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Similar incident (AAD)live firing Lieutenant exercise and General closing Hamood ceremony Uz involving 7 kg of Uranium in the Indian state of Zamanof the Pakistan-EgyptKhan witnessed Jointthe final Air phaseDefence of Maharashtra last month and other such reports Exercise “Sky Guards-1”, said an Inter in the past are a matter of deep concern as Services Public Relations (ISPR) news they point to lax controls, poor regulatory and enforcement mechanisms, as well as possible release here received. The troops of existence of a black market for nuclear materials Pakistan Army Air Defence, Pakistan Air Force Air Defence and Egyptian Air Defence Forces participated in the first ever Infrastructural Development inside India,” Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid exercise of this kind. The two weeks long Hafeezthe United Chaudhri Nations stated Security while Council responding Resolution to exercise was focused on the integration, media1540 and queries the onInternational the subject. Atomic He pointed Energy to synchronization, information gathering, CPEC project entered in the next phase of Agency (IAEA) Convention on the Physical interoperability and decision making of Protection of Nuclear Material (CPPNM) which committing the Air Defence assets in a made it binding on states to ensure stringent battle to offer an aggressive and prompt industrialization: PM measures to prevent nuclear material from falling into wrong hands. “It is equally important response to hostile air threat. The Chief to ascertain the intent and ultimate use of the Guest also witnessed live fire of different Gov’t focusing on uplifting agriculture, IT, housing and tourism industry, Says PM attempted Uranium sale given its relevance to weapons including fire of Igla missile by The Prime Minister said China-Pakistan Economic international peace and security as well as the Pakistan Army Air Defence and Crotale Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the govern- Corridor (CPEC) project has entered in the next at ensuring rule of law in the country as no society sanctity of global non-proliferation regime,” missile by Pakistan Air Force Air Defence. phase of industrialization wherein Chinese com- theircan progress vested interests. without bringingHe said our the strugglepowerful is peopleaimed The Commander Army Air Defence and now it will witness sustainable growth and panies will relocate their industries in the Special under the umbrella of law. In his remarks, Foreign has appreciated the US government's provision Command lauded the professionalism of ment has steered the country out of difficult times Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said three districts theof essential Spokesperson supplies maintained. including 685,000 Foreign KN-95 Office participating troops and emphasized the performing the groundbreaking of upgradation and are building ten dams as part of efforts to enhance of South Punjab: Bahawalpur, Lodhran and rehabilitation of sixty two kilometers long Lodhran- need to be abreast with emerging trends development. He was addressing a ceremony after Economicour water storage Zones of capacity. Pakistan. To Imranprotect Khan the future said we of Multan highway, in Islamabad on Friday, the project our coming generations, we are planting ten billion launched today. e said this will reduce the travel masks,one thousand fifty thousand Pulse Oximeters protective to Pakistan. goggles, It two is and techniques. Pakistan Ambassador will be completed at a cost 6.886 billion rupees in to Egypt Sajid Bilal, Director General Air trees. Imran Khan said the government has given willtime greatlybetween benefit Bahawalpur from theand upgradationMultan to only project forty hundred and fifty thousand diagnostic Kits and two years’ time. The Prime Minister said there will unprecedented incentives to the construction in- Operations PAF, Air Vice Marshal Abdul be now wealth generation and people will get job dustry and as a result of which the cement sale has development fund is being allocated for South Pun- notedhad also that provided Foreign two Office hundred Spokesperson ventilators Zahid to Moeed Khan. VoM opportunities. On the economic front, he said the reached the record levels. Regarding the affordable fivejab fromminutes. the budgetHe said ofit isPunjab. the first Speaking time that on separate the oc- HafeezPakistan Chaudhri for Covid-19 said earlierpatients. the VoM US government people will continue to hear good news. Imran Khan casion, Minister for Communications Murad Saeed said the country registered a growth of four percent Program, the Prime Minister said the people have said the present government has completed road housesshown greatfor the interest people underin taking Naya soft Pakistan loans from Housing the infrastructure of 1753 kilometers in its two and a said we not only saved our people from the pan- half year tenure and there is a plan to start work on thisdemic financial but also year the despite economy. COVID-19 The Prime challenge. Minister He have so far received loan demands of sixty billion another 6118 kilometers of roads this year. The Min- said the government is focusing on uplifting the ag- banks for construction of houses. He said the banks ister for Communications said that groundbreaking riculture, industries, IT, housing and tourism to take - of Sialkot-Kharian motorway will be performed in forward the country. Imran Khan said a package is vide loans for the construction of houses. The Prime the next ten days. Approval has also been given for being brought for the farmers to bring green revolu- rupees. He said the government also has a plan to establishMinister said such we financial have waged institutions a struggle which to purgeonly pro the Kharian-Rawalpindi motorway and this project will tion in the country. be started in three months.

Pak-China Ties society from differentPakistan mafias, who only desires work for to UNCAC Summit Chinese envoy briefs FM on upcoming year strengthen trade, tou- Pakistan gives ‘high priority’ to eradicating long events to celebrate 70th anniversary rism ties with Azer- corruption, NAB chief tells UN Gov’t approves new visa policy pertaining to CPEC pro- uted to Pakistan’s national development and stressed “We believe that corruption should be “Fighting corruption is a fundamental jects; Sheikh Rashid that Pakistan remained committed to making CPEC a baijan: President prevented in all its forms and a culture of precondition for upholding the rule of law, ISLAMABAD - ISLAMABAD rejection of corrupt practices should be peace and security, achieving sustainable Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong called on Foreign nese ambassador underscored that inauguration of President Dr Arif Alvi Friday said that Pakistan fostered at all levels,” he said in his address development and respect for human rights Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and briefed him High-Quality Demonstration Project of BRI. The Chi wanted to further strengthen bilateral ties with to the UN General Assembly’s first-ever and fundamental freedoms,” he told delegates about the upcoming events to celebrate 70th anni- Special Session against corruption via a from around the world. “It is also an integral Rashakaiconfidence Special to Chinese Economic investors Zone and (SEZ) companies. was a major versary of the establishment of diplomatic relations video message. part of the international commitment to end between Pakistan and China. During the meeting, development. He maintained that it would give more defence, culture and tourism. The president, in a UNITED NATIONS poverty, curb illicit financial flows and ensure views were exchanged on China-Pakistan bilateral both sides would jointly work on key areas of indus- meetingAzerbaijan, with particularly the visiting in Speakerthe fields of of the trade, Parliament energy, relations, CPEC, 70th anniversary of Pakistan-China Hetrialization, emphasized agricultural that, during cooperation, the second phase job creationof CPEC, Pakistan attaches “high priority” to fighting that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.” and socio-economic development. There was agree- of Azerbaijan, Prof. Sahiba Gafarova, who called on corruption as part of the international Referring to the increasing significance of the ties and vaccine cooperation between the two coun- him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, said Pakistan attached utmost tries. Foreign Minister Qureshi expressed satisfac- ment on both sides to ensure expeditious completion commitment to end poverty, curb illicit United Nations Convention against Corruption tion that both the countries had planned a series of of CPEC projects. Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid financial flows and ensure peace and (UNCAC) in addressing the common challenge events, spread over the entire year, to celebrate this Ahmed has said the government has approved a new the countries had shared religion, values, culture, prosperity, Justice (r) Javed Iqbal, the head of corruption at the global level, Justice historic milestone in a befitting manner. The foreign visa policy regarding China Pakistan Economic Corri- assignificance well as commonalities to its ties with of Azerbaijan. views on Heregional said bothand of National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Iqbal said that asset recovery was one of dor (CPEC) projects for Chinese nationals. minister underscored that Pakistan and China were international issues. The president underscored the told the United Nations. “We believe that its fundamental principles and therefore a need for exchanging political, cultural, and economic corruption should be prevented in all its matter of high priority for Pakistan. Despite of successive generations and leadership, this rela- forms and a culture of rejection of corrupt explicit UNCAC articles, he said there was tionship had transformed into ‘All-Weather Strategic delegations at high levels to further solidify bilateral iron brothers. He highlighted that, with joint efforts practices should be fostered at all levels,” an increase in the barriers and challenges Cooperative Partnership.’ Both countries needed to further expand this relationship to realize closer Chi- he said in his address to the UN General in the asset recovery process and return to people of Azerbaijan on liberation of their territories the countries of origin. “There is a growing na-Pakistan Community of Shared Future in New Era, fromcooperation. occupation He of congratulated Armenia and the signing government of landmark and he added. The foreign minister appreciated China’s corruption via a video message. In this concern that lack of political will, unnecessary consistent support to Pakistan in its fight against CO- peace agreement.Speaker of the Parliament of regard,Assembly’s first-ever Justice Iqbal Specialcalled forSession reinforcing against delays, procedural complexities, bureaucratic - Azerbaijan, Prof. Sahiba Gafarova, presenting a the global fight against corruption, through hurdles and legal barriers in requested cine had been instrumental in saving precious human souvenir to President Dr Arif Alvi, at Aiwan-e-Sadr. strengthened international cooperation to States, as well as high cost of asset recovery, VID-19.lives and He controlling underlined the that pandemic China’s provisionin Pakistan. of Forvac- The president appreciated the steadfast support efficiently prevent, detect, investigate and continue to impede effective international eign Minister Qureshi maintained that China-Pakistan extended by Azerbaijan to the legitimate cause of prosecute the scourge as well as to apply cooperation in the area of asset recovery,” he Economic Corridor (CPEC) was a transformational effective, proportionate and dissuasive said, underscoring that the assets should be project and it remained the government’s number one Kashmiri people. penalties and recover criminal assets. returned without conditionalities. priority. Qureshi maintained that CPEC had contrib- Afghanistan Peace Process Energy Market China urges closer Afghanistan ties as US After sharp weekly gains, oil prices slip as coronavirus

withdrawal looms Prices rose earlier this week as draw their forces from the country. saying the three countries “needed to- the Organization of the Petroleum China has sought to invest in Afghan It is reported that foreign minis- strengthen communication and coop- Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its resources, particularly copper, but ters from China, Afghanistan and eration” for the sake of Afghanistan’s allies in the grouping known as OPEC+ constant fighting between the govern- Pakistan met via video conference interests and those of neighboring predicted demand will exceed supply in ment, the Taliban and other groups has on Thursday and agreed that the countries. “The security and stabil- the second half of 2021. OPEC+ agreed largely held back such projects withdrawal of foreign troops from ity of Afghanistan and the region are on Tuesday to continue with supply BEIJING Afghanistan should be carried out in facing new challenges, with foreign restraints through July, lifting prices. China is urging closer security a responsible and orderly manner to troops’ withdrawal from Afghanistan LONDON and economic cooperation with prevent the deterioration of the secu- accelerated, the peace and reconcilia- Oil prices eased on Friday as concerns Afghanistan in an apparent effort to rity situation in Afghanistan and the tion process in Afghanistan impacted, about the patchy roll-out of COVID-19 bolster its influence in the region as return of “terrorist forces.” It quoted and armed conflicts and terrorist vaccinations around the globe tempered the US and its allies prepare to with- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi as activities becoming more frequent,” optimism over recovering fuel demand. Wang was quoted as saying. China Brent crude was down 13 cents, or 0.2%, has long resented the presence of US at $71.18 a barrel by 0504 GMT, after climbed about $5 each in the past two proaches 3.8 million, as the second year and allied forces in Afghanistan, but falling 4 cents on Thursday following a weeks amid optimism that global demand of the worst global health crisis in a cen- is equally wary of the country be- gain to the highest since May 2019. The for fuel was recovering from the depths of tury shows no sign of ending soon. Prices coming a haven for insurgents that contract is on track for a gain of over 2% the pandemic. “We continue to view oil rose earlier this week as the Organization could threaten security in its Xinjiang this week. U.S. oil fell 10 cents, or 0.2%, demand recovery as largely a function of of the Petroleum Exporting Countries region that shares a narrow border to $68.71, having dropped 2 cents in the vaccinations,” JPMorgan Chase commodi- (OPEC) and its allies in the grouping with Afghanistan. Wang said that, previous session, while heading for a gain ties analysts said in a note. “America and known as OPEC+ predicted demand will Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad of nearly 4% this week. “The upward mo- Europe are well advanced in their inocula- exceed supply in the second half of 2021. mentum appears to have been exhausted, tion efforts,” analysts noted, but sluggish OPEC+ agreed on Tuesday to continue Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi making way for some profit-taking. But I vaccination roll-outs in developed and with supply restraints through July, lifting Haneef“stressed Atmar the need and Pakistanito forbid anyForeign ter- expect the pullback to be modest, as the emerging Asian countries alike mean prices. Slow progress of the Iran nuclear rorist organizations or individuals broader narrative of a strong U.S. eco- “there is no clear end in sight to social dis- talks is also expected to provide breath- from using their territories to engage nomic and oil demand rebound is well- tancing restrictions in the region.” More ing room for demand to catch up before in criminal activities against other than 170 million people have contracted Iranian oil returns to the market if a deal countries.” analyst at Vanda Insights. Both contracts the virus globally, while the death toll ap- is reached. entrenched,” said Vandana Hari, energy Saturday, Jun 05, 2021

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Editor-in-Chief: Amna Malik Editor: Muhammad Hassam Intensified Palestine Crisis Assistant Editor:Syed Mushahid Naqvi Phone: + 92 51 2814017 Offce # 407/408, 4th Floor, Evacuee night of violence erupts in East Jerusalem after tens of thousands of worshippers prayed at the al-Aqsa mosque are a few treaties that guarantees the essential rights Trust, Agha Khan Road, F-5/1 Islamabad for Laylat al-Qadr, the holiest night of Ramadan. Police Universalof every person Declaration e.g., The of ConventionHuman Rights on the(UDHR) Prevention there and protesters clash at Damascus Gate, with police using and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (CPCG), The water cannon, rubber bullets and tear gas against crowds Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (CSR) and Sadia Atta of Palestinians, some throwing stones. More than 120 the Convention on the Elimination of All sorts of Racial Palestinians and some 17 police are injured. Israel's Discrimination (CERD) etc. Israeli air strikes that resulted World Environment day aden with protected violence, escalated hos- Supreme Court postpones the hearing on the Sheikh in deaths and injuries to hundreds of Palestinians, includ- tility, the clouds of embroiling turmoil keeps Jarrah case following calls to delay it because of the ing women and children. The global community condemn hovering over the Palestinians that have growing unrest. Tensions remain high though and more the assault on Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of akistan is hosting World Environment Day first time in part- been witnessing oppression, mass killing and clashes take place between Israeli police and Palestinians Ramadan, and the forced eviction of Palestinians from nership with the United Nations Environment Programme human rights violations at the hands of tyrant in Sheikh Jarrah and at Damascus Gate. Early morning different neighbourhoods of Al-Quds Al-Sharif. All these (UNEP) on 5th June. UNEP is deal with environment-related clashes break out between police and Palestinians at actions are blatant violations of international law and in- issues and asked to Pakistan to host this event. The event Lcommitting genocide acts against Palestinians over long the al-Aqsa mosque compound, where crowds throw ternational humanitarian law. In support of Palestinians, will be joined by Prime Minister Imran Khan, UN Secretary decades. DueZionist-Israel. to this massacre, In retrospect, millions of Israel innocent has beenpeo- stones and officers fire stun grenades. Palestinian anger hundreds of people gathered across the world to pro- General, Pope Francis and German Chancellor Angela Merkel ple have been killed including women and children. This has been inflamed by an annual Jerusalem Day march test Israelis attacks on Gaza. The demonstrators waved Pwith theme of "ecosystem restoration" and focus on resetting our rela- mass murder was started from 1948 and it still continues planned for later in the day by hundreds of Israeli na- Palestinian flags and displayed solidarity messages on tion with nature. Important to mention it will mark formal launch of and it may wreck an unprecedented havoc to the entire tionalists to celebrate Israel's capture of East Jerusalem banners across major cities in rallies to express their sup- the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021–2030. This year World region. In contemporary dynamics, the Israel’s brutalities in 1967. The march is due to pass through predomi- port for the Palestinians. These countries included Iraq, Environment Day will be celebrated all across the world through vari- against Palestinians have been increasing. The flare-up nantly Arab parts of the Old City in what is seen by Qatar, United States (pro-Palestinian protestors), France, ous activities and events with latest Covid-19 regulations.On World Palestinians as a deliberate provocation. It is rerouted Canada, Spain, Lebanon, Kashmir, United Kingdom, and Environment Day, as a host Pakistan will be able to addressing the issue 170 Palestinians, including 47 children, have been killed at the 11th hour, but the atmosphere remains volatile Germany respectively. To conclude with, the global ac- of climate change and environmental issues and present the country's ofafter recent Israel act launched of Zionist-genocide air attacks on has Gaza. killed The more crisis than was with more than 300 Palestinians and some 21 police tors must realize that temporary ceasefire is not a vi- various initiatives and projects. Infact It is a great honour for Pakistan triggered on 6 May, when Palestinians began protests able solution. Therefore, it requires a viable solution in to host such an international event of dynamic importance for the global in East Jerusalem over an anticipated decision of the ultimatum to Israel to “withdraw its soldiers from the aligned with the demands of Palestine people and if this community. Pakistan will get an opportunity to show its own policy for Supreme Court of Israel on the eviction of six Palestinian injuredblessed inal-Aqsa the violence mosque at theand holy Sheikh site. Jarrah” Hamas byissues 18:00. an conflict intensifies further it will have spill over impact dealing with the occurrence of climate change and ideas will be delivered families in Sheikh Jarrah. Israel conducted dozens of air When the deadline passes without an Israeli response, into entire region and will further deteriorate the fragile with other stakeholders to regulate the strategy to deal with humanity strikes on the Gaza Strip. The al-Aqsa mosque has been rockets are fired towards Jerusalem for the first time in security architecture. challenge. UNEP approached Pakistan for this event In recognition of the a frequent flashpoint for violence. Later on after Friday years. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Prime Minister’s Speech in the United Nations General Assembly and the prayers - the last of Ramadan - major clashes erupt at the group has “crossed a red line” and Israel retaliates high ambition coalition of CBD (Convention of Biodiversity), also UNEP the al-Aqsa mosque compound, injuring more than 200 The Author is a graduate in International offered the honor considering Pakistan’s global recognition as an inter- people. Israel's police force says it used “riot dispersal exchange of rocket-fire and air strikes quickly escalates Relations, Currently associated with The national international leader in Nature Based Solution and Ecosystem means”, firing rubber bullets and stun grenades after of- withinto theair strikes,fiercest killing hostilities three between Hamas fighters. the two A sides continuing since COPAIR as a Research Assistant. Restoration initiatives like Ten Billion Tree Tsunami Plantation, and ficers came under a hail of stones and bottles. A second they fought a war in 2014. Nevertheless, according to Protected Area Initiative. In the past 20 Years Pakistan has been per- sistently among top 10 countries most effected by climate change, rea- son behind is back-to-back floods since 2010, the intense heatwave in Disclaimer: Views expressed by writers in this section are their own and do not necessarily reflect The Asian Telegraph point-of-view Southern Punjab and in July 2015, windstorms in Islamabad in

Biden called a Leaders web Summit on Climate on 22-23 April. Almost Juneforty 2016,countries and were enhanced invited incidents to participate of landslides. including However, India, Bangladesh. President Today in History Pakistan which is among the countries badly hit by climate change were not invited. Now Pakistan is contributing as the Vice President of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change to shaping global climate change discourse. Jun 05, 1968 - Robert F. Kennedy is fatally shot hortly after midnight on June 5, to the civil rights cause. After winning 1968, Senator Robert Kennedy is California’s primary, Kennedy was in Political Turmoil in Israel S the position to receive the Democratic Los Angeles after winning the California nomination and face off against Richard presidentialshot at the primary. Ambassador Immediately Hotel in Nixon in the general election. As star mid political fissures, to staying in power Prime after he announced to his cheering athletes Rafer Johnson and Roosevelt Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu has been supporters that the country was ready Grier accompanied Kennedy out a rear to end its fractious divisions, Kennedy targeting its leaders, military sites, and strategic was shot several times by 24-year- Sirhan stepped forward with a rolled pressing an aggressive campaign against Hamas, exitup campaign of the Ambassador poster, hiding Hotel, his Sirhan .22 pronounced dead a day later, on June Acould not be infrastructureachieved, meanwhile, but got he failed. failed Hittinghis pro-settlement the target old6, 1968. Palestinian The summer Sirhan Sirhan.of 1968 He was was a he fired several shots at Kennedy. Grier and anti-Palestinian.rocket attacks Netanyahu and missile has always strikes been against in environ Hamas- tempestuous time in American history. revolver.and Johnson He was wrestled only a foot Sirhan away to when the ments of chaos, uncertainty, and crisis. As compared to Mr. Both the Vietnam War and the anti- ground, but not before five bystanders Netanyahu’s opponents Naftali Bennett was self-confident to war movement were peaking. Martin were wounded. Grier was distraught unseat him and make a new government. Mr. Netanyahu’s gov- Luther King, Jr. had been assassinated afterward and blamed himself for ernance is the country’s longest-serving and he is facing cor- in the spring, igniting riots across allowing Kennedy to be shot. Sirhan, who ruption charges. Even with internal tensions before and recent the country. In the face of this unrest, was born in Palestine, confessed to the conflict, Mr. Netanyahu had to navigate the country through President Lyndon B. Johnson decided not crime at his trial and received a death a very difficult year. Israel had to face the worst coronavirus to seek a second term in the upcoming rates per capita before a successful vaccination campaign; its presidential election. Robert Kennedy, since the California State Supreme Court economy was doldrums by pandemic-related shutdowns. In John’s younger brother and former sentenceinvalidated on all March death 3, penalty 1969. sentencesHowever, the middle of turmoil, Mr. Netanyahu’s (Likud party) has re- U.S. Attorney General, stepped into this in 1972, Sirhan has spent the rest of started negotiations with Naftali Bennett (Yamina, the party of breach and experienced a groundswell his life in prison. According to the New right-wing politicians) who backed away from a potential unity of support. Kennedy was perceived York Times, he has since said that he government with centrist Yair Lapid along with the support by many to be the only person in believed Kennedy was “instrumental” in Arab parties. Mr. Bennett changed course amid the communal American politics capable of uniting the violence roiling the country. community for his integrity and devotion theDemocrats oppression in 1968, of Palestinians. but lost to Nixon. Hubert people. He was beloved by the minority Humphrey ended up running for the

The author is an independent researcher and Summer box-office blockbusters: New films to Ministry of Science and Technology and Alumnus of Quaid-e-Azam University. His CDA agreed to sign MoU for the resolution of areas of interest are International Relations, look forward to as the silver screen heats up Geo-politics and Maritime Affairs Water issues of the capital NEW YORK Scarlett Johansson’s Russian super- Romanoff on the run and looking described her character as being in If you plan to return to the cinema hero Natasha Romanoff (aka Black to untangle a conspiracy linked to a “dark place where she’s got no ISLAMABAD stated that Ministry of Science this summer, here are the hot new Widow) returns to the big screen her past as a KGB spy. As she digs one to call and nowhere to go” in Ministry of Science and and Technology will provide all films to look forward to. For the lat- in a solo outing away from her deeper into the mystery, she is the film. English actress Florence Technology and CDA have research and technical support est updates, follow us on Instagram Avengers teammates. The film is set forced to confront a number of rela- Pugh stars as Yelena Belova, another agreed to sign MoU for the to CDA for effectively tackling @arabnews.lifestyle. In what will after the events of 2016’s “Captain tionships that she left behind before ‘Black Widow’ to whom Romanoff resolution of water issues likely be this summer’s biggest hit, America: Civil War” and begins with becoming an Avenger. Johansson has will “hand the baton” and “propel of the capital city. This was that it will be a pilot project another female storyline,” accord- agreed today during a meeting thiswhich challenge. could be He replicated emphasized in ing to director Cate Shortland. The chaired by Federal Minister for other parts of the country. As sequel to the acclaimed 2018 horror Science and Technology Shibli first step, Ministry of Science film sees the Abbott family (minus Faraz. Chairman CDA, Amer and Technology will build a dad Lee, although he pops up in Ali Ahmad, Chairman PCRWR, ground water recharge well at flashbacks) continue their fight Dr Muhammad Ashraf and trail 5. for survival in a post-apocalyptic Member IRSA, Asjad Imtiaz world in which blind monsters hunt Ali were present during the humans using their acute sense of meeting. Chairman PCRWR hearing. Evelyn (Blunt), her deaf gave a detailed presentation daughter Regan — who has discov- regarding the water issues ered that high-frequency audio feed- of the Capital and the back can paralyze the monsters, son intervention which can be used Marcus, and her newborn son have for the better management of to leave the relative safety of their both ground water and surface isolated home and set out in search water. During the meeting, of any remaining human communi- Federal Minister said that ties — although they may prove as awareness regarding water big a threat as the creatures stalk- conservation is key to resolve ing them. all Water related issues. He TAT Special Naval Chief calls for preparedness to address abrupt changes like COVID-19

ISLAMABAD vate entities to generate awareness among challenge affecting everyone, a number of World Environment Day is celebrated on masses about the importance of restora- activities have been planned by Pakistan 5th of June every year under the ambit of tion and conservation of the environment. Navy's Field Commands to inculcate a United Nations to raise awareness about There is no denying the fact that 'Ecosystem sense of responsibility among all person- significance of healthy and green environ- Restoration' is a global undertaking requir- nel to preserve our precious environment. ment. It aims to promote environmental ing response at a massive scale. Ecosystem I expect all Units under Command to put measures for improving the quality of is interaction between living organisms up dedicated efforts to make these events life, especially for our future generations, i.e. plants, animals, people with their sur- a success. Small actions taken by individu- under the UN Sustainable Development roundings (nature, cities, farms etc). The als, with unanimity of purpose, can cu- Goals. This year's theme adopted for the restoration includes recovery of degraded mulatively create enormous effects. The World Environment Day is 'Ecosystem or destroyed as well as conservation of emergence of COVID-19 has also shown Restoration’; a major concern for the man- ecosystems still intact. Pakistan Navy also how disastrous the consequences of eco- kind. Ecosystem restoration means bring- celebrates World Environment Day to un- system loss can be. By shrinking the area ing back plants and animals from the brink derscore the significance of environment of natural habitat for animals, we may have of extinction, from the peaks of the moun- and undertakes numerous protection meas- created ideal conditions for pathogens in- tains to the depths of seas. Setting the right ures; focusing particularly on the marine cluding 'Corona Virus' to spread. On this priorities, Pakistan has been proactively fo- environment. PN has launched various ini- day, let us reaffirm our commitment and cusing on measures to protect the environ- tiatives, such as Trees & Mangroves planta- resolve to ensure a cleaner and safer envi- ment so as to reduce destruction caused by tion campaigns, banned use of polythene ronment which directly affects our quality a myriad of anthropogenic activities. In the bags in naval premises, collection of solid of life. I would also urge the industrial com- same context, this year, Pakistan is hosting waste in harbours and installation of Reed munity to come together and embrace best World Environment Day for the first time Bed Reverse Osmosis Plants for Sewerage practices and principles for the protection and numbers of activities are scheduled by Water Treatment in residential areas. and preservation of our shared asset; The various ministries and other public/ pri- While 'Ecosystem Restoration’ is a global Environment. Saturday, Jun 05, 2021

www.theasiantelegraph.net KSE-100 rises 118 points on budget optimism the spotlight on the local oil-related sectors where market participants made fresh investments. Earlier, trading kicked off on a positive note and investor optimism over the 'A little bit mind-blow- budget lifted it by 262 points by the end of first session. Selling pressure became evident ing': Lisa Kudrow on in the second session as investors resorted to profit-booking and erased some of the gains. 'Friends: The Reunion' in the green. At close, the benchmark KSE- However,100 index the recorded index managed an increase to end of the118.17 day points, or 0.25%, to settle at 48,211.70. Arif

market maintained its positive momentum Habibas the autoLimited, sector in itsperformed report, statedto its bestthat andthe helped maintain the bullish trend in the market. The automobile sector performed on expectation of increase in vehicle sales. Cement and steel sector stocks rallied as well, helping put on a total of +333 points. The index closed the session up by 118 points. Exploration and production, oil and Benchmark index advances 0.25% to substantial investor internet on the back of gas marketing and fertiliser stocks also close at 48,211.70 anticipation of reduction in taxes on cars contributed to the positivity in the market. In Bureaau Report in the budget for fiscal year 2021-22. A the technology sector, NetSol performed well, news report suggested that the government whereas other tech stocks came under selling

The stock market KARACHIreversed its trend on was considering slashing taxes on new pressure, the analyst said. JS Global analyst Friday and staged a modest rally, helping imported and locally assembled cars of up Maaz Mulla said that the stock market had a the KSE-100 index close with a gain of 118 to 800cc engine capacity in the budget. A positive close on the last trading session of points. Automobile sector stocks attracted spike in international crude oil prices put the week. It ended with a gain of 118 points LOS ANGELES Comedic actor Lisa Kudrow is set to return to televi- Saudi Arabia aims to raise $55 sion comedy in the second season of Feel Good, hot UN chief praises Saudi Arabia’s on the heels of appearing in Friends: The Reunion. role in establishing a global anti- billion from a privatization plan The reunion of the classic sitcom Friends cast became a hot topic on social media and saw a surge in sub- corruption network Bureau Report implementation that reduces the use of materials and energy, while providing Bureaau Report blowingscriptions because for the youshow’s don’t platform really fully HBO get Max. the Kudrow impact Saudi Arabia is RIYADHseeking to raise $55 improved products and services for VIENNA to fighting corruption, recovering billion from a privatization plan, the the benefit of citizens and the world thattold Reutersthe show via had Zoom on people she found internationally it “a little bit and mind- the US biz giants In a speech on Thursday, the UN stolen assets and depriving criminals Kingdom’s finance minister said on at large.” Al-Jadaan opened a high- personal stories that you would hear about over the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of the opportunity to access safe Thursday. Mohammed Al-Jadaan said level conference entitled “2021 G20 years. It’s really nice. I go to sleep now thinking ‘Ah, including Boeing thanked Saudi Arabia for financing havens for themselves and their the Kingdom had recently announced Infrastructure Investors Dialogue: I did a good thing’.” In the series Feel Good, which is the Riyadh Initiative, which is finances is necessary to achieve a privatization plan that includes Financing Sustainable Infrastructure entering its second and final season, Kudrow plays eye Chinese market aimed at establishing the Global sustainable-development goals, identifying 160 projects in 16 sectors, for the Recovery,” along with Italian the mother of Mae, a non-binary comedian who is Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement promote peace and preserve human including asset sales and public-private Minister of Economy and Finance struggling with the demons of her past while trying as soon as possible Network (GlobE) network, during its rights. partnerships. “Our goal is to secure Daniele Franco. to keep up a relationship with girlfriend George. The Bureaau Report presidency of the G20 last year. In his about $55 billion from the privatization first series was critically acclaimed and Mae Martin, BEIJING speech during the first UN General plan, of which $16.5 billion will be in who based the series on her own experiences, won As an aircraft manufacturer which Assembly Special Session against two Royal Television Society awards for Best Writer has only received one order from corruption, which included the “We are looking forward to using the - Comedy and also the Breakthrough Award. “Once I China for 737 MAX plane over the inauguration of GlobE, Guterres said public-privateprivate sector partnerships.”to manage and He finance added: was sent the script ... I loved it. I loved every episode, past four years, US plane maker corruption is not just an immoral act, infrastructure, health services, urban I loved what it was about,” said Kudrow. Boeing has never hidden its desire but a crime that is often organized transport networks, school buildings, for the Chinese market. Speaking airport services, water desalination at a virtual conference on Thursday, “siphons off resources for sustainable plants, and sewage treatment through Saying it like Saba Boeing Chief Executive Officer Dave and transnational. He added that it these partnerships, in order to ensure Calhoun once again showed his concern strengthening political commitment better, more cost-effective and efficient about Sino-US trade relations, saying development.” He said that he could not predict when a "thaw out" would open up jet deliveries in Bahrain may tap international debt market one of the world's fastest growing aviation markets, according to Reuters. Boeing's comments come only days in second half of 2021 after China and the US restarted more regular communications addressing Bureaau Report economic recovery and trade, agreeing BEIJING on joint efforts to solve several Bahrain has started talks with banks specific problems in a practical way, over a potential international debt sale and Chinese market watchers said it in the second half of this year, Bloomberg shows the US giants are eager to win reported citing people familiar with back the Chinese market as soon as the matter. The discussions are still possible. "Boeing is supposed to be the preliminary, the people said, asking to largest beneficiary of the restoration in remain anonymous as plans are private. bilateral relations, given China accounts This debt sale would bring some relief for an important portion of its plane to Bahrain after witnessing a sharp orders," Qi Qi, a market watcher, told deterioration in finances during 2020 amid - the Global Times on Friday. Qi said widespread lockdowns imposed by the KARACHI Boeing hopes China could lift the flying pandemic, which curbed demand for energy pologetic personality and say-it-like-it-is atti- ban for its 737 MAX as soon as possible, and dragged Brent crude to the lowest level tudeThe Hinditowards Medium everything star is from known relationships for her una to and hope Chinese airlines can order in about two decades. The last time the her career. In a recent appearance on a local TV more aircraft from it, since it has been Bahraini Kingdom tapped the international show, actor Saba Qamar shed light on her social bleeding for six consecutive quarters. debt market was in January, when it raised media persona, as well as her experience in the Due to the global grounding of the $2 billion. Bahrain’s 2020 budget deficit of entertainment industry. Saba is known for tak- 737MAX after major air crashes and 1.6 billion dinars ($4.2 billion) exceeded ing on unconventional roles, those that challenge the impact of the epidemic on the civil the government’s projection in its fiscal stereotypes around women, and has received an aviation industry, Boeing delivered only plan. Moody’s Investors Service and S&P equal amount of criticism for her opinions as 157 aircraft in 2020, and its production Global Ratings lowered the country’s well. Speaking about her reluctance to give in- fell to its lowest level in nearly 50 years. outlook to negative in the last few weeks. terviews, Saba spoke about how she feels more at ease on her own platform. The actor shed light on how having her own channel enables her to bypass filters that you have to respect when speaking on other platforms. “On my own show, I don’t need to have a filter. I say what I want to Nuggets eliminate Trail Blazers in say. I am not scared of repercussions on behalf of the channel or the people involved. That is Saba Muhammad Akhlaq ready to resume Game 6 of NBA playoff Qamar’s channel, and that is where I openly say what is in my heart,” explained Saba. The actor battle with Shaheen Afridi in HBL PSL 6 added later on, “I show what I feel. You should say Bureau Report a good competition, she played what the truth is. If people don’t like it,. Right-hand batsman smashed the his fifty in the aforementioned match and hit four bowler. During that match, I was hopeful that I PARIS well, I played well. The points Pakistan pacer for three sixes in an boundaries and three sixes during the blistering would respond well against Shaheen because of Serena Williams edged a little were long. It was kind of fun," Diana’s iconic wedding dress over during their last encounter knock, which earned him the player of the match his extra pace. Abdullah Shafique was at the crease closer to a record-equalling 24th said Williams who played with Bureau Report award. “I am ready [to face Shaheen again], as I with me and I shared this with him. Eventually Grand Slam title with a battling her right thigh heavily strapped. is star of fashion exhibit have worked very hard. Shaheen is a world-class that is what transpired and I smashed three sixes, three-set win over 174th-ranked "I was smiling out there which is

Wicketkeeper-batsman,KARACHI Muhammad Akhlaq, is Mihaela Buzarnescu of Romania rare for me, but it's always good on Wednesday and declared: to enjoy your job." Buzarnescu, a Super League (PSL) and is looking forward to "That was kind of fun". The former top 25 player who made excitedface Shaheen for his Afridi, maiden when season the ofleague HBL resumesPakistan 39-year-old Williams, a three-time the fourth round in 2018, said it in Abu Dhabi, with taking on champion in Paris, won 6-3, 5-7, had been one of her goals to face Qalandars in the first match. Akhlaq, who 6-1 and will face fellow American Williams before she retires. "It was picked by United in the replacement draft Danielle Collins for a place in was like a dream for a long time last month, has fond memories of batting against the last 16. Williams, seeded to play against her, because since I Shaheen, as he smashed the Pakistan pacer for seventh, has been one short of was young I was following her and three sixes in an over during his match-winning Margaret Court's all-time record her sister," said the 33-year-old. unbeaten fifty for Central Punjab against Khyber of 24 majors since winning the "It was like a goal to play against Pakhtunkhwa in last year’s . “I Australian Open in 2017. "It was such a legend." am very excited for my first PSL. It was my dream for the past five years to get a chance to play in PSL. I am grateful to United for picking me in the draft,” Akhlaq said in an exclusive interview with Pakistan. Akhlaq took just 29 balls to reach DUBAI Princess Diana's wedding dress for her 1981 Croatia look for another turn from mastermind marriage to Prince Charles was one of the best- kept secrets in fashion history. The gown sparked BUENOS AIRES Aged 32 in Russia, Modric will be two months such intense interest that young designers David MADRID the Champions League and Club World Cup with short of 36 when Euro 2020 is over but this is and Elizabeth Emanuel locked the ivory silk The last time Croatia played an international tour- mostReal Madrid prestigious in 2018 individual but it wasaward. his Heinstrumental won both no swansong for one of the greatest, most deco- dress, which had a 7.6-meter-long train, in a safe nament, Luka Modric went on to win the Ballon role in inspiring Croatia to the World Cup final, for rated midfielders of his generation. Modric will at night. Plucked from obscurity for the com- d'Or, becoming the only player since 2007 to beat which Modric was named player of the tourna- be looking to lead again, on the back of a dazzling mission of a lifetime, the pair even took to put- Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to football's ment, that deemed him better than all the rest. season in which he was arguably Madrid's best ting dummy bits of fabric in the studio's bins to player, perhaps behind only French striker Karim throw anyone rummaging through them off the - scent, according to an exhibition of royal fash- field player except Benzema and defensive mid- ion, including Diana's iconic dress, that opens Benzema.fielder Casemiro, He played and more has minutesenjoyed thanhis best any everout on Thursday. The exhibition - Royal Style in the scoring season in La Liga. But Modric's output has Making - at the Orangery at Kensington Palace, never been accurately measured by goals and as- Diana's home until her death in a car crash in Paris in 1997, focuses on the work of design- who dictates the tempo and angle of attack, his ers who dressed not just Diana but also Queen sists.ability He to is pass the metronome or dribble throughfrom deep, gaps a conductor allowing Elizabeth II, Princess Margaret and the Queen his team to move up the pitch without a moment's Mother. Trimmed with vintage lace, pearls and thought. "People are always more focused on the thousands of sequins, the train of Diana's dress players that score a lot of goals or make assists and was the longest ever for a British royal bride and if they're not watching matches they need time to memorably appeared crumpled as she emerged notice the players who aren't doing those things," from her carriage at St Paul's Cathedral. Modric said in an interview with AFP last year. The Asian Telegraph Saturday Jun 05, 2021 www.theasiantelegraph.net

Afghanistan’s soil should Role of Pakistani Diaspora not be used against vital for country’s economy: Pakistan: Dr Moeed Shibli Faraz Pakistan and Kiribati, a pacific Island coun- He stated that Prime Minister Imran Khan ac- try, establish diplomatic relations cords highest priority to the facilitation of the RAWALPINDI overseas community. Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security Dr Moeed Yusuf Thursday cate- ISLAMABAD gorically said that Afghanistan’s soil should Federal Minister for Science and Technology not be used for subversive and terrorism Shibli Faraz Friday said the Pakistan Dias- activities against Pakistan. In an interview pora in the developed countries could vitally with a private news channel, he said that contribute towards the development of coun- Pakistan had paved the ways in restoration try’s economy through utilizing their exper- tise in the modern technologies, research worked hard in the Afghan-peace talks - ofto peaceestablish in Afghanistan.permanent peace He said there Pakistan and marks while chairing a webinar on Develop- urged the world countries to recognize its ingand Export product Economy development. with the He help made of Diasporathese re sincere efforts in that regard. Dr Mooed Yu- suf said,”We are committed from day one Community through the use of Science and that military is not solution of Afghanistan Technology projects. The experts of leading problem. A political solution should be companies from Silicon Valley and other parts traced out of the issue.” of the world participated in the webinar. This webinar is the first instance where contact role between Afghanistan government and has been established with the leading experts HeTaliban underlined for talks the to needsettle to down play thea mediator matters of different fields from around the world. The amicably. On the other hand, Pakistan and discussion revolved around the issues regard- Kiribati, an island country in the central ing the development in the field of Science - tablished diplomatic relations at a simple and Technology and the way forward. The federal minister said that such linkages will Pacificceremony Ocean, at the on Pakistani Thursday Mission formally to the es United Nations in New York. Ambassador Kashmir Issue contribute a lot towards tapping the poten- Munir Akram, permanent representa- tial of Pakistani Diaspora which is more than tive of Pakistan to the UN, and his Kiribati willing to steer their motherland on path of counterpart Teburoro Tito, signed a joint UN experts express grave concern over HRVs in communiqué to that effect. “I wish to con- Minister Imran Khan accords highest priority gratulate the Government and the People toprogress the facilitation and prosperity. of the overseas He stated community. that Prime of the Kiribati on this historic occasion,” IIOJ&K Ambassador Akram wrote on the Twitter. During the meeting with Ambassador Tito, expertise in strengthening the research and he said, “we expressed our deep desire for Indian troops martyr 904 children during last 32 years in IIOJ&K: Report developmentHe added that structure, we would application like to utilize of modtheir- promotion of mutual cooperation through ern technologies and product development. UNITED NATIONS temperatures, was deprived of sleep, kicked, mad Wani, a resident of the southern Shop- people-to-people contacts; economic and - trade relations and exchange of bilateral slapped, beaten with rods, stripped naked ian district. On Nov. 29, 2019, Indian soldiers importance in the export economy which can visits,” pledging to collaborate in various raided his home and locked all his family beHe achieved stressed thatthrough value these addition measures. was of Shibli core The Geneva-based office of United Na recorded. Para was examined by a govern- members inside a room while beating him up Faraz highlighted that the government under tionsUN experts High to Commissioner the Indian government for Human express Rights- andment hung doctor upside three down. times His since ill-treatment his arrest waslast for more than half an hour in another room. reiterated to work closely at the multilat- ing grave concern over the arbitrary deten- the leadership of Prime Minister Imran khan eral fora for advancing common agenda (OHCHR) has made public a letter from five November and three times by a psychiatrist. The soldiers took him along. When his fam- fields including tourism and fisheries. “We tion, enforced disappearance, torture and ill- ily visited the army camp in Shadimarg, they is making all out efforts to ensure ease of do- of developing countries, such as Climate treatment committed by Indian forces against Change, Sustainable Development Goals anxiety,” the experts’ letter said were turned away. The same evening, some ing business in the country which is of pivotal Kashmiri activists, especially Waheed Para, Ir- HeAlso requested highlighted medication in the letter for was insomnia the case and of significance in promoting economic activity (SDGs), and recovery from coronavirus fan Ahmad Dar and Naseer Ahmad Wani. The pandemic,” the Pakistani envoy added. The Irfan Ahmad Dar, a 23-year-old shopkeeper - in the country. On the suggestion of the feder- joint letter was sent the Government of India who was arrested on Sept. 15, 2020 near armymains officers untraced visited to date. the Wanis “While and we told do them not al minister, it was agreed that such meetings two diplomats also jointly informed UN by the experts on torture, arbitrary detention, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres about his residence in the Sopore area of northern theywish hadto prejudge released thehim, accuracy the letter of said. these He alle re- will be regularly held on fortnightly basis in enforced disappearance, extrajudicial kill- Kashmir by the Jammu and Kashmir police’s gations, we are expressing our grave concern the establishment of Pakistan-Kiribati dip- ing; and counter-terrorism to India on March the format of area wise focused discussions. lomatic relations. VoM Special Operations Group (SOG). The next VoM 31, 2021. But New Delhi did not respond to morning, Dar’s family received news of his constitute arbitrary arrests and detention, their letter. Para, a member of the Jammu and death. They had found his facial bones had that,torture should and ill-treatment, they be confirmed, enforced they disappear would- Kashmir People’s Democratic Party, which ad- been fractured, his front teeth were broken ance and, in the case of Dar, extrajudicial kill- ministered Jammu and Kashmir in an alliance and his head appeared to have bruises from ing, and would amount to violations of Article 6 [of the International Covenant on Civil and until 2018, has been under detention since to see his body for about 10 minutes before Political Rights],” the letter said, referring to withNov. 25, the 2020. Hindu The Bharatiya UN experts Janata said Party Para (BJP) was bluntburial, forcethe letter trauma. said. His In response family was to protests allowed the right to life and not to be arbitrarily de- subjected to harsh treatment at the National against the killing, the district administration prived of life. The Indian government has not Investigation Agency (NIA) headquarters ordered a probe. During the probe, two police - cations by several other rapporteurs since out about the government and subjected to duty” for allowing him to escape, but nobody repliedAug.5, 2019, to the when letter it orscrapped five other the communiautonomy inabusive New Delhi.interrogations He was targetedafter his arrest for speaking which officerswas held wereaccountable suspended for his for killing, “negligence the letter of of the region and introduced laws to under- added. To highlight enforced disappearances, mine the Muslim-majority population, raising held in a dark underground cell at subzero the experts mentioned the case of Naseer Ah- fears of a demographic invasion. VoM lasted from 10 to 12 hours at a time. “He was Legislators capacity Building KSHARC launches Electoral Reforms Voluntary Medical Use of modern technology imperative for Vowing capacity building, EU sponsers project Campaign to Combat transparent elections: Says Fawad Chaudhry for of Pakistan’s legislators: Androulla Blindness and the Diseases He said Pakistan’s interest was The EU has been a steadfast supporter of democratic that Cause it in Pakistan supreme to all. As the lawyers com- to give their input about the proposed progress in Pakistan for many years and with today’s munity were playing a significant role electoralness. He urgedreforms. the The lawyers minister community said the Parliamentary Services (PIPS), would work with the KARACHI Bar Council could also utilise signature we enter the most ambitious phase of our Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (Ksrelief) has provided humanitarian and development in the country as evident from their (GIZ)National in collaboration Assembly, the with Senate the and Pakistan the four Institute provincial for the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) support yet, focusing, for the first time, assemblies at Theaid to King more Salman than 68 Humanitarian countries over Aid four and continents. Relief Centre With valiant struggle for the supremacy of assemblies of Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh to conduct its elections as Rawalpindi, the national and provincial levels at the same time. international, regional and local partners in place in recipient Constitution and rule of law. and Balochistan, she added. Androulla Kaminara said,“ ISLAMABAD Multan and Islamabad bar councils had Good governance is the backbone of human and demo- countries to implement our programs and initiatives, cratic development and plays a crucial role in poverty The EU has been a steadfast supporter of democratic Minister for Information and already demanded the government to alleviation.” progress in Pakistan for many years and with today’s - worldwide. Ksrelief working in all provinces of Pakistan since signature we enter the most ambitious phase of our Thursday said the use of modern tech- est was supreme to all. As the lawyers we2005 have to help delivered mitigate assistance the sufferings to millions of affected of people beneficiaries hit by ISLAMABAD support yet, focusing, for the first time, assemblies at nologyBroadcasting would Chaudhrybe essential Fawad for free,Hussain fair communityprovide EVMs. were He playingsaid Pakistan’s a significant inter EU Ambassador to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara the national and provincial levels at the same time. natural calamities. Ksrelief completed 120 different projects and transparent elections in the coun- role in the country as evident from their Thursday said the European Union continued to sup- try. “The use of technology is vital for valiant struggle for the supremacy of port Pakistan in its efforts to strengthen good govern- and Water worth more than US$ 124 million. King Salman every sector as we will have to keep Constitution and rule of law. The minister ance. To materialize the concept of good governance, like Camp Coordination, Food security, Education, Health pace with today’s world,” he said during assured that the proposal to set up a high the EU would fund a parliamentary project for capac- voluntary medical campaign to combat blindness and a meeting with a delegation of Pakistan court bench in Faisalabad would be con- ity building of Pakistan’s legislators, she added. Humanitarianthe diseases that Aid Cause & Relief it; in Centre collaboration (Ksrelief) with launched Al- Basar the Bar Council and District Bar Council She said the EU would allocate Euro 9 million, which International Foundation. Almost 30s,000 patients will be Faisalabad. Advisor to the Prime Minister would also be provided homes under the would be used to strengthen the functioning of public examined, 2,400 surgeries will be performed and 6,000 on Political Affairs Shahbaz Gill was also sidered. He said the lawyers community service offices in terms of building up capacity regard- glasses for weak eyesight will be distributed free of cost present in the meeting. Fawad said the by the Prime Minister Imran Khan. SAPM ing the parliamentary core mandates of legislation, within a month from this campaign in district Kandiaro, government desired to hold elections in ShahbazNaya Pakistan Gill on Housing the occasion Scheme said launched the law- oversight, budget and representation. The three- Shikarpur and Karachi of Province Sindh and the people of a manner so that no one could point the yers would be provided houses on merit year project, to be implemented by the Deutsche district Kalat and Kharan in Baluchistan. finger over their transparency and fair- in the low cost housing scheme. Rohingya Crisis Global Market Bangladesh Island gets UNHCR nod for Rohingya Dollar at three-week high ahead of U.S. payrolls

currently on the island have protection and as- training opportunities will provide refugees The UNHCR had voiced concerns as sistance needs. That is, access to meaningful with a sense of purpose and autonomy while At 1039 GMT, the dollar index was up to whether it was safe as the island livelihood opportunities, skills development, they are in Bangladesh,” Bangladeshi authorities 0.1% on the day at 90.562, having hit is vulnerable to severe weather and education, health and access to cash to facilitate say they have been doing their best and wait for a new three-week high earlier in the flooding the UN’s engagement on the island. “There are session. adding that it proposes further discussions with 120 ponds on the island where the Rohingya LONDON

DHAKA theirthe Bangladeshi daily lives,” the government UNHCR said for in the a statement, agency’s will do fish farming. Already five of these ponds The dollar index held near a three-week - operational engagement on the island. The state- are being prepared by them. Some women high on Friday and currency markets Thetential UN location High for Commissioner the Rohingya seeking for Refugees shelter ment came as some of the Rohingya on Monday received training in sewing, and they are pro- were subdued as traders waited for U.S. (UNHCR)in Bangladesh has recognized despite recent Bhasan protests Char by as somea po protested against living conditions, a lack of ac- ducing handicrafts for a Dhaka-based fashion non-farm payrolls data later in the ses- of the refugees living in the remote, cyclone- cess to education and no source of livelihood sion. Currency investors are looking for prone island. Since December, Bangladeshi au- on the island. As the UN expressed concerns relief and repatriation commissioner, who is in indications of the strength of the U.S. eco- thorities have shifted 18,000 out of a planned over reports that some of the protesters were house,”charge of Moazzam the Bhasan Hossain, Char camp, additional told Arab refugee News nomic recovery and the possibility of the 100,000 people to the island to take pressure injured and said that “livelihoods and skills on Thursday. Federal Reserve tightening its monetary off Cox’s Bazar, a city in Bangladesh that already policy, which is seen as positive for the hosts more than 1.1 million Rohingya Muslims, dollar. The consensus forecast for the data, 19 pandemic started more than a year ago in a note to clients. “Anything less than a members of an ethnic and religious minor- due at 1230 GMT, is that about 650,000 and private payrolls increased by signifi- big beat on both could well see the U.S. ity group who fled persecution in neighbor- jobs have been added in May. “You’d need cantly more than expected. At 1039 GMT, dollar slide back.” Positioning data shows ing Myanmar during a military crackdown in a really, really big number today and a de- the dollar index was up 0.1% on the day investors heavily short dollars, leaving the cent bounce in average hourly earnings at 90.562, having hit a new three-week market hypersensitive to any suggestion voiced concerns as to whether it was safe, as to shift the dial I think on tapering,” Chris high earlier in the session. The dollar’s of a change in direction for the currency 2017.the island, When 68 the kilometers relocation from started, the the mainland, UNHCR Beauchamp, chief market analyst at IG, downward trajectory in April and May has or a shift in the rates outlook. Overnight is vulnerable to severe weather and flooding. said. Beauchamp said he expects further paused, with the dollar strengthening so implied dollar/yen volatility shot up to a Earlier this week, the assistant high commis- dollar weakness in the near term and that far in June. The euro was down 0.1% at month high above 8% on Thursday and sioners of the refugee agency visited the island the jobs data would likely need to come $1.21100 versus the dollar . “Yesterday’s euro/dollar implied volatility hit its high- and on Wednesday evening said it “recognizes in above 800,000 for the market to react. U.S. dollar rally suggests an expectation est since mid-March. Foreign exchange the potential that Bhasan Char could provide The dollar rallied on Thursday, notch- of a strong beat on the headline num- strategists in a Reuters poll were almost as an alternative temporary location for some ing up its biggest daily gain in a month, ber, as well as a big upward revision to evenly split on the dollar’s near-term di- Rohingya refugees while in Bangladesh.” after weekly U.S. jobless claims fell below rection following two months of broad “It was clear that the 18,000 Rohingya refugees 400,000 for the first time since the COVID- chief market analyst at CMC Markets UK, weakness. the April number,” said Michael Hewson,

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