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IslamabadSaturday, December 26, 2020 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Quaid-e-Azam day Iran envoy greets Shibli pays celebrated with Pakistani nation rich tribute to traditional zeal on Quaid Day Quaid-e-Azam Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-01 Briefs No power on CPEC key project of Belt & Road earth can undo DNA BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Pakistan: COAS Ministry Spokesper- The Chief of Army Staff said Unity and son, Wang Wenbin, dur- Discipline shall always remain guiding ing a regular press confer- principles of our great nation ence hailed CPEC as a ma- The Chief of Army Staff said Unity and jor contributor towards the Discipline shall always remain guiding national development of Pa- principles of our great nation. kistan and termed it a boost- 145th birthday anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam er of regional connectivity. Muhammad Ali Jinnah was celebrated with He said that CPEC is the traditional zeal across the country. pilot project of the Belt Earlier on Thursday, the civilian, military and Road Initiative and it and intelligence leadership expressed the has maintained a positive resolve to ensure the defence of the country momentum since its launch ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi and leader of the house in senate, Dr. Shahzad Waseem with the support of the people “at all costs”. attending a Quaid’s day ceremony at Aiwan e Sadr. – DNA in 2013. Moreover, he also The resolution was expressed in a meet- congratulated 18 Pakistani ing between Prime Minister Imran Khan award-winning employees and Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, President working on CPEC projects who called on the former in Islamabad to - Alvi for including the Gwadar Port, day. Inter-Services Intelligence Director ‘PDM’s agenda is energy, and infrastructure. General Lt Gen Faiz Hameed was also following Naveed Miraj / DNA present on the occasion. Economic During the meeting, professional matters Quaid’s RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) pertaining to the Pakistan Army, and the non-democratic’ diplomacy General Qamar Javed Bajwa has said no external and internal security situation vision power on earth can undo Pakistan. In his were discussed, according to the Prime Shibli Faraz said the opposition leaders did top priority message in connection with the birth anni- Minister’s Office. The meeting expressed Shaheen Hanif not go to any constitutional forum to register versary of the founder of Pakistan Quaid-e- concern over “continuous human rights DNA Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, he said the violations in Indian Illegally Occupied ISLAMABAD: President Dr their complaint of any alleged rigging nation is celebrating Quaid Azam Muham- Jammu & Kashmir”. Ceasefire violations Arif Alivi Friday urged the ISLAMABAD: Foreign Min- children of Pakistan to excel mad Ali Jinnah’s anniversary with great and “frequent provocative measures” by Rana Farrukh ister Shah reverence and commitment upholding his the Indian forces along the Line of Con - in every field of knowledge Shibli pays rich tribute Mahmood message of hope, courage and confidence. trol also came under discussion. and skills by adhering to the ISLAMABAD: Minister for Qureshi has principles of Quaid-e-Azam Information and Broadcast- to Quaid-e-Azam said that Mohammad Ali Jinnah and ing Shibli Faraz says the ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting economic make the country rise. PDM is pursuing a non-dem- Shibli Faraz on Friday paid rich tribute to father of the na- diplomacy is “Great countries are built JUI-F expels Maulana ocratic agenda of destabiliz- tion Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on his birth anni- an important part of the dip- by strong and disciplined na- ing an elected government. versary. “On December 25, we pay tribute to sincere and lomatic priorities of the fed- tions, who are committed to Addressing a news confer- great leader, who materialised dreams of people of sub-con- eral government. FM Shah grow in every sphere of life ence along with Minister tinent by defeating the imperialism of that time with pru- Mehmood Qureshi chaired a Sherani, Hafiz Hussain with hard work, commitment for Kashmir Affairs and high-level session regarding dence, determination and steadfastness, “he tweeted. and sincerity of purpose,” the Gilgit-Baltistan in Islama- economic diplomacy in Is- It is pertinent here to mention that Maulana Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Dr Mu- President told a gathering of bad on Friday, he said the lamabad. He said that there hammad Iqbal were ideal leaders of Pakistani nation, he children at an event marking opposition parties want to was a need to harmonise the Sherani had strongly criticized PDM said in a series of tweets. Prime Minister Imran Khan the Quaid’s birth anniversary. get power through non-dem- diplomacy as per the mod- was determined to transform Pakistan into a modern, Is- The programme titled ‘Quaid ocratic means. ern requirements by using Shujaat Hamza lamic, welfare democratic state in line with the ideology of and children’ was part of the The Minister said the oppo- the latest technology which Quaid. “We want to develop the new Pakistan in line with special celebrations for the sition leaders did not go to will be ensured in the Minis- PESHAWAR: The Discipli- the vision of Jinnah,” he said. “By the grace of Allah Al- Quaid Day, held every year at any constitutional forum to try of Foreign Affairs. During nary Committee of Jamiat mighty, the new Pakistan will be true portrayal of Quaid’s the Aiwan-e-Sadr. register their complaint of the meeting, various aspects Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) dream”, the minister said. – DNA The President called upon any alleged rigging in the related to the promotion of has expelled four members the children to study the last elections, but rather ing voices within the JUI-F, said the JUI-F chief has economic diplomacy came of the party, over violation life of Quaid-e-Azam Mu- resorted to activities aimed including that of Maulana started using threatening under consideration. of party discipline. hammad Ali Jinnah on how Sources privy to the devel- at destabilizing the country. Akhtar Sherani and Hafiz language against the insti- selflessly he struggled hard He said the contradictory Hussain Ahmed, prove that tutions when asked to give People should opment said basic member- for the creation of Pakistan. ship of the JUI-F leaders statements being made by the party head has been answer of his properties. support PPP namely Maulana Muham- the PDM leaders suggest pursuing his vested inter- He said Maulana Fazlur Re- mad Khan Sherani, Hafiz mittee members Agha Ayub Pakistan Democratic Move- Maryam that their campaign is going ests. Speaking on the oc- hman will have to answer to last. He said the dissent- casion, Ali Amin Gandapur for his assets. DNA Hussain Ahmed, Maulana Shah, Maulana Abdul Wasay ment (PDM) and termed Nawaz to Gul Naseeb Khan and Shu- and Maulana Abdul Ha- JUI-F President Fazal-ur-Re- KARACHI: While paying jaul Mulk has been ended. keem. It is pertinent here to hman as an expert liar. reach Sukkur tribute to the The decision was unani- mention that Maulana She- founder of mously taken by the com- rani had strongly criticized Continued on Page 06 the nation, Abid Raza Pakistan Peo- LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim ples Party US ‘concerned’ over SHC League-Nawaz vice presi- (PPP) Chair- dent Maryam Nawaz will man Bilawal Bhutto Zardar reach Sindh today on a two- has on Friday said people ruling in Daniel Pearl case day visit. Maryam Nawaz should support his party to will leave for Sukkur via mo- complete Quaid-e-Azam Mu- WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday expressed concern over the Sindh torway, where she is sched- hammad Ali Jinnah’s mission. High Court’s (SHC) ruling directing the release of the accused in the Daniel Pearl uled to address the party In his message on the Quaid’s case, saying that they will be “closely following” the case. “We are deeply concerned by workers convention. Day, Bilawal Bhutto said Jin- the reports of the December 24 ruling of Sindh High Court to release multiple terror - She will also attend the nah’s mission of making Paki- ists responsible for the murder of Daniel Pearl,” said the State Department’s Bureau death anniversary event of stan a role model state. of South and Central Asian Affairs in a series of tweets. former prime minister Be- The bureau said that they were “assured” by Pakistan that the “accused have not been nazir Bhutto on December released” as of yet. It also acknowledged that the case was ongoing adding that they will 27 in Larkana. It may be Holiday Notice be following it closely. “We continue to stand with the Pearl family through this extremely noted that PPP chairman Bi- difficult process. We continue to honour Daniel Pearl’s legacy as a courageous journalist,” lawal Bhutto-Zardari had in- The offices of daily said the State Department. A day earlier, the SHC declared the detention of the accused vited PML-N vice president Islamabad POST shall exonerated in the Daniel Pearl case illegal and ordered their immediate release. Maryam Nawaz to attend remain closed on Saturday The court declared the notification regarding the detention of Umer Shaikh and four his mother’s death anniver- on account of weekly off other accused illegal and ordered their immediate release. The court also directed sary event at Garhi Khuda therefore there will be no officials to place the accused on the Exit Control List. – DNA Buksh, earlier this month. newspaper on Sunday. – Editor Inside... Safe and effective vaccine CDA completes grand operation against illegal constructions – Page 02 will be bought: Dr. Faisal President, PM He further said that providing low cost and quality urge nation to follow footsteps of Quaid vaccine to the people was a target, however, it was – Page 03 important to be completely safe instead of low cost Webinar discusses Pak’s role in UN peacekeeping Earlier on Tuesday, Dr Faisal Sultan efforts in Africa Saifullah / DNA said that corona vaccine would be – Page 04 available in Pakistan by March next. Christmas day and ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the The priority would be given to health rights of minorities Prime Minister on National Health Ser- workers and the people of above six- – Page 05 vices, Dr Faisal Sultan on Friday said ty five age regarding vaccination, he that the government will be preferred ‘Pak, China to jointly stated in an interview with a private work for development to import COVID-19 vaccine based on television channel. of tourism’ transparent scientific research data. “We are in touch with three compa- – Page 06 “If the company’s research will prove nies for purchasing the coronavirus that the prepared vaccine was not only vaccine, “ he stated. Commenting on ‘Int’l community must safe but also effective, then the vaccine not ignore Armenian second layer of COVID-19, he said: vandalism’ will be imported, he added. Talking to manner will be met the standard. “It was a dangerous layer that had – Page 07 a private news channel, he said that He further said that providing low cost affected a large number of people the six largest pharmaceutical compa- and quality vaccine to the people was around the world.” MQM hints at leaving nies in the world are at the forefront a target, however, it was important to He urged the general public to adopt the PTI government of developing the coronavirus vaccine, be completely safe instead of low cost. – Page 08 the standard operating procedures but the company that will present sci- There will be no compromise on the (SOPs), to protect the family members entific research data in a transparent quality of the vaccine, he added. from the spreading virus. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Saturday, December 26, 2020 15 fake Briefs trade bodies MQM-P Amir identified in Khan tests Balouchistan positive for DNA LAHORE: Chairman Unit- coronavirus ed Business Group(UBG) and veteran trade leader DNA Iftikhar Ali Malik Friday KARACHI: Senior Muttahi- hailed the timely decision da Qaumi Movement-Paki- of Director General Trade stan (MQM-P) leader Amir Orgnisation (DGTO) bar- Khan has tested positive for ring 15 fake trade bodies the novel coronavirus. of Balouchistan for cast- After being diagnosed with ing votes in the annual the COVID-19, Amir Khan election of Federation has quarantined himself at of Pakistan Chamber of his residence and has ap- Commerce and Industry pealed masses and the par- (FPCCI). Talking to news- ty workers to pray for his re- men here today he said covery. The second wave of that it will pave the way the COVID-19 has claimed for fair,free,transparent several lives of people be- and impartial annual elec- longing to various walks of tion of the apex body of life including, journalists, chamber being held on politicians, and judges, and December 30. others. On November 30, He said DGTO further Muttahida Qaumi Move- ordered that Mrs Sonia ment (MQM) leader and and Mrs Mehreen Akhtar former provincial minister can not be nominees of Sindh Muhammad Adil Sid- Quetta Women Chamber diqui died due to complica- of Commerce and Indus- tions caused by the novel try in Fpcci election.He coronavirus. Adil Siddiqui said that we will also be who had arrived in Islama- successful in getting ex- bad earlier this month was clude another two bogus admitted to hospital after votes of Loralai Cham- contracting coronavirus. ber of Commerce and The politician was on a ven- Industry by submitting tilator at a private hospital undeniable lawful docu- in Karachi, where he was mentary evidence. UBG pronounced dead by the Presidential candidate medical team. for FPCCI Khalid Tawab said that engineer Daroo CTD foils Khan Achakzai former President FPCCI and Haji major terror Jamal Uddin Achakzai had challenged these 32 bogus bid in Bajaur votes on the grounds that SWAT: The Counter-Terror- these 15 trade bodies are ism Department (CTD) has HYDERABAD: Member’s of Pakistan Youth Action Committee holds a rally in connection of Quaid E Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah birthday in which not existing anywhere in foiled a major terror bid in they burns the Indian flags during the protest out side Hyderabad Press Club. – DNA Photo by Jan Ali Laghari the entire province and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Ba- how their bogus votes can jaur by arresting four sus- be included in the final pects and seizing a huge list? Pervaiz Lala, VP can- quantity of explosive mate- didate from Punjab seat said rial and two vehicles. that 90 percent voters from During a raid, CTD officials CDA completes grand operation the province have publicly have arrested four alleged announced to support in members of a banned outfit. forthcoming election. Police told media that a ma- jor terrorist bid was foiled by the timely action of se- against illegal constructions APPSF curity officials by arresting suspects and seizing explo- Land mafia has illegally constructed houses at the said area. Notices have been issued to them announces sive material from their pos- long march if session. Earlier on Wednes- to leave the land themselves otherwise CDA will do operation and demolish the construction day, Counter-Terrorism removed and the recovered goods have schools are Department (CTD) of the DNA been captured. Similarly a mega anti Punjab Police had claimed encroachment operation conducted at not reopened to apprehend a terrorist ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Au- Khhana pull and 5 trucks of goods were belonging to an outlawed thority (CDA) completed preparations organisation during a raid captured. In collaboration with BCS 2 DNA for a grand operation against land grab - buildings were sealed in the industrial in Bahawalpur. The CTD KARACHI, :President All had said that acting on a bers, encroachments, and illegal con- area I-9 and I-10. structions here on Friday. Notices have Illegally constructed rooms in Mus - Pakistan Private Schools tip-off, the law enforcement Federation (APPSF), authority carried out a raid been issued to those who have grabbed lim Colony have been demolished. the government’s lands in Jabba Tili, Notices have been issued to 30 homes Kashif Mirza has said that in Bahawalpur to arrest an as many as 10,000 private alleged terrorist, who was Bhika Syedan, Saidpur, and other areas. in Jaba Tili. CDA has allotted plots in However, operation against encroach- Bhika Syedan but could not give occu - schools have been closed planning to target sensitive in Pakistan thus so far. installations. “The terror- ments is continued in the city. pation yet. Land mafia has illegally According to detail, CDA has fastened constructed houses at the said area. Mirza said that 20,000 ist is identified as Abdullah private schools would Khan and belonged to an its pace of operation against encroach - Notices have been issued to them to be closed if the academ- outlawed organisation,” the ments. During last one week, CDA de - leave the land themselves otherwise CTD had said while further molished two rooms at IJP road, 5 un - 3 under construction boundary walls at at Bari Imam. Encroachments at the CDA will do operation and demolish ic year commences from claiming that a hand gre- der construction rooms in sector C-16, Saidpur, 02 DPC, 02 rooms and a grill roads of sector G-7 and G-8 have been the constructions. September. In his tweet, nade and a pistol was recov- he announced that a long ered from his possession. march would be staged if Police had claimed to arrest schools are not reopened two ‘terrorists linked to the In- PMA cadets on 11 January as per the dian spy agency Research and education ministers’ deci- Analysis Wing (RAW)’ in Kara- sion. He said due to the chi n a separate action. – DNA assume guards closure of schools as many as 10 million children have Mysterious left the schools. responsibility Meanwhile, an inter-pro- explosion cadets, 72 represented 144 vincial education minis- DNA and 147 Long Course while ters conference slated for rocks bank lady cadets were from Lady December 30 (Wednes- KARACHI: As the nation Cadet Corps 17. day) has been postponed building in celebrated 144th birth an- It is worth mentioning and rescheduled for Jan 4. Karachi niversary of Founder of here that a public holiday Federal Minister for Educa- the Nation Quaid-e-Azam was declared at all the tion Shafqat Mahmood will Muhammad Ali Jinnah on government institutions be chairing the meeting in DNA Friday with traditional zeal, and educational institu- the first week of the next KARACHI: A mysterious an elegant change of guards tions and the national flag month. On November 23, explosion has taken place in- ceremony was held at the remained hoisting atop all the federal government had side a bank in Paposh area of Quaid’s mausoleum in Kara- public and private build- announced to shut all edu- Karachi which damaged the chi. Pakistan Military Acad- ings. The day dawned cational institutions from shutter and cracked window emy (PMA) cadets assumed with Qur’an Khawani at November 26 to December glasses of the building. Res- the guards’ duties. Com- the Quaid’s mausoleum. 24 due to a spike in COV- cue officials reached the site mandant PMA Major-Gen- Special programmes were ID-19 cases. “It has been after a mysterious explosion eral Omer Ahmed Bokhari held across the country to decided to close all educa- rocked a bank on Friday. The was the chief guest and shed light on the Quaid’s tional institutions across bank was closed following inspected the contingent struggle for creation of Pakistan from November a public holiday today. No comprising seventy eight Pakistan and to highlight 26 till December 24. Win- casualty was reported so far. (78) cadets, including six his guiding principles ter vacations would start Heavy contingents of police lady cadets from Pakistan of unity, faith and disci - from December 25 to Janu- and Rangers immediately Military Academy. He of- rushed to the site. The secu- pline. Public and private ary 10,” Shafqat Mahmood rity officials cordoned off the fered Fateha, laid a wreath organizations arranged had announced at a press of flowers and recorded functions to highlight dif- conference after a meeting area and commenced investi- ISLAMABAD: Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Hamza Shafqat gating into the incident. his impressions in the visi- ferent aspects of the life of inter-provincial educa- tor’s book. Of the 78 PMA of Quaid-e-Azam. cutting cake on the occasion of Christmas. – DNA tion ministers. President Alvi urges children to follow Quaid’s principles ISLAMABAD: President Dr children to study the life of should have any doubt about upon Him), as only by fol- Arif Alvi Friday urged the Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Pakistan which, he said was lowing the greatest leader children of Pakistan to excel Ali Jinnah on how selflessly “destined to rise”. He men- of all times. He recalled in every field of knowledge he struggled hard for the cre- tioned the rapid progress in the address of the Quaid of and skills by adhering to the ation of Pakistan. sciences the world over and 11 August 1947, wherein he principles of Quaid-e-Azam He said only a person with the way it was breaking all promised that the minori- Mohammad Ali Jinnah and such impeccable character barriers in the world of tech- ties would be fully able to make the country rise. and strong will could achieve nology, with latest innova- pursue their religions freely “Great countries are built this tough goal, which every- tions and developments. without any fear or perse- by strong and disciplined one believed as impossible. He termed as vital the study cution and the State would nations, who are committed The President urged upon of sciences for the progress ensure the sanctity of plac- to grow in every sphere of the parents and teachers to of any country in contem- es of worships- mosques, life with hard work, commit- help build strong character porary age. He said Quaid- temples, churches , etc. He ment and sincerity of pur- of the young generation right e-Azam Mohammad Ali said Pakistan was created pose,” the President told a from their earlier age as they Jinnah had a belief that the on democratic principles gathering of children at an would turn out to be the next Pakistani nation would build and on the basis of a kind of event marking the Quaid’s leaders of this country. their country which would referendum where the people birth anniversary. The pro- He said Pakistan had been earn respect and admiration demonstrated their democrat- gramme titled ‘Quaid and handed over to the future in the comity of nations. ic right to choose their sepa- children’ was part of the generations by the Quaid President Dr Arif Alvi rate homeland. The President special celebrations for the as a “trust”, and now it was also urged the children to asked the children to follow in Quaid Day, held every year their duty to make the coun- strictly follow the life and letter and spirit the guiding at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. The try strong and prosperous. teachings of Holy Proph- principles of faith, unity and President called upon the President Alvi said no one et Muhammad (Peace be discipline. – APP 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITESaturday, December 26, 2020 Ringleader Briefs President, PM urge nation of gang held FBR seizes DNA ISLAMABAD: A joint team goods of Criminal Investigation Agency (CIA) and Shalimar worth Rs. to follow footsteps of Quaid Police teams has nabbed a ringleader of an Afghan 29b in FY21 The premier said that Quaid had a vision for the Muslims of the criminal’s gang and recov- ered snatched cash worth subcontinent which got translated in the shape of Pakistan Rs. five million, two cars, DNA DVR and weapons from must also remember the people of we make this country rise above determination to carve a nation realize our destiny of becoming ISLAMABAD: The Federal him, police said. Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu all seen and unseen challenges,” out of chaos and relentless dep- the strongest nation on earth as Board of Revenue (FBR) DNA According to details, In- and Kashmir, who are being sub- he said in a message on the oc- rivation was miraculous and insu- rightly visualized by our Quaid- has seized smuggled goods spector General of Police ISLAMABAD: In their separate jected to the worst kind of state-ter- casion of the birth anniversary of perable against all odds and chal- e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah,” valuing Rs. 29 billion from (IGP) Islamabad Muham- messages paying tribute to Quaid- rorism for over seven decades. the founder of nation.” “On this lenges”, he added.. said Imran Khan. July to December, 2020 mad Aamir Zulfiqar Khan e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, In his separate message, Prime eventful day when Quaid-e-Azam PM Khan said that Quaid-e-Azam It is pertinent to mention here showing 37 percent in- ordered crackdown against the President and the Prime Min- Minister Imran Khan has urged Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born, Muhammad Ali Jinnah had a firm that the nation celebrated Quaid-e- crease in comparison with criminals including those ister of Pakistan have urged the the nation to live the Quaid-e-Azam a proud nation was destined to faith in God and His Prophet Mu- Azam’s birth anniversary with tra- the corresponding period involved in street crime. nation to follow the footsteps of Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s ideals of come into being. I feel blessed hammad (PBUH) which guided ditional zeal and renewed commit- of last previous year, during Following these orders, DIG great Quaid in all walks of life and Unity, Faith and Discipline with a to have opened my eyes in a free him through a long journey com- ment to work hard for progress and which it seized smuggled (Operations) has directed make Pakistan a strong and pros- renewed national spirit so that we environment bestowed upon us by prising of ordeals, deceptions and prosperity of the country. Public goods worth Rs. 21 billion. all zonal officers to acceler- perous country. make this country rise above all God through his chosen person- dejections but culminating in gran- holiday was declared at all the gov- This showed considerable ate their efforts to curb the In his message, President Dr. Arif seen and unseen challenges. ality who was none other but our deur, décor and eternity. ernment institutions and the na- progress witnessed in the crime in the city. Alvi has paid tribute to Quaid-e- In his message on the birth an- beloved Quaid.” “He is a role model not merely for tional flag remained hoisting atop value of seized smuggled Following these directions, Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on niversary of the Founder of Paki- The premier said that Quaid had us but for Muslims of whole world all public and private buildings. goods in the ongoing cur- SP (Sadder-Zone) Muham- the occasion of his 144th birth stan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, PM a vision for the Muslims of the because of the universal vision he The day dawned with Qur’an Kha- rent Financial Year, said an mad Sarfraz Virk and SP (in- anniversary for founding a sepa- Imran Khan paid rich tribute to subcontinent which got translated instilled in the creation of Pakistan. wani at the Quaid’s mausoleum FBR press statement issued vestigation) Malik Naeem rate homeland for the Muslims of Muhammad Ali Jinnah for his role in the shape of Pakistan. “There- With the adorable actions which in Karachi. An elegant change of here. Similarly, the state- Iqbal constituted special the subcontinent. The president in the creation of Pakistan. fore, there is no other pleasure spoke louder than words, he be- guards ceremony was held at the ment added, Duty Draw- team under supervision urged the nation in his message Prime Minister Imran Khan while more real to us as a nation than came an actual prototype of hon- Mazar-e-Quaid where Pakistan back of Rs. five billion were of DSP CIA Hakim Khan, to follow Jinnah’s footsteps in all paying rich tribute to Quaid-e- the commemoration of his birth- esty and righteousness,” he added. Military Academy (PMA) cadets paid from July to December. DSP Zulfiqar Ahmed in- walks of life and make Pakistan a Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah for day. As a prime representative of “We trace not a single discourse assumed the guards’ duties. Pakistan Customs has in- cluding Sub-Inspector Zafar strong and prosperous country. his role in the creation of Paki- whole nation, I owe immense grat- by our beloved Quaid on the innu- Commandant PMA Major-Gen- tensified the countrywide Iqbal, ASIs Safdder , Fayyaz Dr. Arif Alvi said we should reaf- stan has urged the nation to pay itude, love and devotion towards merable sacrifices he made for the eral Omer Ahmed Bokhari was operations against the Ahmed , Mohsin Ali and firm our commitment to building a befitting homage to “our great my beloved leader Quaid-e-Azam cause of his nascent nation rather the chief guest and inspected the transportation and mar- others. This team nabbed a state that respects the diversity Quaid” by following his footsteps Muhammad Ali Jinnah,” he added. it is only through his actions that contingent comprising male and keting of smuggled goods wanted member of dacoits’ of its people and provides equal op- in all walks of lives. He said that in the modern histo- we learn of all those grieving loss- female cadets. He offered Fati- which has lessened the gang involved in snatching portunities to its citizens irrespec- “Let us live the Quaid’s ideals of ry of mankind, there were a few es he personally went through.” ha, laid a wreath of flowers and negative impact of smug- cash and other valuables at tive of their religion, caste, creed Unity, Faith and Discipline with people who garnered such a wide “Together, let us beseech Allah recorded his impressions in the gling on the economy. gun point along with other or colour. He said on this day, we a renewed national spirit so that popularity as our Quaid did. “His that He grants us strength to visitor’s book. accomplices. PMD forecast He has been identified PNCA as Zazay alias Zaray s/o partly cloudy Naqeeb-Ullah alias Gul Agha arranges resident of Afghanistan while weather in police team also recovered cultural snatched cash worth Rs. 5 Capital activities on million, two cars, DVR and ISLAMABAD: Pakistan weapon from him. During the Meteoroligical Depart- Quaid Day preliminary investigation, he ment (PMD) Friday fore- confessed his involvement in cast partly cloudy and dry ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Na- incidents of looting people in weather in Capital during tional Council of the Arts areas of Shalimar, Ramana, next 24hours. (PNCA) arranged cultural Kohsar, Golrar police sta- It said that partly cloudy activities titled “Millat Ka tions and Rawalpindi. and very cold in north Ba- Pasban” on Friday to pay lochistan and upper parts homage to Quaid-e-Azam ‘Government predicted, however, Partly on occasion of his 144th cloudy weather condition Birthday with traditional committed to with rain and snowfall expect- zeal and zest. The celebra- ed in Gilgit- Baltistan, Upper tions were being aimed at Quaid’s vision Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa and educating the youth about north Balochistan. Dense fog the Quaid’s vision and Paki- on minorities’ likely to prevail in plain areas stan’s ideology. RAWALPINDI: Special As- of Punjab and upper Sindh Special events were arranged sistant to Punjab Chief Min- during morning hours. on the day to highlight and ister on Information Dr Fir- Continental air prevailing promote ideas and views dous Ashiq Awan has said over most parts of the coun- of the father of the nation, that government viewpoint try. A fresh westerly wave particularly with regards to on minorities is in line with likely to approach upper rule of law, supremacy of Quaid-e-Azam’s vision which and western parts of the constitution and upholding he explained in his speech country on Saturday and of democracy. on August 11, 1948. may persist in upper parts Various colourful tableaus, Addressing a Christmas cer- till Monday morning. patriotic songs were pre- emony held here at Parks Minimum temperature’s re- sented to commemorate the & Horticulture Authority corded in (°C): Leh -13, Gupis struggle of the Quaid for the Rawalpindi, Firdous said -10, Skardu -09, Astore -08, ISLAMABAD: PTI leader Iqbal Cheema in a meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan. – DNA creation of Pakistan. – APP vision of Prime Minister Im- Kalam -07, Parachinar -06, ran Khan was actually the Kalat, Quetta -05, Bagrote ‘Pakistan to vision of our great leader and Gilgit -04. – APP DRAP’s mobile Quaid-e-Azam and govt was progress as making efforts for the stabil- IT industry sees ity of institutions and peo- Police raids App starts receiving per vision of ple’s rights. She said that Sheesha earlier minorities’ higher complaints Quaid-e-Azam’ education quota was 2% but record exports surge and now Punjab government center; ISLAMABAD: The MED safety mobile application of Ijaz Shah said Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan’s (DRAP) has that each citizen has increased it to 5% to fa- 13 netted started receiving complaints on adverse drug reactions It’s worth mentioning here that Minister cilitate them in batter way had equal rights in education sector. RAWALPINDI: City Police (ADRs) from citizens across the country for taking action. in Pakistan and for IT Amin ul Haque has set a target have raided illegal Sheesha Sharing details of the mobile App with the APP, Director Firdous said that the an- Center operating in a pri- Pharmacy Services DRAP Dr Abdur Rashid Friday said will emerge as of $5 billion for export remittances nouncement to resign from vate housing society on Fri- in case of any such grievance, the victims could lodge a successful nation the assemblies was a fake registration fee for IT & PSEB-registered IT start- and empty threat by the day and arrested 11 persons complaint with DRAP through the App. in the world DNA ITeS companies, including ups for three years, up to besides seized Hukkas, its He said only seven countries had developed such mobile PDM while Maulana’s nega- ISLAMABAD: Minister for call centers and IT startups, 100 percent foreign owner- tive politics has been badly substances, flavoured tobac- App so far for the purpose. The World Health Organization Narcotics Control, Ijaz Shah ISLAMABAD: Information belonging to underserved ship of IT and ITeS compa- co, coals and other items. (WHO) would directly receive complaints on any matter exposed by Moulana Shera- on Friday said that Pakistan Technology & IT enabled areas of the country have nies, up to 100 percent repa- ni. She asserted that looters A police spokesman in- regarding drugs’ adverse reactions. Complainants would would be made progressive Services (ITeS) export re- been completely waived in triation of profits for foreign formed that following the receive immediate acknowledgment of receipt of their re- cannot dare to hold a long country as per vision of mittances comprising of order to boost growth of IT IT and ITeS investors, tax march. PDM do not have information, Rawat Police ports, he added.They could submit reports on adverse re- Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad computer services and call industry in the under devel- holiday for venture capital under the supervision of actions even when offline or to view and submit updates to any ideological common Ali Jinnah and minorities center services have surged oped parts of the country funds till 2024, among other ground and political agen- SP, Saddar Zia ud Din Shah previously submitted reports, Dr Abdur Rashid said. enjoying equal rights in the to US $648.940 million at a and thus contribute to or- incentives, he added. carried out an operation at He said there was a watch list of medications to receive da, but were together only country would be facilitated. growth rate of 38.16% during ganic growth of IT Industry This growth is especially to protect their ill-gotten a Sheesha Center located personalized news and alert. While using that option one In his message in connec- July-November of FY 2020- across Pakistan. laudable keeping in view in a private housing socie- could create a watch list for drugs for receiving specific wealth, Firdous said. tion with Quaid birth anni- 21, in comparison to US It's worth mentioning here the current global economic The government had al- ty and held eleven accused news. He said on emergency cases, quick action would be versary and Christmas, the $469.713 million during Ju- that Minister for IT Amin challenges thereby demon- namely Danish ,Zil Hassan, taken and in that regard standard operating procedures ways welcomed positive minister said that Pakistan ly-November of FY 2019-20. ul Haque has set a target of strating the resilience of criticism from the media Nabeel, Usman, Naveed, (SOPs) had been developed by the authority. – DNA would be made as developed According to a press state- $5 billion for export remit- Pakistan’s IT industry eco Naeem, Abdur Rehman, and protected its rights, state and all challenges be- ment here Friday, this is the tances through information system and is a tribute to adding that Punjab govern- Taimoor, Junaid, Shahkar ing faced by the country to highest growth rate for the technology and IT-enabled Pakistan’s IT industry profes- Ijaz, Anwar Ghani, Turab ment would take all neces- be countered successfully. FY 2020-21 (July-November), Services during the next sionals. Pakistan’s IT sector sary steps to help the fam- Ali and Talah Mehmood. NPPMCL pays achieved by Pakistan's IT sec- He said that sectarianism and three years. The PSEB per- exports products and servic- ilies of Journalist Arshad Police team also recovered extremism would be rooted tor since 2018 when growth formance in just 5 Month of es to over 100 countries and 20 ‘Huqqas’, flavors, tobac- Waheed and Tariq Malik as out and all of the problems rate for the corresponding current Fiscal year a great counts world’s largest enti- much as possible. co, coals and other items Rs. 5.69b to PDFL would be resolved through period was just 13%. milestone to reach the tar- ties among its regular clients. from their possession, he ISLAMABAD: National Power Parks Management Compa- unity as well as national har- Minister for IT & Telecom- geted destination. Pakistan’s IT sector is the said. – APP ny (Pvt) Limited (NPPMCL), a public sector power gener- mony among the people. Ijaz munication Amin Ul Haque, "We are taking all possible largest net services export ‘PDM’s ation company, paid Rs. 5.69 billion to Pakistan Develop- Shah said that each citizen lauded the latest exports steps to ensure sustainable industry in Pakistan’s econo- revolution has ICT admin ment Fund Limited (PDFL) as part repayment of debt of had equal rights in Pakistan performance of Pakistan's growth of Pakistan's IT in- my. Managing Director, Paki- Rs. 32.00 billion acquired for the establishment of 1230MW and will emerge as successful IT Industry. He that that the dustry and to ensure close stan Software Export Board, frozen in cold’ plants 5000 Combined Cycle Power Plant Haveli Bahadur Shah, Jhang nation in the world. He also initiative for bringing the IT coordination with the IT in- Mr. Osman Nasir said that and 1223MW Combined Cycle Power Plant Balloki, Kasur. renewed commitment to companies from secondary dustry and associated stake- all possible efforts are being trees at G-11 NPPMCL is one of the biggest public sector power produc- make all possible efforts to and tertiary cities into the holders" Minister IT stated. made to achieve US$5 bil- DNA ISLAMABAD: Islamabad ers in the country and to date has supplied 38 billion units get rid of the drugs menace mainstream is well under- Incentives to the industry lion remittances inflow from ISLAMABAD: Federal Min- Capital Treaty (ICT) admin- of electricity into the national grid. NPPMCL contributed and to counter all external way for ensuring holistic include zero income tax on the country’s IT sector by ister for Science and Tech- istration on Friday planted approximately 10% electricity in the total generation of the and internal challenges with growth of Pakistan's IT In- IT and ITeS exports till June Year2023 as per target set by nology Fawad Chaudhry, around 5000 plants at sec- country in previous fiscal year. – DNA unity and boldness. dustry and that the PSEB 2025, tax breaks for the Minister IT Amin Ul Haque. while taunting Pakistan tor G-11 to increase green Democratic Movement cover at the area. The volun- (PDM), said on Friday the teers of tiger force, workers weather is so cold that the of Non-governmental Organ- revolution has frozen. ization and members of civil Capital records 123 fresh corona cases in 24 hours The federal minister took society participated in the to Twitter and said PDM drive under clean and green Meanwhile, on the direction of Ministry of National Health Services, the district administration will hold long march, ten- Islamabad campaign. of Islamabad had continued smart lockdown in different streets of the capital der resignations and stage The Deputy Commissioner sit-in once the revolution is Islamabad, Hamza Shafqaat ISLAMABAD: COVID-19 cases while 402 deaths were reported on violation of standard operating istry of National Health Servic- coronavirus cases in the country. de-frozen. distributed quilts among continued to surge in the federal from Islamabad Capital Territory procedures (SOPs) related with es said that several local level He said a strategy was made to Earlier, Fawad Chaudhry the poor and needy people. capital as 123 new coronavirus (ICT). He added 31,575 patients the coronavirus while visiting administrative decisions were control coronavirus keeping in tweeted, “Happy Birthday The DC also appreciated cases were reported from the city had been recovered completely. marriage halls, markets and petrol made to control the disease. view the global information, fo- #QuaideAzam we lost your the volunteers and hoped during the last 24 hours, National Meanwhile, on the direction of pumps by its inspection teams. He advised the citizens to con- cusing on data with integration of dream of progressive and that they will continue par- Command and Operation Center Ministry of National Health Ser- The administration also sealed tinue following the social dis- local data in a scientific way. modern Pakistan in the ticipate in such activities. (NCOC) said on Friday. vices, the district administration schools, shops, workshop and res- tancing, use of mask and other He said the ministry had also midst of Governance cha- Meanwhile the Deputy According to an official of NCOC, of Islamabad had continued smart taurants on violation of SOPs. precautionary measures to stop asked the administrations of os,Extremism and histori- Commissioner also inau- as many as 238 cases were report- lockdown in different streets of The inspection teams also issued increasing local transmission of public and private organization cal errors, Geography also gurated cleanness drive at ed on Thursday while 67 cases the capital to reduce transmission notices to marriage halls besides COVID-19 in the city. He said functioning in the ICT to strictly took its revenge, we will not sector I-14 to improve the were reported on Wednesday. of the infection in the selected imposing fines on owners of dif- the government had adopted ef- monitor the SOPs to ensure pro- loose hope and keep our ef- sanitary conditions. – APP He said so far 36,844 cases were streets and other sectors. ferent shops. Commenting on fective strategy to combat COV- tection of their employees from forts to create a Pakistan of reported from the federal capital They also started taking actions the situation, an official of Min- ID-19 that resulted reduction in the COVID-19. your dreams Inshallah.” IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Saturday, December 26, 2020 ‘Joint efforts Briefs needed to cope with Abbasi got second wave’ one time permission to DNA ISLAMABAD: Minister for travel abroad Information Technology and Telecom, Syed Amin DNA Ul Haque on Sunday urged ISLAMABAD: Federal gov- joint efforts of all national ernment on Friday gave institutions to cope with one-time permission to second wave of Covid-19. Pakistan Muslim League- Chairing an emergency Nawaz (PML-N) leader meeting on handling of Cov- and former Prime Minister id-19 challenges he said the Shahid Khaqan Abbasi to Ministry of IT and Telecom travel abroad for 15 days. was committed for promo- According to sources, per- tion of information technol- mission from the federal ogy in the country, radio government was given on a Pakistan reported. humanitarian basis after it He said role of IT was vital emerged that his sister and for tackling Covid-19 pan- her husband are critically-ill demic, while the efficient after suffering from COV- use of IT help improve on- ID-19. According to a noti- line education system. fication, the former prime Lauding the role of telecom minister was given one-time industry, he said Ministry permission to travel abroad of IT would fully cooper- after a summary moved in ate with telecom industry, the federal cabinet allowed adding that all the issues of removing his name from the cellular mobile operators Exit Control List (ECL). It would be resolved. is pertinent to mention here the name of Shahid Khaqan ‘No space Abbasi was included in the no-fly list on the recommen- for forceful dation of the National Ac- countability Bureau (NAB) conversions In a similar order in Novem- in Islam’ ber last year, in pursuance ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Religious Harmony, Allama Tahir Ashrafi in a meeting with ambassador of Palestine, Ahmed Rabei. – DNA of the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) Nov 16 verdict on DNA ex-premier Nawaz Sharif’s ISLAMABAD: Special Rep- travel abroad, the Ministry resentative to the Prime of Interior issued a memo- Minister on Interfaith Har- randum giving him one-time Webinar discusses Pak’s role in mony and Middle East, Hafiz permission to travel abroad Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi for medical treatment. Friday said the forceful “In continuation of the Min- religious conversions and istry’s memorandum of even underage marriages won’t number dated 13.11.2019. It UN peacekeeping efforts in Africa be permitted in the country has been decided by way of as our religion Islam does an interim arrangement to al- The session was chaired by Executive President IPS Khalid Rahman, moderated by Dr Tughral not allow this. Talking to a low One Time Permission to delegation headed by Chair- Muhammad Nawaz Sharif s/o Yamin, associate dean, CIPS-NUST and non-resident fellow at IPS, and addressed by Brig (r) man National Commission Mian Muhammad Sharif…..to Mirza Salim Baig, Brig (r) Imran Rasheed and Brig (r) Azam Agha from NUST, Islamabad for Minorities (NCM) Chela travel abroad for his medical Ram Kewlani, Ashrafi said treatment for a period of 04 go on the export of all mineral and that there was no space (four) weeks during his bail Mahnoor Ansar/DNA natural resources from the con- for forced conversions in period,” read the memo. flict zones, as following any such Islam and steps were being ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s note- measure, the conflicts may not taken in collaboration with ‘Maulana Ajmal worthy contributions for UN take very long to end. Ulema-Mashaykh and lead- peacekeeping missions across the Yamin too rued over the apparent ership of different religions revealed that world, especially Africa, provide lack of will or purpose at the part to stop forceful conversions an opportune area to strengthen of the UN in bringing about peace, and marriages. Nawaz sent its diplomatic and trade relations stating that sometimes it feels The propaganda of Indian him to Israel’ with the countries provided with that the UN agencies are compet- lobbies on the issue of reli- the support. ing more with each other for rec- gious freedom violation in The thoughts were shared in a ognition than to strive for the real Pakistan has been exposed DNA webinar titled ‘Pakistan’s role in objectives. He also pointed that it as minorities living in Pa- UN peacekeeping missions in Af- ISLAMABAD: Dr Shahbaz was the African and South Asian kistan have more rights as rica’, which was jointly organized Gill, Special Assistant to countries that were among the comparing to India and oth- by the Institute of Policy Studies witness accounts of Pakistan’s Rasheed homed on the activities through their contingents of field Prime Minister Imran Khan top ten contributors to UN mis- er parts of the world. (IPS), Islamabad, Centre for In- contributions in UN peacekeeping of Pakistani peacekeepers in the engineering company, transport for political communication, sions in terms of troops whereas Ashrafi announced hold- ternational Peace and Stability missions in Africa in the form of Central African Republic sharing battalion, staff officers and MI- said Friday that JUI-F lead- the developed countries were not ing joint sitting of dif - Studies-National University of three case studies. there were over 1200 personnel of LOBS (Military Observers). er Maulana Ajmal Qadri has seen contributing that much to ferent religions and reli- Science and Technology (CIPS- Brig (r) Salim Baig shared his ex- Pakistani contingent in United Na- Speaking of the condition of Afri- revealed that Nawaz Sharif the cause, which could also be gious schools of thoughts NUST), and Centre for Asian periences and observations from tions Multidimensional Integrated can states in general, the speakers had sent him to Israel. seen as an indicator of the lack of in Islamabad during the African Studies (CAAS), Brad- the Democratic Republic of the Stabilization Mission in the Cen- were unanimous that the exploita- In his tweet, the SAPM add- intent at their end. Rahman, in his second week of January ford-UK, as part of the Institute’s Congo where Pakistani troops tral African Republic (MINUSCA), tion of natural resources, such as ed that after Maryam Saf- concluding remarks, said that the 2021. Responding to a ‘Understanding Africa’ project. were not only engaged in peace- including an Infantry battalion, an gold, diamond, cobalt, etc. by out- dar’s confession on Twitter accounts shared by the speakers question, Ashrafi stated The session was chaired by Ex- keeping efforts, but also identify- aviation unit and two engineering side players and former colonial that Nawaz Sharif sent two were not only the eye-witnessed that ‘Kelash Community’ ecutive President IPS Khalid ing gaps and imparting trainings companies. They are tasked with powers for their vested economic delegations to Israel, Maula- case studies but also a representa- is very respected in Paki - Rahman, moderated by Dr Tugh- to other potential peacekeepers, restoring normalcy in the region interests, and not any ethnic, reli- na Ajmal Qadri has also ad- tion of today’s global governance stan and he will personal - ral Yamin, associate dean, CIPS- whereas its Female Engagement through, providing aviation sup- gious and political rifts, was a ma- mitted that the he was part context. The endeavor of peace- ly visit Chitral to address NUST and non-resident fellow at Teams (FET) were delivering port and repair and maintenance jor reason behind the prevailing of one such delegation. keeping has many dimensions the issues of minorities. IPS, and addressed by Brig (r) lectures to the community’s over of roads etc., he added. conflicts and deprivation within He wrote that the nation associated with it e.g. political, NCM chairman lauded the Mirza Salim Baig, Brig (r) Imran English language, computer skills, Agha apprised about the contribu- the African region. They stressed now asks Maryam Safdar, an social, cultural and economic, but appointment of Hafiz Mu- Rasheed and Brig (r) Azam Agha sanitation hygiene, mental hy- tion of Pakistani troops in ONUCI that the UN ought to show more expert in lies, deceit, fraud it’s the humanitarian aspect that hammad Tahir Mehmood from NUST, Islamabad. giene, gender equality and legal (The United Nations Operation political will to stop such external and corruption, that why should always serve as the real Ashrafi as Special Repre- The speakers shared their eye- rights of the women. in Côte d’Ivoire) in Ivory Coast interference by putting an embar- did Nawaz Sharif become an motivation behind any such work. sentative to Prime Minister agent of Israel? on Interreligious Harmony Continuing, he further as positive step for minori- wrote that this new reve- ties in Pakistan. lation makes it clear why Pakistani labourers Nawaz Sharif spews venom SPI witnesses against the Pakistani army. can now extend Now, the nation wants to nominal know how long has this been going on. passport validity increase of meant for Pakistan’s labour 0.11% DNA class. The minister said a Coke Studio new E-passport would be 2020 to ISLAMABAD: Terming as launched from April 28 next DNA a gift from Prime Minister year and it would help main- ISLAMABAD: The Sensi- Imran Khan, Interior Minis- release fourth tain data on modern lines tive Price Indicator (SPI) ter Sheikh Rasheed has an- and improve the country’s based weekly inflation for episode nounced an extension of the image abroad. The minis- the week ended on Decem- passport validity from five ter said an express service ber 24, for the combined years to 10 years without any was being launched across DNA consumption group, wit- additional fee to facilitate the the country under which nessed nominal increase of ISLAMABAD : The fourth country’s labour community home delivery of Passports episode will be featuring an working abroad, especially in would be provided to citi- 0.11 percent as compared exciting combination of soulful Middle Eastern countries. zens. “The facility has been to the previous week. solo performances by the me- Addressing the media after activated in Islamabad and The SPI for the week under lodious Sanam Marvi, classical visiting the office of the di- will soon be available in review in the above men- singer and emerging artist Ai- rectorate general of the Im- Rawalpindi,” he added. An tioned group was recorded zaz Sohail (who is making his migration and Passport in SMS service had also begun at 140.89 points against debut this season) and an up- Islamabad, Sheikh Rasheed from today (December 24) 140.73 points registered in beat desi hip-hop track by king said, the new passport will in a bid to inform passport the previous week, accord- of Punjabi rap, BOHEMIA. be issued at the previous holders six months before ing to the latest data of Pa- Karachi December 25, 2020: fee of Rs 3,000 and this de- the expiry of their pass- kistan Bureau of Statistics Coke Studio 2020 is all set to cision will be implemented ports, he said. He said the (PBS). As compared to the ring in the New Year with the from January 1. The minis- passport and immigration corresponding week of last fourth episode of the season. ter clarified that the deci- department was short of year, the SPI for the com- Featuring Sufi stalwart Sanam sion would not be applicable funds and assured that their ISLAMABAD: ICCI President Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan is giving notification of Political bined consumption group Marvi, classical singer and on ‘official and red’ pass- financial matters would be Sub-Committee Convener to Zia Khalid Chaudhry. Vice President Abdul Rehman Khan and in the week under review emerging artist Aizaz Sohail ports as the facility was only resolved at the earliest Khalid Chaudhry are also present on the occasion. – DNA witnessed an increase of (who is making his debut this 7.66 percent. season) and king of Punjabi The weekly SPI with base rap BOHEMIA, the fourth year 2015-16=100 is cover- episode is all set to air on De- ing 17 urban centers and cember 25, 2020. The fourth 51 essential items for all episode will be featuring an ‘Govt taking steps as per Quaid’s vision’ expenditure groups. exciting combination of soulful The Sensitive Price Indica- solo performances by indus- Senator Faisal Javed also paid tribute to Aftab Changezi for making sculpture of Quiad-e-Azam. Chairper- tor for the lowest consump- try veterans and emerging son Peace and Culture Mushaal Hussein Mullick said that Kashmir is unfinished agenda of Pakistan tion group up to Rs17,732 acts. The first song is by the witnessed 0.13 percent de- melodious Sanam Marvi who Ali Jinnah under auspices of finished agenda of Pakistan. crease and went down from will be singing Anbhol, classi- DNA Punjab Council of the Arts. She said that true meaning 146.04 points in last week cal singer Aizaz Sohail will be He said that Quid-e-Azam of liberation are known to to 145.85 points during the singing Megh, an experimen- RAWALPINDI: Senator Fais- was blessed by God to make the people of Indian occu - week under review. tal North Indian classical track al Javed has said it was very impossible to possible. He pied Kashmir. Naheed Man - Meanwhile, the SPI for and BOHEMIA, the pioneer of unfortunate that as a nation said that Pakistan was lead - zoor said that Pakistan can the consumption groups punjabi-rap, will be performing they could not make Paki - ing to a developed state and be made a developed coun - from Rs17,732-22,888 also an upbeat desi hip-hop sin- stan according to vision of would be made Quid’s Paki - try by following footsteps of decreased by 0.02 per- gle. Anbhol is a semi-classical Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad stan. He added that Naya Quiad-e-Azam Muhammad Ali cent while the inflation spiritual song on the woes of Ali Jinnah. He was address - Pakistan would be free from Jinnah. Aftab Ahmed Change - for income groups rang- worldly love. Composed in ing at inauguration of sculp - corruption. Senator Faisal zi said that it was great honor ing from Rs22,889-29,517; Raag Aiman, an Indian classi- ture of Quaid-e-Azam made Javed also paid tribute to for him to make sculpture of Rs29,518-44,175; Rs29,518 cal raag of Kalyan that, is a del- by international fame sculp - Aftab Changezi for making Quiad-e-Azam. The ceremo- to Rs44,175 and above icate raag that expresses itself tor Aftab Ahmed Changezi sculpture of Quiad-e-Azam. ny was anchored by Naeem Rs 44,175 per month in- through the longing of a lover and cake cutting ceremony Chairperson Peace and Cul - Akram Qureshi. Director PU - creased by 0.06 percent, waiting for their beloved. to mark birth anniversary ture Mushaal Hussein Mul - CAR Waqar Ahmed thanked 0.14 percent and 0.16 per- of Quid-e-Azam Muhammad lick said that Kashmir is un - distinguished guests. cent respectively. Saturday, December 26, 2020 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Census contentions Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Democratic facade Deputy Editor: Abid Raza T has taken three years for the government to vali - S votes for the first local election in IIOJK are being date the 2017 National Census—even then the approv - ABC CERTIFIED counted, an international team of reporters from the al has not been without complaints. The MQM, which New York Times was brought into the region to car- I Vol: 01 Issue: 234 A earlier had emphatically rejected the results but is now ry out a curated tour in the hopes of validating democrat- an ally of the PTI government, submitted a dissent note. Email: [email protected] ic legitimacy. A close look into the political environment The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has rejected the fed - Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 of Kashmir will show anything but. Prominent politicians eral cabinet’s decision to go ahead without an audit in Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad have been disenfranchised just as the population continues randomly selected blocks to remove “massive lacunae in to struggle under extreme lockdowns. If anything, the only the controversial” headcount exercise. logical conclusion these reporters can come to is that the An accurate and representative census is necessary for the entire electoral process has been a sham. good functioning of the country. PPP has valid concerns Last year, after suspending Kashmir’s special status, the BJP against the census—it contends that the count on de jure government arrested hundreds of separatists, moderates, method does not count migrants from other provinces in the politicians, advocates and journalists that, to this date, are population of the province where they were presently living, still sitting in jails. Most of the prominent politicians that which has affected the Sindh results, and according to PPP, remain have been detained in their homes and threatened to forego their position in the elections. On the other hand, disenfranchises Sindhis. This logic can be extended to the those who have been freed, like Farooq Abdulla, are either other provinces as well. A fair and accurate census provides a fighting unwarranted cases on money laundering or links strong database for which the government can consult to make with militants—as in the case of Rehman Para. well-informed policy decisions—methodologies which leave Another factor worth taking into consideration is that the behind certain populations in the census will lead to weaker elections were called abruptly, leaving parties only a week policy for those segments of society. Inaccurate census data to prepare and register their candidates. What made the sit- can lead to discrepancies in funding allocations to provinces, uation much worse was that the permission to campaign, which can severely affect government province. Five percent especially for local parties, was usually denied thus robbing for a recount is not too difficult and can be managed. them of the same platform extended to others. While these contentions are valid, the timing of this, three full For over a year and a half, the people of Kashmir have been years after the census took place, sheds light to how poorly living under dire circumstances and when the time for vot- coordinated the process has been. This inordinate time delay ing came around, they were robbed of the opportunity to is causing many problems. The government’s solution does vouch for individuals who understood their grievances and not seem practical at this point—it has suggested holding a were intent on fighting for them. The people of the region, census after every three years, instead of ten years as it most- whether officials or common citizens, have systematical- ly has been. Yet considering the long delay that the validation ly been marginalised to the point of complete alienation. of this census has taken, this suggestion seems unlikely—it Surely, a democratic region is not based upon political and seems it would be better if the different political parties could social subjugation. Neither should it require for legitimacy pull off a thorough census after every five years, rather than to be established externally but instead should be reflected a highly contentious one after three years. in the circumstances of the people. Christmas day and rights of minorities ESIDES Quaid-e-Azam Day, every year, without any discrimination across the province free; you are free to go to your temples, you Sajjad Shaukat December 25 is also celebrated as the and all the basic facilities have been provided are free to go to your mosques or to any other B Charismas Day across Pakistan. to minorities. place of worship in this state of Pakistan. On this very Day, members of the Christian Last year, on this very day, Prime Minister You may belong to any religion or caste or community attend special services at illumi- Imran Khan took to Twitter to wish Christian creed that has nothing to do with the business nated churches where prayers are offered for citizens a happy Christmas. of the state…We are starting in the days where the progress and prosperity of Pakistan. Res- President Arif Alvi wished Christians across there is no discrimination, no distinction be- idential colonies and churches are decorated the world and in Pakistan a merry Christmas tween one community and another, no dis- with twinkling lights and stars. On the occa - and included a quote by Jesus regarding peace crimination between ones caste or creed and sion, Pakistanis also say, “Happy Christmas” in his message. another. We are starting with this fundamental to the Christians and also participate in their Leader of the Opposition in the National As - principle that we are all citizens, and equal cit - celebrations. In December 2016, ahead of sembly and PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif izens of one state.” Christmas Day, former Minister for Railways also extended Christmas wishes to members It may be recalled that August 11 was official Khawaja Saad Rafique had inaugurated a spe- of the community, writing: “May this day bring declared National Minorities Day by the then cial Christmas Train which travelled across peace, happiness and prosperity for all!” government in 2009 in line with the historic the country spreading Christmas cheer. PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari in his speech of Mohammad Ali Jinnah at the Con - In December 2017, the then Punjab Minister Christmas message on Twitter said: “May this stituent Assembly on August 11, 1947. A delegation of US of Human Rights and Minorities Affairs Khalil day be one of peace and joy for all, and let the Hence, in accordance with the vision of Quaid- Tahir Sandhu had stated: “Minorities in Paki- message of tolerance and inclusiveness reso- e-Azam, the Constitution of 1973 protects the Commission on stan have complete equality and liberty to en - nate across the world today.” real rights and interest of minorities, living in International Religious joy basic rights at par with other citizens and In a ceremony attended by Pakistan’s Minis- Pakistan. perform their religious obligations in a free ter for Minority Affairs and Human Rights, On the other side, India which claims an arch Freedom visited Pakistan environment.” Ijaz Alam, and other members of the cabinet, secular state has surprised the world because in May 2017 and called Every year, the Punjab government provided a the Chief Minister of Punjab, Sardar Usman of continued attacks on other minority groups, special grant for religious festivals like Christ- Buzdar, stated: “The Christmas celebrations especially Christians, Muslims and Sikhs—and on the then Provincial mas, Holi/Devali etc. In the government jobs, held across Pakistan helped to promote reli- events of forced conversion of Christians and 5% quota had been allocated for minorities, gious harmony…religious minorities, includ- Muslims into Hindus. Minister for Human under which more than 5 thousand youth had ing Christians, have played an important role However, Pakistan which came into existence Rights and Minority been given jobs in public institutions. in the development of Pakistan…their efforts on the basis of Islamic principles provides re - A delegation of US Commission on Internation- are praiseworthy and fundamental to the coun- spect and protection to all the minorities, as Affairs Khalil Tahir al Religious Freedom visited Pakistan in May try…Pakistan belongs to all of us…People of mentioned in the Constitution. Besides other 2017 and called on the then Provincial Min - different faiths enjoy equal right and complete minority groups, particularly Christians are Sandhu in Lahore, who ister for Human Rights and Minority Affairs religious freedom in the country”. not only serving in the armed forces, but are briefed the members of Khalil Tahir Sandhu in Lahore, who briefed the He specifically cited the government’s focus also working in other departments. Without members of the delegations about the steps, on providing equal opportunities to minorities any discrimination by the Muslims, they run the delegations about policies and laws made by the Punjab govern - as well as the minority’s empowerment pack- their own business and are also working in pri - ment for the welfare and safeguard of minor- age that the government introduced to provide vate sectors. the steps, policies and ities’ rights in the province. The delegation millions of rupees for student scholarships for Undoubtedly, we can conclude that while com- laws made by the Punjab which also met the ex-Chief Minister of Punjab minority students. memorating the Quaid-e-Azam Day, December Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had shown satis- Notably, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jin- 25 is also celebrated as the Charismas Day government for the faction on these measures, including Minority nah-the founder of Pakistan, who was against across Pakistan. welfare and safeguard Advisory Council which was already working every sort of extremism, had favoured a mod - – The writes on international affairs and for the rights of the minorities in Punjab. erate Pakistan where other religious commu- is author of the book: US vs Islamic Mil - of minorities’ rights Similarly, in February 2018, again, Khalil Ta- nities and minorities would also live without itants, Invisible Balance of Power: Dan- hir Sandhu had stated that the Punjab gov - any restriction, along with the Muslims. gerous Shift in International Relations in the province ernment has ensured protection of minorities In his speech, Quaid-e-Azam said: “You are Email: [email protected] VUI- a new challenge HE world was battling COVID 19 when The influx of VUI virus with coronavirus is a ma- Attiya Munawer a new virus emerged. British scientists jor challenge in the world. In this context, Paki- T had already alerted the World Health Or- stan which has been under second corona attack ganization (WHO) about a new strain of coro- since early last month and is gradually intensifying navirus, calling the virus VUI-202012/01 (short these days may face severe difficulties while the for the first “variant under investigation” in majority of the population in the country is still December 2020). It is said to cause 23 differ- not following the SOPs. We need to make SOPs a ent mutations in human body. 62% of new cases part of our daily routine to prevent the spread of in London are related to the virus, which has new variant with the coronavirus. Several coun- reached three more countries other than the tries, including Britain, Germany and France, United Kingdom. Fifty countries have suspend- have again come to a complete lockdown and the ed all passenger flights from Britain until Janu- UK has cut off air links with many countries, in- ary 01, due to the threat posed by the new virus. cluding Pakistan, and has also banned residents According to the World Health Organization, af- of other countries from entering the UK by land. ter the United Kingdom, nine such cases have Similarly, South Asian and Arab countries are been reported in Denmark, a number of others now returning to lockdown, and until the corona- The damage caused by the in the Netherlands, two in Australia, and one virus is completely eradicated, all countries will case has been diagnosed in Singapore. In light continue to adhere to SOPs. at the height of the second wave of COVID-19 and corona virus so far is one of this situation, scientists around the world are The damage caused by the corona virus so far is in its review report on the recent decline in the of the greatest tragedies trying to determine whether the vaccines de- one of the greatest tragedies in human history. number of new cases, make the causes and results veloped so far will be effective against this new More than 1.5 million people have been killed by in part of the authentic data, because the people in human history. More virus, with global experts warning that the next the coronavirus until now, while the death toll in caught up in doubts and fears are in dire need of six months could be the worst for COVID-19, as the affected countries, including Pakistan, has invaluable consolation and charity at this time. than 1.5 million people it is fear that 30 million people will die. risen sharply and it has reached 9,500. A total of The growing death toll from COVID-19 could have been killed by the Coronavirus’ new variant-VUI has caused panic about 5 million people in the country have been in- shake nation’s nervous stability and determina- across Europe, with people fleeing the UK, but fected with COVID-19. People were already scared tion of frontline medical teams, therefore, the coronavirus until now, other countries have imposed travel bans. The of the spread of coronavirus, now report of possi- government must be determined to deal with the World Health Organization has already instruct- ble arrival of a new variant and dangerous upsurge new Corona attack at all costs and take the nation while the death toll in ed European countries to take steps to prevent a could also spread terror. The world is very worried into confidence, because it is impossible to fight the affected countries, new outbreak in Britain. A spokesman for WHO about the deaths of COVID-19. In this context, if the new COVID strain without the support of the Europe said scientists were trying to determine the reports of vaccine approval are considered, the people. The situation which is exacerbated by the including Pakistan, has if the new strain could spread more rapidly, the situation seems to be particularly satisfactory. The gradual spread of the new coronavirus requires us disease could be serious in humans and whether Vaccine was given to several front line medical staff to be fully committed to all possible precautions. risen sharply and it has vaccines would be effective against it? Most sci- and arrangements are being made for its arrival We have to take care of the health of others as reached 9,500. A total of entists were skeptical when British Health Sec- and use in Pakistan as well. For this, the govern- well because we now have to live with various retary Matt Hancock announced the presence of ment has allocated Rs 1.5 billion. coronavirus’ strains like the one being con- about 5 million people in the new strain of the virus. Efforts by the Pakistan Ministry of Heath regard- firmed in South Africa recently. However, by the country have been However, as the situation has changed in the last ing coronavirus are encouraging, but there is a making SOPs especially face masks, a part of our few days, several scientists say that preventing need for authorities and the Ministry of Health to daily routine, we can save ourselves from major infected with COVID-19 this new epidemic could be a serious challenge. be aware of the emergence of a new variant virus human tragedies. IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Saturday, December 26, 2020 Botha Briefs appointed as head coach South Korea of United reports highest daily Sports Desk KARACHI: Former South COVID cases African spinner Johan Botha has been appointed as new Foreign Desk head coach of two-time winners of Pakistan Super SEOUL: South Korea on League (PSL), Islamabad Friday reported over 1,200 United for the upcoming new coronavirus cases, the sixth season. The announce- highest daily infections re- ment came a day after Unit- ported since the pandemic ed parted ways with last outbreak in the country, the season’s head coach Mis- country’s Health Ministry bah-ul-Haq. The 38-year-old said. With 1,241 new cases had previously worked as and 17 more deaths in the the Fielding Coach for Is- past 24 hours, the country’s lamabad United in PSL 2. caseload reached 54,770 “I am very happy to be back and the death toll hit 773, at Islamabad United, the according to Korea Disease franchise where I got my Control and Prevention first taste of the Pakistan Agency. So far, 38,048 peo- Super League at PSL 2. ple have recovered from the Since then I have had differ- disease. The country’s daily ent experiences at the PSL cases remained between as well as a range of coach- 800 to 1,078 during the ing stints at various tourna- last week. Last Monday, the ments around the world,” government toughened its Botha said in a statement coronavirus restrictions in “My plan is to bring all the capital Seoul and its sur- these experiences together rounding areas and banned and hopefully create anoth- gatherings of five or more er memorable PSL for Is- people to stem the spread of lamabad United,” he added. the virus. The capital Seoul, It must be noted that Botha neighboring Gyeonggi Prov- recently came out of retire- ince, and Incheon are al- ment to take part in the ready under level 2.5, the Australian Big Bash League second-highest coronavirus (BBL) for Hobart Hurricanes. restrictions where gather- ings of 50 or more people are prohibited. JUI-F expels Earlier, Prime Minister ETHOPIA: Shozad Abbas Pakistan, ambassador to Ethopia called on Abune Mathias,Archbishop of Axum and successor of Negus the Chung Sye-kyun called on Great and congratulated the Christian community of Habasha on Christmas Day. – DNA Maulana the health authorities and local governments to re- Sherani, Hafiz spond “strictly” to violations Hussain of social distancing rules. “A joint government moni- From Page 01 toring team found through ‘Pak, China to jointly work Terming Maulana Sherani, onsite inspections that there an honest man, Maulana Gul were still many places that Naseeb had said the parame- were not following the antivi- ters of authenticity have now rus measures properly,” Yon- changed in the JUI-F after the hap News Agency quoted the for development of tourism’ inclusion of rich members in prime minister as saying. the party. The election ticket of JUI-F FIFA London remains bound by the EU’s rules during a transition period that runs until midnight on was being awarded on the December 31, when the UK will leave the the bloc’s single market and customs union basis of the money after the extends PFF joining of Talha Mehmood BEIJING: Pakistan Ambassador to and Pakistan, I am sure that our on the occasion, China Economic with an ancient civilization, its and Azeemullah, he had Normalisation China, Moin ul Haque on Friday two countries will work together Net (CEN) reported. beautiful landscape and rich cul- claimed. Earlier, Maulana said there was an endless poten- to develop the endless potential Ambassador Haque said, develop- tural diversity is rapidly growing Sherani had criticised JUI-F ZURICH: The Bureau of the tial of tourism industry develop- of the tourism industry of both ment of tourism played a vital role into a major tourist destination in chief Fazlur Rehman, asking FIFA Council has decided to ment between Pakistan and China sides,” he said while delivering a in the development of China’s ru- the region. Pakistani government how Maulana Fazlur Rehman extend the mandate of the believing that the two countries speech via video on the Unveiling ral and remote areas. It was also was actively promoting related could call PM Imran Khan a PFF normalization commit- would work together for develop- Ceremony of Qingdao Boutique an indispensable part of the task tourism construction to attract “selected” leader when he, tee (NC), which was due ment of industry. Tourism Promotion Association. of getting rid of poverty. more international tourists to himself, was “selected”. to expire on 31 December “A Chinese website has been He emphasized upon the signifi- During the recovery period of take Pakistan as their preferred 2020, until all tasks have set up for this purpose, which I cance of tourism in strengthening the epidemic era, its importance tourist destination. He also high- SA seek red been completed, but until believe will be available to you cultural exchanges, investment has been further demonstrated in lighted investment opportunities no later than 30 June 2021. soon. In view of the long-standing promotion and social and econom- many countries, including China. for the development of tourism ball revenge The decision was taken with friendly relations between China ic development between countries He said Pakistan, as a country infrastructure in Pakistan. – APP the primary objective of al- in first test vs lowing the NC to fulfill all of the tasks entrusted to it in Sri Lanka its mandate. However, FIFA Pak-China coop PRETORIA: South Africa announced that following the Turkey to start using return to the test arena for decision of the chairman of the first time in 11 months the NC to step down from his in film industry on Saturday hoping to arrest position by the end of 2020, a dismal slide in the five-day FIFA would appoint a new China’s Covid-19 vaccine game and with revenge on chairperson in due course, stressed the option to buy 30 million more 7,371 volunteers in Turkey showed their minds as they host Sri who will have to pass an eligi- BEIJING: President of China films with well-written scripts DNA from the US pharmaceutical giant that the Chinese vaccine was 91.25 Lanka in the first of a two-test bility check to be carried out Film Import & Export Cor- and gripping stories like and its German partner, Koca said per cent effective, although phase series at Centurion Park. by the FIFA Review Commit- poration Ms. Xiao Ping has Chalard games goeng (Thai- ANKARA: Turkey will receive its Turkey will initially receive three three tests were still not complete. They have lost eight of their said that the year of 2021 land), Contratiempo (Spain), tee as per the FIFA Govern- first shipment of China’s Sinovac million doses of Sinovac and have Turkey “will be able to vaccinate last nine tests, a run that be- marked the 70th anniversary Andhadhun (India), Perfetti ance Regulations. coronavirus vaccine within days as the option for 50 million more as 1.5 million or even two million gan in February 2019 with a Meanwhile, FIFA appointed of the establishment of dip- sconosciuti (Italy) had made preliminary domestic tests showed shock 2-0 home defeat by Sri lomatic ties between China a hit in China, winning both it begins inoculations next month, people per day,” Koca said, adding Muneer Sadhana as acting it was 91% effective, Health Minis- Lanka who became the first and Pakistan and he wanted box office and public praise. starting with healthcare workers that the “first stage” of vaccinations chairman of the PFF NC af- ter Fahrettin Koca said on Thursday. Asian side to win a series to take the importation of Therefore, according to and the most vulnerable. Koca said would cover nine million people. ter Hamza Khan’s exit from Ankara in the next few days will the first shipments of the Chinese The nation of 83 million has official- in the country. They have the organization. Hamza in- ‘Parwaaz Hai Junoon’ as an Xiao’s experience, Pakistani slipped to number six in the opportunity to strengthen films could draw lessons also sign a deal with Pfizer/BioN- vaccine will be sent to Turkey on ly recorded 19,115 Covid-19 deaths formed FIFA and Asian Foot- Tech for 4.5 million doses, with Sunday. The preliminary tests on and 2.2 million virus infections. world, behind fifth-placed Sri ball Confederation (AFC) that exchanges and cooperation from their ways of success Lanka, and have a host of he does not further wish to in film industry between the into China’s film market. questions to answer, not least continue as chairman of the two countries. “Hollywood and some Euro- around a brittle top six and The principle to import for- pean countries invest heavily PFF NC. It must be noted the balance of the side. eign films to China was “or- in marketing and promotion that FIFA extended the man- Indonesia: Vaccines “We’ve got a young team,” igins, themes and genres in for their films, and the public- date of PFF NC in May this diversity.Thanks to Belt and ity of Pakistani films seems captain Quinton de Kock year. In 2019, FIFA formed Road Initiative, we have im- to leave room for improve- said this week. “We need a normalization committee ported films from Pakistan ment.” Second, she said, was our younger guys to come with an assignment to con- expected to arrive in 2021 through and learn fast so we and other countries, so that to nurture audience. “The im- duct free and fair elections in can have a structured team. Chinese audiences would portation of films from every He said vaccines from As- tional Economic Recovery game changer is vaccination the federation. “That’s what I would hope have a better understanding country follows a process of DNA tra Zeneca, Pfizer, and a (PC-PEN), said. and vaccination is a priority of their history, culture and nurturing audience. Foreign for from this season, for the vaccine from the Covax The Covax program is be- for the government,” he new guys to come in and start people,” she said in an inter- films could be promoted JAKARTA: Coordinating KPL to be program are expected to ing led by the global vac- added. He also said the gov- scoring runs and putting up view with China Economic online or on TV in advance Minister for Economic Af- arrive in the country in the cine alliance GAVI. ernment has access to an- new addition Net (CEN) on Friday. to make Chinese audience their hands.” They start the fairs, Airlangga Hartarto, second quarter of 2021. The Coordinating Minis- other vaccine -- Moderna’s. first test without key fast “Parwaaz Hai Junoon is one aware. It’s better to cultivate has said that several COV- “From Covax, the govern- ter said he hopes that the Earlier, 1.2 million doses of to cricketing of the top five highest-gross- their interest slowly before bowler Kagiso Rabada, who ID-19 vaccines apart from ment also has a commit- commitment to provide the Sinovac vaccine arrived has a groin problem, but will ing films of Pakistan. It is a hitting the big screen.” Last Sinovac’s are scheduled to world: Imran patriotic story mixing colour- but not the least, the story ment of (vaccines for) 10 the COVID-19 vaccine can in the country and are now be buoyed by the fact both arrive in Indonesia in the ful song and dance numbers, itself mattered, she added. percent (of the population), be increased to 20 percent waiting for permission from matches will be played on Ismail a love story and action ele- “Now Chinese audiences are second quarter of 2021. so this is being pursued of the population. the Food and Drug Supervi- fast, bouncy Highveld pitch- KARACHI: Sindh Gover- ments. In the future we will more interested in what’s “The government has sent regarding time. Of course, “There is a commitment sory Agency (BPOM). Har- es. Left-arm seamer Beuran nor Imran Ismail on Friday stay tuned for Pakistani films, going on around them. They a Letter of Interest (for the in terms of funds, procure- from GAVI. GAVI is also tarto said 1.8 million doses Hendricks has been with- said the ‘Kashmir Premier take into account their gen- are more into down-to-earth vaccines) and is in the pro- ment and access have been preparing for 10 percent of of the Sinovac vaccine are drawn from the squad along League’ would be a new res and market performance issues and small joys and sor- cess of negotiating,” Har- fully prepared by the gov- the population and could expected to arrive in Jan- with batsman Keegan Peters- addition to the cricketing and choose the suitable ones rows of everyday life, so the tarto said during an online ernment,” Hartarto, who is be increased to 20 percent, uary, 2021 along with raw en. Neither player entered world and it would provide for Chinese audiences,” she choice of theme and content discussion for Outlook 2021 also head of the Team for mainly for pandemic and materials for producing 15 the tour bubble when the a platform to the new talent said. In recent years foreign is critical.” – APP in Jakarta on Thursday. Handling COVID-19 and Na- economic recovery. The million doses of the vaccine. players gathered on Saturday, in Azad Jammu and Kashmir after two positive COVID-19 (AJK) to come forward. results were detected last Prime Minister Imran Khan week. Hendricks’ absence had a vision of promoting means Glenton Stuurman is tourism, sports and culture almost certain to make his in the country and the league Christmas celebrated under pandemic’s shadow test debut at the age of 29, would help realize it AJK, he with his ability to move the said while addressing to the As with other new variants or strains of Covid-19, this one carries a genetic fingerprint ball both ways off the pitch inaugural ceremony of the that makes it easy to track, and it happens to be one that is now common and his excellent recent Kashmir Premier League domestic form putting him (KPL) as a chief guest here at VATICAN CITY: Christmas festiv- patrolling police officers enforced ahead of rivals. the Sindh Governor House. ities began Friday, with hundreds Pope urges vaccine access for all social distancing rules. Pope Fran- The retirement of Vernon Chairman of Parliamenta- of millions across the world under cis, spiritual leader of 1.3 billion Philander suggests Wiaan ry Committee on Kashmir coronavirus restrictions celebrat- VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis has called on world leaders to ensure unfettered access to coro- Catholics across the globe, cel- Mulder or Dwaine Preto- Shehryar Khan Afridi presid- ing a pared-down version of a holi- navirus vaccines for everyone. In a Christmas Day address delivered online for the first time, ebrated Christmas Eve mass in rius are likely to play in an ed over the event. day typically marked by travel and the pontiff warned against putting up “walls” to treatments. The pandemic meant this year the St Peter’s Basilica before fewer all-rounder role. The governor said that large gatherings. The battle to halt annual Urbi et Orbi message was not presented from the balcony at St Peter’s Basilica to huge than 200 masked faithful, mostly The make-up of Sri Lanka’s the commencement of the the pandemic, which has claimed crowds, as is tradition. Instead the Pope spoke from a lectern in a chamber inside the Vatican. employees of the tiny state of Vat- side is much harder to pre- Kashmir Premier League more than 1.7 million lives, is far Pope Francis’ warning comes amid concerns that wealthier countries are buying up dispropor- ican City. The mass, traditionally dict after they brought a was a good omen as the from over despite the launching of tionate doses of vaccines to the detriment of poorer ones. “May the Son of God renew in political held at midnight, had been moved squad of 21 players “to cover whole world would now mass vaccine campaigns that offer and government leaders a spirit of international cooperation, starting with health care, so that forward by two hours to 7:30 pm all positions”, according to see the difference between the promise of an eventual return all will be ensured access to vaccines and treatment,” he said. “In the face of a challenge that (1830 GMT) to meet Italy’s curfew coach Mickey Arthur. Indian Illegally Occupied to normalcy. Churches across knows no borders, we cannot erect walls. All of us are in the same boat.” The Pope said the rules. Before the pandemic hit, They are missing injured stal- Kashmir (IIOK) and the South Korea stood largely empty, effects of the health crisis showed the need for global unity was greater than ever. “At this mo- several thousand believers and wart Angelo Mathews and AJK. Roads and streets with worshippers congregating ment in history, marked by the ecological crisis and grave economic and social imbalances only tourists had obtained precious Oshada Fernando in their top- were blocked in the IIOJK online as the country reported a worsened by the coronavirus pandemic, it is all the more important for us to acknowledge one tickets to attend the papal mass. six batting lineup, but Arthur whereas cricket matches new daily caseload record. another as brothers and sisters.” The pontiff called for generosity and support to victims of the On Thursday evening, St Pe - is upbeat about their ability were being played in the “It really is heartbreaking to see,” pandemic, singling out women suffering domestic violence during lockdown. – APP ter’s Square, usually thronged to cope with South Africa’s said Park Jae-woo, a member of with people on Christmas Eve quicks. “We have had camps AJK, he added. Imran Is- 15 staff and choir members. struck the country, capping off the usual picnicking crowds also mail said the entire Pa - the Yoido Full Gospel Church in was deserted, illuminated by and intra-squad games and Seoul which would usually expect And in Catholic-majority Philip- a troubled yuletide already mut- avoided the sands of Sydney’s the glow of its towering Christ - have tried to keep the play- kistan would support the pine, services were rocked when ed by bans on parties and carol Bondi Beach, while the waves KPL. – APP up to 10,000 worshippers, but on mas tree and the lights of a po - ers as sharp as they can be,” Friday was only able to welcome a 6.3-magnitude earthquake singing. Despite warm weather, were empty of surfing Santas and lice car. – APP he said. – APP IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Saturday, December 26, 2020 Luxembourg Briefs parliament’s motion Russian against int’l police raid law: FM Navalny DNA ally’s flat BAKU: Azerbaijan’s Foreign MOSCOW: Russian opposi- Ministry has described as tion leader Alexei Navalny biased and against the in- said police early Friday raid- ternational law the motion ed the apartment of an ally adopted by the Luxemburg and detained her after he Parliament on the liberated tricked a security service Nagorno-Karabakh region. agent into admitting he was In a statement published in poisoned. Navalny, 44, on its official page on Decem- Monday said he had imper- sonated an official in the ber 25, the ministry said that Kremlin’s Security Council the motion, put forward by and got an admission of guilt Claude Wiseler, a pro-Arme- from a toxins expert with nian member of the Chris- the FSB domestic intelli- tian Socialist Political Party, gence that poison had been distorts the truth about the placed in his underwear in situation in the region and August to kill him. makes completely baseless “Today, police came to Ly- accusations against Azerbai- ubov Sobol’s apartment at 7 jan and Turkey. am,” Navalny’s Anti-Corrup- The ministry said that the tion Fund said on Twitter. motion that was adopted on The 33-year-old’s phone was December 24 by the Cham- switched off and both Na- ber of Luxembourg, has no valny’s spokeswoman Kira legal force and is contrary Yarmyash and the head of to international law and UN Navalny’s fund, Ivan Zh- Security Council resolutions, danov, said they did not which reflects the biased po- know where she was. sition of this body. Sobol’s husband and daugh- Furthermore, the ministry ter have been allowed to said that if members of the leave the flat. Luxembourg legislative body Western governments say Navalny has been poisoned had thought about the future with Novichok, a Soviet-de- of the region, including Arme- signed nerve agent in a nia, they would have promot- ISLAMAB AD: Zahid Latif Khan, Chairman alongwith Directors and senior officials of ISE REIT ed the implementation of the stunning case that has fur- during cake cutting ceremony on the eve of Christmas. – DNA ther dented Moscow’s rela- trilateral statement dated 10 tions with leading European November and taking advan- countries and sparked mu- tage of new opportunities for tual sanctions. cooperation to build peace, Sobol went to the Moscow security and prosperity in apartment where the man the region. “Apparently, the Navalny had spoken to is ‘Int’l community must not Chamber of Luxembourg is believed to live on Monday not interested in the new sit- evening. She was detained uation created by resolving and spent more than six the long-lasting conflict in hours at a police station. the region, implementation Speaking to AFP at the ignore Armenian vandalism’ of the UN Security Council time, she expressed con- resolutions, and restoration cern about a possible crim- “All our villages, historical and religious monuments have been destroyed by the enemy. The of the rights of IDPs, whose inal probe against her. whole world should see it,” Aliyev said during the tour in Gubadli, adding that the fundamental rights have been Writing on Twitter on Fri- violated for decades, it is rath- day, Navalny linked the po- Armenian authorities will be held accountable for these crimes er interested in instigating lice raid to Sobol’s attempt enmity between the states of to speak to the FSB agent they sent a mission here at least once? Has the region.” he identified as Konstantin DNA our request been answered at least once? Kudryavtsev. Sobol, a lawyer As soon as the war ended, they started to by training, has announced BAKU: President Ilham Aliyev has urged protect the sites of the Armenian people,” Hong Kong plans to run for parliament the international community to react to he said. President Aliyev urged UNESCO next year. – APP the destructions that Armenians had com- and other international agencies to inspect imposes 3 week mitted on Azerbaijani territories they held the destroyed scenes. “We are protecting quarantine for Israeli under occupation for nearly three decades. all sites, we are protecting the sites of all He especially criticized UNESCO for failing nations, and the world knows that. But you visitors strikes on to respond to Armenian vandalism. should have a look, there was a mosque On December 23, President Aliyev and here, UNESCO, come here, come and see HONG KONG: Hong Kong Syria kill six First Lady Mehriban Aliyev visited Gu- this. The Council of Europe, do not remain extended its compulsory quarantine to three weeks BEIRUT: Israeli missile badli and Zangilan regions, areas recently silent, come and see this! All our mosques strikes on Syria killed at liberated from three decades of Armenian are destroyed. Is it possible to destroy for almost all international least six Iran-backed fight- occupation. “All our villages, historical and mosques? Is it not a crime to demolish a travellers from Friday, saying ers Friday, a war monitor religious monuments have been destroyed mosque? How much longer will this injus- the measure was needed to said. The dead were all by the enemy. The whole world should see tice last? How long will this hypocrisy last? prevent new, more infectious, foreign paramilitaries fight- it,” Aliyev said during the tour in Gubadli, How long will these double standards last? coronavirus variants from ing alongside President adding that the Armenian authorities will be How long will this Islamophobia last? It spreading. The government olutions against us have a look and open background of concerns over the protection said expert advice suggested Bashar al-Assad’s forces, held accountable for these crimes. their eyes… For us, these resolutions are of Armenian sites. was the Armenians who destroyed it. Can the Syrian Observatory that the incubation period of Driving the car on the way to Gubadli, Ali- of no importance, they are just a piece of “Some are raising the issue of the religious someone introducing himself as a civilized for Human Right said. The the virus could be longer than yev commented on the scenes he witnessed paper. But the fact is that the accusations heritage of the Armenian people in the lib- person and is even accepted by some for- missiles, which were fired along the road that passed through Azerbai- eign patrons as such do this? Can a civi- 14 days in some people -- so from Lebanese airspace, hit against us are baseless again. Members of erated lands now. But why didn’t anyone passengers will now have to jan’s liberated villages. “Notice how they the French Parliament, members of the raise the issue of our national and religious lized person keep pigs in a mosque? Let positions held by militias in have felled the trees. See what the wild en- the whole world see this! Let Muslims of undergo compulsory quaran- the Masyaf district of Hama Belgian and Dutch parliaments, have a look heritage? A UNESCO official has recently emy has done – it has felled all the trees... the world, the peoples of Muslim countries tine in designated hotels for province, Observatory chief and see what did your dear Armenians have made an unfounded statement that they had three weeks, rather than the Rami Abdul Rahman said. See what the enemy has done. The whole done to these lands? Look at the map, look allegedly asked us but Azerbaijan remained see this,” he stressed. “Everything along world should see this,” Aliyev stressed. the road is destroyed – from Jabrayil re - previous two. Only travellers One also targeted a govern- up the encyclopedia and see which country silent. We have repeatedly appealed to UN- arriving from mainland Chi- ment-run research centre, Aliyev spoke about double standard of some Zangilan and Gubadli districts are part of,” ESCO for 30 years, repeatedly stated that gion to the liberated lands in Gubadli... countries, whose parliaments have adopted All buildings, all houses, our historical na, Macau, and Taiwan will where surface-to-surface he said. Aliyev condemned the lack of inter- our mosques have been destroyed, our his- be exempt from the tighter missiles are developed and anti-Azerbaijani resolutions. national attention to Azerbaijan’s destroyed torical sites have been destroyed, our his- sites, our mosques and graves have “Let the countries that have adopted res- been destroyed by the hated enemy. restrictions. The government stored, the Britain-based national and religious heritage against the torical sites have been Armenianized. Have also announced a ban on peo- watchdog said. ple who have stayed in South The Israeli military said it Africa in the past 21 days would not comment on re- from entering Hong Kong. ports in foreign media. The More export orders research centre in Masyaf A new variant of the corona- has been hit several times put garment sector in virus, believed to be more in- by Israeli strikes in recent fectious, has been spreading years, the Observatory said. in South Africa, and several troubles other countries have placed which may lead to a dras- restrictions on travellers Boko Haram DNA tic decline in value-added from the nation. Since Tues- textile export. He said that day, flights from Britain have kills seven FAISALABAD: Pakistan it was the right decision to also been banned from Hong in Christmas Readymade Garments Man- remove Regulatory Duty on Kong, following the discovery ufacturers & Exporters As- import of cotton yarn, which of a new strain of coronavi- Eve attack sociation has said that a huge will accelerate the country’s rus there. Health officials said two students returned KANO: Boko Haram jihad- number of export orders textile exports but unfortu- ists killed at least seven are being received by the nately the garment, which to Hong Kong from the UK people in a Christmas Eve value-added garment indus- is the major sector of textile might have been infected by assault on a village in Nige- try, however, exporters are chains, has been neglected, this new variant. – APP ria’s restive northeast, local unable to finalize them due as the reduction in yarn im- sources told AFP Friday. to unavailability of fabric, port duty will not benefit it. US to require Security agencies had in especially the denim fabric in It is unfortunate that the gov- recent days warned of an in- the country. PRGMEA (NZ) ernment’s cotton policy has negative creased risk of attack during vice chairman Adeeb Iqbal reduced the country’s cotton the Christian holiday. urged the government to production target from 14 mil- virus test for Fighters in trucks and mo- also abolish duties on the im- lion bales to 9 million bales. torcycles stormed Pemi, a port of fabrics as well as the Due to the shortage of cot- UK arrivals predominantly Christian vil- denim fabric in line with the ton yarn textile exports were WASHINGTON: US authori- lage in Borno state Thurs- import relaxation provided fallen in previous months. He ties announced Thursday that day, shooting “indiscrimi- on import of cotton yarn, as said that the cotton crisis in Pa- passengers arriving on flights nately” and setting buildings from the United Kingdom will on fire, said Abwaku Kabu, a value-added garment sector kistan was the biggest threat is facing severe shortage of to the value-added textile sec- need to test negative for coro- militia leader. In many parts TASHKENT: Ambassador of Pakistan to Uzbekistan Sayyid Ali Asad Gilani met with First navirus before departure, the of Nigeria, communities basic raw material of fabrics, tor than corona. Deputy Chairman of the Senate of Uzbekistan. – DNA latest restriction imposed have resorted for self-de- fence to armed vigilantes or due to a new Covid-19 variant. militias, who work alongside News of the strain, believed the army. “The terrorists to be more transmissible, led killed seven people, burnt to nations around the world 10 homes and looted food Nadeem explains LNG purchase, sale mechanism closing their borders to trav- supplies that were meant to elers from the UK. The new be distributed to residents In a series of video tweets on official account of the Petroleum Division, he said the previous rule takes effect Monday and to celebrate Christmas,” government of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) had introduced the LNG in Pakistan’s requires a negative test with- Kabu said. A body was found in 72 hours of departure, the Friday morning, local com- market without constructing any storage facility Centers for Disease Control munity leader Ayuba Alam- and Prevention said in a state- son said, raising the number storage facility and declaring it as he added. government in the summer-2019 ish Thermal Unit), with a 71-day ment. “This additional testing of dead to seven. The toll DNA petrol, which cost almost double The SAPM said it was on record produced just 5 percent and 3.6 gap between tender opening and requirement will fortify our could rise as villagers fled than the locally produced gas. that the government had provided percent of the total electricity in delivery of the gas. In August this protection of the American into the bush during the ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant In the given scenario, the SAPM the LNG to each and every con- eleven months of the current year. year, the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf public to improve their health attack and some people are to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on said every LNG shipment had to be sumer whosoever demanded it in He said all the data in that regard (PTI) government procured the and safety and ensure respon- still unaccounted for. The Petroleum, Nadeem Baber Friday consumed within four to five days, all months of the summer season. was available on the website of cheapest cargo in the last five-year sible international travel,” assailants, who drove from explained in detail the purchase in the absence of storage facilities, He said another allegation was the National Electric Power Reg- trade of LNG, with a gap of just it added. The US in March the group’s nearby Sambisa and sale mechanism of Liquefied for berthing of another cargo ship. being leveled against the govern- ulatory Authority. He said there 39 days between the tender open- halted the arrival of foreign forest enclave, looted medi- Natural Gas (LNG), rejecting all Declaring the LNG as a petroleum ment that in summer, the fuel was another misconception that ing and delivery. “So it is a total- nationals who had visited cal supplies from a hospital negative and speculative reports product by the PML-N regime, he oil was used in power generation early buying could help lower the ly wrong perception that more the UK in the preceding two before setting it ablaze, the appearing in sections of the media said it meant that every consumer that was why the sufficient LNG cost of LNG, and the government days between tender and delivery weeks, which significantly militia leader said, adding for the last one-and-a-half months. using the LNG had to pay the full had not been procured. “It is also should have procured the com- means more less price,” he added. they also burnt a church cut air traffic from there. In a series of video tweets on of- price of the commodity. He said a totally wrong and based on specu- modity for December-January in Till-date, the SAPM said, the PTI Some airlines, including and abducted a priest. The ficial account of the Petroleum question was being asked repeated- lations and misinformation.” August instead of October. government procured all the LNG village is located only 20 British Airways and Delta, Division, he said the previous ly as to why the LNG had not been Nadeem Babar said the previous Elaborating, he said, Pakistan cargoes with an average gap of had already agreed to require kilometres (12 miles) from government of Pakistan Muslim procured in summer when its price government in its last summer had purchased the costliest LNG 61-62 days between tender and Chibok, where Boko Haram passengers test negative be- League-Nawaz (PML-N) had in- was down, which also showed poor season had produced 28 percent in February 2018, the last year of delivery, adding the cargoes for fore departure to New York kidnapped more than 200 troduced the LNG in Pakistan’s schoolgirls six years ago. information of the elements spread- of the total electricity through the PML-N in government, at $ December-January had been ac- from Britain because of the market without constructing any ing speculative news in the media, the fuel oil, while the present 10.25 per MMBTU (Million Brit- quired with a gap of 45-50 days. new strain. – APP IslamabadSATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2020 |P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST PTA issues Briefs notices to FM felicitates Google, Christmas to Wikipedia ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tel- Christians ecommunication Authority (PTA) issues Notices to Shujaat Hamza Google Inc. and Wikipedia on account of disseminat- ISLAMABAD: Foreign ing sacrilegious content Minister Shah Mehmood through the platforms. Qureshi on Friday said mi- PTA has been receiving norities in Pakistan have complaints regarding mis- equal rights and the govern- leading search results ment was providing them associated with “Present opportunities without any Khalifa of Islam” and un- discrimination. authentic version of Holy In his felicitation message Quran uploaded by Ahmadi- to the Christian community yya Community on Google on the eve of Christmas, the Play Store. Being a matter Foreign Minister said Paki- of very serious nature, PTA stan was the only country in has approached Google the world where minorities Inc. with the directions to were represented in the na- immediately remove the tional flag. The Foreign Min- unlawful content. ister said providing rights to The platform has been is- minorities was part of the sued with the notice under Islamic faith and the Consti- Removal and Blocking of tution of Pakistan also pro- Unlawful Online Content tected this privilege. (Procedure, Oversight and On the other hand, he said, Safeguard) Rules 2020 the neighboring India, (“Rules”) to remove the which claimed to be secu- sacrilegious content to lar and a champion of hu- avoid any legal action by man rights, discriminated the Regulator. Complaints against minorities, particu- were also received regard- larly the Muslims. ing hosting of caricatures of Holy Prophet (PBUH) Over 2,100 ISLAMABAD: A beautiful aerial view of the Capital. – DNA and dissemination of mis- leading, wrong, deceptive new cases, and deceitful information through articles published 85 deaths on Wikipedia portraying reported Mirza Masroor Ahmad as a MQM hints at leaving Muslim. – APP Khayam Abbasi IGP Sindh ISLAMABAD: The national tally of total active COVID-19 was not cases in Pakistan on Friday reached 38,511 with 2,152 the PTI government abducted: more people tested posi- tive for the deadly virus and Murtaza 1,824 people recovered from “The government must answer why they are not doing anything to address our coronavirus during last 24 hours. 85 corona patients, 77 concerns despite having the constitutional option to do so?” he asserted Athar Sufi of whom were under treat- ernment that Sindh’s urban bypass an agreement with the controversial National KARACHI: Sindh govern- ment in hospital and eight in Staff Report areas were the biggest vic- parliamentary leaders of the Census-2017. ment spokesperson Mur- their homes or quarantines tim of the 18th Amendment. PTI to address Senate to correct controver- “What is the logic for us now taza Wahab on Friday said died on Thursday, according ISLAMABAD: The Mutta- “The 18th Amendment was sial results through a recount to stay in the government? that people should be care- to the latest update issued by hida Quami Movement-Pa- a farce,” he said. “The last MQM-P’s of the population in 5% ran- You (the government) have ful while speaking about the National Command and kistan (MQM-P) on Friday census was conducted after a domly selected population not implemented even a sin- Inspector-General Sindh as Operation Centre (NCOC). said it has decided to “take gap of eight years, I guess the blocks. “We demand the gov- gle point agreed with us,” it is a credible designation, During the last 24 hours a stand” against the PTI-led next one will also take place reservations ernment form a judicial com- said MQM Convener Khalid adding that Mushtaq Me- most of the deaths had oc- government while reiterat- with a gap of eight years,” he KARACHI: The PTI government on Friday moved to mission to probe the rigged Maqbool Siddiqui while ad- har “was not abducted.” curred in Punjab followed ing its demands regarding said. The remarks follow a address the reservations of the MQM-P over the ap- census,” Siddiqui had said. dressing Prime Minister Addressing a press con- by the Sindh. It added that the 2017 census. Speaking Thursday press conference proval of controversial results of Census 2017 and “Right now, we are standing Imran Khan at a news con- ference in Karachi, Wa- during last 24 hours that out on the issue, MQM-P lead- in Islamabad during which assured to address them. Talking to private channel, with the government, but ference with federal Minister hab said that PTI MPA of the total 85 deaths 53 pa- er Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui Siddiqui had claimed that the Sindh Governor Imran Ismail said the MQM-P is an we also have the option to for Information Technology Raja Azhar had filed an tients were on ventilators. said that his party has de- population of Sindh’s major important ally of the PTI and added that "there's an part ways because we can- Aminul Haq at the Nation- FIR against Captain (retd) No COVID-19 affected per- cided to reach out to the cities was shown to be 25% excellent understanding" between the two. not protest against the gov- al Press Club on Thursday. Safdar, adding that the son was on ventilator in people of Karachi and other less than the actual count in "The concerns expressed by the MQM-P are genuine ernment while staying in a “Tell us what should we do? country has a clear-cut Azad Jammu and Kashmir urban areas of Sindh to seek the 2017 census. and were raised by some PTI members as well," he coalition with it.” Why are we in the govern- law regarding the sancti- (AJK), Balochistan and their opinion regarding a fu- “Our doubts related to the said. "Other parties have also objected to it." It may be He had also said that the ment? Why are we in the cab- ty of Mazar-e-Quaid and a Gilgit Baltistan (GB) while ture course of action. inaccuracy of the 2017 cen- noted here that both MQM-P and PPP had expressed option to cooperate with inet? If we are not heard in report in relation to the 330 ventilators were occu- “MQM voters reside in sus have proven to be true reservations over the census results and its approval. the government has ended the parliament, then tell us, matter was also submitted pied elsewhere in Pakistan several areas [population now,” he had said. “We had Governor Ismail stressed the ruling coalition will after the cabinet’s approval should we come out of the before the cabinet. during this time span. blocks] of Karachi, but their gone to courts to register remain intact and the government will address the of the controversial census, elected houses? Is coming Wahab said the police had Maximum ventilators were number was shown to be our concerns even before issue. He explained that the federal cabinet had ap- adding that the “census is on the roads only way to seek raised a legal point, saying occupied in four major ar- zero in the controversial the census had begun.” proved census keeping in view the upcoming local a matter of life and death justice and raise voice against that the application should eas including Multan 52 2017 census,” he claimed. Siddiqui’s comments came bodies polls. "There is no time left to conduct anoth- to [the people of Sindh’s excesses?” Mr Siddiqui said, be submitted to a magis- percent, Islamabad Capital “The government must an- after the federal cabinet er census," he said. "So, the government will repeat urban centres].” A day while addressing Prime Min- trate instead of police, af- Territory (ICT) 39 percent, swer why they are not do- on Wednesday authorised the exercise in 2022 before the next general elections earlier, Muttahida Qaumi ister Khan and his ruling Pa- ter which PTI leaders tried Peshawar 30 percent and ing anything to address our the submission of the Sixth and remove all discrepancies in the method to ensure Movement (MQM) had said kistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI). to submit another petition Lahore 37 percent. concerns despite having the Population and Housing transparency. " The statement comes after MQM-P the party has been left with The MQM leader, however, but the police rejected it constitutional option to do Census 2017 report for final leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said the federal cabi- no option but to take to the did not give a categorical re- once again. “Under the cir- 2 people test so?” he asserted. approval before the Council net accepted the 2017 census results despite coalition streets in protest against ply when asked whether or cumstances, the attitude of He said that the MQM of Common Interests. partner’s reservations. “Census is a matter of life and the recent decision of the not his party had decided to PTI members was inappro- positive after wants to show to the gov- The cabinet also decided to death [to the people of Sindh’s urban centre]. – DNA federal cabinet to approve quit the ruling coalition. priate, Wahab said. returning from UK PML-N in Iran to commemorate favor of DNA contesting PESHAWAR: Two people, Soleimani’s martyrdom by-elections who recently returned from the United Kingdom, have LAHORE: The by-elections tested positive for the novel anniversary in Pakistan announced by the Election coronavirus in Khyber Pakh- Commission of Pakistan ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of the first anniversary of the martyrdom of General (ECP) has become a test of tunkhwa. KP Health Secre- Qasem Soleimani, special programs will be held by the cultural missions of the Islam - tary Imtiaz Hussain Shah said strength for the PDM, with ic Republic of Iran in Pakistan, as well as other political and religious groups in the Pakistan Muslim League- a total of 149 passengers have country. Talking to IRNA on Friday, Iran’s Cultural Attaché in Pakistan Ehsan Khazaei recently arrived in the prov- Nawaz (PML-N) leaving the said literary and art program about the martyrs of the Islamic Resistance with the final decision to Maulana ince from Britain. The gov- title ‘General of skies’ has started by the cultural consulate of the Islamic Republic ernment has traced 44 people Fazlur Rehman. today. He said the cultural programs on the first anniversary of the martyrdom of Party sources said that and 32 of their contacts. Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani aim to introduce and explain various aspects of Another 54 passengers have PML-N itself is keen to the great personalities of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander contest the by-elections as been identified across seven and Iraqi commander Abu Mahdi Al-Mohandes. He added that in this cultural program districts including Pesha- it does not want to leave an exquisite prizes will be awarded to the best works in various fields. open field for the govern- war, Swabi and Nowshera. “Participants and enthusiasts from different cities of Pakistan can submit their liter - The district administration ment. However, the party ary works in the field of storytelling, poetry, memoirs, articles, photo, painting and has to abide by the deci- has been tasked to trace calligraphy by 13th January at the email address [email protected],” he further them. The government has sions taken by PDM. said. It is worth mentioning that on the occasion of the first anniversary of the mar - Sources further said that been unable to trace 46 tyrdom of Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani, various programs by Iranian culture people because they pro- both PPP and PML-N consulates in the cities of Karachi, Peshawar, Lahore, Quetta and Rawalpindi will also are in favor of contesting vided incorrect residential be held. On the occasion a book launching of “My Happy Friend” in Urdu will be held address. “In the first batch by-elections while Jamiat by the Iranian Culture consulate in Karachi while a conference of “Martyrs of Islamic Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) and of testing, four people test- Unity” will be held in Peshawar. At the same time, some political and religious parties ed negative while results of ANP are not. The remaining in Pakistan, especially the supporters of Resistance movement, will hold programs PDM parties are ready to 25 passengers are awaited,” aimed at strengthening the Resistance Front on the first anniversary of the martyr - the health official said. accept the decision taken by dom of Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani. – DNA PDM as a whole. – DNA Pakistani researcher to help citrus farmers “To get the national fund is really difficult. There strict with me. He motivated me a lot. During my DNA are only 100 candidates in China who got it this stay here, I published more than 30 papers.” year. Your idea will be reviewed by the top scien- “Our team studies citrus endophytes and citrus BEIJING: Pakistani researcher Shahzad Munir tists in China and a small mistake may get you re- yellow shoot, we are the first one who does it who won Chinese national funding wants to help jected.” He said. “Environment is really important,” around the world and it is a really interesting Pakistan citrus farmers, says a report published Shahzad stressed. “The lab here opens all the time field. “According to Shahzad, the research result by Gwadar Pro on Friday. “Pakistan is my home and the students are very hard working. At mid- has been used in many places in China. country, it is my priority to transfer our technolo- night, there are still a lot of students experimenting The citrus yellow shoot is also a very serious gy there,” said Shahzad who is a senior research- in the lab. My boss who is also my supervisor is problem for countries all around the world. er at Yunnan Agriculture University. Shahzad Gwadar Pro that he has already talked He and his team are working on fighting against with some big people from the Pakistan Agricul- the citrus yellow shoot and helped a lot of citrus ture Research Council. “We want to launch the farmers in China enhance their production. program in Pakistan to control the disease. Shahzad came to China in the year 2015. After This year we had planned to go to Pakistan to getting a Ph.D. degree last year at Yunnan Agri- visit farms there to see how severe the disease culture University, Shahzad stayed in the univer- there. But due to the COVID-19, our plan was sity as a staff. “This year I am the project head canceled. We are also interested in setting a lab and I won three funding. One is from the Yunnan in Pakistan where students and teachers will government, one is from the Chinese Science work there. We will teach Pakistan farmers to Foundation and the last one is from the Chinese control the disease on large scale and help them government, which is the national funding.” boost production,” he added. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]