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F .theasiantelegraph.net for efforts to find enhance economic, political settlement of defence ties with South Afghan conflict Africa: President Pakistan attaches great importance to its ties Pakistan will continue to stand with Kashmiris with South Africa under its "Look Africa" policy in their just struggle till the realization of their ISLAMABAD right to self-determination President Dr Arif Alvi says Pakistan and South ISLAMABAD The recent visit of Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of of defence which needs to be further expanded Saudi Arabia, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Africa enjoy excellent cooperation in the field Saud to Pakistan. The visit took place at the invitation expressed these views while talking to the visiting of Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, as a follow forChief the of mutualSouth benefitAfrican ofNational the two Defence countries. Force, He up to Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Saudi Ara- General Rudzani Maphwanaya, who called on him bia in May this year. During the visit, the Saudi Foreign in Islamabad on Thursday. He said Pakistan wants Minister held delegation level talks with the Foreign to further enhance trade, investment and defence Minister and also called on President Dr. Arif Alvi, Prime relations with South Africa. He said Pakistan Minister Imran Khan and the Chief of Army Staff Gen. attaches great importance to its ties with South Qamar Javed Bajwa. During these meetings, the entire Africa under its "Look Africa" policy and wants to spectrum of bilateral relations, particularly in the areas increase the frequency of exchanges at military of trade and investment, welfare of Pakistani Diaspora and political levels to further cement bilateral in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, regional situation and ties. The President highlighted Pakistan's strategy peace in Afghanistan were discussed. The two Foreign of "Smart Lockdowns" that successfully contained Ministers, during their meeting, expressed satisfaction the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also on the ongoing work related to the Saudi-Pakistan Su- shed light on the human rights violations in the preme Coordination Council (SPSCC), which is aimed Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir at imparting strategic direction to the development of being committed by the Indian Security Forces Pakistan-Saudi relations. Foreign Minister Qureshi of- Afghanistan Conflict ` against the innocent Kashmiris. He said that India fered Pakistan’s full support in realization of Saudi Ara- is involved in the ethnic cleansing of Muslims bia’s Vision 2030, including by sharing of experience by martyring innocent Kashmiri Muslims and and provision of requisite professional and technical Pakistan wants peace in Afghanistan to access the issuing domiciles to non-Kashmiris to change manpower. The Foreign Minister also highlighted the the demography of the IIOJK. He also called transformational China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Central Asian countries: PM upon the international community to play its (CPEC) initiative and noted the vast opportunities for role in implementing the UN Security Council investment in the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) devel- Pakistan has no favorites in Afghanistan and not following the policy of strategic depth any resolutions to grant the people of IIOJK their right oped under CPEC. Foreign Minister Qureshi highlighted to self-determination. The visiting Chief of South the current situation in the Indian Illegally Occupied ISLAMABAD Pakistan and given our economic conditions, we can- of self-determination of Kashmiri people. He said we African National Defence Force said the Armed Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) and the unabated viola- Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan has will not sit with India until it restores the statehood of Forces of the two countries have good working tions of human rights being committed by the Indian tried its level best for a political solution in Afghani- Imran Khan made it clear that Pakistan has no fa- the disputed territory. The Prime Minister regretted relations which need to be further improved for stan. Interacting with the Afghan media representa- occupation forces. Discussing the situation in Afghani- notvourites afford in to Afghanistan have another and influx not offollowing refugees. the policy that India today is being controlled by RSS ideology stan, the Foreign Minister apprised his Saudi counter- tives in Islamabad today (Thursday), he reiterated of strategic depth any more. To a question, the Prime which is anti-Pakistan and anti-Muslim. Prime Minis- expressed the hope that the visit of the Chief of part about Pakistan’s continuing efforts for an inclusive, Minister said we have built a fence along the border ter Imran Khan has said ensuring provision of speedy theSouth mutual African benefit National of the twoDefence sides. TheForce President would broad based and comprehensive political settlement in stressed that an inclusive government is the only solu- - and easy justice to the common man is the foremost help in further strengthening the ties between Afghanistan. VoM theretion for is nopeace military and stability solution in to Afghanistan. the Afghan conflict. The Prime He - priority of the government. He was talking to Attorney Pakistan and South Africa. VoM Minister regretted the accusatory statements that re- pleted on it. The Prime Minister said what the Taliban General of Pakistan Khalid Javed Khan in Islamabad cently emanated from Afghanistan against Pakistan. with Afghanistan at a huge cost to stop outflow and in floware doing into Pakistan. has nothing Ninety to do percent with us. work He has said been Pakistan com on Thursday. The Prime Minister said the government He said no country has tried as hard as Pakistan to is not responsible for their actions. When asked about is committed to provide every possible assistance bring the Taliban to the table of negotiations. the future relationship with Afghanistan, the Prime and resources to the judiciary to remove obstacles The Prime Minister said Pakistan wants peace in Af- - in the way of access to justice and make the judicial ghanistan to access the Central Asian countries. He ation calms down there, we will have the best of re- system more effective The Attorney General apprised said we have signed an agreement with Uzbekistan Ministerlationship. expressed He said thisthe confidencerelationship that will once get strongerthe situ the Prime Minister about different judicial matters, for a railway project through Afghanistan. The Prime with each passing year. He said both countries need ongoing reforms in the justice system and Water Minister said if there is a civil war in Afghanistan, it - Commission Report. The Prime Minister commended will almost spill over to Pakistan's tribal areas. This ship. To a question, the Prime Minister said India took the efforts of Justice Shahid Kareem regarding Water is the last thing we want as Pakistan has already lost eachaway other the statehood and it will ofbe illegally a mutually occupied beneficial Jammu relation and Commission Report. He said water is a highly critical seventy thousand people in the war on terrorism. He Kashmir through illegal steps of 5th August 2019. He issue and Justice Shahid Kareem's special interest and said there are already three million Afghan refugees in said there are UN resolutions which accept the right efforts in this regard are appreciable. VoM PLA’s 94th Anniversary PAK, UK reiterates com- Baluchistan Development China pledges resolve to stand together’ with mitment of continuous Baluchistan Development Imperative for Pakistan in all challenges engagement to further progress of the whole nation: Qasim Suri enhance economic timely completion of CPEC related proj- The COAS felicitated PLA’s leadership and lauded its role challenges." The army chief said that the PLA and the Pakistan Acting Speaker National Assembly ects would ensure development and mass in China’s defence, security and nation building Army are brothers in arms and the relationship between the cooperation Qasim Khan Suri said that incumbent welfare for the common people of the two will continue to contribute towards safeguarding the col- ISLAMABAD government is especially focusing province. He also said that initiatives tak- BEIJING en by incumbent Baluchistan government Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa says Pak- lective interests. To mark the day, the military band welcomed UK launched eight-week public consultation on the Baluchistan province and welfare of its the guests playing Chinese tunes. The venue was specially deco- UK’s future tariff schedule Islamabad: Mr. Abdul people. He said that timely completion would ensure long term development in istan-China relationship is unique and robust that has proven the province. He said that public friendly its resilience in the face of challenges.He was addressing a cere- Razak Dawood, Advisor to the Prime Minister on of CPEC related projects would ensure roses was presented on the occasion. The venue was lit up with development and mass welfare for the legislation is also must for the progress of mony in connection with of 94th Anniversary of the founding of the country. Governor of Baluchistan Syed Chinese Peoples’ Liberation Army held at General Headquarters rated with Chinese colours theme. A Chinese flag made of red from the Ministry of Commerce held a virtual meeting common people of the province. He also among the highlights of the event.To pay tribute to the Pakistan- Commercewith Mr. Mike & Investment, Nithavrianakis, along withUK’s seniorDeputy officers High Zahoor Ahmed Agha said that incumbent today (Thursday). General Qamar Javed Bajwa said in the evolv- said that initiatives taken by incumbent federal government policies for Baluch- ing security milieu, Pakistan-China partnership is becoming in- ChineseChina relations, lanterns a and special special documentary Chinese and prepared Pakistani by flags the wereISPR Commissioner in Karachi and Trade Director for was aired and a special song was sung by famous singer Ali Pakistan. During the meeting, matters pertaining to Baluchistan government would ensure istan development are public friendly. He creasingly important for regional peace and stability. The Army long term development in the province. also appreciated Acting Speaker National Chief said PLA and Pakistan Army are brothers in arms and our Zafar and a Chinese singer.The Chinese envoy and the defence bilateral trade and investment came under discussion. attaché specially thanked the army chief for not only gracing the The Advisor to the Prime Minister on Commerce & He said that public friendly legislation is Assembly Qasim Khan Suri efforts for tak- relationship will continue to contribute towards safeguarding ing special care for Baluchistan and its our collective interests. The COAS felicitated PLA’s leadership occasion but for also giving warm welcome. Investment appreciated the enhanced bilateral trade also must for the progress of the country between Pakistan and the UK and spoke about ways ISLAMABAD masses. He said that incumbent Baluch- and lauded its role in China’s defence, security and nation build- istan government is bent upon bringing ing. On the ocaasion, China’s Defence Attaché thanked the COAS to further enhance and diversify trade and investment Acting Speaker National Assembly Qasim opportunities between the two countries. Post-Brexit Khan Suri said that Baluchistan develop- positive changes in the life of people. He for hosting a reception on the eve of PLA’s 94th Anniversary. Re- also remarked that socio-economic devel- calling Chinese President Xi Jinping’s view that Pakistan Armed UK has granted enhanced market access to Pakistan ment and progress would ensure devel- on the basis of 2018 EU Monitoring Report. The same opment of the country. He said that the opment of the province is interlinked with Forces are the mainstay of Pak-China strategic relations, the fully functional Gwadar deep port. Later Defence Attaché said China and Pakistan are iron brothers, all- is to continue till December 2022 under the ‘Enhanced Framework’. The Government of UK has launched an it focuses on the welfare of the common on, Acting Speaker National Assembly Qa- weather friends and strategic partners. He said no matter how sim Khan Suri planted Magnolia Grandi- the world situation changes, we will always stand together in eight-week public consultation on the UK’s future tariff currentpeople fiscaland substantial budget is public funds friendly has been and safeguarding our national sovereignty, territorial integrity and schedule and policies regarding its Generalised Scheme allocated for the development of Baluch- of Preferences (GSP), in which Pakistan has also been istan. He expressed these views during inaugurated the Plantation drive of the maintaining regional peace and stability. Ambassador of China incumbent government to make Pakistan to Pakistan Nong Rang, Defence Attache Major General Chen invited to participate. To further strengthen bilateral his meeting with Governor of Baluchistan flora in the lawn of Parliament House and cooperation between Pakistan and the UK, the matter Syed Zahoor Ahmed Agha who called on clean and green. He also prayed for the progress and long-lasting development tri-services of Pakistan attended the event. "In the evolving se- of initiating a formal institutional mechanism to discuss him at the Parliament House today. Acting trade & investment matters also came under discussion. Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan of the country. Meanwhile Governor of Wenrong,curity milieu, officials Pakistan-China from Chinese partnership Embassy is becoming and officers increas from- Baluchistan Syed Zahoor Ahmed Agha also ingly important for regional peace and stability," the army chief The formal UK-Pakistan Trade & Investment Dialogue Suri said that incumbent government is added. "Our past and present testify that we never gave in to would be institutionalized in the coming months. VoM especially focusing Baluchistan province and welfare of its people. He said that of Parliament House. planted Magnolia Grandiflora in the lawn Geopolitics Energy Market UN Security Council faces criticism from Israeli Oil edges higher on inventory drawdowns, and Palestinian envoys Brent tops $75 a barrel asked the 15-member council. He accused the UN of the Israeli state. He added that the “obsession Palestine’s representative bemoans of bias against Israel, and criticized the council with the world’s only Jewish state also encouraged Brent crude oil futures were up 17 cents, or council’s “limitations in times of for inviting Yudith Oppenheimer to give a brief- companies like Ben and Jerry’s (ice cream) and 0.2 %, at $74.91 a barrel, having traded as aggression and war” which mean it ing. She is the executive director of Ir Amim, an Unilever to impose antisemitic boycotts on Israel.” high as $75.55. U.S. West Texas Intermediate has “an even greater duty to actively Israeli non-governmental organization (NGO) that Vermont-based brand Ben and Jerry’s, which is (WTI) crude oil futures were also up 17 pursue peace” campaigns to make Jerusalem a safe and inclu- owned by Unilever, announced last week that it cents, or 0.2 %, to $72.56 a barrel. NEW YORK sive city for all its residents. “No NGO can come to will no longer sell its products in the Occupied LONDON The Security Council faced criticism from both the Security Council and criticize the Palestinian Palestinian Territories, saying that to do so would Oil prices rose on Thursday as crude stock- the Israeli and Palestinian envoys to the UN on Authority,” Erdan said in response to criticisms be “inconsistent with our values.” piles in the United States, the world’s top oil Wednesday. Israel’s ambassador to the US and consumer, fell to their lowest since January the UN, Gilad Erdan, slammed council members 2020, with Brent crude oil prices pushing for spending time discussing the situation in East back past $75 a barrel. Brent crude oil fu- Jerusalem. Instead, he said, Iran and the crises it is tures were up 17 cents, or 0.2 %, at $74.91 provoking in the region, in places such as Lebanon, a barrel, having traded as high as $75.55. Syria, Yemen and Iraq, should be the focus of at- U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude tention, along with the activities of Hamas. “Hamas oil futures were also up 17 cents, or 0.2 %, and Iran are fighting to keep the Middle East stuck to $72.56 a barrel. Brent topped $75 a bar- in Middle Ages darkness,” he said. He was speak- rel for the first time in more than two years ing during a meeting of the Security Council to in June, but fell back sharply this month on discuss the humanitarian response and recon- fears about the rapid spread of the Delta vari- said, helped by lower imports and a decline in sion for public gatherings, we note that mar- struction efforts following the war in Gaza in May, ant of coronavirus and a compromise deal by weekly production. The U.S. economic recov- kets have already undergone several rounds the continuing evictions of Palestinian families and leading oil producers to increase supply. “The ery is still on track despite the rise in corona- of mobility restrictions... yet, the global recov- demolitions of their homes in East Jerusalem, and (oil inventory) falls suggest the rise in cases virus infections, the Federal Reserve said on ery was not significantly derailed,” analysts the violent response by Palestinian security forces Wednesday in a policy statement that flagged from Citi said in a note. Also supporting prices to protests against corruption and the death last impact on mobility,” ANZ analysts said in a ongoing talks around the eventual withdrawal was a statement from Iran blaming the United month of political activist Nizar Banat during his ofnote COVID-19′s on Thursday. Delta Crude variant inventories is having fell little by of monetary policy support. “While the risk States for a pause in nuclear talks, which could arrest by Palestinian security forces. “Shouldn’t 4.1 million barrels in the week to July 23, the to the demand outlook could increase due to mean a delay in a return of Iranian barrels to the crisis in Lebanon be discussed today?” Erdan U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) governments across Europe reducing permis- the market. Friday July 30, 2021
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Editor-in-Chief: Amna Malik Editor: Khalid Latif Bennett’s Political Theater: The Decisive Israeli- Executive Editor: Raja Faisal Digital Editor: Syed Mushahid Naqvi Palestinian Fight Ahead Phone: + 92 51 2814017 forces that are keenly invested in the status quo. For concerning the Palestinians. He, and especially his Agha Khan Road, F-5/1 Islamabad them, any positive change on the path of Palestinian Defense Minister, Benny Gantz - Netanyahu’s former Office # 408, 4th Floor, Evacuee Trust, freedom will certainly lead to political, strategic and coalition partner - continue to speak of their military economic losses. The Palestinian Authority, which triumph in Gaza and the need to build on this sup- operates with no democratic mandate, is more aware posed ‘victory’. On June 15, the Israeli army bombed Islam Map and the Muslims of its vulnerable position than at any other time in several locations in the besieged Strip and, again, on the past. Not only do ordinary Palestinians have no June 18. A few more bombs, however, are unlikely Ramzy Baroud faith in this ‘authority’, but they see it as an obstacle to change the outcome of the May war. It is time to of Austria in their path for liberation. It was unsurprising to convert our “military achievements (to) political any Palestinians believe that the see PA President, Mahmoud Abbas, and many of his gains,” Gantz said on June 20. Easier said than done; n May 27, the Austrian government presented an Islam Map as a May 10-21 military confronta- corrupt inner circle, riding the wave of Palestinian as per this logic, Israel has been scoring ‘military novel contribution and a breakthrough tool to fight “political Islam.” tion between Israel and the Gaza popular revolt, shifting their language entirely, achievements’ in Gaza for many years, namely since However, this map has been around for years. The project was ini- Resistance, along with the simul- though fleetingly, from a discourse that was carefully its first major war on the Strip in 2008-09. Since tiated back in 2012, by Ednan Aslan, the head of the Institute for taneous popular revolt across designed to win the approval of ‘donor countries’, to then, thousands of Palestinians, mostly civilians, Islamic Theological Studies at the University of Vienna and the Palestine, was a game-changer. one singing the praises of ‘resistance’ and ‘revolu- have been killed and many more wounded. However, Documentation Center for Political Islam which was set up by the MIsrael is doing everything in its power to prove them tion’.This corrupt clique is desperate, eager to sustain Palestinian resistance continued unabated and zero Ogovernment.Nine years later, Susanne Raab, minister for integration from the rul- wrong. Palestinians are justified to hold this view- its privileges and survive at any cost.If Palestinians ‘political gains’ have actually been achieved. Gantz, ing conservative party (ÖVP), launched a website with an interactive map listing point; after all, their minuscule military capabilities carry on with their popular mobilization and upward like Bennett and Lapid, recognizes that Israel’s strat- the names and locations of more than 600 mosques and Muslim organizations in in a besieged and impoverished tiny stretch of land, trajectory, however, Israel is the entity that stands to egy in Gaza has been a complete failure. Since their Austria as well as their alleged connections abroad.The map is designed to serve the Gaza Strip, have managed to push back - or at lose most. A long-term Palestinian popular Intifada, main objective is remaining in power, they are bound as a monitoring tool for the Documentation Center for Political Islam which is a least neutralize - the massive and superior Israeli uprising, with specific demands and under a unified to the rules of the old game which were formulated data-collecting center for integration policy and security agencies. However, the military machine. However, for Palestinians, this is national leadership, would represent the greatest by right-wing politicians and sustained by right-wing data it collects is problematic to the extent that it is outdated and incorrect; some not only about firepower but also about their coveted threat to Israel’s military occupation and apartheid extremists. Any deviation from that failed stratagem of the names recorded on the website are no longer actively in service. The most national unity. Indeed, the Palestinian revolt, which regime in many years.The Israeli government, this means a possible collapse of their shaky coalition. problematic part, however, is that it publishes private addresses of organizations. included all Palestinians regardless of their political time under the inexperienced leadership of current After barely a week since the website of the controversial map was launched, the backgrounds or geographic locations, is fostering a Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett, and his coalition Ramzy Baroud is a journalist and the Editor government decided to take the map offline. Not only was it criticized by Austria’s whole new discourse on Palestine - non-factional, partner, future Prime Minister, Yair Lapid, is clearly of The Palestine Chronicle. Dr. Baroud is a Muslim community, various people from all walks of life reacted on the website. assertive and forward-thinking. The challenge for unable to articulate a post-Gaza war strategy. If the non-resident Senior Research Fellow at the The Catholic Church, for example, joined the criticism and rejected the map. The the Palestinian people is whether they will be able political raucous and the bizarre power transition Center for Islam and Global Affairs (CIGA) and head of the church stated that Islam is now “under general suspicion.” He wondered to translate their achievements into an actual politi- from former Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, to also at the Afro-Middle East Center (AMEC). His why Islam has a map and other faith communities do not.Ümit Vural, the head of cal strategy, and finally transition past the stifling, Bennett’s coalition is momentarily ignored, it feels as website is www.ramzybaroud.net the IGGOE, warned against stigmatizing all Muslims living in Austria as a potential and often tragic, post-Oslo Accords period.Of course, if Netanyahu is still holding sway. Bennett has, thus danger. His organization stated that several Muslims had already been attacked it will not be so easy. After all, there are powerful far, followed Netanyahu’s playbook on every matter and a mosque was vandalized since the map became available online. Muslim Austrians Initiative chairman Tarafa Baghajati told broadcaster ORF, “Imagine if Disclaimer: Views expressed by writers in this section are their own and do not necessarily reflect The Asian Telegraph's point-of-view we had a Judaism map or a Christianity map in Austria.”
Hammad Today in History Waleed World Day Against Trafficking is a student of in Persons July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signs Medicare, he World Day against Trafficking in Persons was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in the year 2014 to reiterate its a health insurance program for elderly Americans, into law strong condemnation of trafficking in persons, especially women and children, which constitutes an offence and a serious threat to n July 30, 1965, President Lyndon or transplant. In December 2003, the Social Security Act. On July 30, Johnson wanted to recognize Truman, human dignity and physical integrity, human rights and develop- B. Johnson signs Medicare, a President George W. Bush signed into 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson who, in 1945, had become the first ment. Trafficking in persons is a serious crime and a grave violation Ohealth insurance program for law the Medicare Modernization Act, signs Medicare, a health insurance president to propose national health Tof human rights. Every year, thousands of men, women and children fall into the elderly Americans, into law. At the bill- which added outpatient prescription program for elderly Americans, into insurance, an initiative that was hands of traffickers, in their own countries and abroad. Almost every country in signing ceremony, which took place at drug benefits to Medicare.Medicaid, law. At the bill-signing ceremony, opposed at the time by Congress.The the world is affected by trafficking, whether as a country of origin, transit or des- the Truman Library in Independence, a state and federally funded program which took place at the Truman Medicare program, providing hospital tination for victims. The Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Missouri, former President Harry that offers health coverage to certain Library in Independence, Missouri, and medical insurance for Americans Persons defines Trafficking in Persons as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, Truman was enrolled as Medicare’s low-income people, was also signed former President Harry Truman was age 65 or older, was signed into law as harbouring or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use of force or other first beneficiary and received the into law by President Johnson on enrolled as Medicare’s first beneficiary an amendment to the Social Security forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or first Medicare card.Johnson wanted July 30, 1965, as an amendment to and received the first Medicare card. Act of 1935. Some 19 million people of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to recognize Truman, who, in 1945, enrolled in Medicare when it went into to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, for the had become the first president to effect in 1966.In 1972, eligibility for the purpose of exploitation. Exploitation shall include, at a minimum, the exploitation propose national health insurance, program was extended to Americans of the prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation, forced labour or an initiative that was opposed at under 65 with certain disabilities and services, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude or the removal of organs. the time by Congress.The Medicare people of all ages with permanent Despite sustained measures taken at the international, regional and national levels, program, providing hospital and kidney disease requiring dialysis trafficking in persons remains one of the grave challenges facing the international medical insurance for Americans age or transplant. In December 2003, community, which also impairs the enjoyment of human rights and needs a more 65 or older, was signed into law as President George W. Bush signed into concerted collective and comprehensive international response. In this regard, UN an amendment to the Social Security law the Medicare Modernization Act, Climate Change Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa warned that the world is Act of 1935. Some 19 million people which added outpatient prescription facing a “climate crossover”. She further added,” The world is currently on the op- enrolled in Medicare when it went into drug benefits to Medicare.Medicaid, a posite track, heading for a 3°C rise,” she said. “We need to change course urgently.” effect in 1966.In 1972, eligibility for the state and federally program that offers Therefore, it can be seen that the most advanced and strong countries are not safe program was extended to Americans health coverage to certain low-income from climate change. Global warming is not just a mere term but affecting the under 65 with certain disabilities and people, was also signed into law by course of the planet. It is high time for us to realize the seriousness of this issue people of all ages with permanent President Johnson on July 30, 1965, as and change our lifestyle accordingly. kidney disease requiring dialysis an to the Social Security Act.
Sam Rockwell, Awkwafina and Anthony Ramos The author is an independent researcher and Alumnus of Quaid-e-Azam University. His Facebook warns growth set to areas of interest are International Relations, to voice feature in 'The Bad Guys' Geo-politics and Maritime Affairs LONDON Fu Panda' and 'Shrek Forever After', yet - becoming model citizens.The Rockwell, Awkwafina, and Anthony Actors Sam Rockwell, Awkwafina, will make his directorial debut film's voice cast also include Craig Ramos are set to voice star in the slow 'significantly' and Anthony Ramos are set to voice with the movie.Etan Cohen, whose Robinson, Zazie Beetz, Lilly Singh, animated movie 'The Bad Guys'. The WASHINGTON months, such as new privacy controls star in the animated movie 'The Bad screenwriting credits include 'Tropic Alex Borstein and Richard Ayoade.It film, which hails from DreamWorks Facebook has warned that it expects revenue that Apple introduced in April.They are Guys'. The film, which hails from Thunder' and 'Madagascar: Escape is scheduled to be released on April Animation, is based on the Scholastic growth to slow down "significantly" in the aimed at limiting advertisers from tracking DreamWorks Animation, is based 2 Africa' is penning the script for 15, 2022 in the US.'The Bad Guys' book series by Aaron Blabey, accord- second half of 2021.The tech giant saw iPhone users without their knowledge, on the Scholastic book series by the cartoon action movie.'The Bad will be produced by Damon Ross ing to the reports.Pierre Perifel, best revenue rise to $29bn (£21bn) in the three which Facebook said was likely to have an Aaron Blabey, according to the re- Guys' follows a crackerjack crimi- and Rebecca Huntley, with Blabey, known for his work as an anima- months to 30 June, up from $18.69bn last impact on its income, particularly between ports.Pierre Perifel, best known for nal crew of animal outlaws as they Cohen and Patrick Hughes serving tor on 'Kung Fu Panda' and 'Shrek year.But it said that sales would slow "as we July and October, and it has factored into his work as an animator on 'Kung attempt their most challenging con as executive producers. Actors Sam Forever After', will make his direc- lap periods of increasingly strong growth". its projections for how it will perform.If torial debut with the movie.Etan It had benefitted from firms targeting consumers opt out of being tracked, it makes Cohen, whose screenwriting cred- consumers with online ads during lockdown. it harder for firms such as Facebook to target its include 'Tropic Thunder' and Its shares fell as much as 5% in after-hours adverts, which make up a big chunk of their 'Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa' is trading.Its founder and chief executive Mark revenue.Paolo Pescatore, an analyst at PP penning the script for the cartoon Zuckerberg said: "We had a strong quarter Foresight, said: action movie.'The Bad Guys' fol- as we continue to help businesses grow lows a crackerjack criminal crew of and people stay connected."The number of animal outlaws as they attempt their people using the social network monthly most challenging con yet - becoming rose to 2.9 billion.And although its profits model citizens.The film's voice cast doubled to $10.4bn in the second quarter, also include Craig Robinson, Zazie the company cautioned that it expects Beetz, Lilly Singh, Alex Borstein and "year-over-year total revenue growth rates Richard Ayoade.It is scheduled to to decelerate significantly on a sequential be released on April 15, 2022 in the basis."Zuckerberg wants Facebook to become US.'The Bad Guys' will be produced online 'metaverse'Instagram defaults under- by Damon Ross and Rebecca Huntley, 16s' accounts to privateThe California-based with Blabey, Cohen and Patrick serv- company also pointed towards a number of ing as executive producers. other challenges it would face in the coming TAT Special Chief of South African National Defence Force Called on Chief of the Naval Staff at Naval Headquarters ISLAMABAD maritime security in the region. Both the General Rudzani Maphwanya, Chief of leaders pledged to further strengthen and South African National Defence Force diversify the scope of existing bilateral de- called on Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral fence relationship.It is expected that the Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi at Naval visit of Chief of South African National Headquarters, Islamabad. Upon arrival, Defence Force will further enhance bilat- Chief of South African National Defence eral collaboration between the two coun- Force was received by Chief of the Naval tries in general and navies in particular. Staff. A smartly turned out contingent of The Naval Chief expressed satisfaction Pakistan Navy presented Guard of Honour. over quantum and extent of relations be- Thereafter, the dignitary was introduced tween Pakistan and South African National to the Principal Staff Officers at Naval Defence Force. The visiting dignitary ap- Headquarters. Later, the visiting digni- preciated and acknowledged Pakistan tary called on the Naval Chief. During Navy’s efforts and commitments in sup- the meeting matters of mutual interest port of collaborative maritime security in including bilateral collaboration and re- the region. Both the leaders pledged to gional security were discussed. The Naval further strengthen and diversify the scope Chief expressed satisfaction over quantum of existing bilateral defence relationship.It and extent of relations between Pakistan is expected that the visit of Chief of South and South African National Defence Force. African National Defence Force will further The visiting dignitary appreciated and ac- enhance bilateral collaboration between knowledged Pakistan Navy’s efforts and the two countries in general and navies commitments in support of collaborative in particular. Friday, July, 30, 2021
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Soaring Covid tally sparks volatility at bourse index to end flat.At close, the benchmark KSE- 100 index recorded a decrease of 5.7 points, or 0.01%, to settle at 47,312.33.Arif Habib Limited, Meet Ghizlane Agzenaï, in its report, stated that the market lost another 363 points during Thursday’s session, however, the Moroccan artist famed it recovered a lot of lost ground and ended the day down by just six points.Bank, exploration for her colorful ‘totems’ and production, cement, power and technology sectors faced selling pressure on concern over the potential lockdown as well as rollover positions, whereby investors preferred to sell in the ready market and bought futures.Lucky Cement saw abrupt movements where the stock price remained depressed for almost the entire session, moved up in the last half hour and faced a major Bureaau Report booked profit ahead of any such announcement.On sell-off in the closing minute. The stock ended at KARACHI the flip side, the KSE-100 index received support the lowest price of the session, the report said. Volatility struck the Pakistan Stock Exchange from strong corporate earnings, announced by Overall trading volumes climbed to 376.4 million on Thursday as the benchmark KSE-100 index the banking and fertiliser sectors, which helped shares compared with Wednesday’s tally of 365.8 oscillated between red and green territories with erase most of the losses by the day’s end.Earlier, million. The value of shares traded during the day investor spirit shattered by an alarming rise in the trading kicked off with minor ups and downs, was Rs12.3 billion.Shares of 405 companies were CAIRO number of Covid-19 cases across the country.A however, the index dived below the 47,000-point traded. At the end of the day, 145 stocks closed Born in Tangier in 1988, Ghizlane proposal from the Sindh government to lock mark after the possibility of a lockdown was higher, 243 declined and 17 remained unchanged. Agzenaï is a visual and street artist down Karachi for 15 days to contain the spread hinted at by the Sindh government.Buoyed by WorldCall Telecom was the volume leader with famed for her colourful and monu- of infections took a toll on the minds of investors, encouraging financial results, the KSE-100 index 50.2 million shares, losing Rs0.15 to close at mental ‘totems.’ She lives and works in who resorted to offloading their positions.The staged a modest recovery midway as investors Rs3.42. It was followed by Byco Petroleum with Casablanca but also travels the world tightening of Covid-related restrictions in the began cherry-picking stocks that had dropped 47.1 million shares, gaining Rs0.09 to close at to create her brightly coloured art. Her financial hub of Pakistan would spell doom for the to attractive valuations. However, the combo of Rs9.99 and Unity Foods with 16.1 million shares, geometrically-shaped pieces draw new recovering economy, hence market participants bullish and bearish sentiment caused the KSE-100 losing Rs0.28 to close at Rs40.3. perspectives along abstract lines. She is a self-taught artist whose totems are ExxonMobil, Sabic US petrochemical Saudi Arabia Plans $15bn technology inspired by an inquisitive and generous spirit and available as paintings, paper complex to operate end of 2021 fund with private investors collages and puzzles. Agzenaï uses a unique assembly process for her totems. Bureaau Report schedule, likely in the fourth Bureau Report Spray-painted, laser-cut and carefully RIYADH quarter of 2021.“Not only are DUBAI sanded, they are then shaped by a cabi- A petrochemical complex on the we ahead of schedule, but we A Saudi public-private partnership will netmaker. Her works include murals and US coast being built Saudi Basic have executed this project with launch a $15 billion technology fund to paintings in numerous urban art festivals Saudi delivery startup Industries Corporation (SABIC) the highest commitment and advance the digital infrastructure in the and exhibitions — in Berlin, Barcelona, and ExxonMobil is expected to emphasis on safety with nearly 18 Kingdom, Haytham AlOhali, vice minister Paris, Casablanca, Rabat, and beyond. raises $2.4m to ex- be operational by the end of million safe person-hours worked, of the Ministry of Communications Her works include murals and paintings 2021, the US energy company all while acting on the promises & Information Technology (MCIT) in numerous urban art festivals and exhi- pand outside KSA said.The complex — which is we made to the community when announced on Wednesday, during bitions. SuppliedIn recent years, she has Bureaau Report being developed by Gulf Coast we started this journey four years the Saudi 4th Industrial Revolution brightened up the Vigo Ciudad de Color JEDDAH Growth Ventures (GCGV), a joint- ago,” said Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh, conference held in Riyadh.Telecom wall in Spain. WeDeliver, a parcel delivery startup owned company by the Saudi and SABIC’s executive vice president and technology operators invest headquartered in Riyadh, has secured US companies — has reached of petrochemicals. between $3 billion and $4 billion conference.The investments in the fourth SR9 million ($2.4 million) as part of its mechanical completion of a annually in digital infrastructure, fiber industrial technology are expected to Annie Murphy to lead com- first pre-seed investment round, it was monoethylene glycol unit and two infrastructure, Internet networks and reach $200 billion in the Kingdom, with announced on Wednesday.The startup polyethylene units, ExxonMobil 5G services, and this is not enough value creation coming from improved edy 'Witness Protection' uses artificial intelligence and a mobile said.“Gulf Coast Growth Ventures for the Kingdom to take a lead, said efficiency and reduction in cost over a application to partner companies that is a key development of our plan AlOhali."We will transform in Saudi 10 year period, said AlOhali.There are have parcels to be delivered with a to serve growing demand for our Arabia into an economy based on 13,000 solar energy centers that rely on network of freelance drivers close by.The high value performance products,” technology, information, capabilities and 5G to implement their services, with 10 company launched its operations in the said Karen McKee, ExxonMobil skills, and it will bear fruit for the future million smart meters in the Kingdom, Kingdom in April last year, just weeks President. The project, located with huge investments from more than while 60 percent of cities are covered after the pandemic took hold. Starting first near Corpus Christi, Texas, is 10,000 industrial facilities worth $25 by 5G and 45 percent of the Kingdom's in Riyadh, it has since expanded to Jeddah expected to begin ahead of billion," he said, during the two-day- populated areas receive 5G, he said. and the Eastern Province.Ahmad Ramahi, co-founder and CEO of WeDeliver, said in a press statement: “WeDeliver is a MENA Govt to Focus on Central Asia and other Potential startup with a global vision, driven by an experienced team. We have ambitious Markets for Exports Promotion plans to enrich our growth in the Saudi DUBAI market and look forward to expanding Bureaau Report trade and exports enhancement. He further discussed business interests, however, efforts of trade bodies in Schitt's Creek' star Annie Murphy is set to new regional markets.“We believe ISLAMABAD the potential areas of cooperation with ICCI to make collaboration with TDAP would yield far better results to star in the upcoming comedy movie that our asset-light collaborative model The government has planned to focus on many new collaborative efforts for promoting trade and exports for economic growth of the country. He said that ICCI 'Witness Protection'. According to the will disrupt intra-city logistics, enabling markets including Central Asian States, Afghanistan, from this region.Speaking at the occasion, Sardar has planned many initiatives including business reports, the 34-year-old actor will also faster, more efficient, low-cost delivery for Malaysia as these are potential markets for promoting Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of delegations for Azerbaijan, Suadi Arabia and other executive produce the feature film businesses and online sellers,” he added. Pakistan’s trade and exports. This was stated by Commerce & Industry said that the supportive role countries besides holding a mega property expo in for MRC Film's female-driven comedy Nasser Al-Maawi, another cofounder Shehzad Ahmed Khan, Director General, Trade of TDAP with trade bodies was very important to near future and stressed that TDAP should extend division.'Witness Protection' will see of the startup, said that WeDeliver has Development Authority of Pakistan, Islamabad during realize the untapped trade and exports potential of its full cooperation to make these initiatives highly Murphy in the role of a woman who has seen “strong results” and reported “300 his visit to the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Pakistan. He said that trade bodies including ICCI successful for promoting business and economic always defined herself by her romantic re- percent growth in the second quarter of Industry along with Muhammad Ishaq Shinwari, were making great efforts to promote Pakistan’s interests of Pakistan. lationships.But when she is forced to enter this year.”According to a recent industry Director TDAP Islamabad. He also shared the annual witness protection, she must try to figure report, Saudi startups raised more than business plan of TDAP to promote Pakistan’s trade and out who she really is for the first time a quarter of a billion dollars in venture exports through various initiatives including holding while maintaining her cover and keep- capital (VC) funding during the first half of of single country exhibitions, trade fairs, product ing the criminals at bay, as per the offi- 2021.A total of $1.228 billion was raised shows and seminars/conferences in collaboration cial logline.The film reunites Murphy with by startups in the Middle East and North with various regional trade bodies.Shehzad Ahmed 'Schitt's Creek' scribes Rupinder Gill and Africa (MENA) in the first six months of Khan said that trade bodies should also share their David West Read, who will write and exec- the year, a rise of 63 percent year on year annual business plans with TDAP to explore the areas utive produce the feature.Elysa Dutton and and 12 percent more than was raised of mutual collaboration for trade development. He said Leslie Morgenstein will produce for Alloy during the whole of 2020, according to that TDAP wanted to provide international exposure Entertainment, with Becky Sloviter pro- figures from the MENA H1 2021 Venture to potential exporters in order to tap new markets for ducing for MRC.The film reunites Murphy Investment Report, published by Dubai- exports promotion. He also discussed the possibility of with 'Schitt's Creek' scribes Rupinder Gill based research platform Magnitt. organizing a zoom meeting of Pakistani missions with and David West Read, who will write and ICCI and other trade bodies to identify new avenues of executive produce the feature.Elysa Dutton and Leslie Morgenstein will produce for Alloy Entertainment, with Becky Sloviter producing for MRC. First West Indies, Pakistan T20I Australia athletes isolating at Olympics Chris Hemsworth's family as US pole vaulter Covid positive workout includes skating washed out due to rain Bureau Report field team had been told to isolate. and horse-riding The prolific batsman stated that a bouncer found the back of the neck of 11) fell next as he tried to attempt a wild TOKYO Kendricks earlier became the latest captain had to support his batsmen and opener Lindl Simmons (nine off seven) and slog off the bowling of veteran all-rounder Multiple members of Australia's high-profile withdrawal from the bowlers during bad times the batsman had to return back retired Mohammad Hafeez only to be caught by track and field team were Olympics after testing positive for Bureau Report hurt. Pacer Hasan Ali then started his fielder Shadab Khan. Leg-spinner Usman placed in isolation on the eve coronavirus."We are saddened LAHORE spell with a wonderful slower ball that was Qadir then removed explosive all-rounder of the Tokyo Olympics athletics to confirm that Sam Kendricks The first Twenty20 International (T20I) chipped by opener Evin Lewis (six off five) Andre Russell (seven off six), caught competition on Thursday after tested positive for Covid-19 and between West Indies and Pakistan was straight into the hands of fielder Shaheen behind by wicketkeeper Mohammad US pole vaulter Sam Kendricks will not compete in the Olympic washed out due to rain. Pakistan won Shah. Batsman Nicholas Pooran (13 off Rizwan. tested positive for coronavirus. Games Tokyo 2020," the United the toss and decided to field first but Athletics Australia said members States Olympic and Paralympic heavy rain prevented start of play. After of the team were isolating after Committee said on Twitter. a long delay, the match was reduced to US chiefs confirmed two-time Organisers announced a daily nine overs. However, a heavy downpour world champion Kendricks was record of 24 new Games-related started once again, after the conclusion out of the Tokyo Games after a cases on Thursday, three of whom of the home side’s innings, which ensured positive Covid-19 test."Members are athletes, taking the overall that the match was abandoned. Earlier, of Australia's track and field team number of positive cases to 193. LONDON a disciplined Pakistan bowling attack at the Tokyo Olympic Games The figures do not include all cases came out firing on all cylinders in the are isolating in their rooms as a at airports and in training camps. Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth and his rain-shortened first T20I against the precautionary measure following In Olympics action, US swim star wife Elsa Pataky, who are parents to daugh- explosive West Indies line-up, restricting news of a Covid-positive finding Caeleb Dressel notched his second ter India Rose, and twin sons, Tristan and the opposition to just 85 runs for the loss with a member of the US track triumph of the Games to stay on Sasha, are making sure to add elements of of five wickets in the nine-over innings. and field team," Athletics Australia track for a potential six golds. fun to their family workout.On Wednesday, West Indies were off to a breezy start said in statement."Members of Dressel arrived at the Olympics Chris took to his Instagram account and before all-rounder Mohammad Wasim’s the Australian track and field tipped to push for a Michael shared a glimpse of the workout plan that team are now undergoing testing Phelps-style medal haul and they have planned for themselves and their procedures in line with Australian already has two wins under his children. Interestingly, their workout rou- Carey's captaincy was outstanding: Australia coach Langer Olympic team protocols."The belt, with a potential four to come. tine includes skating and horse riding."My wife and I designed the ultimate family Bureau Report now as one of our values or what we are first match as he hit 67 runs and chipped statement did not say how many The 24-year-old powered to the workout. All you need is a child, a skate- DHAKA looking to achieve as a playing group, is in with 35 runs in the series-clinching third athletes were involved but the wall in the men's 100m freestyle Coach Justin Langer praised stand-in one- calmness."He is so calm and you can see it clash between the teams."He is easy to Sydney Morning Herald reported in a new record time of 47.02sec board, a horse and can Do attitude," he day international captain Alex Carey after in his face when he bats."Carey took charge work with as a captain," said Langer."He'll the entire 63-strong track and to Australia's Kyle Chalmers. wrote.Along with it, he posted a few vid- the wicketkeeper led Australia to a 2-1 of the team in the absence of a number of tick every box, he'll make sure all his due eos, wherein we can see the 'Thor' actor series victory over the West Indies in the big-name players, including David Warner diligence is done, he will know how his teaching his little daughter India how to absence of regular skipper Aaron Finch. and Steve Smith, and impressed at the team mates are travelling, so he was great skate. In another clip, India is seen riding Finch injured his knee during preparations crease.The 29-year-old top scored in the to work with."I loved his calmness, I loved a horse.Chris Hemsworth shared videos of for the three-match series and returned to his composure, I loved what he does on and family workoutFans are quite impressed Australia for treatment ahead of the team's off the field, he did a really, really good job, to see Chris' family workout."It seems you six-wicket win over their hosts in the final he is very impressive in that role.""The se- guys are training for olympics," a social game in Bridgetown.Carey oversaw a 133- ries is firmly on track. There is no ques- media user commented. "Ohh that looks run win in first game of the series before tion of deferring it now," Chowdhury said. like fun for everyone. Chris and Elsa for the Australians slipped to a four-wicket loss Bangladesh will also be without star bats- the parenting win," another one wrote.For in the second game, only to cruise to vic- man Tamim Iqbal for the series because of the unversed, Chris also owns the fitness tory in the decisive third match to clinch a knee injury that will leave him sidelined training app 'Centr', which was launched the series."I thought Alex Carey's captaincy for up to 10 weeks. "I loved his calmness, I in 2019."Ohh that looks like fun for every- was outstanding," Langer said, according loved his composure, I loved what he does one. Chris and Elsa for the parenting win," to The Australian."One of the hallmarks of on and off the field, he did a really, really another one wrote.For the unversed, Chris Alex Carey, and he talks about it person- good job, he is very impressive in that role." also owns the fitness training app 'Centr', ally and we are talking about it as a team which was launched in 2019. The Asian Telegraph Friday, July 30, 2021 www.theasiantelegraph.net
World acknowledges 5th Round of Pak- Pakistan's Covid-19 combating strategies: Brazil BPC held Asad Umar virtually He added that around 80 per cent of teachers The two sides emphasized the need for enhancing have already been vaccinated and children high-level exchanges which would pave the way for should not be placed at risk further deepening the bilateral ties in diverse fields ISLAMABAD The federal government on Thursday set August 31 ISLAMABAD as deadline for anti-COVID vaccination, following The 5th round of Bilateral Political Consultations which only vaccinated staff and people would be (BPC) between Pakistan and Brazil was held via video conference today. Mr. Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Ad- businesses and high risk sectors. “This is being done ditional Secretary (Americas), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan and Ms. Marcia Donner Abreu, allowedfor you. Thisto enter is not both a punishment public, private but acknowledgesector offices,- ment to make you realize that you play an important - role for this society and economy. And we, on prior- nal Relations of Brazil, led their respective delega- ity basis want that your health is not compromised Secretarytions. Pakistan’s Asia-Pacific Ambassador and Russia, Ahmed Ministry Hussain of Exter Dayo so that your livelihood continues and economy also also joined the meeting via video-link from Brasilia. continues.,” Minister for Planning Development and During the consultations, views were exchanged on Special Initiatives Asad Umar said while address- bilateral, regional and multilateral issues of mutual ing a press conference here. The federal minister interest. The Additional Secretary underscored that Pakistan and Brazil enjoyed a friendly and cordial on Health Dr Faisal Sultan. Asad Umar, who is also relationship based on mutual respect and under- standing. The Additional Secretary briefed the Bra- wasChairman flanked of bythe Special National Assistant Command to Prime and Operation Minister Centre (NCOC), said that NCOC had already a made zilian side on the measures taken by the Govern- decision earlier that unvaccinated people would ment of Pakistan to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 - on the lives of the people and the steps taken to gust 1st likewise teachers and staff would also not curb the pandemic without jeopardizing the live- lihoods. Highlighting Pakistan’s focus on achiev- barredbe allowed from to traveling enter educational in domestic institutions flights from unvac Au- cinated from this date. He said that we cannot take ing economic security through leveraging its geo- risk of children, adding that around 80 per cent of graphic location, the Additional Secretary invited teachers have already been vaccinated. The minis- 2nd Pakistan-Bahrain JMC Brazilian investment in various sectors in Pakistan. ter said ban would be extended from August 31st In view of scope and potential in livestock sector on other sectors and places where risk of corona- between the two countries, the Brazilian invest- virus spread is high due to excessive assembling Pakistan, Bahrian reaffirm commitment to ment in Halal Meat sector was also invited. Stress- of people, including transport sector, markets and ing Government’s priority towards sustainability, the Additional Secretary briefed the Brazilian side people visit in bulk and have to get in touch with diversify bilateral partnership about Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Ten Billion public-dealingpeople there and offices. are exposed “These areto the all virus,”facilities he weresaid. The minister said the drivers, who provide pick and Pakistani delegation expressed interest in broadening deep-rooted bilateral relationship between the two countries Policy in order to harness the potential of clean and drop facility to schoolchildren would be required to Treegreen initiative energy. The and two alternatives/Renewable sides discussed progress Energy on vaccinate themselves while those travelling on pub- ISLAMABAD outset, as an outstanding example of their close and Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain lic transport should also follow the deadline. The The 2nd Meeting of the Bahrain-Pakistan Joint to Pakistan in December 2006. The meeting focused in process. Expressing satisfaction on deepening of students with age of over 18 years would also have Ministerial Commission was held on 28-29 July repatriate citizens back in 2020, the free access to on bilateral cooperation in various sectors including implementation of various Agreements/MoUs and to vaccinate themselves to attend educational insti- 2021 in Manama. The Bahraini side was chaired underscoreddefence and militarythe need ties, for earlythe Additional finalization Secretary of those effectivevaccination cooperation, for the Pakistani noting expatriate the efficient community, work to stressed the importance of exchange of expert del- tutions while employees of private and public sector by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Dr Abdul and the ongoing care and assistance provided to industry, public health, overseas employment, latif Bin Rashid Al Zayani, while the Pakistani side - - Pakistanis in Bahrain. For his part, H.E. Mr. Qureshi political, economic, commerce, finance & banking, ter August 31. In addition, people in high-risk areas was chaired by the Federal Minister for Foreign nautical sector. The two sides emphasized the need thanked the Bahraini side for the warm welcome for enhancing high-level exchanges which would entitiesincluding could hotels, not restaurants, enter their office marriage unvaccinated halls would af Affairs, H.E Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi. For and hospitality extended to His Excellency and cooperation. Both countries held fruitful discussions egations to explore cooperation in aviation/aero establishment of Joint Ministerial Commission, an higher education, science & technology, information, pave the way for further deepening the bilateral also have to get vaccinated in addition to those of his delegation. He highlighted the longstanding cultureand agreed & arts, to agriculturework together & livestock for B2B and interaction technical law enforcement agencies, banks, NADRA, markets, Agreement was signed between the two countries relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and shopping malls and chain stores. VoM in 2014. H.E Dr. Al Zayani welcomed the Pakistani behalf of Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mah- the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, characterized of MoU between Trade Development Authority mood Qureshi, also extended an invitation to the delegation and expressed his keen interest in by a spirit of friendship and solidarity. He further Pakistan and Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition ties in diverse fields.The Additional Secretary, on furthering the deep-rooted bilateral relationship between businessmen of two sides, finalization Foreign Minister of Brazil to visit Pakistan on mutu- observed that the experience and expertise acquired Authority, cooperation for joint investment in ally convenient date. VoM between the two countries. He recalled the visit of the by both countries in many spheres over time could industrial sector and holding expert level meetings former Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa to Pakistan in the need to expand economic ties between the two Investment, labour and manpower, oil and gas February 2017, co-chairing the 1st Joint Ministerial becountries. shared Thefor theirtwo sides mutual highlighted benefit. Hethe emphasizedimportance ofsector joint and working IT sector. groups On the insidelines agriculture, of JMC, Trade an MoU & Commission meeting held in Islamabad; during of the regular meetings of established bilateral between Bahrain Development Board(EDB) and which a range of bilateral and regional matters of mechanisms and high-level bilateral visits, recalling Board of Investment of Pakistan was also signed mutual interest were discussed with the Pakistani the successful visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain by His to promote bilateral investment between the two senior leadership. H.E. Dr. Al Zayani underlined Excellency Mr. Imran Khan, Prime Minister of the friendly countries. Both sides resolved to implement the importance of establishing an open and Islamic Republic of Pakistan on 16 December 2019, the decisions reached during the 2nd Session enabling environment for business and economic and the landmark State visit of His Majesty King cooperation, so that the potential for development Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa to Pakistan in February Agreements under consideration. Both sides agreed between the two countries could be fully harnessed. 2014, which laid a strong foundation to build a close expeditiouslyin principle to and hold finalize the 3rdat the Meeting earliest, of the Pakistan- MoUs/ He also highlighted the two countries’ efforts in partnership between the two countries, and the visit Bahrain Joint Ministerial Commission in Islamabad combating the COVID-19 pandemic, from its very of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown in 2022. VoM GoF Meeting Humanitarian Crisis Pakistan is UN officials call for humanitarian response, Pakistan fully adheres to multilateralism, supports committed for the global strategic stability and regional prosperity political solutions for Gaza attainment of SDGs Ms. Hastings told the 15-member Council that the damage from the escalation is estimated at He also expressed Pakistan’s support for the "construc- on “Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan.” Ambassador Aamir Khan ISLAMABAD the damage from the escalation is estimated between $290 million to $380 million, accord- tive foreign policy of Turkmenistan based on positive said that it "was a wise and far-sighted decision by Turkmenistan." Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research at between $290 million to $380 million, ac- ing to an assessment by the World Bank and the neutrality and also note the experience of Turkmenistan "We understand that by initiating the idea of this GoF, Turkmenistan Syed Fakhar Imam attended and addressed the UN Food cording to an assessment by the World Bank European Union. Economic losses are projected as an effective partner of the United Nations in preserv- aims to achieve regional safety, stability and common prosperity in System Pre-Summit in Islamabad via Video Call. During and the European Union. Economic losses are at nearly $200 million. Gaza’s social sector was ing and maintaining political stability at the regional line with its longstanding policy on neutrality", he said further Aamir his address he said that, “Pakistan is a lower-middle- projected at nearly $200 million. hit hard by massive Israeli strikes, weakening the and global level khan further insisted that "Pakistan fully adheres to multilateralism UNITED NATIONS safety net for the most vulnerable residents, while GENEVA and supports global strategic stability and regional prosperity". And in world. Unfortunately, Pakistan has one of the world’s The international community is providing urgent the immediate and short-term recovery and re- The Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan convened meeting of the line with this vision, "we support this initiative and hope that it would incomehighest rates country of malnutrition with the fifth among largest women population and children. in the assistance to Gaza in the wake of the most recent construction could cost up to $485 million. GoF of Neutrality for Peace, Security and Development today, where play an effective role in preventing foreign intervention, help resolve This is due to issues such as lack of dietary diversity Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a political solution is “International efforts – coordinated by the United Ambassador Aamir Khan, Deputy Permanent Representative of conflicts and restrict use or threat of using force for the transformation and unaffordability of food”. He further stated that, “The still needed to bring peace to the region, a senior Nations – to implement the humanitarian re- Pakistan Mission to the UN delivered his statement, says a press re- of conflict prone processes into the peaceful and negotiable direction." Government of Pakistan is committed for the realization of UN official said on Wednesday. Lynn Hastings, sponse and stabilize the situation on the ground lease received here today from New York. Ambassador Aamir Khan Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to achieve zero Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East in Gaza are well underway”, said Ms. Hastings, said that "Pakistan believes that closer multilateral cooperation is es- hunger through promoting sustainable agriculture as a top Peace Process, briefed the Security Council on who is also the UN Resident Coordinator and sential in order to realize the purposes and principles enshrined in priority”. Syed Fakhar Imam said that Prime Minister Imran developments in the aftermath of 11 days of bru- Humanitarian Coordinator in the Middle East. the Charter of the United Nations strengthen international peace and Khan and his team are committed towards achieving zero tal fighting in May. “Urgent efforts to improve the “Thus far, some $45 million of a requested $95 security and ensuring economic, environmental, social and human hunger for the Pakistani population and are determined situation in Gaza must move forward swiftly, but million has been raised for the consolidated hu- development". He also expressed Pakistan’s support for the "construc- to join ‘The Coalition of Action for Achieving Zero Hunger’ let us not lose sight of the broader goal: resolving manitarian flash appeal published by the UN in tive foreign policy of Turkmenistan based on positive neutrality and under this UN Food System Summit initiative. He stated the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, ending the occupa- May.” Ms. Hasting underscored the readiness of also note the experience of Turkmenistan as an effective partner of that the food security and nutrition status of our people is tion and realizing a two-State solution on the basis the UN and partners to implement recovery and the United Nations in preserving and maintaining political stability central to the Government of Pakistan to ensure a healthy of UN resolutions, international law and bilateral reconstruction initiatives, in coordination with the at the regional and global level". On December 12, 1995, the United and economically vibrant population. It will help to ensure agreements”, she said, speaking from Jerusalem. Israeli and Palestinian authorities, Egypt, Qatar Nations General Assembly also unanimously adopted the Resolution economic growth and development. VoM Ms. Hastings told the 15-member Council that and other regional and international entities.
Pak- Afghan Media Conclave Global Market Afghan peace imperative for regional economic Dollar’s post-Fed tumble to 1-month low lifts other FX connectivity : Fawad Chaudhry On the dollar front, a month of gains rail link between Gawadar and Tashkent and relations. Despite having seen many ups and had already lost momentum leading in He said that Pakistan was desirous of for this peace in Afghanistan was vital. This downs, the bilateral ties with Afghanistan to Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meet- setting up rail link between Gawadar he said would link Central Asia with China were stable. However Fawad Hussain opined ing and Chairman Jerome Powell’s re- and Tashkent and for this peace in Pakistan Economic Corridor and it would that some external factors were also behind mark that rate increases were “a ways Afghanistan was vital. This he said also link Central Asia with European Union. misunderstanigs between the two brotherly away” was enough to tip it lower still would link Central Asia with China He said it was a big vision and Prime Minister countries. He said when the erstwhile Soviet LONDON Pakistan Economic Corridor and it Imran Khan was working for its realization. Union attacked Afghanistan in 1979, it did not The dollar slipped to a one-month low on would also link Central Asia with He said Pakistan also wanted good relations consult Pakistan. Similarly when Al Qaeda Thursday after the U.S. Fed’s reassurance that European Union. He said it was a big with India as well as this would help fight targeted New York twin towers in 2001, it interest rate hikes remain distant, its pullback vision and Prime Minister Imran Khan poverty in the region. He said that Pakistan did not consult Pakistan but in both cases offering a major boost to most other curren- was working for its realization. He and Afghanistan enjoyed centuries old his- Pakistan and Afghanistan and their people cies from the Aussie dollar to the Chinese yuan. said Pakistan also wanted good rela- torical religious, geographical and cultural had to bear the consequences. China’s efforts to soothe stock market jitters tions with India as well as this would precipitated by its own regulatory crackdown help fight poverty in the region. on some sectors also helped, with the yuan ISLAMABAD rising for the second day in a row to touch a day. “We saw the dollar weaken overnight and Chinese economic growth, extended gains Minister for Information and Broadcasting one-week high versus the greenback. On the that’s people taking profit on long dollar posi- made on Wednesday, adding more than 0.2% Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Wednesday dollar front, a month of gains had already tions,” said Peter Kinsella, head of FX strategy and 0.6%, respectively. The Aussie was capped that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision was lost momentum leading in to Wednesday’s at UBP. He said it appeared likely the Federal by concerns a lengthening Covid-19 lockdown to link the region with Central Asia and Federal Reserve meeting and Chairman Jerome Reserve would commence tapering around in Sydney would drag on the national economy. European Union through a peaceful and Powell’s remark that rate increases were “a year-end with rate rises starting in 2023. Sterling, which has been surging on opti- stable Afghanistan. For improving economic ways away” was enough to tip it lower still. “Mr. Powell told us what we already knew. mism over the re-opening of the British econ- conditions of the poor segments of the region, U.S. Treasury yields trended lower after the We got no new indication on timing of taper omy, touched a one-month top of $1.3959. political stability of Afghanistan was of para- statement and on Thursday the 10-year yield or rate hikes and what that means is that the Meanwhile, dust was settling after the storm mount importance for achievement of this slipped further and the real yield -- adjusted payrolls data will be pretty important for the triggered by Beijing’s decision to tighten curbs goal, he said while addressing the inaugural for inflation -- tumbled to a new record low next two-three months,” Kinsella added. The on the for-profit tutoring sector, soon after its session of the Pak Afghan Media Conclave or- around minus 1.175%. By 7:25 a.m. ET, the dollar moves allowed the euro to edge up to campaign against tech giants and new regula- ganised by Pak Afghan Youth Forum here.He dollar inched 0.3% lower against a currency $1.187, a two-week peak. The Australian and tions for home-grown companies looking to said that Pakistan was desirous of setting up basket at 92.04, down for the fourth straight New Zealand dollars, reliant on world and list overseas.
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