious shooting at long and extreme long range is also ex- that may arise due to incorrectly maintained long art of long-range precision rifle shooting. The power plained in a simple manner. Chapter 4 analyzes dif- range precision rifles. The discussion may be an eye be appreciated by those to connect with a far-off target with cold bore at un- ferent design features of rifles along with the sugges- opener for many shooters as it lay bare many popular who have the privilege of known distance can only be appreciated by those who tions by the author regarding selection of a suitable but false myths. In Chapter 11, the author discusses have the privilege of harnessing this skill “The Black rifle for different types of long-range applications. different gadgets, techniques and criteria that can be harnessing this skill “The Magic” of the science and art of long-range precision Chapter 5 “Long Range Optical Sight” covers often used by a shooter to accurately calculate range to the rifle shooting. This book promises to give an insight unknown details of optical sight that is used for long target. Calculation of accurate range to the target is Black Magic” of the science into the capability and not only the skill of long-range range precision rifle shooting. Optical sight internal of utmost importance in long range shooting. In Chap- and art of long-range precision rifle shooting. Most of the empirical data design, features and quality are discussed at length ter 12, the author enlists essential marksmanship and used in this book is self-generated, recorded and ver- with diagrams and photos. Interesting historical facts supporting skills for long range precision rifle shoot- precision rifle shooting. ified by the author as far as possible. The data from and examples make it a very interesting reading. ing. Useful tips that can improve efficiency of a shoot- other sources where quoted has been obtained from Chapter 6 “Internal Ballistics” includes all processes er are also included in this chapter. Lastly, Chapter 13 This book promises to authentic and reliable sources with appropriate cita- that take place from the time trigger is pressed till “Art of Sniping” covers brief concept of sniping and tions: a page turner compilation worth reading for projectile leaves the muzzle. It is the science of all its associated aspects. Camouflage techniques, team give an insight into the those who practice the passion or profession of long the factors that affect the motion of the bullet before work, and terminal ballistics viz mission criteria are capability and not only the and extreme long-range shooting. Every picture, im- exiting the muzzle. The author has explained every few of the aspects covered here. Heavy rifle shooting age or data in this book has a meaning and will re- step-in detail along with suitable and relevant pho- and hard target interdiction are also discussed. The skill of long-range precision quire reader’s attention. Small details particularly in tographs, diagrams, charts and graphs. Propellant whole text is made more comprehendible with suit- shooting often make a big difference. types and their different characteristics provide basic able photographs, diagrams, charts and data tables. rifle shooting. Most of the Besides shooting and hunting, the author actively as well as advance knowledge to the reader. Chapter 7 Hopefully, “Black Magic” is likely to be welcomed by empirical data used in this supports wildlife and habitat conservation and reha- “External Ballistics” explains the phenomenon from many who aspire to become long-range shooters, or bilitation. Successful conservation of straight horned the time a projectile leaves the muzzle till it reaches just want to improve your current shooting skill. If book is self-generated, Markhor in Takatu Mountain Range in Quetta Valley, the target. Relationship of internal and external bal- you wish to improve your ability to hit your targets at conservation of Blue Bull and Chinkara Antelope in listics is explained along with their effect on the accu- the extended ranges with a rifle, you owe it to your- recorded and verified by the Cholistan Desert, conservation of Urial Sheep in Kale racy and precision of the projectile. Effect of atmos- self to pick this book up. author as far as possible Chitta Hills and reintroduction of once abundant now phere, wind and earth-based effects, angled shooting – The writer is freelance extinct Black Buck Antelope in Semi Desert habitat along with its effect on ballistics and its solution, columnist based in Islamabad The dream of e-Governance in Pakistan HE way power is exercised through a scenarios. In recent years, Pakistan in gener- separation; it may also be caused by the lack of Muhammad Anwar Farooq country’s economic, political, and social al and its Punjab province, in particular, have awareness among the people. In Pakistan, even T institutionscomprises strategies, actions made significant progress in the digitization of some of the economically stable people do not and processes through which citizens and in- their respective public sectors. However, keep- know about the scope and services of e-Govern- stitutions meet their obligations and talk over ing in view its importance as an integrated part ance. Government has to take some actions to their differences. E-governance is an important of the public service delivery mechanism, there narrower thisdigital divide to effectively imple- step in the evolutionary process towards this is a need to increase the scope, improve quali- ment the e-Governance projects. end. Electronic means are employed in mutu- ty and expand its outreach. There are a large In developing countries like Pakistan, the cost is al interaction of government & citizens and number of obstacles in the implementation of one of the most important obstacles in the path of government & businesses, as well as in inter- e-Governance in Pakistan. implementation of e-Governance where the major nal functioning of government offices. E-gov- There is a diversity in culture and languages in part of the population is living below the poverty ernance is the integration of Information and Pakistan. The literacy rate is low.The accept- line. The per capita income of Pakistan is low as Communication Technology (ICT) into the gov- ance of the English language in Pakistan is very compared to the other countries. Therefore, ma- ernment system to make the working process- low. The e-governance applications are written jority of people cannot afford online services pro- es efficient, accessible, and convenient. The in English. That is why e-Governance projects vided by the government which is a challenge for major intent is to make things easier, simpler do not get much success. Hence, the e-govern- the implementation of e-governance.Government and to improve multiple aspects of governance. ance applications must be written in the local must issue a license after training to those peo- In Pakistan, Electronic E-governance is not simply presenting or using language of the people so that they may be able ple who are willing to provide such services. Such Government Directorate certain technological tools, rather it is related to use and take advantage of these applications. trained people can provide services to those who to bringing change in the mindset and work Now the majority of e-governance applications are unable to use e-governance applications with was established in October culture to integrate government processes and implemented by the government are also avail- nominal charges. It would create a new opportuni- functions to serve the citizens better. able in Urdu and it is a good effort to sort out ty for the unemployed. 2002. In 2014 Directorate In Pakistan, Electronic Government Directo- the problem. The majority of people are unaware It is also necessary to continuously monitor was merged with Pak rate was established in October 2002. In 2014 of the usage of IT gadgets and modern applica- the outcomes of the already implemented Directorate was merged with Pakistan Comput- tions. The majority of people in Pakistan do not e-governance system. If no one monitors the Computer Bureau to form er Bureau to form National Information Tech- have connectivity with the internet. Govern- ratio of requests by the people to the relief National Information nology Board (NITB). NITB facilitates Federal ment networks have to go into all areas which granted to the people by the e-governance Ministries in the implementation of e-govern- are even unfriendly to live. It is, however, costly system then soon it would become a cliché. Technology Board ance programs intending to improve informa- to manage this big network. The separation or Now instead of implementation, it is also a big tion and service delivery, efficiency, and trans- digital divide that exists between the individu- challenge to monitor the efficacy of the e-gov - (NITB). NITB facilitates parency. Pakistan is gradually moving towards als, communities and businesses that have ac- ernance system. It is necessary to change the Federal Ministries in the path of implementation of e-governance to cess to Information Technology and those that meaning of ‘e’ in the phrase of e-governance increase the coverage and quality of information do not have such access. Economic poverty is from electronic to efficient. Anyhow, in Paki- the implementation of and services provided to the general public us- closely related to limited information technology stan, it would take more time to implement an ing ICT in a simple, economical, and cost-effec- resources. People who are living below the pov- efficient e-governance system. Currently, the e-governance programs tive manner. NITB successfully implemented erty line cannot afford a computer and internet writer is working as a lecturer in the depart - intending to improve 24 interactive webs and 9 mobile apps. During connection for themselves to take the benefits ment of humanities and social sciences, Khwa- COVID it developed and implemented 7 apps of the e-Government and other online services. ja Fareed University of Engineering and Infor- information to facilitate decision-making in complex COVID Economic poverty is not the only cause of this mation Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan. IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Friday, August 13, 2021 NDS, RAW Briefs behind Kepa the hero as Chelsea win Dassu Afghanistan govt blaming terror attack Pakistan Super Cup 6-5 on penalties From Page 01 He said the security agen- for own cies reached this finding Gerard Moreno -- who scored against Manchester United before the Europa based on the CCTV footag- failures: PM es of 36 cameras installed League final in Gdansk went to penalties -- rescued Unai Emery’s side in along the 1400 kilometer From Page 01 stretch of the road. Moreo- Turkey had proposed a new the 73rd with a side-foot finish after a back-heel from Boulaye Dia ver, the evidences including joint mission involving itself, of some 1,000 fans among the a thumb, a finger and other Pakistan and Hungary to pro- DNA 13,000-strong crowd on a clear body parts of the bomber tect the Kabul International evening in Northern Ireland, hit were also examined besides Airport. The prime minister BELFAST: Goalkeeper Kepa Ar- the woodwork either side of half- analyzing the mobiles data mentioned his meeting with rizabalaga came off the bench time. Their equaliser came as no and questioning of over Turkish defence minister to make two shootout saves as surprise in a lively match with sev- 1000 workers of project. retired General Hulusi Akar Champions League winners Chel- eral scoring chances squandered He said the investigation on Wednesday, which also sea beat Spain’s Villarreal 6-5 on on both sides and both keepers teams had identified and discussed the security situ- penalties to add the UEFA Super making key saves. tracked the movement of ation in the region including Cup to their trophy collection on Gerard Moreno -- who scored the vehicle used in the at- Afghanistan. We will also Wednesday. Extra time had ended against Manchester United be- tack and had also been able talk to the Taliban and use 1-1 at Belfast’s Windsor Park stadi- fore the Europa League final in reach out to the handlers. our influence [for a meeting um, with Chelsea bringing on Kepa Gdansk went to penalties -- res- The foreign minister told with Turkish government],” for Edouard Mendy in the final sec- cued Unai Emery’s side in the media that the terrorists’ he said. Imran Khan said the onds in what turned out to be the 73rd with a side-foot finish after first target was Diamer Bha- Afghan government was get- game’s tactical master-stroke. a back-heel from Boulaye Dia. It sha Dam but could not suc- ting extremely critical about The freshest player on a field of was Moreno’s eighth goal in his ceed so opted to target the Pakistan, considering that it tired legs saved first from Aissa last nine European appearances Dassu Dam project. had “some magic powers” to Mandi at 1-1, after Kai Havertz for Villarreal. “It was tough, 120 Qureshi was confident to say persuade the Taliban. had missed for Chelsea, and then minutes,” said Tuchel. “We were that the elements behind He said in fact, persuading made the winning stop at 6-5 when very strong in the first 30-35 min- the terrorist attack would the Taliban had become more Villarreal captain and 2010 World utes and then we lost a bit easy not succeed to achieve their difficult. “Now, our leverage Cup winner Raul Albiol hit the balls after our goal... the equaliser designs as both China and on the Taliban is miniscule ball to the bottom left. Mendy was was well-deserved. “Right after we Pakistan decided to face as they think that they have one of the first to congratulate his conceded the goal we were very such cowardly attempts. won against the Americans,” team mate, with Chelsea lifting strong again, right until the end.” He said the matter was also he said. He said the Afghan the trophy for a second time. Pulisic had a good chance in the discussed during his visit government was trying “It was certainly not spontane- the players that this can happen. told BT Sport television. Hakim on May 29, then went off injured 99th, the ball just running wide, to China and the Chinese everything to get the United ous,” Chelsea manager Thomas “And since then they know and Ziyech had put Chelsea ahead in four minutes before the break fol- while Mason Mount had a shot side looked satisfied over States back and intervene in Tuchel said of the goalkeeper it’s fantastic how Edu accepts it,” the 27th minute, sweeping in from lowing a collision with Juan Foyth. pushed out for a corner in the 108th. the probe. He said Pakistan the current situation. Asked switch. “We had some statistics, added the German. “Kepa is better 12 yards after a perfectly measured Ziyech returned with his right Chelsea now turn their thoughts to had shared the details of the about Pakistan’s stance on we were well-prepared. Kepa is in this discipline and these guys cross from Kai Havertz on the left. arm in a sling to watch the rest of the start of the Premier League probe with China and both Taliban demanding Afghan the best percentage in saving are true team players.” Mendy The Morocco international, an the match from the bench while season, and the imminent signing the sides resolved that such President Ashraf Ghani to penalties. The analysing guys, the said. he had no hard feelings at all. unused substitute when Chelsea Christian Pulisic took his place. of striker Romelu Lukaku from In- incidents could not under- step down, he stressed the goalkeeper coaches showed me “Of course I’m happy because we beat Manchester City 1-0 in the Villarreal, the Europa League ter Milan, with an opening match at mine their resolve rather need for a “ceasefire at all the data and then we spoke with won,” the Senegal international Champions League final in Porto holders with a noisy contingent home to Crystal Palace on Saturday. they would emerge stronger. costs”, adding that the “Doha Qureshi resolved that the talks would decide the middle probe will be taken to the ground for a compromise” be- point of exposing the perpe- tween the stakeholders. Baku hosting moot of Three Brothers Waqar Zaka gives trators as well as taking them Pakistan, he said, would to task. He told media that deal with any government the government had strength- in Afghanistan, “elected or cash prize to ened the security around the selected”, by its people. “An development projects with a inclusive government would Arshad Nadeem resolve that the all CPEC pro- be the best. But if the Talib- jects would continue and also an do a forceful military take- completed timely. He resolved over, the result will be a civil Staff Report that the Pakistan and China war and a nightmare for Pa- LAHORE: Pakistani Olympian Arshad Nadeem returned All Weather Strategic Partner- kistan,” he added. The prime home after a stellar perfor- ship would not fall prey to any minister said Pakistan was mance at the Tokyo Olym- such planning rather continue “worried” about the law and pics. He was given a warm to strengthening and expand- order situation in Afghani- welcome by his fans at ing the ties and cooperation. stan because any civil war Lahore Airport. Chairman could result in a direct im- Technology Movement FO releases pact on it in the shape of an Pakistan WaqarZaka along influx of refugees. To a ques- with the team of Pakistan probe tion on China’s future role in Sports Board welcomed Afghanistan, he said China the young player and also findings being an emerging power presented a gift of one and a neighbour would have million cash prize. On the From Page 01 its part in the rebuilding of occasion, WaqarZaka said the war-torn country. of the special forces units participants, and other or- and experience, as well v. The suicide bomber, Khalid DNA of Azerbaijan, Pakistan, and ganizational issues. as for the training of the that Arshad Nadeem is the Sheikh, was trained in Af- Turkey, Azerbaijan’s Minis- It was noted that the “Three servicemen of friendly and only Pakistani athlete who has made history by qualifying ghanistan and brought to Pa- Taliban BAKU”: Baku is hosting a try of Defense told AZERT- Brothers - 2021” interna- partner countries for op- for the Olympics. He said that due to Arshad Nadeem, kistan to carry out the attack. final planning conference of AC. “The conference will tional exercises will posi- erations in peacetime and the tendency of Pakistani youth towards Olympics has in- vi. Some of those involved captures the “Three Brothers - 2021” clarify the program and tively impact the creation of wartime. The conference creased due to which the chances of winning gold medals in the attack have been ar- joint exercises with the par- objective of the exercises, a favorable environment for will last until August 13,” in future have increased. In this age of technology, keeping rested, while others are at Ghazni ticipation of representatives assigned tasks, number of the exchange of knowledge the ministry said. traditional sports alive is our number one priority, Chair- large in Afghanistan. man Technology Movement Pakistan said. vii. An MLA (Mutual Legal Assistance) request is being From Page 01 made to the Afghanistan Joe Biden’s decision to with- Government. draw US troops and leave Heat is on as new Tigers register record-breaking According to foreign office, the Afghan government to further investigation is in fight alone. Finding rural La Liga season progress to find all those in- districts too hard to defend, victory against Bagh Stallions volved in this cowardly attack. government forces have The Government of Pakistan withdrawn to protect Kabul home in emphatic fashion unbeaten on 42 runs off per Shan Masood contin- kicks off in Spain DNA with eight balls to spare. 18 balls, while Wasim was ued his rich vein of form reiterates its strong commit- and other cities, prompting ment to apprehend all those thousands of families to flee Top-order batsman Sohai- not out on 31 off 9. ALSO and scored 65 runs off Sports Desk MUZAFFARABAD:Muzaf- bMaqsood was the highest READ: Pakistan name 40 balls but the real im - responsible for this heinous the provinces in hope of crime and bring them to jus- finding safety there. MADRID: Fans will be back in the stands after over a farabad Tigers chased down scorer with 60 runs off 40 19-player squad for West pact came from Iftikhar the highest total in the balls. However, belligerent Indies Tests Ahmed who scored 86 tice. We would not allow any A senior security official year of empty grounds when the new La Liga season hostile force to undermine said the Taliban had cap- kicks off this weekend in Spain. The opening round ongoing Kashmir Premier hitting towards the end of Batting first, Bagh Stal- runs off just 38 balls. League to register a famous the innings by Anwar Ali lions would have consid- AamirYamin also contribut- the iron-clad friendship be- tured Ghazni, 150km (93 of matches starts on Friday night when Valencia en - tween Pakistan and China. miles) southwest of Kabul tertain Getafe after fate has decided that new Valen - win against Bagh Stallions and Mohammad Wasim Jnr ered themselves in the ed with a quick-fire 21-ball on the highway between the cia coach PepeBordalas' first game for his new club on Thursday. Chasing a was instrumental in taking driving seat after posting 41. For the Tigers, captain capital and the second city is against the team he left at the end of last season mammoth target of 214 the team over the finish- the highest total, 213/4, Mohammad Hafeez bagged Pak to get of Kandahar. The group had to move to the Mestalla Stadium. Valencia have had runs, the Tigers reached ing line. Anwar remained in the tournament. Skip- figures of 2/24 in four overs. occupied Ghazni’s govern- another summer without important signings, so Bord - $2.77 billion ment agency headquarters alas' influence will be key to their survival while it will after heavy clashes, he said. be interesting to see if Getafe adopt a more attacking from IMF Meanwhile, Afghan govern- style under his replacement Michel Gonzalez. ment negotiators in Qatar It has been a low-key summer for Real Madrid, whose From Page 01 have offered the Taliban a only new face is defender David Alaba and we will have the State Bank of Pakistan power-sharing deal in return to see if Carlo Ancelotti decides to trust Gareth Bale, (PBS), which he said would for an end to fighting in the who is back from his loan at Tottenham. Madrid are help further improve the country, foreign media citing without Toni Kroos with a groin injury for Saturday's country’s foreign exchange Afghan government source visit to play Alaves, while DaniCabellos is also sidelined reserves, hence have very reported. “Yes, the govern- with an ankle ligament injury and left-back Ferland - good impact on economy. ment has submitted a propos- Mendy has also been struggling with a muscle problem The minister said that it al to Qatar as mediator. The ahead of the league opener. Results haven't been bril - was unconditional alloca- proposal allows the Taliban liant for Ancelotti in the run up to the new campaign tions from the IMF which to share power in return for and if Lucas Perez and Joselu hit form in the Alaves he said would be used in a a halt in violence in the coun- attack, the season could kick off with a surprise. productivity way. He said try,” the source said. A gov- The first round of matches in the summer comes with that Pakistan had been al- ernment source also told Al Spain expected to bake in the first major heatwave of the ready working on reform Jazeera that the Afghan gov- year and it will be hot in Saturday's 5pm kick-off as Osasu- programme to bring stabil- ernment offered the Taliban a na face Espanyol, who return to the top flight after a sea- ity and sustainability under share in power so long as the son in the second division. Osasuna look to have improved the IMF programme. rising violence in the country in attack with Ante Budimir signing a permanent deal and He said that the measures comes to a halt. US special Kike Garcia joining from Eibar over the summer. taken by the government envoy for Afghanistan Am- had been bearing fruits as bassador Zalmay Khalilzad is was shown by the growth in in Qatar for an international revenue collection adding meeting on the escalating sit- that the increase in reve- uation in Afghanistan. nues was indicative of eco- EU countries halt deportations from Afghanistan nomic growth. The minister Real Madrid thanked the IMF for such US Special Representative ZalmayKhalilzad had previously said any Taliban government measures to promote glob- loan Kubo to that comes to power by force will not be recognised by Western powers al liquidity, particularly in those countries which have Mallorca ter Germany and the Netherlands more Afghan citizens to leave their cials, who announced in April that are inadequate. In July, the US been facing challenges amid MADRID: Real Madrid con- Agencies pulled an about-face on the con- home for the EU,” the ministers US troops would be completely announced a special visa pro- Covid-19 pandemic. firmed that Japanese inter- troversial deportations, announc- wrote to the European Commis- withdrawn by the end of August. gramme for Afghans who worked It is pertinent to mention PARIS: France has become the national forward Takefusa ing on Wednesday they were also sion. A spokesman for the Europe- The Afghan capital Kabul could for the US government and their here that Board of Governors latest European country to an- Kubo will spend next season pausing the expulsion of Afghan an Commission later told reporters fall within 90 days, US officials families, saying 2,500 Afghans of the IMF had approved a nounce that it has stopped efforts on loan with Mallorca. refugees. The move affects some it is “up to each [EU] member state told The Washington Post news- had been approved for rapid relo- general allocation of Spe- to deport Afghan refugees as the It will be the third consecu- 30,000 Afghan refugees in Germa- to make an individual assessment paper. Amid the Taliban gains, cation for the US. About 20,000 cial Drawing Rights (SDRs) Taliban continues to make sweep- tive season Real Madrid has ny alone. European Union mem- of whether a return is possible”. NATO, the US, and other coun- have applied for the programme. equivalent to US$650 bil- ing gains in the war-torn country, loaned out the youngster ber states Finland and Sweden, As well as stepping back from the tries which deployed troops to The US subsequently widened lion (about SDR 456 billion) amid the withdrawal of foreign and it will be his second as well as EEA member Norway, letter, Germany has also said Ber- Afghanistan over the last 20 years the scope of those eligible for on August 2, 2021, to boost troops. A French interior minis- spell with Mallorca where have also paused deportations. lin would suspend its 430 million continue to face pressure to grant refugee visas to include current global liquidity. The alloca- try spokeswoman confirmed on he made 36 appearances The governments in Berlin and euros ($505m) in aid Afghanistan asylum to Afghans they employed. and former employees of US- tion would benefit all mem- Thursday that Paris halted depor- and scored four goals in Amsterdam had previously joined if the Taliban seizes Kabul and at- On Thursday, Denmark offered based media organisations, aid bers, address the long-term tations in early July, owing to the the 2019-2020 campaign, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, and tempts to rule the country alone. temporary asylum to roughly 45 and development agencies and global need for reserves, deteriorating security situation. although he could not save Greece in a letter urging the EU’s US Special Representative Zal- Afghans it had employed. Sweden other relief groups that receive build confidence, and foster The confirmation came as the Tali- the club from relegation to executive branch to “intensify mayKhalilzad had previously said and Finland were expected to US funding. Some countries, no- the resilience and stability of ban on Thursday took its 10th pro- the second division. “Real talks” with the Afghan govern- any Taliban government that make similar pledges. tably Turkey, have criticised the the global economy. It would vincial capital, the city of Ghazni Madrid and RCD Mallorca ment to ensure that the deporta- comes to power by force will not The US, Canada, the UK, and US scheme, which partially re- particularly help most vul- just 130km (80 miles) southwest have agreed to the loan of tions of refugees would continue. be recognised by Western powers. Germany have also made moves lies on Afghans being relocated nerable countries struggling of Kabul, in less than a week. the player. – DNA “Stopping returns sends the wrong The pace of the Taliban offensive to relocate Afghan contractors, to third countries as their appli- to cope with the impact of France’s announcement comes af- signal and is likely to motivate even has reportedly surprised US offi- but activists say such efforts cations are processed. the COVID-19 crisis. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Friday, August 13, 2021 Helicopter Briefs crash in Russia kills Sicily records 8 people Europe’s ‘highest ever’ Foreign Desk temperature MOSCOW: A helicopter crash in Russia’s Far East- ern Kamchatka region killed oreign esk F D eight people, the country’s Emergency Ministry said on ROME: Fires stoked by hot Thursday. winds tore through south- The Mi-8 copter manufac- ern Italy on Thursday, a day tured by Vityaz-Aero made after a monitoring station a hard landing near Lake in Floridia, Sicily report- Kuril in the Kronotsky Nat- ed temperatures of 48.8C ural Reserve, which led to (119.8F) – levels some sci- the aircraft’s destruction. entists believe could be the According to preliminary in- highest in European history. formation, there were three Wednesday’s record tem- crew members and 13 pas- perature, which still needs sengers on board, eight of to be verified by the World whom died on the spot. Meteorological Organization ISLAMABAD: Malik Amin Aslam SAPM on climate change, Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Wendy Gilmour, Youth ambassador Engine failure and pilot er- (WMO), was reported close of German embassy Marion Pfennigs and other delegates pose for a group photo after an event of Climate Change ministry to launch its national ror are considered likely to the city of Syracuse, in causes of the crash. the southeast of the island of youth roadmap for 21-22 on the occasion of International Youth Day. – DNA The Russian Investigative Sicily, as an anticyclone nick- Committee opened a crimi- named “Lucifer” swept in. nal case, and the Far East- “If the data is validated, it ern Transport Prosecutor’s could become the highest val- Office began checking com- ue ever recorded in Europe, Baku slams Yerevan to evade pliance with the legislation beating the previous record on flight safety in connec- of 48 degrees measured in tion with the crash. Athens on July 10, 1977,” me- Vityaz-Aero reported that teorologist Manuel Mazzo- the Mi-8 helicopter went leni wrote on 3Bmeteo.com, obligations under ceasefire deal through major maintenance a specialist website. in 2020 and was checked for Temperatures are expected The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry stressed that the document also noted that the Republic any malfunctions before de- to remain high on Friday parture. and over the weekend. of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia “shall stop at their current positions” The Kronotsky reserve is a Firefighters said on Twitter a cessation of all hostilities in the zone of peacekeeping contingent of the Russian fully understand the essence of the doc - popular local tourist attrac- they had battles more than conflict shall be introduced at 00:00 hours Federation shall be deployed in parallel with ument it signed on November 10, 2020, tion, with helicopters often 500 blazes in Sicily and Cal- DNA Moscow time on November 10, 2020”. The the Armenian armed forces’ withdrawal”. or initially did not intend to fully comply bringing in tourists. abria overnight, employing BAKU: Baku has said that Yerevan’s lat- Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry stressed that Paragraph 6 of the trilateral statement with its requirements. Such behavior The deadly incident fol- five planes to try to douse est statement alleging that Azerbaijan vi- the document also noted that the Republic states that “the Republic of Azerbaijan once again underlines the destructive po- lowed the crash of a pas- the flames from above. olates the trilateral ceasefire deal signed of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia shall guarantee the safety of citizens, sition of this country”. senger plane in Kamchatka They said the situation was on November 10, 2020, is Armenia’s an- “shall stop at their current positions”. vehicles and goods traveling along the The ministry stated that the international early last month, killing all now “under control” on the other attempt to evade its obligations un- “It should be emphasized that the word Lachin corridor in both directions”, the community is well aware of the practice of 28 people on board. island. The fires have had a der the document. ‘stop’ does not mean ‘remain’ in this or statement added. Armenia’s non-compliance with the funda- fatal impact, with the death “The statement of the Armenian Foreign any other context. This applies both to Thus, the agreed language of the statement mental norms and principles of internation- toll linked to wildfires at at Ministry of August 11, 2021, accusing Azer- the Russian language, in which the doc- of November 10, 2020 signed by the three al law, decisions of international organiza- Trafficking of least four people over the baijan of allegedly violating the trilateral ument was drawn up, and other languag- parties clearly notes the withdrawal of the tions and obligations assumed. past week. Statement of November 10, 2020, is anoth- es,” the ministry said. Armenian armed forces from the territory “In this regard, it is enough to mention Covid vaccine A 77-year-old shepherd who er futile attempt by the Republic of Armenia Baku underlined that paragraph 3 of the of Azerbaijan and in no way envisages the Armenia’s refusal to comply with the re - was found dead in the south- to evade its obligations to fully implement trilateral statement defines that Russia’s stationing and deployment of military per- quirements of four UN Security Council stopped in ern Calabria region was the provisions of said document,” the minis- peacekeeping contingent shall be deployed sonnel, the ministry said. resolutions of 1993. This destructive among the victims. Reports Tashkent try stated on August 12. “along the contact line in Nagorno-Karab- It emphasized that “attempts to make an practice is devoid of any prospects in said he was in a farmhouse Baku drew Yerevan’s attention to the fact akh and along the Lachin corridor”. absurd interpretation of the key provi- the context of ensuring the long-awaited where he had apparently that paragraph 1 of the trilateral state- It noted that paragraph 4 of the trilateral sions of the trilateral Statement indicate peace and security in the region,” the sought refuge with his flock. News Desk ment announces “a complete ceasefire and statement specially indicates that “the that the Armenian side either did not ministry said. TASHKENT: On 6 July, Min- Spanish istry of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan received a state- police arrest Institute of Child ment from citizen M.M. In it, he asked to take le- 71 in hectic gal action against a person rights established named “Zebo”, who in the drug bust Children’s Ombudsman in- Telegram messenger post- DNA dependently exercises its ed an advertisement for the powers and is accountable sale of the Covid-19 vaccine, gencies A TASHKENT: A Presiden- to the chambers of the Oliy which issued by the state tial Decree “On measures Majlis. Children’s Ombuds- free of charge to vaccinate MADRID: Spain’s Guardia to further improve the sys- man elected by the Legisla- the population. Civil has arrested 71 peo- tem for ensuring the rights tive Chamber and the Sen- On this fact, on 8 July, em- ple associated with a drug of the child” was adopted. ate for a term of five years. ployees of the Department trafficking ring operating According to the decree, A candidate for the position for Combating Corruption between Sweden and Spain, Institution of the Oliy Ma- of a children’s Ombudsman and Economic Crimes of the seizing tons of narcotics, jlis Commissioner for the is submitted by the Presi- Main Directorate of Crimi- cash and guns. Rights of the Child (Chil- dent for consideration by nal Procedure of the Minis- On Thursday, Spain’s na- dren’s Ombudsman) was the chambers of the Oliy try of Internal Affairs of the tional police published a established. Majlis. Republic of Uzbekistan car- video depicting the intense The position of the Deputy According to the Decree, ried out special operation in raids. The footage shows Commissioner for Human the Republican Interde- Tashkent. Spanish forces – accompa- Rights of the Oliy Majlis partmental Commission on Within the operation, the nied by police sniffer dogs – (Ombudsman) - Commis- Minors’ Affairs was trans- citizen M. Ya. was detained uncovering large amounts of RABAT: Prime Minister of Pakistan has nominates Tazi Ali, as Pakistan’s Honorary sioner for Children’s Rights formed into the National when she was receiving hashish, marijuana, cocaine, Consul at Casablanca. – DNA was abolished. Commission on Children. US$1,400 for 186 doses of amphetamine and an opioid COVID-19 vaccine - ZF-UZ substitute for heroin. VAC2001. The total sum of The authorities also seized the deal was 27.75 million two submachine guns, a ri- President Aliyev soums or 150,000 soums for fle, eight handguns, a hand World Conference on Youth each dose. grenade, five compressed In the course of the check air pistols and 400 car- awards prominent carried out prior to the tridges. Additionally, huge Rights kicks off at Tashkent investigation it was estab- amounts of illegal money Kazakh poet lished that A.Z. received were intercepted during laws and other normative legal acts been created in the chambers of the these vaccines from citizen operation ‘Candinavia-Mue- DNA have been adopted to protect the Oliy Majlis. More than 260 young dep- B.S., who works as a senior ble’, including Euro 592,000 DNA rights and interests of young people. uties carry out their activities in local nurse in one of the family ($695,000) in cash, Euro 1.8 TASHKENT: On 12 August 2021, the The first among them was the Law Kengashes of people’s deputies. BAKU: President Ilham Ali- clinics in Yakkasaray district million in bank accounts and World Conference on Youth Rights on State Youth Policy. A new system has been created in the yev awarded Kazakh public of Tashkent. bitcoin wallets with an esti- “Engaging Youth in Global Action” In addition, in the Action Strategy for republic to involve young people in figure and poet Oljas Suley- The criminal cases was mated value of Euro 15,000. began its work. the five priority areas of development education, culture, art, sports, reading menov on August 12, stress- opened. An investigation is Spanish police have report- The event is organized on the basis of Uzbekistan, the issue of youth is giv- books and computer technology, en- ing his constant support for underway. ed that properties valued at of an initiative put forward by the en special attention. suring their employment and support- Azerbaijan, Azertag has re- President of the Republic of Uzbeki- At present, youth parliaments have ing entrepreneurship. more than Euro 14 million ported. During the meeting have also been blocked. stan Shavkat Mirziyoyev in a speech with Suleymenov in Baku on He emphasized Suleyme- Russian, The drug traffickers re- at the 46th session of the UN Human August 12, the head of state nov’s efforts in strength- portedly used a Swedish Rights Council, with the support of underlined that the promi- ening solidarity among the British removal company based the international community. Repre- nent Kazakh poet has always Turkic-speaking countries in Alicante and Malaga to sentatives of more than 30 foreign supported Azerbaijan in re- and uniting the countries of envoys anger transport drugs largely pur- countries take part in it. solving the conflict with Ar- the Turkic world. The pres- chased from Morocco to At the conference, the Chairman of Iranians menia over Karabakh. ident said that this is espe- Northern Europe. the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of the Re- Aliyev said that the poet was cially important at a time public of Uzbekistan Tanzila Narbaeva loyal to his roots and nation when the situation in the made a welcoming speech. Monitoring Desk Uzbekistan, even in the most difficult world is changing. Aliyev It was noted that the youth issue in times and did his best for reminded that Suleymenov our country is defined as one of the TEHRAN: Russian and Brit- China sign an the successful development was earlier awarded several priority directions of state policy. ish envoys to Tehran have of Kazakhstan. high prizes of Azerbaijan. Over the past 5 years, more than 50 infuriated Iranians inside and agreement outside the country after they tried to re-enact a World War II conference that hearkens DNA back to a time of death and occupation for Iran. TASHKENT: A ceremony of Turkish authorities working to set talks with Taliban On Wednesday, Russian Am- signing an agreement on co- bassador Levan Dzhagaryan operation in the production of Violence has escalated across Afghanistan as US-led foreign forces have and new UK Ambassador Si- a recombinant vaccine against mon Shercliff sat on chairs COVID-19 between the Chi- almost withdrawn following 20 years of military operations on the historical stairs of nese biopharmaceutical com- have almost withdrawn following 20 tions, he added. for irregular migrants who want government-backed housing agency the Russian embassy in Teh- pany Anhui Zhifei Longcom DNA years of military operations. Erdogan stressed that Turkey is not to cross into Europe to start new TOKI will start construction in a Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd ran, leaving an empty chair The Taliban have rapidly captured a place where anyone frequently lives, especially those fleeing war month in areas affected by the forest and the Uzbek company Jura- in the middle. ANKARA: The Turkish authorities several smaller administrative dis- stops by. “We evaluate all these and and persecution. fires, and the goal is to finish these bek Laboratories JV LLC was A tweet by the Russian em- are working to set talks with the tricts, and are now targeting towns we take our steps accordingly.” Dubbing the helicopters “the most constructions within a year. bassy posting the picture held. Taliban, Turkey’s president said on The ceremony was chaired by and cities. They have captured nine The Turkish president also denied important aircraft in firefighting” in The Turkish leader also slammed received thousands of angry Wednesday. provincial capitals from government that there was a flow of irregular mi- Turkey, Erdogan said the number those who are trying to smear the comments and quote tweets. the Office of Foreign Affairs “Turkey’s relevant institutions are of the People’s Government forces in six days. US President Joe grants across Turkey’s borders, as it of those helicopters has increased country’s firefighting efforts with The site had hosted the currently working until we have of Prov. Anhui / East China /. Biden said on Tuesday he did not re- is “exaggerated on social media.” from 18 in 2002 to 39 in 2021 -- re- false information and news, saying Tehran Conference of 1943, some talks with the Taliban. Maybe Speaking at the ceremony, gret his decision to pull US troops Turkey has been a key transit point ferring to AK Party’s ongoing term that it is a “manipulation.” where the “Big Three” Al- even I can be in a position to receive Yong Chenghan, head of the from Afghanistan. Biden maintained in power -- and approached 60 during “I believe that with the opening of lied leaders, Joseph Stalin, the person who will be their leader,” Foreign Affairs Office of the that his plans to exit militarily have the recent wildfires across Turkey. the parliament, a work on social Franklin D. Roosevelt, and People’s Government of the Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during a not changed despite the group’s bat- “Turkey ranked 46th in the world media should be done,” he said, also Winston Churchill, sat down aforementioned province, ex- joint TV interview broadcast live on tlefield successes, emphasizing that in 2015 among the countries that adding that no digital medium “is ex- to discuss how to counter pressed the hope that, taking CNN Turk and Kanal D. Afghanistan’s leaders must come to- increased its forest assets, and empt from the law.” Nazi Germany. this opportunity, Anhui prov- Erdogan said that he earlier spoke gether to “fight for themselves, fight rose to 27th place in 2020,” he Erdogan also thanked all countries Iranian officials were not ince will be able to deepen co- with the Qatari leader and they dis- for their nation.” said. Erdogan said Turkey will for extending a helping hand to Tur- invited and were not even operation and exchanges with cussed “where can we stop the steps Drawing to irregular migrants from “probably buy itself a plane for fire- key during the wildfires. aware the meeting was tak- Uzbekistan in other areas. taken by the Taliban and where can Afghanistan, Erdogan said that Tur- fighting,” and will have made the As many as 285 forest fires in Tur- ing place. During the event, an agree- we take a step towards peace.” key is raising walls along borders team and fleet “much stronger” in key have been brought under con- Iran at the time had been ment was signed on the pro- If the Taliban is not taken under with both Iran and Iraq. “The walls battling fires. “Our burning forests trol while three continue to burn invaded by the Soviet Union curement and supply of a control, “it will not be possible rising there are to prevent these ir- will rise from their ashes. These in the Aegean province of Mugla, and the UK. The country, recombinant vaccine against for us to achieve peace in Afghani- regular migrants from entering our areas will be afforested in the most the resort city of Antalya and then ruled by the impe- COVID-19 by representatives stan,” he asserted. country.” A significant part of the efficient way and become forests southwestern Burdur province, rial Pahlavi dynasty, had of the above two companies. Violence has escalated across Af- irregular migrants held are deport- again,” the president wowed. according to the country’s agricul- declared neutrality in the ghanistan as US-led foreign forces ed to Afghanistan by Turkish institu- He also underlined that Turkey’s ture and forestry minister. world war. IslamabadFRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2021 | WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKPOST US project Briefs enhances renewable Canada energy satisfied capacity over PIA’s services Khayam Abbasi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Nazir Siyal Thursday appreciated the United States for greatly KARACHI: The operational enhancing capacity of re- services of the Pakistan In- newable energy projects by ternational Airlines are up approximately 50% through to international standards, its Sustainable Energy for according to an audit report Pakistan (SEP) project. completed by Transport The statement comes after Canada. Transport Canada Pakistani officials and rep- had conducted a safety audit resentatives from the US of PIA called ‘Safety Valida- government celebrated the tion and Airworthiness Au- conclusion of the four-year dit’ from August 24, 2020 to Sustainable Energy for Pa- September 24, 2020. kistan (SEP) project, an PIA has conducted cor- official statement said on rective actions to address Thursday. the findings generated by Through the SEP project, Transport Canada Foreign the US Agency for Interna- Operations Division Air- tional Development (US- worthiness Audit of Spe- AID) partnered with the cific ICAO Airworthiness Pakistani government to elements dated August 26, provide more affordable, 2020, Transport Canada and climate-friendly power said in its report. to Pakistan’s national ener- The Canadian government ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Iraq hosted dinner for his visiting Foreign Minister. On this occasion ambassadors of mainly Arab countries gy grid while fostering eco- department hoped that PIA posed for a group photo. Seen in the picture are (from left to right) Syria, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Editor Islamabad POST, Somalia, nomic growth for the coun- will maintain its efficiency Jordan, Egypt, Kuwait, Yemen and CEO Monal group. – DNA try, it added. of flight operations. Speaking on the occasion PIA has enhanced flight USAID Mission Director safety performance, the re- Julie Koenen said that the port stated. Transport Can- SEP has contributed to- ada said it will continue to wards making the energy carry out surveillance and sector more competitive, oversight activities of PIA PM for further enhancing modern, efficient, clean, operations in Canada which and financially viable for Pa- will allow Transport Canada kistanis. “I am hopeful that to evaluate the effective- the impact of this work will ness of long term corrective Pakistan-Iraq bilateral ties go beyond the energy sector action plans by PIA. and benefit the entire econ- Thanking the Prime Minister for extending warm hospitality to his delegation, Foreign omy of Pakistan.” Parties asked to file assets’ Minister Dr. Fuad Hussein conveyed cordial greetings of the Iraqi leadership Muslim man Pakistan’s resolve to support the Afghan assaulted in statement by DNA peace process, the Prime Minister urged Iraqi Foreign Minister the international community to reinforce India’s UP Aug 29 ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister extended these efforts as peace in Afghanistan was warm welcome to the Foreign Minister and shared responsibility. Thanking the Prime ISLAMABAD: The Election reaffirmed Pakistan’s close fraternal ties meets Army Chief Minister for extending warm hospitality to Monitoring Desk Commission of Pakistan with Iraq, founded on strong affinities of faith RAWALPINDI: Doctor Fuad Hussein, Foreign Minister of Iraq called on General Qamar his delegation, Foreign Minister Dr. Fuad (ECP) has asked political and culture. The Prime Minister appreciated Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) at GHQ, on Thursday. Hussein conveyed cordial greetings of the UTTAR PRADESH: A Mus- parties to file their statement Iraq’s resolute efforts to rebuild the country According to an ISPR statement, matters of mutual interest, overall regional security situ- Iraqi leadership. He affirmed Iraq’s desire to lim man was beaten, pa- of accounts for financial year and wished well for the upcoming Parliamen- ation including Afghan Peace Process and bilateral cooperation in various fields were dis- forge stronger relationship with Pakistan in raded through a street and 2020-21 on or before August tary elections. cussed during the meeting. The Chief of Army Staff said that Pakistan values its brotherly pursuance of the vision of the leadership of forced to chant “Jai Shree 29, 2021. While discussing various aspects of bilateral relations with Iraq which are rooted in shared values and culture. COAS also appreciated the two countries. Ram” (Hail Lord Ram) Political parties are required relations, the Prime Minister underscored sacrifices rendered by Iraqi nation in fighting terrorism and offered all possible assistance Thanking the Prime Minister for his invi- by a mob in India’s Uttar in terms of section 210 of the the importance accorded by Pakistan to fur- and cooperation in development and defence related fields. tation to the Iraqi Prime Minister, Foreign Pradesh state on Wednes- Elections Act, 2017 read with ther deepening and broadening mutual coop- Iraqi Foreign Minister appreciated Pakistan’s positive role for regional peace & stability, Minister Dr. Fuad Hussein conveyed invita- day, NDTV reported. Section 204 of the Act ibid eration with Iraq in diverse fields. especially Afghan Peace Process and pledged to keep working for better bilateral relations tion on behalf of the Iraqi Prime Minister Video footage of the inci- and rule 159 & 160 of the The Prime Minister also reiterated his invita- between two brotherly countries. – DNA to Prime Minister Imran Khan to visit Iraq. dent, circulating on social Election Rules, 2017, thereof, tion extended to the Prime Minister of Iraq The Foreign Minister also highlighted Iraq’s media, showed the victim that they are required to file and expressed the hope that the visit would sues through dialogue and diplomacy. only way forward. efforts to defuse tensions in the region and — a rickshaw driver in UP’s with ECP their statement of take place at an early date. On Afghanistan, the Prime Minister reiter- He outlined Pakistan’s consistent support promote cooperative ties among regional Kanpur town — being forced accounts every year. In the regional context, the Prime Minister ated that there was no military solution and for an inclusive, broad-based and comprehen- countries. The Prime Minister expressed Pa- to chant the slogan and beg- It may be recalled that Sec- underscored the importance of resolving is- that a negotiated political solution was the sive political settlement. While reaffirming kistan’s support for these endeavors. ging the attackers to not tion 210 of the Elections beat him while his daughter Act, 2017 provides that a clung to him. He was later political party shall, in such handed over to the police. a manner as may be pre- ‘Media Authority The NDTV report quoted scribed, submit to the Com- the man as saying that he mission, within sixty days was driving his rickshaw from the close of a financial bill will be strongly when the mob “started year, a consolidated state- abusing and assaulting me ment of its accounts audited opposed’ and threatening to kill me by a chartered accountant and my family”. on Form-D containing: (a) under pressure. “I got saved because of the Annual income and expens- Saifullah The senior Journalist, police,” he added. es; (b) Sources of its funds; elected senator on the The report further stated and (c) Assets and liabilities. ISLAMABAD: The member ticket of Muslim League that the incident took place The statement to be sub- of Senate Standing Com- (N) and member of upper less than a kilometre away mitted to the ECP shall mittee for Information and house Mr. Irfan Siddiqui from an intersection where accompany the report of a Broadcasting and Chairman has expressed his con- a right-wing group — Bajrang chartered accountant with Senate Standing Committee cern in a press statement Dal — held a meeting earlier regard to the audit of ac- for Education, Senator Irfan that the Government has in the day in which people counts of a political party and Siddiqui has strongly crit- yesterday (Wednesday Au- complained that Muslims in a certificate signed by an of- icized the proposal of the gust 11, 2021) convened a the area were “trying to con- fice-bearer authorised by the Government to establish joint meeting of standing vert a Hindu girl”. party head stating that:(a) Print Media Development committees of Senate and No funds from any source Authority. National Assembly at Pak prohibited under the Elec- He stated that this proposal China Friendship Centre Japan eases tions Act, 2017 were received is an attempt to subjugate outside the parliament travel curbs by the political party; and (b) freedom of expression and premises without consult- The statement contains an ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Iraq, Dr. Fuad Hussain calls on Prime Minister Imran Khan. – DNA terrorize the media already ing any opposition party. for Pakistan accurate financial position of the political party. The statement of accounts is Pakistan DNA to be submitted on Form-D ‘NAB made subject as provided in the Elections test-fires 10m vaccine doses to be TOKYO: Japan has eased Act, 2017. Printed Forms are quarantine restrictions for available, free of cost, in the to unwarranted Ghaznavi travellers from Pakistan, Election Commission Secre- missile transported from China United Kingdom, India, and tariat, Islamabad and in the criticism’ other countries, as it issued offices of the provincial elec- The govt intends to achieve the target of the latest travel advisory tion commissioners, Punjab, The anti-graft body always Staff Report administering 70mn doses of vaccines to people amid changing coronavirus Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa respected the parliamentarians. under its massive vaccination campaign situation. and Balochistan. – APP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Quarantine for passengers “We will accept whatever decision Thursday conducted a training from the United Kingdom, the parliament will take” launch of surface-to-surface News Desk COVID-19 claims Pakistan, Malaysia, and Media ballistic missile Ghaznavi. The Moscow has been reduced from an allegation of spread- 102 more lives to three days from six, The university successful training launch BEIJING: Pakistan Interna- Abid Raza ing coro- was aimed at ensuring the op- tional Airlines (PIA) will run ISLAMABAD: The national tally of total active COVID-19 Japan Times reported, say- underway: navirus, erational readiness of Army eight special flights to airlift cases was recorded 86,217 the highest during fourth ing that the revised restric- LAHORE: National Ac- all other Strategic Forces Command, 10 million doses of anti-Cov- wave of pandemic on Thursday with 4,934 more people tions would come into effect Shaheera countability Bureau Chair- kinds of ac- besides re-validating technical id-19 vaccines from China to testing positive for the deadly virus and 3,376 people re- from Saturday. man Justice ® Javed Iqbal cusations parameters of the weapon sys- Pakistan between August 12 covering from the disease during the last 24 hours. One “COVID-19 tests will be has said that the govern- have been tem, said a statement issued by to August 22 to help ensure hundred and two corona patients have died during past done on arrival and on the DNA ment should introduce levelled the ISPR. The training launch the government’s ongoing 24 hours, 98 of whom were under treatment in the hos- third day. With the change, amendments to the NAB against was witnessed by Lieutenant prevention and control drive pitals and two of them perished in their respective quar- Japan will also lift the entry ISLAMABAD: Information laws but these amendments the NAB,” he rued. The General Muhammad Ali, Com- against Covid-19 pandemic. antines or homes, according to the latest update issued ban on foreign nationals ar- and Broadcasting Secretary, should be in the interest of NAB chief was of the view mander Army Strategic Forces A couple of flights of the by the NCOC. Most of the deaths occurred in Sindh fol- riving from Pakistan,” the Shaheera Shahid on Thurs- the country. that the anti-graft body Command, senior officers from national flag carrier left lowed by Punjab. Out of the total 102 deaths occurred, publication said. day said that incumbent gov- Addressing at a function in never made unsubstanti- Strategic Plans Division, Army Beijing Capital Airport on 45 of them were under treatment on ventilators. There Similarly, passengers from Lahore on Thursday, the ernment was establishing a ated cases. But it has to Strategic Forces Command, Thursday with anti Covid-19 were 4,584 Covid infected patients under treatment in India, the Maldives, Nepal, National Accountability Bu- media university equipped face criticism whenever it Scientists and Engineers of the vaccines procured from Chi- critical condition where 71 of whom were admitted in Sri Lanka, and Zambia will reau chief said that the an- with modern technology. files corruption references, strategic organizations. Com- na, Qadir Bux Sangi, PIA past 24 hours in various Covid dedicated healthcare fa- no longer be covered by a ti-graft body always respect- The media university he maintained. Mr Iqbal mander Army Strategic Forc- Country Manager for China cilities of the country. – DNA 10-day mandatory quaran- ed the parliamentarians. would impart state-of-the- vowed that the National Ac- es Command appreciated the said here on Thursday. tine in government-desig- “We will accept whatever has expedited the vaccina- country. art knowledge to youth of countability Bureau would excellent standard of training, Another two PIA flights are nated facilities. decision the parliament will continue to perform its duty tion process prevent and China will provide a total of the country, she said while handling of the weapon system likely to come to the Chinese Their stay in quarantine take,” he said. despite all accusations. control the fourth wave of 2 billion doses of COVID-19 talking and execution of launch mis- capital to transport Covid-19 facilities, from Satur- Justice ® Javed Iqbal held He said that the NAB was Covid-19 in the country vaccines to the world this to a PTV. Commenting sion in the field by troops. vaccine to Pakistan in next day, will be for six days, that the law permitted the reviewing all references. Chinese vaccines namely year, in the latest effort to on future of the state tel- President, Prime Minister two days. In total, ten million while they will be tested NAB to accept the plea He held that the NAB could Sinopharm and Sinovac be- honor its commitment to evision, she said, we had of Pakistan, Chairman Joint doses of vaccines will be air- for coronavirus on arriv- bargain deal. He was of only make references but to sides other vaccines are be- make vaccines a global pub- strong desire to transform Chiefs of Staff Committee and lifted from August 12 to Au- al, third, and sixth days. the view that if construc- decide a case was not in its ing used in the vaccination lic good by ensuring vaccine all channels of PTV into HD. the Service Chiefs have con- gust 22, he said. “Only those who test neg- tive criticism was made, it jurisdiction. He said that drive. The government in- accessibility and affordabil- Appreciating the efforts of gratulated all ranks of Army He said that PIA has so far ative will be allowed to would be beneficial for the the National Accountability tends to achieve the target ity. China will donate $100 her ministry, she said that Strategic Forces Command, brought around 35 million move to facilities of their anti-corruption body. Bureau simply files cases in of administering 70 million million to the COVAX glob- choosing or return home Press Information Depart- the scientists and engineers on doses of Sinopharm and He lamented that the body a court of law. He said in a doses of vaccines to people al vaccine initiative for the for the remainder of the ment (PID), had been made the successful conduct of the CanSino vaccines to Paki- was made subject to un- legal evidence, quality was under its massive vaccina- distribution of vaccines to 14-day self-isolation peri- paperless. missile launch. stan from China. It is worth warranted criticism. “Apart important, not the quantity. mentioning that Pakistan tion campaign across the developing countries. od,” it said. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]