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IslamabadThursday, January 21, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 UAE Ambassador Sweden happy in 1m doses to be hails the strong business friendly made available UAE-Pak relations environment in March: Faisal Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-01 Briefs Joe Biden Pak desires sworn in as President to deepen its DNA WASHINGTON: Joe Biden on Wednes- day assumed ties with EU office as the 46th The luncheon hosted by the Foreign president of the United Minister provided an opportunity to States. He has assumed the helm of a country reeling both sides to share their perspectives from deep political divides, a battered economy and a Ansar Bhatti / DNA Pak ready to engage raging coronavirus pandem- ic that has killed more than ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom with Biden’s US: FM 400,000 Americans. With his Shah Mahmood Qureshi hosted a working hand on an heirloom Bible luncheon for the EU Ambassadors at the Min- aveed iraj that has been in his family istry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday. This is N M / DNA for more than a century, Bid- the second such luncheon hosted by the For- eign Minister which provided an opportunity ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah en took the presidential oath Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday said Pa- ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi interacting with Ambassadors of office administered by US to both sides to share their perspectives and plans to carry forward the relationship. kistan was ready to engage with the new of European Union countries at Ministry of Foreign Affairs. – DNA Chief Justice John Roberts administration of the United States, con- just after noon (1700 GMT), The Foreign Minister welcomed the Am- bassadors and stated that Pakistan greatly sidering it an “opportunity to build a long- vowing to “preserve, protect term, broad-based and multidimensional COAS and defend the Constitution valued its relations with the European Un- ion, which are based on shared values and relationship”. “Such partnership would PM Imran vows to make of the United States.” common objectives of peace, prosperity and require an institutionalized and structured visits development. The Pakistan-EU relationship engagement, based on mutual respect and Sialkot Broadsheet has strengthened steadily over the years cooperation,” the Foreign Minister said at Waziristan prosperous and is pursued through sound institutional a webinar on Pakistan’s priorities with the garrison case exposed mechanisms and dialogue processes. The 46th U.S. administration, organized by Ka- The Prime Minister mentioned that internet two sides elevated their relationship by sign- rachi Council on Foreign Relations. corrupt mafia ing the Strategic Engagement Plan (SEP) Foreign Minister Qureshi expressed confi- DNA access in south Waziristan was previously dence that president-elect Joe Biden as an in June 2019. SEP is a forward-looking and SIALKOT: Chief of Army denied due to security situation comprehensive framework of cooperation in “old friend to Pakistan” would work towards DNA strengthening ties between the two coun- Staff (COAS) General diverse areas of mutual interest. The Foreign Qamar Javed Bajwa on ISLAMABAD: Minister for Minister highlighted that the ‘smart’ lock- tries. He said already exchange of messag- DNA Foreign funding: Information es had taken place between Prime Minister Wednesday visited Sialkot down strategy of the government to save lives garrison. COAS was PM okay with and Broad- and secure livelihoods has turned out to be Imran Khan and the US president-elect, ISLAMABAD: Prime Minis- casting Sen- who expressed interest of working with Pa- briefed on situation along ter Imran Khan on Wednes- open proceedings ator Shibli Continued on Page 06 kistan on issues of common interests. working boundary and op- day announced launch of Faraz said on erational readiness. high-speed 3G and 4G mo- WAZIRISTAN: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednes- Wednesday According to a statement by bile broadband in South day challenged all those skeptical of his party's ac- that the Broadsheet case ISPR, the Army Chief also Waziristan to spur techno- tivities by saying that the proceedings of the foreign has once again exposed Pakistan successfully tests interacted with garrison logical development of the funding case should be aired live on TV. Speaking to the corrupt elements. In officers and men. COAS ap- tribal districts. Addressing journalists in South Waziristan, the prime minister a tweet, he said that this preciated their professional- a gathering of tribal nota- said the proceedings should be open and that the par- case was a reminder of how Shaheen-III ballistic missile ism and devotion to defend bles at cheque distribution ty heads should attend the hearings. "I can put it to a the national interest was motherland in the face of ceremony under Kamyab challenge that PTI is the only political party that has compromised for personal The test flight was aimed at re-validating various multiple threats. COAS Jawan Programme, he said been involved in political fundraising," PM Imran Khan gain. Those who ruthless- design and technical parametres of the weapon lauded them for their high launch of high-speed inter- said, adding that the country runs on remittance by ly plundered the national morale and indomitable net was in line with bringing overseas Pakistanis. Slamming the Opposition, he said wealth must be held ac- system, said DG ISPR Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar spirit, it added. Earlier, on that PDM and JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman use countable, he said. Shibli arrival, COAS was received Continued on Page 06 madressah students to blackmail governments. – DNA by Corps Commander, Lieu- Faraz remarked that if in Naveed Miraj the past, these corrupt ele- tenant General Asim Munir. ments were not given NRO, RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Madrid: the country would not have on Wednesday conducted a Covid-19 ‘No complaint suffered so much. Explosion successful flight test of Sha- claims 48 heen-III surface to surface on misuse of leaves at Siraj for ballistic missile with a range more lives of 2,750 kilometres to effec- least 3 dead decisive tively mar the target. blasphemy law’ The test flight was aimed at DNA Kashmir re-validating various design DNA and technical parametres ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has Ibrar Khan policy MADRID: At least three of the weapon system, said nessed by Chairman Joint neers involved. President reported 48 deaths in the Director General Inter Ser- last 24 hours by novel coro- ISLAMABAD: Not a single people were killed and eight Chiefs of Staff Committee Arif Alvi, Prime Minister injured Wednesday in an ex- DNA vices Public Relations (DG (CJCSC) General Nadeem Imran Khan, CJCSC and navirus as the number of complaint was received ISPR) Major General Babar positive cases has surged on misuse of Blasphemy plosion caused by a suspect- Raza, Director General the Service Chiefs have ed gas leak in the heart of RAWALPINDI: Reminding Iftikhar in a tweet. Strategic Plans Division, congratulated the scien- to 524,783. The nationwide Laws during the last three the rulers According to ISPR, the tally of fatalities has jumped months, said Hafiz Mu- the Spanish capital, Madrid, Commander Army Stra- tists and engineers on according to the city’s emer- that nation successful flight test, tegic Forces Command, successfully conducting to 11,103 on Tuesday. hammad Tahir Mehmood would not with its impact point in According to the latest fig- Ashrafi, Special Aide to gency services. Chairman NESCOM and the missile test, the mili- The blast, which occurred tolerate the Arabian Sea, was wit- the scientists and engi- tary's media wing said. ures by the NCOC 1,772 per- Prime Minister on Religious plaint has been received on any surren- sons tested positive for COV- Harmony and Middle East. misuse of blasphemy laws in a building on Toledo der before ID-19 in the past 24 hours. Talking to media here on during last three months.He Street, caused widespread New Delhi on Kashmir, 1m Covid-19 vaccine doses to be Sindh remains the worst-hit Wednesday, Hafiz Mu- also added that news pub- damage, according to video Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Sen- province by the pandemic hammad Tahir Mehmood lished on international me- footage tweeted out by the ator Sirajul Haq has urged available in March: Dr Faisal in terms of cases followed Ashrafi, Chairman Pakistan dia relating a Christian girl Madrid city hall emergency the government to devise a by Punjab, Khyber Pakh- Ulema Council, Special was not even reported with information service, Emer- decisive policy for the free- Dr Faisal said that the govt will be able to start free tunkhwa and Islamabad. Till Representative to Prime local police and respective gencias Madrid. dom of the occupied area now 237,308 coronavirus Minister on Religious Har- Institutions in Faisalabad. Images from the scene from India. “Surrender on vaccination during first quarter as we are in advanced cases have been confirmed mony and Middle East said Thorough investigations showed a section of exterior Kashmir will be tantamount stage of discussions for procurement of vaccines in Sindh, 150,889 in Pun- that Pakistan has been were held on complaint of wall had been torn off sev- to sell the country’s sover- jab 64,078 in Khyber Pakh- reinforcing relations and a girl, whose complaint was eral floors of the building, eignty and stability to New ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime of discussions for the procurement of COV- tunkhwa, 40,304 in Islama- cooperation with Arab Is- received in Faisalabad earli- leaving rooms exposed to Delhi. Kashmir is jugular Minister on National Health Services, Regu- ID-19 vaccines from Chinese companies bad, 18,640 in Balochistan, lamic Countries in all areas er and further investigations view. Debris covered parked vein of Pakistan,” he said lations and Coordination Dr. Faisal Sultan on Sinopharm and Cansino to start vaccinate 8,672 in Azad Kashmir and of trade, economy, tourism will be held in this regard, vehicles and the street be- while chairing a meeting of Wednesday said that around one million dos- 70% of those over 18 years citizens with low 4,892 in GB. Furthermore and Religious affairs. said Hafiz Muhammad Tahir low, and a mangled metal JI AJK Majlise Shoora. es of the COVID-19 vaccines will be available immunity. Dr Faisal Sultan said the discus- 4,476 individuals have lost He said that some conspir- Mehmood Ashrafi. Hafiz Ta- street sign could be seen on in the country by the end of the first quarter. sions are on the way and the government their lives to the epidemic in ing elements have been in- hir Ashrafi also stated that the ground. Addressing a media briefing, Dr Faisal said was in touch with other companies whose Punjab 3,830 in Sindh, 1,799 volved in fanning baseless for Pakistan, every single At least four floors have that the government will be able to start free vaccines had been approved internationally. in KP, 460 in Islamabad, 245 propaganda to malign Paki- daughter irrespective of his been impacted by the ex- COVID-19 vaccination during first quarter in Azad Kashmir, 191 in Ba- stan.Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi also religion belief and religious plosion and firefighters are Inside... as the government is in the advanced stage Continued on Page 06 lochistan, and 102 in GB. stated that not a single com- sect is daughter of the nation. evacuating people from the area, the service said. Pakistan values close ties with Libya: President Alvi Outgoing – Page 02 Biden admin to revive military ties with Pakistan Vietnam envoy Kosovo wants to enhance trade meets FS ties with Pakistan Gen Austin made these remarks during his confirmation hearing for the post of secretary – Page 03 ISLAMABAD: Foreign Sec- of defence before the United States Senate Armed Services Committee retary Sohail Mahmood on ‘Pak to highlight tee on Tuesday. and the Islamic State Khorasan dition to the security assistance Wednesday said Pakistan Kashmir heritage Post Report “Pakistan is an essential partner Province (ISIS-K) and to enhance suspension may impact Paki- wanted to further deepen through modern media’ bilateral cooperation with – Page 04 in any peace process in Afghan- regional stability.” stan’s cooperation, including Af- WASHINGTON: The Biden ad- istan,” Austin, a former head of Asked if he has perceived any ghanistan negotiations and the Vietnam in the areas of Uzbekistan - the center ministration sees Pakistan as an the US Central Command, told change in Pakistan’s cooperation dangerous escalation following trade, investment, culture of Ziyarat tourism “essential partner” in any peace the committee. “If confirmed, with the US since the Trump ad- the Pulwama terrorist attack.” and tourism. – Page 05 process in Afghanistan and be- I will encourage a regional ap- ministration’s decision in 2018 “Pakistan is a sovereign coun- The Foreign Secretary ex- lieves that “continuing to build pressed these views as he US to keep embassy proach that garners support from to withhold security assistance, try,” he said when asked what in Jerusalem: relationships with Pakistan’s neighbours like Pakistan, while Gen Austin said: “I understand tools and options the US had to received Vietnam’s ambas- Biden’s top diplomat military will provide openings for also deterring regional actors, Pakistan has taken construc- influence Pakistan. sador Hoang Kim, who paid – Page 06 the United States and Pakistan from serving as spoilers to the tive steps to meet US requests “I will press Pakistan to prevent a farewell call on him here to cooperate on key issues,” says Afghanistan peace process.” in support of the Afghanistan its territory from being used as at the Ministry of Foreign Azerbaijan marks 31st its nominated defence chief Gen When asked what changes he peace process. Pakistan has also a sanctuary for militants and vi- Affairs. The Foreign Sec- anniversary of Black Jan Lloyd J Austin. would recommend to US rela- the use of International Military taken steps against anti-Indian olent extremist organisations. retary lauded the valuable – Page 07 Gen Austin made these remarks tions with Pakistan as the new Education and Training funds. Pa- groups, such as Lashkar-i-Taiba Continuing to build relationships contribution of the outgo- Pak-UAE enjoy a special during his confirmation hearing defence chief, Gen Austin said: kistan will play an important role and Jaish-i-Mohammad, although with Pakistan’s military will pro- ing ambassador towards relation: FM Qureshi for the post of secretary of de- “I will focus on our shared inter- in any political settlement in Af- this progress is incomplete.” vide openings for the United strengthening Pak-Vietnam – Page 08 fence before the United States ests which include training future ghanistan. We also need to work The general, however, acknowl- States and Pakistan to cooperate relations during his stay in Senate Armed Services Commit- Pakistan military leaders through with Pakistan to defeat al Qaeda edged that “many factors in ad- on key issues.” Pakistan. – DNA IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Thursday, January 21, 2021 Sindh Briefs Ministers reacts on NAB Haleem reference for putting Murad Shah’s DNA KARACHI: Provincial Min- name on ECL isters have condemned the KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek- NAB’s reference against e-Insaf (PTI) Central Vice Chief Minister of Sindh and President Haleem Adil saying that it was result of Sheikh on Wednesday de- NAB & Niazi nexus. manded for putting the name They added that reference of Sindh Chief Minister Syed against Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on the Exit was ill intended & malicious. Control List (ECL) in the “Attempts are being made to backdrop of a NAB probe harass the PPP ministers by fil- of his corruption. He stat- ing false cases, but we are not ed this while addressing a afraid of such acts,” they said. press conference at Sindh These views were expressed Assembly Building here. by Provincial Minister for In- Bilal Ghaffar, Dr Imran, formation Syed Nasir Hussain Nusrat Wahid, Jai Parkash Shah, Provincial Minister for Ukrani and others were also Education Saeed Ghani and present on the occasion. Provincial Advisor on Law Bar- Haleem alleged that the rister Murtaza Wahab while frontman of Sindh rulers Anwar Majid is involved in addressing a joint press confer- tractor scam and he was ence at Sindh Assembly Com- also given subsidy of bil- mittee Room on Wednesday. lions of rupees in Dadu Special Assistant to Chief Min- Sugar Mills and Thatta ister Sindh Shehzad Memon Sugar Mills. He said these and former Provincial Minister corrupt people also harmed Javed Naguri were also present the Sindh Bank and they are on the occasion. also involved in Nooriabad ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Al Zaabi handing over the sleeping bags to manag- Sindh Minister Information power plant scam. He de- ing director Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal Aon Abbas Buppi, for the poor residents of panahgah. – DNA Syed Nasir Hussain Shah manded that a probe should said that PPP candidate Syed also be held about the as- Ameer Ali Shah won by-elec- sets of Fiyaz Jatoi, whose tion in Umerkot in which Pa- family members are officers kistan Peoples Party got more of up to 22-Grade. Their votes than the general election, bank accounts should also while his rival, the Grand Alli- be probed. He said there is Pakistan values close ties ance candidate supported by a huge corruption in Roshan federal government alliance, Sindh Program. He alleged received less votes than in the that Sharjeel Inam Memon previous general election. is involved in mega corrup- He said that Chief Minister tion and the Sindh assembly with Libya : President Alvi Syed Murad Ali Shah was im- Speaker has included his plementing the vision of PPP name in Penal of Chairmen. While congratulating the Ambassador-designate on his appointment, the President urged him to take steps Chairmain Bilalwal Bhutto He said these corrupt rul- for improving commercial relations with Libya and work for the welfare of Pakistani diaspora Zardari by caring out mega ers devoured Rs920million development works in the in the name of castration to Libya, Major General (R) Ra- stood by Libyan people in their Khan, also called on the President. visits at the Ministerial level that province at a fast pace. there- of stray dogs. He said these DNA shad Javeed, who called on him, quest for peace and prosperity. He Talking to the High Commission- would help in further strengthen- fore, the people of PS-52 gave people have made govern- Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. asked the Ambassador to work for er-designate, the President said ing bilateral relations. Appreciat- their mandate to PPP in abso- ment schools non-function- ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif While congratulating the Ambassa- improving the image of the country that Pakistan and Rwanda enjoyed ing the Government’s decision to lute majority . al, which are now being Alvi has said that Pakistan highly dor-designate on his appointment, as well as expose India’s real face cordial relations which needed to open five new Missions in Africa used as animal pens. – APP values its close and fraternal ties the President urged him to take which had unleashed a reign of ter- be further enhanced. He stated that after a long time, he expressed with Libya and wants to further steps for improving commercial re- ror against the Muslim population both countries had great potential the hope that the opening of new Automobile Change of promote bilateral relations in all lations with Libya and work for the of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu for enhanced trade and economic missions would further solidify areas of mutual interest. He gave welfare of Pakistani diaspora. He and Kashmir. Later, the High Com- relations. He stressed the need for relations with African countries industry demography these remarks while talking to the welcomed the cessation of hostili- missioner-designate of Pakistan initiating bilateral political consulta- under the “Engage Africa” policy shifts to a war crime: Ambassador-designate of Pakistan ties in Libya and said that Pakistan to Rwanda, Mr Amir Muhammad tions with Rwanda and exchange of of the present government. ecommerce Masood Workshop about digitization in Islamabad police DNA DNA LAHORE: Impact of the pandemic on economies has MIRPUR: Azad Jammu issue fortnight Kashmir [AJK]: President security, foreign policy held been such that the way of Sardar Masood Khan has performance report doing business has changed said that the establishment with a great deal which has risks like advanced cyber-attacks, le- greatest game-changers for the future After assuming the charge of a legal think tank in Paki- resulted in favor of ecom- DNA thal autonomous weapons (LAWS), of humanity. DNA on January 8, 2021 as In- stan has become inevitable merce. With majority of cus- and breaking the existing encryption Earlier in his introductory remarks, spector General of Police, for greater understanding ISLAMABAD: “We are now witness- tomers preferring to stay at mechanisms. Talking about the foreign Malik Qasim Mustafa, Director ACDC, ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Po- Qazi Jamil ur Rehman di- of international law, for- ing intense political debates about home, online shopping has policy implications, he said that states said that AI and cyber technologies lice on Wednesday issued its rected for several measures eign policy, challenges to the global future of the internet and proven to grow in the past have different AI visions, data manage- are going to change state behavior in fortnight performance report to ensure effective policing. national security and the fierce international competition over few months noticeably. ment mechanisms, and cyber ideolo- major ways. AI and cyber technologies with an objective to inform The main objectives of these legal aspects of the Kash- the leadership in artificial intelligence Given the changing consumer gies that would lead to greater geopo- are acting as “agents of change,” and people about policing efforts reforms and measures are mir conflict so that jurists of (AI).” This was stated by Dr. Daniel behaviour and an increasing litical confrontation in the future. have the potential to transform our to ensure protection to their to present Islamabad police the country through mutual Voelsen, Senior Associate, German number of customers moving While welcoming the participants, future including our national security. lives and property. for accountability, resolve exchange of views on the is- Institute for International and Secu- online, Pakistan’s largest on- Ambassador Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Furthermore, quantum technology is The report was formally public complaints, highlight sue of national importance rity Affairs, in his presentation at the line marketplace Daraz is now Director General ISSI, said that inter- not only opening doors to new tech- launched by the Director policing efforts for friendly come up with their compre- Online Workshop on “Internet, Artifi- expanding its portfolio by en- national regulatory processes vis-à-vis nologies but is also enhancing the Public Relations Islamabad police ecology along with its hensive recommendations cial Intelligence and Quantum Tech- these technologies are much slower great power competition for “quantum Police, Syed Bilal during a success story. tering the auto segment with on these matters. nologies - Implications for Security than the pace of defacto technological supremacy.” press conference here which The main steps taken fol- the launch of dMotors, a mas- Inaugurating a legal think and Foreign Policy” organized by the development. “We need to understand At the end of the workshop, Ambas- included policing measures lowing the directions of IGP sive collection of cars, bikes, tank at Millennium Univer- Arms Control & Disarmament Centre that how fast this spectrum of techno- sador Khalid Mahmood, Chairman and reforms taken following Islamabad during the last 15 and accessories. In the past sity College in the federal (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic logical change especially the quantum BoG ISSI, stated that developing the directions of Inspector days included the appoint- few months the platform has metropolis on Wednesday, Studies Islamabad (ISSI) in collabora- change will take place and how the states have to raise awareness about General of Police (IGP) Is- ments of SSP (Investigation), also seen a growing demand he said that multilateral tion with the Hanns Seidel Foundation international community will adapt to the global technological transfor- lamabad Qazi Jamil ur Reh- SSP (Operations) and outlin- for motorbikes and car acces- judicial process is complex (HSF) Pakistan on Wednesday. this change,” he added. mations. They should also focus on man to resolve citizens’ com- ing criteria (test and inter- sories with orders going up to and therefore it is impor- Stressing on the security policy impli- In his remarks, Mr. Steffen Kudella, engaging relevant stakeholders, in- plaints and bridge the gap view) for appointments of 500,000+ in the category. tant that the whole nation cations of the internet, AI, and quan- Resident Representative, Hanns Sei- vest in research and development, between police and public. SHOs and Muharras. Kicking off this endeavour with must adopt a uniform legal tum technologies, Dr. Voelsen said del Foundation Pakistan, said that enhance public-private partnerships, the Daraz Grand Auto Bazaar approach to presenting the that these technologies create great technological developments such as and achieve indigenization in various ’21, the platform will utilise its Kashmir issue, AJK Presi- opportunities but also new security digitization are and will be one of the fields of emerging technologies. Kinnow exports technology to offer consumers dent office said Wednesday on its platform a wide range of evening. Organized by Cen- automobiles, motorcycles, and tre for Law and National in slow pace to related accessories. Security (CLNS), the event was also addressed by Spe- achieve its target Darazusers will be able to uti- cial Assistant to the Prime liseDaraz’s user-friendly inter- Minister and National Se- four issues, due to which the face to avail of amazing offers curity Advisor, Dr Moeed DNA minutes of the second round in the Grand Auto Bazaar ’21 Yusuf, Parliamentary Sec- were not signed”. via Voucher Fireworks, Brand retary Ministry of Foreign LAHORE: Vice President However to open a new chap- Flash Sales, and One Rupee Affairs Ms Andleeb Abbas, Pakistan Businesses Forum ter of transit trade and to fa- Gamethat gives customers a Former Director-General, (PBF), Ahmad Jawad on cilitate transit trade between chance to a win a bike every NDU Maj Gen (Retd.) Wednesday says Afghanistan Afghanistan and Pakistan, single day from 18th to 24th recently imposed import duty both sides almost agreed on January on the Daraz APP. ‘Govt to on Pakistani kinnows upset- urgent solution of the remain- ting the 100,000-tons market ing operational issues as soon OICCI holds distribute to exporters. Despite two as possible. The Afghan side countries remain in talks. pointed out that Pakistan has 3rd Women RS10bn Currently Afghanistan im- raised the customs valuation pose custom duty at 30 per- on Afghan exports to Paki- Empowerment under KJP’ cent on kinnow at the import stan especially on fresh fruits side which swerved hammer and dry fruits since last three Awards DNA to achieve kinnow export tar- years. Pakistan side stated KARACHI: The Overseas get. Though Pakistan and Af- that Afghanistan has also Investors Chamber of Com- SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Spe- ghanistan are to hold the next raised customs valuation on merce and Industry (OICCI) cial Assistant to the Prime round of parleys on new draft Pakistan kinnow, mango and and its member companies Minister for Youth Devel- of Afghanistan Pakistan Tran- vegetables exports. are the torch bearers for opment Usman Dar here sit Trade Agreement (APT- Both sides agreed to review empowering women at the Wednesday said that govern- TA) at the end of the current and agree to a mechanism workplace. The corporate ment would distribute addi- month or early next month as beneficial for exporters on tional Rs10 billion in youth sector across Pakistan the term of pact will expire both sides within one month can replicate the ‘OICCI of the country including on February 11, 2021. including other issues too merged tribal districts in next Women’ initiative to foster “Jawad revealed that differ- which also involves the issue few years under PTI Gov- economic growth of the SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: Prime Minister Imran Khan distributes Kamyab Jawan youth ences exist between the two of containers and Demurrag- country.” Ambassador of ernment flagship Kamayab sides particularly on three to Jawan Programme to help en- entrepreneurship scheme cheques among the beneficiaries at Wana. – DNA es & Detention Charges. the Kingdom of the Neth- able them to start their own erlands to Pakistan, Wout- businesses and contribute in er Plomp, remarked while the country’s development. commending the efforts of Addressing the cheques dis- foreign investors at the OIC- tribution ceremony in South CI Women Empowerment Waziristan tribal district here, Azeri embassy, SU organize webinar Awards 2020 organized Usman Dar said that about online. The Dutch Ambas- Rs5 billion have already been Ambassador of Azerbaijan, Ali Alizada explained students about events and the sacrifices of the Azer- sador, who was the chief distributed among youth of baijani civilians during the webinar on Martyrs Remembrance Day.Ambassador told that Martyrs’ Day guest at the event, lauded the country including Khy- the efforts of the OICCI ber Pakhtunkhwa under Ka- is a national holiday in Azerbaijan. It may also be known as ‘the Day of the Nationwide Sorrow’ and observed that OICCI mayab Jawan Programme. Women is a great platform Prime Minister Imran Khan, tyrs’ Remembrance Day. Sorrow’. It is observed on 20 of Azerbaijan, Ali Alizada advised to create a movement for KP Governor Shah Farman, DNA Ambassador of Azerbaijan, Ali January every year. Students Sargodha University students to women empowerment in Chief Minister Mahmood Alizada explained students of Sargodha University dis- focus on their studies to achieve the country and appreciat- Khan, Federal Minister for ISLAMABAD: The Embassy about events and the sacrific- cussed various important mat- bigger goals in life ahead. Ali ed the OICCI initiative to Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan of Azerbaijan in Pakistan in es of the Azerbaijani civilians ters of higher education with Alizada further said that it is publicly acknowledge the Affairs Ali Amin Gandapur, cooperation with Sargodha during the webinar on Martyrs Ambassador of Azerbaijan Ali utmost important for the stu- Special Assistant to PM for efforts of member compa- University organized a webi- Remembrance Day.Ambassa- Alizada during the online dis- dents to complete their educa- nies to give women equal Political Communication nar for students of a number Dr Shahbaz Gill and others dor told that Martyrs’ Day is cussion. Students also shared tion because that is the only employment opportunity high ups were also present of Pakistani universities on a national holiday in Azerbai- their experience of university life way you thru which you can and congenial working en- on the occasion. “From Martyrdom to Victory” jan. It may also be known as with Azerbaijan ambassador. ater play a positive role in develop - vironment for the economy dedicated to January 20 - Mar- ‘the Day of the Nationwide in the discussion the Ambassador ment of the country. to grow. – APP 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEThursday, January 21, 2021 Islamabad Briefs to have two Kosovo wants to enhance pet friendly Lok Virsa parks soon to hold Sufi Sangat today DNA ISLAMABAD: National trade ties with Pakistan ISLAMABAD: CDA has dcei- Institute of Folk and Tradi- ded to start two pet friendly tional Heritage (Lok Virsa) Amb. Ilir Gugolli said that Kosovo was interested in developing sector-specific parks in two sectors of Islama- will hold Sufi Sangat on the bad namely F6 and E7.This will poetic vision of “Mian Mo- relations with Pakistan to make some tangible progress and later on these enable the pet owners to have hammad Bakhsh today. out doors with their pets in Sufi Sangat titled “Saif-ul- relations could be diversified to cover more areas of mutual cooperation well equipped and pet friendly Maluk” will shed light on the He said that Kosovo has that Kosovo is mostly import- environment. Moreover, this verses (Kafi) from his major DNA signed trade agreements ing its products of around $4 step will be harbinger of the and well known work Saif-ul- with many countries that billion from European coun- promotion of animal rights and Malook, which is popular in ISLAMABAD: Kosovo want- provided it duty free market tries and it should focus on will be first of its kind project all parts of the world where ed to enhance its trade and access to the USA, Cana- importing from Pakistan to in Pakistan. This is the part of Punjabi is understood. economic relations with da, EU, UK etc. and added get quality products at cost renovation and improvement Author of great sufi wisdom Pakistan as both countries that by promoting trade effective prices. Sardar Yas- plan of the existing parks in Saeed Ahmed will narrate have good potential to do relations with it, Pakistan ir Ilyas Khan said that ICCI which CDA management has the story and verses of his trade with each other in could enhance its exports was ready to organize a zoom been trying to establish and poetry from Saif- ul-Maluk many areas. This was said by to these markets. He said meeting with Kosovo Cham- improve existing parks and in which the beautiful sto- H.E. Ilir Dugolli, Non-Resi- that Kosovo was interested ber of Commerce & Industry outdoor facilities for greener ry of love between a prince dent Ambassador-designate in reviving its closed indus- taking online other major and healthier environment for and a fairy was written in a of the Republic of Kosovo to trial units and Pakistani in- chambers of commerce and the citizens. poetry form by Muhammad Pakistan while addressing vestors should explore the industry of Pakistan to pro- Baksh, an official told here the business community prospects of acquiring them mote direct contacts and AIOU to on Wednesday. Mystic poet during his visit to Islam- that would enable them to business linkages between of Punjabi literature Mian abad Chamber of Com- promote exports to many the private sectors of both conduct Muhammad Bakhsh wrote merce & Industry. Zahid European markets. countries. He said that ICCI Saif-ul-Malook at the age of Anjum, Kosovo’s Honorary He further said that Koso- was also ready to provide One admission tests just 33 in which he narrated Consul also accompanied vo wanted to have an in- up meetings should be the was an unexplored market He said that the economy Window facility to Kosovan from Feb 7 about himself. He said that him at the occasion. vestment protection treaty way forward to further for Pakistani business com- of Pakistan was now on a investors for exploring the “today they are millions of Ilir Gugolli said that Kosovo with Pakistan that would strengthen bilateral trade munity and emphasized that growth trajectory and Pa- opportunities of JVs and ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal his admirers and hundreds was interested in develop- give more confidence to and economic relations both countries should facil- kistan could export many investment in Pakistan. He Open University(AIOU) has of readers of the Saif-ul- ing sector-specific relations the investors of both coun- between Kosovo and Pa- itate the regular exchange products to Kosovo including further said that ICCI could announced admission test Maluk”. He said that he with Pakistan to make some tries in making reciprocal kistan. Speaking at the oc- of trade delegations and textiles, pharmaceuticals, organize a cultural exhibition schedule for the programs devoted his whole life writ- tangible progress and later investments and JVs. He casion, Sardar Yasir Ilyas organizing B2B meetings to surgical instruments, IT of Kosovo to introduce its cul- offered in the 1st phase of ing such powerful spiritual on these relations could be was of the view that reg- Khan, President, Islamabad explore all potential areas products and services, sports ture in Pakistan and promote admissions for spring 2021 thoughts in a versified form diversified to cover more ar- semester including PhD, ular interaction between Chamber of Commerce & of mutual cooperation be- goods, leather products, cultural relations between M Phil/ MS, MSc and BS whose beauty now must be eas of mutual cooperation. private sectors with follow Industry said that Kosovo tween Pakistan and Kosovo. fruits and vegetables. He said the two countries. admired in a sincere and programs. First and sec- honest way. Mian Moham- ond merit lists will be dis- mad Bakhsh not only talks played on the university about the various social IESCO issues website February 25, evils such as greed, lust, vi- 2021 and March 03, 2021 Pak-Bangladesh ties respectively. Classes will olence, arrogance and nega- be held at the main cam - tive trends in the society but power suspension pus, Islamabad, AIOU. also gives solutions for the problems, he stated. – APP schedule are vital for prosperity IRSA releases Road, Rata, Bank Road-2, Ja- foreign policy analystfrom understanding of those the tourism industry from ANF recovers DNA hangir Road, Rehmatabad-2, DNA Dhaka, and Mr. Imtiaz events. She added that flourishing. In his closing 31,600 cusecs 3.98 tons CBR-1, Mehboob Shaheed, Gul, Executive Director negotiations, hearing each remarks he said that it is ISLAMABAD: According to Jhanda, Humayun, Kalial, ISLAMABAD: Pakistan of CRSS. He added that other’s grievances and not possible to bypass the water Islamabad Electric Supply drugs during Garja-1, Sihala College, and Bangladesh should Sheikh Hasina can play a cultural exchanges can be geopolitical factors but ISLAMABAD: Indus River Company (IESCO)’s spokes- Major Hanif, Klar , Khawa- build relations through critical role in bringing the helpful but the major role Pakistan can form geopo- System Authority (IRSA) man, System Maintenance ja, Faiz Ahmed Shaheed, cultural diplomacy, as both two countries together by has to be played by the litical friendly strategies on Tuesday released 32,800 operations is in process. Therefore New Choa, Mandra-2, LTC, countries share common resolving the mutual is- policy makers. Professor for example, geostrategic cusecs water from various rim ISLAMABAD: The Anti Nar- power supply of below men- ECM, HPT-3, Sukho, Syed religion, customs, cui- sues. Trade cooperation, Shahiduzzaman stated that initiatives like strength- stations with inflow of 41,900 cotics Force (ANF) carried tioned feeders/areas will be Kasran, Bhal, New City A sines, art and history. open borders and cultur- Pakistan should under- ening Bangladesh-China cusecs. According to the data out 23 operations across temporary suspended as Block, New City I-Block, released by IRSA, water level the country and recovered These were the remarks al exchanges can help in stand Bangladesh’s geopo- relations. Ambassador per given schedule:- Multi Orchard, Nisar Sha- made by former High in the Indus River at Tarbela 3.98 tons narcotics valuing On 21st January from 09:00 enhancing the relation- litical realities and should Rafiuzzaman closed the heed , Museum, Mushtaq Commissioner of Pakistan Dam was 1470.73 feet, which US $148.75 million in inter- am to 02:00 pm, Rohtas, ship. Former Ambassador consider the geostrategic conversation by stating Hussain, Jalala, Kohsar Val- to Bangladesh, Mr. Rafi- was 78.73 feet higher than its national market, arrested Riaz Shaheed, Dina City, NasimFirdaus said that limitations posed to Bang- that Pakistan should con- ley, Hameed, Darya Sharif, uzzaman Siddiqui,while dead level 1386 feet. Water 23 accused and impounded Kot Dhamik, Thackaray, the first step in building ladesh. He emphasized on sider accepting past mis- Shanka, Qaziabad, Amina- speaking at a webinar inflow and outflow in the dam G-6/3, Polyclinic, Mahfooz bad, Daral-salaam, Sarka, the relationship between the need for Pakistan to takes to strengthen its 11 vehicles. According to “Pakistan–Bangladesh Re- was recorded as 15,200 cusecs an ANF spokesman, the Shaheed, Orchard, Islama- Malhwali, Batiut, Sajid the two countries is to improve people to people status as a responsible each. The water level in the lations” organized by the recognize the happenings relations. He added that state in the region. seized drugs comprised of bad Club, Lohi Bhair, Simli Shaheed, Fateh Jang-2, Jhelum River at Mangla Dam Center for Research and of the past. She consid- Pakistan should contest Ambassador Nasim ap- 3860.9 kg hashish, 93.458 Dam, Sohdaran Road, F -10 Hanjra, Dhakner, Ahmadal, was 1171.60 feet, which was Security Studies (CRSS). ered Pakistan’s apology India for creating oppor- preciated Ambassador kg heroin, 22.280 kg meth- / 4, G-9/1, G-10/1, CWO, Khandha, Puran. Pakhwal, 131.60 feet higher than its Speakers included former to Bangladesh about the tunities of public commu- Rafiuzzaman’s stance and amphetamine (Ice) and 3.6 G-10/2, G-10/4, I-10/1, F-9 Chak Daulat, M. Riaz dead level of 1040 feet where- G-13/2, NPF, T&T, Guldana, Shaheed, Madukals, Dina- Ambassador to Indone- events of 1971 significant nication and cultural diplo- stated that this move can as the inflow and outflow of kg opium. Sharing details sia,Ms. Nasim Firdaus, because the general pub- macy. Moreover, Pakistan act as the foundation of of operations, he said, Po- PC, Kohala, Treat, Syedpur 1, Bakrala, Pedial, Mumtaz water was recorded as 10,400 Road, B Block, Shakrial, Al Shaheed, Sandal, Gujjar Professor Shahiduzzaman, lic is in the dark and it is should remove the bureau- brotherly relations be- cusecs and 1,000 cusecs re- lice Station ANF Quetta international security and essential to give them an cratic hurdles that impede tween the two neighbors. intercepted a vehicle near Noor Colony, Muslim Town, Khan, City Sohawa, Mal spectively. – APP Bakra Mandi situated at Iqbal Road-2, Sarafa Bazar, Awan, Galyana, Islampu- Killi Umer Daraz, Airport Westridge, Ali Market, Eid ra, Line Park, Minara, Sir Road, Quetta and recovered Gah, Azizabad, Zeeshan Pa Thackara feeders and 13 kg hashish. An accused Colony, Kamalabad, KTM, surrounding areas will be namely Muhammad Naeem Modern Flour Mill, Range remain without power. resident of Kuchlak was arrested. In another opera- tion, the staff of Police Sta- PNCA to start tion Regional Directorate Balochistan recovered 1500 kgs hashish from Killi Da- music, arts classes man, Tehsil Gulistan, Qilla Abdullah district. from January 23 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Na- es would continue in the Mohr starts tional Council of the Arts month of January and Feb- (PNCA) has planned to ruary. He said that “these social start music and art classes classes were an effort to inclusion of to attract aspirant of music promote music of all genres lovers and art learners in and crafts field along with transgenders supervision of music profes- polishing the creative skills sional and master artisans of the young blood”. “We in twin cities of painting and calligraphy believe in giving musicians ISLAMABAD: Ministry of from January 23. Compe- and artists the platform Human Rights ( MoHR) has tent musicians and skillful they need to grow and the started social inclusion of artisans in different spe- inspiration they seek to re- vulnerable transgenders in cialized craft would impart alize their unique potential” the social protection and training to registered par- ,he stated. He said that any health caring settings and ticipants. According to an citizen could participate in social security safety nets official of PNCA, different these classes without any in the times of COVID-19 classes would be held in- age bracket. He said that pandemic in the country. cluding singing, tabla, paint- the registration of at least According to an official, the ing, calligraphy, photogra- 10 participants would be ob- transgender persons contin- phy, guitar, violin, rubab, ligatory to start a training ue to experience discrimina- keyboard, piano, flute, sitar, course and interested individ- tion from service providers acting and dancing with pro- uals could get them enrolled and staff across the social fessionally trained instruc- by emailing to PNCA official ISLAMABAD: Member National Assembly Ramesh Kumar handing over application by Hindu family to protection that leave them tors. He said that the class- Facebook page. – APP Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi about 11 Pakistani Hindus killed in India. – DNA poorer and more vulnerable in the face of COVID-19 pan- demic He said the main aim of the said program was to provide safety to the most vulnerable transgender per- HEC’s new PhD policies to produce quality graduates sons living in twin cities. The Chairman said that there was a mismatch between the education system and the industry needs, which rightly He said the initiative is the first outcome of the raised concerns pertaining to a lack of marketable skills in the graduates produced by Pakistani universities Ministry of Human Rights (MoHR) and UNDP Hu- Education Policy 2020 has been “Our intention is to improve the PhD programmes and in a differ - choose to have BS or MS/MPhil man Rights Taskforce on DNA formulated to address these con - quality of our graduates and the ent discipline if universities find as the minimum criteria for ad - COVID-19 for collabora- cerns, adding that the policy will confidence of employers in the them ‘prepared’ and ‘committed’. missions, however, the minimum tion on efforts through a ISLAMABAD: The new Under - promote practical competence worth of our degrees.” The Chairman explained that requirement for admission in PhD human rights lens. graduate Education Policy 2020 and general education skills in Regarding the structure of under - preparedness means that the programmes is a BS degree. If He said that geographical and the PhD Policy are aimed addition to the tradition focus on graduate education, he said that students have enough knowl - the PhD students come directly areas of Islamabad and to protect students’ right to ac - discipline-based curriculum”. “To the two-year BA/BSc and MA/MSc edge, competence, and previous from BS programmes, they may Rawalpindi were a part of quire quality education and to promote practical competency of programmes have been phased academic training enabling them be required to complete a larger the assessment while the increase the value of higher ed - students, the universities will en - out to shift towards four-year BS to succeed in a PhD programme. number of credit hours compared assessment itself was disag- ucation degrees nationally and sure that their graduates acquire programmes, and the Associate “The universities will also assess to those who have previously com - gregated along multiple cat- internationally. This was stated a nine-week internship in addition Degree programme, a credit-based the applicants’ commitment to pleted MS/MPhil degrees. egories including, age, dis- by Chairman Higher Education to going through an extracurricu - system, has replaced the two-year the discipline,” he added. The policy requires the scholars to ability if any, health status, Commission (HEC) Mr. Tariq lar training before obtaining de - BA/BSc degree, however the stu - Apart from the admission crite - study 50 per cent of courses in the pre-COVID19 employment/ Banuri while addressing a news grees.” Mr. Banuri said that the dents who want to continue their ria, the PhD students will have university that covers two years in income generation capacity, conference here on Wednesday. universities must be committed studies can have a bridge to the to go through a thorough evalu - residence, so that the students can residence, and any experi- The Chairman said that there was to produce qualified graduates, four-year BS programme. ation before they complete their closely interact with their supervi - ence of Gender Based Vio- a mismatch between the education whose overall level of knowl - Elaborating the new PhD Policy, studies. Likewise, the teaching sors. The Chairman informed the lence (GBV)). system and the industry needs, edge and competence is up to Mr. Banuri said that it has been and mentoring system has also media that the two policies were He also said that the Min- which rightly raised concerns the mark. He informed the me - upgraded in line with the interna - been reorganised on the pattern formulated after thorough deliber- istry of Human Rights pertaining to a lack of marketable dia persons that the professional tional best practices and is appli - of ancient Sufi episteme, so that ations and consultations with the (MoHR) was on board to skills in the graduates produced accreditation councils are being cable from 1st January, 2021. He students may better benefit from relevant stakeholders including ensure ownership from the by Pakistani universities. strengthened to improve the said that the BS graduates can their teachers and mentors. Vice Chancellors, professors, and government. – APP He said that the Undergraduate quality of disciplinary education. now directly take admission in He said that the universities may educationists. IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Thursday, January 21, 2021 Govt announces Briefs various reforms in civil services ‘Maulana ISLAMABAD: The govern- ment has announced various intends to reforms in civil services to politicize improve performance of government employees and Kashmir Day’ departments. This was stat- ed by Minister for Federal ISLAMABAD: Minister Education and Professional for Kashmir and Gilgit and Training Shafqat Mahmood, Baltistan Ali Amin Khan who also heads Cabinet Gandapur Wednesday said Committee on Institutional the announcement of Maula- Reforms, while addressing na Fazal ur Rehamn to hold a news conference in Islam- a public rally on February 5 abad on Wednesday. showed his intent to politicize The Minister said reforms the Kashmir Solidarity Day have been introduced in for personal-political gains. promotion, premature re- In a news release, he said the tirement, efficiency and dis- Pakistan Democratic Move- cipline, appointment in MP ment’s (PDM) planned pub- scale, rotation; and strength lic rally on the Kashmir day of Pakistan Administrative was meant to cover up their Service. The Minister said leaders’ corruption instead of promotion of civil servants highlighting the Kashmiris’ will depend on a process in- plight. He said the Jamiat volving forty percent share Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) of Annual Confidential Re- chief was more interested to ports, thirty percent train- exploit the day for saving his ing and thirty percent board politics which were based on evaluation. He said promo- defending the corrupt and ISLAMABAD: Delegation of RCCI led by president Mohammad Nasir Mirza visited ministry of climate change and tion of the official facing a corruption. Gandapur said met with Minister Zartaj Gul for discussion on upcoming spring plantation drive. – DNA reference will be deferred. ,he had less intention to hold About premature retire- demonstrations in support of ment, the Minister said the Kashmiris on the day, which FPSC Chairman will decide was evident from his his ‘poor the cases from BS-20 while performance’ as the Kashmir ‘Pak to highlight Kashmir the decisions from scales 17 committee chairman. to 19 will be taken by Secre- “Nation knows very well as tary and up to 16th scale by to how many protests Maula- a senior joint secretary. He na had held in the favour of said three below average or Kashmiris,” he added. heritage through modern media’ average ACRs can serve a He said Mualana had already ground for premature retire- damaged the Kashmir cause ment of an official. He said by holding a so-called Azadi He said that through art and culture, Kashmir Committee was trying to project the true image of Kashmir. plea bargain option availed march in 2019, and now was “We are projecting Kashmiri culture through all modern tools including art, culture and performing arts. by an official can also pro- on the roads in quest of pow- vide ground for retirement. er. The minister said every Humanity needs to be protected and promoted and Kashmir cause would be highlighted,” he remarked As for amendments in Effi- ciency and Discipline rules, willful move of the PDM, propaganda. Addressing a and Kashmir (IIOJK).” Muslims proves this fact. boost harmony and people dia portals to project the which was meant to protect the Minister said it has been DNA seminar on Role of Media in He said that through art They have distorted histo- to people contacts, he add- positive image of Pakistan decided that an inquiry com- the corruption, exposed its Pakistan-Turkey Relations and culture, Kashmir Com- ry through misusing media ed. He added that Pakistani and they should be used to leaders before the nation. mittee will give its decision ISLAMABAD: Chairman and the launching ceremo- mittee was trying to project tools. This is the reason and Turkish media should do so. He added that there in 60 days, and the authori- He maintained that the PDM Parliamentary Committee ny of Turkey Urdu website the true image of Kashmir. that Prime Minister Imran narrate the tales of half wid- was huge potential of eco- had played its last political ty will take decision of pun- on Kashmir Shehryar Afridi here, he said the initiative “We are projecting Kashmi- Khan has been urging for ows and prisoners of IIOJK nomic collaboration be- ishment in 30 days. He said card and now they had only Khan Afridi Wednesday said of “Turkey Urdu” itself was ri culture through all mod- using media to project true to the world audiences. tween Pakistan and Turkey left with an option of ‘Action disciplinary action may also the Pakistan government speaking volumes for Paki- ern tools including art, cul- image of Pakistan and the He said that Pakistan and that should be explored be taken against the person Replay’. Pakistani nation had was employing modern me- stan-Turkey cordial historic ture and performing arts. Muslim Ummah,” he said. Turkey would fight the by both sides. Senator Tal- seen their political ‘drama’ in availing plea bargain option dia tools to project the rich ties.” Afridi said:”India shall Humanity needs to be pro- Shehryar said the global key case of revival of Muslim ha Mahmood, Farooq Adil, in a case. He said multiple the forms of public meetings, heritage of Kashmir. get ready for a shock as Pa- tected and promoted and players had distorted histo- Ummah and the future Chairman Tehreek-e-Jawanan Long March and announce- inquires against an official The present government’s kistan is also going to use Kashmir cause would be ry and used soft image of world would present Pak- Pakistan and Kashmir Abdul- will be clubbed. Shafqat ment for en mass resignation core priority in communi- media through performing highlighted,” he remarked. culture and media in Mus- Turk friendship as mod- lah Hamid Gul, Lieutenant in haste. Mahmood said the Cabinet cations domain was given arts for giving her a ridicu- “Media’s role in the modern lim countries where Paki- el for the world nations. General (R) Khalid Naeem Committee on Institutional to fine arts and culture and lous response on merciless times has proved its utility. stan was lagging behind to Speaking on the occasion, Lodhi, Executive Director Reforms also decided some PCRWR would employ vibrant me- brutalities and killings of in- The way the western world promote its indigenous cul- Turkish Ambassador Ih- Turkiye Urdu Muhammad changes in appointment in dia as soft image to coun- nocent Kashmiris in Indian has used the modern media ture in the brotherly Mus- san Musata Yardakul said Hassan and others also ad- MP scale. He said the period declares 13 ter anti-Islam and Kashmir Illegally Occupied Jammu tools to distort image of lim states that would help there were plenty of me- dressed the seminar. has been increased from two to three years, and it can be water brands further extended. He said a as unsafe post in MP scale can be pub- PSF, IIU to initiate licized and a suitable person ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ISSI, ASC discuss opp can also be picked from the Council of Research in Wa- market. Regarding rotation ter Resources (PCRWR) joint ventures policy, the Minister said no Wednesday, in its quarterly ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Pandemic Scenarios for officer can stay in provinc- report, declared 13 brands for joint ventures Science Foundation (PSF) government of Pakistan at es beyond 10 years. He said of bottled water as unsafe for and International Islamic Centre of Advanced Elec- and Ms. Sarah Ahsan, Senior Research new avenues and also by enhancing the human consumption. promotion has also been University (IIU) will collab- tronics and Photovoltaic DNA Fellow at the ASC. capacity building of its students. She linked to rotation policy. He According to the compar- orate with each other to in- Engineering. He said that Director General ISSI, Ambassador identified core areas in which the ASC ison of test results with said strength of Pakistan Ad- itiate knowledge economy IIU’s proposal for science ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Strate- Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, in his wel- would like to engage with ISSI. These ministrative Service has also permissible limits of Paki- gic Perspectives (CSP), Institute for stan Standards and Quality based joint ventures. projects through its office come remarks, briefly introduced the include: engagement of students with been decreased. – APP Control Authority (PSQCA), This was discussed during a of ORIC will be welcomed. Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) working of the Institute and explained ISSI via internships, access of the ISSI 13 brands were unsafe for meeting of Chairman PSF, He appreciated the par- hosted a meeting with the Dean and its scope, various functions and activi- library and participation of students in ECC reduces human consumption. For Professor Dr. Shahid Me- ticipation of the faculty, faculty members, Area Study Centre ties. Dr. Nazir Hussain in his remarks talks and events at the ISSI. She also the last quarter (October to hmood Baig with Rector Dr. experts and researchers of (ASC) for North and South America informed the participants about the proposed mutual research between tax on December, 2020), 119 sam- Masoom Yasinzai and Pres- IIU saying that they have and Africa, Quaid-i-Azam University, activities and publication of ASC, and ASC faculty and ISSI research team in ples of bottled/ mineral water ident Dr. Hathal Homoud a compatible approach ac- Islamabad here on Wednesday. Mem- said that ASC will be soon resuming its the shape of joint publications and also commercial brands were collected from Alotaibi. During the meet- cording to prevailing cir- bers from the Area Study Centre in- US-Pakistan Annual Conference in col- sharing of resources. She emphasised Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Quet- ing, issues pertaining to mu- cumstances. cluded: Dr. Nazir Hussain, Dean Fac- laboration with the US Embassy and on joint events and closer cooperation sugar imports ta, Gilgit, D.G.Khan, Multan, tual interests including ongo- He also appreciated the ulty of Social Sciences (FSS), QAU, Ball State University. He invited CSP and coordination between the ASC and Faisalabad, Karachi, Baha- ing projects through mutual services of the university’s Dr. Sadia Suleman, Incharge, Area to participate in the conference. CSP. Dr. Sadia said that both the Cen- walpur, Tando Jam, Sialkot, DNA cooperation and launch of CAEPE science facility Study Centre and faculty members Dr. Dr. Sadia Suleman, in her remarks stat- tres will soon be entering into a formal Muzaffarabad and Lahore. ISLAMABAD: The Econom- knowledge economy based terming it of best interna- Brahmand Shah, Dr. Tahir Jamil, Dr. ed that the Centre is trying to add a new memorandum of understanding for Five brands (i.e. MASKOOB, ic Coordination Commit- ventures were discussed. tional standards. Ayesha Siddiqa, Dr. Munawar Hussain Blue Life, ONE, Dropice, dimension to its activities by looking for joint collaboration. tee (ECC) of the Cabinet The Chairman PSF hailed Speaking on the occasion, Blue Plus) were found to Wednesday approved reduc- be unsafe due to presence progress on a PSF-funded Dr. Masoom that universi- tion of Withholding Income of higher levels of sodium Triple Helix Project on ties need special attention Tax on commercial import ranging from 64-100 mg/L Up scaling of AI-enabled adding that investment in of white sugar and raw sugar than PSQCA bottled water Data Mining Platform for academia is the best step form 5.5% to 0.25% besides quality standard for Sodium Informed Decision Making taken towards a bright and approving removal of Value (50 mg/L). Three brands (i.e. for COVID-19 and Future secure future. – APP MASKOOB, Al Safa, Pure Na- Added Sales Tax on import ture) were found unsafe due of white sugar. to presence of high level of The approval was given on Arsenic ranging from 14-29 PNCA, ‘Theater the presentation of summa- 痢/L than PSQCA water quality ry by Ministry of Industries standard for Arsenic (10 痢/L). Wallay’ join hands and Production for import of Two brands (i.e. Aqua SWAG, sugar with an aim to reduce More Plus) were found unsafe ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Na- One of our original produc- upward pressure on prices of due to presence of low level of tional Council of the Arts tions, the acclaimed ‘Daagh sugar and to buffer up carry- pH. Four brands (i.e. McWay (PNCA) and ‘Theater Wallay’ Daagh Ujala’ (This Stained over stocks before the arriv- Water, Pristin One, Alkaline have joined hands to conduct Dawn), toured the United al of the fresh crop. Water, Aqua Star) were found theater/acting classes at States in 2015. Another pro- The reduction in taxes will micro biologically contaminat- PNCA on the weekends from ject, of the group titled ‘On incentivize the sugar mills ed and thus were unsafe. The Saturday. New admissions Common Ground’, toured for import of 300,000 MT detailed report is available on have commenced in three the Oregon Shakespeare Raw Sugar upto 30th June PCRWR website www.pcr- months long acting and Festival and Artists Reperto- 2021, said a statement is- wr.gov.pk. The government theater course, said a press ry Theater Portland in June/ sued by the Finance Minis- through the Ministry of Sci- release. ‘Theater Wallay’ July 2017. ‘Theater Wallay’ try adding, the committee ence and Technology has des- is a non-commercial group was also involved in ‘Theater further directed Trading ignated the task to the PCRWR of artists with a passion for for Social Change’ projects Corporation of Pakistan for quarterly monitoring of bot- theater and literature. and works to promote the (TCP) to import white sug- tled/mineral water brands and ‘Theater Wallay’ has put up use of creative expression as ar upto 500,000 MT if and publicize the results in the best many performances of plays a tool for empowerment and when needed during the interest of public health. ISLAMABAD: Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan Geoffrey Shaw hailing from world literature. critical dialogue. – APP calling on minister for interior, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed. – DNA current season. Curtain-raiser to Aman-7 Pakistan Army and Air Force airborne and land platforms Peacekeeping missions and DNA have recently conducted for the conduct of trade and UN mandated Combined Mar- bilateral and multilateral commerce, the oceans, which itime Task Forces 150 & 151, While the world struggles to exercises to enhance their continue to serve as the high- which PN has had the honor to meet the challenges of the preparedness and share the ways of global economy, also command on numerous occa- pandemic COVID-19, the re- experiences of other forces. provide attractive avenues sions in rotation. sponsibility of defence can PN, besides conducting do- for illegal activities such as In this environment, PN’s neither be relegated nor post- mestic exercises, has a dec- piracy, human smuggling and multilateral exercise Aman poned because existential ade and a half old tradition arms as well as drug traffick- has gained significance by be- threats do not diminish with of hosting a biennial Multina- ing in bulk. The still prevail- coming a major international natural calamities. If lessons tional Exercise titled Aman, ing threat of terrorism also level event, which is evident can be learnt from the histo- to demonstrate Pakistan’s makes the maritime arena from the growing number ry of statecraft and warfare, commitment to peace, con- happy hunting ground for the of participations despite the nations at a lower ebb of vul- tribute towards regional mar- harbingers of violence, chaos challenges of COVID-19. To- nerability can invite aggres- itime security and enhance and mayhem. Being a respon- date, six exercises have been sion from vested interests. interoperability between sible maritime state, Pakistan conducted while the seventh Like the other arms of ser- regional and extra regional has always endeavored to con- exercise has been planned vice, Pakistan Navy (PN) too navies, particularly against tribute towards regional peace to be launched in February not only maintains constant asymmetric threats. and stability. In addition to par- 2021. All previous naval ex- vigil but also keeps its pow- The initiative taken by PN ticipating in bilateral and mul- ercises of the Aman series der dry to meet any challenge must be examined in the tilateral exercises, Pakistan’s were participated wholly by head on. Organizing and par- backdrop of the prevailing commitment to the principle navies of friendly countries, ticipating in military exer- global maritime milieu, of ‘peaceful coexistence’ and ushering goodwill to Paki- cises remains a time-tested which remains fraught with desire for greater regional har- stan, but have also resulted in method of honing the skills challenges from traditional mony and cooperation is also all participants including the and being prepared to defend and non-traditional threats. reflected through its armed host PN, gaining tremendous the motherland. Despite the advancements in forces’ participation in UN professional experience. Thursday, January 21, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti A new US President Deputy Editor: Abid Raza Digital policy ESPITE the riots, claims of election fraud and an Much needed new and comprehensive digital policy insurrection which took the lives of five Americans, ABC CERTIFIED has been approved for implementation by the Ba - it appears that the peaceful transition of power will Vol: 01 Issue: 256 A lochistan cabinet. It was about time that the digital D divide was bridged through increasing the province’s capac - continue to be a process upheld in the United States of Email: [email protected] America, as it inaugurates its 46th president. Albeit it must ity. While a major milestone was achieved through this initi - be noted that this time, the change will be accompanied by Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 ative, there is still a tremendous amount of work that needs Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad to be done to allow for the policy to fully materialise. Private over 25,000 National Guard troops securing the capital, five industries must be incentivised to invest and tangible goals times as many troops as there are in Afghanistan and Iraq. for development must be set by the provincial government. This fact is an indicator of many things—it shows that Only through unwavering effort and commitment to this pol - the division in the US society has increased to such icy will Balochistan actually see its benefits. levels that security akin to the extent used in foreign According to officials, the goal of the policy is to create an invasions is now required to keep calm in the US Con - advanced centralised data centre, aid e-governance, improve gress and the White House. It is also an attestation to internet connection, facilitate the digital economy, expand the fact that the two-decades-long US intervention in access to digital services for the public and invite ICT compa - the Middle East is now finally nearing an end. nies to establish operations within the region. If the govern - The mood in Washington is less ceremonial—apart from the ment is able to successfully pull this off, there is no doubt that riot on January 6, the President-Elect faces a whole host of the digital capacity of the province will increase dramatically, problems. The pandemic is still raging, and has affected the bringing it up to a platform of development that it has never experienced before. However, it is important to note that US more than most parts of the world. Biden also has to such massive schemes require finance and skills that the pri - make many fundamental decisions on foreign policy—one vate sector can provide. As such, the government must seek of the biggest casualties of the Trump administration was the help of companies to inspire technological development its disastrous relationship with Iran. For the sake of world in Balochistan especially once the issuing of new spectrum peace, this needs to be sorted out, as Iran also tries to lever- licenses begins nationally. This is bound to increase the pace age its way onto better conditions for a deal. of development and create a whole new host of opportunities, The US Presidency affects all countries—Pakistan too has a like employment, for the Balochi population. stake as the US prepares to leave Afghanistan near our bor- Furthermore, this digital policy could also become more ders. As security priorities of the US change and it requires functional if the authorities incorporate various objectives Pakistan’s facilitation of the peace process, we too must use or infrastructural requirements that must be achieved in a the opportunity for better relations to improve trade ties. timely manner. This will kickstart processes and allow for Both the US and Pakistan serve to benefit from bilateral national bodies to track progress, identify grey areas and rectify them, and help create new goals through expanding trade, an area which has suffered because of the pandemic. the policy by incorporating new initiatives. Considering that As the US turns a new page, one which promises to be vast- the government is acting to fix the long-standing issue of ly different from the Trump administration, Islamabad too digital divide and a lack of development within the province, must identify areas of cooperation to build better and more surely such steps to maintain the momentum of develop - mutually-beneficial ties with the new US administration. ment will be adopted wholeheartedly in time. Uzbekistan - the center of Ziyarat tourism Uffaq Khalid N East, “Ziyarat” refers to a form Ziyarat tourism is steadily increasing in lateral tourism and joint efforts to bring of pilgrimage to Holy sites associ- Uzbekistan. In recent years, several meas- harmony in the entire region.Since 2019, I ated with the dignitaries and ven- ures are being taken to develop pilgrim/ the tourism co-operation between Paki- erated personalities. Ziyarat tourism ziyarat tourism in the country. Tourism stan and Uzbekistan are reaching their is rapidly growing across Muslim coun- websites, memorandums of cooperation highest levels. The initiative of Ziyarat tries every year. Uzbekistan is a basket, on Ziyarat tourism, and special flights for Tourism by the Uzbek President, Shavkat full of history, diverse cultural heritage the pilgrims are the few initiatives that Mirziyoyev is receiving special admiration and vibrant colors. Located in the heart have been taken by the Uzbek government from the international tourism market. of Central Asia, the country belongs to to further promote Ziyarat tourism. A vi- In 2020, the Uzbek Embassy in Pakistan two major rivers: Amudarya and Syrd- sa-free regime has been launched in 2018 presented a certificate of awarding the ti- arya. Uzbekistan occupies a significant for the people of Malaysia, Indonesia and tle of Ambassador of Ziyorat Tourism to place in combining the Islamic values Turkey to avoid official delays. The Proph- the son of leader of the Naqshbandi tariqa and human civilization. It is one of the et Daniel Old Testament, Mausoleum in teaching in Islamic Republic of Pakistan, eminent countries, played a pivotal role the tomb of Imam Bukhari, the Ottoman Pir Muhammad Naqib-ur-Rehman, Pir Uzbekistan is home to to the propagation of Islamic culture. Quran, Kara-Tepa and Fayaz-Tepa are the Muhammad Hasib-ur- Rehman. The newly dignified Islamic scholars The cultural revival and preservation of distinguished holy sites for the pilgrims appointed Honorary Ambassador appre- and Saints. Imam Al- sacred sites is evidence in this regard. from all around the world. ciated the efforts of Uzbek government Uzbekistan is home to dignified Islamic Bukhara hosted the first International that are being made to retain the Islamic Bukhari, Al-Hakim At- scholars and Saints. Imam Al-Bukhari, Forum on ziyarat tourism in 2019, where heritage and assured to promote ziyarat Termizi, Sheikh-ul-Islam Al-Hakim At-Termizi, Sheikh-ul-Islam Uzbekistan was recognized as the center tourism in Pakistan. Pakistan, being an Al-Marghinani, Imam Maturidi and Baha- of ziyarat tourism. According to the Glob- important trade juncture, is working day Al-Marghinani, Imam uddin Naqshband are the few dignified fig- al Muslim travel Index, Uzbekistan is list- and night towards building access to the Maturidi and Bahauddin ures of Uzbekistan. These scholars made ed among the ten most attractive coun- Central Asian markets and enhancing re- Naqshband are the invaluable contribution to the hadith col- tries among the member states of OIC. gional connectivity. lection and interpretation of Quran and Pakistan and Uzbekistan share the 25 In the plethora of such initiatives, there few dignified figures left a rich heritage of Islamic knowledge. years of diplomatic relations and they have is a ray of hope for the advancement of of Uzbekistan. These Uzbekistan is a land of famous scientists deep cultural and historical roots. Their Pak-Uzbek relations in the coming years. scholars made invaluable that are known all around the globe. Ibn relation dates back to the independence of With the special focus on bilateral trade Sina, Al-Biruni and Al-Khorezmi are the Uzbekistan as Pakistan was among those and cultural harmony, both countries can contribution to the few prominent names who rendered re- countries that first recognized the inde- play a crucial role in fostering peace pro- hadith collection and markable services in the fields of philos- pendence of Uzbekistan. Since then, the cess and economic revival in the region. interpretation of Quran ophy, physics, astronomy and medicine. two countries are closely collaborating on For more than two centuries, Uzbekistan The Uzbek culture is deeply infused with multilateral forums for the well-being and has been bewitching the tourists with its and left a rich heritage the history of the Silk Road. The famous stability of the entire region. In the War magnificent architecture and holy rel- of Islamic knowledge. oasis towns of Bukhara, Samarkand, Khi- against Terror, Uzbekistan always stood ics. This showstopper of Central Asia is Uzbekistan is a land of va and Tashkent are the hotspots of tour- by Pakistan and acknowledged globally ready to inspire, host and spellbound the ism in Uzbekistan. The ancient Shrines, the services and sacrifices rendered by visitors through its cultural heritage. famous scientists that are monuments and architectures, which the people of Pakistan. Pak-Uzbek cordial – Ufaq Khalid is Research Associate known all around the globe belong to diverse religions, are still pre- relations have been further strengthening at Islamabad Institute served in the country. in recent times because of the rise to bi- of Conflict Resolution (IICR) Will Biden make America great again? HE way forward for the new Biden administra- country. This would prove controversial and even al- Unfortunately, many among America’s allies, like its Marwan Bishara tion cannot be the way back. Harking back to ienate many progressive Democrats, but it could po- European and South Asian partners, have already T the Obama era and stacking his administration tentially widen the rift within the Republican Party moved on. They have begun to shape their own au- with “Obamians” will not suffice to restore America’s and improve the Democrats’ position come midterm tonomous security structures and some have even credibility and leadership. As president of the United elections. Biden already committed to reverse a pleth- signed new trade deals with China. States, Joe Biden has to look further, aim higher, and ora of Trump’s executive orders on his first day in of- Although they are pleased with the changes in Wash- act bigger. It is important for Biden to reverse much fice, including lifting the “Muslim Ban” and rejoining ington and with America reengaging with the world of Donald Trump’s policies, but that will not erase his the Paris climate accord. in a responsible diplomatic fashion, America’s closest legacy or undo the damage to America’s soul. Certain- He will also try to move rapidly to fix Trump’s shame- allies will not rush to embrace US leadership as in ly not when the bitter and vengeful former president ful and deadly pandemic record by issuing new direc- the past and will not be swayed by mere sweet talk or and his allies continue to lurk around in the shadows. tives to combat the coronavirus. hollow assurances. Trump’s authoritarian attempts to restore white su- These are important steps that signal his seriousness Biden will have to work harder than his predecessors premacy have thankfully failed miserably, mainly be- to turn the page on the Trump era, but not enough to to regain their trust. He will also need to accept more cause America has moved on. But he did succeed in reckon with his legacy and tackle America’s social and equitable transatlantic and transpacific relationships causing so much damage to the fabric of American so- racial injustices that elevated him to the presidency. based on mutual respect and mutual interest. ciety and democracy that it will take years to clean up. That is why Biden needs to go beyond what Obama These alliances are indispensable for America to deal That is why Biden will have to tread carefully, address- did after the calamitous years of the Bush presiden- with, not to say stand up to, a rising China and em- ing the social and economic grievances of the Republi- cy. He must design a new American covenant along boldened Russia, its two greatest challenges in the can base without alienating his own Democratic base. the lines of FDR’s New Deal and Lyndon Johnson’s decades to come. Biden’s cabinet picks show Democrats have long run and won elections on the Great Society. He could start by embracing and imple- When it comes to great power politics, Biden will have a great deal of cultural promise of cleaning up a Republican mess. menting a wide-ranging national revival programme to restore that which distinguished America from its From Franklin D Roosevelt’s (FDR) 1933 victory that follows FDR’s three Rs: relief for the many un- rivals, albeit at times selectively and cynically, i.e. its and gender diversity, amid the Great Depression and John F Kennedy’s employed through direct government support; recov- emphasis on and promotion of human rights and dem- 1961 ascendance following the late 1950s economic ery through greater infrastructural investments and ocratic values. albeit from within the recession, to Barack Obama’s historic triumph fol- market subsidies; and reform of the economy through And nowhere is this as urgent as it is in the Middle lowing the Iraq war and the 2008 financial meltdown, regulations and welfare programmes. East, where the Trump administration has abandoned establishment. If policy is Democratic presidents have repeatedly faced the Addressing poverty and inequality is indispensable all that is politically legal, decent and humane. challenge of restoring US prosperity and leadership. for tackling the deeper more contentious issues of Biden must put human rights at the centre of Ameri- indeed shaped by official And somewhat succeeded. racial and societal tensions that are dividing and par- ca’s regional policy. This begins by pressuring Ameri- appointments, the new Such selective reading of the past century may be all alysing America. ca’s clients, Saudi Arabia and Israel, to end the war in too self-righteous, but never have Democrats and lib- Needless to say, a struggling, divided and unstable Yemen and the occupation of Palestine, respectively. administration shows erals, including liberal Republicans, shown as much America is an America that is unfit to lead the world. Returning to the Iran nuclear deal is commendable enthusiasm for turning the page on a Republican Its attraction, as the cliché goes, comes not only from and necessary, but it must go hand-in-hand with en- some promise. Of course, presidency as they do today. the example of its power, but the power of its example, suring Iranian respect for human rights and legal Biden’s cabinet picks show a great deal of cultural as a stable, democratic and prosperous superpower. norms. As the region’s self-appointed guardian su- many Democrats would and gender diversity, albeit from within the establish- So once Biden restores what he calls the “soul of perpower, America shares responsibility for the civil ment. If policy is indeed shaped by official appoint- American” – its democratic civility, economic vitality wars in Syria and Libya, which Obama enabled and have liked to see the likes ments, the new administration shows some promise. and political liberality – he will be able to proceed Trump left to fester. of Elizabeth Warren and Of course, many Democrats would have liked to see with restoring its credibility. Biden says America is shaped by a constant battle be- the likes of Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders in Reinstating American leadership will require rebuild- tween its better angels and darkest impulses. This is Bernie Sanders in the the new administration, but my guess is, Biden hopes ing alliances, strengthening global institutions and also true for foreign policy. It is high time for its bet- to work with traditional and liberal Republicans in upholding international agreements, which Trump ter angels to prevail in America and beyond. new administration order to end the Trumpist mindset that divided the abandoned. – Courtesy: Al Jazeera IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Thursday, January 21, 2021 PM Imran Briefs vows to make Waziristan 1m vaccine prosperous doses to be From Page 01 development in South Wa- available ziristan, an area that had From Page 01 long suffered the brunt of He added the country had terrorism. The Prime Minis- the capacity to procure 20 ter mentioned that internet million doses of COVID-19 access in south Waziristan vaccine. He said that the was previously denied due Drug Regulatory Authori- to security situation with ty of Pakistan (DRAP) had the major apprehension that granted emergency use technology could be used authorization (EUA) to two by miscreants backed by different vaccines for pro- India. However, he said, af- tection against COVID-19 in ter consultations with Army the country after evaluation Chief General Qamar Javed included AstraZeneca and Bajwa and ISI chief Lt.Gen. SinoPharm. He said that Faiz Hameed on security besides these two approved clearance, it was decided vaccines, a team of experts to launch the services to had also mentioned eight facilitate the residents, par- to nine other vaccines for ticularly students as most possible use in Pakistan. educational institutions had He however said that these initiated online classes. two approved vaccines were Imran Khan said the vision shortlisted and granted of his government was to EUA with certain conditions uplift the underprivileged as earlier both vaccines areas of S.Waziristan and were evaluated for their provide best opportunities safety and quality. to the local population in He said that the Cansino education, health and em- vaccine is in the third stage ployment. He regretted that of clinical trials in Pakistan. tribal areas suffered im- The trial is being carried out mensely due to militancy in in five centres out of which the past and said it was the three have completed it and time to compensate them by begun analysing results. Re- DOHA: Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force calling on Major General offering them facilities in all sults will be available by ear- spheres of life. He termed ly February, he added. He Salim Hamed Eqail Al-Nabel, commander Qatar Air Force, during his 3 day visit to Qatar. – DNA the youth as “biggest asset” said that Sinopharm had of the country and stressed proved to be around 80% that technical education effective in clinical trials would help them gain capa- being carried out in differ- bilities to meet the challeng- ent countries. US to keep embassy in es of contemporary world. For the uplift of tribal youth, he said employment Pak desires opportunities would be to deepen its provided to them for their Jerusalem: Biden’s top diplomat mainstreaming in national ties with EU development process. He From Page 01 “The only way to ensure Israel’s future as a Jewish, democratic state and to give the Palestinians a said additional funds would successful and has also led be diverted for S.Waziristan to an increase in economic state to which they are entitled is through the so-called two-state solution,” Blinken said under Kamyab Jawan Pro- activity in the country in- Ted Cruz of Texas. “Yes and Yes,” 1967 – should serve as the capital even more challenging,” he added. favouritism for Israel through gramme, aimed at ensuring cluding exports. He stressed Foreign Desk said Antony Blinken in testimony of a Palestinian state. There has been no comment yet policies such as cutting off US self-reliance of youth. that the global community on Tuesday. Outgoing President “The only way to ensure Israel’s from the Palestinian leadership. aid to the PA and withdraw - Imran Khan acknowledged must come together to com- WASHINGTON: The incoming ad- Donald Trump announced the future as a Jewish, democratic Lama Khater, a journalist based ing funding to the UN refugee tremendous sacrifice of the bat the virus and should re- ministration of President-elect Joe US recognition of Jerusalem as state and to give the Palestinians in the occupied West Bank city of agency on which millions of tribal people for the soil, dating back to their resist- alize that nobody is safe till Biden will keep the US embassy in Israel’s capital in December 2017. a state to which they are entitled Hebron, wrote in a Twitter post: Palestinians depend for educa- ance during British Raj and everyone is safe. Israel in Jerusalem, his nominee The US moved its embassy to Is- is through the so-called two-state “Everything is subject to change tion, food and livelihoods. Foreign Minister Qureshi for secretary of state affirmed at fighting for the freedom of rael from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in solution,” Blinken said. in the agendas of successive US Going against international Kashmiris in 1947. He paid expressed satisfaction at his Senate confirmation hearing. May of the following year. Jerusa- “I think realistically, it’s hard to administrations, except for abso- consensus, the Trump adminis- tributes to locals for sup- the trade and investment “Do you agree that Jerusalem is lem remains at the heart of the see near-term prospects for mov- lute loyalty to Israel”. tration recognised Israel’s sov - relations between Pakistan porting him in materializing the capital of Israel and do you decades-long Middle East conflict, ing forward on that. What would The Trump administration has ereignty over Jerusalem and the difficult task of merger and the European Union. commit that the United States He also appreciated the with the Palestinian Authority be important is to make sure that been unabashed in its open the occupied Golan Heights of tribal areas with Khyber will keep our embassy in Jerusa- continuation of GSP Plus (PA) insisting that East Jerusalem neither party takes steps that support for Israel. The past and declared that settlement Pukhtunkhwa, adding the status to Pakistan. The For- lem?” asked Republican Senator – illegally occupied by Israel since make the already difficult process four years have entrenched US building is not illegal. time would prove that it was eign Minister highlighted the best decision for them. the positive outlook of Pa- KKR buy stake in US -based kistan’s economy. He added Thai govt files that the growing economic Major League Cricket Israeli tanks target Gaza trajectory coupled with ex- royal insult tensive natural resources MUMBAI: Indian Premier League team Kolkata offered huge opportunities Knight Riders, co-owned by popular Bollywood actor complaint Shah Rukh Khan, has picked up a stake in the city- for enhanced trade, invest- Strip for second night BANGKOK: Thailand’s gov- based Major League Cricket in the United States, ment, and tourism. ernment on Wednesday filed The Foreign Minister the Twenty20 league has said. The inaugural sea - A relative of the family, Tayseer Ab- army said in a statement on WhatsApp. a criminal complaint of defam- stressed the importance of son of MLC, featuring six franchises, is expected Foreign Desk del-Jawad, told Palestinian news agen- “In response, Israeli tanks struck Ha- ing the monarchy against a economic and cultural diplo- to commence in 2022. It will the third T20 league cy Maan the roof of the house caved mas positions” in the south of the Gaza banned opposition politician macy and called for deeper to see the involvement of the Knight Riders Group, GAZA: Israeli tank fire struck a in, but the family survived unscathed. Strip. An earlier military statement after he criticised the country’s engagement between Paki- which also owns the Trinbago Knight Riders in the number of sites in the Gaza Strip, “The bombing caused great damage said warning sirens were not activated COVID-19 vaccine strategy. stan and the European Un- Caribbean Premier League. The Trinbago Knight including a residential home, in the inside the house,” he said. “The family in built-up areas, indicating the projec- The move could mark the ion in these spheres. Riders won their fourth CPL title in the last six second night of attacks on the coast- miraculously escaped certain death.” tile fell on open ground. There were no highest-profile lese majeste The Foreign Minister also seasons during an unbeaten championship in 2020, al enclave. Local Palestinian sources Israeli tanks also targeted observa- immediate reports of casualties. Hamas case since a wave of anti-gov- briefed the EU Ambassa- while KKR have won two IPL titles. “For several said there were no casualties from the tion points and locations east of Beit – Gaza’s rulers – did not claim responsi- ernment protests emerged last dors regarding regional years now, we have been expanding the Knight Rid - Israeli artillery barrage, but material Hanoun, Beit Lahia, and Deir Al-Ba- bility for the rocket fire, but Israel holds year and extended to criticism situation. He highlighted ers brand globally and closely watching the potential damage was done to a house located lah. According to the Israeli army, the it responsible for any attacks from Gaza. of King Maha Vajiralongkorn the grave human rights sit- for T20 cricket in the USA,” Khan said in a statement. in the Maghazi refugee camp on Tues- tanks fired on Hamas positions after a Early on Monday, two rockets were fired over accusations of meddling uation in Indian Illegally Oc- “We are convinced that Major League Cricket has all day night. Abu Mazen Abdel-Jawad’s rocket was fired from the Palestinian from the Gaza Strip towards the coast- in politics and taking too much cupied Jammu & Kashmir the pieces in place to execute on its plans and we look family of five were sleeping when Is- enclave towards Israel. “Late in the al city of Ashdod with Israeli military power. The complaint against (IIOJK) and underscored forward to making our partnership an enormous suc - raeli tanks targeted a room built on evening, a rocket was launched from sources indicating they dropped into the Thanathorn Juangroongruang- the importance of peaceful cess in the coming years. – DNA the roof of their three-storey home. the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory,” the Mediterranean Sea. kit under Article 112 of the solution of the Jammu & criminal code came two days Kashmir dispute in accord- after he said the government ance with relevant UN reso- was too reliant on a company lutions. The Foreign Minis- Bangladesh win owned by the Crown Proper- ter dilated upon Pakistan’s ty Bureau, which is under the positive contributions to the king’s personal control, to pro- Afghan peace process and over Windies in duce vaccines for Thais. Lese facilitative role in advancing majeste in Thailand punishes the cause of peace, stability defaming or insulting the king and prosperity in Afghani- first ODI by up to 15 years in prison. stan, region and beyond. ting 19. Left-arm spinner Government officials who filed The EU Ambassadors ap- Sports Desk Akeal Hosein took 3-26 the complaint told reporters preciated the initiative to give the home batsmen Thanathorn had defamed the which provided an opportu- DHAKA: Shakib Al Hasan some trouble but his effort monarchy by linking it to the nity for in-depth exchange claimed four wickets for was not enough to defend vaccine strategy. of views on areas of mutual eight runs in his interna- the visitors’ meagre total. “Thanathorn distorted facts interest. The importance tional comeback to set up Mushfiqur Rahim and and caused misunderstand- of closer engagement on an easy six-wicket victory Mahmudullah Riyad were ing among people,” Suporn Pakistan-EU relations and for Bangladesh over West unbeaten on 19 and nine Atthawong, a minister in the regional and international Indies in the first one-day runs respectively to com- prime minister’s office, told issues was underscored. international in Dhaka on plete the win, helping reporters. “He violated the monarchy, which upset Thai Wednesday. Debutant pac- Bangladesh take a 1-0 lead people who love and protect er Hasan Mahmud also in the three-match series. ‘I was looking impressed with the ball, the monarchy.” The com- Opting to bowl first, Bang- plaint, which also included a picking up 3-28 as the hosts forward ladesh earlier wrapped up cyber crime accusation of up- bowled out the weakened the West Indies innings in loading false information, came to receive tourists for 122 before rac- 32.2 overs. “No complaints, after Prime Minister Prayuth criticism’ ing to 125-4 in 33.5 overs. we bowled extremely well. Chan-ocha, who took power in Skipper Tamim Iqbal top- Not just the spinners, but a 2014 military coup, vowed KARACHI: Pakistan’s bat- scored with 44 off 69 while the pacers as well,” said on Tuesday to prosecute “dis- ting coach Younis Khan has all-rounder Shakib played Tamim at the prize-giving torted” information about the revealed that he was looking his part with the bat, hit- ceremony. vaccine strategy. – APP forward to receiving criti- WASHINGTON: Joe Biden taking oath as 46th president of United States of America. – Agencies cism after Pakistan’s batting failure in the series against New Zealand. Head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis was Libya: UN chief urges foreign fighters to leave by Saturday under severe criticism after a poor show by the team After a NATO-led uprising in 2011 that overthrew and later killed hardline leader Muammar Gaddafi, Libya was divided in New Zealand, however, between the rival administrations in the east and west, each backed by an array of militias and foreign powers batting legend Younis got less judgment on batsmen NEW YORK: The UN chief urged the de- Dialogue Forum – 75 representatives from cenaries from Libya and the full and sent to Tripoli as a first step to “pro - and Arab League “is critical”. errors. “I heard criticism on parture of all foreign fighters and merce- the country’s political and social spectrum unconditional respect of the Security vide the foundations for a scalable Arab League Secretary-General Waqar and Misbah-ul-Haq naries from Libya by Saturday as called – leading to presidential and parliamentary Council arms embargo” against Libya. United Nations ceasefire monitoring Ahmed Aboul-Gheit told the Security but there was no analysis on for in the October 23 ceasefire agreement elections on December 24, 2021. He also urged the Security Council to mechanism based in Sirte”. The secre- Council on Monday that recent events me. Accountability by crit- signed by the warring sides after years After a NATO-led uprising in 2011 that give the UN political mission, known as tary-general expressed concern at the “could bring us closer to ending the ics is a must and I should of fighting split the oil-rich North African overthrew and later killed hardline leader UNSMIL, “a clear but flexible mandate” continuing threat of “terrorism and vi- division in this important Arab coun- also be criticised after Paki- nation in two. Secretary-General Antonio Muammar Gaddafi, Libya was divided be- to support a Libyan-led mechanism to olent extremism” in the Libyan region, try”. He pressed for foreign fighters stan’s batting failure in New Guterres also urged the UN-recognised tween the rival administrations in the east monitor implementation of the cease- saying reunifying the country’s secu- and mercenaries to be removed by Sat- Zealand,” Younis told re- government that holds sway in the capital, and west, each backed by an array of mili- fire. Diplomats said a Council resolution rity institutions would contribute “to urday’s deadline, and urged a solution porters in a virtual presser. Tripoli, in western Libya and the forces tias and foreign powers. outlining the UN role will likely be cir- mitigating the risk” of ISIL (ISIS) and to the threat posed by armed groups “I wished to appear be - of renegade military commander Khalifa Turkey is the main patron of the Tripoli culated in late January or early Febru- other armed groups reconstituting. and militias. Aboul-Gheit warned un- fore PCB’s cricket com- Haftar who runs most of the east and the government, while the United Arab Emir- ary. In early January, Guterres recom- “Though operationally weakened as a re- less this happens “the country will not mittee where we could south, “to maintain their resolve in reach- ates, Russia and Egypt back Haftar. mended that international monitors be sult of a series of counterterrorism oper- enjoy any stability nor will any agree- have addressed my faults ing a lasting political solution to the con- Guterres encouraged countries back- deployed to Libya under a UN umbrella ations, the Islamic State … and a support ment on the transitional phase and the and have a discussion on flict, resolving economic issues, and allevi- ing both sides and the broader inter- to observe the October ceasefire agree- network of al-Qaeda in the Islamic Magh- preparation for the upcoming elections the betterment. Critics ating the humanitarian situation”. national community to support imple- ment from a base in the strategic city of reb (AQIM) remain a threat in Libya,” he survive”. He pledged Arab League sup- can judge my performanc- In a report to the UN Security Council ob- mentation of the ceasefire “without Sirte, the gateway to the country’s main said. Guterres said the role of UN member port to the UN in monitoring the cease- es too, they are welcome to do this,” he added. tained on Tuesday, Guterres welcomed the delay”, including “ensuring the depar- oil fields and export terminals. nations and regional organisations, includ- fire and in preparing for and observing road map adopted by the Libyan Political ture of all foreign fighters and mer- He said an advance team should be ing the African Union, European Union December’s elections. – APP IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Thursday, January 21, 2021 Russia sends Briefs additional equipment to Chinese Azerbaijan mainland reports 88 Foreign Desk BAKU: A group of pyrotech- new cases nics of Russia’s Ministry of BEIJING: The Chinese Civil Defense, Emergen- mainland on Tuesday re- cies and Elimination of the ported 103 newly confirmed Consequences of Natural COVID-19 cases, including Disasters, together with 88 locally transmitted cases employees of the Ministry and 15 arriving from outside of Emergency Situations the mainland, the National of Azerbaijan, continues Health Commission said the operation to clear the Wednesday. Of the locally Azerbaijani lands liberated transmitted cases, 46 were from Armenian occupation, reported in Jilin, 19 in He- the Ministry of Emergency bei, 16 in Heilongjiang, Situations of Azerbaijan told and seven in Beijing, the Trend. In order to further commission said in its daily increase the efficiency of report. No suspected cases the demining operation, or deaths related to the dis- within the framework of es- ease were reported on Tues- tablished close cooperation day, said the commission. between the two ministries, By the end of Tuesday, the the Russian Emergencies mainland had reported Ministry delivered an addi- 4,545 imported COVID-19 tional pyrotechnic group, cases. Among them, 4,269 machinery and equipment had been discharged from to Azerbaijan on January 18. hospitals following recov- The group, machinery and ery, and 276 remained hos- BAKU: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and first lady Mehriban Aliyeva visited the Alley of Martyrs on the 31st an - equipment that arrived in pitalized. No deaths had niversary of the 20 January tragedy which was committed by the Soviet empire in Baku. President Ilham Aliyev and first lady Mehriban the country by flight were been reported among the Aliyeva paid tribute to those who gave their lives for the country’s freedom. – DNA met by Azerbaijan’s Min- imported cases. istry of Emergency Situa- tions at the Ganja airport and delivered for demining UK strain to the ministry’s Karabakh detected in regional center. at least 60 Azerbaijan marks 31st Trump pardons countries: WHO 73 people on GENEVA: The UK coronavi- rus strain has been detected last day in at least 60 countries, the anniversary of Black Jan WASHINGTON: US Pres- World Health Organization ident Donald Trump on said Wednesday, 10 more Wednesday pardoned 73 than a week ago. With the The first political-legal recognition of the January 20 tragedy came on March people, including his former global death toll now well past aide Steve Bannon and oth- two million, and new variants 29, 1994, when Azerbaijan’s legislative body Milli Majlis adopted a relevant er allies, just hours before of the virus causing deep he was due to leave office. concern, countries across the resolution on national leader Heydar Aliyev`s initiative The list of those pardoned world are grappling with how -- as well as 70 others whose to slow infections until vac- when Azerbaijan’s legislative body Milli Majlis sentences were commuted cines become widely availa- DNA adopted a relevant resolution on national lead- -- was released by the White ble. The South African strain, er Heydar Aliyev`s initiative. The resolution House in a statement during which like the UK one is be- BAKU: Azerbaijan marks the 31st anniversary read: “The deployment of the Soviet troops in the early hours. lieved to be more infectious, of Black January, namely the brutal killing of the city of Baku and several other regions and Neither Trump nor his rela- has now been reported in 23 over 140 people and wounding of hundreds of the brutal killing of civilians, with the intent tives were on the list. countries and territories, the civilians by the Soviet army in capital Baku to suppress, to break the confidence and will Bannon had been charged WHO also announced in its and outskirts on January 20, 1990. This ep- of a people who by peaceful means demanded with, and pleaded not guilty weekly update. It added that ochal event was the deciding factor in forming a new democratic and sovereign state and to to, defrauding people over the number of new deaths Azerbaijani national identity and marked a humiliate their national identity as a show of funds raised to build the climbed to a record high of turning point in restoring national independ- Soviet army power must be regarded as a mil- Mexico border wall, a flag- 93,000 over the previous sev- ence. It was the January tragedy that turned itary aggression and crime of the totalitarian ship Trump policy. en days, with 4.7 million new a national liberation movement into political communist regime against the people of Azer- He was Trump’s campaign cases reported over the same reality and gave a strong impetus to the Azer- baijan.” The Azerbaijani people continue to manager during the 2016 period. The UK strain, first baijani people`s struggle for independence. hold the memories of the martyrs dear to their election, before becoming detected in mid-December, On the night of January 19-20, under direct in- hearts. On January 20 of each year, thousands a senior adviser to the pres- is thought by the WHO to be structions from Mikhail Gorbachev, the then of people visit the Alley of Martyrs to pay ident. He left the White between 50 and 70 percent General Secretary of the Central Committee their tributes by laying flowers, say prayers for House acrimoniously in more infectious than the orig- of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, the victims and express their condemnation of 2017, Trump later giving inal. While more transmissi- military units from the USSR Defence Min- the perpetrators of the tragedy. Each year at him the derogatory moniker ble, the two variants are not istry, State Security Committee and Interior midday on January 20, a nationwide moment “Sloppy Steve.” – APP thought to be more deadly Ministry entered Baku and nearby regions, 21 more civilians were murdered in Baku. ment of troops and the subsequent military in- of silence is observed to commemorate Janu- and Pfizer and German part- massacring the civilian population using heavy Eight more civilians were killed in areas tervention. A total of 841 civilians were arrest- ary 20 martyrs. Ships, cars, and trains sound ner BioNTech have said their military equipment and other various forms of where a curfew had not been imposed, on ed in Baku and other cities and regions of the sirens throughout the country, commemora- UK inflation vaccines are effective against weaponry. The Soviet army deployed a large January 25 in Neftchala and on January 26 in republic, 112 of whom were sent to prisons in tive events are held in all cities and towns, and jumps in the mutation found on the contingent of special and internal troops in Lankaran. As a result of the January tragedy, different cities of the USSR. The Soviet troops the national flag is lowered on all buildings. In British virus variant, known Baku who displayed unprecedented cruelty 147 civilians were killed and 744 more were fired on 200 homes, 80 cars and set fire to a its recent statement this year, the Azerbaijani December as B117. The arrival of mass against the peaceful population. The army had wounded in Baku and nearby regions. Among large number of public and private property, Foreign Ministry commented on factors that vaccination campaigns in the brutally killed 82 civilians and severely wound- those killed were women, children and the including ambulances. stipulated the strengthening determination LONDON: Britain’s annu- US and Europe had brought ed 20 others until a curfew was announced. elderly, medical employees and policemen. The first political-legal recognition of the Jan- of the Azerbaijani nation to get independent al inflation rate jumped in hope that the end of the pan- Several days after the curfew was announced, Mass arrests accompanied the illegal deploy- uary 20 tragedy came on March 29, 1994, from the Soviet Union. December partly on higher demic was in sight; the Euro- transport costs as Covid pean Union said Tuesday it restrictions temporarily was aiming to inoculate 70 eased, official data showed percent of its adult popula- Greece optimistic Wednesday. The rate, as tion before the end of August. Egypt, Qatar agree on measured by the UK’s Con- But many EU countries -- and sumer Prices Index, rose to other nations including India over talks 0.6 percent last month from and Russia -- have struggled 0.3 percent in November, to get their inoculation pro- resuming diplomatic ties the Office for National Sta- grammes off the ground. The with Turkey tistics said in a statement. United States remains home Analysts’ consensus fore- will attend with optimism, casts had been for a rise to the world’s worst outbreak Web Desk self-confidence,” Mitso- Foreign Desk in overall numbers, and US Iran welcomes Qatar to 0.5 percent. “Transport takis said, but there would costs... as well as petrol President-elect Joe Biden ATHENS: Greece will ap- be “zero naivety” from CAIRO: Egypt and Qatar have agreed to made clear he would be tak- prices rose as some trav- proach talks with Turkey Athens about the talks, resume diplomatic relations, the Egyp- call to engage Gulf states el restrictions eased,” ing no chances following his next week over their dis- which were unofficial and tian foreign ministry said on Wednesday. TEHRAN: Iran’s top diplomat Mohammad Javad Zarif welcomed Qa - inauguration on Wednesday. ONS statistician Jonathan puted territorial claims in non-binding. “There will The move follows an agreement between tar’s call on Gulf states to engage in a dialogue with the Islamic Re - Athow said of December’s a hopeful spirit but will not be no discussion on nation- Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, public and to broker negotiations. “As we have consistently empha - inflation increase. “These India’s discuss issues it considers al sovereignty,” he added. Bahrain and Egypt earlier this month to sized, the solution to our challenges lies in collaboration to jointly were partially offset by as sovereign rights, Prime He said the discussions end their boycott of Qatar - a move taken form a ‘strong region’: peaceful, stable, prosperous & free from glob - falling food prices,” he COVID tally Minister Kyriakos Mitso- were expected to resume at in 2017 over allegations it supported ter- al or regional hegemony,” Zarif said on Wednesday on Twitter. Zarif’s added. Much of the UK takis said on Wednesday. the point where they were rorism, a charge that Doha denies. comments came after Qatar’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed has meanwhile returned to rises to Mitsotakis was speaking interrupted in 2016. Ankara “Arab Republic of Egypt and the State of bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said on Monday his government was strict lockdown measures ahead of a parliamentary and Athens held 60 rounds Qatar exchanged, today, January 20, 2021, “hopeful” Iran and its Arab neighbours could resume talks. Qatar, since the start of January 10,595,660 which shares a major gas field with Iran, has for years called on Gulf vote on a bill extending of talks from 2002 to 2016, two official memoranda, in virtue of which to cope with an upsurge in NEW DELHI: India’s Greece’s western territo- but plans last year for a re- the two countries agreed to resume diplo- Arab states to enter talks with Iran, which they accuse of fomenting unrest in the Middle East – accusations Tehran denies. – DNA coronavirus cases. – APP COVID-19 tally rose to rial waters to 12 nautical sumption foundered over a matic relations,” a foreign ministry state- 10,595,660 on Wednesday miles from six currently, survey vessel that Turkey ment said. Egypt reopened its airspace Brotherhood’s Mohamed Mursi from the factions in a civil conflict. A Qatari foreign Macron rules as 13,823 new cases were days before NATO allies sent into disputed waters to Qatari flights on Jan. 12 and flights be- presidency in 2013, before being elected ministry official pledged to Egypt during a registered during the past Greece and Turkey re- and disagreements over top- tween the two countries were resumed. president himself the following year. Much meeting with officials from Egypt and UAE out apology for 24 hours, said the latest sume exploratory talks ics to be covered. The latter When the boycott was announced, Egypt of the group’s senior leadership was jailed on Saturday that his country will change data from the federal health over contested maritime issue remains unresolved, and its allies called on Qatar to cut ties in Egypt but other members took refuge the policy of its al-Jazeera television chan- colonial abuses ministry. According to the claims in the Aegean. The as Greece only wants to with the Muslim Brotherhood, among oth- abroad in Qatar or its regional ally Turkey. nel towards Cairo, two Egyptian intelli- official data, the death toll talks are set to begin in discuss the demarcation of er demands. The Islamist group was out- Egypt and the UAE have also found them- gence sources told. He also pledged that in Algeria mounted to 152,718 with Istanbul on Jan. 25, after maritime zones in the Aege- lawed in Egypt after then-army chief Ab- selves at odds with Turkey and Qatar in Doha would not intervene in Egypt’s PARIS: French President 162 new deaths. There are a four-year pause. “We an and the Mediterranean. Libya, where they have backed opposing internal affairs, they added. still 197,201 active cas- del Fattah al-Sisi led the overthrow of the Emmanuel Macron has ruled es in the country, while out issuing an official apology 10,245,741 people have for abuses in Algeria, his of- been discharged from hos- fice said Wednesday, ahead of pitals after medical treat- a major report on how France ment. This is the first time is facing up to its colonial past in the past several months Spirituality is soul of society: Mirziyoyev in the country. There will “no when the number of active Since we have decided to build a new Uzbekistan, we rely on two strong pillars. The first is a repentance nor apologies” for cases in the country fell be- the occupation of Algeria or low the 200,000-mark. strong economy based on market principles. The second is a strong spirituality the bloody eight-year war that Meanwhile, the federal based on the rich spiritual heritage of our ancestors and national values ended French rule, Macron’s government has ramped office said, adding that the up testing facilities across the President of the country is the this regard, the President named to work, family, and consumer French leader would instead the country, as over 180 DNA chairman of the Republican Coun- the main essence of the ideology culture are being introduced into take part in “symbolic acts” million tests have been cil for Spirituality and Enlighten- of our country: - The ideology of the consciousness of people, es- aimed at promoting rec- conducted so far. As many TASHKENT: A video conference ment. The khokims are responsi- the new Uzbekistan we are cre- pecially young people. onciliation. The atrocities as 188,566,947 tests were was held on the cardinal improve- ble for the territorial offices of the ating will be kindness, humanity, Threats such as terrorism, ex- committed by both sides conducted till Tuesday, ment of the system of spiritual and council. This further elevated the humanism. When we talk about tremism, transnational and cy- during the 1954-1962 Alge- out of which 764,120 tests educational work, strengthening role of spiritual and educational ideology, we mean, first of all, bercrime, human trafficking and rian war of independence were conducted on Tuesday the interaction of state and public issues in state policy. “If the econ- the education of reason, the ed- drug trafficking are on the rise. continue to strain relations alone, said the latest data organizations in this process. The omy is an organism that ensures ucation of national and universal In some regions, artificial in- between the two countries issued by the Indian Coun- meeting was chaired by the Presi- the vital activity of society, then values. They are based on millen- stability and protest moods are six decades later. Macron, cil of Medical Research dent of the Republic of Uzbekistan spirituality is its heart and soul,” nial life ideas and values of our observed. In such an alarming the first president born (ICMR) on Wednesday. The Shavkat Mirziyoyev. World histori- Shavkat Mirziyoyev noted at the people, the head of state said. situation, it is necessary to exer- after the colonial period, national capital New Delhi, cal experience shows that nations meeting. - Since we have decided As you know, today acute strug- cise caution and vigilance, to live has gone further than any one of the most affected make progress thanks to spiritual to build a new Uzbekistan, we rely Uzbekistan and an expanded gle and competition reign in the with the peace and interests of of his predecessors in rec- places in the country, has cohesion, following their national on two strong pillars. The first is meeting of the Security Council, world, and the clash of interests our country in mind. The head ognising French crimes in been witnessing compar- idea. Today the issue of national a strong economy based on mar- urgent tasks in the field of spirit- is intensifying. The processes of of state stressed that the big - Algeria. Later Wednesday, a atively a lesser number of ideology is very important in our ket principles. The second is a uality were identified, since it globalization bring both unprec- gest threat is indifference and historian commissioned by cases over the past several country, which is moving towards strong spirituality based on the has accumulated many issues edented new opportunities and indifference, in minimizing the the president with assess- months as 231 new cases building a new life and joining a rich spiritual heritage of our an- awaiting their solution. Some do unforeseen problems for human- social problems observed to- ing “the progress made by and 10 deaths were regis- number of developed states. cestors and national values. not fully understand the essence ity. There are more and more day, there is not enough partic - France on the memory of tered in the national capital In recent years, a number of de- In the recent Address of the of the national idea, treat it su- threats and challenges to nation- ipation of the older generation the colonisation of Algeria through Tuesday. – APP cisions have been made in this head of state to the Oliy Maj- perficially, mistakenly identify- al identity and spiritual values. in education, and public control and the Algerian war,” will direction. It was determined that lis, at the first Youth Forum of ing it with the old ideology. In Egocentrism, a carefree attitude is insufficient. submit his findings. – APP IslamabadTHURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 2021 | P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST Partial Briefs lockdown Taliban calls in Beijing for Islamic DNA system in BEIJING: 1.6 million res- idents were banned from Afghanistan leaving Beijing on Wednes- day as two Covid-19 cases linked to a new UK virus DNA variant were found in the ISLAMABAD: The Taliban Chinese capital. China has demanded a total Islamic lauded its response to the system in Afghanistan, stat- pandemic, which emerged ing that there is no possibil- in the central city of Wuhan ity of reforming the current just over a year ago but has government, according to been broadly brought to the reports. The talks be- heel, officially killing fewer tween Afghan Republic’s than 5,000 Chinese people. team and the Taliban group Authorities have been swift resumed negotiations in to stamp out local clusters Doha two weeks ago. How- of cases with lockdowns, ever, the two sides have not mass testing regimes and made any significant pro- travel restrictions. gress since the start of the With the Lunar New Year second round of talks. Holiday looming, officials According to the Afghan me- had been keen to avoid an dia, sources familiar with the outbreak in Beijing, the ongoing peace talks said that heart of political power. the Taliban are not interest- But a handful of cases have ed in discussing an agenda been detected in the capi- with the Republic’s team tal in recent days, with six and that the group is focused more reported Wednesday instead on the following in southern Daxing district. issues: The Taliban is de- Officials said that the two manding the release of their cases in Daxing were linked remaining prisoners and the to a UK variant believed removal of the group’s lead- ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi in a meeting with Ambassador of the UAE to Pakistan, Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al Zaabi. – DNA to be a more transmissible ers and members from the form of the virus and were US Blacklist. The Afghan first detected on Sunday. government has however re- The cases had “no genetic quested the US not to give in correlation with previously to the Taliban’s demands. reported local cases and The Taliban demands a pure Pak-UAE enjoy a special imported cases in Beijing”, Islamic system in Afghan- the head of the Beijing istan, stating that the cur- health authority Pang Xing- rent government cannot be huo told reporters, but are reformed. The Taliban are “considered to be variants also waiting for US Presi- of the new coronavirus dis- dent-elect Joe Biden to be relation: FM Qureshi covered in the UK.” inaugurated and to see what his policies regarding the The UAE Ambassador hailed the strong UAE-Pakistan relations and PDM rally Afghan peace process. pledged to work towards further strengthening and diversifying them outside ECP ‘Government in all sectors for the benefit of the two countries and their peoples a failed show: introducing ing bilateral ties between the Foreign Minister Qureshi under- opportunities and tourism poten- lateral ties with Pakistan on the Firdous Ashiq DNA two countries. He acknowledged scored the importance of frequent tial in the largest exhibition ever basis of mutual respect, under- reforms in that the UAE and its leadership high-level visits from both sides, staged in the Arab world (190 standing, and common interests. ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Min- steadfastly stood by Pakistan in which serve to continually provide countries and 25 million people The UAE is Pakistan’s largest DNA civil services’ ister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has its times of need. impetus towards deepening and projected to participate). trading partner in the Middle termed Pakistan’s relationship He stressed that the relationship diversifying bilateral relations. The UAE Ambassador hailed the East. Under the patronage of LAHORE: Special Assis- tant to Chief Minister for Ibrar Khan with the UAE as a special one. benefitted from the warm senti- He looked forward to enhanced strong UAE-Pakistan relations and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Foreign Minister received the Am- ments between the leadership of high-level engagements with the pledged to work towards further bin Zayed Al Nahyan, (UAE-Pa- Information and Broadcast- ISLAMABAD: Minister for bassador of the UAE to Pakistan, the two countries, as well as the UAE, as soon as the global health strengthening and diversifying kistan Assistance Programme), ing Firdous Ashiq Awan on Federal Education and Pro- Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al strong people-to-people linkages situation improved. them in all sectors for the benefit valuable support was provided Wednesday said that rally by fessional Training and head Zaabi, in the Ministry of Foreign rooted in shared faith, values and The Foreign Minister appreci- of the two countries and their peo- to Pakistan in the areas of ed- Pakistan Democratic Move- of Cabinet Committee on In- Affairs on Wednesday. culture. He added that Pakistan al- ated the UAE’s support for Pa- ples. He acknowledged the positive ucation, health, energy and in- ment (PDM) outside Elec- stitutional Reforms Shafqat Foreign Minister Qureshi paid ways accorded paramount impor- kistan’s Expo 2020 pavilion (to contribution made by Pakistani frastructure development. The tion Commission of Pakistan Mahmood has said the gov- rich tribute to late Sheikh Zayed tance to its long-standing fraternal be held in 2021) covering an Diaspora towards the progress and UAE is home to more than 1.6 (ECP) was a failed show. ernment has announced var- bin Sultan Al Nahyan (May Allah ties with the UAE. approximate area of 3,500 sq. development of the UAE. million Pakistanis – the second Firdous Ashiq, in a tweet, ious reforms in civil servic- bless his soul) who contributed Recalling his successful visit to meters. The pavilion will exhibit Ambassador Al Zaabi reaffirmed largest Pakistani expatriates’ said that despite no hurdles es to improve performance immensely towards strengthen- the UAE in December 2020, Pakistan’s culture, investment the UAE’s desire to develop bi- community abroad. by the government and free of government employees hand, the opposition alli- and departments. ance failed to gather large Addressing a news con- number of people and there ference in Islamabad on Pak-China international cooperation Swedish envoy are more customers in Sa- Wednesday, the Minister hulat Bazars set by Chief said reforms have been in- Minister Usman Buzdar. troduced in rules governing yielded fruitful result: White Paper visits FPCCI The CM’s aide also asked the promotion, premature Maryam Nawaz to reveal de- development assistance and countries participating in between the two countries, tails about owners of the 76 retirement, efficiency and DNA lays out China’s strategy the Belt and Road Initiative. China participated in the up- discipline, appointment foreign properties after ver- and areas of future develop- China has held over 4,000 grading and expansion of the dict of London High Court. in MP scale, rotation and BEIJING: Pak-China inter- ment assistance. training sessions for of- Peshawar-Karachi Motorway about strength of Pakistan Earlier, federal ministers national cooperation yielded The respects which are ficials from participating and the Karakoram Highway. termed Pakistan Democratic Administrative Service. fruitful result in 2020, says a also closely concerned by countries on Belt and Road. To meet the increasing The head of Cabinet Com- Movement (PDM’s) rally in White Paper issued here. Ac- Pakistan, such as debt re- For example, on the confer- needs of air transport, Chi- front of Election Commis- mittee on Institutional Re- cording to Gwadar Pro, the lief, poverty reduction, in- ence of Pakistan's vision of na has assisted Pakistan in forms said promotion of sion of Pakistan (ECP) as State Council Information frastructure improvement, a new Pakistan, participants upgrading and expanding failed show and thanked peo- civil servants will depend Office of China published a energy transformation, and of the programs discussed our airports, thereby im- on a process involving for- ple for rejecting opposition. White Paper on “China’s In- food crisis alleviation, were and planned jointly on ways proving operational capac- Speaking at a press confer- ty percent share of Annual ternational Development Co- emphasized in the paper. to link CPEC with regional ity and safety, increasing Confidential Reports, thirty ence with the Cabinet Com- operation in the New Era”. As pet the White Paper, in and national initiatives. the passenger and cargo mittee in Islamabad, Shibli percent training and thirty The White Paper includes 2020, China has continued a In terms of infrastructure, throughput, promoting ISLAMABAD: Henrik Persson Swedish Ambassador percent board evaluation. met FPCCI Islamabad Office Head Haji Qurban Ali Faraz said that the leaders multi-field international steady increase in the scale China supports Belt and local tourism, facilitating of Pakistan Democratic About premature retire- cooperation and frequently of its international develop- Road participants in infra- cross-border passenger here in Islamabad, Mirza Abdul Rehman Coordina - ment, Shafquat Mahmood tor FPCCI was also present in the meeting. Bilateral Movement (PDM) were on mentions Pak-China coop- ment cooperation, giving structure connectivity pro- and trade flow, and bring- the hunt for NRO. said the FPSC Chairman eration in 2020. The paper high priority to the least jects to revive the ancient ing more opportunities for trade issues were discussed in the meeting, FPCCI will decide the cases from Head Haji Qurban Ali on behalf of Business Commu - He said that both major summarizes China’s recent developed countries in Asia Silk Road. To support CPEC their integration with the political parties of Paki- BS-20 onwards; the deci- engagement in providing and Africa and developing and promote overland trade Belt and Road Initiative. nity of Pakistan offer Sweden while meeting with Am - sions about scales 17 to 19 bassador to invest in CPEC Economic zone and other stan looted the country will be taken by Secretary sectors of trade as Hydel Power, Minerals, Tourism, and made properties. The whereas decision up to 16th Transport and Construction as well. Broadsheet decision con- scale will be made by a sen- NA Speaker supports open ballot polls As CPEC is going to be a market for international trade tains evidence of 20 years ior joint secretary. in near future due to major interest of China and while of corruption, and a com- ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser on Wednesday supported the suggestion for an open ballot during Afghanistan is road link towards central Asian market and mittee has been formed to the upcoming Senate polls in his reply submitted in a presidential reference before the Supreme Court of Pakistan. In his we hope Sweden will invest more in different sectors of investigate. The committee NAB closes letter, the speaker said that the assembly would support any decision taken by the apex court. “Constitution-making and industry as discussed which will help in overcome poverty includes former judges, any amendment in it is the responsibility of the Parliament while the apex court has the right to define it,” Asad Qaiser issues while creating new jobs, Haji Qurban Ali Added. FIA officers, senior lawyers cases against said in his written reply while further commenting that President Arif Alvi has also sought the supreme court’s help in Haji Qurban Ali Head FPCCI Capital office Islamabad in- and the attorney general. Chaudhry defining article 226 of the constitution. The speaker while backing up his arguments in favour of open ballot said that they vited H.E. from Sweden Embassy to visit Gilgit Baltistan want transparent Senate polls and it is only possible after the process is held through the open ballot process. at their ease and to offer to invest in Hydel Power espe- Trump says brothers “Transparent Senate elections will bring an end to horse-trading,” he said while expressing regret that in past allegations cially in the region as well. Ambassador of the Sweden wel- of votes being sold out in return for hefty amounts have been reported frequently during the past polls. On January 16, the come the offer to visit and consider this a gesture of good he ‘will Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) opposed the presidential reference seeking opinion of the Supreme Court about will from FPCCI Islamabad Head, he also said that Sweden DNA holding Senate elections with an open ballot. In its reply submitted with the SC, the ECP has rejected the possibility of hold- is already working with name of 30 to 40 companies in be back in ing Senate polls through the open ballot and said that the Senate elections would be held as per the constitution of 1973. LAHORE: National Ac- Pakistan and with the help of BOI we are now feel easy and Senate polls are defined in article 59, 219 and 224 of the constitution, the ECP reply read. Furthermore as per article 226 pleasant to work in the business friendly environment pro- some form’ countability Bureau (NAB) all elections under the Constitution, other than those of the PM and the Chief Minister, shall be by secret ballot. – DNA on Wednesday has closed vided by the current government and its policies. – DNA MARYLAND: US President all the inquiries against Donald Trump left Washing- Pakistan Muslim League- ton on Wednesday just three Quaid (PML-Q) leaders hours ahead of the inaugu- Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain ration of his successor Joe and Chaudhry Pervez Elahi Biden, saying it had been after 20 years. According to NAB distributes Rs 760m among 3000 affectees an “incredible four years” details, a two-member bench and promising to be “back headed by Justice Sadaqat Ali The Chairman said that it is for first time in the history that the NAB has distributed in some form.” “I just want conducted hearing on a plea to say goodbye but hopefully of Chaudhry brothers chal- a huge amount of Rs 2.5 billion, recovered from the accused through holding it’s not a long-term goodbye,” lenging the NAB chairman’s Plea Bargain (PB) within only two years among the affectees Trump said in remarks to re- authority. During the pro- porters at the White House ceedings, the anti-corruption Ferozpur Housing Society. He said that NAB itself has to the culprits in short span of mere- stock exchange could not make a before he and First Lady Mel- watchdog prosecutor has DNA The Chairman said that it is for undergo accountability process ly two years is laudable. positive trend if the NAB is creat- ania Trump walked a short told the Lahore High Court first time in the history that as soon as arresting an accused, He said that the joy and happiness ing problems for business commu- red carpet and boarded Ma- (LHC) that all the inquiries LAHORE: National Accounta- the NAB has distributed a huge which is being produced before at the faces of affectees has proved nity. He said that the difference rine One for the helicopter against the Chaudhry broth- bility Bureau (NAB), Chairman amount of Rs 2.5 billion, recov - the court where on the basis of that NAB Officers and officials are between NAB’s custody and judi- ride to Joint Base Andrews. ers have been dismissed. Justice Javed Iqbal said that NAB ered from the accused through evidences, the remand is being serving the Nation by utilizing cial custody should be understood Speaking to a small crowd of Meanwhile, the court has has been striving hard to ensure holding Plea Bargain (PB) with - granted. He added that in the their energies for returning hard as it was also highly propagated supporters, staff and family also disposed of the pleas of complete implementation of rule in only two years among the cases pertaining to white collar earned money to the affectees, about alleged deaths in NAB’s cus- members at Andrews after Chaudhry brothers for be- of law. He stated that it has been affectees in any single Housing crimes, the court doesn’t issue adding that, during last two years, tody which is not so. a 21-gun salute and a sere- ing ineffective. Earlier, NAB among top priorities of the NAB Society Scandal. 90-day remand, simultaneously another amount of Rs1.32 billion The NAB has put in place special nade of “Hail to the Chief,” had submitted details of the to ensure compensation for looted He said that some elements tried but the remand is granted after is also returned to the affectees measures to eliminate corruption Trump said “this has been assets of Chaudhry Shujaat hard-earned money of all affect- to hatch propaganda against the production of satisfactory evi- of other housing society namely from mother land without any dis- an incredible four years.” Hussain and Chaudhry Per- ees, adding that NAB itself doesn’t NAB but the Bureau despite of dences in the court. Model Housing Enclave is also a crimination and such steps would “We’ve accomplished so vez Elahi in LHC. NAB stated believe in projection of any act. such propagandas would continue Appreciating the performance of pride for NAB Lahore. remain continue, he maintained. much together,” he said. “I that Punjab Assembly Speak- He expressed these views dur- to work completely on merit, add- NAB Lahore under the supervi- Regarding the complaints of busi- Earlier, during his visit to NAB La- will always fight for you. er did not own even Rs 100 in ing his address after distributing ing that criticism only for sake of sion of DG NAB Lahore, the Jus- ness community, the Chairman hore, the Combined Investigations “It is my greatest honor and 1985, he joined politics after cheques worth Rs 760 million criticism is not justified as there tice Javed Iqbal said that distribu- NAB said that no businessman in Teams (CITs) led by DG NAB La- privilege to have been your taking loan of 7.5 lac rupees. among 3,000 affectees of Mod- should always be constructive crit- tion of millions of rupees among the country, ever, had to face prob- hore briefed him pertaining to the president,” he said. “We will el Housing Enclave Project and icism for improvement. affectees, after recovering from lems due to NAB, adding that the mega corruption cases. be back in some form.” Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]