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IslamabadFriday, December 11, 2020 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Sowar Hussain Bill Gates lauds CPEC a flagship inflicted heavy Pakistan’s project of Pak, losses to the enemy Covid strategy China: Envoy Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-01 Briefs India banks Vaccine to on fake news: President

Shaheen Hanif be available ISLAMABAD: President- Dr Arif Alvi Thursday said that running its in March anti-Pakistan propaganda The Special Assistant for Health said set ups through front com- panies, India banked on fake that the vaccination campaign would news for the real new being bad. Commenting on inves- be carried out in three phases tigation and an extensive report by EU DisinfoLab News Desk / DNA exposing fake media outlets ISLAMABAD: Afghan ambassador NajibullahAlikhel called Bill Gates lauds on Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi. – DNA running anti-Pakistan cam- ISLAMABAD: The Federal Ministry of Pakistan’sstrategy paign, the president said the National Health Services has announced ISLAMABAD: Bill Gates acknowledged vast pro-India, anti-Pakistan, Afghan that Coronavirus Vaccine will be available fake news and disinformation Pakistan’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 peace in March 2021 in Pakistan. In this regard, pandemic while stimulating economic set up existed since 2005. It PM appeals PDM Special Assistant for Health Dr. Faisal Sul- had grown vast with 750 me- growth. Prime Minister Imran Khan has vital, tan while talking to ‘Dunya News’ said that also underscored the government’s com- dia outlets despite exposure the government has finalized the procedure last year. According to the mitment to combat the second wave of says FM to prevent coronavirus and to buy vaccine. Coronavirus pandemic through coordinat- report, a dead professor and to postpone rallies Dr. Faisal Sultan said that under the vac- ed efforts and smart lockdowns. numerous defunct organisa- cination plan, vaccine will be available in tions were resurrected and Ansar Bhatti He expressed this resolve during his tele- He made it clear that the opposition’s public Pakistan in March 2021. He said we are in phonic conversation with Bill Gates, the used alongside at least 750 ISLAMABAD: Foreign touch not just one or two countries but with fake media outlets. gatherings would make no difference for the govt co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Minister Makhdoom Shah different countries. He said that govern- Foundation. The two sides exchanged Mahmood Qureshi has ment is in touch with all the major vaccine views on the COVID-19 situation and polio Punjab govt. Naveed Miraj Shibli Faraz slams said that Afghanistan and makers. It was very important to allocate eradication efforts in Pakistan. Pakistan had deep-rooted money to buy vaccines. SAPM said that in The Prime Minister shared Pakistan’s pol- responsible ISLAMABAD: Prime Minis- blackmailing tactics historic ties based on com- order to buy vaccine, we will see which the icy to control and mitigate the deleterious ter Imran Khan Thursday ap- mon religion, geography most beneficial vaccine is. Some aspects impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on of arrests pealed the opposition parties ana arrukh and culture. He said this of vaccine procurement are a bit difficult health and economy. He acknowledged the to postpone their public gath- R F / DNA during a meeting with Am- to decide. The committee will make a final Gates Foundation’s continued support of bid aza erings for sake of people’s ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Shibli Faraz has A R bassador of Afghanistan decision on the purchase of the vaccine the EhsaasProgramme, which would help LAHORE: Pakistan Mus- lives as COVID-19 patients said the opposition parties will get nothing from their Najibullah Alikhil who after considering the views of experts. had already occupied 40 per- blackmailing tactics except embarrassment. paid a courtesy call on. lim League- Continued on Page 06 Continued on Page 06 N a w a z cent of country’s hospitals. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad, he said Referring to the Prime (PML-N) “In Multan, 64 percent of the stance of the opposition parties is also changing on Minister’s landmark visit spokesper- hospitals’ beds are full, 40 resignations from the parliament and assemblies. He to Afghanistan, the Foreign COAS son Marri- percent in Peshawar, 50 said this shows they have no consensus and strategy. He Minister remarked that the yum Aurang- percent in Islamabad. At said the opposition parties have taken themselves to the visit built on the sustained Fehmida hails pays zeb said the party workers an average, 40 percent of blind alley in their lust for power and to save themselves engagements witnessed in are being arrested and Prime country’s hospitals are un- from accountability. The Information Minister said the the recent months between tribute Minister Imran Khan along der occupancy,” the prime public gatherings of the opposition also demonstrate the two countries. Chinese help with the Punjab government minister said in a briefing their indifference to the health and lives of the people. The Shared Vision document to Sowar will be responsible if the ac- after chairing the meeting ShibliFaraz said the opposition parties are hatching con- issued during the Prime Dr Fehmida warmly welcomed tivists retaliate. Marriyum of National Coordination spiracies against the democracy by declaring they will not Minister’s visit had laid the Chinese ambassador and ex- Shaheed Aurangzeb spoke to media Committee on COVID-19 allow the Senate elections. He said they want to come down the framework for a here. He made it clear that to power to once again plunder the country. He said the and said Imran Khan used forward-looking comprehen- changed views on various matters Naveed Miraj to claim that he will provide the opposition’s public gath- people are fully cognizant of their past and they will not sive bilateral partnership. ISLAMABAD: The brave container to the opposition erings would make no dif- allow them repeat the dark period when the country was The Foreign Minister ex- son of the soil and martyr to stage protest and the gov- ference for the government put in the debt trap and the institutions were paralyzed. pressed satisfaction on his of 1971 War Sowar Mu- ernment issues statements rather it was tantamount to The Information Minister said our politics is based on meeting with Foreign Min- hammad Hussain Shaheed, on daily basis of not stopping playing with people’s lives. moral values and the PTI government will not make any ister Haneef Atmar on the Nishan-e-Haider, was paid the rally but workers are compromise on its stance against corruption. He said no sidelines of the OIC Council Continued on Page 06 homage on Thursday and being detained despite that. NRO will be given to the corrupt leaders. of Foreign Ministers (CFM) wreath laying ceremony The government cannot stop Session in Niamey and un- was held at the monument the masses and it has already derlined the importance of of Shaheed. lost the psychological and effective follow-up. The wreath was laid on be- democratic battle. CPEC the flagship half of Chief of Army staff 0.98m (COAS) General Qamar Siraj ul Haq Pakistanis Javed Bajwa, said an Inter project of Pak, China Services Public Relations calls for sent abroad (ISPR) press release. The ceremony was attend- patience Shujaat Hamza for jobs the Chinese ambassador ed by relatives of Shaheed. Ansar Bhatti and exchanged views on Earlier, ISPR Director ISLAMABAD: SAPM on Na- Bureau Report Ibrar Khan matters pertaining to co- General Major General tional Security, Dr. Moeed ISLAMABAD: Pakistan operation in Sports, tour- LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Babar Iftikhar in a tweet Yusuf has said that CPEC ISLAMABAD: Special As- is planning to host next ism and some other affairs paid tribute to Sowar Mu- Emir Sena- is a flagship project of Pa- sistant to Prime Minister South Asian Games next of mutual interests. hammad Hussain Shaheed, tor Sirajul kistan and China. This was on Overseas Pakistanis, year and IPC Ministry is Dr Fehmida Mirza said Nishan-eHaider, for his su- Haq has said by him while meeting Syed Zulfikar Bukhari has looking forward to inviting the importance of Pak-Chi- preme sacrifice in Zafarw- said the pol- China’s Ambassador to Pa- said that the government Chinese Sports experts to na relationship cannot be al-Shakargarh Sector, 1971. iticians have kistan NongRong on Thurs- has sent record breaking ameliorate the sports facil- overemphasized. Both are The ISPR director general to adopt se- day in his office. 0.98 million Pakistanis to ities in the Pakistan Sports all-weather friends and our said; “His fearless actions rious attitude to bring the Both dignitaries discussed get jobs in foreign coun- Complex before the start friendship has stood all the and indomitable courage country out of prevailing matters related to China Pa- tries. Talking to a private of the Games. tests of time. inflicted heavy losses crises. Addressing a meet- kistan relationship. Speak- jointly for regional develop- Pakistan is focusing on news channel, he said This was stated by Federal Dr Fehmida Mirza said to to the enemy and single ing of central leadership at ing during the meeting, the ment. The SAPM discussed economic diplomacy and these Pakistani were sent Minister for Inter-Provin- the ambassador that “your handedly destroyed 16 In- Mansoora on Thursday, he SAPM said that the cordial the Indian dossier. economic security. He men- abroad during its first 18 cial Coordination, Dr Fe- presence in Pakistan will dian Tanks.” The tweet was said the nation was being relations between the two He added that India is try- tioned that Prime Minister months of the incumbent hmida Mirza in a meeting give further impetus to the followed by the hash tag deceived for years in the countries are setting a path ing to sabotage CPEC.But Imran Khan has constituted government. Replying to a with Chinese Ambassador CPEC projects.” While high- # Our Martyrs Our Heroes name of change and on oth- of economic progress in the together Pakistan and Chi- an Economic Outreach Apex question, he said the gov- to Pakistan, NongRong on lighting the importance of er slogans but now the peo- region. China and Pakistan na are ensuring that Indian Committee for this purpose. ernment will use all legal Thursday at IPC Ministry sports in public policy and ple were not ready to listen are united at all fronts and attempts will fail. options for bringing Nawaz in Islamabad. DrFehmida FO slams to the hollow claims of the both countries are working Dr. Moeed Yusuf said that Continued on Page 06 Sharif back to the country. Mirza warmly welcomed Continued on Page 06 political parties. Indian falsehood Inside... Nayyab Ali gets Franco-German HR award CDA’s operation against illegal constructions German Ambassador, Bernhard Schlagheck, and French Ambassador, – Page 02 Marc Baréty, jointly presented this award to Ms Nayyab Ali A vibrant media an essential element issues, MsNayyab Ali has been a resource transgender community. Her expertise, cial committee formed for the review of of a democracy A.M.Bhatti / DNA person for building law enforcement agen- experience and personal journey have led the bill which became the Pakistan trans- – Page 03 cies’ capacities and sensitization across her to become the national coordinator of gender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act ICCI calls for ISLAMABAD: To mark the Human Rights Pakistan and for tackling the political, All Pakistan Transgender Election Net- 2018 and also to create the first school for withdrawal of ban Day, every year since 2016, on 10th of De- institutional and social challenges of the work, to be an active member of the spe - Okara’s transgender community. Saifullah / DNA on indoor dining cember, Germany and France have been German Ambassador, Bernhard Schlagheck, – Page 04 jointly presenting the Franco-German and French Ambassador, Marc Baréty, have ISLAMABAD: Foreign Of- fice has urged India to es- Biden to tone down Prize for Human Rights and the Rule of jointly presented this award to Ms Ali to pay Law to 15 human rights defenders, as a tribute to her inspiring engagement in favor chew the use of false propa- China rhetoric ganda against Pakistan. – Page 05 symbol of the common values carried by of the rights of the members of her commu- Germany and France and an illustration of nity and of vulnerable women and children. At his weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, EU, UK talks their joint commitment to the protection The protection of Human rights is one of go nowhere Foreign Office Spokesper- – Page 06 and promotion of Human Rights. the overarching objectives of France’s and This year, and for the second time since its son Zahid Hafeez strongly Germany’s external action, jointly with condemned India’s repre- Azerbaijan holds creation, the Franco-German Prize for Human the European Union. This strong commit- military parade hensible tactics against Pa- Rights is given to a Pakistani citizen. MsNayy- ment is also reflected in the European Un- kistan that have once again dedicated to victory ab Ali has been presented with this award as ion’s “Generalised Scheme of Preferences – Page 07 been exposed in its latest re- an acknowledgment of her tremendous com- (GSP+)”, granting third countries prefer- port by the EU DisinfoLab. Pakistan-China mitment for the defence and promotion of the ential trade access to the EU market with The spokesperson said ac- TCM training project rights of the transgender community and its the condition of implementing a series of kicks off in Qingdao cording to the EU Group’s inclusion in the Pakistani society. international conventions. Pakistan and Pa- latest report, there is a vast – Page 08 As a researcher and renowned activist kistani people have been beneficiary of the working on gender and minority inclusion European Union’s GSP+ since 2014. Continued on Page 06 IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Friday, December 11, 2020 PML-N’s Briefs MPs submit reisgnations FPCCI to collaborates DNA LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim Gulftic-Eipl League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) Rabia Nusrat, Zaibun Nisa DNA Awan, Tahir Jamil, Irfan Aqeel, Muneeb-ul-Haq and KARACHI: The FPCCI other leaders have submit- and GULFTIC-EIPL have ted their resignations to agreed to collaborate on the party leadership. conducting awareness Several members of the Session on SASO SABER national and provincial Certification and Halal Certification all over Paki- assemblies from Pakistan stan. SASO SABER Certi- Muslim League-Nawaz had fication is mandatory for tendered their resignations every single product to be to the party leadership export in Saudi Arabia,this earlier as well. Those who was stated by Qasir Khan had handed over their res- Daudzai, Vice President ignations included Hina & Incharge FPCCI Capital Pervez Butt, Bilal Akbar, Office in a meeting with Sania Ashiq, Chaudhry Malik Shah Wali Khan, Bashir Virk, Chaudhry CEO of GULFTIC-EIPL ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi exchanging views with Egyptian Azhar Qayyum Nahra, in FPCCI Capital Office, Ambassador to Pakistan, Mr Tarek Mohammad Dahroug at Naval Headquarters Islambad. – DNA Khail Das Kohistani, Sai- Islamabad. Qaisar Khan ful Muluk Khokhar, Afzal Daudzai, Vice President Khokhar, Iftikhar Hussain FPCCI expressed his grati- Chhachar, Hamid Hameed tude that being a Pakistani and Sohaib Berth. Rahee- local company have been la Khadim Hussain, Uzma legally notified by SASO Bukhari, Aniza Fatima, Saudi Standard Metrology Samiullah Khan, Farooq CDA’s operation against Tarar, Chaudhry Bilal Ak- and Authority for the pur- pose of certification. bar, Chaudhry Adil Bakhsh Malik Shah Wali Khan Chatha, Jahangir Khanza- informed that GULF- da, Akhtar Hussain Bad- TIC-EIPL is an accredited shah and Akhtar Memon from Pakistan National of PML-N also submitted Accreditation Council illegal constructions their resignation to party (PNAC) and Gulf Accredi- high command. Pakistan tation Cooperation Coun- peoples Party’s (PPP) Pun- cil (GACC) and issues jab Assembly members Halal Certification on Hassan Murtaza and Ali Gulf Standard Organiza- Haider Gillani, son of former tion (GSO) for Gulf, Saudi Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Arabia and Pakistan Stand- Gillani, submitted their res- ards. At the end Vice Presi- ignations to PPP chairman dent FPCCI said FPCCI will Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. arrange Seminar with relat- ed Association in collabora- Maryam tion with GULFTIC-EIPL and impact of these activ- moves court ities will grow the quality of products and also boost against seizure Pakistan Halal Export. of Nawaz’s PFIA condoles property death of ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mus- Laws here on Thursday. The oper- of CDA against encroachments ation conducted against shops, in sector G-9 for violating the lim League-Nawaz (PML-N) SirajQasimTeli DNA ation was initiated from F series. and all the illegal construction is houses, and class three markets Building By-Laws. Illegal water Vice President Maryam More than 20 illegal constructions underway in the city. The depart- in sectors F-6, F-7, F-8, and F-11. pump was closed to save water. Nawaz has approached an Is- DNA ISLAMABAD: Capital Develop- were demolished during the opera- ment of BCS of CDA has started More than 20 encroachments and In sector I-12, PHA flats and site lamabad accountability court ment Authority (CDA) began op- tion. CDA had sent notices to the operation against all the buildings illegal constructions were demol- office were also sealed during the against seizure of her father LAHORE: Pakistan FMCG eration against the illegal construc- owners of illegal buildings before which were constructed either ished during the operation. Sim- operation. Heavy machinery of Nawaz Sharif’s property in Importers Association tions and all those constructions conducting the operation. without permission of CDA or in ilarly, action taken against 4 ser- the department of MPO was used the Toshakhana reference. (PFIA) has expressed its which are against the Building By According to detail, the operation violation of CDA By-Laws. Oper- vice stations and 01 guest house in the operation. She filed an application in heartfelt sorrow and grief the court on behalf of her over the sudden demise of father. After an initial hear- SirajQasimTeli, a leading ing, Judge Syed Asghar name of business commu- CM condemns Navy takes over command of Ali issued notices to the nity. In a condolence mes- National Accountability Bu- sage here on Wednesday, reau (NAB) and others to Vice Chairman PFIA and politicisation of multinational combined taskforce submit their response to the Convener LCCI Standing application by December Committee for FMCG lauded the outgoing Rear Admi - and adjoining ocean space under 16. Sharif’s seized house in Sector Muhammad Ejaz- corona by pdm DNA ral (LH) Nejat Inanir of Turk - CMF. Prior assuming the Com - Murree is registered in the Tanveer said that Sira- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy ish Navy and his team for their mand, Pakistan Navy has the name of his late wife Begum jQasimTeli had become a never forgive the opposi- assumed Command of Multina- dedicated efforts to achieve set distinction of commanding CTF- Kulsoom Nawaz, the appli- strong voice of business DNA tion over its irresponsible tional Combined Task Force 151 objectives during the tenure of 151 on eight occasions in the cation stated, adding it was community in general and attitude in the wake of a (CTF-151) for the ninth time in command. Commodore Abdul past, which is a manifestation purchased before the date for the people of Karachi LAHORE: Chief Minister second corona attack. This a formal Change of Command Munib re-affirmed his resolve to of the trust among the coalition mentioned in the reference. especially. He said that Punjab Sardar Usman Buz- pandemic has affected the ceremony held at HQ Combined continue with the same spirit and partners. The ceremony was at - The house was divided his untimely death had dar has condemned the whole world but fails to Maritime Forces (CMF), Bah- further highlighted the strong tended by Ambassador of Paki - among the family members created a vaccuum which politicisation of COVID dent the opposition, he rain. Commodore Abdul Munib relationship between Pakistan stan H.E Mr Afzaal Mahmood, after her death and a court could not be fulfilled. He calamity by the PDM and added. The CM advised took over the Command from Navy and the Coalition Maritime Ambassador of Turkey H.E Mr had already given a verdict prayed for the eternal regretted the opposition the people to follow neces- Rear Admiral (LH) Nejat Inanir Forces in pursuit of their com - Kemal Demirciler, Vice Admi - regarding the division, the peace of the departed soul is holding meetings while sary precautionary meas- of Turkish Navy. mon objective for a secure mar - ral Samuel J Paparo US Navy, application said. Pleaded and also prayed that Allah people are catching this ures and remain confined While addressing the audience, itime order in the region. Commander Combined Mari- with the court to set aside almighty give courage to virus. In a statement, the to their homes to remain the incoming Commander CTF- CTF-151 is one of the three time Forces (CMF), Rear Admi - the order regarding the sei- 151, Commodore Abdul Munib Combined Task Forces operat- ral Mohammad Yousif Al Asam, the bereaved family to CM stated playing with the safe from this virus. Sim- zure of the house. In Octo- assured that his team is fully ing under Commander CMF. Its Commander Royal Bahrain Na - ber, the court had ordered bear this irreparable loss lives of the people is no ilarly, they should also with fortitude. geared up to shoulder this sig - mission is to suppress piracy val Force and other senior dip - the authorities concerned politics but sheer impas- follow the policy of social nificant responsibility. He also in Horn of Africa, Gulf of Aden lomats and Naval officers. siveness. The nation will to seize the former prime Waqar terms distancing, he added. minister’s assets. – APP technology as problem CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY solver Opposition and history of MAINTENANCE DIVISION (CIVIL) PARLIAMENT HOUSE. hujaat amza S H Tender Notice political alliances Sealed tenders are hereby invited on percentage basis on NIT cost from the contractors duly enlisted with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in appropriate category & having valid PEC license for the works as detailed below:- Formation of Pakistan Democratic Movement PDM seems like a

Date and Time Date and Time breath of fresh air for the opposition parties The center of at - Earnest Tender S.# Name of work NIT Cost of Receiving of opening of Money Cost tention for opposition is security establishment that is believed of tenders. Tenders Renovation Of Chairman Senate Office, to be real power behind the central government Chairman Senate Retiring Room, Chairman 05-01-2021 05-01-2021 1 Waiting Area, Deputy Chairman Senate Rs. 17,501,990/- Rs. 400,040/- Rs. 5000/- at At Office, Senator Service Centre at Parliament 11:30 am 12:00 noon reluctant to reach such under different political cratic Action Committee House Islamabad Samreen Ishaq position that could derail scenario although polit- (DAC) for the revival of Renovation up-gradation of litigation branch, fixing of wall paper, rolling blinds in room 05-01-2021 05-01-2021 the democratic political ical parties have compe- democracy which was led No- 141,423, 237, 415, 431-A, 141 sofa and 2 Rs. 2,055,678/- Rs. 6,1678/- Rs. 2000/- at At Chairs upholstery work and provision of e have seen tur- process in Pakistan after tent representation in the by Nawabzada Nasrullah 11:30 am 12:00 noon ISLAMABAD: Chairman bulent situation the departure of General constituent assemblies Khan. different furniture items for NA Sectt at Technology Movement Pa- P/House IBD in the politics Musharraf in 2008. and have hold up in the In 1977 when Zulfiqar Ali 05-01-2021 05-01-2021 W Up-gradation of general entry gate No-05 kistan Waqar Zaka has said 3 Rs. 1,809,413/- Rs. 54,282/- Rs. 2000/- at At of Pakistan since its in- Formation of Pakistan power structure as well. Bhutto completed his five- and provision of furniture at P/House, IBD that the use of technology 11:30 am 12:00 noon dependence. If we look Democratic Movement Pakistan have a history of year term and parliamen- can solve common problems at the current political PDM seems like a breath political alliances. First tary elections were held 1. Tender Forms / Documents can be purchased on cash payment (Non-refundable) for the work mentioned above from of Pakistan. In this regard, scenario of our country, of fresh air for the oppo- alliance of Pakistan was but polls were marred the office of Deputy Director (Civil) Parliament House CDA. Last date for submission of applications for purchase of in collaboration with Tech- our political system is di- Tender Form / Documents is 01-01-2021 (12:00 noon). No tender Form will be sold / issued after 01-01-2021. nology Movement Pakistan, sition parties The center formed against military by allegations of massive vided into many political of attention for opposition rule of Ayub Khan in 1964 rigging and several op- 2. Application for issuance of tender documents shall accompany the name, address(s), signature of contractor, valid the students of NED Univer- parties which are divid- enlistment / renewal of Firm with PEC & Completion certificate of similar nature of work done during last 3 years. sity have developed the first is security establishment when five political parties position parties formed 3. The owner of the Firm should submit the application and collect the tender by himself. In case of authorized person, ed on the basis of their that is believed to be real formed an alliance and alliance and named it as authority letter (regarding the particular work) in favour of the person deputed on the letter pad of the firm in machine to make water by required along-with copy of CNIC subject to verification from the original CNIC. freezing air moisture. Chair- ideologies, sects, and power behind the central named it as Combined Pakistan National Alliance priorities but when it 4. Earnest Money in the shape of Call Deposit bearing Name of Firm in favour of Deputy Director (Civil) Parliament man Technology Movement government. This unfa- Opposition Parties (COP). (PNA). Alliance rejected House, CDA from local scheduled Bank of Islamabad must accompany with the application. Without call deposit no Pakistan Waqar Zaka said comes to their concerns miliar stance of the oppo- It was an intimidating the results of the election application for issuance of tender will be entertained. Cash / cheque will not be accepted. that this machine is used by or that serves their polit- sition alliance has become alliance with its roots in of 1977. It was different 5. If any contractor wants to participate in tender opening process through their representative, they should issue the people in the backward ical interests all the po- a clarion call but whether East and West Pakistan. type of alliance as it was authority letter on letter head pad of the firm depicting complete valid address & contact numbers along with attested areas of Pakistan where litical parties are on one this could help provoke Alliance put up the name not against military rule copy of CNIC. there is a shortage of water page recently we have masses it is the real test of Fatima Jinnah against or establishment rule in 6. Tenders for the works mentioned above will be received and opened by the Director (Coord) P/House, CDA on due date due to lack of pipelines. He exceptional example of of the opposition. Ayub Khan for presiden- politics it was against ci- and time in presence of contractors or their authorized representative who care to attend. Pakistan Democratic 7. The contractors who are interested to participate in above mentioned tenders they will have to submit their experience said that this machine is Making and breaking of tial elections. It was an vilian government which certificates of completed work of similar nature, list of employees and machinery while submitting application otherwise very suitable for Tharparkar Movement PDM. Under political alliances is not a unusual election in which had affected trading and tender will not be issued. Cholistan and other back- the banner of PDM we new hall mark in the poli- only 80,000 basic demo- business classes by Bhut- 8. The contractor will submit the documents as per item No. 16 of instructions of tender documents along with their ward areas. Waqar Zaka have seen opposition tics of Pakistan. Different crats who were members to’s radical nationalization tender, without which tender will be liable for rejection. said that the Technology in the mood of giving types of alliances were of urban and regional of industries and private 9. In case the total bid amount is less than 10% below the NIT amount, the bidder shall submit call deposit as Movement Pakistan is work- tough time to the pres - formed when political councils and set up elec- enterprises. As a result of performance security equal to the difference between NIT amount and total quoted amount less 10% of NIT amount. ing not only on cyberspace, ent federal government parties were not given ad- toral college for assembly long protests of PNA Bhu- This call deposit shall be in addition to the earnest money for the work and shall be deposited at the time of submission PayPal, cryptocurrency, by their strong multi - equate representation in and presidential elections. tto agreed for negotiations of bids. Bids not carrying the performance security shall be rejected. The performance security of the successful bidder Amazon without winning party alliance. shall be released after completion of the project. parliament and democrat- During campaign Ayub and both sides reached on 10. Security Clearance of firm is mandatory. The Security clearance shall taken from AIG, Special Branch through the elections but also using Pakistan Democratic ic process hold off under Khan declared Fatima holding of fresh elections. technology to benefit people Parliament House Authorities that should include security clearance of representative, Engineers and work etc. without Movement (PDM) has authoritarian rules. Politi- Jinnah as “foreign agent”. Movement for the res- Security clearance the firms shall not be allowed to participate in the tenders. of most backward areas by adopted 26 points res- cal alliances always reach Amid the allegations gen- toration of democra- 11. PEC Certificate & Professional Tax Certificate in original will be seen before issuance of Tender. helping people who are not olution and at the top the dead end once the eral Ayub Khan won the cy (MRD) was formed 12. CDA may reject all bids or proposals at any time prior to acceptance of bid or proposal. The CDA shall upon request even on social media. He it describes as “select- objective are achieved by election of 1965. against military regime communicate, to any supplier or contractor who submitted a bid or proposal, but is not required to justify those said that the manufacture grounds. ed prime minister” and political coalition, these In 1967 after two years’ of General Zia ul Haq. In of such machines at the calls for the end of the 13. 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METROLITEFriday, December 11, 2020 Postal Rest Briefs Houses A vibrant media an essential available AIOU for general organizes element of a democracy public online ISLAMABAD: Postal Rest workshop Houses available in all four British High Commission Holds Roundtable on Media Freedom provinces including Azad concerns around censor- Jammu Kashmir (AJK) and DNA DNA ship and self-censorship and Gilgit Baltistan at affordable the roundtable discussed rates for the general public. 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Women have an Category-A Rest Houses are attend the workshop(s) of with a particular focus on important role to play in the available in Karachi City, their respective courses in women journalists. media, and should be able to Multan, Jhelum, Mianwa- spring 2020 semester owing The event, chaired by the do so on an equal basis with li, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, to constraint(s) of any kind. Deputy High Commissioner their male colleagues. The NathiaGali, Hyderabad, These workshops would be Alison Blackburne, brought UK has long promoted and de- Sukkur, Shadman Lahore, conducted online on Aaghi together prominent jour- fended media freedom, both Lahore Cantt, Sialkot GPO, LMS portal from December nalists and media freedom at home and in supporting the Sialkot Cantt., Faisalabad 11- 16, 2020. According to activists. The list of those development of a strong and GPO and Quetta. Cate- a notification issued by the attending were: Miss Meh- independent media around gory-B Rest Houses are Directorate of Regional Ser- mal Sarfaraz, Miss Benazir the world, including in Paki- available in Attock, Murree vices, usernames and pass- Shah, Miss Tanzeela Mazhar stan. We remain strongly com- GPO, Chitral, Abbottabad, words have been shared and Miss Nighat Dad. mitted to media freedom, and Ayubia, Kohat, D.I.Khan, with such students which Deputy High Commissioner to championing democracy Mirpurkhas, Sorab, Amri, are required for gaining ac- Alison Blackburne raised and human rights.” Taftan, Qallat, Muzaffara- cess to Aaghi LMS portal. b a d , M i r p u r , K o t l i , G i l g i t , The university has, further, Sust, Skardu, Gujrat, Sar- instructed the all such stu- ECP to godha and Layyah dents not to deposit any fee Pharmaceutical President allows While Category-C Rest for the said workshop(s) and continue Houses serve the gener- the same would be charged al public in Pindi Point at the time of issuance of playing role in 15-day extension Murree, Saidu Sha- degree. However, if any stu- exports to Nigeria r i f , B a n n u a n d Z i a r a t . dent has, already, deposited elevating HR The present government the fee, he/she keep fee ISLAMABAD: Election Com- for appeals had been opened Postal challan form in safe custody mission of Pakistan (ECP) Rest Houses, across the which would be acceptable increased that aimed at facilitating will continue playing its role country located at attractive while clearing the dues DNA litigants during lockdown There are currently over 130 pharmaceutical in elevating human rights in places for the general pub- for degree issuance. The the country by making the as the Institution branch ISLAMABAD: President lic and tourists at cheaper students who have not re- companies in Nigeria but Pakistan Pharmaceutical electoral process more trans- of the Court was closed Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday rates last year. ceived their username and parent and inclusive. This for filing of cases keeping Industry is expected to penetrate through decided to consider the Spokesperson of Pakistan password can access their was stated by Chief Election in view the Limitation Act, appeals and representa- Post said that to promote respective regional offices steady growth into the Nigerian Pharma Industry Commissioner Sikandar 1908. The Limitation Act, tions, which had become tourism in the country and for this purpose. Sultan Raja on Thursday in 1908 provides the time ISLAMABAD: Federal Capital, Islamabad (Pakistan) - Incumbent President (NCP) Chief time-barred due to lock- generate more revenue for a message on International frame in which a remedy Daniel Ilesanmi Imuzie expressed his personal views after a visit to Max Pharmaceuticals down during first wave of the department the initia- Human Rights Day. can be availed. Electric Rawat Industrial Estate, Rawalpindi. He said that the pharmaceutical imports from Paki- pandemic but were filed tive has been taken on the He said that International The President emphasized stan to Nigeria have crossed more than double to US$1.3 trillion during the year 2020.* within 15 days of reverting directions of the Minister Human Rights Day reminds that as restricted movement fan exports He added that although there are currently over 130 pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria to normal office working. for Communications and us to protect human rights and scarcity of transport in but Pakistan Pharmaceutical Industry is expected to penetrate through steady growth into The President extended Postal Services Murad increase and human value. lockdown led to difficulties, the Nigerian Pharma Industry. the relief to applicants who Saeed. – APP "I would like to endorse the the similar Limitation Act Secretary General (NCP) Engr. Michael Lance Okafor highlighted that Nigeria Pakistan were supposed to file their 11.97% right to vote as the funda- was required to be applied Pharma products have very bright future as petitions and appeals with ISLAMABAD: The exports mental human right. One of on the representations filed Strict action Nigeria and Pakistan have similar disease burden with a significant proportion of deaths his office between March of electric fan from the the most critical ways that with the President Secre- attributable to communicable diseases… 20 to July 30, 2020 – the pe- country witnessed an in- individuals can take part in tariat. To accommodate directed …with Malaria, Diarrhea and Dysentery being common amongst Pakistanis and Nigerians. riod of partial or complete crease of 11.97 percent dur- governmental decision-mak- parties under Limitation He added that there have been many laudable efforts by NAFDAC – the main regulatory lockdown as announced by against over ing the first four months of ing is through voting." Act, the President, there- body in Nigeria - to standardize the pharmaceutical industry despite the fact that Nigeria the federal and provincial financial year (2020-21) as He said that to vote, to be fore, extended the time by has critically low levels of human and infrastructure resources for health care. – DNA governments. speeding compare to the correspond- elected and to have equal ac- approving condonation of President Alvi took the de- ing period of last fiscal year. cess to public service is the delay for the representa- RAWALPINDI: City Traf- cision in line with the pol- The country exported elec- basic right of every citizen. tions and appeals which fic Police (CTP), Speed icy of the government and tric fan worth US $8.575 He said that ECP is firm were filed by August 15, i.e. Camera Squad has been di- SNGPL, SSGC resolved the notification issued by million during July-October in making the electoral within fortnight of the end rected to take strict action Supreme Court of Pakistan (2020-21) as against the process in the country all of lockdown. against over speeding and exports of US $7.658 mil- 168,164 complaints inclusive by encouraging all rash driving. According to lion during July-October segments of society to take Senior Traffic Officer (STO) (2019-20), showing growth had launched the portal these 3,059 were new and part in the electoral course. Modern Economic Rawalpindi Syed Abid Abbas of 11.97 percent, according DNA on October 28, 2018, for 411 were in the process, ac- Shah, the Speed Camera to the Pakistan Bureau of prompt redressal of griev- cording to official data avail- Zones to be developed: Squad had been directed to Statistics (PBS). ISLAMABAD: The two-state ances against the public able with APP. Police arrest conduct regular checking at In terms of quantity, the ex- companies, Sui Northern sector organizations, where Similarly, the SSGC re- Chairman RDA main roads particularly Old Gas Pipelines Limited (SNG- since then around 3 million solved 15,733 complaints, eight POs Airport Road, New Airport ports of electric fan also rose RAWALPINDI: Chairman Rawalpindi Development Author- by 28.97 percent by going PL) and Sui Southern Gas people registered them- out of 17,726 including RAWALPINDI: Police on Road, Taxila, Kalar Syedan Company (SSGC), working selves and reported 2.7 1,106 new. While 887 are ity (RDA) Tariq Mehmood Murtaza has said that modern and Meharabad sector. He up from 435,000 to 561,000, Thursday claimed to have Economic Zones would be developed under Rawalpindi according to the data. Mean- under the Petroleum Divi- million complaints, out of in process. Petroleum Divi- arrested eight Proclaimed informed that the squad is- sion, have so far collective- which 2.5 million have so sion is vigorously pursuing Ring Road project. Tariq Mehmood said that the incum- sued 1267 challan tickets to while, on year-to-year basis, Offenders (POs) including bent government was well aware of the problems being the exports of electric fan ly resolved around 168,164 far been settled. its national role to ensure two most wanted allegedly the rules violators during complaints, out of 173,627, Since the portal’s launch, the sustainable supply of oil faced by the traders and businessmen. He said, “We are last month. grew by 31.95 percent dur- involved in heinous crimes. making all out efforts to provide conducive environment to received through the Paki- the SNGPL has resolved and gas for economic devel- According to Rawalpindi po- He said, the CTP had ing the month of October the business community and special economic zones will stan Citizens Portal. 152,431 complaints, out of opment and growth of the lice spokesman, special raids formed a special camera 2020 as compared to the be developed along Rawalpindi Ring Road like Faisalabad Prime Minister Imran Khan 155,901. Whereas among energy sector in Pakistan. on the directives of City Po- squad to check over speed- same month of last year. Industrial Zone.” He said, all possible steps would be taken lice Officer (CPO) Muham- ing on various roads. The The exports of fan from to implement recommendations of the businessmen. He mad Ahsan Younas were con- CTP were making all out ef- the country during Octo- said, the Punjab government would encourage the indus- ducted by Rawalpindi police forts to control over speed- ber 2020 were recorded at trialists and provide all possible facilities to the investors $1.210 million against the RCB completes 25 to net POs, court absconders ing and violation of traffic and other outlaws. under Ring Road project. Tariq Murtaza said that building rules aimed at minimizing exports of $0.917 million in planning would be finalized in consultation with the Cham- October 2019. Rawat police managed to road traffic accidents. net two A category POs ber of Commerce and the private sector. The project would He said, the Camera Squad On month-on-month basis, projects worth Rs 6m be taken forward with the suggestions, recommendations the exports of electric fan namely Rafaqat Ali and Naz- had been directed to take and consultation from Rawalpindi Chamber and Islamabad however decreased by 29.73 To a question he informed gal structures without fines. akat Ali wanted in a murder strict action in accordance Chamber. He said, the objective to construct the ring road percent during October DNA that the Board has approved The owners of the illegal case. Similarly, Rawat police with the law against over is to improve economic connectivity and road transport 2020 as compared to the as many as 1800 maps of buildings would pay a fee also nabbed three POs of B speeding and wrong over- efficiency in the twin cities, Rawalpindi-Islamabad through exports of $1.722 million in RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi illegal buildings under in of Rs 2500 to have their category identified as Sa- taking. CTP Education constructing a ring road and associated facilities. September 2020, the PBS Cantonment Board (RCB), ongoing amnesty scheme building map made by an jid Mehmood, Muhammad Squad was also making ef- The Punjab government has added 10 new commer- data revealed. – APP Engineering Branch has while nearly 570 maps of approved architect which Iqbal and Tasawar Hussain forts to create awareness completed 25 projects such buildings are under would be submitted to the wanted in different cases. cial and residential zones in the Rawalpindi Ring Road among road users about the worth Rs 6 million during process. He advised the Board for formal approval, Ratta Amral police conduct- Project Economic Corridor (RRPEC). He said, the CM road safety laws. He advised WPC 16 days November. residents to regularize ille- he said and informed that ed a raid and arrested two B had approved the project to ease traffic congestion and the road users to obey traf- According to RCB spokes- gal buildings under amnesty three field offices had been category POs namely Mu- boost economic activity in the region. The authorities fic rules and cooperate with activism man, the Engineering scheme which would contin- set up in Allahabad, hammad Qadeer and Raja concerned had also been directed to begin the project as Traffic Wardens in order to campaign Branch of RCB on the di- ue till December end. Valley Road and 'Baraf Kha- Mehboob wanted in a fraud soon as possible, he added. The Punjab government has reach their destinations safe rectives of Cantonment The amnesty scheme for na, Masrial Road' to facilitate case. City police apprehend- released Rs6.7 billion for land acquisition, he said add- and sound. – APP concluded Executive Officer had illegal domestic structures, the residents. He said, spe- ed a B category accused ing, the project will give a new look to the city. Landfill launched various projects launched by RCB had been cial awareness campaign had namely Amirzada against sites would also be identified under a section of the bay IHC seeks ISLAMABAD: Women Par- including repair work of extended until December also been launched through whom a theft case was where solid waste management and dumping sites would liamentary Caucus 16-days roads and streets and im- 31. He informed that the banners, posters and news- registered in City Police also help in keeping the area clean, he said. Tariq Mur- compliance activism campaign against provement of water supply board had launched an am- papers ads. He said, the Station. He said, the police taza informed that 65.6 kilometre (km) long Ring Road women violence concluded lines worth Rs 6 million in nesty scheme for illegal Board was giving approval of crackdown against criminals would have six lanes on each side like the motorway. The in missing here on December 10 on In- Masrial Road, Ilyas Colony, residential buildings under the maps of illegal buildings would continue and the out- service roads would also be constructed along the main ternational Human Rights Shalley Valley, Range Road which the owners had been particularly residential with- laws would be sent behind road while RDA would plant 0.15 million saplings on the person case day which was started on and Bhatta Chowk areas. asked to legalise their ille- in three days. the bars. – APP entire route of the signal-free corridor. – DNA ISLAMABAD: The Islam- Nov 25 on International abad High Court (IHC) on day of elimination of vio- Thursday directed the law lence against women. enforcement agencies to The 16-day activism cam- comply with the production paign, aimed to address vio- orders pertaining to the lence against women. Pfizer hands PRCS Rs 20 million grant missing person Imran Khan Talking to APP,Secretary CEO Pfizer Pakistan S.M Wajeeh handed the certificate to Chairman PRCS Abrar ul Haq within five weeks. Women Parliamentary Cau- The Registrar of Commis- cus (WPC), Munaza Hassan in a simple ceremony held at the National Headquarters (NHQ) here on Wednesday sion of Inquiry on Enforced said that WPC committed to needs of PRCS, which is making relent- Disappearances appeared work on women rights, par- Staff Report less effort to minimize the spread of the before Chief Justice Athar ticularly, focusing on domestic virus within communities and strengthen Minallah, who heard the violence that reported in rural ISLAMABAD: Pfizer Foundation has for- the healthcare system against the future case, and submitted the areas. Adding she said that mally handed a PKR20 million ($123,671) public health threats. copy of production orders WPC would play an active role donation certificate to Pakistan Red Cres- The grant will also contribute towards ca- issued by the commission. in freeing the country from cent Society (PRCS). pacity enhancement of PRCS’ Rawalpindi To a court’s query regard- all forms of gender-based vio- CEO Pfizer Pakistan S.M Wajeeh handed Corona Care Hospital (RCCH) by setting ing police investigation, the lence and discrimination. the certificate to Chairman PRCS Abrar up a special ward and covering its operating investigation officer said She indicated that violence ul Haq in a simple ceremony held at the expenses for six months. that they had also reached against women was the National Headquarters (NHQ) here on Abrar ul Haq acknowledged Pfizer’s global the same conclusion like most pervasive violation of Wednesday. contribution for COVID 19, particularly for the commission. The pro- human rights worldwide. Acting Secretary General Dr Adeel Nawaz, Rawalpindi Corona Care Hospital. duction orders directed to She informed that the 16 Advisor on Coordination and Transforma- “PRCS, being an auxiliary to the govern- produce the missing person Days campaign was used as tion Col (Retd) Shahrukh, Advisor on Re- ment, is at the forefront of fighting this pan- within six weeks. an organizing strategy by in- source Mobilization Amjad Pervez and offi- demic and augmenting the government’s The court observed that it dividuals and organizations cials of PRCS were present on the occasion. response to the disease,” he said. was an appropriate order around the world to call for The PKR20 million grant has been routed S.M Wajeeh said Pfizer had been operating and it would for remaining the prevention and elimina- through the International Federation of Red in Pakistan for over 60 years and is fully five weeks for its imple- tion of all forms of violence Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). committed to serving the patients through mentation. The court then against women. – APP The grant will help address the urgent its innovative solutions. adjourned the case. – APP IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Friday, December 11, 2020

Secy APNS Briefs condoles EU-Pak body ICCI calls for withdrawal death of Saeed Abbassi censures India “Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Paki- for misguiding stan Newspapers Society world of ban on indoor dining has expressed profound grief on behalf of APNS Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan demanded that the said notification should be withdrawn immediately to save the busi- Office Bearers and mem- DNA nesses from further troubles. He said this while addressing a gathering of traders in F-10 Markaz, Islamabad bers of the Executive ISLAMABAD: EU-Pak Committee over the sad Friendship Federation Eu- demise of Mr. Saeed Ab- rope Chairman Chaudhry basi, brother-in-law of Perveiz Iqbal Losar Thursday Raja Mehtab Khan, Chief censured India for misguiding Editor, Ausaf Group. the European Union (EU), The APNS has offered United Nations and even its condolence to the be- own people about Pakistan reaved family and prayed by publishing fake news. The that Almighty Allah rest condemnation came in the the departed soul in eter- backdrop of an investigative nal peace and give them report, issued by the EU courage and patience to Disinfolab to reveal India’s bear the loss. information warfare against Pakistan. Commenting on Police launch the latest report of EU Disin- folab, Losar in a news release search said India had been misguid- ing the EU for the last 15 operation in years. He said India had been Pirwadhai using 750 media houses and registered 550 websites late- ly to peddle its anti-Pakistan DNA propaganda. More than 10 RAWALPINDI: Police Non-governmental organi- on special directives of zations were being used by City Police Officer (CPO) India for the purpose, he add- Rawalpindi on Thursday ed. The chairman maintained launched a search oper- that the main purpose of Indi- ation in Pirwadhai Bus an propaganda was to isolate Stand and adjoining are- Pakistan from the world but as in the jurisdiction of in fact it had isolated itself by Pirwadhai Police Station, doing so. He said India can- said a police spokesman. not hide its terrorist armed He informed that heavy forces’ atrocities in Indian police contingent, Elite Illegally Occupied Jammu & Force, Special Branch Kashmir (IIOJ&K) with such personnel and Ladies type of propaganda. police under the super- vision of SHO Pirwadhai SC reserves Police Station conducted operation in the area and decision drawn immediately to save Ahmad Khan was elected thanked the ICCI delegation face more problems. searched 15 hotels and 70 DNA the businesses from further as President, WaqarBakhta - for visiting their market to ICCI Vice President Ab - shops while 385 persons on bench’s troubles. He said this while wari Senior Vice President, congratulate the new team dul Rehman Khan, Founder were also interrogated. formation ISLAMABAD: SardarYasirI- addressing a gathering of Chaudhry Farooq Hussain of TWA F-10 Markaz. They Group Chairman MianA - According to Superinten- lyas Khan, President, Islam - traders in F-10 Markaz, Is - Vice President, MianSaf - said that ICCI has always kramFarid, Mohammad Ejaz - dent Police (SP) Rawal, Faiz Isa case abad Chamber of Commerce lamabad. He visited F-10 dar Ali Coord Secretary, been cooperating with mar - Abbasi, Zafar Bakhtawari the search operations to net criminals and pro- and Industrysaid that due Markaz Islamabad leading a KashifSabri Finance Secre - ket association of F-10 Mar - and MianMaqbool also con - claimed offenders were DNA to the lockdowns in the past delegation of ICCI and con - tary, AsgharAbbasi Infor- kazand hoped that it would gratulated the newly elected and the spike in the 2ndwave regularly being conduct- gratulated the newly elect - mation Secretary, Chaudhry continue to cooperate with Office Bearers of TWA, F-10 ed under National Action ISLAMABAD: The Su- of Covid-19 pandemic, busi - ed Office Bearers of Trad - ZiaullahHinjra Joint Secre - it in resolving the key issues Markazand said that ICCI preme Court on Thursday Plan in different areas of ness activities have declined ers Welfare Association on tary and Malik Sultan Ijaz of traders. They expressed has always been playing a the district particularly to reserved its decision regard- significantly. However, in their remarkable victory in Additional Secretary of Trad - displeasure over the notifi - positive role for the develop - ing formation of a bench for ensure law and order. these tough conditions, the the election. Vice President ers Welfare Association F-10 cation issued by the district ment works in markets. They hearing review petitions in district administration has Justice Qazi Faez Isa case. ICCIAbdul Rehman Khan, Markaz, Islamabad. Tahir administration to ban the said that SardarYasirIlyas issued a notification banning A six-member larger SC Founder Group Chairman Abbasi Group Chairman and indoor dining at restaurants Khan President ICCI along 8 gamblers bench headed by Justice indoor dining in restaurants, MianAkramFarid, Muham- Akbar Siddique Patron Chief and prohibition on open with the Chairman CDA was Umar Ata Bandial and while open dining in restau - mad IjazAbbasi, Zafar Bakht - were also present on the oc - dining after 10 pm and de - visiting various markets to rounded up comprising Justice Sardar rants has been prohibited awari, Khalid Chaudhry, casion. manded that the ICT Admin - assess the conditions of mar - with cash Tariq Masood, Justice Mu- after 10 pm, which was not Naveed Malik, Mehboob Ahmad Khan, President of istration should immediately kets so that CDA could start nib Akhtar, Justice Mazhar understandable. Therefore, Ahmad Khan, Rana Qaiser, Traders Welfare Associa - withdraw the notification the required development Alam Khan Miankhel and he demanded that the said Saeed Khan, Chaudhry Javed tion F-10 Markaz and Tahir in question, otherwise, the works in markets on priority DNA Justice Sajjad Ali Shah notification should be with - and others. Abbasi, Group Chairman business community would basis to facilitate the traders. RAWALPINDI: Police heard the review petitions have arrested eight gam- filed by Justice Qazi Faez blers and recovered Rs Isa, Mrs Sarina Isa and dif- Fawad visits 20,290 cash stake money, ferent bar associations of six mobile phones and the country. The petitioners GITEX German ambassador hosts other items from their have challenged the June possession. 19 split order of a 10-mem- Technology According to Police ber bench on the petitions Week 2020 reception for participants spokesman, Ratta Amral filed against a presidential police acting on a tip-off reference that sought Jus- conducted a raid in its tice Isa’s removal due to his DNA ISLAMABAD: Ambassador jurisdiction and arrested failure to mention his family Schlagheck hosted a few eight gamblers namely members’ foreign proper- ISLAMABAD: Paki- participants of the first Afzal Ahmed, Aftab, Mu- ties in his wealth statement. stan’sFederal Minister of batch of ShanaBashana – a hammad Pervaiz, Kamran The bench observed that it Science & Technology,- project jointly launched by Khan, Tanveer, Waqas, would announce the deci- Fawad Chaudhry,recently Siemens and GIZ and fund- Rub Nawaz and Ali Raza sion at an appropriate time visited GITEX Technology ed by Federal Ministry for who were allegedly in- after considering the argu- Week 2020 held in Dubai, Economic Cooperation & volved in betting while ments of the lawyers. UAE. During his visit, the Development to address playing cards. Police also During the course of minister met with Charles the gender bias that exists recovered Rs 20,290 cash proceedings, the Advo- Yang, President of Huawei in women’s access to skills stake money, six mobile cate-on-Record said Su- Middle East, who offered development and participa- phones and other items. preme Court Bar Associa- the ministera closer view tion in labour market. A case has been regis - tion (SCBA) President Latif of cutting-edge 5G tech- The Shana Bashana project tered against all the ac - Afridi could not appear due nologies, cloudand AI offers technical and voca- cused while further inves- to illness. Justice Bandial platforms, smart office tional training to females in tigation is underway. observed that the court solutions, as well as smart non-traditional fields of work, Superintendent Police wanted to ask some ques- city and smart education- and then places them at the (SP) Rawal appreciat- tions from Latif Afridi, who solutions for an increasing- Siemens offices in Islama- ed the police team and also could not appear on the ly digital world.Spacelee, bad and Karachi as interns. directed to accelerate previous date of hearing. Vice President of Huawei This program will create an crackdown against out- Mentioning Zulfikar Ali Middle East, and Mark enabling environment for laws, he added. Bhutto’s case, he asked Ad- Meng, CEO of Huawei Pa- women to join the TVET vocate Munir A Malik, coun- kistan, were also present workforce and enhance their 56,000 sel for Justice Qazi Faez Isa, during the showcase. economic security. Above to read paragraph 27 of Jus- The minister thanked Hua- all, the project challenges COVID-19 tice Dorab Patel in the Bhu- wei for its continued invest- gender stereotypes and pro- tto review case decision and ments in Pakistan and sup- motes equal opportunities suspects sought his opinion about the port for the development of for men and women in all occupations! – DNA composition of the bench. Pakistan’s ICT Industry. reported MoHR DNA celebrates RAWALPINDI: Around 56678 COVID-19 suspects int’l human 10th Pakistan Mountain Festival kicks off have been brought to the quarantine facilities of rights day It was a rare opportunity for the very busy female art teachers who hardly find time to the district, out of which ISLAMABAD: The Ministry continue exploring their own creative passion. Most of the time, they are teaching and 10476 cases were tested of Human Rights in collabo- positive who were provid- ration with UN Women held grooming their students and taking care of their families ed the required treatment an event at the Shaheed and 8885 discharged af- Benazir Bhutto Centre for diha Usman, Mariyam Mush - to continue exploring their tion efforts through aestheti - programme to be able to de - ter recovery. According Women to commemorate DNA taq, Fizza Azhar, Shumaila, own creative passion. Most cally enriched visuals. There velop and groom a devoted to daily situation report Human Rights Day and and Abeera Habib. Pakistan of the time, they are teaching is a need to engage and sensi - group of art-activists to en - issued by Directorate of mark the end to 16 days of ISLAMABAD: The 10th edi - Mountain Festival is an an - and grooming their students tise teachers their active role gage youth and their families Public Relations(DPR) activism campaign against tion of Pakistan Mountain nual flagship event of De - and taking care of their fam - in the conservation efforts. in awareness raising. This Punjab, results of 1649 gender-based violence. The Festival kicked off with an on - velopment Communications ilies. On-the-spot painting for A sensitised teacher is more way, outreach can also be people were awaited theme for the event was line exhibition of paintings ti - Network (Devcom-Pakistan) art teachers was a creative effective than anyone else in established in the communi - while 44940 were de - “Strengthening Access to tled “The Colours of Margalla to celebrate the United Na - retreat and continuity of their the society because of the so - cation of climate change and clared negative. “Present- Justice for Survivors.” Hills” on Thursday. As many tions International Mountain expression for the projection cial status that a teacher en - other relevant subjects. ly 73 C virus confirmed The event featured the inau- as 17 oil-on-canvas paintings, Day (IMD) that is marked and mainstreaming of the joys in the society.” Beenish Ali, one of the par - patients were admitted in guration of a new computer one each of an artist from worldwide on December 11. mountain’s ecosystems. I be - Riffat Ara Baig, coordinator of ticipants said, “I would like to various quarantine facil- lab at the Shaheed Benazir twin-cities of Rawalpindi and Devcom-Pakistan is the only lieve that art can be used in the competition said, “It was say thanks for organizing and ities of the district while Bhutto Centre for Wom- Islamabad, have put on dis - organization in Pakistan that multiple ways to enhance aes - quite unusual for the art teach - arranging such a competition 1061 were quarantined in en by Minister for Human play on the Facebook page of celebrates mountains and its thetics in society leading to ers to take part in the com - to appreciate nature, and espe - isolation at homes. Rights, Dr Shireen Mazari. the Pakistan Mountain Festi - people and culture very reli - conservation and protection petition when they organise cially in this time and age when Meanwhile Chief Ex- Speaking at the event, the val. The paintings are done giously since 2002 – the Inter - of nature to cleansing of the such events for their students. life is going on so speedily that ecutive Officer Health Minister emphasized the in a live painting competition national Year of Mountains. social environment. Competing to explore and be we don’t have time to stand Authority Dr Sohail three areas of focus of the in the Margalla Hills National Briefing about the painting He said, the work is very recognised for their creativity and stare and appreciate the Chaudary talking to APP Ministry of Human Rights Park. The objective of the ac - exhibition, Devcom-Pakistan meaningful and up to quality as experienced teachers and beauty of nature, it has been a said that the number of C i.e. on overcoming gaps in tivity was to capture the beau - Executive Director Munir standards but due to new nor - practicing artists, the response wonderful platform for the na - cases are considerably in- legislation, strengthening ty and the biological diversity Ahmed said, “The artists did mal we have to go for an on - has been very exciting and en - ture lovers. Nature can have a creasing as the 2nd wave implementation, and in- of the mountain environment. these paintings on three dif - line exhibition instead of an couraging. The enthusiasm of profound effect on our senses; of pandemic was more creasing awareness about The participating artists ferent spots in the Margalla art gallery just to observe the the art teachers showed their the gateways from the outer deadly compared to the human rights. are Riffat Ara Baig, Marri - Hills National Park. We invit - SOPs against the Covid-19. passion to be competitive even world to the inner were really Dr :Mazari emphasized the previous one in Pakistan. am Rasool, Beenish Azam, ed all the female art teachers However the effort is to envi - in this phase of life.” enjoyable. Everything was posi- importance of increasing He advised the residents Saima Ashraf, Beenish Ali, of the twin cities to take part ronmentally sensitise teach- Ms. Baig said that several tive and well organized, and the to wear of face masks, reporting on the Ministry’s Mahsoun Mustafa, Mobin Ab - 1099 human rights helpline in it. It was a rare opportunity ers especially those teaching art teachers have asked to feedback on what was happen - maintain social distance bas, Sana Sagheer, Samina and application. – APP for the very busy female art art. They can give a push to expand the scope of the initi - ing the entire way was an awe - and avoid visiting crowd - Azhar, Sadia Ali, Fadia, Ma - teachers who hardly find time the environmental conserva- ative to make it a permanent some experience.” ed places. Friday, December 11, 2020 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The end game Deputy Editor: Abid Raza A Proud Moment OW will things end as the tussle between the PDM and the ORMER World Champion Jahangir Khan’s re-elec- PTI government continues? At its meeting on Tuesday, the ABC CERTIFIED tion as the World Squash Federation emeritus PDM made it clear that it intended to hand in resignations president for a seventh consecutive term is a Hfrom the National Assembly and all provincial assemblies, including Vol: 01 Issue: 221 F proud moment for the champion and Pakistan. The six- the Sindh Assembly, by the 31st of December. Prime Minister Im- Email: [email protected] ran Khan has responded to this by saying that he will not be moved time world champion stands out as one of the greatest by the mass walkout from the assemblies should they take place, Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 sports heroes Pakistan has ever produced. Jahangir’s and will simply call a by-election. Of course, this is not entirely in Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad illustrious career also shows the potential our country Imran’s hands. The Election Commission has to decide when and has in sports other than cricket. how to hold so large a by-election; to be very honest, the whole by-elections exercise seems almost impossible to pull off, and also However, the current situation of sports in the country is there are other dangers for the ruling party. With a narrow majority abysmal. The government’s little to no patronage and the in the National Assembly, the question arises of even a small num- dearth of sporting facilities have left the country’s gyms and ber of defectors being able to alter a majority in the House and how playing grounds in a dilapidated condition. Pakistani athletes things could change for the worse for the ruling party. and sportsmen say that they cannot compete in international The real question facing the nation at the moment is how things are competitions with outdated equipment and obsolete training going to pan out from this point on. The resignations will come only after the gathering in Lahore and then the long march to Islamabad methods. Successive governments have remained indiffer- which is still scheduled to take place. We do not know how this will ent to the plight of sports other than cricket in Pakistan. No go, whether there will be attempts to block it or if the government wonder then, to see the declining performance of our sport- will allow it to proceed. But eventually, some end has to be found to spersons. Pakistan’s current Prime Minister, Imran Khan, the standoff. It cannot continue endlessly. Imran Khan has suggested was a great sports icon for the country’s youth. Though PM he is willing to talk on all issues except the NRO which he insists the Khan said in the past that he would revive the diminishing PDM is attempting to seek. The PDM has denied this. It has also not backed Imran’s claims that if NAB is demolished the opposition opportunities in the industry, however, nothing changed on will return readily to the assemblies. It is not easy to topple a gov- the ground in two-and-a-half years. ernment. The question also is: what happens post resignations? Has Worth noting is the fact that Pakistan’s sports budget is the the opposition figured out all scenarios – including one in which one lowest in South Asia. Little funding to the sports industry is party from the opposition may be coaxed into backing off? What then? the reason behind our inability to regain our lost prestige If a new election does indeed become the only way out, will its re- in the world of sports. Due to a lack of funding and patron- sults be any different to what we have at present? After all, the same manner in which the government was allegedly (as per the opposi- age, so many potential greats like Jahangir Khan never get tion) elected this time around may come into play again. There’s discovered. Many gifted players’ talent has gone wasted due also a crucial issue of whether members of the establishment will to our lack of attention. Only the present government can take part in any talks that could be held and what their role will genuinely recognise and hone sporting talents in the coun- be. There is too much uncertainty at the moment on what is to try. The efforts in sports must be top-down. The state must happen next. On a larger scale it is also true that the uncertainty is damaging the country. The government must play a role in this own neglected games; it should set aside provisions for this and persuade the opposition to either move towards talks for a res- purpose. And while making efforts to rekindle the spirit of olution that includes a constitutional path for the country, a truth sports in the youth, the government must also engage the commission, and an end to institutional interventions in politics. private sector in the process. Biden to tone down China rhetoric HAT will President-elect Joe Biden in a Wall Street Journal op-ed last week: “If I seek to confront China through multilat- Afshin Molavi do on China? The answer to this could communicate one thing to the Ameri- eral alliances of “like-minded” states, and W question will define the future of can people from this unique vantage point, it will likely lower the rhetoric. Dean Cheng, our global economy and geopolitics over is that the People’s Republic of China poses a China scholar at the Heritage Foundation the next decade and beyond. After all, when the greatest threat to America today.” in Washington, told me that the Biden team the world’s top two most powerful countries Still, even amid the sanctions, tariffs and fears, is uncomfortable with the framing of China clash, the world feels the tremors and the US-China trade remains robust. In the first as “an enemy” or “adversary,” and does not disruptions. Former US Secretary of State nine months of 2020, China bought nearly want to fall into the “great power competi - Henry Kissinger laid out a worst-case sce- $60 billion of US goods. It has been the third tion” narrative of the Trump years. nario, arguing in a Bloomberg interview last largest export destination for US goods over Interestingly, Biden’s Secretary of State month that “America and China are now the past few years. In the past month alone, nominee Antony Blinken regularly refers to drifting increasingly toward confrontation,” US soybean and corn sales to China have been China as “a major challenge,” rather than a and “the danger is that some crisis will oc - exploding, and many leading US companies — major adversary or enemy. Expect the Biden cur that will go beyond rhetoric into actual stricken by pandemic pain elsewhere — have team, as Cheng said, to downplay the Cold military conflict.” Chillingly, he said the reported strong earnings in China. War narrative. Cheng also notes that the countries could be sliding “into a catastro- However, the confrontation has been growing president-elect will want support from China phe comparable to the First World War.” more ominous, with consulates shut down on on climate change. President Donald Trump Even absent a catastrophic First World War- both sides, stern rhetoric flying from official “Given President-elect Biden’s view that cli- put confrontation with type scenario, a confrontational relationship podiums and Twitter feeds, Chinese research- mate change is an existential threat, they will between China and the US has reverbera- ers fleeing the US in their thousands after have no choice but to cooperate with China, China at the center of tions far beyond these two countries. Supply FBI investigations, and proliferating executive the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter,” US foreign policy, and his chains are disrupted, geopolitical alliances orders banning US investment or interaction Cheng told me. But he also noted that China in tested, economies strained, and businesses with high-profile Chinese companies. 2021 is not the same China of the late Obama weapons of choice have shaken. In the Middle East and North Africa So, will President-elect Biden reverse course years, and public perceptions of Beijing have largely been sanctions, (MENA) region, countries are increasingly and slow the slide in ties? The answer is like- shifted dramatically in the US. According to being asked a tough question by Washington: ly yes, but we should not expect a dramatic the latest polling from Pew Research, nearly tariffs, and rhetoric. But it is Are you with us or with them? That is not a course correction. Rather, we will likely see a three out of four Americans have a negative not just Trump. In a series question that MENA leaders — or any lead - lowering of the rhetoric and attempts to work attitude toward China. er — wants to answer. After all, China has with China on issues like climate change. But Broadly speaking, the Cold War analogy is weak. of US national security emerged as a top trading partner and source we should not expect a China “reset.” Friction China and Chinese companies are far more inte- and defense strategy of investment in many countries across the will remain a recurring theme. grated with the US than the Soviet Union ever region, as well as Africa and Asia. Leaders On the campaign trail, Biden and senior for- was. The world can expect continued friction documents, China has from these regions often retort: “Why do we eign policy hands in the Democratic Party between the US and China, but business will not been dubbed a “revisionist have to choose among the giants?” were far more hawkish on China. Kurt Camp - screech to a halt, and the lowering of rhetoric President Donald Trump put confrontation bell, the top Asia official in the State Depart - and a move away from the great power compe- power” in great power with China at the center of US foreign pol- ment under President Barack Obama, in tition narrative will likely lower the pressure on competition with the US. icy, and his weapons of choice have largely September said: “I think there is broad rec - US allies to choose sides. been sanctions, tariffs, and rhetoric. But it ognition in the Democratic Party that Trump – Afshin Molavi is a senior fellow at the US Director of National is not just Trump. In a series of US nation- was largely accurate in diagnosing China’s Foreign Policy Institute of the Johns al security and defense strategy documents, predatory practices.” Hopkins University School of Advanced Intelligence John Ratcliffe China has been dubbed a “revisionist power” News reports quoting Biden foreign policy International Studies and editor and did not mince his words in great power competition with the US. US advisers suggest he will not be quick to re - founder of the “New Silk Road Monitor.” Director of National Intelligence John Rat- move tariffs, though he will not use them in Twitter: @AfshinMolavi when he wrote in a WSJ op-ed cliffe did not mince his words when he wrote the same way Trump has. He will instead – Courtesy Arab News Women & Tech Startups - Barriers & Opportunity

OMEN around the world are increasingly using an indication of growth. Competitions, awards, donor-led possible through their financial inclusion such as having Adnan Mughal technology and adapting it to their needs. Ecom- challenges, investment by multiple national and interna- agency over money, savings, and access to credit. The pro- W merce can particularly help entrepreneurs, espe- tional corporations are examples of these interventions gram aimed at increasing use of tech by women to increase cially women in developing nations’ to overcome the usual bearing fruit. Also, the share of women tech startups in their economic participation. market access and network challenges as internet-based raising investment is improving, albeit slowly. Most wom- The proportion of women having digital skills compared to In the tech startup enterprises can be operated at a very small scale. More- en-led startups that have attracted investment belong to the men is perceived to be quite low in Pakistan, which prevents over, e-commerce also reduces the cost associated with e-commerce sector, health and health-tech, and education them from adopting technology in digital entrepreneurship. space, women geographic distances, which implies potential gains for and ed-tech. There is also a rise in international as well as Presence of women in specialized areas that precondition Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) (includ- private sector initiatives to support women entrepreneurs higher level education will grow with increase in female entrepreneurs continue ing women owned/led enterprises) as they can go global especially in the tech space. graduates in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathe- more easily. With digital technology, women have been SheLovesTech (2019) a global platform for internation- matics (STEM) subjects. Developing the passion and intro- to face discrimination able to expand economic activity and increase outreach al tech companies, investors, entrepreneurs, startups, ducing and exposing young women to STEM subjects and at a minimal cost. However, gender disparity in Pakistan and consumers to promote technology for women and opportunities at an early stage and university level will help in opportunities and has a significantly low ranking in the Global Gender Gap by women. It recently held a competition in Pakistan and address some underrepresentation. Co-operation between Index 2020, only ahead of Iraq and Yemen – with limited provided winning business grants, and an opportunity IT universities and business enterprises, digital skills ap- benefits offered by ICTs economic opportunities for women. Despite improvement to compete in a global challenge. SheLovesTech has till prenticeships for women and mentorship, financial support, over time, only half of the female population is literate, date disseminated 350+ hours of training and more than and other technical/non-technical support can potentially due to lack of access, compared with 72.5 percent of male population. Female la- 100 hours of mentorship. clear the path toward digital entrepreneurship for women. bour force participation stands at only 20.1 percent. Only #SheMeansBusiness Programme (2019) launched by Women also have less access to other digital learning plat- resources, skills, and 1 percent of women are engaged in entrepreneurial activ- Facebook in partnership with Lahore Women’s Chamber forms. Facilitation in the form of dedicated programs can in- education. A key barrier ities as opposed to 21 percent of men. Majority of women of Commerce is to provide women entrepreneurs with crease the uptake of technology, which can indirectly boost entrepreneurs are operating in the informal (MSMEs) tools, resources, training, and guidance to run a success - their responsiveness to entrepreneurial opportunities. for women entrepreneurs space, and the concentration of women led businesses ful online business. WeCreate Center: It is a community For example, digital divide has been badly exposed during is confined to traditional female sectors such as textiles, center in Islamabad for women interested in entrepre - coronavirus, impacting females harder because of their lim- in the tech space is under- beauty, food, agriculture and vocational training. neurial ventures. The center provides mentoring, train- ited access to the internet and smart devices. In addition, In the tech startup space, women entrepreneurs continue ing, a networking platform, access to media, markets, and new opportunities like digital health and remote learning/ representation in tech to face discrimination in opportunities and benefits offered capital along with the technological tools and resources education have cropped up amid the pandemic, where wom- by ICTs due to lack of access, resources, skills, and educa- needed for developing businesses. en can monetize their skills better if they are better con- knowledge and education. tion. A key barrier for women entrepreneurs in the tech Women in TechPk: Women community offering a plat - nected to digital technology. space is under-representation in tech knowledge and educa- form to discuss professional and career-related issues, Government-focused programmers and schemes dedicated Currently, gender tion. Currently, gender disparity is worst for women in dig- seek advice, find mentors and forge organizational alli - for women-led tech startups can also be an impetus in shift- ital/STEM careers in Pakistan. Only 16 percent of female ances and individual collaborations. WE-NET: Pakistan ing women led businesses from conventional sectors into disparity is worst for computer science graduates are working versus 83 percent Women Entrepreneurs Network for Trade (WE-NET) is more technology related sectors. Tech startups and tech- men. However, the rise of women-led startups in the last a representative platform for women entrepreneurs in nology- enabled entrepreneurship both rely on digital tools women in digital/STEM few years in the tech-space is a silver lining. Technology is trade of goods and services being established with the like a website, smartphone app, telecom, online platforms enabling women entrepreneurs in Pakistan. With the rising support of World Bank Group Pakistan. or complicated management systems like ERP, supply chain careers in Pakistan. variety of women-led small and medium enterprises seen Karandaaz Women Ventures: Previously known as the management, payroll, funding etc. operating online, many women-led startups are creating op- Women Entrepreneurship Challenge - a flagship annual Equal access to these facilities through workshops and Only 16 percent of portunities by using digital technology. These startups are initiative of Karandaaz, provides growth capital and busi - training for the adoption of digital tools will give a push mostly focusing on areas like e-commerce and retail – par- ness development support to women led businesses to to digitally enabled entrepreneurship. Finally, the wid- female computer science ticularly clothing, fashion, accessories, food and catering, demonstrate their commercial viability for investment er ecosystem support, including Karandaaz, will need salon services, event management, health, and education and making their portfolio bankable. to strengthen and increase the financial and technical graduates are working services. While there is no social data to show the number Financial Inclusion of Women Challenge (FIWC) & Digi- support instruments available as well as promote women of women-led startups, the startup.pk directory shows that tal Financial Solutions: Through this focused challenge, role models, women IT experts and IT leaders to encour - versus 83 percent men 20 percent of the startups are founded or co-founded by Karandaaz seeks to support solutions to address the criti- age aspiring female entrepreneurs. women. Also, the rising engagement of the stakeholders is cal issue of women missing out on opportunities otherwise – The writer is a student at QAU. IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Friday, December 11, 2020 CPEC a Briefs flagship project of Vaccine to be Pak, China available in From Page 01 March SAPM mentioned that pur- pose of economic outreach is From Page 01 coordination among various The Special Assistant for relevant federal ministries, pro- Health said that the vacci- vincial departments and others nation campaign would be and for achievement of targets. carried out in three phases. The Chinese Ambassador said The vaccine will be provided that Pakistan need to devel- on an EPI program basis. In the first phase, medical staff op Special Economic Zones will be vaccinated, while in the (SEZs) being set up under the second phase, people over the transformative CPEC. Paki- age of 60 will be vaccinated. stan has special relations and comprehensive strategic part- nership with China. Bill Gates The SAPM underlined the need for China and Pakistan lauds to constantly give message to the world that we stand unit- Pakistan’s ed against all challenges. Both sides also agreed to increase strategy collaboration among think From Page 01 tanks of their countries and to the most vulnerable segments devise a plan for this purpose. of Pakistan’s population bene- fit from its expertise in health, nutrition and financial inclu- Fehmida sion. Imran Khan commended the Gates Foundation’s strong hails advocacy for the provision of Chinese help safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines to all developing coun- From Page 01 tries. He reaffirmed that eradi- diplomacy, Dr Fehmida cation of polio remained a key Mirza said Sports Diplo- priority of the government. ISLAMABAD: Foreign minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi addressed at the concluding session of a panel discussion macy brings nations and Thanking the Gates Founda- on “ the plight of the women in IIOJK” at ministry of foreign affairs. – DNA peoples closer. DrFehmida tion for its critical support in Mirza said that Pakistan can building Pakistan’s emergency learn a lot from the Chinese management capacity for polio model of Economic Zones eradication, the Prime Minis- and for the creation of suc- ter highlighted that anti-polio cessful economic zones, the campaigns are being intensi- establishment of a strong fied across the country. Imran EU, UK talks go nowhere local government system Khan and Bill Gates agreed to is a sine qua non. Through continue working together on Sports diplomacy, Pakistan the shared objectives of eradi- The estranged allies are bitterly at odds over fisheries, a topic politically sensitive for France, agreeing on and China can start exchange cating polio and combating the ways to settle future trade disputes and protecting against price dumping from lower production standards programs of athletes and COVID-19 pandemic. coaches. These initiatives nomic cost of COVID-19. the two sides and it is still unclear from tariffs and quotas – is at stake try bloc. But German Chancellor should be incorporated in DNA “We agreed that the (negotiating) whether these can be bridged,” if there is no agreement. Johnson Angela Merkel, the EU’s most pow- the CPEC phase-II projects. PM appeals teams should immediately recon- said the person, who spoke on said earlier on Wednesday that erful leader, told the Bundestag lower These initiatives will further PDM to LONDON: British Prime Minister vene to try to resolve these essen- condition of anonymity. Brussels wanted Britain to comply house of parliament earlier in the day ossify people to people rela- Boris Johnson and the European tial issues,” European Commission They added Johnson did not “want to with new EU laws in the future or the EU would not risk the integrity tion of both countries. postpone Union’s chief executive gave them- President Ursula von der Leyen leave any route to a possible deal un- be automatically punished, and that of its single market of 450 million selves until the end of the weekend said after the dinner, which she tested” after the premier earlier ina the bloc was insisting that London consumers to accommodate Britain. FO slams rallies to seal a new trade pact after failing described as “lively and interest- the day warned the EU to budge or give up sovereign control over UK “We must have a level playing field, From Page 01 to overcome persistent rifts over a ing”. “We will come to a decision by brace for the most damaging split on fishing waters. “I don’t believe that not just for today but for tomorrow Indian He viewed that the public “frank” and “lively” dinner of turbot the end of the weekend,” she said, December 31 as Britain completes those are terms that any prime min- and beyond … Otherwise, unfair com- gatherings would do nothing on Wednesday. Following Brexit, adding that EU and UK positions its transition out of the bloc. The es- ister of this country should accept,” petition conditions arise to which we falsehood but to enhance the chances Britain drops out of the EU’s trading remained “far apart”. tranged allies are bitterly at odds over he told the British parliament, to cannot subject our companies,” she From Page 01 of spreading virus when the orbit in three weeks. Failure to agree With fears running high of a chaotic fisheries, a topic politically sensitive cheers from politicians in his Con- said of the so-called “ratchet clause” network of fake media outlets, pressure at healthcare system on new rules to govern everything no-deal finale to the five-year Brex- for France, agreeing on ways to settle servative Party. through which the EU is seeking to think tanks and NGOs serving including doctors and nurses from trade to energy ties would snarl it crisis, a senior UK government future trade disputes and protecting He said “a good deal” could still be commit Britain to upgrade in sync Indian interests and involved was already on rise. borders, shock financial markets and source said the leaders’ discussion against price dumping from lower done if the EU scrapped its demands, labour, social and environmental in amplifying malicious con- He said the opposition parties sow chaos through supply chains in a in Brussels was “frank”. production standards. Around $1 tril- but that Britain would prosper with or standards, as well as state aid rules tent against Pakistan. He said could hold gatherings after two world already grappling with the eco- “Very large gaps remain between lion in annual trade – currently free without a trade deal with the 27-coun- for corporate state subsidies. India is not only spreading dis- or three months for sake of information but also abusing people’s lives for what the gov- international institutions in its ernment had already closed desire to malign Pakistan. down educational institutions, Pakistani children ZahidHafeez said such Indian indoor wedding ceremonies Israel, Morocco agree ploys of spreading misinfor- and dining at restaurants. displays arts works mation are doomed to fail. He The prime minister said amid said by spreading falsehoods, the opposition’s public gath- to normalise relations India can neither cast a shad- erings, it was difficult for the at Shanghai art fair ow on the international stature of Pakistan nor can divert the government to justify the en- ty over the Western Sahara, deal aimed at normalising lomatic relations and resume BEIJING: Over 200 art SCO, from an early age, attention of the international forcement of SOPs like social DNA where there has been a dec- relations with Israel. The official contacts with Israel, works by children from shares the principles of community from its horren- distancing on other sectors ades-old territorial dispute others were the United Arab grant overflights, and also di- the Shanghai Cooperation mutual support and calls dous human rights record. like businesses and mosques. RABAT: Israel and Moroc- with Morocco pitted against Emirates, Bahrain and Su- rect flights to and from Israel Organization (SCO) mem- for solidarity. The world is ZahidHafeez said instead of He said the enforcement of co agreed on Thursday to the Algeria-backed Polisario dan. Palestinians have been for all Israelis. ber states including Paki- interconnected more than wasting more time in peddling SOPs during the second wave normalise relations in a deal Front, a breakaway move- critical of the normalisation “They are going reopen their stan, China, Kazakhstan, ever and solidarity and co- falsehoods and fake news, In- was already a challenge across brokered with the help of ment that seeks to establish deals, saying Arab countries liaison offices in Rabat and Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, operation are key to defeat- dia is advised to put its own the world as the people were the United States, making an independent state in the have set back the cause of Tel Aviv immediately with Russia, Tajikistan, India ing a virus that knows no house in order and take care resisting the governments’ Morocco the fourth Arab territory. Trump sealed the peace by abandoning a long- the intention to open embas- and Uzbekistan reflecting borders. of its own issues of poverty, decisions. He said during the country to set aside hostil- agreement in a phone call standing demand that Israel sies. And they are going to the ‘Shanghai Spirit’ was “Organising such exhibi- grave human rights violations, first wave, Pakistan had suc- ities with Israel in the past on Thursday with Morocco’s give up land for a Palestinian promote economic coopera- displayed at the Shang- tions, we give children an exploitation of minority rights cessfully navigated because four months. As part of the King Mohammed VI, a sen- state before it can receive tion between Israeli and Mo- hai Art Fair. SCO Sec- idea of the cultural diversity and rising radicalism. The the people had taken the agreement, US President ior US official said. recognition. roccan companies,” White retary-General Vladimir across the SCO countries, spokesperson said the world precautions as a nation and Donald Trump agreed to rec- Morocco is the fourth coun- Under the agreement, Mo- House senior adviser Jared Norov attended the open- encourage their interest in should take notice of the In- showed discipline. He said the ognise Morocco’s sovereign- try since August to strike a rocco will establish full dip- Kushner told reporters. ing ceremony of the SCO art and the right percep- dian disinformation campaign England and California were children’s art exhibition tion of current issues, and and Pakistan will raise this again under lockdown and Pa- which is part of Shanghai strengthen the bridges of issue at every level. ZahidHa- kistan could avert any worst Art Fair 2020. The SCO friendship, contributing to feez said Pakistan has already scenario just by adhering to pavilion was easily the the continuity of the dia- put forth irrefutable evidence the precautions. The prime largest venue at the event, logue of generations, the extensively documenting In- minister said the indoor gath- taking up more than 300 Secretary-General said. dia’s active planning, promot- erings of the people during square metres of the Na- The event included a col- ing, abetting, financing and winter increased the chanc- tional Exhibition and Con- ourful demonstration of the executing terrorist activities in es of virus spread and any vention Centre in the cen- traditional tea ceremony. Pakistan. He said publication violation of the SOPs would tre of Shanghai. After the ceremony, the of the recent report by the put hospitals under immense On the first day alone, participants visited other EU group only substantiates pressure to make the country more than 20,000 visitors pavilions at the fair and saw Pakistan’s position in front of face difficult time. He said Pa- were able to enjoy the chil- more than 100 works by art- the international communi- kistanis, as nation would have dren’s paintings themed, ists from 35 countries. The ty. Responding to a question to take precautions with use “The world through the SCO pavilion at the Shang- about recent threats from New of face mask above all. He told eyes of children and Rally- hai Art Fair 2020 was set Delhi, the spokesperson said the people that India had faced ing against the epidemic, up by a partner of the SCO Pakistan has consistently been around 150,000 deaths and protecting our common Secretariat for cultural apprising the world about the around 400 people were dying home,” according to a and humanitarian cooper- possibility of India resorting a day in Iran. “(Therefore) We statement issued by SCO ation — the Shanghai Art to false flag operation against will have to assist ourselves if Secretariat here. Fair Company and YYun- Pakistan. He said we forewarn we need Allah’s assistance,” Opening the event, SCO nan Shanghe Culture and the world community yet he remarked Secretary-General Vladimir Sport, with support from again. He said our armed forc- Norov focused on the par- the People’s Government es are fully vigilant and ready ticular importance of hold- of Shanghai. The Shang- PCB Selection to respond to any misadven- ing such events during a hai Art Fair was founded ture or miscalculation by India. Committee period when cultural inter- in 1997 by the Shanghai action is disrupted due to Culture Development likely to be the ongoing coronavirus Foundation and has been Kohli pandemic. He noted the held annually since then. named next need to support and en- The event has gained status consolidates courage children’s love of as a famous international art week art in all forms: exhibition and is dedicated to top spot in “It is gratifying that the compliance with top interna- ICC ODI Sports Desk Queenstown: Day 2 of national team, Shaheens training in Queenstown. – DNA younger generation in the tional standards. – APP LAHORE: The new Pakistan Rankings Cricket Board (PCB) Selec- ISLAMABAD: India skipper tion Committee is likely to Virat Kohli has consolidated be named next week before his No.1 spot in the latest the first Twenty20 Interna- MRF Tyres International tional between Pakistan and Indian govt offers concessions to farmers Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s New Zealand is played. Head “The government is ready to consider any additional objections of the farmers if they have any,” the minister told ODI Batting Rankings issued coach Misbah-ul-Haq’s ten- on Thursday. India captain Vi- ure as Chief Selector of the reporters. The ultimate aim of the legislation, he said, was to increase farmers’ income. “Through these laws the rat Kohli’s two half-centuries national cricket team ended government has eased restrictions on private investment in the agricultural sector,” Tomar said in the recently concluded ODI on November 30 after he re- series against Australia have signed from the position ear- meant to overhaul antiquated public events held by leaders curement where the state the crop-growing states of cemented his spot at the top lier this year in October. DNA procurement procedures and of Prime Minister Narendra set prices would contin - Punjab and Haryana. Following Misbah’s exit, of the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s open up the market. Modi’s ruling party. ue, he added. Farmers on Small farmers fear that ODI Batting Rankings. De- PCB had also reportedly NEW DELHI: India’s agricul - Huge crowds have been out “The government is ready Wednesday rejected earli - once big corporate players discarded the National Se- spite missing the ODI series ture minister said on Thurs - on the streets around Delhi to consider any additional er compromises from the enter the market, they will owing to a hamstring injury, lection Committee com- day the government was since November demand- objections of the farmers if government, including a lose government guaran - prising provincial coaches. his compatriot Rohit Sharma ready to consider further ing the government repeal they have any,” the minister promise that private mar - tees on prices. remains at number two, five The board has decided to changes to divisive reforms the laws that they say will told reporters. The ultimate ket places could be taxed “There is no mention of reinstate the traditional points ahead of Pakistan skip- that have triggered the big - eventually dismantle India’s aim of the legislation, he by the state governments providing legal assurance per Babar Azam, who is third. selection committee con- gest protests by farmers in sisting of a Chief Selector regulated markets and leave said, was to increase farm - at the same rate as state for the minimum support During the first ODI in Sydney, years. Narendra Singh Tomar them at the mercy of private ers’ income. “Through these markets. Modi’s reforms, price for the procurement India batsman Hardik Pandya and three members. While urged farmers’ leaders to the regional coaches won’t buyers. Protest leaders have laws the government has voted through in parlia - of crops,” Yogendra Yadav, missed out narrowly on be- be officially a part of the new come in for another round of threatened to intensify their eased restrictions on private ment in September with an opposition leader who is coming the third batsman to selection panel, they will still talks to end the impasse over demonstrations from Sat- investment in the agricultur- little debate, have particu - taking part in the protests, score a century in the match be consulted by the selectors. new agricultural legislation urday by blocking national al sector,” Tomar said. larly angered politically in - told Mirror Now TV channel following Australia’s Aaron the government says was highways and by boycotting The current system of pro - fluential farmers groups in on Thursday. Finch and Steve Smith. – APP IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Friday, December 11, 2020 Finance Briefs ministry Canada Azerbaijan holds military clarifies approves news report Pfizer-BioNTech parade dedicated to victory DNA vaccine ISLAMABAD: An article ap- OTTAWA: Canada on Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, first lady Mehriban Aliyeva, Turkish President Recep peared in a section of press Wednesday approved the Tayyip Erdogan and his wife Emine Erdogan attended the Victory parade with arbitrary and selective Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 financial comparison between vaccine, days after Britain the current government and became the first country to the previous regime. The ar- greenlight and roll it out. “To- ticle compares apples with day, Canada reached a critical oranges without taking into account a holistic picture. The milestone in its fight against writer termed the tenure of a COVID-19 with the authori- previous regime as a period of zation of the first COVID-19 high growth, low inflation, in- vaccine,” Health Canada creased per capita GDP, low in- said in a statement. The vac- terest rates, increasing tax rev- cine, it said, had undergone enues and higher investments. a fast-tracked review while The fact of the matter is that in it was still in clinical trials, FY 2018 Pakistan faced multi- which concluded that it met ple fiscal, external and real sec- “stringent safety, efficacy and tor challenges. For instance, quality requirements for use the trade deficit was 9.8% of in Canada.” Prime Minister GDP, an overvalued exchange Justin Trudeau said on Mon- rate had consumed precious day that as many as 249,000 foreign exchange reserves, doses would be received in and twin deficits had reached December, with the first a record level. Consumption shipments to 14 sites across led growth had created a Canada arriving as early as balance of payment crisis as next week and people receiv- well as fiscal imbalance. The ing shots a day or two later. current rise in inflation could Health care workers and vul- be traced back to the delay in nerable populations including Valiyev who was awarded with Army from the destroyed enemy Turkey and the Republic of Azer- Armenia’s indiscriminate attacks. policy adjustments required in the elderly are to be the first DNA Zafar Order, is the commander of during the Patriotic War. baijan. At 1345 Baku time, Presi- As part of its counter-offensive the FY-2018. As a result, the to receive it. By September the Victory parade dedicated to A military orchestra played the dent Aliyev delivered a speech at operations, Azerbaijan liberated present government had to 2021, Trudeau said, most Ca- BAKU: A Victory parade dedicat- the magnificent Victory in Azer- “Azerbaijan fanfare”. the parade. At 1402, Erdogan ad- Armenian-occupied regions and impose a strict financial dis- nadians should be inoculated. ed to Azerbaijan’s victory in the baijan’s Patriotic War - “The Iron Azerbaijani Defence Minister dressed the parade. cities. Some 2,783 Azerbaijani cipline, curtail excessive gov- Thousands of Britons be- Patriotic War was held in Baku’s Fist” operation. Colonel General Zakir Hasa - The parade is being held in Azer- servicemen, who fought for the ernment expenditure, increase came the first in the Western Azadlig Square on December 10. The parade will feature more than nov reported to Azerbaijani baijan, following a victorious 44- country’s territorial integri- revenue collection, introduce world to receive the vaccine Azerbaijani President Ilham 3,000 personnel, about 150 mili- President, Victorious Com- day war to liberate the previously ty, were killed in the war. The market driven exchange rate, on Tuesday at the start of Aliyev, first lady Mehriban tary hardware, including the state- mander-in-Chief of the Armed occupied lands of Azerbaijan by work to identify 103 service- remove large tax exemptions, the biggest global vaccina- Aliyeva, Turkish President of-the-art military equipment, Forces Ilham Aliyev and Turk - Armenian armed forces. The war men through the DNA analysis discourage imports and stop tion drive in more than half a Recep Tayyip Erdogan and missiles and artillery systems, air ish President Recep Tayyip ended with the Russia-brokered is underway. More than a hun- borrowing from the State Bank century. The vaccine — which his wife Emine Erdogan are defence systems, as well as war- Erdogan. The heads of state peace deal signed on November dred Azerbaijani servicemen are of Pakistan. proved to be 95% effective in attending the Victory parade. ships and boats. The parade will saluted the soldiers. 10 by the Azerbaijani, Russian and considered missing. Presently, late-stage clinical trials — is Azerbaijani Deputy Defence Min- also feature part of the military A military orchestra played the na- Armenian leaders. A total of 100 1,245 Azerbaijani servicemen Iran blacklists administered in two doses, ister Lieutenant General Karim booty seized by the Azerbaijani tional anthems of the Republic of Azerbaijani civilians were killed in are being treated in hospitals. 21 days apart. British health US envoy to officials, however, warned on Wednesday that anyone Yemen with a history of significant India responsible allergic reactions should not ‘Will have to choose form Foreign Desk get it right away, after two for current military people suffered allergic reac- TEHRAN: Iran imposed sanc- tions and needed treatment. tions on the United States am- standoff: China of gov acceptable for all’ bassador to Yemen a day after US giant Pfizer and its Ger- man partner BioNTech called BEIJING: A Chinese Foreign tranquillity at border areas,” the administration of US Presi- Ministry’s Spokesperson on she added. Hua Chunying that on January 10, 2021, dent Donald Trump blacklisted Canada’s interim order for DNA the presidential elections its emergency use “a histor- Thursday reiterated that the said that in the meantime, the Tehran’s envoy to the embat- India side was totally respon- Chinese side was determined will be held in Kyrgyzstan, tled country. In a statement ic moment in our collective BISHKEK: A videoconfer- and the subsequent consti- fight against the COVID-19 sible for the current standoff in safeguarding its territori- late on Wednesday, Iran’s for- between the troops of two al sovereignty, adding, “We ence was held between the tutional reform. eign ministry said Christopher pandemic” and “a major step Minister of Foreign Affairs Further, the sides dis- towards returning to normal- countries on the Line of Actual hope India can work with us Henzel was blacklisted for his Control (LAC). “The merits of and contribute to solidarity, of the CCC Republic H.E. cussed the preparation “pivotal role in the occurrence cy in Canada.” Mr. Ruslan A. Kazakbayev the situation at the border area cooperation and common de- for the Conference of of the humanitarian crisis in with the Minister for Coop- are very clear and the respon- velopment.”ť To yet another the Parties to the Unit - Yemen”. The ongoing crisis is eration with the Countries Jury convicts sibility totally lies with the In- question, she said, “About ed Nations Framework “the biggest tragedy of the cen- of Eastern and Southeast dian side,” Hua Chunying said the border issue like I said Convention on Climate tury” perpetrated by a US-led man in Europe, Central Asia, in response to remarks of Indi- the situation happened at the Change (COP-26), which coalition that wishes to break North and South America an External Affairs Minister S. border area the merits of it will be held from Novem - up Yemen, it said. Minnesota of the Ministry of Foreign Henzel was designated under Jaishankar about China-India are very clear.”ť The spokes- ber 1 to 12, 2021 in Glas - Affairs and International gow, Great Britain. H.E. a law approved by the Iranian mosque bombing border situation, during her person said that China had Development of the Unit- the government of the Kyr- ed to changes in the new Ms. Wendy Morton, ex- parliament in late July 2017 regular briefing held here. been observing strictly the ed Kingdom, H.E. Ms. gyz Republic are legitimate. Constitution. The events of pressed hope for the par- that is aimed at combating the She dismissed Indian accusa- agreements between the two Foreign Desk Wendy Morton. H.E. Mr. Ruslan A. Kazak- October 5-10 showed that ticipation of the Kyrgyz “violations of human rights and tion that China had violated sides and committed to resolv- H.E. Ms. Wendy Morton ex- bayev noted that the mul- the freedom-loving people side in the work of this the adventurism and terroristic NEW YORK: A jury convicted multiple agreements signed ing the border issue through the leader of an Illinois an- pressed her interest in the tinational people of Kyr- of Kyrgyzstan will never Conference. In turn, H.E. acts of the US in the region”. between the two sides and dialogue and safeguarding development of the internal gyzstan are the only source turn away from the demo- Mr. Ruslan A. Kazakbaev According to the Iranian for- ti-government militia group made it clear that the Chinese peace and traquility at the of civil rights and hate crime political situation in Kyr- of power in the country. He cratic path of development. informed H.E. Ms. Wendy eign ministry, Henzel had side had been strictly observ- border area. “But like all gyzstan. H.E. Mr. Ruslan A. will have to choose a form He expressed the hope that Morton about the work an “effective participation” charges in the 2017 bomb- ing the agreements signed be- sovereign states we are de- ing of a Minnesota mosque. Kazakbayev informed the of government acceptable the friendly partners of the carried out in Kyrgyzstan in financing and arming the tween the two sides and com- termined in safeguarding our interlocutor that the situa- for the country, parliamen- Kyrgyz Republic in the EU aimed at the effective im - Saudi-Emirati-led coalition, Michael Hari, 49, was found mitted to resolving the border territorial integrity. So on guilty on all five counts. They tion in the country is stable, tary, presidential or mixed. countries and in the UK plementation of the Paris and violated human rights of issue through dialogue. the Indian side, I think this is the ongoing political pro- Currently, there are active clearly understand and un- Agreement, ratified by the people of Yemen through include damaging property “We are committed to safe- a serious question on what it because of its religious char- cesses have returned to the discussions and discussions derstand the situation in the Kyrgyz Republic in imposition and enforcing of guarding regional peace and should reflect upon. – APP acter, forcibly obstructing legal field, all branches of in society of all issues relat- the country. He also noted November 2019. sanctions. The sanctions come the free exercise of religious one day after the outgoing beliefs, conspiracy to commit Trump administration kept up felonies with fire and explo- China’s AI company its “maximum pressure” cam- sives, using a destructive paign on Iran by sanctioning device in a crime of violence, Hasan Irlu, Iran’s ambassador and possessing an unreg- eyes smart control of to Yemen. The US described istered destructive device. Irlu as an official in the Islamic Prosecutors outlined Hari’s COVID in Pakistan Revolutionary Guard Corps’ hatred for Muslims as his mo- Quds Force and “the Iranian re- BEIJING: China’s leading which had revealed rapid and gime’s envoy to Houthi rebels” tivation for the bombing dur- AI company will launch an efficient actions of COVID-19 ing the trial, citing anti-Islam in Yemen. AI Outbound Calling Sys- control during the pandemic excerpts from Hari’s man- tem for Epidemic Preven- period in Wuhan, China and ifesto known as The White tion and Control in Paki- South Korea, according to ADB predicts Rabbit Handbook, named stan against COVID-19. China Economic Net (CEN) after his militia group. The “We are to launch an AI Out- on Thursdays. Badar U Zam- a less number of far-right militias bound Calling System for Ep- an, the Commercial Coun- increased during the course idemic Prevention and Con- selor of Pakistani Embassy economic dip of former President Barack trol in Pakistan next month in China, lauded iFLYTEK’s Obama’s time in office, ac- as the second wave of corona- effort to explore the Paki- for Asia cording to advocacy group virus grips Pakistan,” noted stani market. “Pakistan is a the Southern Poverty Law iFLYTEK, a Chinese compa- big market and iFLYTEK’s Center (SPLC). The total ny well-known for its AI prod- products are doing very well. Monitoring Desk number has decreased since ucts and their sector-based I visited the iFLYTEK before Trump’s election in 2016, but applications, while attend- and in addition to translation Developing Asia is on course to the SPLC in 2019 recorded ing the 12th China Overseas machines, I was introduced contract this year, but probably 181 active militias in the US. Investment Fair (COIFAIR with different technologies less than previously thought for short) recently. they are offering. They are as China’s economy enjoys a Immigrants As per iFLYTEK, they are very active in education, faster than expected recovery, now collaborating with Paki- healthcare and translation. the Asian Development Bank in US on stan’s National Center of Arti- “iFLYTEK is bringing China (ADB) said on Thursday. ficial Intelligence (NCAI) and and the world together and it Economic growth in devel- temporary ISLAMABAD: Delegation of RCCI led by President Mohammad Nasir Mirza, Group Leader So - National University of Scienc- is going to get a great success oping Asia, a group of 45 na- hail Altaf, SVP Osman Ashraf, Former President Asad Mashadi and former SVP Hafeez Shiekh es and Technology (NUST) in Pakistan,” said Badar U tions in the Asia-Pacific, is status get visited Chairman RDA for discussion on Ring Road project. RCCI elaborated her stance for to work on the AI Outbound Zaman, adding that Pakistan expected to shrink 0.4 per- extension land acquisition, location and area of economic zone. Both organisations assured their cooper - Calling System for Epidem- is very quick at adapting new cent this year, the ADB said ic Prevention and Control, technologies. – APP in an update to September’s ation to make this project a success. – DNA Asian Development Outlook Foreign Desk report, short of its earlier estimate for a 0.7 percent WASHINGTON: The Trump decline. For 2021, the re- administration said that it will gion is forecast to grow 6.8 allow immigrants from six percent, the bank said. countries to extend their legal US Senate backs massive arms sales to UAE This year’s expected decline US residency under a tempo- – the result of lockdowns rary status for nine months Backers of the sale described the UAE as an important US partner in the Middle East. while courts consider its ef- Opponents criticised the UAE for its involvement in the war in Yemen, a conflict described imposed to tackle COVID-19 fort to end the programme. – would be the region’s first President Donald Trump has by the United Nations as one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters in nearly six decades. The long sought to terminate the ADB said the prolonged pan- resolutions seeking to block the Atomics, Lockheed Martin Corp ic-led House of Representatives, Democrats, is likely to vote in ap- demic, which has infected programme, which allows im- Foreign Desk arms sale fell far short of the two- and Raytheon Technologies Corp. and garner two-thirds majorities in proval of the resolutions. Senator migrants from countries dev- nearly 68 million people and thirds support that would be needed The deal includes the F-35, the both chambers to survive Trump’s Bob Menendez, a Democrat who killed more than 1.5 million, astated by war or natural dis- WASHINGTON: The United States to overcome a presidential veto. world’s most advanced fighter jet; veto pen. Senator Chris Murphy, a forced the Senate votes, argued a aster to legally live in the US. remains a risk. Senate has defeated an effort to “It’s a little baffling to suggest that, more than 14,000 bombs and muni- leading critic of the arms sale, said US arms sale of this magnitude – Developing Asia’s subregions President-elect Joe Biden has block the Trump administration’s promised “an immediate re- now of all times, a protest gesture tions; and the second-largest sale of on Twitter the Trump administra- without a broader strategy in the are forecast to contract this view” of it once he is in office sale of $23bn in advanced fighter with no chance of obtaining a ve- US drones to a single country. tion’s move to jam the transaction Middle East – risks starting a new year, except for East Asia, and has said he will pursue jets and drones to the United Arab to-proof majority is a valuable use of The White House said the sales di- through quickly, without giving arms race in an unstable region. which is expected to grow legislation for long-time resi- Emirates. President Donald Trump the Senate’s time,” McConnell said rectly support US foreign policy and Congress time to review it, was de- “If we really want to talk about 1.6 percent, higher than ear- dents to remain in the US and had issued a formal threat to veto in Senate floor remarks. national security objectives by “en- signed to tie the hands of incoming countering Iran, we need a com- lier projected thanks to fast- seek citizenship. The Depart- congressional efforts to block the Backers of the sale described the abling the UAE to deter increasing President-elect Joe Biden. prehensive diplomatic strategy,” er-than-expected recoveries ment of Homeland Security planned weapons transfer, which UAE as an important US partner Iranian aggressive behaviour and Two resolutions seeking to block Menendez said. in China and Taiwan. announced the extension in is tied to the UAE’s normalisation in the Middle East. Opponents crit- threats” in the wake of its recent the sale of F-35s and Reaper drones, “Arming partners with complex China, where the coronavirus a notice in the Federal Reg- of ties with Israel under the “Abra- icised the UAE for its involvement deal with Israel. The veto threat was failed by votes of 47 to 49, and 46 weapon systems that could take first emerged a year ago, is ister. The extension applies ham Accords”. Two procedural in the war in Yemen, a conflict de- expected. US law requires congres- to 50. All but two Democrats voted years – years – to come online, projected to grow 2.1 per- to more than 300,000 people votes failed to gain a majority of scribed by the United Nations as sional review of major arms deals, to block the deal. One Republican isn’t a serious strategy to confront cent this year, faster than the from countries including El the 100-member Senate, effectively one of the world’s worst humanitari- and lets senators force votes on res- broke ranks to vote against the sale. the very real and timely threats ADB’s September estimate of Salvador and Haiti who are in stopping the effort to block the sale an disasters. The Trump administra- olutions of disapproval. Biden won the November 3 elec- from Iran,” Menendez said. 1.8 percent. The ADB kept its the United States on what’s of advanced F-35 fighter jets and tion told Congress on November 10 But to become effective, the reso- tion and is expected to review Once the sale goes through, the 7.7 percent growth forecast formally known as Temporary Reaper drones. Senate Republican that it had approved the sale to the lutions needed to pass the Repub- the sales. The House of Repre- UAE would become the first Arab Protected Status. for the world’s second-largest leader Mitch McConnell said the UAE of weapons made by General lican-led Senate and Democrat- sentatives, which is controlled by nation to acquire the F-35. economy for 2021. IslamabadFRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2020 | P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST FM Qureshi Briefs urges to Pakistan-China TCM training raise voice Afghan female for Kashmir journalist killed in project kicks off in Qingdao DNA ISLAMABAD: Foreign Jalalabad Minister Shah Mahmood “Pakistan has been a consistent friend to China. Earlier this year, when China was Qureshi says basic human JALALABAD: A female tel- rights have been usurped evision journalist and her fighting against the epidemic, Pakistan, as China’s “iron Brother”, overcame its in Indian Illegally Occupied driver were shot and killed Jammu and Kashmir (IIO- in the eastern province of own difficulties, mobilized all sectors and actively sent PPE’s to China” J&K) and there is complete Nangarhar in Afghanistan communication blackout in on Thursday, an incident DNA the held valley. that underscores an increas- In a statement on the occa- ing trend of violence against BEIJING: The opening ceremony sion of International Human journalists in the country. of the International Training Pro- Rights Day on Thursday, he Malala Maiwand, a reporter gram “China Pakistan Traditional said the foreign media is not at the Enikas Radio and TV Chinese Medicine (TCM) Techni- being provided access to In- and a women rights journal- cal Training Course 2020” kicked dian Illegally Occupied Jam- ist, was killed along with her off in the Digital Classroom of mu and Kashmir and the driver in an attack on their ve- Qingdao Binhai University, Gwa- reports being received from hicle in Jalalabad, taking the dar Pro reported on Thursday. there are worth-concerning. total number of journalists The TCM Training project is one of The Minister said Pakistan and media workers killed this the 49 national projects approved kept apprised the UN Sec- year in Afghanistan to 10. by the Ministry of Education and retary General, the Pres- “She was on the way to of- the Department of International ident of the UN Security fice when the incident hap- Cooperation and Exchanges. It is Council and other world pened,” said Attaullah Kho- also the first overseas TCM Tech- leaders of the grave human gyani, spokesperson for the nical Training course conducted rights situation in Indian provincial governor. by Qingdao Binhai University. illegally occupied Jammu Maiwand is not the first of According to the report, at the and Kashmir. He said mi- her family to be targeted. opening ceremony, Vice President norities in India are holding Five years ago, her mother, of Qingdao Binhai University, Liu protest demonstrations, also an activist, was killed by Lianxin pointed out that as one and India’s perception as unknown gunmen. Enikas of China’s national quintessence, secular state and the larg- has also been targeted be- TCM has rooted in China’s tra- est democracy of the world fore, with its owner, Engi- ditional culture for thousands of “Pakistan has been a consist - Vice President of Pakistan Col- well as splendid and rich cultural theories and advanced practical has been badly damaged. neer Zalmay, kidnapped for years, it is a profound and sophis- ent friend to China. Earlier this lege of Physicians and Surgeons traditions. knowledge of TCM to Pakistani ransom in 2018. – Agencies ticated science. year, when China was fighting & Ex-Principal of SIMS, Prof. This training event offered a great teachers and students, with a the- The school invited experts in the against the epidemic, Pakistan, Ayaz Mahmoud expressed his opportunity for Pakistani teachers ory plus practical training method. Terror bid Government field to make sure that the content as China’s “iron Brother”, over- gratitude to Qingdao Binhai and students, especially young stu- The content involves meridi- foiled in of this training course is rich and came its own difficulties, mo - University for the careful organ- dents, to learn about Chinese and an and acupuncture General discontinues diverse. He further expressed that bilized all sectors and actively ization of this training event, Pakistani culture and TCM. monographs, as well as various Lahore Pakistani students are welcomed sent PPE’s to China, which the emphasized that both China and The 14-day training course on massage techniques, Tuna, mox- Rs25,000 to study in Qingdao Binhai Univer- Chinese people will never for- Pakistan have ancient civiliza- TCM techniques will be hold on- ibustion techniques, and com- sity for the degree of TCM. get”, he added. tions and profound histories, as line. It aims to explain the basic pression techniques. DNA prize bonds LAHORE: The counter ter- rorism department (CTD) DNA Pak has great energy of police on Thursday foiled Azerbaijan envoy delivers lecture a major terrorist plot in the ISLAMABAD: The govern- provincial capital funded ment has discontinued the sector potential: by India and arrested five Rs25,000 denomination on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict terrorists belonging to a prize bonds with immediate Christian Turner banned Afghan outfit. effect. It will no longer issue The lecture was arranged by Rawalpindi Law College. The ambassador According to the CTD of- these bonds while those in highlighted various aspects of the issue and how Azerbaijan armed forces ficials, the accused were possession can be cashed or planning to attack the civil replaced with other bonds valiantly fought and took its territory back from aggressor Armenia secretariat building. Secu- by May 31, 2021 rity forces recovered sev- If you currently have this eral hand grenades, mobile particular bond, you have DNA phones, Afghan currency, till May 2021 to avail one RAWALPINDI: Ambassador and videos of sensitive loca- of three choices. You can of Azerbaijan Ali Alizade deliv- tions during the raid. cash it any time, convert it ered a lecture titled ‘“Settle- The terrorists were identi- into either a Special Savings ment of international conflicts: fied as Samarqand, Abdul Certificate or Defence Sav- Nagorno-Karabakh conflict,f Rehman, Wazir Gul, Ismat- ings Certificate or convert it ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) rom diplomatic efforts to peace ullah, and Imran. All five into a Premium Prize Bond. on Petroleum Nadeem Babar Thursday hailed the British com- enforcement operation” dedi- of them had come to Paki- People who have these panies for showing keen interest to invest in Pakistan's energy cated to the death anniversa- stan from Afghanistan two Rs25,000 bonds can cash sector. "The government will welcome investment and the pres- ry(December 12, 2003)of the months ago, the CTD offi- it or convert them to pre- ence of British companies in the energy sector of Pakistan," he National Leader of Azerbaijan. cials said. mium prize bonds of the expressed these views while talking to UK High Commissioner The lecture was arranged by The officials further re- same denomination by the in Pakistan Dr Christian Turner, who called on him here. Rawalpindi Law College. The vealed that the terrorists given deadline. According to a news release, the SAPM shared the structur- ambassador highlighted var- were given a task to launch Alternatively, they can get al reforms being carried out in the energy sector, especially ious aspects of the issue and attacks in Pakistan by an them replaced with Special in view of newly promulgated Renewable Energy Policy of how Azerbaijan armed forces undercover of the Afghan Savings Certificates or De- Pakistan. He said the government had set ambitious targets valiantly fought and took its Intelligence Agency in Jala- fense Savings Certificates. to introduce 20 per cent renewable energy by 2025, and 30 territory back from aggressor labad, adding that an agent If your prize bond has won per cent by end of 2030. "With an additional share of 30- Armenia. Later the staff of of the Indian Intelligence the draw, you can obtain the 40 percent hydel power generation, Pakistan will have the the college presented a shield Agency RAW was also part prize money by submitting cleanest generation mix as a result." The SAPM apprised to Ambassador Alizade and of their meetings. the prize bond to the SBP the envoy that the government was focusing on assembling thanked him for gracing the According to the CTD, a along with a copy of your and manufacturing of wind turbines and solar panels for re- occasion and sharing informa- preliminary investigation identity card. newable energy projects here in Pakistan in with collabora- revealed that the terrorists tion some foreign companies. – DNA tion with the participants. Chinese were also funded by RAW. traders feel ‘PDM resignations will Haier installs Ex- British advisor lauds cold chain Pakistan as not harm assembly’ devices for home: Zukai the railways minister, add- Ehsaas program DNA ing that if the Opposition polio vaccine should clarify who they DNA Sir Michael Barber said the reforms pioneered by the team resulted LAHORE: Federal Railways want to speak to if not Im- DNA ISLAMABAD: “Pakistan is in the rapid delivery of Emergency Cash to 12m households Minister Sheikh Rasheed ran Khan. the top priority of Chinese dismissed on Thursday “Those with whom you want BEIJING: Haier installed traders. We never feel like ISLAMABAD: The government’s Ehsaas program is delivering posi- the Opposition’s threat to to negotiate are against 2,184 cold chain devices we are in another country; tive change for the people of Pakistan and has laid the foundations to Shibli welcomes resign from the assembly, Nawaz Sharif's statement,” for polio vaccine in Paki- instead, we feel it as our become a global model for reducing poverty in the country. saying it wouldn’t have any said Rasheed. He added that stan, Gwadar Pro report- home,” said Zukai, chief This was stated by Ex-Chief Advisor on Delivery to former British Michael’s report impact on the lower house "whatever" the situation ed on Thursday. A service executive of Chinese com- Prime Minister Tony Blair, Sir Michael Barber in a report titled ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and of Parliament. maybe, it will not benefit team of Haier Pakistan pany Kai Jing and Mawin “The Ehsaas Programme: Shifting from Politics of Patronage to Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Thursday “The resignation will not the PDM. trained health workers on Jun, Gwadar Pro reported Politics of Performance,” published by Delivery Associates, a glob - extended his gratitude to a British education harm the assembly,” Rash- The minister said no politi- how to manage the ‘cold on Thursday. ally respected firm working with governments across the world to reformer Michael Barber for issuing a com- eed said while talking to the cian closes the door to dia- chain’ to keep vaccines Pakistani businessmen and achieve measurable developmental impact. Addressing a virtual prehensive report on the government’s flag- media in Lahore. He was logue. He said he expects safe during transportation institutions also provide news conference in Islamabad on Thursday, Sir Michael Barber ship project ‘Ehsaas’. “Thank you very much also unfazed by the PDM’s good news for Imran Khan and storage. full support to Chinese said the mission of the Ehsaas is an important program for Paki - Sir Michael Barber! You have been extremely long march to Islamabad after December 13. Moreover, Haier Pakistan businessmen, stan in fighting against poverty which is contributing in protecting kind and gave us your precious time to share and told them they are wel- The railways minister also donated protective equip- he expressed these views the most vulnerable segment of the society. with us your findings on (Ehsaas Programme) come to the federal capital hoped that not all members ment and living supplies to during meeting here with He said the Ehsaas team under the strong leadership of Prime Min- and guiding us in that regard,” the minister and the winters will be wait- of the Opposition will resign the locals, including 50,000 told the media after the British reformer pre - Federation of Pakistan ister Imran Khan and supervision of Dr Sania Nishtar has made huge ing for them. from their seats. He said if face masks and 25,000 food sented his report through a video link in a Chamber of Commerce and progress in just one year. Sir Michael Barber said the reforms and “[Prime Minister] Imran they resign, they will not get bags with flour, rice, sugar structural changes pioneered by the team resulted in the rapid deliv- news briefing arranged jointly by the Ministry Khan has made an offer the “benefits” they are get- and other necessities to the Industry (FPCCI) President of Information and Broadcasting and Poverty Mian Anjum Nisar. ery of Ehsaas Emergency Cash to 12 million households against the - come to the assembly ting in jails and will be treat- residents of Khyber Pakh- challenging and unprecedented backdrop of COVID-19. – DNA Alleviation and Social Safety Division. – DNA and hold a dialogue,” said ed like “C Class” inmates. tunkhwa. COVID cases cross 46000, 56 more died in Pakistan No COVID affected person was on ventilator in Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan, while 357 ventilators elsewhere in Pakistan were occupied treatment had lost their major areas is Islamabad and Kashmir (AJK). Around Khayam Abbasi lives, out of them 51 in hos- 48%, Peshawar 38% and in 374,301 people have recov- pitals while five died out of Lahore 36%. Similarly, the ered from the disease so far ISLAMABAD: As many as hospital due to COVID-19 percentage of occupied ox- across Pakistan making it a 56 COVID-19 patients have on Wednesday. The total ygen beds in the four major significant count. lost their lives during the active COVID-19 cases in areas was, Islamabad 61%, Since the pandemic outbreak, last 24 hours across the Pakistan on Thursday were Rawalpindi 55%, Peshawar a total of 429,280 cases were country out of which 36 recorded 46,376 as 3138 51% and Multan 48%. detected so far, including AJK were on ventilators. more people tested positive Some 40,202 tests were 7,517, Balochistan 17,604, However, most deaths were for the deadly virus during conducted across the coun- GB 4,765, ICT 33,695, KP reported in Punjab followed the last 24 hours. try on Wednesday, includ- 50,762, Punjab 125,250 and by Sindh during the last No COVID affected person ing 12,582 in Sindh, 15,405 Sindh 189, 687. About 8,603 24 hours, according to the was on ventilator in Ba- in Punjab, 4,690 in Khyber deaths were recorded in latest update issued by the lochistan and Gilgit-Balti- Pakhtunkhwa (KP), 5,888 in country since the eruption National Command & Oper- stan, while 357 ventilators Islamabad Capital Territory of the contagion, including ation Centre (NCOC). elsewhere in Pakistan were (ICT), 527 in Balochistan, 3,099 in Sindh, 15 of them The total 56 corona pa- occupied. The percentage 412 in Gilgit Baltistan (GB), died in hospital and three out tients, who were under of occupied vents in the four and 698 in Azad Jammu of hospital on Wednesday. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]