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QUETTA and targetted killings. However, se- Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan on curity forces have conducted effec- Tuesday recovered a cache of arms tive operations across the province and ammunition from the suburbs cracking down on militants in re- of Sibbi, Balochistan, according to cent years. Following the beginning the Inter-Services Public Relations of Operation Raddul Fasaad, secu- (ISPR). FC personnel recovered the rity forces intensified intelligence- cache during an intelligence-based based and combing operations in operation (IBO), the ISPR said in an effort to establish peace in the a statement. Recovered items in- province. This has led to a consider- cluded explosives, mortar shells, able drop in militancy in the prov- rockets, anti-tank mines and ac- ince but scattered attacks do take cessories used in explosions. place there at times, and security Balochistan Pakistan’s largest personnel often seizing arms and province in terms of land area has ammunition dumped in far-flung long been plagued by an insurgency areas. Mr. Luca Vignati, Executive Vice President Central Asia Region of ENI, Italian multinational oil and gas company, called on Prime Minister Imran Khan at PM Office Islamabad on Tuesday. Photo: PID China, US discuss road map IMF warns next Global for future trade talks Govt committed to BEIJING Financial Crisis in a statement Liu had spoken China and the United States dis- to Mnuchin and Lighthizer on LONDON: The International cussed a road map for the next Tuesday morning, Beijing time, on Monetary Fund (IMF) also stage of their trade talks on a pre-arranged telephone call. warned that crisis prevention facilitate investors Tuesday, during a telephone call be- Both sides exchanged views on is incomplete and called on tween Vice-Premier Liu He and US putting into effect the consensus world leaders to bolster their Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reached by the two countries’ lead- financial systems to make the We will introduce regulatory framework for food and Trade Representative Robert ers at their meeting, and pushing global integrated economy Lighthizer. forward the timetable and road more resilient to a meltdown. industry: PM The US President Donald map for the next stage of economic Deputy IMF chief David Lipton Trump and Chinese President Xi and trade consultations work, the has issued a stark warning ISLAMABAD Jinping agreed at a December 1 ministry said. to politicians, regulators and Prime Minister Imran Khan says the Maulana Tariq Jameel meets PM meeting in Argentina to a truce The US President Donald Trump businesses, suggesting a fresh Government is committed to provide that delayed the planned January and China’s President Xi Jinping global financial crisis could be enabling environment to all inves- 1 US increase of tariffs to 25 per shake hands in Beijing last year. on the horizon. tors to take advantage of the existing cent from 10 per cent on $200 Both leaders will discuss trade on Speaking at an event here on opportunities in various sectors in- billion (Dh734.6 billion) worth of the sidelines of a Group of 20 sum- Tuesday, Lipton said he fears cluding Exploration and Production Chinese goods. Lighthizer said on mit in Argentina at the end of this storm cloud are building, and, sector. He was talking to Executive Sunday that unless US-China trade month, continuing efforts to resolve alarmingly, the senior IMF Vice President Central Asia Region of talks wrapped up successfully by the US-China trade and tariffs war. official expressed concerns ENI, Italian multinational oil and gas March 1, new tariffs would be im- A US Treasury spokesman con- over the ability of the global company, Luca Vignati who called on posed, clarifying there was a “hard firmed that the call with Liu took economy to absorb economic him in Islamabad on Tuesday. deadline” after a week of seeming place, but offered no further details. shocks. As we have put it, ‘fix The Prime Minister said the confusion among Trump and his The US Trade Representative’s of- the roof while the sun shines. Government is focusing on improving advisers. fice did not immediately respond But like many of you, I see ease of doing business and facilitating China’s commerce ministry said to a query about the call. storm clouds building, and business community in every possible fear the work on crisis preven- manner. Earlier, Luca Vignati briefed tion is incomplete, he said on the Prime Minister about ENI’s ac- December 11. tivities in exploration and production Moreover, Christine Lagarde’s sector in the country since 2000. He deputy called on nations also apprised the Prime Minister that to work together to tackle ENI Pakistan has invested in a range ISLAMABAD: Prominent evangelist and Islamic scholar Maulana Tariq financial instability, warning of projects for the development of Jameel met Prime Minister Imran Khan at his official residence in they simply cannot avert a local communities in areas where it Islamabad on Tuesday. Senior leaders of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e- meltdown without coordinat- holds exploration and development, Insaf (PTI) including Naeemul Haq were also present during the meeting ing with each other. production licenses. He said the com- where different matters were discussed. Last week, the prominent evan- Furthermore, he urged every- pany is mainly contributing in health, gelist, while addressing a symposium on population control, had saluted one to learn the lessons of the education, environment and socio- the prime minister for his vision to turn Pakistan into an Islamic welfare most recent global financial economic development. state on the model of Madina. crisis, which began in 2007 Meanwhile, talking to students of and is widely regarded as the Cadet College Mastung in Islamabad, worst of its kind since the Prime Minister Imran Khan says de- bodies system. He said provision of Balochistan. The Prime Minister said Great Depression. velopment funds will be transferred to development funds at village level all out efforts will be made for devel- Workers paint the ground at a port in Qingdao, Shandong grass-roots level under the new local will help address backwardness in opment and progress of the province. province, China April 9, 2018. PHOTO: FILE Oil prices up as US, China restart trade talks ANKARA Texas Intermediate was at $51.04 per Tuesday to set a timetable for the next tradition to the US, as Washington Crude oil prices were slightly up at barrel at the same time, up 0.2 percent round of trade talks between their alleges that she was involved in a Russia to cut 60,000 bpd output in Jan opening on Tuesday as the US and for the day, after ending the previous countries, according to the Chinese scheme to dodge US sanctions on Iran. China’s restart of trade talks pro- day at $50.95 a barrel. The impasse in Commerce Ministry. However, the The Chinese national’s hearing contin- DUBAI: Russia, the second-largest producer of oil after Saudi Arabia in November, vided optimism for investors who trade relations between the world’s US-China relations suffered another ued Monday without a final decision said on Monday that it plans to cut output by 50,000-60,000 barrels per day (bpd) expect poor global economic growth two biggest economies found hope of blow after Meng Wanzhou, the chief concluded on bail. To complicate bilat- in January. Last week, Opec+ the alliance of Opec and non-Opec members agreed and low overall oil demand next a resolution after the US and China at- financial officer of Chinese technol- eral relations further, a Chinese court to cut 1.2 million barrels per day of crude oil for the next six months starting year. International benchmark Brent tempted to lay out a roadmap for trade ogy and telecommunications giant banned Monday the sale and import January, out of which non-Opec countries, of which Russia is a part of, had to crude was trading at $60 a barrel at talks over the next three months. Huawei, was arrested in Vancouver, of most American technology giant contribute to a total of 400,000 bpd in cuts. 0500 GMT with a 0.3 percent gain, The US Treasury Secretary Steven Canada on December 1. Apple’s iPhone models after American after closing Monday at $59.80 per Mnuchin and Chinese Vice Premier Meng, who is also the daughter of chipmaker Qualcomm argued that China and the US agreed in early in Argentina not to impose additional barrel. American benchmark West Liu He held a phone conversation early Huawei’s founder, is wanted for ex- Apple infringed on two of its patents. December during the G20 meeting reciprocal tariffs for 90 days. Wednesday, December 12, 2018

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Editor-in-Chief: Amna Malik Editor: Mohammad Arshad Is Brexit in crises? Phone: + 92 51 2814017 Offce # 407/408, 4th Floor, Evacuee Trust, Agha Khan Road, F-5/1 Islamabad vote was 21 January. She said the the UK’s gridlock in Britain over how to leave the EU departure date from the EU - 29 March next is increasing the likelihood of the country year - was written into law and the govern- exiting the bloc without a deal on future ment was “committed” to delivering on it. relations. Conservative Remainer Justine Greening Meanwhile, the European Union’s top court said she hoped the PM would not wait until ruled that the British government may uni- 28 March before holding the vote. Inside the laterally reverse its decision to leave the bloc, Saima Zaman Sensitizing the World on Commons, May now faces the threat of a no- without consulting the other member states. ritish Prime Minister Theresa confidence motion. If triggered and success- In an emergency judgment delivered just a May delayed a vote on a Brexit ful, it would end the rule of her government. day before the British parliament is due to Kashmir issue deal negotiated by her govern- Opposition Labour party leader Jeremy vote on a Brexit deal agreed with the EU ment, a decision that throws Corbyn told parliament: “The prime minis- by Prime Minister Theresa May, the Court akistan needs to keep re-emphasizing the fact that when India took the her plan to leave the European ter is trying to buy herself one last chance to of Justice said: The United Kingdom is free Kashmir issue to the United Nations, it did not cite Pakistan as a trans- UnionB into chaos. Facing what she conceded save this deal. If she doesn’t take on board to revoke unilaterally the notification of its gressor. Sideways, Pakistan also needs to move forward beyond rhetoric to the House of Commons was expected to the fundamental changes required, then she intention to withdraw from the EU. and take concrete steps for the solution of Kashmir issue adding that be a “significant” loss when her Brexit deal must make way for those who can.” EU Commission President Jean-Claude Ptoo many generations and innocent people in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) was put to MPs, Theresa May has instead to have been suffered and lost their lives for the attainment of plebiscite which lies postpone the voting. The process was not at the centre of UNSC resolutions. formally ended, because that would have European Council President Donald Tusk said Brexit would be The violation by Indian forces have broken all bounds. Never before were needed a vote from MPs, which she might women and children targeted with pellet guns or dragged along the streets of well have lost. Instead, it was put off via an discussed at the council meeting on Thursday, including how Srinagar. An area which has been neglected is the abuse and violence against informal change in Commons business. The to help the British government ratify the exit process, but that women in Indian Occupied Kashmir, and international women organizations procedure enraged the Speaker, John Bercow, the Withdrawal Agreement was not up for renegotiation. “We needed to be approached in this regard. The principles underlying the Good who called it “deeply discourteous. Friday Agreement as valid for the Kashmir issue, namely, the principle of self It is clear that while there is broad support will not renegotiate the deal, including the backstop, but we determination, and two separate parallel agreements: one between India and for many of the key aspects of the deal, on are ready to discuss how to facilitate UK ratification. Pakistan and one between Pakistan, India and all other stakeholders involved. one issue - the Northern Ireland backstop Moreover, the Indian government is trying to change the demography of - there remains widespread and deep con- Kashmir, and if successful, this would destroy the whole concept of having a cern, May said. Announcing the delay, May European Council President Donald Tusk Juncker has pointed out that there is no plebiscite. Pakistan must move to Human Rights Council to have investigative was laughed at by some lawmakers when said Brexit would be discussed at the coun- room whatsoever for renegotiation of the commission to conduct independent inquiry to investigate human rights abuses she said there was broad support for the deal cil meeting on Thursday, including how to Brexit agreement between Brussels and and violations in IOK. Kashmiri women affected from armed conflict in IOK add- and that she had listened carefully to differ- help the British government ratify the exit London. The deal we have achieved is the ing that we should involve world to stop human rights violations in IOK against ent views over it - the result of 18 months of process, but that the Withdrawal Agreement best deal possible, the only deal possible… women added that as a weapon of war, mass rape committed by India and Indian tortuous negotiations. was not up for renegotiation. “We will not there is no room whatsoever for renego- forces systematically raped women in IOK, world should stop such HR abuses The prime minister’s U-turn came after she renegotiate the deal, including the backstop, tiation. But, of course, there is room, if used in IOK. and senior ministers had spent days insisting but we are ready to discuss how to facilitate intelligently, there is room enough to give Pakistan needs to remind the world that even after 9/11, struggle of self de- the vote would go ahead, despite the scale of UK ratification. further clarifications and further interpre- termination in IOK still exits. Legitimacy of Pakistan’s position to the party in opposition from MPs being obvious. Theresa As time is running out, we will also discuss tations, Juncker said at a plenary session of Kashmir issue is lying at the centre of UNSCs resolutions. Pakistan must move May refused to say when the Commons vote our preparedness for a no-deal scenario,” the European Parliament. forward to UN and present conflict resolution model and push India on defensive. on her deal would now be held - saying it Tusk said on Twitter. The pound, the main Pakistan and India must talk to each other also with the non stake actors for the would depend how long fresh talks with the gauge of international investors’ confidence Writer is the Assistant Editor ‘Mélange int’l peaceful solution of Kashmir issue. EU last. Some MPs called for it to come back in the country’s economy, fell to a 20-month Magazine’, ‘The Asian Telegraph’ & Project to the Commons before Christmas, but Mrs low of $1.25, down a sharp 1.7 percent on Coordinator (COPAIR); a degree holder in May would only say the final deadline for the the day. Investors are worried the political communication & media sciences.

Beyoncé flaunts Lebanese chili-themed bag NASA finds water signs on

DUBAI I got hot sauce in my bag, swag. It’s a lyrical line made famous in Beyoncé’s asteroid Bennu 2016 hit Formation, but now the superstar singer has taken to Instagram to take things one step further by showing off a chili pepper-themed bag by an ORLANDO up-and-coming Lebanese designer. Beyoncé posted a photograph of herself NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has discov- on Instagram while she was in Johannesburg, South Africa, to perform at the ered ingredients for water on a relatively Global Citizen Festival celebrating what would have been the 100th birthday nearby skyscraper-sized asteroid, a rocky of late international icon Nelson Mandela. acorn-shaped object that may hold clues In the snap, she wears a boxy clutch by small Lebanese brand Sarah’s Bag and to the origins of life on Earth. OSIRIS-REx, a pair of rounded Elie Saab sunglasses. The Chili Marquetry clutch by Sarah’s which flew last week within a scant 12 Bag, which is helmed by creative director Sarah Beydoun, is from the brand’s miles (19 km) of the asteroid Bennu some Love Inked Collection and features a red-to-yellow ombre of spicy shades in a 1.4 million miles (2.25 million km) from mixture of traditional patterns. Earth, found traces of hydrogen and oxy- The bag was made using a centuries-old Levantine technique called wood gen molecules - part of the recipe for water Creation to the first asteroid. Let’s have a marquetry, according to Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, in which small blocks of wood and thus the potential for life - embedded look at some of those discoveries. are aligned to create tessellated pattern work. The vibrant clutch is topped with in the asteroid’s rocky surface. We have found the water-rich miner- a golden pepper clasp, making it a truly fiery fashion statement. According to The probe, on a mission to return sam- als from the early solar system, which is the brand, each of the bags is made by underprivileged women in Lebanon, ples from the asteroid to Earth for study, exactly the kind of sample we were going including prisoners, ex-prisoners and women who are struggling financially. was launched in 2016. Bennu, roughly a out there to find and ultimately bring back We are so happy to have our bag worn by an empowering, incredibly gifted third of a mile wide (500 meters), orbits to Earth, University of Arizona planetary artist like @beyonce, who is a once-in-a-generation talent. Beyoncé is one of our the sun at roughly the same distance as scientist Dante Lauretta, the OSIRIS-REx heroes and her mission mirrors ours: She wants to empower women and seeks Earth. There is concern among scientists mission’s principal investigator, said in a to have a positive impact on the world through her art, the brand captioned a about the possibility of Bennu impacting telephone interview. re-posted version of the image on their Instagram page. The sizzling handbag Earth late in the 22nd century. Time and Asteroids are among the leftover debris wasn’t the only Lebanese-designed accessory Queen Bey wore that day, however. again, we have made some of the most from the solar system’s formation some 4.5 The sunglasses she is seen wearing in the snap hail from Elie Saab’s eyewear amazing discoveries, from the Pillars of billion years ago. collection and the brand was quick to pick up on the singer’s nod of approval.

Diplomats laud COPAIR’s Startup Pakistan Initiative

Q JUNAID ZIA ISLAMABAD Q The diplomatic community of Islamabad gathered to support Startup Pakistan initiative of Center of Pakistan and International Relations (COPAIR) at a reception here on Tuesday. The reception was organized in honour of envoys of Canada, Jordan, Austria, Sri Lanka and Thailand who have recently come to Pakistan as ambassadors of their countries. The event was attended by ambassadors and diplomatic officials of Norway, Egypt, Jordan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Austria, Nepal and Tajikistan. of StartUp and youth Empowerment train, mentor and guide young entre- initiatives and attracting potential StartUp Pakistan is an initiative of policies through discussions and preneurs through online programs investors. It also aims to connect Center of Pakistan and International collaboration. on starting businesses using ICT, get- corporate sectors to skilled pool of Relations (COPAIR) for development StartUp Pakistan aims to explore, ting involved in tech and innovative resources. Wednesday, December 12, 2018

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Benchmark index volumes, closing down decreases 1.14% to settle 448 points at 38,852. Mom gets me ‘back’ into at 38,851.96 points. He said the day started on a bearish note as in- smoking weed: Miley Cyrus KARACHI vestors opted to book Investors resorted to profit-taking at the profits after a steep Pakistan stock market on Tuesday as rise on Monday. concerns over weak economic condition Overall activity re- continued to worry market players. After mained lacklustre with a positive start that pushed the market up only 84 million shares by 39 points, the KSE-100 index remained changing hands in the in the negative zone throughout the day. KSE-100 index, but ce- Dismal home remittances in November ment and steel stocks 2018, news report about the World Bank like Lucky Cement cancelling a $250-million emergency re- (+0.36%) and DG Khan lief loan for Pakistan, weak export data Cement (+0.56%) for November and falling global crude oil found some support prices played the role of a catalyst in the was Rs5.8 billion. Rs52.37 and K-Electric with 7.8 mil- in midday trading and recovered from market’s decline. At the end of trading, the Shares of 343 companies were traded. lion shares, losing Rs0.05 to close at the day’s lows after the news of lifting benchmark KSE 100-share Index recorded At the end of the day, 80 stocks closed Rs5.93. Foreign institutional investors the ban on construction of high-rise a decrease of 447.67 points or 1.14% to higher, 231 declined and 32 remained were net sellers of Rs486.9 million buildings in Sindh. settle at 38,851.96. unchanged. Pak Elektron was the vol- worth of shares during the trading Meanwhile, Amreli Steels (+2.73%) Overall, trading volumes decreased to ume leader with 9.2 million shares, session, according to data compiled by shot up to its upper price limit before 124.01 million shares compared with losing Rs0.06 to close at Rs25. It was the National Clearing Company of succumbing to profit-taking. Going Monday’s tally of 154.2 million. The followed by Amreli Steels with 8.6 mil- Pakistan. forward, we expect the market to find WASHINGTON value of shares traded during the day lion shares, gaining Rs1.39 to close at The equities turned lower amid low support at 38,800/600 levels. A year after revealing she was taking a break from weed, Miley Cyrus admitted she’s back smoking every now and then thanks to her mom! While promoting her new single Nothing OPEN MARKET FOREX RATES Saudi banks, Breaks Like a Heart, the 26-year-old singer said KOICA to contribute to Regulators ‘close to Tish Cyrus, 51, got her back into the drug. We Currency Buying Selling take a little. Every now and then, you know,” Australian Dollar 99 100 Islamic tax deal’ Cyrus told media. My mom got me back on it. Pak Socio-Economic Dev However, Liam Hemsworth’s fiancée won’t make Bahrain Dinar 368 370 DUBAI, RIYADH a habit of smoking while she’s working. When Canadian Dollar 103 104 of Pakistan and will perform an im- Saudi Arabian banks are expected I’m just working I don’t think I function at my portant role in exchange of technology to reach a deal with Islamic tax au- highest, most intelligent, most being-able-to-be- China Yuan 20.05 20.2 and cultural relations between the two thorities before the end of the year as-aware-and-as-present, so I don’t smoke when Euro 157.5 158.5 friendly countries. Korea will continue to resolve a dispute over increased I work, she said. its efforts to pursue social uplift pro- liabilities, banking sources say. In a May 2017 interview, Cyrus stated weed Hong Kong Dollar 17.7 17.95 ISLAMABAD jects in Pakistan. Korean International Banks have been at loggerheads with was a thing of the past just like that foam finger. Indian Rupee 1.88 1.95 The government of Korea, through its Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Alumni the authorities since at least the start This is crazy, but I haven’t smoked weed in three aid agency KOICA (Korea International Association of Pakistan (KAAP) held of the year over additional payments weeks! she said. Cyrus said she was quitting for Kuwaiti Dinar 454.5 457 Cooperation Agency), has endeavored to annual alumni meeting for elections of zakat the name of the tax for years a second. I like to surround myself with people Norwegians Krone 16.05 16.3 support and assist developing countries of Executive members of KAAP for going back as far as 2002. that make me want to get better, more evolved, around the world, including Pakistan. In the session 2018-2021. The Alumni Banks have been contesting the extra open, she added. And I was noticing, it’s not the Qatari Riyal 37.95 38.3 Pakistan, KOICA activities have focused elected Tariq Faheem Sheikh, DG payments, but a compromise is close, people that are stoned. I want to be super clear Saudi Riyal 36.8 37.7 on the vocational skills development, Establishment Division as President said the sources, with one adding and sharp, because I know exactly where I want education, health, water and sanitation KAAP, Naveed Ahmed, Additional that the tax will be calculated at 10 to be. The recreational use of marijuana became U.A.E Dirham 37.8 38.65 related sectors. Commissioner Inland Revenue, Federal per cent of each bank’s profit. The legal in California at the start of this year, which According to Korean International Bored of Revenue as Vice President previous calculation by the General is where the Malibu singer and her mother live. UK Pound Sterling 174 175.25 Cooperation Agency (KOICA) it is ex- KAAP and Ikram Ul Haq, Senior Director Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT) It’s now legal for adults over the age of 21 in 10 US Dollar 139.2 139.7 pected that these projects will contrib- Competition Commission of Pakistan as was based on 2.5 per cent of a bank’s states and Washington, D.C., and medical mari- ute in the socio-economic development a General Secretary KAAP. equity, with adjustments. juana is legal in 33.

Maja Salvador to perform in Dubai 21st Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge Johnny Sexton inks deal with IRFU Mladenovic leads march of top eight seeds

DUBAI Top seed Kristina Mladenovic led the march of top eight seeds into the sec- ond round of the 21st Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge (AHTC) being held at the Habtoor Grand Beach Resort and Spa on Tuesday. Mladenovic took just over one hour to ease her way past 2016 runner-up Natalia Vikhlyantseva 6-3, 6-3 to set up a meeting with her best friend Michaella Krajicek in Lions fly-half Johnny Sexton Round Two on Wednesday. Second seed has signed a new deal with the Viktoria Kuzmova had a different outing Irish Rugby Football Union that as the Slovakian was made to dig in deep means he will play for Ireland for a 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 win over Spain’s Sara and Leinster until 2021. Sexton DUBAI Sorribes Tormo. has scored 738 points in 78 ap- Philippine dance princess will Third-seeded Tatjana Maria was next pearances for Ireland. Sexton, bring her dance moves to Dubai in a show ti- through to round two with a 6-2, 6-4 33, was named 2018 World tled ‘Pinoy Dance Show’ at the Dubai World win against Slovenian girl Kaja Juvan, Rugby player of the year after Trade Centre. Performing with Salvador at the while fourth seed Evgeniya Rodina was helping Ireland to a Six Nations December 14 event are actor Enchong Dee, co- stretched before she went through 6-7 vanced to a meeting with India’s top- Galfi from Hungary in round two today. Grand Slam. The two-time median Pooh and singer Jay R. The show will (2), 6-1, 6-2 against French girl Amandine ranked Ankita Raina following a 7-5, 6-4 The scoreline says nothing about British and Irish Lions back was be full of dancing, singing and I’m sure all the Hesse to set up a next round meeting with win over Valentina Ivakhnenko of Russia. how tough this match really was. She contracted to the IRFU until the Filipino fans, our Filipino supporters will enjoy Viktoriya Tomova of Bulgaria. Fifth seed Sorana Cirstea of Romania, the seventh [Vikhlyantseva] is a promising youngster end of the 2019 Rugby World because we have everything in there. Pooh will Mona Barthel of Germany also eased into seed also made it through with a 6-3, 6-3 and the previous two occasions between Cup. make you laugh, Enchong is also a good per- the next round with a 6-4, 6-2 win over win over qualifier Yuliya Hatouka, while us have gone into three sets. So I am just It is where I have always former and Jay R is a good singer, said Salvador Russian wild card Alexandra Panova, eighth seed Slovenian Tamara Zidansek happy to finish this one off in straights wanted to play so I am delighted in an interview with Gulf media outlet. while sixth seed Stefanie Voegele ad- will have to meet wild card entrant Dalma sets, top seed said. to extend, said the Dublin-born The 30-year-old artist, who’s been in the enter- player. We get looked after ex- tainment industry for 15 years now, has been in tremely well here and it is an successful television soap operas like the Wild exciting time for Irish rugby. I Flower, FPJ’s , am looking forward to hopefully and The Legal Wife. Apart from acting, Salvador Colin Jackson to be University chancellor being a part of that over the next has also made a name in the dancing world, few years. Sexton has played for where she’s given the title ‘Dance Princess.’ In a WREXHAM ward to being hands-on in this to improve our campuses and Leinster for the large majority of one-on-one interview, Salvador reveals more on Former world 110m hurdles new role. Jackson was given an facilities, which includes our his professional career, except her career in the entertainment arena. champion Colin Jackson has Honorary Fellowship by the uni- partnership with Football for two seasons at Racing 92. My mum she also loves dancing, so what you been named as Wrexham versity for his services to sport Association of Wales to build He continued to play for seen from your parents sometimes you will copy Glyndwr University’s new in 2016. the new National Football Ireland throughout that spell in or you want to be like them. So I’m like that. My chancellor. Jackson said it was The new role will see Jackson Development Centre at our France, despite an IRFU policy mum really loves dancing so I imitated. When I an honour and a thrill to take preside over graduation cer- Colliers Park site in Wrexham. that gives preference to Irish- started to be an artist, Star Magic had these dance up the ambassadorial position. emonies and other on-campus Colin will be an inspiring role based players. Every player in classes, dance workshops and acting workshops The inauguration ceremony events. Prof Maria Hinfelaar, model for our students and Joe Schmidt’s squad for this that all artists need to undergo before they will will take place on 15 February. the university’s vice-chancellor, graduates, whatever subject year’s autumn Tests was based let you join shows like ‘ASAP’ [a Sunday variety The university excels in a lot of said: “He joins us at a very ex- area they are in. We will also in Ireland. Sexton’s decision to show in the Philippines]. They will not let you things that I believe in, such as citing time as we progress with involve him in our community- extend his deal beyond the cur- join the workshop just to be a good dancer, but social inclusion, and I look for- our Campus 2025 programme supporting initiatives. rent World Cup cycle is a boost. also to bring out your confidence. Wednesday, December 12, 2018

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8th JCC to offer new basis for CPEC implementation ISLAMABAD would be developed aligned with Federal Minister for Planning, local available resources. We will Development & Reform Khusro promote such investments that Bakhtiar, Tuesday, said that an in- help in import substitution, value dustrial cooperation framework addition of the products in order would be signed during next Joint to help balancing Pak China trade, Cooperation Committee meeting, he added. Minister stressed on KP scheduled on December 20th, 2018 Government to develop Rashkai only at Beijing, China. for industrial purposes and discour- The framework would help to age real estate business. move forward with relocation of He reiterated that government Chinese industries and large scale would provide all type of utilities to investment in Pakistan. The 8th Rashkai economic zone. JCC would be foundation to ensure He instructed concerned minis- implementation of this important tries to ensure provision of utilities sector. including natural gas supply and He chaired a meeting to review connecting the zone with national progress on Pak-China Industrial grid to ensure power supply in line Cooperation here on Tuesday. The with development of this zone. meeting was attended by Secretary Minister asked the KP govern- Foreign Minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi meeting Mr. Dato’ Sri Leo Ariyanayakam, CEO of Scicom, Malaysia, at the Ministry Planning Zafar Hasan, Project ment to make all arrangements for of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad on Tuesday. Photo: PID Director CPEC Hassan Daud, officials equal participation of local inves- from Board of Investment, Ministry tors in Rashakai zone. Officials from of Energy and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Board of Investment, the Prime Government. Minister Office and KP Government He, while highlighting importance briefed the meeting about industrial of Special Economic Zones, main- cooperation and development of Pakistan, UK to enhance tained that the industrial parks Rashkai Economic Zone. efforts on regional security Brexit will open new opportunities for bilateral trade: FM Qureshi ISLAMABAD wide range of regional and bilateral Qureshi received Ambassador Marc comed French automaker Renault’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood issues of mutual interest and ex- Barety of France at the Foreign decision to manufacture vehicles in Qureshi has hoped that Brexit would pressed satisfaction at the current Office. The two sides appreciated Pakistan. open new opportunities for trade state of relations. They also agreed the current trajectory of bilateral He invited more French businesses and development between Pakistan to hold the 4th round of Pakistan-UK relations and agreed to further en- to benefit from Pakistan’s investor and United Kingdom. Foreign Enhanced Strategic Dialogue in the hance relations in all areas of mutual friendly policies in various sectors. Russian bombers in Venezuela alert US Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood first quarter of 2019 in London. The interest. The ambassador conveyed that Qureshi received a telephone call two leaders also expressed satisfac- It was agreed that exchange of there were several French compa- CARACAS from British Secretary of State for tion at the finalization of Protocol high level visits were important for nies interested in doing business Russia has infuriated the US by flying two aircraft capable of carrying Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, on Transfer of Prisoners between further strengthening of bilateral with Pakistan. The ambassador nuclear warheads to Venezuela. The TU-160 supersonic bombers, called Jeremy Hunt on Tuesday, read an Pakistan and UK, which would be relations. In this regard, the for- assured of France’s full support in White Swans by the Russian pilots who fly them, landed at Maiquetia air- official statement. FM Qureshi ap- signed shortly. eign minister stated that Pakistan enhancing cooperation in all fields port near the capital Caracas. Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, held preciated the expanded bilateral They reaffirmed their commit- side looked forward to the visit of of mutual interest. The foreign min- talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow just a few days ago. His left-wing cooperation and stressed that the ment to enhance bilateral coopera- President Macron at an early date ister appreciated the developments administration has often found itself at odds with Washington. US Secretary UK was an important trade and in- tion, particularly in the spheres of at the invitation of Prime Minister projects undertaken by the French of State Mike Pompeo called the flight a waste of time by a corrupt govern- vestment partner of Pakistan. regional security, counter-terrorism, Imran Khan. Qureshi expressed Development Agency (AFD) in ment. Russia’s government has sent bombers halfway around the world The two foreign ministers, the organised crime, money launder- satisfaction at the two-way flow of hydro power generation and reno- to Venezuela, fumed Pompeo on Twitter. communique added, discussed a ing and asset recovery. Later, FM investment from both sides and wel- vation of Lahore Fort. EU’s Brexit deal ‘best Stock bounce masks unease over Brexit and growth

rose 1.6 per cent. Germany’s DAX, deal possible’ the most China-sensitive market in Asian stocks Europe, last week entered bear mar- trade mixed on BRUSSELS ket territory. European Commission presi- New Brexit vote MSCI’s world equity index gained global cues dent on Tuesday insisted that the before Jan 21 0.4 per cent set for its first day of Brexit deal agreed by the EU is the gains after a five-day losing streak. HONG KONG: Asian stocks traded best deal possible, and will not LONDONL Britain’s Parliament China’s blue-chip index had risen 0.5 mixed on Tuesday after further be re-opened. Speaking during a will vote on whether to approve per cent overnight. Sterling, mean- discussions on trade between plenary session at the European Prime Minister Theresa May’s while, still floundered near 20-month Washington and Beijing, and a Parliament, Jean-Claude Juncker Brexit deal before January 21, her lows as the market sought clarity rebound in US shares overnight. said: The deal we have achieved spokesman said on Tuesday. May on the next steps for Brexit after India’s stocks tumbled and the is the best deal possible. It is the had been due to hold the vote Britain’s prime minister postponed rupee slumped after the surprise only deal possible. His remarks later on Tuesday, but on Monday a vote on her deal. resignation of its central bank came after British Prime Minister announced she would defer it Sterling hesitantly rose 0.4 per cent governor. Theresa May announced early and seek extra reassurances from to $1.2610 as traders sought to price Benchmarks fell in Japan, Monday the postponement of the European Union to make sure in a range of possibilities after Prime fluctuated in South Korea and Tuesday’s planned Brexit vote, as it got through Parliament. Minister Theresa May’s abrupt de- Hong Kong, and ticked higher the deal would be rejected by a May is looking to resolve the cision to postpone a parliamentary in China. significant margin. impasse over her deal as quickly vote on her Brexit agreement on Juncker said, there is no room as possible, and intends to get LONDON China is ready to make concessions Monday, a move that sent the pound whatsoever for renegotiation but of the assurances she needs from Stocks jumped on Tuesday as in- on trade. spiralling down to $1.2505. events of the last few days show you course, if used intelligently, there is European leaders before Jan 21, vestors clung to hopes of a detente The report came after China’s Vice Goldman Sachs analysts said vola- why there’s caution, he added. enough room to give further clari- the spokesman told reporters. in the China-US trade war and Premier Liu He exchanged views on tility across UK assets has increased, May embarked on the first leg of fication and further interpretation picked through the rubble of con- the next stage of trade talks with US with option markets pricing a wider a trip to meet European leaders on without opening the Withdrawal flagrations in other top economies, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin range of outcomes, including Brexit Tuesday, seeking support for changes Agreement. This will not happen. had a common determination to with heightened uncertainty over and Trade Representative Robert without a deal, a last-minute agree- to her Brexit deal, while at home Everyone has to know that the do everything to not be in a situa- Brexit and French protests. A report Lighthizer. S&P 500 and Dow fu- ment or another referendum on EU some lawmakers agitated for a vote Withdrawal Agreement will not be tion one day to use that backstop, China is moving to cut import tar- tures were up 0.8 to 1 per cent, membership. We still think a no deal of no confidence. The EU was ada- re-opened, he emphasized, adding but we have to prepare it. It is nec- iffs on American-made cars drove indicating a strong open on Wall is a very low probability, but the un- mant the withdrawal agreement, in- that the big problem is the backstop essary for the entire coherence of European stocks to extend gains Street. Eurozone stocks rose 1.8 per certainty will persist for some time, cluding its most contentious element for Ireland. what we have agreed with Britain, strongly as auto stocks jumped and cent and Germany’s DAX climbed 2 said Richard Turnill, global chief in- a backstop for the Northern Ireland The EC president said that they and it is necessary for Ireland. the market interpreted this as a sign per cent while Britain’s FTSE 100 vestment strategist at Blackrock. The frontier could not be renegotiated.

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