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IslamabadFriday, January 29, 2021 ’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 UK announces ‘Results of China US in no hurry Covid-19 aid vaccine trial to to return to Iran for Balochistan come in few days’ nuclear deal Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-07 Briefs Don’t try to PDM’s politics please others, have flopped PM tells nation DNA – says that Pakistan need only project one ISLAMABAD: Foreign Min- ister Shah image — that it is an independent nation, Mehmood Qureshi on one that is standing on its own feet Thursday said sensi- ble people Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Pakistan ready to of the country had fully re- jected the politics of Paki- ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister on work with Biden stan Democratic Movement Thursday said that Pakistan must always aim ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has said it is (PDM) based on hollow to be self reliant and not be afraid to have lofty looking forward to work with the New slogans and protests. In a dreams. “People talk about projecting a soft US Administration to further strengthen meeting with Governor Pun- image for Pakistan. What does a soft image the bilateral ties to make it multi-facet- jab Chaudhry Muhammad even mean? [...] Will the world begin to think ed, sustainable and mutually beneficial. Sarwar here in Islamabad, very highly of us then?” said the premier. At his weekly news briefing in Islamabad the Foreign Minister said He said that Pakistan must not fall for this Thursday, Foreign Office Spokesperson misconception. “This is having an inferior- Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said his country ISLAMABAD: President Dr , conferring Hilal-e-Imtiaz (M) on Chairman Joint Chiefs the unnatural alliance of of Staff, Jordan Armed Forces, Major General Yousef A. Al Hnaity, in a special PDM was doomed to fail. ity complex. When a country loses self-con- wants to continue its partnership with During the meeting, issues fidence, it begins to think of how to please the US to achieve peace, stability and investiture ceremony, at Aiwan-e-Sadr. – DNA of mutual interest including others,” the prime minister said. prosperity in the region. overall political situation of He was addressing a gathering in Islamabad The spokesperson said Pak-US bilateral the country and global sce- held to showcase a docu-drama “Paani ke relationship has been a factor for region- PDM leaders pankh” that highlights the importance of Pa- al peace and stability. We have achieved Pak, Jordan enjoy nario amid coronavirus pan- demic were discussed. kistan harnessing its hydropower capabilities. a lot by working together in the past. He fail to garner “We must never think of doing something stressed the continued engagement and that the West wants. Like when Musharraf coordination is even more compelling to- support Corruption spoke of ‘enlightened moderation’. [...] No excellent ties: Alvi day in the context of shared geo political one knew what it was. People thought the and security challenges. Zahid Hafeez Rana Farrukh is on the more they look like people from the West, The President conferred ‘Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)’ Chaudhri said both the countries have ISLAMABAD: the more they will seem moderate,” PM rise: Sherry worked closely to achieve the shared ob- Minister for on Major General Yousef Ahmad Al-Hnaity Imran Khan said, adding that a nation only jective of peace in Afghanistan. He said Information does such things when it lacks confidence. Pakistan appreciates the progress made and Broad- Shujaat Hamza DNA by the Afghan peace process, emphasizing casting Sen- Jordan CJCS the need to further build on it. – DNA KARACHI: PPP Senator Continued on Page 06 ator Shibli ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Sherry Re- Faraz on Thursday said the Arif Alvi has said that Paki- calls on Air chief hman said anti-government campaign stan attaches great impor- ISLAMABAD: Major General Yousef Ahmad Al Hna - Prime Min- of Pakistan Democratic tance to its ties with Jordan ity, Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Jordan Armed ister Im- UK announces Covid-19 Movement (PDM) had bad- and wants to maintain mutu- Forces, called on Mujahid Anwar ran Khan’s ly failed to win the masses’ ally beneficial cooperation Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, at claims to end support due to the personal with the brotherly country Air Headquarters, Islamabad. corruption were based on aid for Balochistan agendas of its leadership. in all fields of mutual in- Both the Commanders discussed various matters lies. She said corruption is Addressing ‘Meet the Press’ terests. He said that both pertaining to bilateral cooperation and mutual in - on the rise during this gov- programme here at the Na- countries enjoyed excellent terest. Chairman Joint Chief of Jordan lauded the ernment’s tenure and that Bureau Report tional Press Club, he said relations which were based professionalism of PAF personnel and expressed Pakistan losing a few plac- the people never came out on common faith, cultural his desire to learn from its experience. es on the global corruption QUETTA: British High to protect someone’s cor- affinities and shared per- The Air Chief offered all-out support to the brother - index is a question mark Commissioner Dr Christian ruption or serve the person- ceptions of regional and ly country in the field of aviation and training. Both on the PTI government’s Turner CMG announced al agenda of leaders. On the the dignitaries agreed to further cement the existing performance. Pakistan has £3.5 million UK humanitar- other hand, the PTI govern- Continued on Page 06 cordial relations between the two air forces. – DNA dropped down seven places ian aid for Balochistan dur- ment was successfully con- on the list since this gov- ing his first visit to Quetta. tinuing its fight against the ernment came to power, Rates of malnutrition and menace of corruption with Top TTP she said, adding that the food insecurity in Ba- the support of masses, he SC orders to commender world is now watching the lochistan were already high added. Prime Minister story of the government’s before the COVID-19 glob- Imran Khan would never killed wrath of corruption. al pandemic, but the virus bow to the pressure tactics release accused in has affected livelihoods and of the opposition, he said. It made the problem worse. tify and help malnourished knock-on effect on food se- was former president Gen- Daniel Pearl case PTI govt’s UK aid will help over children, pregnant women curity in Balochistan. UK eral , who corruption 41,000 women and chil- and new mothers. aid announced today will had given the NRO (National dren get vital nutrients British High Commissioner provide life-saving nutri- Reconciliation Ordinance) to “Today’s decision is a complete proved they need, through a ther- Christian Turner CMG said, tion and humanitarian aid the corrupt leaders, he said travesty of justice and the apeutic food programme. “The COVID-19 pandemic to vulnerable women and while replying to a question. It will support community has hit the global economy release of these killers puts in DNA outreach workers to iden- hard, and this has had a Continued on Page 06 Iranian danger journalists everywhere” ISLAMABAD: Pakistan DNA Muslim envoy calls ISLAMABAD: The Su- the decision. “The court KARACHI: Chief of a League- preme Court on Thursday has come out to say that banned militant group N a w a z First vaccine shipment on Ali Zaidi ordered authorities to re- there is no offence that lease Ahmed Omar Saeed he has committed in this blamed for a deadly reign of (PML-N) terror in a border region of spokes- Sheikh, the principal ac- case,” Mahmood Sheikh, DNA cused in the 2002 behead- who represented Sheikh, Pakistan has been killed in person to reach next week a roadside bomb attack in Marriyum Aurangzeb on ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Am- ing of American journalist told AFP. Daniel Pearl, dismissing The attorney added that southern Afghanistan, the Thursday has said that the bassador to Pakistan Syed Khayam Abbasi an appeal by the Sindh gov- the court had ordered provincial governor con- report of Transparency Pak to send Mohammad Ali Hosseini on Thursday called on Fed- ernment against the Sindh that three others, who firmed on Thursday. International is a proof of ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Secretary, Na- eral Minister for Maritime High Court (SHC) order had been sentenced to “Mangal Bagh, the leader Prime Minister (PM) Im- plane to China tional Health Services Regulations and Co- Affairs Syed Ali Haider for his immediate release. life in prison for their part of Lashkar-e-Islam terrorist ran Khan-led government’s ordination Dr. Nausheen Hamid on Thurs- ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Zaidi and discussed issues The apex court is also in Pearl’s kidnapping and group, was killed along with corruption. Reacting to day said that Pakistan would receive the Minister on Health Dr Faisal Sultan said related to border markets. separately hearing ap- death and then acquitted two of his comrades in a roadside bomb blast in the the latest Corruption Per- first shipment of coronavirus vaccine from Thursday that the government would soon peals against the high by the SHC, also be freed. The Ambassador informed Bandar Dara area of Achin ceptions Index (CPI) for China’s Sinopharm next week. send a plane to China to get the first vaccine the Minister that almost all court’s earlier acquittal “Today’s decision is a com- 2020, the PML-N leader Talking to a private news channel, she contingent. The development came after a district of Nangarhar this formalities to establish bor- of Sheikh, a decision on plete travesty of justice morning,” provincial gover- said that the annual report extended gratitude to China for sending meeting was held at the NCOC with Dr Sul- der markets have been ap- which has not been an- and the release of these nor Ziaulhaq Amarkhil wrote has exposed dishonesty of first shipment of 5 lacs doses of vaccine tan in the chair. The provinces shared their proved from the Irani side, nounced as yet. killers puts in danger jour- Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf plans regarding the vaccine. “We are ready on his verified Twitter han- which would be free of charge for all prov- said a press release. Minis- The short order was is- nalists everywhere and dle. Bagh was involved in a (PTI) government. inces without any discrimination. After for this important step and are united for ter Zaidi assured full coop- sued by a three-judge SC the people of Pakistan,” this mission,” the special assistant vowed, number of terrorist activities all necessary verification, designated AVC eration and facilitation from bench headed by Justice the Pearl family said in in the area, added Ziaulhaq, adding that the govt has “come a long way Pakistan government in set- Mushir Alam. One mem- a statement released by through cooperation.” – DNA who is also senior advisor to Continued on Page 06 ting up the border markets. ber of the bench opposed their lawyer. – APP President Ashraf Ghani on Inside... political and public affairs. ‘Pak-Afghan women lawmakers group should be formed’ Pakistan, – Page 02 Foreign Minister briefs Foreign Affairs Committee Korean Bank RINSTRA valued at US$ 20 million The Foreign Minister informed that he had just concluded a virtual Envoys Conference sign loan – Page 03 agreement CNS discusses for Africa and he was convening another virtual Envoys Conference for Europe regional security with meeting, the Foreign Min- Kashmiri activist in UK, been established in For- ISLAMABAD: Mr. Noor Jordanian CJCS Naveed Miraj ister presented the dossier Raja Najabat Hussain also eign Office which would Ahmed, Secretary, Economic – Page 04 on “Indian state sponsor- attend the meeting on spe- focus on trade, commerce Affairs Division on Thursday Who runs America? ISLAMABAD: The Senate ship of terrorism and dest- cial invitation. and investment as key signed a Loan Agreement of Biden’s 100 days Foreign Affairs Committee abilisation in Pakistan” to The Foreign Minister in- components of Pakistan US$ 49.045 Million for Sec- challenge met under Senator Musha- Senator Mushahid Hussain formed the Committee that Foreign Policy. tion-I of Chakdara – Timar- – Page 05 hid Hussain Sayed, Chair- Sayed, who directed the the OIC Foreign Ministers The Foreign Minister also garah Road (N-45) with the EXIM Bank of Korea under Yasir helps Pakistan man, Senate Foreign Affairs Foreign Office for wide dis- Conference will be held in briefed the Committee that Committee in Parliament semination of the Dossier Islamabad later this year, CPEC had now entered the the Economic Cooperation foil Development Fund (EDCF). fight in first Test House where a detailed internationally. in which the primary focus second phase in which re- 3-hour long briefing was pro- From Korean-side, Mr. Shin – Page 06 On the Special initiative of would be the situation in In- location of Chinese indus- Deong-yong, Senior Execu- vided by Foreign Minister, the Chairman, relatives of dian occupied Kashmir and try, job creation and the tive Director of EXIM Bank Top US diplomat Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Blinken sees long prominent political prison- in this regard, the Govern- activation of two new Joint signed the said Loan Agree- road to Iran deal Qureshi to the Committee ers in Indian occupied Kash- ment will ensure that Hu- Working Groups (JWGs) on ment. The project aims to – Page 07 on the situation in Indian mir like Mushaal Malik, wife man Rights and the issue of Agriculture and interna- improve the connectivity occupied Kashmir with ref- of Yasin Malik together with Kashmiri political prisoners tional cooperation, respec- by widening and rehabil- Chinese help erence to political prisoners, her mother and daughter, as would be in the forefront. tively, will be a force-mul- vital in Pakistan itating the existing road as well as Foreign Policy well as Dr. Mujahid Gillani, He also informed the Com- tiplier for building CPEC. and enhance the effective industrial modernization challenges for 2021. – Page 08 nephew of Mohtarama Aas- mittee that an Economic use of National Highway At the conclusion of the iya Andrabi plus prominent Diplomacy Division has Continued on Page 06 (N – 45). – DNA IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Friday, January 29, 2021 ‘Road services Briefs always been a top priority of Three TTP NHMP’ terrorists arrested DNA KARACHI: As many as ISLAMABAD: As per de- three terrorists belonging tail, on special directions of to banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Inspector General, NHMP Pakistan (TTP) were arrest- Dr.SyedKaleem Imam, un- ed by police in a combing der supervision of DIG, N-5 operation conducted in Qa- North Zone, Muhammad yyumabad area of Karachi WisalFakhar Sultan, a com- city. According to an official, prehensive campaign for the Defence Police conduct- pasting of reflective stick- ed a combing operation in ers/sheets was launched in Qayyumabad D Area during the area of N-5 North Zone which three TTP terrorists from Peshawar to Lahore identified as Rooh Khan s/o G.T. Road. During this cam- Wazir Rehman, Khair ullah paign, 15 special briefing s/o Taam Khan and Karim- points were established at ullah Jan s/o Ali Jan were various Toll Plazas of N-5 arrested. The police also North Zone. At these brief- recovered two hand gre- ing points, 15890 persons nades, bomb and three pis- were briefed verbally where- tols along with rounds from RAWALPINDI: Advisor to the Prime Minister on commerce & investment, Abdul Razak Dawood speaking as 2980 Road Safety reflec- their possession. Cases reg- at the conference of all presidents of chambers of commerce. – DNA tive stickers were pasted istered against arrested per- in the rear of slow moving sons under relevant law and traffic to ensure their vis- further investigations were ibility during ongoing fog- underway. – APP gy season. This effort of NHMP has been appreciat- ‘Pak-Afghan women lawmakers ed by the general public and DC emphasize different civil society. The for proper DIG N-5 North Zone said that NHMP always strive monitoring of group should be formed’ to ensure provision of road related services to road us- govt schools ers and insure safety of road ABBOTTABAD: Deputy Mr Qurban Ali presents cultural Gown of Gilgit Baltistan to Chinese ambassa - users. He further stressed Commissioner Abbottabad upon the officers of NHMP Mughees Sanaullah Thurs- dor. Both sides focused to resolve issues between two countries on trade mat - to leave no stone unturned day emphasized that Educa- in facilitating the commut- tional Monitoring Authority ters, such as to control transport expense on Pak China border ers through utilization of (EMA) and District Edu- all the available resources cation Officer should play women’s role in lasting peace is critical, and and exhaustive efforts. The their role for the improve- DNA Afghan women welcome and expect region- DIG further said that the ment of education stand- al women to support them in whatever way visibility of slow moving ve- ards and better coaching of ISLAMABAD: Parliamentarians from Pa- possible. Dr. Nausheen Hamid, Parliamen- hicles is considerably en- children. He was chairing kistan and Afghanistan on Thursday an- tary Secretary for the Ministry of Health, hanced through pasting of a review meeting of the El- nounced a new initiative Women Parliamen- stated that health is a common challenge reflective stickers/sheets ementary and Secondary tarians Beyond Boundaries (WPBB) to push and shared goal. She briefed the honorable on these vehicles which Education (ESE) monthly for greater understanding and bilateral attendees for the efforts out together by ultimately contributes to- performance report at his cooperation. The idea was floated by Mem- the government to both curb the pandem- wards safer road and eradi- office. EMA Abbottabad of- ber National Assembly (MNA) Shandana ic, while keeping the economy afloat. She cation of road crashes. ficials briefed the meeting Gulzar, who said if doctors can operate led an interactive discussion on what could about the performance. without boundaries, why can’tpublic repre- be jointly pursued in the field of health be- NAB starts According to the indicators sentatives do so by joining hands to serve tween the two countries. Dr. Sania Nishtar, issued by the ESE the dep- and guide their people? the Prime Minister’s Special Assistant on investigation uty commissioner directed Ms Gulzar said this at the Pakistan-Afghan- Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, spoke the DEOs to bring improve- istan Women Parliamentarians’ Dialogue, Najib Alikhil, the honorable ambassador health, and security. He was appreciative of about the government’s effort to curb pov- against Ameer ment in the circles and said organized by the Center for Research and of Afghanistan to Pakistan, who lauded the positive recent diplomatic exchanges erty and provide financial assistance to the Muqam that our focus must the qual- Security Studies (CRSS) and the Organ- CRSS’ efforts in expanding and improving between the two countries and said that PM masses, and how this may be replicated in ity of education to attract ization for Economic Studies and Peace people-to-people relations between the two Imran Khan’s vision for of peace is achieva- Afghanistan. She said that despite several PESHAWAR: The Nation- the parents for government (OESP) in Afghanistan. The conference countries and highlighted the women forum ble with direct contribution of all stakehold- women-focused programs, even the main al Accountability Bureau schools rather than private was designed to bring together members of as a clear example of the organization’s suc- ers and a comprehensive ceasefire. EHSAS program was designed on a policy (NAB) has converted in- sector. While directing the parliament and senior female officials from cess. He stated that the stability, security, Shinkai Karokhail, Member Parliament Af- of 50% parity. Her briefing was lauded by quiry into the investigation ESE, DC said that besides both countries to communicate and collabo- and prosperity of the two countries was ghanistan and leader of the delegation, said Ms. Shinkai, who proposed that the Afghan against Pakistan Muslim monitoring the attendance rate across a wide variety of common goals. deeply linked, and cooperation needed to that engaging more women can help change Women Affairs Minister should visit Paki- League-Nawaz (PML-N) of the students teachers The gathering was inaugurated by H. E. be improved in trade and transit, education, the face of Afghan politics. She stated that stan to further connect on this issue. leader, Engineer Ameer should also focus on the Muqam, in charges of quality of education and possessing assets beyond make sure for the provision known means of income. of congenial environment PSX holds gong The NAB KP had started to the students. Mughees the inquiry against Ameer Sanaullah also underlines Muqam in July 2019, after the need for enforcement ceremony orders of the NAB Chair- of Coronavirus SOPs in all man Justice (retd) Javed educational institutions and whereby for the first time Iqbal. The inquiry has been said that it would help con- DNA a shelf prospectus against transformed into an investi- trol the virus at the begin- issuance of Rs 50 Bn TFCs gation after the approval of ning of the new year. KARACHI: In a very encour- has been approved. Bank chairman NAB. The NAB He also took notice of differ- aging development for the Alfalah has presence in has accused Muqam of pur- ent schools without bound- debt market of Pakistan, both the brokerage and as- chasing properties in Islam- ary walls and directed the an innovative, new debt in- set management industries abad, Lahore and Peshawar. concerned to take action strument has been issued and has recently become He is also accused of pur- according to the law. – APP and listed on Pakistan Stock the first Market Maker of chasing precious agricul- Exchange (PSX) by Bank Al- debt securities as well. I tural land in Swat, Shangla falah (BAFL). Bank Alfalah am very pleased that they and Peshawar, besides hav- PDM is not has issued Medium Term are making their mark yet ing several bank accounts. a threat to Note in the form of Term Fi- again on PSX through this Muqam’s wealth and luxu- nance Certificates (Tranche innovative debt instru- rious lifestyle do not match govt: Rashid Series-A) of PKR 11,000 ment, which will help pro- his known income and that million through Shelf Reg- vide depth and dynamism is why investigation against Hafeez istration Program, which to the debt sector of the him was initiated, said offi- have been listed on the Ex- capital market of Pakistan” cials privy to the matter. DNA change as of today, January On this occasion, the CEO Engineer Ameer Muqam 28, 2021. A Gong Ceremony of Bank Alfalah, Mr.Atif Ba- is the President of PML-N LAHORE: Punjab Minister was held at Pakistan Stock jwa,stated, “Bank Alfalah Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He for Literacy and Non-For- Exchange to mark the list- would like to thank SECP ISLAMABAD: Federal minister for interior, Sheikh Rashid Ahmad exchanging views has previously served as mal Basic Education Raja ing of the instrument.The and PSX for their continued with Ali Sulimani Al-Saeedi, Assistant Foreign Minister for Kuwait who is adviser to the prime minis- Rashid Hafeez has said gong was struck by the CEO efforts in promoting the visiting Pakistan alongwith his delegation. – DNA ter. He had contested the that PDM is not a threat of Bank Alfalah, Mr. Atif capital markets of Pakistan. July 25 election from two to the government but will Bajwa, amidst the presence Our debt capital markets are National Assembly and two cause political loss and dis- of the Members of the PSX still at a nascent stage and we provincial assembly seats grace to the political par- Board, the MD & CEO of appreciate the efforts of all Bill for open Senate elections on the PML-N ticket but ties sitting in this basket PSX, Mr. Farrukh H. Khan, the stakeholders to develop lost all four. – APP of personal interests. Our and senior management this market based on global government is focusing the of PSX, SECP and BAFL. best practices. Sharing the public welfare despite the Also present at the occasion same vision, we at Bank Al- to be tabled next week: Awan ‘Pakistan negative opposition of all were the senior manage- falah believe that an efficient ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Prime Minis- ensure that Senate elections are held The Advisor said Prime Minister converting to rival parties. He made this ment and representatives of and well developed debt ter for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Babar in a free, fair and transparent manner, Imran Khan had made it clear that statement while talking to Arif Habib Limited& Alfalah market will open up addi- Awan Thursday said the government he noted. Dr Babar recalled that in the irrespective of the fact that his party drone-based the workers and people be- CLSA Securities, Joint Lead tional avenues for corporates will introduce a constitutional amend- past Senate elections were made con- would get more or less votes he would longing to different walks Managers& Arrangers to and investorsfor sources of ment bill in the Parliament next week troversial with purchase of votes and pursue the electoral reforms in the technology’ of life who met him here in the Issue. In his opening re- funding and investments re- for open voting in the Senate elections corruption. He said the proposed con- Senate and the path of accountability. ISLAMABAD: Federal min- his office on Thursday. marks, Mr. Farrukh Khan, spectively”. Speaking on the and to give the dual nationals the right stitutional amendments will be a test Dr Babar Awan said a road map had ister for Science and Tech- Raja Rashid Hafeez said the MD & CEO of PSX said, occasion, Mr. Arif Habib, to contest elections. case for opposition which in the past been given to the political parties in nology Fawad Chaudhry that the Pakistan Tehreek- “It is indeed a very welcome Chairman - Arif Habib Group, Speaking at a press conference along had supported the idea of open voting the Parliament to stop the horse trad- said on Thursday that Prime e-Insaf (PTI) government and positive development stated, “I congratulate Bank with Minister for Information and in the Parliament. The introduction ing and buying of votes in elections. Minister Imran Khan has would show full solidarity for the debt market of Paki- Alfalahon the successful issu- Broadcasting Senator , of reforms package in Parliament will and Benazir Bhutto approved the proposal of with the oppressed Kash- stan that Bank Alfalah has is- ance of their Medium Term he said the election reforms package make it clear who in the opposition signed the Charter of Democracy in country’s first drone authori- miri people across the sued& listed its Tranche Se- Note. I also congratulate the was prepared after a series of meet- supported fair elections and wanted May 2006 and one of its point was ty in an effort to boost local country on February 5. He ries-A TFCs of Rs 11 Bn on SECP and Pakistan Stock Ex- ings chaired by Prime Minister Imran to stop the buying of votes and horse that indirect elections should be drones manufacturing indus- stated that the day would the Exchange. Bank Alfalah change for successfully facili- Khan. This will be the first constitu- trading and who would be doing other- open and identifiable votes should be try and to modernize agricul- come soon when Kashmi- has always been innovative tating issuers. tional reforms package since 1985 to wise, he continued. cast in it, he observed. – APP ture sector for the progress ri people would have their and prosperity of the country. Talking to a Private news right of self-determination channel, he said PTI-led gov- and freedom from the ille- LCCI to hold ernment has been introduc- gal occupation of India. ing drone technology which He said that for the first business moot in would be used for research time in Punjab province, in various sectors including the PTI government has Gwadar in March , logistics, agriculture and for taken practical steps to LAHORE: Chairman CPEC Authority Lt General (R) Asim other peaceful purposes in make investment very clean Saleem Bajwa Thursday assured his full support to Lahore diverse areas in the country. and transparent, thanks Chamber for its plan to hold Gwadar Business Moot in Gwa- Fawad said that in the begin- to which a large number dar in the month of March. While talking to President of the ning, the drones were used of investors are now com- Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry Mian Tariq Mis- for defence purposes only but ing and willing to invest in bah, the Chairman CPEC Authority said that it is a huge pro- now they were a very impor- tant monitoring tool for po- various sectors. “These ject that can change destiny of Pakistan “I would visit LCCI steps of our government lice activities and agriculture soon to share upcoming business opportunities in Gwadar”, sector. He said that two com- would boost industrial and Lt General (R) Asim Saleem Bajwa said. He said that work commercial activities in panies have already start pre- on CPEC project is in full swing and under developed are- paring drones in the country, the province and improve as are being given importance. Chairman CPEC Authority the country’s economy, as adding, drone technology was stressed upon the need for projecting CPEC as a regional now being used in Agricul- well as create numerous connectivity initiative to make Pakistan emerge as an eco- ture where sowing of seeds employment opportunities nomically developing state. “Prime objective of the CPEC and fertilizer were done by for the youth.” In the past, is to improve the lives of people of Pakistan by building an using drones. Pakistan’ s agri- the political commission economic corridor promoting bilateral connectivity, con- culture sector was being pro- mafia forced investors to struction, explore potential bilateral investment, economic gressively transformed into flee but we are giving them and trade, logistics and people to people contact for region- a high-tech industry through all the facilities under one al connectivity”, he said and added that this mega project digital services and drone roof and they will not face include integrated Transport & IT systems including Road, technologies, he said, adding, any problem or obstacle an- Rail, Port, Air and Data Communication Channels, Energy Drone technology within next ywhere inside the govern- Cooperation, Industrial & economic zones, Agricultural De- three years would be made ment machinery,” he said. ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Syed Mohammad Ali Hosseini called velopment, Socio-Economic Development, Tourism Cooper- easy and accessible for every- on Federal Minister for MoMA Syed Ali Haider Zaidi. – DNA ation & People to People Communication etc. – DNA one in the country. – APP 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEFriday, January 29, 2021 Chairman Briefs FBISE Chairman visits FGEI PAL meets Directorate writers’ DNA delegation ISLAMABAD: Chairman FBISE spent a day with FGEI Dte. The purpose was DNA to apprise him about func- ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pa- tioning of FGEIs and discus- kistan Academy of Letters sion to revolutionalise stu- (PAL) Dr Yousuf Khushk on dent centered assessment Thursday held meeting with system. In a long exhaustive delegation of writers from decision session some of the Gilgit-Baltistan, Faisalabad, core issues of FBISE & in- Talagang and Islamabad. stitutions came under focus. Talking to delegation, Dr It included; a. Independent Yousuf Khushk said that Monitoring Unit (IMU), b. Pakistani languages are a Digital Attendance Monitor- symbol of national unity ing System (DMAS), c. Alter- and PAL has been working native to practices (ATP), d. on a solid foundation for the Training for paper setters. promotion of literature in all Chairmen elaborated the Pakistani languages. relative marking mecha- He said that the promotion nism and its significance. and development of Paki- Chairman explained the stani languages was our first possible options to conduct goal. He added that Pakistani 9th, 11th and 8th class ex- languages are like a bouquet aminations. Experienced that includes the culture, tra- Principals from FG colleg- ditions, language, colors and es/ schools participated in fragrances of each region. the academic discussion. These languages are a sym- DG FGEIs appreciated bol of our national unity. the novice and needed ef- He consulted a delegation of ISLAMABAD: Maimoona Zainab Kazmi President Pakistan-Portugal Friendship Association hosted a reception to mark the New Year. Ambassador forts to uplift the quality writers from Gilgit-Baltistan of Portugal Paulo Neves Pocinho attended the event as chief guest. Members of the association posing for a picture with the ambassador. – DNA of assessment, paper pat- regarding the organizing of tern and exam system. DG the Bawa Johar Conference FGEIs desired to hold such under the auspices of PAL productive sessions with and also the convening of an Principals of FG Colleges/ international conference on Schools of the country and children’s literature under Pakistani startup RINSTRA assured Chairman FBISE the auspices of PAL. for all out assistance to the Board from FGEIs. Cold, dry PAL to hold weather to valued at US$ 20 million seminar on persist in RINSTRA has emerged as one of the most attractive initiatives in Pakistan Johar Ali johar capital in the MediaTech scene in the country DNA and entertainment channels with RINSTRA was set as “Our Story that RINSTRA has been able to continue to be a younger country. DNA DNA a few offering videos on demand Our Way”. The proof of concept was introduce in the media and tech Leading Pakistani media personal- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan (VOD), RINSTRA went ahead and approved and an initial seed money industry in Pakistan, is content ities are being engaged to manage Academy of Letters (PAL) Meteorological Depart- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has more opened doors for Pakistani con- of almost US$ 500,000 was invest- diversification, short-form videos, the RINSTRA platform, including will hold “Johar National ment (PMD) on Thursday than 76 million internet users with tent creators. RINSTRA has not ed to create RINSTRA, with the content in regional languages and Amir Jahangir, CEO, formerly CEO Literary Seminar” to pay forecast that cold and dry 37 million active social media ac- only became Pakistan’s first user funding from American Pakistani creating Pakistan’s first shadow for SAMAA TV, CNBC Pakistan tribute to well known Balti weather would likely to counts is one of the biggest oppor- generated platform, it also started diaspora. The Series A investment board. The Shadow Board, a con- and DBTV live. Jahangir has also Sufi poet Johar Ali Johar on persist in Islamabad dur- tunities of growth in the economy. commissioning content with not is planned for a US$ 2 million, being cept inspired by leading social been on the advisory board of the Feburary 3. Federal Educa- ing next 24 hours. Conti- With mobile internet rates giving only the established names like planned for funding from investors scientists Jennifer Jordan and Stanford Center for Innovation and tion and Professional Train- nental air was prevailing maximum value to the customers Haseena Moin and, Mehreen Jab- with Pakistani origin. Michael Sorell, who wrote an ar- Communication at the Stanford Uni- ing, National History and over most parts of the has been the sole entertainment in- bar but also gave opportunities to RINSTRA has been valued at ticle for the Harvard Busines Re- versity and has been recognized as Literary Heritage, Shafqat country whereas intense strument for the masses. However, young film makers to create con- US$20 million on the basis of pro- view on the necessity of Shadow Young Global Leader by the World Mehmood will be the chief cold weather was likely to lack of indigenous platforms that tent on diverse topics. ject industry trends in valuation of Boards, to connect with the young- Economic Forum. Misbah Ishak guest of the ceremony, an prevail in Upper Khyber can push native flavored content is RINSTRA was floated as an idea at similar businesses in emerging and er generation in the corporate de- Khalid, one of Pakistan’s most ver- official said on Thursday. pakhtunkhuwa, Kashmir, one of the biggest missing links for the DICE Foundation, USA’s annual frontier markets. The demand for cision making. Pakistan is not only satile actor and director has also He said that Speaker Gilgit Gilgit-Baltistan and Ba- Pakistani content creators. meeting, where committed Paki- content and entrepreneurial en- one of the youngest countries in joined as the Chief Creative Officer. Baltistan Amjad Ali Zaidi lochistan, MET office re- RINSTRA has emerged as one of stanis in North America and Europe thusiasm for creating new content its region, but also in the world. She brings with her experience of and renowned poet Iftikhar ported. Minimum temper- the most attractive initiatives in felt the need to start a digital plat- for the digital space is pushing the Sixty four percent of the country’s managing entertainment portfolios Arif will preside over the ature’s recorded in (°C): Pakistan in the MediaTech scene form that can create opportunity boundaries of content imagination population is under the age of 29, at GEO, ARY Entertainment, Aaj seminar. Provincial Min- Leh -15°C, Astore -13°C, in the country. While all other ap- for Pakistani storytellers to have and creativity for such platforms with some 30 percent between the TV, HUM and PTV. She is one of ister For Agriculture and Skardu, Anantnag -11°C, plications and platforms are offer- Pakistan’s narrative in the global with original and indigenous ideas. ages of 15 and 29. For at least the the key people behind the Pakistan famous poet Muhammad Gupis -10 °C, Kalam -09 °C, ing simple streaming of the news content stream. The slogan to start Some of the leading benchmarks next three decades, Pakistan will International Film Festival as well. Kazim Messum and Vice Baramulla, Pulwama -08 Chancellor Baltistan Univer- °C, Bagrote, Gilgit, Quet- sity Dr Muhammad Naeem ta -07 °C, Kalat, Srinagar will be the guest of honor. -06°C and Hunza -05°C. No compromise Famous Balti poets including SAPM Usman Dar visits Muhammad Yousuf hussain Abbadi, Muhammad Hassan Three SPs on quality of Hassrat,Qasim.Naseem and reshuffled Fida Muhammad Noshad will NAVTTC headquarters shed light on Johar’s poetic vi- investigation: IGP sion. Emerging Balti singers DNA will present his Sufi Kalams System is being introduced for to mesmerize the audience ISLAMABAD: The chief transfer of investigation fund with their performances and commissioner Islamabad soulful tunes, he stated. here on Thursday reshuf- to police stations, said IGP fled three Superintendents ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Electric of Police (SPs). According Qazi Jamil ur Rehman has directed all police officials to en- to a notification, Islama- sure quality investigation into crime cases and provide relief fan exports bad Rural-Zone SP Farooq to people through resolving their matters. He stated this Ahmed has been trans- while addressing the Station House Officers (SHOs) and increase ferred and posted CTD/ In-Charge Investigation deputed at each police station. DIG Operations SP vice Rana (Operations) Afzaal Ahmed Kausar, SSP (Operations) Syed 11.89% Abdul Wahab who has been Mustafa Tanveer and SSP (Investigation) were also present transferred and posted as on the occasion. The Islamabad police chief said that quality DNA Superintendents of Police investigation and prevention of crime are among his top pri- Rural-Zone. orities and no compromise would be made on it. “We would ISLAMABAD: The exports have to work like a team and provide relief to people”, he of electric fan witnessed an MoHR said and directed to adopt courteous attitude with complain- increase of 11.89 percent ants visiting police stations. He said one would feel inner sat- during the first half of finan- starts portal cial year (2020-21) as com- ponents of ongoing Hunar- “Investing in our youth in and asked to achieve the isfaction after resolving the complaints of people and their pare to the corresponding Rana Farrukh mand Pakistan (Skill for All) terms of capacity building set targets with in stipu- prayers would lead towards calm life. training period of last fiscal year. Programme under the um- for the matching jobs mar- lated time and to ensure The IGP said that he knows about the issues of investi- The country exported elec- programme ISLAMABAD: Prime Min- brella of Prime Minister’s ket is our prime objective”, quality in implementing gation officiers and is trying to resolve them. The per- tric fan worth US $11.738 ister’s Special Assistant on Kamyab Jawan initiative. Dar added. the whole programme. formance of investigation officiers would be reviewed on million during July-Decem- Youth Affairs Muhammad “This is the largest skill He appreciated the NAVT- Executive Director, continuous basis and those showing good performance DNA ber (2020-21) as against the Usman Dar on Thursday development programme TC’s achievements in rec- NAVTTC thanked the would be encouraged. The IGP said that a system is be- exports of US $10.491 mil- ISLAMABAD: Ministry of visited NAVTTC Headquar- in the history of the coun- ognition of prior learning Special Assistant for ing introduced for transfer of investigation fund to police lion during July-December Human Rights (MoHR) on ters. Dr. Faheem Muham- try launched with the (RPL) and apprenticeship ensuring full support in stations. He asked DIG and SSP (Operations) to contact (2019-20), showing growth Thursday started a com- mad, Executive Director, objective to impart high programs. implementing the TVET complaints themselves and get opinion about attitude of of 11.89 percent, according prehensive training pro- NAVTTC welcomed the technology trainings like Dar showed satisfaction reform agenda of NAVT- investigation officers. The main purpose behind deploy- to the Pakistan Bureau of grammes on resources and SAPM and gave a detailed artificial intelligence, ro- on the pace of the imple- TC under the umbrella of ment of In-Charge Investigation at level of police stations Statistics (PBS). In terms materials for the Human presentation about the botics and many others to mentation of various com- Prime Minister’s Hunar- is to provide immediate relief and justice to people and of quantity, the exports of Rights Resource Portal. progress of various com- the youth”, Dar said. ponents of the programme mand Programme no compromise would be made on it, he added. – DNA According to official detail electric fan also rose by issued by Ministry of Human 24.28 percent by going up Rights (MoHR), the training from 589,000 to 732,000, would also be available on according to the data. the portal for the benefit of Meanwhile, on year-to-year ICCI, NUML to promote industry-academia linkages basis, the exports of electric human rights practitioners and personnel. Management Sciences were ing its productivity, effi- these research projects. He the potential of local indus- the society at large. He em- fan however witnessed de- The aim of the training to DNA in the delegation. ciency and competitiveness urged that industry should trial products through their phasized that universities cline of 5.66 percent during enhance the capacity of ju- The delegation held a through strong academia-in- share its problems with uni- display in that facility. should focus on applied the month of December 2020 diciary, prosecution and law ISLAMABAD: The Islama- meeting with Sardar Yasir dustry linkages. versities so that academia The delegation also briefed research to accelerate the as compared to the same enforcement agencies.The bad Chamber of Commerce Ilyas Khan, President, ICCI He said that research de- could find out their opti- the ICCI team about the pace of industrialization. month of last year. The ex- training resources cover a & Industry (ICCI) and the and discussed with him the partments of universities mum solutions. initiatives of NUML for He said that over 60 per- ports of fan from the country range of topics such as Paki- National University of Mod- importance of strong indus- were conducting good He said that NUML has es- promoting quality educa- cent of the population of during December 2020 were stan’s International Human ern Languages (NUML) try-academia linkages for research work in various tablished a dedicated block tion in various disciplines Pakistan was comprised recorded at $1.699 million Rights Obligations and Hu- have agreed to work togeth- commercialization of inno- fields, but due to lack of for display of industrial and languages. of youth and universities against the exports of $1.801 man Rights Data Collection er for promoting industry-ac- vative business ideas of stu- coordination, local industry products and ICCI should Addressing the NUML del- should focus on fostering million in December 2019. and Documentation. ademia linkages in order dents in order to improve was not benefiting from cooperate in showcasing egation, Sardar Yasir Ilyas entrepreneurship in stu- On month-on-month basis, The first ever Ministry of to produce demand-driven the industrial development Khan, President ICCI said dents to make them job cre- the exports of electric fan wit- Human Rights (MoHR) students who could con- and economic growth of that in this age of knowl- ators instead of job seekers. nessed an increase of 16.13 portal would enable users tribute towards improving the country. edge economy where tech- He said ICCI was ready to percent during December to learn about rights guar- industrial productivity and Fatma Azim Senior Vice nologies were changing cooperate with NUML in 2020 as compared to the ex- anteed to them through boost industrialization in President, Abdul Rehman fast, industries were in- placement of its students ports of $1.463 million in No- the constitution as well as the region. This consensus Khan Vice President ICCI creasingly relying on tech- as interns in local industri- vember 2020, the PBS data federal and provincial leg- was reached during a visit and Muhammad Aslam nology-driven solutions for al units. He appreciated the revealed. It is pertinent to islations. Laws are catego- of a delegation of NUML Khokhar Executive Mem- enhancing productivity. efforts of NUML for provid- mention here that the coun- rized according to provinces led by its Rector Maj. Gen. ber ICCI were also present He said that universities ing quality education to stu- try’s trade deficit witnessed as well as thematic areas Muhammad Jaffar HI(M) at the occasion. Maj. Gen. being the hub of research dents and hoped that close an increase of 5.93 percent including Civil, Political and (Retd) to ICCI. Dr. Muham- Muhammad Jaffar HI(M) activities should play a collaboration between ICCI during the first six months Economic Rights; Child’s mad Zubair Iqbal Pro-Rec- (Retd), Rector, NUML said bigger role in finding out and NUML would yield of financial year 2020-21, as Rights, Women Rights. tor Research and Dr. Faid that universities could help innovative solutions to the beneficial results for stu- compared to the correspond- Gul, Head of Department of the local industry in improv- key issues of industry and dents and industry. ing period of last year. IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Friday, January 29, 2021 Timing Briefs restriction CNS discusses regional for outdoor AIOU dining lifted proceeds ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad security with Jordanian CJCS administration on Thursday towards withdrew the timing restric- automation During the meeting, matters of mutual interest including bilateral collaboration and regional tion of 10:pm on outdoor security were discussed. The visiting dignitary appreciated and acknowledged Pakistan Navy’s dining of restaurants. How- DNA ever, indoor dining remained efforts and commitments in support of collaborative maritime security in the region closed, said a notification ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal issued by District Magistrate. Open University (AIOU) is The decision to this effect gradually switching to auto- was came following the direc- mation of key university pro- tions of National Command cesses. In this regard, uni- and Operation Centre. “Tim- versity has taken a principled ing for closure of other com- decision of providing elec- mercial activities, markets, tronic copies of course books shopping malls etc (excluding to the students enrolled in essential services i.e medical BS, B Ed and all post grad- stores, hospitals, clinics and uate programs from spring petrol pumps etc) remains 2021 semester onwards. as notified earlier, “ said the However, the books of these notification. Amusement programs will be printed in parks will be closed at 6:pm, limited numbers for AIOU however standard operating central library as well as all procedures issued to limit AIOU regional offices for the spread of Covid-19 shall facilitation and convenience be followed strictly along with of the students of these precautionary and preventive programs. Moreover, books Niaziat Naval Headquar- hada’s Monument and measures to be adhere too, it in printed form will be dis- added. – APP patched to the students of ma- DNA ters, Islamabad. Upon ar- wasintroduced to the- triculation, intermediate, BA rival,CJCS Jordan Armed Principal Staff Officers at (old scheme) and BA (Associ- ISLAMABAD: Chairman Forceswas received by the Naval Headquarters. Lat- PTI, welfare ate Degree). Moreover, final Joint Chiefs of Staff Jor- Naval Chief and a smartly er,Chairman Joint Chiefs bilateral collaboration and ments in support of collab- eral defence relationship. examinations of BS Comput- dan Armed Forces,Ma- turned out contingent of of Staff Jordan Armed regional security were orative maritime security The visit of Chairman Joint wing to launch er Sciences program, offered jor General Yousef A Al Pakistan Navy presented Forces called on Chief of discussed. The visiting in the region. Both the Chiefs of Staff Jordan Armed self-help in autumn 2020 semester, Hnaitycalled on Chief of Guard of Honour. There- the Naval Staff. During dignitary appreciated and leaders pledged to further Forceswill further enhance commence from February 1, the Naval Staff, Admiral after, the dignitary laid the meeting, matters of acknowledged Pakistan strengthen and diversify bilateral collaboration be- project 2021. These examinations Muhammad Amjad Khan floral wreath at the Shu- mutual interest including Navy’s efforts and commit- the scope of existing bilat- tween the two countries. will be held at the main cam- RAWALPINDI: The Welfare pus of the university as well wing of Pakistan Tehreek-e- as AIOU regional offices of Insaf (PTI) Rawalpindi Met- Lahore, Multan, DG Khan, ‘Dreams turned ropolitan Corporation has Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar PTI to table bill against decided to launch a special Khan. Roll number slips have self-help project for poverty been dispatched to the stu- into nightmares alleviation with the help of dents and can be downloaded philanthropists. Under the from the university website secret balloting: Faisal plan, a set of eight hens and (www.aiou.edu.pk). in corrupt govt’ come together to put an end to Faisal Javed said PM Imran Khan two cocks would be given to DNA secret balloting by bringing a con - was the only honest leader who had the deserving families for Minor girl In the times of a so-called stitutional amendment. cared for common people and taking their support to make them truthful and honest government, ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-In- It was top most priority of the Imran Pakistan out of difficulties with de- financially rise. This was stat- died, in gas saf Senator Faisal Javed on Thursday Khan’s government to hold the sen- termination. He said that no doubt ed by PTI Rawalpindi Metro- corruption has increased and said that PTI-led government will ta- ate elections in peaceful and trans- there were problems of inflation but politan Corporation Welfare leakage ble a bill in the parliament to amend parent manner, he said. Faisal said eventually, the government would Wing President Raja Saqib economy has decreased the constitution for holding senate Ali, while addressing a meet- RAWALPINDI: A minor girl that people opposing the proposed overcome the challenges soon. elections through open balloting as no ing of the organization. was died and two other mem- so-called truthful and hon- move are forgetting that their own “Indicators of the economy were pos- transparency would be ensured unless party had demanded open ballot in itive and economic activity was being He said that PTI Welfare bers of same family including DNA est government, corruption secret balloting system abolished. past but now for their own interests revived,” he said. He assured that pric- Wing would launch this spe- her mother were critically has increased and economy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peo- Talking to a media, he stressed they are opposing the bill. He said es of food items would come down as cial campaign for poverty affected due to gas leakage has decreased. Every sector ples Party leader, Senator that instead of making hue and corrupt leadership in opposition only PM was committed for a welfare state alleviation under its own aus- in Morgah here on Thurs- has deteriorated during this Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar selected, incapable and ille- cry over the issue of open ballot - wanted NRO by changing and inter- and provide corruption free environ- pices to help the needy and day evening. According to has said that the report of gitimate government. The ing parliamentary parties need to preting the law in their own favour. ment to citizens. unemployed families to stand Rescue sources, the incident Transparency Internation- government has lost every on their own feet, adding that took place in a house in front al has exposed the false bit of credibility. Khokhar the preparations were under- of Morgah police station in claims of Imran Khan’s said that the price-hike and way in this regard. which a minor baby Khade- government Mustafa Nawaz unemployment have made “The production of poultry ja of age 3 months was died Khokhar said that contrary the lives of the people hell. meat and eggs will not only whereas her 29 years old to the claims of the NAB The dreams which Imran increase the quality and quan- mother Sana and father Im- and the government, cor- Khan had sold to the people tity of food but also increase ran s/o Muhammad Farooq of ruption has increased in the of Pakistan are proving to business and help alleviate age 30 years fell critically un- country. In the times of a be a nightmare. poverty,” he mentioned. conscious. Both the victims were instantly shifted to Dis- trict Headquarter Hospital ‘Inquiry to soon CCP decides Rawalpindi for medical aid. matter of ‘Dissolution expose past deceptive of LB’s depts misdeeds of PDM’ marketing He was talking to media at Darul unlawful’ DNA ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Uloom, Akora Khattak, Nowsherea Commissioner (CEC) Sikan- ISLAMABAD: The Competi- dar Sultan Raja on Thursday on Thursday after having a tion Commission of Pakistan has appeared before Su- meeting with Maulana Hamidul (CCP) has passed an order preme Court (SC) in local deciding the matter of alleged bodies election case. Haq, the leader of Jamiat Ulema e deceptive marketing practic- During the hearing, the CEC ISLAMABAD: Begum Samina Arif Alvi meeting with Noufah Awad Ibrahim Al Badawi, spouse of es by PakWheels (Pvt) Limit- told that the dissolution of Islam (Sami ul Haq) Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff, Jordan Armed Forces, at Aiwan-e-Sadr. – DNA ed for fraudulently using the local bodies departments Khattak said adding no-trust trademark of OLX Classified in Punjab was an unconsti- DNA motion was legal procedure Pak, Iran agree Pakistan (OLX). tutional move over which but the PDM would have no Police investigation pillar in The CCP’s bench comprising Justice Qazi Faez Isa asked PESHAWAR: Defense Min- place to hide their faces after to establish Ms. Shaista Bano and Ms. Bushra Naz Malik passed the about the action against the ister, Pervez Khattak has failure in this endeavor. order after hearing both the provincial authorities. said that the struggle of He said let them (PDM) go border markets criminal justice system: CJP The Punjab government has Pakistan Democratic Move- parties, and in view of the ab- for this attempt to face his- sence of reliable evidence, set formed new local bodies ment (PDM) was for their torical defeat and humiliation DNA law, Sikandar Sultan Raja Some 90 per cent of those accused of crimes walk free aside the enquiry report and personal gains and had adding he said PTI enjoyed a disposed of the show cause responded. The apex court ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and nothing to do with democra- clear majority in the House. only because of negligence in the investigation into notices against PakWheels. also summoned CEC and At- Iran have agreed to expedite cy and public interest. The Khattak said PTI would OLX complained to the CCP torney General Khalid Javed Coterie of PDM, he said, carry forward its politi- the process of establishing their cases, the CJP said today. He said that concrete border markets along the that PakWheels had been Khan. Justice Qazi Faez Isa, was on the prowl to cover cal affiliation with Jamiat evidence is of the principal value when it comes to the copying advertisements/list- while raising question over up its thefts, adding soon Ulema Islam Sami ul Haq Pak-Iran border. An agree- ment to this effect was ings and photographs bearing delay in holding local bodies the outcome of the Broad- group and today, “we were investigation so strong which can get a conviction reached during a meeting be- its watermarked logo and election, remarked that the sheet report would expose here together to remove posting on their website with- people of Pakistan are being tween Iran’s Ambassador to pal value when it comes to the bench wrote his note of the misdeeds of their past. some of our misunder- DNA the investigation so strong dissent. Four convicts of the out authorization. By doing deprived of this democratic He was talking to media at Pakistan Syed Mohammad standing of the past”. “We Ali Hosseini and Minister which can get a conviction. murder case, British national so, PakWheels was allegedly right. The concerned insti- Darul Uloom, Akora Khat- wanted to restore our con- for Maritime Affairs Syed Ali ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed high- Ahmed Omer Saeed Shaikh, gaining commercial benefits tutions are committing con- tak, Nowsherea on Thurs- tacts and that was why we from the reputation, goodwill tempt of court by not arrang- Haider Zaidi in Islamabad on Justice of Pakistan (CJP) lighted to them the impor- co-accused Fahad Naseem, day after having a meeting were here”, the Defense Thursday. Minister for Mari- Justice Gulzar Ahmed has tance of police and their Salman Saqib and Sheikh and customer base of OLX by ing the polls, he stated. falsely implying and promot- with Maulana Hamidul Haq, Minister said and added time Affairs, highlighting the Thursday paid a visit to Fed- investigation in the criminal Adil had moved the Sindh The judge further asked ing its services/business to the leader of Jamiat Ulema “We have unanimously traditionally strong fraternal eral Judicial Academy to ap- justice system, citing the High Court (SHC) in 2002 about the whereabouts of at- e Islam (Sami ul Haq). be the same or connected to torney general and said if he formed a committee to ties between Pakistan and prise under training police department is a pillar. challenging their convictions Pervez Khattak said the look into the matters and officials over the criminal or authorized by OLX. is accompanying the prime Iran, emphasized the impor- Separately to happen today, handed down by the Hyder- OLX alleged that such an minister then he should bet- movement of PDM would help restore our contacts”. tance of enhancing mutual- justice system. a bench of the apex court abad Anti-Terrorism Court soon meet its destined ending “Though, the country unauthorized use of its trade- ter know that the Constitution ly-beneficial collaboration Some 90 per cent of those headed by Justice Mushir after finding them guilty of mark by PakWheels was a is important than anything as its leaders have no clear was faced with certain between the two countries in accused of crimes walk free Alam announced a brief ver- abducting and killing Amer- agenda to work on. Now after problems but together we violation of Section 10 of else. Chief Minister Khyber all dimensions. The Ambas- only because of negligence dict over the appeal of the ican Journalist Daniel Pearl. the Competition Act, 2010. Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood facing imminent humiliation would overcome all these sador informed that almost in the investigation into Sindh government against The high court overturned the PDM was talking about issues and jointly work for The CCP’s enquiry found Khan announced Local Bod- all formalities to establish their cases, the CJP said the Sindh High Court’s April the verdict of the ATC and that PakWheels was, prima ies elections in the province forwarding no-trust motion the uplift of our country”, Border Markets have been today. He said that concrete 2020 decision. In the ma- acquitted convicts on April against the Prime Minister, facie, fraudulently using the on September 15 this year Khattak added. approved from the Irani side. evidence is of the princi- jority verdict a member of 02, 2020. registered trademark and which has been endorsed by logo of OLX along with the the provincial cabinet. He photographs and description said that the Government without its authorization or of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is consent. Consequently, Pak- committed to the decentrali- Wheels was found, prima zation of power and authority PUCAR highlights Indian atrocities in IIOJK facie, to have been engaged and decision making at grass- in distributing false and mis- roots level in the province. The exhibition was inaugurated by Mushaal Hussein Mullick, Chairperson Peace and Culture and wife of Hurriat leading information to the He directed all the provincial leader Yasin Malik flanked by Naheed Manzoor and Director Arts Council Waqar Ahmed. The calendars were consumers related to the departments to ensure imple- properties and place of pro- mentation of the laws framed designed by the students of Graphic Designing class of this Council which were based on Indian atrocities duction in violation of Section by the provincial government 10. On the enquiry’s recom- in their letter & spirit. Punjab to generate new idea to show up horrify - mendations, a show cause no- government had apprised DNA ing situation in Indian held Kashmir. She tice was issued to PakWheels the Election Commission of said that Kashmiri leadership including and hearings were held in the Pakistan (ECP) about the RAWALPINDI: Punjab Council of the Yasin Malik are being tortured. She also matter. PakWheels denied progress concerning local Arts arranged a Calendars Exhibition to appealed international community to raise the allegations and stated body elections and hinted highlight Indian atrocities on innocent their voice giants violation of human rights that the online platforms at completing groundwork people of Kashmir here on Thursday. The in Kashmir. Students include Ali, Hina Jan- posting classified advertise- before September. Punjab exhibition was inaugurated by Mushaal jua, Komal Naseer, Aleeza Sarwar, Kaneez ments usually allow relative Law Minister Raja Basharat Hussein Mullick, Chairperson Peace Zahra, Affan Khalid, Muhammad Haris, freedom and anonymity to appeared before the ECP as and Culture and wife of Hurriat leader Sana Nazir, Fahad Masood, Maria Abbas, the users in posting their ad- Chief Minister Sardar Usman Yasin Malik flanked by Naheed Manzoor Muhammad Usman, Abid Nawaz, Hafiz Ir- vertisements even on more Buzdar’s representative and and Director Arts Council Waqar Ahmed. fan, Ayesha Rasheed, Mahrukh Imtiaz and than one website. Pleading recorded statement on be- The calendars were designed by the Irum oarticipated in calendars exhibition. its innocence in the matter, half of the provincial regime. students of Graphic Designing class of Naheed Manzoor said that people of Paki- PakWheels further stated Raja Basharat told the ECP this Council which were based on Indian stan were with the people of Kashmir till that possibly, due to lack that the number of village atrocities. Nore than 50 calendars were their right to self-determination. Director of knowledge or awareness councils in the province has prepared with photographs of current Arts Council Waqar Ahmed also said that of the relevant laws, the reduced to 8,000 from 25,000 situation in Indian held Kashmir with these calendars would also be sent to dif- users/third parties might and the elections would be slogans of right to self-determination. ferent embassies to draw their attention have inadvertently posted held phase-wise. – DNA Mushaal Mullick addressing at the inau - towards Kashmir. The exhibition will con- OLX watermarked photos gural ceremony appreciated the Council tinue till Saturday. on its website. Friday, January 29, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Biden’s ME policy Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Global hypocrisy Deputy Editor: Abid Raza HILE speaking at the United Nations Security ABC CERTIFIED ONTHS long protests came to a violent high- Council (UNSC), the acting Ambassador of the point when farmers in India breached the Red W United States (US) to the UN stated that Pres- Vol: 01 Issue: 262 M Fort’s barriers on Tuesday in staunch oppo- ident Joe Biden’s Middle East (ME) policy “will be to Email: [email protected] sition to the agricultural reforms implemented by the support a mutually agreed, two-state solution.” Nonethe- Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 Modi’s government. It seems as though the people have less, the two-state solution can only work if Biden choos- had enough of the oppressive RSS-BJP rule and are will- es to undo the four years of policy decisions that do not Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad ing to go to extreme lengths to display their displeasure. leave any possibility of a two-state solution. Maybe, the In all this chaos, the international community is stand- opening up of diplomatic channels, restoring US assis- ing silent. The question that begs answering is, at what tance programmes that support development plans and point will the global community stop playing favourites humanitarian aid to Palestinians are attempts to reset to stand in support of the Indian population being subju- from Trump’s policies. However, these actions will have gated by a terrorist government? a gradual yet unsubstantial effect, unlike the sweeping The protest on Indian Republic Day was allowed on the prom- and un-thoughtful decisions of Trump that caused irrepa- ise of no conflicts and the condition that the farmers follow rable loss to the Palestinian cause. the routes to New Delhi given by the government. After a few Little will change if the so-called reset does not start with protestors diverted from the given routes, the march took a moving the US embassy back to Tel Aviv from Jerusalem. vicious turn as clashes broke out with the police. Frustrated Undoubtedly, the Palestinians will continue paying for “Eu- farmers seemed to be attacking officers with their tractors rope’s guilty Christian conscience,” as long as President as those very officers used batons and tear gas in response. Joe Biden keeps viewing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Per- Regardless of who made the first move, the reality is that haps, the biggest and the only difference in rhetoric so far this event was the culmination of endless protests against the is that Biden at least mentions a Palestinian state, unlike agricultural laws that maximise the benefit for large corpo- Trump who never spoke of one. While it is safe to assume rate buys at the expense of growers themselves. Finally, the that the new President’s language and theatrics will be people of India are coming to the realisation that their state softer than Trump’s, the indications tell us that he is not is dominated by a power-hungry government that discards willing to strike an altogether different path. public opinion if it comes at the cost of its own benefit. The traditional closeness of the US with Israel is the One thing is clear, if a protest of such magnitude and sig- most significant reason for Palestinians marginalisation nificance was happening in any other state, particularly and collective misery. The Biden administration must Pakistan, various notices would have been issued and in- be as proactive as the Trump administration was, al - ternational condemnation would have been immediate by beit in the opposite direction. Otherwise, the old real - countries like the US. No longer can such insincerity and ity—with rights of Palestinians abused and their right hypocrisy be condoned. Challenging the state, as openly as to self-determination quashed under the occupation of the farmers protest has, represents a systemic issue within Apartheid Israel—will not change. the Indian state that must be addressed on a global forum. Who runs America? Biden’s 100 days challenge N 1933 when Democrat Franklin De- myriad national challenges. The current US He expressively and aggressively stated Dr M Ali Hamza lano Roosevelt took office as 32nd political scenario recalls the time when Ger- that a return to the 2015 nuclear agree- I US president, America was ingreat ald Ford became president in 1974 in the ment, or even if it is a similar accord with financial depressions and had the bleak- wake of Richard Nixon’s resignation due to several improvements, is bad and wrong est days. He had no other priority but to the Watergate scandal and announced“Our from an operational and strategic point of swiftly stabilize the economy and provide long national nightmare is over.” It appears view.JCPOA is a detailed, 159-page agree- jobs and relief to those who were suffer- that President Joe Biden is ‘déja vu’ all over ment with five annexes reached by Iran and ing. Before completing the first 100 days again. Choosing the theme of unity express- six participant countries; China, France, Roosevelt came up with an economic plan es the grave concern of polarization in US Germany, Russia, United Kingdom, and known as ‘New Deal’. Down the line in society: the racial inequality, black people United States, on July 14, 2015. next eight years ‘New Deal’ fundamental- matter, white supremacy, 74 million people The nuclear deal was endorsed by UN Se- ly and permanently changed the US feder- voted for Donald Trump explains the dire curity Council Resolution 2231, adopted al government by expanding its size and need for unity among Yankees. on July 20, 2015.Despite Iran’s verified scope; especially its role in the economy. The days of dandling seem disappeared. compliance with the deal, the Trump’s ad- Almost after 9 decades another Democrat- Looking into calling shots, out of thirty, ministration unilaterally withdrew from the Almost after 9 decades Joe Biden took office as 46th US presi- 14 executive orders in first three days of JCPOA on May 8, 2018, and subsequently another DemocratJoe dent and having the toughest challenges Biden, are just about COVID-19 including re-imposed all U.S. sanctions on Iran lifted before him. COVID-19 caused the death of hundred days masking challenge, revers- by the accord. In response Iran began to in- Biden took office as 46th 400,000 Americans, a new and more con- ing the Trump’s policy to withdraw from crementally violate the agreement in May US president and having tagious strain of the coronavirus is rapid- WHO etc. other executive orders mainly 2019.Otehr participants dismissed US call ly gaining a gripin the United States,more relate to economic recovery. It shows that to re-impose sanction. the toughest challenges than 10 million jobs erased in only 2020, Biden priority is to get country out of the It is important to understand that US joined before him. COVID-19 stock market returns reduced 8% and fed- emergency his predecessor left; primarily JCPOA in Obama’s time when Biden was eral budget deficit increased in recent emergency in the internal matters of US. a vice President, so there is high probabil- caused the death of years, job creation and real wage growth The question is whether Biden administra- ity that another executive order of Biden 400,000 Americans, a reduced, racial injustice is on its peak in tion will be able pass 1.9 trillion US$ relief might reverse the withdrawal decision of new and more contagious American society, and electorate is bitter- package from senate, will they get 100 mil- US from the Iran’s nuclear deal agreement ly divided. These are some examples of lion Americans vaccinated in first quarter, that was put in place by former President strain of the coronavirus US internal concerns that indicatean ex- and could this new administration bring up Barack Obama in 2015; an administration is rapidly gaining a gripin istential crisis US is going through. Rapid any ‘New Deal’ for the US citizens in first where Mr. Biden served as Vice President. bombardment of executive orders show 100 days completing on 30th April 2020. Kohavi’s statementthat Israel’s army is pre- the United States,more that Joe Biden does not underscore the Beside internal issues some non-negligible paring a number of operational plans in ad- than 10 million jobs magnitude of the challenge facing his ad- world matters require Biden’s attention. dition to the existing ones, sparkling fear of ministration on one hand and such speedy World outside the US poses its own chal- world war 3 and indicating Israel’s anti Iran erased in only 2020, stock orders help in specifying his emphasis lenges and call for policy decisions by Bid- strategic plan on one hand, and sending a market returns reduced and focus area for the first 100 days. en administration. Lately the statement by message to Biden administration to avoid One of a series internal challenge is ex- Israel’s top military personnel Lieutenant such policy reversal on the other hand. 8% and federal budget pressed through Biden’s call for national General Aviv Kohavipulls in the attention It is convenient for Biden to raise concerns deficit increased in recent unity, even devoting much of his inaugural of the world. General Kohavi asked US about withdrawing troops from Afghani- years, job creation and address not to the policies and programs to newly elected government not to return stan and stretch the Peace Process but it come, but to the “uncivil war” that Ameri- to the Iran nuclear deal; knows as JCPOA does not seem easy to join back JCPOA, real wage growth reduced cans must put behind them to tackle their (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action). and that will reveal ‘who runs America’. Unemployment; a dark shadow encircling our graduates UR educational institutions turn darker effect not only on individual level Homelessness, wandering, vagrancy Munaza Kazmi out university graduate’s year- in- but on national level. and insecurity; with much hiking of O year out, the labor market which It hasbeen observed that unemployment prices, who is going to support the one is expected to absorb theses graduates has a negative effect on the unemployed, on which already there have been done puts on the toga of inelasticity. such as low self-esteem, frustration and much investment, Prostitution, kidnap- Therefore,the labor market seems sat- depression. Unemployment may lead to ping, drug addiction; we have seen so urated. New jobs were either not be- anti-social behavior such as prostitution far that people educate for seeing a ing created or created in error, neither in the females and arm robbery or kid- bright future but what they would see were the current jobs restructured nor napping in males. if there comes no platform, when they reengineered and this has brought about In the broader context some devasting only get letter of rejection due to lack a strong negative and dark impact on na- effects of graduate unemployment on of experience, if not then a meager sal - tional economy, as well as the standard the economy can lead to, Increase in ary with which one couldn’t even afford of living of the community. Hence, the burglary and armed robbery; while if the transportation. Am not supportive issue of graduate unemployment can one don’t have money, it is more likely of the impacts but it is reality, that is The unemployed take many ugly forms. he might choose the short and wrong where the crime and social disgrace graduatesappear to The unemployed graduatesappear to ex- way since there are mouths to feed, finds its way. perience shame, hardship and frustra- Psychological and financial stress; I Next there comes a question, how the experience shame, tion. Apart from the fact that the unem- would say, it is a double stress, depri - experience would come when a gradu- hardship and frustration. ployed graduates are deprived of earning vation from socialization, or isolation ate never given a chance? we try new salary, they are equally deprived of social- due to the risk of exposure to frequent fashion, latest applications but not Apart from the fact that the ization effect of work and removed from questions from friends and family re- fresh gradates, and if then to judge on unemployed graduates are social ties and relationship. garding the job, topple with deprivation a day’sreview, by the old matured and Consequently, they are put in a situation of earning, Aggression, fear anxiety experienced gurus. What a graduate deprived of earning salary, of worklessness, dispossessed and hav- and frustration; let’s say after qualify- would be doing by all this rejection, they are equally deprived ing no income value in the society. More- ing with grade A, have been acting as by dashing of dreams, by continuous of socialization effect of over, they are unhappy with themselves a president in student consul, with the humiliation topple with a dire need of in the world of material consideration. dream of becoming a manager…what a financial resources. work and removed from Since, the one who’s unemployed is not graduate finds in the end??? This is how our individuals, our society social ties and relationship. socially recognized and this make some Unemployment, or bestowed with a job of and of economy is suffering, an MPhil is friends and relatives to look- down on 18,000 Rupees a month. Won’t it would working under a BA pass, as a reception- Consequently, they are them as liabilities in the society. be aheartbreak, a catastrophe, not for ist. For theseconsequences, the gradu- put in a situation of This makes the unemployed graduates himself alone but for the family, who till ates have been educated? We stress on to exhibit a kind of non- conforming and now have built an empire of dreams or having good education, but for what for worklessness, dispossessed negative social vices, that can have much might thought of taking a retirement. being unemployed. IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Friday, January 29, 2021 UK announces Briefs Covid-19 aid for Balochistan First vaccine From Page 01 children when they need shipment to it most – giving the next generation the best start reach next in life.” UK investment will week be split between the World Food Programme (WFP) From Page 01 and International Rescue (Adult Vaccine Centre) (based Committee (IRC). Part of on “Present Address” and PIN the package will also help Code will be sent to the citizen with humanitarian cash through SMS), she informed. transfers to help with food She said, during first and essential living costs. phase,around 4 lacs hundreds In total, UK aid will help of vaccination centres at DHQ over 164,000 people in Ba- level will begin administering lochistan. During his visit, the vaccine to healthcare and the British High Commis- frontline workers from next sioner met the Chief Minis- week,while in the second ter of Balochistan, Jam Ka- phase, senior citizens will be mal Khan, and discussed a administered. A website was variety of matters including also set up by the health minis- the Balochistan economy. try following the arrival of vac- He also met Chris Kaye, cines which offered up-to-date country director for WFP. information about the vacci- Finally, Dr Turner also gave nation process, she said. She his condolences on the ter- assured that the government rorist attack on January will try its best to inoculate the KARACHI: A view of the 3rd day of the first test match between Pakistan and South Africa at National Stadium. – DNA 2nd, in which 11 miners big chunk of population free-of- were killed. cost. She mentioned that the Chinese vaccine is being gifted to Islamabad as a “goodwill Foreign gesture” from Beijing “in view of the all-weather strategic re- Yasir helps Pak foil South Minister lationship” between the two countries. “If the private sec- briefs tor or any other provincial gov- From Page 01 ernment wants to import any The Foreign Minister in- other internationally-approved Africa fight in first Test formed that he had just con- vaccine, it can do so, NOC cluded a virtual Envoys Con- was already issued for Sindh Away from his personal landmark and his epic backstory, Pakistan’s match situation turned on the sec- ference for Africa and he government after DRAP’s final was convening another vir- approval but some formalities ond day through the course of three crucial stands. Alam and Azhar Ali were involved in the first. The tual Envoys Conference for are under consideration”, she pair added 94 for the fifth wicket but most importantly, went through the morning session undefeated Europe. He also said that replied to a question. on FATF, the Foreign Office io by dismissing Dussen caught and then trapped Faf was hopeful that a positive Sports Desk Du Plessis leg-before for ten, while Nauman had ‘Lost 4 KG weight decision would be made for Pak, Jordan Markram caught by a close-in fielder to trigger a Pakistan at next month’s KARACHI: Pakistan’s spin- three wicket collapse in 33 balls. to gain momentum’ FATF meeting, since out enjoy ners Yasir Shah and Nauman Markram, dropped on 27 by Pakistan skipper Babar Azam of 27 items, Pakistan was excellent Ali grabbed three wickets off spinner Yasir, also had a leg-before decision overturned KARACHI: Leg-spinner Yasir Shah has revealed that fully compliant with 21 and in the space of ten runs to halt on four. Dussen also had a leg-before decision overturned he has been working hard on his fitness lately and there had been substantial South Africa’s fightback on on 56. Markram hit ten boundaries and Dussen five. has lost almost 3 to 4 KG. The 34-year-old Yasir was progress on the remaining ties: Alvi the third day of the first Test Both Yasir and Nauman will be major threats for the star performer for Pakistan today as he scored From Page 01 6 items and he was hopeful in Karachi on Thursday. South Africa on a fourth day National stadium pitch a valuable 38* and took 3/53 in ongoing South Afri- that no politically motivated international issues. He stat- ca’s second innings. “I was contributing but was not When it looked like South which produced 14 wickets on day one, four on the decision would be taken. ed this during a meeting with Africa would end the day second and six on the third. able to produce a big performance. My plan was to the visiting Chairman of the prepare well coming into this series,” Yasir said in On the Coronavirus, pursu- at parity after wiping out South Africa were off to a confident start with ant to the telephonic talk Joint Chiefs of Staff of Jordan Pakistan’s big 158-run Markram and Dean Elgar defying Pakistan’s at- the post-day presser. “I have worked on my fitness Armed Forces, Major General and have lost around 3-4 KG weight. Younis Bhai between Foreign Minis- first innings lead, Yasir tack, and were 37 without loss at lunch. ters of Pakistan and China Yousef Ahmad Al-Hnaity, who struck twice and Nauman Elgar, in visible discomfort after being hit on the (batting coach) gave me a target of reducing weight called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sa- and I fulfilled the commitment. Tt has brought a lot on January 20, China had once to leave the tourists left hand by a rising delivery from pacer Sha- agreed to gift 500,000 dos- dr, today. The President on 187-4 at close. heen Shah Afridi, was caught by diving wicket- of difference in my bowling and fielding,” he added. expressed satisfaction over Meanwhile, Yasir is confident of wrapping South Af- es of vaccine plus another Nightwatchman Keshav Maharaj was unbeat- keeper Mohammad Rizwan off Yasir for 29. In 1.1 million doses would be the cordial relations and em- en on two and skipper Quinton de Kock was the morning Pakistan’s tail added 70 runs to rica’s innings early on day four.”Wicket is providing break with bounce. We will look to bowl them out at given very soon. phasized the need to further yet to score, as South Africa now lead by 29 runs frustrate South Africa, who were looking for a low total earlier tomorrow,” he maintained. – APP The Foreign Minister also strengthen the defence and with six second innings wickets in hand. quick wickets. economic cooperation be- briefed the Committee on Earlier, Pakistan scored 378 to take a crucial lead South Africa’s pace spearhead Kagiso Ra- 55 valuable runs for the final wicket. Pakistan Foreign Policy’s tween the two brotherly coun- over South Africa’s first innings total of 220. bada bowled Hasan Ali for 21 to reach 200 Yasir, who scored a Test in Australia in 2019, hit a tries. He also highlighted the priorities with reference to Opener Aiden Markram, who scored a polished wickets in his 44th Test. Rabada, 25, is six and four fours in his 38 , while debutant Nauman relations with China, Mus- sufferings of Muslims of India, 74 for his 8th fifty, added 127 for the second wick- the eighth South African to take 200 or scored three boundaries before falling for 24. particularly the atrocities be- lim world, engaging with the ets with Rassie van der Dussen who scored a solid 64. more Test wickets. Rabada with 3-70 and spinner Maharaj, who took 3-90, were new Biden administration, ing committed by Indian secu- But Yasir, with figures of 3-53, changed the scenar - Pakistan were 323-9 at that point, but Yasir and Nauman added the pick of the South African bowlers. rity forces against the Muslims Afghanistan, India and the population of Indian Illegally EU. The Foreign Affairs Occupied Jammu & Kashmir Committee also unanimous- (IIOJK). The President said Ronaldo under ly passed a resolution salut- that the continued restrictions starts ing the heroism, courage against the Muslim population investigation after and resilience of Kashmir of IIOJK by India were ham- political prisoners, Yasin pering dissemination of infor- flouting Covid rules Malik, Shabbir Shah, Aasiya mation, supply of medicines COVID vaccination drive Andrabi, Syed Ali Gillani, Mir Waiz Umar Farooq and and other essentials. He em- Maleque, Bangladesh minister of health official residence. “I’m feeling positive they stayed in a hotel that demanded their immediate phasized the need for a united eb esk and family welfare. “Apart from these on my voluntary participation in this Sports Desk would have been official- W D release as they are held call by the International com- five, 25 more will be vaccinated here in initiative that will inspire others to join. ly closed, while Ronaldo illegally on trumped-up munity to force India to lift the DHAKA: Bangladesh has started its this process today. It’s going on already. It was a good feeling. And I don’t feel TURIN: Cristiano Ronal- and Rodriguez were also charges. The Committee restrictions against Muslim COVID-19 vaccination drive in the cap- Tomorrow, we’ll vaccinate around 500 anything bad right now,” said journalist do is ‘under investigation’ recorded on a snowmobile also lauded the January 26 population of IIOJK. He com- ital Dhaka, with plans to administer people in five hospitals simultaneous- Mohammed Al Masum Ullah, who re- after flouting coronavirus - yet Italian Covid regula- Black Day protests in Indian mended the Kingdom’s efforts more than 30 million doses over the ly. And we will start the procedure of ceived the vaccine. Bangladesh has re- rules to take his girlfriend tions state that travel be- Georgina Rodriguez on a occupied Kashmir as well as to ensure peace and stability in next few months. The first batch of peo- vaccination in the whole country from ceived seven million vaccine doses from tween cities is banned. trip to a luxury ski resort within India and expressed the Middle East region. ple received the first shot of the Astra- February 7.” The group that received India, including two million as gifts from The report claims that Ron- for her 27th birthday. aldo and Rodriguez spent solidarity with the strug- Earlier, the President con- Zeneca-Oxford vaccine at Dhaka’s Kur- the vaccine on Wednesday included a the Indian government and the rest pur- Ronaldo, 35, who was rest- two days in the snow in the gling Sikh farmers and add- ferred ‘Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military)’ mitola General Hospital on Wednesday. nurse, a doctor, a military official, a traf- chased from the Serum Institute of In- ed for Juve’s 4-0 Coppa Val Veny area, in the same ed that “it is heartening to on Major General Yousef Ah- “We have vaccinated five persons with fic policeman and a senior official of the dia. The AstraZeneca-Oxford University mad Al-Hnaity, in recognition Italia win against SPAL on resort that Rodriguez spent note that famous Pakistani this initiative today. I’ve talked with government’s health department. vaccines, manufactured under license Wednesday night, took his of his illustrious services for her birthday last year, but songs have become popu- them just now. All of them are in a Their vaccinations were broadcast live by the Serum Institute of India, will girlfriend to the resort of promoting defence coopera- without Ronaldo on that oc- lar anthems of resistance sound condition. We haven’t observed as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wit- primarily be given to front-line workers, Courmayer, 93 miles from casion. Italian Covid rules tion between the Armed Forc- among the Indian people”. any kind of issue with them,” said Zahid nessed the process virtually from her including doctors and nurses. Turin, crossing the borders state that: ‘Travel across es of the two countries, at a The resolution also urged between Piedmont and regions in Italy is banned the Government that the Special Investiture Ceremony, Valle D’Aosta for a two-day until 15 February unless held at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The cer- RSS, which is the ideolog- trip. According to Italian for reasons of work, health ical mainstay of the Modi emony was attended by senior outlet Corriere dello Sport, or absolute necessity.’ military and civil officials of the regime, should be ‘fully ex- Government of Pakistan. posed and penalised’ at all international fora. The Committee members Don’t try Navalny: Police thanked the Foreign Minis- ter for his comprehensive to please detain brother and candid briefing and role terms when he re - Senator Mushahid Hussain others, PM Web Desk turned home last week said that, as in the past, the tells nation from life-saving treatment Foreign Affairs Committee MOSCOW: Russian au- in Germany. Authorities would continue to preserve, From Page 01 thorities stepped up say Wednesday’s raids are promote and protect Pa- He said that Pakistan need pressure on jailed Krem- part of a criminal investiga- kistan’s national interest only project one image — that lin critic Alexey Navalny tion into violations of coro- with particular reference to it is an independent nation, on Wednesday, as police navirus restrictions at pro- Foreign Policy and national one that is standing on its raided his apartment and tests last weekend when security and function above own feet, has confidence, and offices, as well as those tens of thousands took to partisan politics and be a believes in its future and does of his allies and took the streets to demand Nav- force-multipliers for Paki- not rely on any other nation. his brother into custody alny’s release. Police have stan’s core interests. A can- “It is only then that the world ahead of new protests said the protests were ille- did discussion also ensued respects such a nation.” Ear- for his release this week - gal and OVD-Info, a moni- amongst the members pres- lier, PM claimed that his gov- end. The 44-year-old, who toring group, said nearly ent including Senator Javed ernment will be victorious in nearly died after being 4,000 demonstrators were Abbasi, Senator Nuzhat the coming Senate elections. KARBALA: Federal minister for Defence Production, Zubaida Jalal, called on poisoned last year, was detained. More rallies are Sadiq and Senator Seemee Addressing a meeting of the governor of Karbala, Nassif Al-Khattabi. – DNA jailed for breaching pa- expected on Saturday. Ezdi. Ms. Rabeea Anwar, government spokespersons Secretary of the Commit- in Islamabad on Thursday, Im- tee, was also present. ran Khan said “We want that the Senate elections should be transparent.” The prime Germany minister said the federal gov- Paki Vloggers popular on Chinese platforms ernment will continue efforts plans travel for holding Senate elections Erdogan said that humanity is going through a difficult period, adding that the “racism virus” through the open ballot. He restrictions said the government has de- has become increasingly widespread along with the pandemic BERLIN: Germany is cided to make amendments BEIJING: Vlogging has risen in pop- ying in China’s Yunnan Normal Uni- originally decided to make videos planning to ban most in the Constitution for holding ularity in the last few years. From versity, has got 85000 subscribers Amb Haque, President, to enhance mutual understanding. travellers from countries the Senate polls through the beauty vloggers and top fashion on Bilibili till January 27, 2021. His “While living in China, I felt the in- hardest hit by coronavi- open ballot because it wants vloggers, to vlogging stars dedicat- 64 videos in fluent mandarin covers CPAFFC exchange views tense love that Chinese have for Pa- rus variants, the interior to ensure transparency in the ed to just telling their stories, they Pakistani culture, tradition, tourism kistan and its people, and as a com- minister said on Thurs- voting process. He said the are interesting, entertaining and and food, China-Pakistan relations, BEIJING: Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque Thurs- mon man I saw that there is a strong day, in a bid to stop the government land worth bil- inspiring. Among them, some vlog- China-Pakistan differences, and tour day met Lin Songtian, the President of Chinese People’s Associ- government-to-government relation- strains from reversing lions was recovered by the rel- gers from Pakistan are becoming of Chinese scenic spots and histori- ation of Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) in Beijing. ship, but we have the gap in terms recent progress on low - evant authorities. Imran Khan welcome on China’s well-known vid- cal sites, etc. During the meeting, both sides held an extensive discussion on of people-to-people relationship,” ering infections. “At the praised the Punjab govern- eo platforms. Initially in April, 2020, Younus overall bilateral ties and exchanged views for further strengthen- he said. His experience of studying moment within the gov - ment’s efforts against the ‘qab- The China Economic Net (CEN) in- Ghazali made a video to express ing people-to-people and cultural ties. President Lin said that Paki- Chinese language and culture in ernment, we are coordi - za mafia’, saying the operation terviewed some of the most popular his gratitude to China’s generous stan and China are all-weather strategic cooperative partners and China’s Yanshan University makes nating towards the aim against the mafia will continue. Pakistani vloggers on Bilibili, a Chi- help to Pakistan during COVID-19 China always accorded a special priority to Pakistan in its foreign him more aware of the cultures, of refusing inbound trav - The participants have been nese video sharing website based pandemic. “At that time the coro- relations. He highlighted that 2021 as the 70th anniversary of es- views and perspectives of both na- el from mutation areas,” given briefings on important in Shanghai gathering most of Chi- navirus pandemic just went viral in tablishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries provided tions. “The credit of my videos on said Horst Seehofer. matters including the report na’s vloggers. Via making videos, Pakistan, and I was so concerned an important opportunity to further enhance mutual coordination Bilibili, my popoularity and my fame “We are concentrating of Transparency International, they are acting as a bridge between for my people. I was deeply touched in all aspects of bilateral relationship especially in cultural and totally go to the love of Chinese peo- these travel restrictions the Broadsheet scandal, ongo- the two peoples in cyberspace to that the Chinese government sent people-to-people linkages. – APP ple for Pakistan. My viewers want on mutation areas, that ing actions against land grab- enhance mutual understanding in medical personnel in batches to still in extreme difficulty. Therefore nese people,” he said. to explore Pakistan and its culture is at the moment Brit - bing mafia and others. a creative way. Younus Ghazali, a Pakistan with urgently-needed relief I decided to make a video to thank Muhammad Abubakar, a 27-year-old because they love us,” Muhammad ain, Portugal, South Af - young man from Karachi now stud- supplies despite China itself was the kind-hearted and generous Chi- Pakistani young man from Lahore Abubakar said. rica and Brazil.” IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Friday, January 29, 2021 E-Katchehry Briefs held for Pak community Azerbaijan in Canada may open trade houses DNA OTTAWA: The High Com- in Pak, Japan mission for Pakistan in Otta- wa along with Consul Gener- DNA als of Pakistan in Montreal, BAKU: Azerbaijan’s appeals Toronto and Vancouver held on opening trade houses in an E-Katchehry with the Pakistan and Japan are be- members of the Pakistani ing considered, said Yusif community in Canada today. Abdullayev Acting President The High Commissioner of the Azerbaijan Export for Pakistan in Canada, Mr. and Investment Promotion Raza Bashir Tarar made the Foundation (Azpromo), at opening and concluding re- an online press conference marks while Consul General on Azpromo’s activities in of Pakistan in Toronto Mr. 2020, the work to be done Abdul Hameed moderat- and exhibitions to be held ed the session. During an this year, and export mis- extensive session, the sug- sions, Azeri media reports. gestions and observations According to him, currently, of the community members these markets are explored regarding consular services in order to determine which were noted and they were products can be proposed assured that their input there, as well as logistics would be taken and used on issues and prices on the a regular basis to further im- shelf are also a subject of prove consular services. discussion: “When it comes ISLAMABAD: Major General Yousef Ahmad Al Hnaity, Chairman Joint Chief of Staff Jordan Armed Forces, called on Air Chief The participants were in- to products, here we are Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force at Air Headquarters. – DNA formed that the idea of talking about 118 products engaging the Pakistani di- specifically for today, how- aspora through open pub- ever, it is a subject of dis- lic-cum-consultative forums cussion and the list can be once every month had full expanded.” backing and blessing of the Prime Minister and the For- Top US diplomat Blinken eign Minister of Pakistan ‘Shanghai’s who consider Pakistani di- aspora an asset for the na- recent tion and fully acknowledge and appreciate their stellar outbreak role and contribution in the sees long road to Iran deal national development. The under control’ launch of Roshan Digital SHANGHAI: The recent “Iran is out of compliance on a number of fronts. And it would take some time, should it make the Accounts and recent an- COVID-19 epidemic in decision to do so, for it to come back into compliance and time for us then to assess whether it was nouncement for online visa Shanghai has been brought application were indication under control thanks to the meeting its obligations,” Blinken told a news conference. “We’re not there yet, to say the least” of the government’s resolve orderly, precise and effec- to provide easy and quick tive control measures, the take some time, should it make its formal name, the Joint Compre- suspending its compliance with public services to the Paki- oreign esk city’s mayor Gong Zheng F D the decision to do so, for it to hensive Plan of Action. Zarif said most key nuclear commitments stanis abroad. said. Gong said at a press come back into compliance and that as well as its unilateral with- in the deal, under which it was WASHINGTON: The United conference that all the 16 time for us then to assess wheth- drawal, the US had also imposed promised economic relief for States will only return to the UK welcomes newly-reported locally trans- er it was meeting its obliga- sanctions that “blocked food/med- limits on its nuclear programme. Iran nuclear deal once Tehran mitted COVID-19 cases re- tions,” Blinken told a news con- icine to Iranians” and “punished On January 4, Iran announced meets its commitments, Secre- Turkey-Greece ported between Jan. 20 and ference. “We’re not there yet, adherence” to a UN resolution. it had stepped up its uranium tary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday were discovered to say the least.” He declined to “Now, who should take 1st step? enrichment process to 20 per- exploratory on Wednesday, warning of a long through screening and the say which US official would lead Never forget Trump’s maximum cent purity, far above the 3.67 road ahead until the process is response to controlling the talks with Iran but said “we will failure,” the foreign minister add- percent level permitted by the talks verified. epidemic was immediate. bring to bear different perspec- ed, stressing Iran had “abided by deal, but far below the amount On his first full day as the top listic missiles and its support for “After the discovery of tives on the issue.” the JCPOA” and had only taken required for an atomic bomb. US diplomat, Blinken confirmed proxy forces in countries such as Foreign Desk new cases, we immediately If Iran returns to the deal, Wash- “foreseen remedial measures”. Tehran has called on Washington President Joe Biden’s willing- Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen. activated the emergency ington would seek to build what Former US President Donald to “unconditionally” lift sanc- LONDON: Britain on Thurs- ness to return to the 2015 deal But Iran’s Foreign Minister Mo- response mechanism and Blinken called a “longer and Trump withdrew the US from tions imposed by Trump to sal- day said it welcomes the from which his predecessor with- hammad Javad Zarif on Thursday quickly identified the cas- stronger agreement” that would JCPOA and imposed crippling vage the nuclear deal. exploratory talks between drew, but rejected Iranian pres- dismissed Blinken’s demand. “Re- es and epidemic sites,” he deal with other “deeply problem- sanctions on Iran in 2018, main- It has said it will return to full Turkey and Greece. “The sure for the US to act first. ality check for @SecBlinken: The said. Instead of mass nu- atic” issues. He did not name taining a policy of “maximum compliance once all parties to UK welcomes the resump- “Iran is out of compliance on a US violated (the) JCPOA,” Zarif cleic acid testing, Shanghai these but Biden has said they in- pressure” against the republic. the accord fullfil their commit- tion of exploratory talks number of fronts. And it would tweeted, referring to the accord by focused on those the COV- clude Iran’s development of bal- Iran a year later responded by ments to the agreement. between Greece and Tur- ID-19 patients had come in key to reduce regional ten- close contact with. So far, sions and the commitment more than 41,000 people Kyrgyzstan’s Japarov from both sides that they have been tested. America pauses weapons will continue,” said Wendy In the fight against the epi- Morton, the Foreign Office sworn in as president minister for Europe and the demic, some of the govern- Upon Jeenbekov’s resigna- ment’s control measures Americas. This is a welcome DNA tion, Japarov applied for sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE step from our two NATO and actions have shown the the presidential candidacy sales to the two countries, including the allies and for stability and city’s warmth, humanity BISHKEK: Kyrgyzstan’s and resigned from his post and efficiency. On Jan. 21, a Foreign Desk Biden admin sale of precision-guided munitions to Saudi prosperity in the Eastern Sadyr Japarov, once sen- as the prime minister. Mediterranean,” Morton community in Shanghai was tenced on hostage-taking Arabia and F-35 fighters to the UAE. The Speaking at the ceremony, WASHINGTON: The United States is move comes one week after Biden, who wrote on Twitter. Morton’s listed as a medium-risk area. charges, was sworn in on Japarov thanked Russia for asks Khalilzad reviewing weapons sales to Saudi Arabia has promised to “reassess” Washington’s statement came as talks be- Residents were transferred Thursday as the presi- its support during the dif- and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) relationship with Riyadh, was inaugurated. tween Turkey and Greece to hotels for quarantine and dent of the Central Asian ficult times of the country to stay on authorised by former President Donald Since taking office, he has signed a string resumed Monday after five pets were allowed to go with country. He was elected and underlined that Kyr- WASHINGTON: Zalmay Khalilzad, Trump, a move that Secretary of State of executive actions to review or reverse years of hiatus. Resuming them. “Thanks to Shanghai as the sixth president of gyzstan shares a common the United States’s negotiator who for treating pets like family Antony Blinken said was “typical” of a some of Trump’s key policies. Trump the exploratory talks as its the ex-Soviet country with destiny with neighboring brokered a deal with Afghanistan’s former name, and consulta- members,” netizens com- 79.20% of votes cast on new administration. Taliban, has been asked to stay in oversaw a close-knit US relationship Uzbekistan and Kazakh- In his first press briefing on Wednesday, tive talks as it is called now mented on social media. Jan. 10 polls, when more stan. He also expressed his post under President Joe Biden with both the UAE and Saudi Ara - Blinken said the review aims “to make sure -- since it has been ongoing than 1.3 million out of over the wish to increase eco- even as the administration reiterat- bia, in line with his staunch sup - that what is being considered is something for a long time -- was impor- 3.5 million registered vot- nomic and cultural ties ed it was assessing the fine print of port for Israel and “maximum pres - Biden to that advances our strategic objectives tant for the resolution of dis- ers cast their ballots. with the strategic partners that agreement. “We’ve asked him sure” campaign against Iran. In and advances our foreign policy”. “That’s putes, said Turkish Foreign Meanwhile, Kyrgyz peo- and to strengthen coopera- to continue the vital work that he’s May 2019, the former US president scrap ban what we’re doing at this moment,” he told Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu ple chose a presidential tion with Turkey. performing,” Secretary of State declared a national emergency over on US funds reporters. The Wall Street Journal first tensions with Iran to sidestep ob - in a news conference on form of government over a Noting that they would Antony Blinken told his first news Wednesday with his Irish parliamentary one in a na- reported on Wednesday that the Biden jections from Congress about the prefer to pursue a multi- conference since taking office on counterpart Simon Coveney for abortion tional referendum held in administration has imposed a temporary sale of $8bn worth of weapons to faceted foreign policy, the Wednesday. – Agencies in the Turkish capital Anka- parallel to the presidential freeze on billions of dollars in weapons Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan. newly elected president ra. Cavusoglu said the talks counseling vote. Japarov, 52, who ap- stressed that efforts will were held in a very positive peared on the stage in the be made to cooperate es- atmosphere and the date DNA ceremony hall accompa- pecially with Central Asian for further talks will be an- nied by the Epic of Manas, countries, China, the US, WASHINGTON: President nounced later. received the presidential and European states.“We Joe Biden on Thursday is certificate of election from assumed the responsibility to dive into a political mine- Nurjan Shaildabekova, the with our people in order Lebanon: field when he scraps a ban head of the Central Elec- to preserve national unity on US funding for abortion tion Commission. and peace in the country Clashes counseling provided by in- “I particularly feel the that is on the brink of cha- ternational organizations. enormous responsibility os and lawlessness, and we leave 226 The move is part of a broad before my people, who have succeeded in stabi- injured package of health-related have more than 2,000 years lizing the situation in the measures by the new Dem- of history,” Japarov said af- country,” he said, recalling ocratic president at a time ter the national anthem. that the nation recently Web Desk when the country is reeling Over 1,000 guests were ensured the annulment of BEIRUT: At least 226 people from Covid-19 and, as ever, invited to the inauguration the parliamentary election were injured late Wednesday ceremony held in the Na- grappling with a healthcare results and resignation of in clashes between protesters tional Grand Concert Hall system that leaves millions the president and the gov- and security forces in Tripoli in the capital Bishkek. The of people uninsured. ernment. The recent elec- district north of the Lebanese ceremony was also attend- tion in Kyrgyzstan came in The White House said one capital of Beirut. For days, executive order will reopen ed by Sooronbay Jeenbek- the wake of protests which ov, who resigned from the erupted last October after Lebanon has witnessed pro- the online health insur- tests against a coronavirus ance marketplace under presidency following three eight political parties re- years at his post after the lockdown and what protestors so-called Obamacare. The jected parliamentary elec- street protests on Oct. tion results, claiming the describe as the government’s plan gives uninsured people ISLAMABAD: Kuwaiti delegation led by Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs, 5-15 last year. process was unfair. inability to stem the spread of and people who lost insur- ambassador Ali Suleman Al-Saeed called on SAPM, Zyed Zulfiqar Bukhari. – DNA the virus as hospitals reach ance during the Covid-19 maximum capacity. The pro- economic crisis a chance to testers gathered in Sahet Al get coverage. The govern- Nour in the center of Tripoli ment exchange will open and attempted to storm the on February 15 for a three- ‘Shusha’s revival common cause for Azerbaijanis’ government building in the month period. More contro- square. Security forces tried versially, the White House He recalled that the institute of the president’s special representative on Azerbaijan’s liberated territo- to disperse them using tear said Biden was rescinding ries was established on his initiative on 19 January and the first appointment is to Shusha district gas while the demonstrators what’s known as the Mex- responded with stones, Mol- ico City Policy, which bars Azerbaijani people… We have re- institute of civil administration is frastructure project in the city as a otov cocktails and fireworks. US funding for international DNA turned to Shusha, and from now being established now. I want to priority. “As far as the infrastructure Hand grenades were thrown non-profit organizations that on the people of Azerbaijan will say again that great confidence projects are concerned, it is possi- at security forces and two of offer abortion counseling or BAKU: President Ilham Aliyev live in Shusha forever – just as has been placed in you, because ble to say that Shusha is an absolute- them exploded, Lebanon’s In- referrals. The policy is a po- has said that restoration and Shusha has always been an Azer- Shusha occupies a special place ly backward city from the point of ternal Security Forces said on litical ping pong ball that for revival of Azerbaijan’s historic baijani city, and despite Armenian in the history of Azerbaijan, and view of infrastructure. The enemy Twitter. At least nine people years Republican presidents Shusha city is a common cause attempts to falsify this, the whole the restoration and revival of did not create anything there, did were wounded and military have enacted and Democrat- for Azerbaijanis following the world recognizes and accepts Shu- Shusha is our common cause. not construct a single building... vehicles were damaged due ic presidents withdrawn. city’s liberation from 28 years of sha as an Azerbaijani city,” Presi- Of course, all the work should The roads are in a terrible state, to hand grenades, it added. Also on abortion, the the Armenian occupation. dent Ilham Aliyev said. be carried out in a planned man- buildings are run down, there is The Lebanese Red Cross White House said Biden Aliyev made the remarks on Janu- He recalled that the institute of ner. It is necessary to preserve straw, rubbish, dirty kiosks all over said 35 people were trans- was ordering the govern- ary 27 in a video format meeting the president’s special represent- the historical appearance of Shu- the place. They tore everything to ported to hospitals and 67 ment to review rules un- with Aydin Karimov, whom he ap- ative on Azerbaijan’s liberated ter- near future. He noted that corre- sha, no buildings alien to Shusha shreds and only exploited the city. were treated at the scene. der Donald Trump’s ad- pointed as the president’s special ritories was established on his ini- sponding instructions had been should be allowed,” he said. Aliyev But then they say that Shusha is an Meanwhile, the state-run ministration that blocked representative in Shusha district. tiative on 19 January and the first issued on Shusha’s protection. added that Shusha’s restoration will Armenian city and tried to change National News Agency “I am appointing you Special Rep- government-funded family appointment is to Shusha district. “Azerbaijani servicemen are be based on the analysis conducted its name. Therefore, the implemen- (NNA) reported that 31 of resentative of the President in planning clinics in the Aliyev added that the restoration guarding Shusha, control and will by a large group of specialists, who, tation of infrastructure projects is, the 124 injured people treat- Shusha district. Great confidence of Shusha will always be in his inspected and analyzed everything of course, a priority issue. In paral- United States from refer- continue to control the adjacent ed by the Lebanese Emer- is being placed in you. Shusha has spotlight, and Shusha will restore in the city for several days. He de- lel, urban planning work should be ring women for abortions. heights. A commandant’s office gency Response Units were a special place in the hearts of the its historical appearance in the has been set up in Shusha, and an scribed the implementation of an in- carried out correctly,” he said. transferred to hospitals. IslamabadFRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2021 | WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKPOST Transparency Briefs Int’l lauds PBC, SC Bar NAB’s efforts oppose Zubair Ahmed ISLAMABAD: Chairman of Azmat Saeed Transparency International (TI) Pakistan has stated that Khayam Abbasi due to extraordinary efforts ISLAMABAD: The Paki- of NAB under the leadership stan Bar Council and the of Honorable Justice Javed Supreme Court Bar have Iqbal, Chairman NAB has raised concerns over the recovered Rs. 363 billion in chairmanship of Justice the last two years, a press re- (r) Sheikh Azmat Saeed lease by the anti-graft watch- in the Broadsheet Inquiry dog said on Thursday. Committee. In a joint state- The press release said that ment issued on Thursday, NAB has welcomed the ap- Vice-Chairman of Pakistan preciation of Transparency Bar Council Khushdil Khan International Pakistan and and President Supreme stated that NAB under the Court Bar Association Abdul leadership of Honorable Jus- Latif Afridi have expressed tice Javed Iqbal, Chairman their serious reservations NAB strongly believes in on appointment of Justice eradication of corruption and (r) Azmat Saeed as Inquiry brought big fish to justice Commission in respect of so that looted money from the Broadsheet Scandal. corrupt elements should be “As the learned retired recovered and deposit in the judge having remained an national exchequer. active member of Panama The statement further said Case Bench of the Supreme that the anti-graft watchdog Court and having held the has recovered Rs.487 bil- office of Deputy Prosecutor lion in the last three years General, NAB, at the time and Rs.714 billion since its of Broadsheet Agreement, inception directly and indi- during General Pervez rectly which is a remarkable Musharraf regime, may not achievement as compared to be able to maintain his neu- other anti-corruption organ- trality while acting as the izations with an overall con- Inquiry Commission,” the viction ratio of 68.8 percent. statement reads. On the other hand, Trans- Both bars urged him, ‘better parency International on not to accept this appoint- Thursday has released its ment.’ The Bar leaders have annual report, showing that also expressed their strong the corruption situation in concern on inordinate de- Pakistan has worsened in ISLAMABAD: Maimoona Zainab Kazmi President Pakistan-Portugal Friendship Association hosted a reception to mark 2020. The annual Corrup- lay in hearing and disposal the New Year. Ambassador of Portugal Paulo Neves Pocinho attended the event as chief guest. The ambassador of the foreign funding case tion Perceptions Index for of the present ruling party, highlighted Pakistan-Portugal relations significance and vowed to further strengthen this relationship. – DNA 2020 has revealed that per- on one pretext or the other, sistent corruption is under- which is pending before the mining health care systems Election Commission of Pa- and contributing to demo- kistan for over years. The cratic backsliding amid the bar leader demanded from COVID-19 pandemic. the Election Commission of Chinese help vital in Pak Pakistan that Foreign Fund- ‘Typhoid ing Case of the Tehreek- e-Insaf should be decided vaccine to be without further delay.’ launched in Academic industrial modernization 12 districts’ year will start The ambassador said that the Chinese miracle is worth emulating for developing countries like Pakistan as it also endowed with fertile land abundant water DNA from August LAHORE: Special Assistant resources as well as four seasons allowing it to grow a variety of crops to Chief Minister (SACM) Ibrar Khan planned this year. Moin informed that the Pakistani “After the success of its first on Information Dr Firdous DNA “The support of the Chinese government has made agricul- phase, both sides have mutually Ashiq Awan Thursday said ISLAMABAD: Federal Min- that Typhoid vaccine would ister for Education and Pro- government and enterprises to ture and industrial revitalization agreed that the second phase of BEIJING: The Chinese invest- be launched in 12 districts fessional Training Shafqat improve agriculture sector in Paki- a linchpin for its broad-based ef- CPEC would focus on social-eco- ment is important for enhancing of the province in the first Mehmood said that academic stan and both Pakistan and China forts for the socio-economic de- nomic development, industrializa- the yield of crops, modernization phase, while in the second year for schools will start this could turn a new page in agricul- velopment, mitigation of climate tion, and modernization of agricul- of irrigation system, value addi- phase, 19.3 million children year from August. According ture and industrial modernization change, management of urbani- ture with shared benefits. tion with agricultural and attract- would be administered the to details, in a tweet min- for shared benefits”, Pakistan Am- zation, and national growth and During the visit of President Dr. ing foreign investments in Paki- vaccine in 24 districts. ister for education Shafqat bassador to China, Moin ul Haque development. Arif Aliv to Beijing in March last stan said Pakistan Ambassador, Addressing a seminar on Mehmood said that private mentioned during his speech. “So in order to achieve this ob- year, the two countries agreed that Moin ul Haque, reports China ‘Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine’ schools are free to use any He further said that “We are jective, we look forward to the agricultural cooperation would Economic Net (CEN). at a local hotel, she said that text book that is in conform- confident that the support of win-win cooperation with China, be included in the framework of Addressing with the launching of despite economic challeng- ity with Single National Cur- the Chinese government, Min- and ever-increasing economic and CPEC. While during the Second the China-Pakistan Agricultural es facing the country, the riculum and has NOC from istry of Agriculture and Rural trade integration between Paki- Foreign Ministers Strategic Di- and Industrial Cooperation In- Pakistan Threek-e-Insaf gov- provincial government. Affairs of China and the Chinese stan and China has made our two alogue held in Hainan in August formation Platform, he said that ernment was giving priority Earlier the education min- enterprises, We can turn a new economies, increasingly interde- last year, it was further decided this platform has become more The ambassador stated that Pa- to healthcare programmes. istry issued a letter to all page in agriculture and indus- pendent,” he further said. to pay special attention to the important, and momentous as kistan and China are all-weath- She said that Typhoid vac- provincial governments trial modernization for shared Ambassador added that as the production of high yield seed va- Pakistan and China as celebrat- er strategic partners and both cine had been launched for- regarding single national benefits,” he said while address- pilot and high-quality demonstra- rieties, increase using crops pro- ing the 70 years of establishment countries have deepened their mally in the country now. curriculum textbook poli- ing the launching ceremony of tion project, China Pakistan Eco- ductivity besides the addition of of diplomatic ties. The launching engagements in recent years, Pakistan is the first country cy on Wednesday and also China-Pakistan Agricultural and nomic Corridor (CPEC) plays a agro-based industry, agricultural also marks one of the many activ- and expanded bilateral ties in di- which was going to add Ty- allowed private publishers Industrial Cooperation Informa- pivotal position in the develop- technology, fast pest control, and ities that the two countries have tion Platform held online. verse fields of cooperation. ment agenda of Pakistan. setting up of cold chain network. phoid vaccine to its EPI. to develop these textbooks She said that research was aligned with student learn- being conducted to find out ing objectives. According to ‘Results of reasons why Typhoid was the Ministry, private pub- Denmark keen to not being controlled. lishers in this regard, need vaccine trial Chinese diplomat to acquire NOC by Textbook invest in Pakistan Boards of their respective to come in CTD arrests areas to enable the Boards inspects Gwadar Port to check any inclusion of an- maritime sector a few days’ two suspects ti-Pakistan, anti-religion or ISLAMABAD: Den- RAWALPINDI: Punjab the improvement of peo- Customs and its staff. any other hate material. mark has expressed Health Minister Dr. Yasmin DNA ple's livelihood and will con- The Chinese Consul Gener- for terror The ministry of Federal its keen interest in Rashid on Thursday said the tinuously support and help al spoke highly of the new- funding Education and Profession- developing Pakistan’s Chinese covid-19 vaccine trial ISLAMABAD: The Chinese local women enhance their ly issued Gwadar Tax Free al Training also advised all maritime sector. This is completed and its results government and enterpris- employability skills. Zone Rules, 2021. Li urged provincial Textbook Boards was expressed by Dan- will come in a few days. She es will create more job op- The Gwadar Women’s De- the Chinese enterprises Athar Sufi ish Ambassador Lis portunities for local women to exercise due diligence said Prime Minister Imran velopment Employment to obey the local Customs’ KARACHI: The Counter Ter- Rosenholm at a meet- during the construction of to ensure that private pub- Khan wants Pakistan to be- Centre is sponsored by the laws and regulations. rorism Department (CTD) ing with Minister of the China-Pakistan Econom- lishers producing textbooks come a welfare state. The Consulate-General of PRC Consul General Li also has arrested two accused Maritime Affairs Syed ic Corridor (CPEC), said in line with the objectives health minister talked to in Karachi and managed participated in handover involved in terror funding Ali Haider Zaidi in Is- Li Bijian, Chinese Consul and contents of the single media in Rawalpindi and said by Gwadar Women’s Devel- ceremony of donations to in Pakistan and Afghanistan. lamabad on Thursday. General in Karachi while in- national curriculum. death ratio from the pandem- opment Organization and Gwadar Police Station, Arrested suspects, Bilal and The Minister apprised specting Gwadar Port. ic has decreased in Punjab. China Overseas Ports Hold- which are donated by the Siddique alias Sadiq Shuja, the Ambassador about He also attended the launch- The coronavirus vaccine will ing Company (COPHC), the Consulate-General of PRC have been affiliated with MQM the development and ing ceremony of the Gwadar be administered to frontline operator of Gwadar Port. in Karachi including 40 mo- the TTP in Pakistan and progress in the Paki- Women’s Development Em- health workers in phase one, The Consul General also torbikes, 10 guard rooms Afghanistan, CTD officials ponders stan maritime sector, and also shared his vision and ployment Centre. she said. Yasmin Rashid said, attended the celebration and 10 laptops. stated. The arrested ter- plans to advance the blue economy in Pakistan. Both Li said during building over Senate “The Punjab government has of the “International Cus- During the visit, Li also in- ror financing accused have sides agreed on close coordination and strengthening CPEC, the Chinese govern- so far distributed 5.2 million toms Day” jointly organized spected enterprises settled been natives of Khyber Pa- of ties in the maritime sector as Denmark is one of the ment and enterprises have candidate health insurance cards – for by Gwadar Customs and in the Gwadar Free Zone, khtunkhwa and Balochistan, largest maritime shipping nations of the world and Pa - paid equal attention to the the indoor facilities including COPHC. He extended cor- Yulin Plant Tissue Culture according to the CTD. kistan can benefit from its expertise. – DNA economic development and DNA neurosurgery. – DNA dial greetings to Gwadar Laboratory, among others. The accused were import- ing Acetic Anhydride chemi- KARACHI: Muttahida Qa- cal from overseas in another umi Movement (MQM) name via Dubai or Tanzania. has started pondering over The compound Acetic Anhy- nominating its candidate Polish envoy for starting student exchange programs dride is most strictly regu- for the upcoming Senate lated drug making chemical election. Pakistan would The ambassador appreciated the role of NUML for providing quality education under the international nar- select new members for and thanked Rector for his time and hospitality cotics law. The chemical the upper house of the par- was used to make heroin liament through national and explosive material for and provincial assemblies Shujaat Hamza / DNA IEDs, Counter Terrorism as half of incumbent sena- Department (CTD) sources tors would retire on March ISLAMABAD: His Excellency Piotr A. Opalinski, Hon - said. The accused were pro- 11 after completing their ourable ambassador of Poland to Pakistan visited Na - viding the chemical to their six-year term. tional University of Modern Languages (NUML), Is - accomplices in Pakistan and MQM is considering to fi- lamabad and met with Rector NUML Major General Afghanistan for their activi- nalise its candidate for the Muhammad Jaffar HI (M) in his office. ties, according to officials. senate election and the The Rector National University of Modern Languages (NUML) They made millions of ru- names of MQM stalwarts Dr welcomed the honourable guest and briefed him about various pees investments with the Shahab Imam, former May- curricular and co-curricular activities conducted at the National help of their accomplices. or Karachi Wasim Akhtar University of Modern Languages (NUML). They were providing financ- and Faisal Sabazwari. How- The issues of mutual interests, bilateral cooperation in es to the outlawed group ever, there are differences education exchange programs for the faculty and students with smuggling and other among the MQM ranks on and entertainment visits with the universities of Poland illegal activities. They were the name of Dr Shahab Ima- and National University of Modern Languages (NUML) performing their activities ma, who is considered to be were discussed. by operating through fake a close aide of Federal Law The ambassador appreciated the role of National University names and bogus compa- Minister and MQM MNA of Modern Languages (NUML) for providing quality educa - nies, Counter Terrorism De- Farogh Nasim. tion and thanked Rector for his time and hospitality. partment (CTD) said. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]