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IslamabadWednesday, October 21, 2020 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 UNICEF country Pakistan, Japan China lauds rep lauds Pakistan’s agree to further Moeed remarks COVID-19 steps enhance ties about Xinjiang Briefs FM QURESHI SAYS Abnormal increase in Pakistan fully mortality rate supports

Shujaat Hamza ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Azerbaijan Develop- ment, and Special Initi- FM Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi atives Asad Umar Tues- had talked to the Foreign Minister of day said that last week, the country witnessed surge Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov; assured ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan and Gulbuddin Hekmatyar in a meeting. – DNA in daily mortality rate by about 140 percent com- full support on Nagorno-Karabakh pared to the previous few baijan and briefed on the PM Imran weeks, and on average as latest situation. Foreign Min- PM Imran, Hekmatyar many as 12 people died of ister Qureshi also recognized orders COVID during last week. Azerbaijan’s valuable support “We are collectively commit- to Pakistan on Jammu and action discuss Afghan peace ting a blunder by recklessly Kashmir dispute at various ignoring all Standard Oper- international fora, including against Matters related to the Afghan peace process ating Procedures (SOPs) the OIC Contact Group on and the results have started Jammu and Kashmir. hoarders and fraternal relations between Pakistan and to show,” he said in a tweet. He briefed his counterpart The minister who also Afghanistan were discussed in the meeting on the grave human rights Staff Report chairs meeting of NCOC for full solidarity with the violations and other repres- corona virus warned that it A.M.Bhatti brotherly nation of Azer- sive actions being perpe- LAHORE: Prime Minister Naveed Miraj Seminar on the people do not follow the baijan and its people at this trated by the Indian occu- Imran Khan Tuesday di- precautionary measures, ISLAMABAD: Foreign difficult time. pation forces in the Indian rected all the administra- "Pak–Afghan trade the situation could again be- ISLAMABAD: The leader of Hezb-e-Islami Af- Minister Makhdoom Shah He said that Pakistan be- Illegally Occupied Jammu tive officers to take strict ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly of come worst. ghanistan, Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, along with Mahmood Qureshi had a lieved in restoration of terri- &Kashmir (IIOJ&K). action against hoarders a delegation has met Prime Minister Imran Pakistan will host "Pakistan–Afghanistan telephone conversation torial integrity and sovereign- The two Foreign Ministers and profiteers, and en- Khan in Islamabad, on Tuesday. PM Imran Trade and Investment Forum 2020” on Political actors with the Foreign Minis- ty of Azerbaijan over NKB expressed satisfaction at sure ample availability Khan and Gulbuddin Hekmatyar discussed October 26 & 27, 2020 in Islamabad. ter of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun and Azerbaijan’s occupied the state of bilateral rela- of essential goods to the matters related to the Afghan peace process On the invitation of the Honourable staging drama Bayramov. The two For- territories. He expressed tions and agreed to further masses at approved pric- and fraternal relations between Pakistan and Speaker NA Asad Qaiser 17-member, eign Ministers discussed deep concerns over the rep- strengthen cooperation in es. “I will not tolerate Afghanistan in the meeting. Afghan Parliamentary Delegation led by any kind of lapse in the Fiaz ch bilateral relations and the rehensible targeting and areas of mutual interest, Meanwhile the visiting dignitary while giving Speaker of the Wolsey Jirga Mir Rahman ongoing conflict between killing of civilians by the Ar- including trade and eco- provision of relief to the an interview to a foreign news agency said Af- Rahmani would participate in the two ISLAMABAD: Minister for Azerbaijan and Armenia on menian forces and hoped for nomic, cultural and educa- people,” he added. ghan peace was a must for the regional peace days’ seminar. This two days seminar is Information Nagorno-Karabakh region. a peaceful resolution of the tional fields. They agreed The prime minister was and security. He added that he and his party the culmination of activities of Executive and Broad- The Foreign Minister ex- crisis, in accordance with UN to remain in close contact. presiding over a high-lev- would do their best to contribute to peace ef- committee of Pakistan Afghanistan casting Sen- pressed deep concern on Security Council resolutions. Foreign Minister Qureshi el meeting held here re- forts being made by stakeholders. Parliamentary Friendship groups. – DNA ator Shibli the deteriorating security Foreign Minister Jeyhun reiterated his invitation garding the prices and Faraz Tues- situation in Nagorno-Kara- Bayramov appreciated Pa- to the Foreign Minister of availability of basic es- day said the bakh (NKB) and expressed kistan’s support to Azer- Azerbaijan to visit Pakistan. sential items in Punjab. political actors had staged Federal ministers Shibli Shehbaz a drama for the last few Faraz and Syed Fakhar Army Chief days with the aim to save Imam, Advisor Shehzad sent on their corruption done in Akbar, Punjab Chief Pakistan values its Minister Sardar Usman takes notice of judicial the past tenures. In a tweet on social media Buzdar and Finance Min- remand platform Twitter, he said ister Makhdoom Hashim these people were national ties with Maldives: FS Jawan Bakht, Advisor to Karachi incident criminals as they had looted the CM Dr Salman Shah, Abid Raza the national exchequer. The Foreign Secretary expressed these Punjab Chief Secretary, – talks to Bilawal on phone LAHORE: An They should know that Im- views in a meeting with High Commissioner Continued on Page 06 accountabil- ran Khan will not come un- ity court on der any pressure and will of Maldives Farzana Zahir German Tuesday sent hold them accountable for Opposition every penny. envoy visits Leader in National Assembly Muham- UNICEF Peshawar mad Shehbaz Sharif to Kot PESHAWAR: Ambassador Lakhpat Jail on judicial re- lauds Pak of Germany to Pakistan mand in money laundering Bernhard Schlagheck Tues- and assets beyond means virus steps day went to Baacha Khan case. A National Account- ISLAMABAD: Country Rep- Markaz (BKM) here and into the incident involving ability Bureau (NAB) team resentative visited its various sections. Naveed Miraj retired Captain Safdar’s ar- produced Shehbaz Sha- for UNICEF According to a release issued rest. It also comes shortly af- rif before Accountability Aida Girma from Baacha Khan Markaz, RAWALPINDI: Chief of ter reports that several sen- Court Judge Syed Jawadul Tuesday Provincial President Awami Army Staff Gen Qamar ior officers of Sindh Police, Hassan on expiry of his spoke high National Party (ANP) Aimal Javed Bajwa has ordered an including IG Sindh Mushtaq seven-day physical remand. of Pakistan’s Wali Khan briefed the visit- inquiry into the recent “Ka- Mahar, have decided to go The court was requested to initiatives to effectively mit- ing ambassador about the ac- rachi incident”, a statement on leave citing demoralisa- extend physical remand for igate social economic im- tivities, aims and objectives by the military’s media wing tion of the police force. further investigations. pacts of COVID-19 pandemic of Baacha Khan Trust. He said on Tuesday. However, the court ques- and tackle climate changes said that ANP desires to fur- According to Inter-Services Peace to be tioned why the bureau with formal launch of Clean ISLAMABAD: Maldives High Commissioner Farzana Tahir calls ther improve relations with Public Relations: “[Gen Baj- required further physical and Green Index. Talking to on Foreign Secretary Sohail Mehmood. – DNA European Union. Speaking wa] has directed Command- ensured: remand. To which, a NAB APP, Aida Girma said it was on the occasion, the ambas- er Karachi Corps to imme- prosecutor submitted that imperative to protect and en- meeting with High Commis- He also extended his best sador expressed interests in diately inquire in to the COAS the bureau wanted to in- sure healthy environment in Staff Report sioner of PakistanMaldives wishes for the successful various sections of Baacha circumstances to determine RAWALPINDI: 236th vestigate as to how She- order to groom and nurture Farzana Zahir, who called term of Maldivian High Khan Trust and its activities. the facts and report back as Corps Commanders’ hbaz Sharif returned the a healthy and robust society. ISLAMABAD: Foreign Sec- on him here at the Ministry Commissioner. ANP Provincial General soon as possible.” Conference presided by loan obtained for purchas- Replying to a question retary Sohail Mahmood on of Foreign Affairs. Earlier on Monday, Foreign Secretary Sardar Hussain The statement by ISPR General Qamar Javed Ba- ing flats in London. about Clean Green Index in- Tuesday said Pakistan at- The Foreign Secretary Secretary Sohail Mahmood Babak, Provincial Spokes- comes moments after PPP jwa, Chief of Army Staff He submitted that Shebaz itiative, she said that it was tached high importance to underscored strengthen- had reaffirmed Pakistan's person, Samar Haroon chairman Bilawal Bhutto (COAS) held at GHQ. Sharif was not cooperating definitely a motivating step its ties with Maldives and ing of bilateral coopera- support for Afghan peace Bilour and Director Baacha Zardari held a press con- Geo strategic, regional in investigations. towards raising standards wanted to explore coopera- tion with Maldives in all process and commitment Khan Trust Research Cen- ference at Bilawal House in & national security en- of cleanliness and ensuring tion in diverse areas. areas. During the meet- to foster close bilateral re- tre, Fazal Rahim Marwat Karachi and asked Gen Baj- vironment discussed. 4 wounded The Foreign Secretary ex- ing, matters of concern lations with Afghanistan. wa and DG ISI Lt Gen Faiz green environment. were also present on the Continued on Page 06 pressed these views in a were also discussed. Continued on Page 06 occasion. – APP Hameed to hold an inquiry in bomb blast in Karachi Inside... DNA ‘Govt restructuring PIA to improve service Pakistan, Japan agree to further boost ties KARACHI: At least four delivery system’ people were injured when – Page 02 Acting Ambassador of Japan meets Shahzad Waseem Leader of the House in Senate; a bomb exploded in a pas- Develop resilient senger bus in Sheerin Jin- food system to fight Senator Seemi Ezdi was also present during the meeting nah Colony in the metropo- hunger, experts warn enhance cooperation and further lis on Tuesday. – Page 03 A.M.Bhatti strengthen bilateral ties. Senator As per the initial reports, the bomb exploded in Government asked Shahzad wasim said that prime to focus on women ISLAMABAD: Acting Ambassador minister Imran Khan vision is to a passenger bus near empowerment of Japan, Shindu Kuske called on promote Pakistani brand. He said Sheerin Jinnah Colony, – Page 04 leader of the House in the Senate that investment friendly policies wounding at least four Senator Shahzad Waseem at Par- people. Soon after the Indonesia a wonderful have been introduced and environ- place to live and visit liament House on Tuesday. ment is conducive for investment blast, the area residents – Page 05 Leader of the House in Senate in Pakistan. He said there is huge shifted the wounded peo- said that Pakistan attaches great scope for mutual collaboration in ple to local hospital for Pak reports India’s importance to its relations with trade, tourism and other sectors. medical assistance. reprisals against Japan and desires to further ex- The South Zone police of- Kashmiris at UN The Acting Ambassador appreci- – Page 06 pand the friendly ties in different ated the potential of skilled work ficials confirmed the blast sectors for mutual benefit of the force of Pakistan. He said that we was occurred due to explo- Armenia continues to people of two sides. He reiterated are keen to benefit from the hu- sive material as no piece of target civilian population need to further strengthen the ex- man resource in different fields. the gas cylinder was recov- – Page 07 isting economic relations between It is pertinent to mention here ered from the blast site. China lauds Moeed Pakistan and Japan. He said that that Senator Dr. Shahzad Wasim The police officials said Yousaf remarks bilateral relations could be further has been witnessed at internation- exchange of Parliamentary dele- is keen to further boost coopera- is convenor of Pakistan Japan that the explosive ma - about Xinjiang cemented by increasing parlia- al fora and there is a need to fur- gations. The Acting Ambassador tion in mutually beneficial sectors. friendship group in the Senate. terial was likely to be – Page 08 mentary exchanges. ther build cooperation by promot- said that two countries have en- He agreed with the views of Lead- Senator Seemi Ezdi was also planted at the gate of He said that excellent cooperation ing people to people contacts and joyed historic relations and Japan er of the House in the Senate to present during the meeting. the bus terminal. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Wednesday, October 21, 2020 260 sacks of Briefs sugar siezed DPOs should Ishfaq Mughal FAISALABAD: Assistant ensure Commissioner Tandlianwala Noman Ali seized 260 sacks all legal of sugar and a large quantity assistance of ghee and cooking oil from the warehouse of a shop in Mamkanjan and sealed the DNA warehouse. According to de- ABBOTTABAD: Deputy tails, the Assistant Commis- Inspector General of Po- sioner raided Aslam & Co lice Hazara Region Qazi Ja- after receiving information mil-ur-Rehman telephoned that a large quantity of sugar the plaintiffs of various and ghee oil was stored in cases in all the districts the warehouse which was not of Hazara under the Citi- even recorded in the market zen Feedback System and committee and was collected asked them for police in- for the purpose of artificial in- vestigation and cooperation flation. The goods were seized in their case. During the and sealed at the warehouse. telephone calls, DIG Hazara AC said that the stored goods told the plaintiffs that if you would be sold in the general have any problem or con- market at a controlled rate. cern regarding your case, you can told by phone. In this regard, DIG Hazara COVID-19 cases said that the Citizen Feed- back System is a good ini- surging due tiative through which the to negligence: plaintiffs can send their complaints and suggestions Buzdar regarding the cases to the higher authorities. They will be able to reach DNA easily and people’s trust in LAHORE: The number of government departments novel coronavirus patients will be restored and their LAHORE: Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi being presented souvenir by Governer Punjab Ch Muhammad Sarwar. – DNA increasing due to neglecting problems will be solved by the standard operating pro- providing them timely assis- cedures (SOPs) Punjab chief tance, DIG said. minister said on Tuesday. All DPOs across Hazara The active cases of corona- should strictly follow this virus in province have in- and listen to the plaintiffs ‘Government restructuring PIA to creased to 2198 as 108 new in their respective district infections were reported in cases by telephone under past 24 hours, Chief Minister the feedback system and Usman Buzdar stated. In last ensure all possible legal improve service delivery system’ 24 hours, 12 more patients of assistance, he added. the disease died in the prov- be taken with focus on in March, 2020. tic flights to Karachi and fares from 16th September commodate the passen- ince and the overall death toll Shujat Hamza maintaining the interna- He added the operation two to Islamabad in the to 30th September from gers whose visas were reached to 2310, he said. Provision tional standard of the or- was partially resumed in current winter schedule. Pakistan to Saudi Arabia expiring on 30th Septem- Chief Minister Usman Buz- ISLAMABAD, Minister for ganization. May, 2020 and number of He said the PIA is closely due to various reasons. ber, PIA mounted extra dar stated that the number of clean Aviation Ghulam Sarwar He said the COVID-19 flights has been increasing monitoring the market and He said as per Saudi au- section flights for which Khan on Tuesday informed of coronavirus patients was drinking pandemic has affect- gradually since then where additional flights will be thorities directives all permission was granted earlier dropped to a larger the Senate that the gov- ed travel industry the demand is building up. added with the improve- those Pakistanis who were by Saudi authorities with ernment was restructuring extent but in 20 days of Octo- water urged most globally and Paki - He said the same trend ment in demand. holding valid Aqama visa condition of maintaining ber the tally of infections and Pakistan International Air- stan has been no excep - prevails for Multan, He said existing Paki- till 30th September, 2020 social distancing by re- casualties have increased. lines (PIA) to improve the tion. Travel restrictions where PIA is now offering stan-Saudi Arabia fares are could travel back to Saudi stricting aircraft capacity The chief minister appealed DNA service delivery system to placed during pandemic four international flights Rs64,100 inclusive of all Arabia within the given to 75 percent and all Sau - citizens to follow the precau- satisfy the passengers. SUKKUR: Administra- internationally and with- to Saudi Arabia and three taxes like Rs 14,000. time period like 16th Sep- di Arabia flights will be tionary measures in letter He, in a written reply, said tor Sukkur Nisar Ahmed in Pakistan brought PIA to UAE while PIA is offer - He added it is fact that tember to 30 September. operated as ferry flights and spirit. The cooperation Memon on Tuesday said all appropriate steps will flight operations to halt ing three weekly domes- the PIA had to increase its He added in order to ac - (Zero passengers load). of citizens is necessary to that clean water is pre-req- avoid the second wave of the uisite for health and it is COVID-19, Buzdar said. duty of the authority to 22 Sahulat bazaars “It will be in the best interest provide clean drinking wa- of general public to continue ter to the residents. Pakistan Air Force marks following precautionary meas- Speaking with officials of made functional in ures,” he said. “They should the Sukkr Municipal Admin- maintain social distancing for istration, at his office here, Faisalabad White Cane Safety Day protection of their own lives,” he said all possible efforts the chief minister further said. will be made for this pur- hid Chowk, Millat road, Model pose and no laxity will be Ishfaq Mughal Bazaar Millat Chowk and oth- tolerated in this regard. er bazaars and checked the es- FCCI welcomes He directed the completion FAISALABAD: On the direc- sential commodities available of repair and maintenance tions of the Punjab govern- at there. Assistant Commis- revival of work within a week. Sukkur ment, 22 Sahulat Bazars have sioner City Syed Ayub Bukhari Khidmat Markaz Municipal authorities has been made functional in the also accompanied with them. out sourced the operation district to provide essential The Divisional Commissioner and maintenance of the var- items to consumers at a con- and Deputy Commissioner Ishfaq Mughal trolled rate. In these bazars inspected the availability of ious water filtration plants FAISALABAD. Police-FCCI including change of filters sugar would sold at Rs 85 per flour, sugar, pulses, fruits and kg, 10 kg bag of flour at Rs 420 checked the quality and prices Khidmat Markaz has been re- and other components, wa- vived to provide 14 police relat- ter testing and presence of and 20 kg bag at Rs 840 while of vegetables and other gro- fruits, vegetables and other ceries and directed that there ed facilities to the FCCI mem- operators to contractors af- bers in a most comfortable ter completing all procedur- standard groceries will also be should be no interruption in available at discounted prices the availability of groceries in and congenial atmosphere. In al formalities. a statement issued here Tues- He also directed to formu- than open market. Divisional these markets from morning Commissioner Ishrat Ali and till evening. They asked the day, Engineer Hafiz Ihtasham late Standard Operating Javed, President Faisalabad Procedures (SOPs) for Deputy Commissioner Mu- in-charges of the bazars to be Chamber of Commerce & In- availability and quality as- hammad Ali paid a visit to the present on the spot and keep dustry has welcomed the oper- surance of water at every Sahulat Bazars and checked a close eye on demand and ation of this Khidmat Markaz filtration plant. The SOP the necessary arrangements. high quality of commodities which was temporarily closed along with a checklist They visited bazar at Riaz Sha- besides cleaning at all times. should be prominently dis- due to the Corona lockdown. played on every filtration He has thanked Captain (R) plant while the operator PML-N changes Muhammad Sohail Chaudhary at every plant should main- City Police Officer for appoint- tain a book having com- date of PDM’s ing competent police officials plete record and schedule to facilitate the business com- for change of filters, he Staff (Support), Pakistan of the Air Staff’s vision. In- & Independence Training munity. He told that initially it further directed. For en- rally in Rawalpindi DNA Air Force Air Marshal Mu- teracting with the special Centre Islamabad (NM& will provide Police Character suring quality water sup- Khaqan Abbasi chaired an hammad Haseeb Paracha children and their parents, ITC) gave presentations Certificate, General Police ver- ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air ply to people of the Sukkur DNA emergency consultative attended the ceremony as the Air Marshal assured on various aspects of the ification, Vehicle Verification, Force (PAF) on Tuesday city installed water plants, session of the political party the chief guest, said a PAF them redressal of their White Cane Safety Day. Mobile Phone Verification marked the ‘International he further directed that RAWALPINDI: Pakistan held at PML-N division of- press release. Addressing problems, paving way for Practical demonstration on Service, Missing Report, Miss- daily visit by sub-engineer Muslim League Nawaz fice of Malik Abrar. Sources White Cane Safety Day’ and the seminar the chief guest making them confident and safe use of white cane was ing Children Report, Crime to filtration plants should (PML-N) has changed the told a private television that arranged a seminar at PAF highlighted the importance independent individuals also given during the sem- Report, Legal guidance for be made compulsory. date for the upcoming rally PML-N leaders have also Base, Nur Khan to empha- of imparting training to who could contribute in the inar. Visually Impaired Per- women, Copy of FIR, Tenancy The report of visit should of the opposition alliance, mulled over the strategy for size need for rehabilitation visually impaired PSNs to progress of country. sons with Special Needs and registration, Registration of be submitted directly to Pakistan Democratic Move- organising a sit-in in the fed- and training of visually im- make them useful mem- A team of experts from Na- their parents attended the Private Employees, Provision MC’s office daily for fur- ment (PDM), scheduled on eral capital Islamabad. paired persons with special bers of the society. He also tional Institute of Special seminar, while participants of learners driving permit, re- ther strengthen the mon- October 31 in Rawalpindi. They also reviewed the situ- needs (PSNs). stressed on rehabilitation Education (NISE), Islama- from 10 Bases were also con- newal of Driving permits and itoring mechanism, he di- The decision was taken in ation after the recent PDM Deputy Chief of the Air of PSNs in light of the Chief bad and National Mobility nected via live streaming. Medico-Legal Reports etc. rected that the concerned a party consultative session rallies in Gujranwala and TMO should visit the fil- chaired by PML-N senior Karachi besides discussing tration plants on alternate vice president Shahid Kh- the registration of cases days while twice a week aqan Abbasi in Rawalpindi against PML-N leaders. visit by the concerned of- Tuesday. The next rally of The session was attended ficer should also be made the opposition parties’ alli- by PML-N central leaders, mandatory. The TMO ance will be held on Novem- provincial and national law- should visit the water fil- ber 7 instead of October makers and other high-level tration plants once a week. 31 in Rawalpindi. Shahid office-bearers. No compromise on cleanliness: Chairman He expressed this while addressing the media persons while inspecting the cleanliness situation clean, people should also specting the cleanliness Ibrar Khan cooperate in this regard, situation in Islamabad. said the Chairman CDA, He said that CDA is commit- ISLAMABAD: It is the re- Aamir Ali Ahmad here on ted for providing the best sponsibility of the Capital Tuesday. He expressed cleanliness facilities across Development Authority this while addressing the the capital. The role of cit- (CDA) to keep the city media persons while in- izens is very important in this regard. They should not throw waste in markets and in front of their homes. Is- lamabad is one of the beau- tiful cities of the world. CDA will take all the essential steps to enhance the beauty of the city, he further said. Chairman CDA lauded the performance of officers and workers and urged them to carry on the hard work. There will be no compromise on keeping the city clean, he added. 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEWednesday, October 21, 2020 Rescue 1122 Briefs working for better HEC approves medicare 54 Degrees of RAWALPINDI: Punjab Emergency Service (PES), PMAS-AAUR Rescue 1122 is continuous- RAWALPINDI: The Quality ly striving to serve as per its Assurance Agency (CAA) mission statement “devel- of Higher Education Com- opment of safer communi- mission (HEC) Pakistan has ties through establishment approved 54 degrees includ- of an effective system for ing three MS, one MSC, emergency preparedness, nine MSc (Hons), 18 MPhil response and prevention”. and 23 PhD degrees of Pir Talking to APP, informed by Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agricul- District Emergency Officer ture University, Rawalpindi (DEO), Ali Hussain said that (PMAS-AAUR). citizens are being provided The decision has been tak- with the basic right to time- en in light of the extensive ly emergency care without review of the PMAS-AAUR any discrimination with av- Post Graduate Program erage response time of 7.05 conducted in February this minutes. year, during which the Uni- Nearly 272,118 victims of versity submitted a series of different emergencies while compliance reports. conducting 252,340 rescue The HEC committee re- operations in seven tehsils viewed the files of the stu- of the District since its in- dents, faculty along with ception in 2007 including allied documents & files 96,931 calls of road acci- of MS/MSc/MPhil/MSC dents, 1109,064 of medical (Hons) and PhD programs. emergencies, 9919 of fire The approved degrees fall incidents, 7674 of crime in- under the programs of Agri cidents, 184 of building col- Economics (MSc-Hons & lapsed, explosion / blast inci- PhD), Agri Engineering dent 200 and 284 drowning (MSc-Hons & PhD), Agri Ex- ISLAMABAD: Leader of Hezb-e-Islami Afghanistan, Mr. Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, called on President Dr. Arif Alvi. – DNA incidents and 18071 miscel- tension (MSc-Hons), Agron- laneous emergencies during omy (MSc-Hons& PhD), the period, DEO said. Animal Breeding & Genetics Above 76,613 injured per- (MPhil & PhD), Animal Nu- sons were provided first trition (MPhil), Biochemis- aid on the spot, 183,398 try (MPhil), Biotechnology Develop resilient food system patients besides 11,777 vic- (MPhil), Biology (MPhil), tims who lost their lives in Botany (MPhil & PhD), accidents were shifted to Computer Sciences (MS & nearby hospitals; he said PhD), Economics (MPhil adding PES also evacuated & PhD), Education (MPhil to fight hunger, experts warn 314 flood victims. & PhD), Entomology (MSc- Rescue 1122 has always Hons & PhD), Environmen- tried to provide timely help tal Sciences (MPhil & PhD), They warned that the food system is facing tremendous pressure from climate to the citizens in a profes- Food Technology (MSc-Hons change causing the depleting natural resources, soil degradation, water sional way to save precious & PhD), Forestry (MPhil & lives and properties, he PhD), Horticulture (MSc- shortage and increasing threat from invasive species of pests and diseases said. PES also launched Hons & PhD), Management the Service “First Aider at Sciences (MBA-1.5 Year, MS, from climate change causing the Prof Iqra Ahmed Khan, former human health. Resilient systems breeding technologies, which every home programme” in PhD), Plant Breeding & Ge- Ibrar Khan depleting natural resources, soil VC of University of Agriculture, are those that can bounce back, is a combination of red and blue start of 2019 to impart first netics (MSc-Hons & PhD), degradation, water shortage and Faisalabad. we need to encourage urban agri- lights to reduce generation time aid to every individual to en- Plant Pathology (MSc-Hons ISLAMABAD: The experts increasing threat from invasive The Hon. Ms. Shandana Gulzar culture. Good food is a good med- (5-6 generations in a year instead sure services by skilled first & PhD), Remote Sensing & stressed the need of taking im- species of pests and diseases. Khan, Chairperson of the Com- icine, improving nutritional value. of one or two), reduce breeding aiders at each and every GIS (MS, PhD), Sociology mediate actions to protect food It was noted that the new varie- monwealth Women Parliamen- He quoted verses from the Holy time 2-3 years, adopting genom- house for timely provision (MPhil), Soil Sciences (MS, system to produce enough food in ties have low update of trace ele- tarians (CWP) network and chair Quran meaning “Eat lawful and ics/genomic selection and use of of first aid to victims of PhD), Statistics (MPhil), quantity and quality. ments and essential minerals that of Agri products committee in what is good on earth”. genetic markers to select desira- emergencies and disasters, Veterinary Medicine & Sur- The COVID pandemic has already needs to be addressed. National Assembly of Pakistan Dr Tina Barsby said, “If the ble traits (such as yield, disease DEO said. – APP gery (MPhil & PhD), Veter- posed a serious threat to our food Prof Ratan Lal, The World Food informed that the government of world is to grow enough food for resistance, nutritional value, qual- inary Microbiology (MPhil system; we need to develop resil- Prize Winner 2020, was the chief Pakistan is keen to develop a long- the projected global population ity) both for crops and livestock. Students face & PhD), Veterinary Pathol- ient and holistic food system to guest speaker. A panel of dis- term strategy to protect its natu- in 2050, agricultural productiv- Prof Iqrar Khan alluded the need ogy (MPhil & PhD), Wildlife fight hunger, the panelists urged, tinguished scholars and policy ral resources, especially soil and ity will have to rise by at least of soil stewardship schemes es- transport (MPhil & PhD) and Zoology while addressing the COMSTECH makers who participated in this water for the coming generations 60%, and may need to grow more pecially inclusion of legumes in (MPhil & PhD). – APP virtual seminar on World Food Day seminar include Dr Tina Barsby in her closing remarks. than double. Maize, Rice, Wheat the cropping system. Dr Khalid shortage issue on the theme of “Grow, nourish OBE, Director and Chief Execu- Prof. Lal stressed the need of and Soybean are only increasing Mahmood thanked the speakers ISLAMABAD: Islamabad and sustain together” organized tive Officer, National Institute of teaching our young generation to by about 0.9% to 1.6% a year. We on behalf of UPSIGN, COMS- Model Postgraduate College 5 site offices in collaboration with UPSIGN and Agricultural Botany (NIAB), UK, protect our soil’s health, which need to increase it to 2.4% per TECH and Pakistan Academy of H-8, the oldest college of the Pakistan Academy of Sciences. Dr Shahid Mansoor, National is living and improve organic year to double yield by 2050”. Sciences. More than 100 partici- city was unable to provide of housing They warned that the food system Institute for Biotechnology and contents, through restoration of Dr. Shahid Mansoor emphasized pants across the globe attended transportation facility to all is facing tremendous pressure schemes Genetic Engineering (NIBGE), soil health, we can improve the the need of adopting the speed this event. of its students due to short- sealed age of buses. The available Art, Music transport facility at the col- ISLAMABAD: Capital De- Pak Post Foundation IGP lauds reconciliation lege was insufficient to cater velopment Authority (CDA) classes at the needs of the increasing Tuesday sealed five site number of students who offices of illegal housing rejects misleading PNCA in committee’s role cannot afford to travel on schemes in various areas ISLAMABAD: Inspector local transport on daily basis of the city and stopped information full swing General of Police, Islam- which charge high fares. construction work over vio- abad Muhammad Aamir According to an official ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Post nor PPF (Logistics Di- Zulfiqar Khan Tuesday lation of ICT zoning regula- Post Foundation (PPF) vision) shall pay any amount source, around 800 students tions 1992 (as amendment). DNA lauded the role of rec- apply for the college bus fa- Logistic Division on Tues- whatsoever in this regard. onciliation committee The owners of the proper- ISLAMABAD: Art and cility every year out of which day rejected the misleading Pakistan Post or PPF in resolving the public ties were carried out devel- Music classes at Pakistan 200 lucky students avail this information circulating on (Logistics Division) does issues on priority basis. opment work at the area, National Council of Arts facility while rest of 600 stu- social media about the Dig- not collect up-front amount Addressing a ceremo- illegally, without approval of ital Franchise Post Office of Rs. 150,000 for franchise (PNCA) continued to at- dents are deprived of this lay out plan (LoP) from the tract the aspirant in the ny held here at Central facility. The college having (DFPO) program. setup. This is an estimated Police office (CPO), the authority, Deputy Director According to PPF, "it has amount that the franchisee supervision of maestros only three buses in working IGP said the committees Planning, Muhammad Ar- been reported that mes- shall require in order to pro- of Art and Music. condition cannot facilitate were set up to solve the shad chohan told APP. sages from individuals pro- cure the starter kit items Classes were in full swing the remaining students. issues such as family “We have published public moting the DFPO Program specified by PPF (Logistics which started from Sep- FDE under the Prime Minis- matters and social prob- notices many times in news- have been circulating on Division). The starter kit tember 18 with new stu- ter’s Education Reform Pro- lems at their doorstep papers, informing the gen- social media, which are includes laptop, printer, dents coming to register gram, distributed 200 buses eral public that they should spreading misleading infor- barcode scanner and other themselves everyday. without the direct in- among various schools and col- avoid investing in illegal mation about this program. peripherals for franchise Master artisans and Mu- volvement of police. leges during 2017-19 without projects as large number PPF Logistics Division is the operations and franchisee sic experts in different The Committees have ascertaining actual demand of of housing societies were custodian of DFPO Program may purchase the specified specialized art fields were also reduced the case the institutions. The source re- selling plots and started duly mandated under license equipment from market at imparting training to reg- load on the courts; he vealed that, due to unfair distri- construction without obtain- from Pakistan Post Office its sole discretion. Fran- istered participants at said and hoped that all the reconciliation committees would continue to work together bution, over 100 yellow buses ing no-objection certificates Department (PPOD). "All chise activation and mobi- PNCA,an official said on with the coordination of federal capital police for the welfare of the people. Inspector were lying inoperative at the (NOCs),” he added. applications shall be submit- lization charges may apply. Tuesday. General of Police underscored the need to increase the number of women in the recon - compounds of various schools “Time to time we issue no- ted at the website dfpo.pk, Franchisees are entitled to He said that these classes ciliation committees. He assured his cooperation to maintain law and order in the city of the city as the schools did tices to such projects and which will be processed by commission on sale of Post- were an effort to promote and appealed the public to cooperate with police in controlling crime. He said “Pehle not need these. finally they were sealed as the evaluation team at PPF al services, broken down crafts field along with pol- Salam Phir Kalam” initiative was not just a collection of words but a combination of The buses lying at many of the CDA cannot allow illegal (Logistics Division) based into two parts; i.e. 10% ishing the creative skills determination to change the role of police in the society. institutions especially junior constructions in the feder- on the eligibility and feasi- commission is entitled for of the young blood. All the zonal SPs of the city presented the performance report of reconciliation com - schools were useless as major- al capital. We suggest the bility criteria" the statement booking of postal products He said that Director Gen- mittees to the IG. SP sadder zone told the IG that in his area around 430 cases were ity of the kids live nearby and citizens to consult the CDA said. Franchise setup, shop through the DFPO plat- eral PNCA Dr Fozia Saeed received in six police stations out of which 236 were disposed off in the first week they come to school on foot before investing in such pro- acquisition, rental, utilities, form, whereas mail pickup was taking keen interest while 60 were referred to the courts. Similarly, SP city said 232 applications were with their parents. The source jects as the civic agency will employee salary and all from franchise and delivery in promoting arts through received in its area police stations out of which 193 cases were disposed of by recon - informed that the schools not be responsible for their other operational and main- to tagged post office shall these classes among the ciliation committees with the consent of both the parties. Likewise, 90 applications have not been provided driv- losses,” he said. – APP tenance expenses are sole be handled by PPF (Logis- youth of the country who were received in the Industrial Area Zone out of which 83 were disposed of by recon - ers and conductors to run the responsibility of the Fran- tics Division) or its author- was passionate about per- ciliation committees. DIG (Operations) Waqar Uddin Syed, All Zonal SPs , SP Legal buses. The source said the chisee. Neither Pakistan ized transport agent. – APP forming arts. and members of reconciliation committee were present on this occasion. – DNA directorate can resolve the is- IRSA releases sue by handing over idle buses 108,300 (parked in various schools for over three years) to colleges cusecs water like H-8 college which had the capacity to function these bus- ISLAMABAD: Indus River HEC will continue to facilitate university faculty es on its own. – APP System Authority (IRSA) on Tuesday released 108,300 Scholarships are provided for PhD and Post-doctoral Fellowship, Interim Placement cusecs water from various Two DSPs of rim stations with inflow of of Fresh PhDs and International Research Support Initiative Programme 62,200 cusecs. ulty. This is the core objective of The HEC’s governing body has that the publication requirements Captial Police According to the data re- Khayam Abbasi various scholarships, R&D and recently amended the Tenure for TTS faculty members should leased by IRSA, water quality assurance policies of HEC. Track Statutes, in order to reward be reduced and that they should reshuffled level in the Indus River at ISLAMABAD: The Higher Edu- Scholarships are provided for PhD faculty for superior performance, be allowed to do other jobs. ISLAMABAD: Two Deputy Tarbela Dam was 1526.61 cation Commission (HEC) has and Post-doctoral Fellowship, In- increase time frame to acquire This will ensure the demise of the Superintendents of Police feet, which was 140.61 feet been making all-out efforts to en- terim Placement of Fresh PhDs tenure in line with international TTS system. It will also be against (DSPs) of Islamabad police higher than its dead level hance opportunities and facilities and International Research Sup- best practice, infuse data driven the interest of students who de- were reshuffled here on 1386 feet. Water inflow in available to the university faculty port Initiative Programme. and transparent evaluation and serve to be taught by the best Tuesday following orders is- the dam was recorded as and has initiated a number of pro- HEC also provides research grants management process, and above professors. HEC has extended the sued by the office of inspec- 36,500 cusecs and outflow grammes for their higher studies, for individuals and institutions un- all, incentivize excellence by in- maximum length of tenure to nine tor General of Police. as 58,000 cusecs. professional development as well der different schemes. Finally HEC troducing 35% TTS Premium for years for TTS faculty who are una- According to the orders, The water level in the as providing guidance to universi- has set minimum standards for fac- seeks to creating a healthy compe- TTS faculty. These improvements ble to complete eligibility require- DSP Khalid Mahmood Awan Jhelum River at Mangla Dam ties on streamlining the hiring and ulty appointments and promotion, tition, encouraging excellence in are aligned with the recommenda- ments for promotion as Associate serving as Sub-Division- was 1215.25 feet, which was promotion processes. This was and reviews appeals against any research and teaching. The total tions of the TTS review commit- Professor within the already spec- al police Officer (SDPO) 175.25 feet higher than stated by Chairman HEC Tariq Ba- violation of the standards. number of TTS faculty members tee, and aimed at resolving ten- ified period of six years. Likewise, Saddar has been posted as its dead level of 1040 feet nuri while addressing a press con- The Tenure Track System (TTS) in Pakistan has increased from 95 ure, promotion and recruitment HEC has separately issued a noti- SDPO Sabzi Mandi. DSP whereas the inflow and out- ference in Islamabad on Tuesday. was introduced as part of a broad- in 2005-06 to 3198 in 2018-19. So issues on sustainable basis while fication to enable the TTS faculty Syed Sajjad Haider Bukhari flow of water was recorded There is no doubt that the most er quality reform agenda aimed at far, more than 105 public sector ensuring credit for quality. to obtain valuable managerial ex- serving as DSP (Counter as 7,400 cusecs and 32,000 important factor that determines enhancing performance and pro- universities and degree awarding Some individuals are trying to de- perience by allowing the faculty to Terrorims Department) has cusecs respectively. – APP the quality of any educational in- ductivity and attracting capable institutions have adopted this Sys- stroy the system by lowering its take up limited academic-cum-ad- been given new assignment stitution is the quality of its fac- and talented faculty. TTS system tem for academic appointments. standards. They have demanded ministrative responsibilities. as SDPO Saddar. – APP IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Street Briefs Watchers System Cement underway export DNA increases ISLAMABAD: The Street Watchers System intro- 8.27% in Q1 duced in City Zone of Islam- abad to ensure protection DNA to the lives and property of ISLAMABAD: The exports citizens is successfully un- of cement from the country derway and only one dacoity witnessed an increase of incident has been reported 8.27 percent during the first in the area during the last quarter (Q1) of financial week. It is to mention that year (2020-21) as compare Inspector General of Police to the corresponding period of last fiscal year. (IGP) Islamabad Muham- The country exported ce- mad Aamir Zulfiqar directed ment worth US $72.296 to launch this new system million during July-Septem- for effective patrolling meas- ber (2020-21) as against the ures and involve community exports of US $66.773 mil- in policing affairs to combat lion during July-September crime with its support. The (2019-20), showing growth system was implemented of 8.27 percent, according by DIG (Operations) Waqar to the Pakistan Bureau of Uddin Syed and it is suc- Statistics (PBS). In terms of quantity, the exports of cessfully underway in the cement increased by 30.09 City Zone area. The streets percent by going up from watchers were deputed 2,196,835 metric tons to at streets and sub-sectors 1,688,687 metric tons, ac- who are assisting police in cording to the data. its efforts to curb crime. Meanwhile, on year-to-year They are informing police basis, the exports of cement in case of any suspicious grew by 23.85 percent dur- activity in their respective ing the month of September area and keeping a vigilant 2020 as compared to the same month of last year. eye on security guards and The exports of cement from domestic servants. What’s the country during Septem- ISLAMABAD: Women chamber members meeting with ICCI president Sardar Yasir Ilyas. – DNA app group has been created ber 2020 were recorded at to ensure effective coordi- $27.788 million against the nation between policemen exports of $24.623 million and community members. in September 2019. According to the feedback received from social media, Ali Zaidi all Government asked to focus what’s app group and Res- cue 15, only one incident praise for PTI was reported while police is ensuring for effective steps social media on women empowerment for safety to people. The cit- team izens have also appreciated On receiving Deborah Lyons here at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Foreign Secretary emphasized this effort and step of Islam- ISLAMABAD: Federal Min- abad police. ister for Maritime Affairs that international community must remain economically engaged for reconstruction and development Ali Haider Zaidi on Tues- day highly praised Pakistan development of Pakistan. private sector so that they could their products. He assured that ment should give representa- Senior citizens Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) social Fiaz Chaudhry He said this while addressing a contribute more effectively to- ICCI would fully cooperate with tion to Women Chambers of praise Panagah media team and all of the delegation of Islamabad Wom- wards national development. IWCCI in resolving key issues Commerce and Industry in PTI family volunteers. ISLAMABAD: Sardar Yasir Il- en Chamber of Commerce and He said that ICCI in coopera - of businesswomen. Ms. Samina various Board of Directors of project In a message on social me- yas Khan has called upon the Industry (IWCCI) that visited tion with IWCCI would try to or - Fazal, Group Leader and other public sector organizations so dia networking site, he said government to focus on the eco - ICCI led by Group Leader Ms. ganize training workshops and members of Islamabad Women that women represent the voice “salute to PTI social media nomic empowerment of women Samina Fazal. Sardar Yasir Ilyas seminars for women entrepre- Chamber of Commerce & Indus- of women and work for protec - DNA team and all of the PTI fam- to achieve sustainable growth Khan said that the government neurs to polish their skills in en - try said that women entrepre- tion for their rights in the pol - ISLAMABAD: Senior cit- ily volunteers who exposed of the country. He said that should open women counters trepreneurship that would help neurs were facing many hurdles icy making process of the gov - the real agenda of opposi- izens of twin cities of Is - women were over 50 percent in public dealing departments them in promoting businesses. in promoting businesses and ernment. Both sides discussed lamabad and Rawalpindi tion parties and showed the of the total population of the including NADRA, Police, Pass- He said ICCI was planning to the government should address many areas of mutual coopera- real picture of their flop Jal- on Tuesday highly praised country and bringing them into port Office etc. for their facili - organize a large scale expo in their issues on priority to ena - tion to achieve the common ob - the government initiative sas”. The minister said that the mainstream of economy was tation. He said that ICCI would which display booths for wom- ble them to promote business jectives of promoting the busi- to establish Panangahs Pakistan Muslim League very important to unleash their work for exploring employment en entrepreneurs would be set activities more smoothly. ness interests of their members (PML-N) paid social media potential for better economic opportunities for women in the up to showcase the potential of She stressed that the govern - with joint efforts. for the welfare of the poor teams could not defeat the segment of the society. passion of PTI volunteers Talking to APP, Ahmad all over the globe. – APP Ali, a senior citizen said Students can apply for that he was residing in Pa - Policeman ‘Skilled manpower vital for nagah and it was first class Ehsaas Scholarships services being given by wounded, the management, adding driver injured till Oct 30 socio-economic uplift’ that he met people from will have to mention the uni- expeditiously initiate academic pro- Vice Chancellor NSU Prof. Dr. Mu - the whole country particu- in firing DNA versities to which they are Khayam Abbasi grammes keeping in view the mar- hammad Mukhtar briefed the meet- larly labour class staying in these Panagahs. An- ISLAMABAD: A police con- applying. For the year 2019- ket demand for skilled manpower. ing about the aims and proposed ISLAMABAD: Only nine days 20, scholarships worth Rs. ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif The meeting was attended by Min - academic programmes to be offered other senior citizen Mu- stable was injured after be- hammad Shafiq said that ing hit by a dumper while its were left in the closure date 4.827 billion were awarded Alvi on Tuesday said skilled man - ister for Federal Education Shafqat by the University during 2021-2022. he was staying in Panagah driver got bullet injury when of the online portal for receiv- to 50,762 undergraduate stu- power was vital for the socio-eco - Mehmood, Secretary Federal Ed- The meeting approved the minutes its crew whipped out weap- ing fresh applications under dents nationwide. The four- nomic development of country. ucation Farah Hamid Khan, Mem- of the first meeting of the Senate of and it was very helpful for on and another cop opened the country’s largest Ehsaas year Ehsaas undergraduate He expressed these views while ber Higher Education Commission NSU held in August, 2020. him to get required facil- fire, police said. Undergraduate Scholarship scholarship initiative was for- chairing a meeting of Senate of Na - Fateh M. Marri, Vice-Chancel- The main objective of the country’s ities and shelter. He said According to details, a dump- program for the academic mally launched by the Prime tional Skills University, here at the lor NSU, Prof. Dr. Muhammad first-ever National Skill University is that the food and facilities year 2020-21. According to er hit two patrolling police- Minister Imran Khan on Nov Aiwan-e-Sadr. President Alvi asked Mukhtar, Chairperson National to produce a substantial number of being provided were very an official, the aspiring el- 4, 2019. Every year, 50,000 men in the area of Noon the management of the university to Vocational and Technical Training high-quality graduate and post-grad- good and commendable. Police station which result- igible students can submit students from low-income A senior labour working their applications through take steps for the provision of skill- Commission (NAVTTC) Prof. Dr. uate technologists professional in ed critical injuries to one of families will be awarded at Peshawar More, said an online portal: https://eh- scholarships for 4 to 5-year based technical education across Mohammad Inayatullah Khan and a variety of current disciplines to them identified as Constable the country. He urged the NSU to other members of the NSU Senate. meet the national demands. that he came from Khyber Pervaiz. Another policeman saas.hec.gov.pk/ till October undergraduate degree pro- 30. All students with family grams. The official informed Pakhtunkhwa and daily Haroon tried to stop the wager labour. He said that dumper but one of its crew income less than 45,000, that around 200,000 under- studying in any year of an un- graduate scholarships will be he also stay these days in member whipped out pistol Panagah, adding that this following which policeman dergraduate program in any awarded on need and merit of the 119 public sector uni- basis over the four years initiative has provided as- opened fire resulting bullet in- sistance to thousands of jury in the leg of driver. Both versities recognized by High- span with the budget of Rs. inured persons including po- er Education Commission 24 billion and covering 100% labour class particularly liceman and driver have been (HEC) are eligible to apply. of the tuition fee and a living senior citizens. An of- admitted in hospital where The scholarship applications stipend of 4,000 per month. ficial told APP, the min - their treatment is underway. istry of Human Rights is The wounded driver is stated committed to provide the to be out of danger while in- Rung school to hold fundamental rights of the jured policeman is struggling citizen specially senior for his life. DIG (Operations) acting course from Nov 2 citizen, adding that in this Waqar Uddin Syed has direct- ISLAMABAD: Rung School be presented with a detailed regard necessary legisla- ed SP (Industrial Area) to in- of Music and Arts will hold and unique study plan, culmi- tion was the top priority vestigate into the matter and three months long Acting nating in a live performance of the government. He take legal action after finding course titled “ The Acting as well as the opportunity to said that maximum relief facts. – APP Class” to provide the stu- perform in a well publicized would be provided to the dents with practical experi- web-series. The Course will senior citizens. IEEE Annual ence about acting and ena- be conducted in a large open ble them to understand and air space, following social dis- ICCWS 2020 perform various roles from tancing and other protocols, CPO holds November 2. along with additional Online open court held at Air In collaboration with Art Classes if required. The Group, Theater Wallay the course is designed specifi- University acting classes would focus on cally for furthering Career, DNA the whole process of develop- Life and Creative Potential RAWALPINDI: City Police DNA ing a play from the scratch. It and this experience will Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi, ISLAMABAD: The opening will be a three months course help the students in their DIG, Muhammad Ahsan ceremony of IEEE annual that will cover all aspects of development in the area of Younas on Tuesday held International Conference on a theater performance, an their choice of a creative open court (Khuli Kutchery) Cyber Warfare and Security organizer told on Tuesday. career on stage, screen or ISLAMABAD: Foreign women attend a tree plantation function held at E-7 Park here at CPO office to solve (ICCWS) 2020” was held at He said that students will television. – APP organized by the Hungarian embassy and Bio Lab. – DNA public complaints. Air University Islamabad on The ‘Khuli Kutchery’ was Tuesday. National Centre attended among others by for Cyber Security (NCCS) a large number of citizens, hosted the ceremony. while on this occasion, po- Federal Minister, Syed Ali lice officers’ concerned were Haider Zaidi graced the oc- Tiger Force to control inflation: Dar also present. 25 citizens on casion as chief guest, said a this occasion recorded their press release. Speaking on He further mentioned that the Tiger Force, during the peak period of the pandemic, had don great work to complaints and presented the occasion, the minister applications to City Police said that confidence in se- ensure the implementation of anti-coronavirus standard operating procedures (SOPs) such as social distancing Officer. The CPO also lis- curity of our digital lives is ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant table prices. Dar explained that and government would ramp up No Service ” campaign in hospi- tened the complaints of the more and more important, to the Prime Minister (SAPM) the “Tiger Force” would only its efforts to tackle the price tals, utility stores, mosques and citizens and issued orders on adding that Cyber Security on Youth Affairs Muhammad identify the bad practices con- issue soon. Usman Dar also re- Ehsaas emergency funds. phone to the police officers’ is a prerequisite of a smart Usman Dar Tuesday said that tributing to the inflation such as gretted that the opposition was While dismissing criticism from concerned. According to a nation and a digital econo- the Prime Minister’s tiger profiteering and artificial price targeting the volunteers, who opposition parties, he appreci- police spokesman, the CPO my. He highlighted that a force was playing a pivotal role hike, while actions would be tak- had carried out various tasks re- ated the role of Tiger force and was holding ‘Khuli Kutch- secure cyber domain con- ery’ on daily basis to pro- tributes to a more stable in controlling inflation aimed en by the concerned price con- sponsibly without any greed and asked Tiger Force to regularly to serve the nation. trol administrations. monetary gains during difficult check prices of food items in vide relief to the citizens. society, a more stable de- The police officers had also mocracy, and a more stable Talking to a private news chan- Usman Dar said our national he- times. He further mentioned their localities and post on Ti - nel, he assured that on the direc- roes ‘Tiger Relief Force’ was a that the Tiger Force, during the ger Force portal. been warned of strict action business environment. The on negligence and directed two days’ virtual conference tions of Prime minister Imran non-political organization which peak period of the pandemic, Replying a Question, Usman Khan government with the help was serving the nation, adding had don great work to ensure Dar said youth were asset of the to address complaints of will also feature prominent the citizens particularly keynotes from USA, Turkey, of tiger force was taking stern ac- that it was working with full de- He hoped that Tiger force would the implementation of anti-coro- country and without their full tion against the ‘mafias’ involved votion, dedication and enthusi- not be discouraged by any crit- navirus standard operating pro- participation, the journey to- marked by the CPO with- Russia, Belgium, Estonia, in shortest possible time and Pakistan. in hiking the prices of essential asm in the country so we should icisms and they will fulfill their cedures (SOPs) such as social wards development could not be items, especially flour and vege- not criticized their positive role. given tasks with full devotion distancing. and the “ No Mask completed. – APP frame, he added. Wednesday, October 21, 2020 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti A significant visit Deputy Editor: Abid Raza A green world for all ETERAN politician Gulbuddin Hekmatyar’s three- ABC CERTIFIED Muhammad Omar Iftikhar day visit to Pakistan on Monday is yet another in- REEN spaces in Karachi and across the metropolitan V dication of the significance of facilitators such as Vol: 01 Issue: 178 cities of Pakistan need to be restored. According to Pakistan in the peace process. After the Doha agreement Email: [email protected] international standards, 25% of every country needs and direct discussions between the two sides—the Afghan G to be covered with greenery. This includes forests, gardens, government and Taliban—they are still having a hard time Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad greenbelts, etc. In Pakistan, this ratio is less than 3%. This is finding the middle ground on key issues such as the polit- an alarming situation, to say the least. The need of the hour ical future of the country and guaranteeing rights. This is is to plant trees today so they grow up to cover the city in the where external mediators can step in and smooth out any next twenty years. The urban jungle that has been growing creases where necessary. This visit will help in establish- with buildings and infrastructure has receded the greenspac- ing Pakistan’s role as one of the key proponents of peace in es that once were abundantly present in the cities. A pub- the region and Afghanistan specifically. lic-private partnership in this regard will be beneficial. However, this is easier said than done. As mentioned above, The government, especially the respective city governments there are a lot of things that the two sides have yet to find of each city, should create plantation drives. Areas across the common ground on. The Taliban and the government are cities should be marked as safe zones for plantation where still poles apart on the dispensation of rights in the country. greenspaces should be developed. The habit of visiting parks The power sharing formula is also not clear; will the Afghan by all age groups should be encouraged and for this to happen state and the Taliban work in conjunction, or take specific the parks should be developed and properly maintained. The demarcated roles going forward? concerned authorities should come up with innovative ideas One thing that looks to be almost certain is that pulling to add greenery to the city landscape. Schools, colleges, and out all US troops by the end of the year without an exit universities having space at their campus should plant as many strategy in place is going to do more harm than good. The trees as they can. Similarly, the corporate sector needs to chip Taliban have already pointed towards the aerial strikes as in by adding value to the plantation projects. a breach in the Doha Agreement, even though the govern - They can cover the rooftops of their buildings with greenery. ment has also accused their opponents of upping the ante Companies can install vertical plantations covering the exte - rior of their buildings to make up the space that is not avail - on civilian deaths. able because of the concrete structures erected across the Both sides are nowhere near where the other wants them to city. A proper urban planning and horticulture committee be. With so many differences it is difficult to see a conclusive must be developed with proficient experts comprising this solution by the end of the year. It is hoped that all stake- committee. They need to put in their valuable experience, holders in Afghanistan know that there is a need to speed strategies, tactics, and insights into how to make this plan up talks where possible. Ultimately, this peace is needed ur- work. Bringing greenspaces to the city is now an imperative gently for civilians and their future; less so to ascertain who act. It will reduce pollution, decrease temperature during gets power and in what set up. If civilians are kept as the the summer season, and provide fresh air to the population. focal point in these discussions, we might just see a positive The government and the private sector need to collaborate resolution being found a little more quickly. in this regard for future generations. Indonesia a wonderful place to live and visit ELL, first of all please forgive me if I make too SELECTION OF ACCOMODATION interesting, at least from the participants’ point of Ansar Mahmood Bhatti many fumbles in my speech because frankly mak- Then selection of accommodation is yet another area that view. The group has a transit in Bangkok on both ways. W ing a speech is an art and I do not know this art, can either make a guest happy or otherwise. Participants, Maybe on way back, a short stay of one or two nights at all. But, since I have been asked to share my experiences especially media people would prefer an accommodation can be arranged in Bangkok. Indonesian and Pakistani and thoughts about these trips so I am here to share with in the city center and fully equipped with communication embassies in Bangkok may also be taken on board in you what I have observed and seen during these trips. I had tools such as Wifi etc. During my first visit in 2018, we had order to make the short stay official also. This proposal the honour of visiting Indonesia THREE TIMES. First time to experience some accommodation and communication is- can be given a try at least once. If it works, it may I went alone to take part in a conference in Bali and then sues maybe because that particular trip was outsourced to continue and if it does not, just forget about it. in 2018 and 2019 I visited this wonderful country as part of a third party. But in 2019, it was executed perfectly because But as I said the Indonesian FAMTRIPS are organized in FAMTRIP. Courtesy, the Indonesian embassy in Islamabad. this time officials from the tourism ministry were taken on professional manner that one can hardly find any shortcom- The way the entire trip is executed right from the be - board. I think this experience proved a success and may be ings. I am sure thru such programs the Indonesian author- ginning to the end, is just amazing. I have participated continued for future trips. ities have successfully projected a positive image of their in a number of such FAMTRIPs but the way this trip is AIR TRAVEL WITH LESS TRANSIT country outside of Indonesia. Those who take part in such organized is indeed praiseworthy. Everything is in order. Another important aspect that can contribute positively or programs then serve as representatives and ambassadors Schedules are prepared and executed keeping in view negatively to a FAMTRIP happens to be the selection of air of Indonesia in their respective countries, and I believe, the convenience of the participants, which seldom hap - route. The shortest possible air route with convenient tran- that is the purpose a country would like to achieve through pens in such kind of trips. sit time can surely make a guest happy and thus trip starts such an exercise. We found people of Indonesia extremely warm though I on a positive note. The same may apply for return journeys Before I close my words, I have to recognize services of often wonder why people who are otherwise so warm eat as well. By and large, shortest possible routes are selected Ambassador Iwan S Amri, whose personal interest made extremely cold food. But, then it was quite an experience of for Indonesia FAMTRIPS. However, last year due to some these trips memorable. And Ambassador Amri could do all Ansar Mahmood Bhatti having cold food and now we are used to it. connection issues, the trip was organized thru Qatar and this through his executive arm which in this case happens One is greatly touched by hospitality and humbleness of from there to Jakarta, which was obviously quite a long to be Mr. Denny and his team. Of course, it was great team delivered this speech Indonesian people that, in my view, plays central role in route. And participants had just a few hours before their work that made the project of FAMTRIP a total success. their success in all spheres. We could see people walking first official meeting the same day. As we have been told I wish and pray that this success story continues even in the during a function arranged around and saying “hello” and other greeting to us while that Lion Air, the budget airline of Indonesia, is planning to coming days and I and my organizations are always there to we were either visiting a shopping place or a tourist des - start its operations from Pakistan. I think it would be easy fully support and encourage all such future endeavours”. by the Indonesian tination. Even we came across people in civil dress but to get to Indonesia after start of direct flights. – The writer is the Editor Daily Islamabad POST, actually from the police department. They came to us BANGKOK ROUTE CENTRELINE magazine and DNA News Agency. embassy for FAMTRIP asking about our nationalities and then revealing their There is another suggestion to make this trip more He can be reached at [email protected] identity that they were from the police and were here to participants, tour and protect tourists and visitors. travel industry. Here is The idea of tourist police is unique and now in vogue in many countries. I first experienced this in Uzbekistan the text of the speech where tourist police has been taking care of tourists since 2017. The main task of this department is to monitor the tourists’ safety, inform guests about potential threats in real One is greatly touched by time, as well as help in protecting their rights and interests. This I think is yet another feather in the cap of Indonesian hospitality and humbleness tourism ministry when it comes to protecting visitors. Indonesian people too are keen to come to Pakistan for of Indonesian people that, especially religious tourism purposes. It is now up to our side to reach out to them and invite them. It can be a ma- in my view, plays central jor source of income for the government also. On way back from Umra or Hajj they can visit Pakistani places. Here the role in their success in travel agents have a role to play. EXPO all spheres. We could see Since the FAMTRIP coincides with the TRADE EXPO. This is in fact a good idea because in this way participants can people walking around have knowledge about what Indonesia has to offer. The in- flux of potential buyers who attend this expo is a clear man- and saying “hello” and ifestation of its success and utility. SUGGESTIONS other greeting to us while Frankly, I don’t have anything particular to add when it comes to recommendations to further improve the pro- we were either visiting a gram. The FAMTRIPS trips are always planned and con- shopping place or a tourist ceived professionally and as per the SOPs devised by the FAMTRIP experts. destination. Even we came What I can add or suggest here is that since the purpose of such trips is to provide more and more information to the across people in civil visitors about Indonesia therefore it would be ideal if more and more destinations can be covered during the stipulated dress but actually from period. Of course, it may be a bit hectic to move from one place to another in a short span of time but then that is ISLAMABAD: Charge d Affaires of Indonesian embassy Andi Bastari giving the police department perhaps the true spirit and purpose of such trips. souvenir to Ansar Mahmood Bhatti after speech. – DNA The world’s shameful silence on Israel’s new land grab SRAEL’S occupation of the West Bank has many fac - Of the more than 3 million people who live in the West though paradoxically it receives their support. Such out- Yossi Mekelberg ets, but it is the network of settlements that gives it Bank, 86 percent are Palestinians, yet the entire occupation posts enjoy separate roads and transport, and a quality of I a sense of permanence, an “in your face,” tangible system is designed to serve the interests and the wellbeing life that most Palestinians can only dream of. By their re- obstacle that also symbolizes Israel’s insincerity about of about 400,000 Jewish settlers and the estimated 300,000 ligious-messianic ideology these racist-chauvinist settlers a two-state solution. Israelis in occupied East Jerusalem, which Israel has al- perceive themselves as superior to the Palestinian popula- There are 132 settlements A quick glance at the map of settlements leaves an instant ready officially annexed. Last year the Jewish population tion, and subject them to constant harassment, assaulting impression of the scale of the task of establishing a Palestin- in the West Bank grew by 3.1 percent, while Israel’s popula- them and destroying their fields and olive groves. In a re- in the West Bank officially ian state with any territorial contiguity. The recent approval tion rose by only 1.9 percent. cent incident, the notorious settlement of Itzhar erected a of another 5,400 homes in dozens of settlements, many in This growth is no coincidence, but part of a plan to en - sign that warned: “Entry For Arabs Is Dangerous!” Not only sanctioned by the Israeli remote and isolated parts of the West Bank, is therefore sure that under any political constellation in Israel or was it a vile and threatening act, it was also clearly illegal, both a practical act of rendering a viable Palestinian state Palestine the vast majority of these settlers will stay put and yet Israel took no action against the perpetrators of this government; another 124 impossible, and one carried out in defiance of the interna- in the West Bank, and control its most important stra - incitement to racial hatred. outposts built over the tional community, which sees all Jewish settlements in the tegic areas and resources. And even if an independent For Netanyahu, the expansion of settlements at this point is West Bank as a breach of international law. However, the in- Palestinian state were to materialize, Israel is working hardly ideological and more about keeping the settlers and past three decades without ternational community’s silence on this issue is deafening. hard to ensure that it will be a weak one, barely in control their supporters in his court, at a time when he is clinging Over the summer, the generally welcomed normalization of of its territory and dependent on the mercy of the Jewish to power by the skin of his teeth. Meanwhile the silence official govt approval are relations between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain included state for its survival. Needless to say, this is not a recipe of the international community is disturbing, despite the an Israeli guarantee to abandon its illegal, ill-conceived and for genuine peace and coexistence, but a strategy for the all-consuming challenge presented by the pandemic crisis. illegal under Israeli law. misguided plan to annex about a third of the West Bank, indefinite occupation and oppression of the Palestinian To not protest vehemently against the expansion of set- including the Jordan Valley. The decision to build thousands people, one that will result only in bloodshed. tlements makes the international community complicit in Yet this is another of the of new settlement homes in the West Bank, which will bring There are 132 settlements in the West Bank officially this illegal act and its consequences. A new peace initiative many more settlers to live on occupied Palestinian land, sanctioned by the Israeli government; another 124 out - may not be just around the corner, but this is no excuse. lies and deceptions of the may not violate the letter of the normalization agreements, posts built over the past three decades without official Only a few years ago, with almost universal support, the but is contrary to their spirit. It is a further provocation of government approval are illegal under Israeli law. Yet UN Security Council passed Resolution 2334 which une- occupation. There have the Palestinians, who see their dream of self-determination this is another of the lies and deceptions of the occu - quivocally condemned “all measures aimed at altering the evaporating and their land becoming an extension of Israel, pation. There have been hardly any attempts to remove demographic composition, character and status of the Pal- been hardly any attempts with or without formal annexation. these outposts, many of which enjoy utilities such as estinian Territory occupied since 1967, including East Jeru- The ploy by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to annex water and electricity courtesy of the Israeli authority, salem, including, inter alia, the construction and expansion to remove these outposts, the West Bank was only ever a smoke-and-mirrors decep- not to mention the protection of the IDF. Since when do of settlements, transfer of Israeli settlers, confiscation of many of which enjoy tion to win over right-wing voters. It was neither a thought- outlaws enjoy services so generously provided by gov - land, demolition of homes and displacement of Palestinian through policy nor a strategy. For all intents and purposes, ernment, unless both are in cahoots and aim to grab yet civilians.” But the deafening silence of the countries who utilities such as water large parts of the West Bank are under the complete con- more land and settle yet more Jewish people on it? supported this resolution is now enabling the destruction trol of the occupying authorities, and although Israeli law In many of these outposts, as well as in some of the “legal” of any chance of peace. Such inaction is politically danger- and electricity doesn’t officially apply there, Israel imposes its will as if it settlements, there has developed a racist, apartheid-like ous and morally reprehensible. were the sovereign power. subculture that hardly recognizes the Israeli authorities, – Courtesy: Arab News IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Zimbabwe Briefs cricket team arrives in Greece allows Pakistan fans back to football Staff Report ISLAMABAD: A 32-member stadiums Zimbabwe cricket squad ar- rived in Islamabad on Tues- Sports Desk day to play two limited-overs series against Pakistan. ATHENS: Greek govern- Zimbabwe players will un- ment health authorities on dergo a seven-day isola- Monday gave permission for tion period, starting from a limited number of football Wednesday before they com- supporters to attend foot- mence training at the Pindi ball matches starting this Cricket Stadium Rawalpindi week, albeit under strict from October 28. They will rules. Spectators had been play three ODIs and as many banned since last March at T20Is against Pakistan. The the start of the coronavirus ODI series is scheduled for outbreak in the country. October 30, November 1 The first match with a 10 and 3. Then the two teams percent capacity to be al- will travel to Lahore for the lowed will be on Wednesday T20 series - set for Novem- when Olympiakos hosts ber 7, 8 and 10. The series French side Marseille for is crucial for Pakistan as it the Champions League will be launching its bid to group stage contest at the qualify directly for the ICC Karaiskaki Stadium in Pi- Men’s Cricket World Cup raeus, near Athens. 2023 by taking on Zimba- That will be followed by the bwe in the three ICC Men’s Europa League group stage Cricket World Cup Super match between PAOK Thes- League matches. saloniki and Omonia of Cy- The ICC has introduced the prus on Thursday. Super League to provide In addition, one or two context to ODI cricket and Greek Super League games will serve as a qualification will be allowed to take place LEEDS: Raul Jimenez celebrates after scoring a goal against Leeds at Elland Highway. – DNA for the ICC Men’s Cricket with spectators this coming World Cup 2023 with the weekend. The government hosts and other top seven said that the matches will sides automatically book- be a test to see whether ing their spots for the India the gates should be allowed event. Featuring 13 teams, open for other games in Pak reports India’s reprisals the 12 Test-playing coun- the future. UEFA has given tries and the Netherlands, the green light for matches the Super League will see to be held with spectators each side play four home under strict health regu- and four away three-match lations and subject to the against Kashmiris at UN series. The three ODIs approval of that country’s were originally scheduled governments. Spectators Major human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International, for Multan, but have been must wear masks at all moved to Rawalpindi due times, fans need to stay 1.5 have continued to express concerns about these systematic reprisals against human to logistical and operational metres apart and remain in rights defenders in India and occupied Kashmir, the committee was told challenges. The change in their assigned seats. “Now, the ODI venue also changed finally, the time has come credibility and effectiveness of the the gravity and frequency of the to last month’s “cold-blooded mur- United Nations.” the venue for the three for the gradual return of DNA UN as a whole, including its hu- reprisals had intensified. Thou- der” of lawyer Babar Qadri, a re- Major human rights organizations, Twenty20 Internationals as fans, initially to 10 percent man rights machinery,” Pakistani sands of Kashmiri youth, human nowned Kashmiri Human Rights including Human Rights Watch initially these were planned of the capacity of the stands UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan delegate Qasim Aziz Butt said dur- rights defenders, journalists and Defender, by unidentified men, and Amnesty International, have to take place in Rawalpindi. of each stadium and with a has called on the United Nations ing an Interactive Dialogue with lawyers were arbitrarily arrested, saying he joined the long list of continued to express concerns Zimbabwe last toured Paki- maximum number of 3,500 to closely monitor the situation the UN Special Rapporteur on tortured and put into incommuni- critical voices who have been sys- about these systematic reprisals stan in 2015 for three ODIs fans. Along with the gradu- in the restive Indian Illegally Oc- Human Rights Defenders, Mary cado detention. tematically eliminated through against human rights defenders in and two T20Is. al return of the fans comes cupied Kashmir where reprisals Lawlor. Civil society organizations and in- extra-judicial killings in occupied India and occupied Kashmir, the the time for responsibility and attacks against human rights The dialogue took place in the ternational media had been denied Kashmir. committee was told. 900 prisoners to 100 percent for all of defenders were growing amid a General Assembly’s Third Com- access, as the fourteen-month dig- “Similarly,” he added, “activists “Instead of responding to these us,” the Super League an- harsh security clampdown. mittee, which deals with social, ital and physical lockdown put the like Khurram Pervez have been concerns,”, he said, “the Indian freed from nounced. The league said “Acts of intimidation and reprisals cultural and humanitarian issues. occupied territory into a commu- subjected to arbitrary travel bans government has embarked upon a that the success of the against those who cooperate with Butt, a second secretary in the nication and information blackout. and indefinite detention in rela- witch hunt against those who dare DR Congo jail project “will be judged by the UN system undermine the Pakistan Mission to the UN, said The Pakistani delegate referred tion to their cooperation with the to report these crimes.” the attitude of each of us in these unprecedented condi- Web Desk tions that the pandemic has KINSHASA: Armed fighters imposed on our society”. ‘England’s tour to ‘Overseas Pakistanis should freed about 900 prisoners from a jail in Beni in east Pak will be massive Democratic Republic of the Peace to be Congo (DRC) in a coordinat- ensured: invest in education, R&D’ ed attack that took place in achievement’ business & trade, R&D and and help facilitate and create high-level intellectual pur- the early hours of Tuesday. DNA cultural activities. a prosperous business com- suits in complex local and COAS about the PSL. The experi- Only 100 out of more than During the meeting, the ex- munity. High Commissioner international economic, so- 1,000 inmates remained From Page 01 DNA ence was amazing. Not just TORONTO: High Commis- ecutive founding members Raza Bashir Tarar called on cial and political issues. He following the simultaneous Forum undertook compre- the cricket and the fans but sioner for Pakistan to Canada of the CPGC, including Na- the CPGC and other similar urged the Pakistani diaspora hensive review of recent ISLAMABAD: England’s assault on the Kangbayi also things like the food, ho- Mr. Raza Bashir Tarar held deem Younis, Zafar Choudhry organisations of Pakistani di- in Canada and North Ameri- central prison and on the surge in terrorist incidents in all-rounder Moeen Ali be- tel and the security were put an interactive session with and Usama Ejaz, briefed the aspora in Canada and North ca to close ranks with each the country particularly Trib- military camp that provides lieves the English team’s in place really well. I haven’t a group of leading local busi- High Commissioner on the America to come forward other to play a constructive security to it, said Modeste al Districts & Balochistan. upcoming tour to Pakistan officially spoken to the ECB nessmen and entrepreneurs activities of their organisation and invest greater time and role in the development of Paying glowing tribute to all Bakwanamaha, the town’s would be a massive achieve- in that regard but have been representing Canada Pakistan which, they said, was striving resources in the fields of both Canada and Pakistan mayor, blaming a rebel civil and military Shuhada ment and a huge step to- talking about the experience Global Congress (CPGC), a to bridge the gap between Can- education, research and de- and bring both the coun- for their ultimate sacrifice, group operating in the area wards revival of internation- with the teammates,” the non-profit Ontario-based or- ada and Pakistan in commerce velopment and enhance their tries together in trade and forum concluded that geo- for the attack. “Unfortunate- al cricket in the country. Multan Sultans’ all-rounder ganization dedicated to promo- and other business related interaction and linkages with commerce through busi- graphical / ideological fron- ly, the attackers, who came The 33-year-old said Paki- said. The all-rounder re- tion of business relations and tiers of the country will be fields and help potential entre- higher academic institutions ness collaborations and in- in large numbers, managed stan did a lot for the Eng- collaborations between Cana- defended at all costs. vealed that he might not be preneurs to tap into the right through establishment of vestment ventures in differ- to break the door with land Cricket Board (ECB) da and Pakistan in the field of We have paid a very heavy available to play the remain- market through proper R&D dedicated think tanks for ent fields in Pakistan. electrical equipment,” Bak- price to achieve this peace by coming for a tour in the ing matches of the event, wanamaha told the Reuters and stability and any at- summer while claiming which were scheduled to news agency by phone. tempt to destabilise the that an eventual tour by the take place in November. Two inmates were shot dead country will be responded England team would be a “If I can visit, that would be during the raid, which start- firmly, COAS concluded. massive achievement for Pa- amazing. I will have to check ed at about 4:30 a.m. local kistan. “I think it will be a the schedule for next month time, police said on Twitter. positive move, a great move before confirming for the PSL. Police gave a higher figure Pakistan for both parties. It would I think we are going to go to for the number of inmates mainly be great for cricket South Africa with the ODI – 1,300 – saying a large values its in general. To have a team team so it might clash but we number had disappeared. A ties with like England come to play will see what happens over the similar number of inmates cricket in Pakistan would course of the next couple of escaped when the jail was be a massive achievement. weeks. It is an amazing tourna- attacked in June 2017. Maldives: FS No group immediately From Page 01 It would be a massive step ment and hopefully we can fin- forward in terms of bring- ish it off with a trophy,” he said. claimed responsibility for He was talking to United Na- the attack but Bakwanama- tions Assistance Mission in ing cricket back to Pakistan. Ali also named youngsters I think what Pakistan did young batsman Haider Ali ha said: “We believe that it Afghanistan News head Deb- was the ADF who did this.” orah Lyons in Islamabad. for ECB and England, this and pacer Naseem Shah as The Foreign Secretary un- summer, was massive. We the bright prospects of Paki- derlined that international all hope that something stan cricket going forward. PM Imran community must remain eco- comes out of this. It will be “Haider Ali looked like a nomically engaged for recon- a great place to go and play very good player. He was orders action struction and development. international cricket in for very brave on his debut. He sure,” cricketpakistan.com. looks like a great prospect against pk quoted him as saying. looking forward. Obviously Gul opens up He also spoke about his ex- Naseem Shah is a very good hoarders perience of playing the fifth bowler. They always have From Page 01 about 2011 season of Pakistan Super good players to be honest. Additional Inspector WC defeat League (PSL) in Pakistan, They always produce fantas- General of Police (Spe- earlier this year. tic players no matter what TORONTO: Ambassador Raza Bashir Tarar with the delegaton of Canada cial Branch), secretaries against India “I have spoken to teammates the situation is,” he said. Pakistan Global Congress (CPGC). – DNA of provincial ministries, including Agriculture, Industries, Information, Sport Desk Finance, Local Govern- LAHORE: Former Pakistan ment and Food, Cane fast-bowler Umar Gul has ad- Commissioner, Director mitted that he regrets for not Soekarno-Hatta airport sets special lanes Food, Commissioner La- being able to put a match-win- hore and senior officers ning performance in the 2011 attended the meeting. International Cricket Council The prime minister was (ICC) World Cup semi-final for Indonesia-Singapore travelers briefed in detail about against India in Mohali. the prices and availabili - The 36-year-old recently They must then pass the immigration and customs counters before reaching the PCR testing ty of essential goods and retired from cricket after area. If they test negative, they are allowed to continue their trip to Indonesia commodities. his side Balochistan were The meeting was told that eliminated from the Na- Awaluddin said in a statement on have to pass check-in clearance nesian citizens seeking to enter procedures to ensure adher- as the Forecast Cell con - tional T20 Cup on Friday. DNA Sunday as quoted by tribunnews. through e-HAC, which they filled Singapore via the corridor will be ence to health protocols, Retno tinuously tabulated the com. He added that the arrange- out upon departure. Read also: required to have official sponsors said. For instance, travelers are The right-armer returned demand of goods, Sahulat JAKARTA: Soekarno-Hatta Inter- ment would adhere to strict COV- Bintan urges central govern- from Singaporean state agencies required to take two PCR tests with figures of 0-69 from Bazaars were being es- eight overs in the high national Airport is providing spe- ID-19 health protocols. Travelers ment to reopen borders for Sin- and enterprises, in addition to a – one within 72 hours before de- cial lanes for passengers traveling using the special lanes will have gaporean tourists. safe travel pass. Likewise, Sin- parture and one upon arriving at tablished across the prov - octane semi-finals against ince where goods would the arch-rivals nine years between Indonesia and Singapore to go through thermal scanners They must then pass the immigra- gaporean nationals traveling to the airport or ferry terminal. as the two countries have agreed at terminals prior to stopping at a tion and customs counters before Indonesia will be required to have “The predeparture test results be provided at low rates. back where the Green It was further told that Caps lost by 29 runs. to establish a travel corridor to check-in counter, where they are reaching the PCR testing area. official sponsors from Indonesian are to be released by mutually rec- facilitate urgent diplomatic mis- required to show a negative poly- If they test negative, they are al- state departments and business ognized healthcare institutions,” the secretaries and dis- The Peshawar-born pacer, trict administrations while talking to the local sions and essential business trips. merase chain reaction (PCR) test lowed to continue their trip to In- entities, in addition to a visa. Retno added. The government The travel arrangement, called result that is valid for 72 hours. donesia. However, if the PCR test The agreement has established previously established travel cor- would monitor the hoard- media as quoted by Cricket ing and profiteering, and Next, said that the defeat still the Reciprocal Green Lane (RGL), They must then verify their shows a positive result, the trav- two routes for the travel corri- ridors with the United Arab Emir- they would also be assist - haunts him to this day. will come into effect on Oct. 26. health through the electronic eler would have to undergo quar- dor, one between Soekarno-Hat- ates and South Korea to grant ed by the Tiger Force. “I will always regret that “We have provided several check- health alert card (e-HAC) appli- antine. Previously, Foreign Affairs ta International Airport and leeway to state departments and The Punjab Chief Secre- I couldn’t perform in that points for passengers traveling cation before they are allowed Minister Retno LP Marsudi said Changi International Airport and businesses from both countries, match,” said Gul. “That de- the Indonesia-Singapore route to board the plane. Meanwhile, the travel corridor was limited to the other between the Batam allowing them to reconnect and tary assured the meeting feat hurts me, and will con- within the RGL scheme,” state- for arriving travelers, Awaluddin pressing diplomatic and business Ferry Terminal and the Tanah resume projects that were halted that there would be no owned airport operator PT Ang- tinue to hurt me. said that as soon as they reached trips and did not cover tourism. Merah Ferry Terminal. The two as a result of the pandemic while shortage of wheat and kasa Pura II director Muhammad the arrival terminal, they would According to the ministry, Indo- countries have agreed to certain still complying with health rules. flour in the province. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Japan, China Briefs likely to Armenia continues to resume travel EFP organizes this month sports awareness target civilian population DNA ANKARA: Japan and China seminar are likely to resume travel Despite the humanitarian truce agreed during the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the between the two countries DNA for businesspeople this Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia in Moscow with the mediation of the Russian Federation, as month as part of Tokyo’s SIALKOT: Employer’s Feder- well as decision regarding the temporary humanitarian ceasefirefrom 00:00 local time efforts to revive its domes- ation of Pakistan(EFP) in col- tic economy, local media laboration with International reported on Tuesday. Organization of Labour and “Japan and China are ex- Pakistan Olympic Association tremely important neigh- organized a seminar to create bors to each other and there awareness of sports among had been many reciprocal youth at the sports ground of trips before the outbreak Forward group of companies of the coronavirus,” Kyodo factory in Sialkot. Chief Exec- News Agency quoted Chief utive officer Forward Group of Cabinet Secretary Kat- Companies,Khawaja Masood sunobu Kato as addressing Ahmed was the chief guest, a news conference. “It is ex- while Muzammil Sheikh Ha- bib, ILO representative, Nazar tremely important that eco- Ali EFP Board Director, Saad nomic exchanges [between from PWF and Fasihul Karim Japan and China] return to Siddiqi,Advisor EFP were a recovery path through the also present and addressed resumption of travel,” he the seminar. While address- added. Travel between the the Russian Federation, as well located along the Araz River and km away from the theatre of oper- 11 Elbrus missiles were found. world’s second and third ing,the CE said healthy body DNA as decision regarding the tempo- Aghdam, Aghdere, Fizuli, Hadrut ations, aiming to hit Baku – Novo- As it was reported earlier, bodies and healthy mind were com- biggest economic powers rary humanitarian ceasefirefrom regions using mortars and artil- rossiysk oil pipeline. Fortunately, of two missing children,Khalilli is expected to resume this plementary prerequisite for BAKU: Since September 27, 2020 00:00 local time on October 18, lery. There are no losses among this time missile was naturalized Maryam and Khalilli Orkhan, a a sportsman and the sports month as officials from both the Armed Forces of Armenia the armed forces of Armenia con- the military personnel. by the Air Defense Forces of Azer- minor sister and brother, were countries are discussing goods industry of Sialkot fully have been indiscriminately target- tinues to attack the residential On 18-19 October 2020, residen- baijan. ANAMA’s special mobile foundon 18th of October under supported promotion of sports ways to reopen their bor- ing the civilian population, private areas and civilian infrastructure in tial areas of Aghdam, Aghjabadi operation team went to the scene the debrisin Ganja after missile ders for business people, ac- as an essential component of houses and other civilian infra- ‘Decent Work program’. Vice Azerbaijan. On October 18, from (Yukhari Qiyamaddinli, Qarakhanli and found the remains of the S-300 attack launched by armed forces cording to the agency. Last structure along the line of contact President,Employer’s Federa- 00:05 am to 04:00 am the Arme- and Poladli villages), Goranboy, missile in the Sitalchay area. of Armenia. Since Armenia’s new month, the Chinese pres- tion of Pakistan (EFP) Zaki A and in the regions located far away nian armed forces units stationed Tartar (Alasgarli village) and Khizi Search operations were conducted aggression against Azerbaijan on ident and Japanese prime Khan said that employers were from the conflict zone in a gross in Chambarak and Berd regions were under constant mortar, rock- in Agdam, Agjabadi, Fizuli, Jabray- September 27, 2020, 343 civilians minister agreed in their keen to promote sports,adding violation of its obligations under of Armenia using large-caliber et and artillery shelling of armed il, Tartar, Beylagan, Goranboy became victims of Armenia’s de- first telephone call after Ja- that he called upon Pakistan international humanitarian law, in- weapons fired at the positions of forces of Armenia.As a result of regions and Ganja by ANAMA. Ac- liberate attacks including 61 civil- pan’s premier took office, Olympic Association to make cluding the 1949 Geneva Conven- the Azerbaijan Army in Gadabay, shelling of Tartar by Armenia cording to findings Armenia fired ians killed and 282 were seriously to continue talks in hopes of special efforts not only to en- tions and its Additional Protocols. Goyugol and Tovuz regions. city’s secondary school No. 1and cluster munitions in Goranboy, wounded. In total, 1846 private achieving a speedy resump- courage participation of play- Despite the humanitarian truce to comply with the new ceasefire cotton factory got seriously dam- Agjabadi and Yevlakh on October houses, 90 apartment buildings tion of business travel. ers from sports goods industry agreed during the meeting of the regime Armenia fired at the vi- aged. On 18th of October, around 4th and 5th. Also, a 122 mm artil- and 341 civilian infrastructures In 2019, over 9.5 million of Sialkot in Tokyo Olympics Foreign Ministers of the Repub- cinity of the Jabrayil city, as well 13:00, armed forces of Armenia lery shell containing white phos- were damaged and became unser- Chinese, including business- but also to show case socially lic of Azerbaijan and Armenia in as the villages of this region lib- launched missile to Khizi city of phorus was found and confiscated viceable as a result of Armenia’s people, visited Japan. responsible best practices of Moscow with the mediation of erated from the occupation and Azerbaijan, which is located 300 in Fuzuli region. So far, a total of indiscriminate attacks. Japan has so far reached Sports Goods Industry at the agreements with South forthcoming Olympics. Khalid Korea, Vietnam, and Singa- Mehmood,Secretary General Pakistani youngsters pore to restart short-term Pakistan Olympics Associa- business trips. Tokyo had tion, highlighted activities of Kyrgyzstan detains banned the entry of foreign Pakistan Olympic Association shine in BRI talent nationals in February fol- to promote sports among lowing the coronavirus out- youth,besides contributing to ex-president’s ally break in the country. women empowerment, gen- competition der mainstreaming and com- to show the characteristics Jeenbekov stepped down last week in the wake of protests that followed munity development. DNA of city, region and country, China’s and to bring together young a disputed parliamentary election on October 4, leaving power in the BEIJING: Pakistani young- people along the Belt and hands of Sadyr Japarov as prime minister and acting president central SOEs Death toll from sters came out with out- Road. “This event aimed at BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN,: arov as prime minister and was seen as the main backer suggestions he has his own report profit floods in central standing performance in celebrating our youth. (To BRI 3rd Silk Road and witness) how they came to- Kyrgyzstan authorities acting president. of the Mekenim Kyrgyzstan ties to organised crime, growth Vietnam up to Young Dreams competition gether, and how they were Tuesday detained on cor- The national security com- party that dominated the amid media allegations ruption charges a power- mittee said that Matraimov parliamentary vote along during his overnight rise to held here. The event was motivated is like celebrat- broker closely allied to for- and other officials were part with a party called Birimdik power during the post-elec- 105 hosted by the Silk Road Cit- ing our future.” Mr. Ahmed DNA mer president Sooronbay of “a corruption scheme es- that included Jeenbekov’s tions crisis. With a re-run ies Alliance, China Friend- Farooq stated while attend- BEIJING: China’s centrally ship Foundation for Peace Jeenbekov, the national se- tablished to extract shadow brother among its ranks. of parliamentary election DNA ing the award ceremony. curity committee said, as a income during customs ad- Japarov, 51, who claimed expected in December administered state-owned and Development, Beijing “Politics aside, this is about HANOI: Floods, landslides new acting leader seeks to ministration”. The scheme power less than two weeks and presidential polls by enterprises (SOEs) saw both Belt and Road Coopera- bringing our future genera- consolidate power with an had begun in 2016, when after he was sprung from mid-January, Japarov still profit and revenue growth in and other natural disasters tive Community, and the triggered by downpours have tions closer, so when they anti-graft drive. Ex-deputy Matraimov was still in his jail by supporters, styled must work to tighten his the third quarter (Q3), the left 105 people dead and 27 Chongyang Research Insti- ‘take over’, they will always customs chief Rayimbek post and had resulted in “es- himself as a reformist in a grip on the ex-Soviet state. country’s state-asset regula- others missing in Vietnam’s tute for Financial Studies value the common good of Matraimov was regarded pecially large scale damage” speech on Friday one day af- There has as yet been no indi- tor said Tuesday. central and central highlands at the Renmin University humanity in their heart, as a key financial backer for to the state budget, it said ter Jeenbekov’s resignation. cation that key ally Russia rec- Revenues of central SOEs regions since early October, of China. Ahmed Farooq, and work together, not to political parties and presi- in a statement. Japarov had The populist politician said ognises his functions. Prior to rose 1.5 percent year on year the country’s Central Steering Deputy Head of Mission in be isolated.” He added. dents, including Jeenbekov. pledged to bring Matraimov that the fight against cor- his release he was serving jail to 7.8 trillion yuan (about 1.17 Committee for Natural Dis- Pakistan Embassy Beijing Twenty Pakistani Students Jeenbekov stepped down to justice over claims first ruption would “cease to be time for hostage taking -- a con- trillion U.S. dollars) in Q3, aster Prevention and Control attended the occasion and from Pakistan Embassy Col- last week in the wake of pro- aired in a media report that a tool for eliminating polit- viction related to an incident the State-owned Assets Su- said on Tuesday. The death toll distributed prizes among lege Beijing (PECB) partic- tests that followed a disput- he was at the centre of a ical opponents”, pledging that took place during a 2013 pervision and Administration rose from 90 reported on Mon- the winners. ipated in the competition, ed parliamentary election scheme that funnelled $700 that organised crime “will rally in support of the nationali- Commission (SASAC) said day. The fatalities were mainly With the theme “Health”, during which many of them on October 4, leaving power million out of the impover- stop dictating its terms”. sation of a key foreign-operated at a press conference. Their reported in the provinces of “Youth”, “Dream”, “Silk net profits in Q3 totaled 474.8 Quang Tri, Thua Thien-Hue impressed judges with their in the hands of Sadyr Jap- ished republic. Matraimov Japarov has angrily denied gold min. – APP Road” and “Peace”, the talent in speech, photogra- billion yuan, up 34.5 percent and Quang Nam, according to from a year ago, SASAC data the committee’s latest report. 3rd Silk Road and Young phy, music, singing and sand Dreams competition aimed painting, and secured prizes. showed. In September alone, Among the major incidents, on central SOEs saw their rev- Oct. 13, landslides killed 13 of- ficials and military personnel, enues hit 2.8 trillion yuan, a who had been dispatched to K Hynix in $9 bn 4.3-percent expansion from rescue workers trapped due a year ago and the highest to the landslide at a hydropow- monthly growth this year, ac- er plant in Thua Thien Hue cording to the SASAC. province. The rescue work is deal for Intel’s flash still underway for the missing Australian workers. On Sunday, 22 mil- memory chip business itary personnel were killed firms to in the landslide that engulfed business division excluding their military base in Quang DNA the Optane division” for attend Tri province. As of 5 p.m. lo- 10.3 trillion won, with Intel’s cal time Monday, over 52,100 SEOUL: The world’s second- factory in Dalian, China, China fair households in the localities largest chipmaker, South included in the deal. of Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Korea’s SK Hynix, announced It is the largest-ever DNA Binh and Quang Tri had been a record $9 billion deal acquisition by a South evacuated to safe areas. More Tuesday to buy Intel’s flash Korean company, ahead ANKARA: Amid tense bi- than 177,900 houses in these memory chip operation as it of Samsung Electronics’ lateral relations, a record provinces were inundated, the seeks to bolster its position $8 billion purchase of US number of Australian committee said. against rival behemoth audio and car parts maker companies are attending More than 691,100 cattle and Samsung Electronics. SK Harman International the 3rd China Interna- poultry animals have been tional Import Expo in No - killed or swept away. Natural Hynix is already the world in 2016. SK Hynix CEO disasters also caused the ero- number two maker of DRAM Seok-Hee Lee said in vember, Chinese media sion and damage in several chips, used in computers and a statement it would reported Tuesday. state highways and local roads, servers, but has lagged in give his firm a NAND Nearly 200 Australian said the committee. – APP the market for flash memory flash market position firms will attend the Chi - NAND chips in everyday “comparable with what na Expo in November for devices such as smartphones we achieved in DRAM”. five days which will be India’s and USB storage drives, as Analysts said it would also held in Shanghai, daily COVID-19 well as industrial and medical boost its ability to compete Global Times reported. equipment. In a regulatory with Samsung Electronics, The expo will be held tally reaches filing, SK Hynix said it will the market leader in both the LONDON: People from various segments of life put flowers and notes outside Embassy of from Nov. 5 to 10 wherein acquire Intel’s “entire NAND NAND and DRAM sectors. Azerbaijan in London to show solidarity against Armenian aggression. – DNA around 1,000 food com- 7,597,063 panies from nearly 100 countries and regions will NEW DELHI: India’s COV- participate to showcase ID-19 tally reached 7,597,063 with 46,790 new confirmed variety of food products. cases recorded in the past The Australia companies 24 hours, showed the data Abu Dhabi to build mosque to honor are attending the China released by the federal health expo at a time when the ministry on Tuesday. The to- two countries are locked tal death toll rose to 115,197, in a verbal duel affecting including 587 newly reported. Indonesian president: Joko Widodo the bilateral trade. This is the first time in nearly “We want the expo to be - four months when the per day President Joko Widodo Street is located in the heart of Abu Dhabi’s central business district. come a meeting point for new cases fell below 50,000, Main landmarks of the street include Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, ADNEC global food companies and per day deaths below 600. and set the industry’s Still there are 748,538 active two countries in many areas, many foreign embassies in Abu Hai Al Hameli, Director of the latest trends,” said Zhou COVID-19 cases in the coun- DNA including economy, commerce Dhabi, capital of the UAE. East Asia and Pacific Depart - Yanling, deputy general try, while 6,733,328 people and development. The inauguration ceremony ment at the Ministry of For - manager of the exhibi- have recovered and been dis- ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Crown Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed was attended by Falah Moham - eign Affairs and International tion department of the charged from hospitals. Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member med Al Ahbabi, Chairman of Cooperation; Major General expo, according to ECNS Tuesday is the fourth consec- Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also of the Executive Council of Abu the Department of Municipali- Maktoum Ali Al Sharifi, Direc - website. More than 1,000 utive day of the number of the deputy supreme command- Dhabi and Chairman of Abu ties and Transport; Husin Bag - tor-General of Abu Dhabi Po - activities, including food active COVID-19 cases being er of the UAE armed forces, Dhabi Executive Office, inau- is, Ambassador of Indonesia to lice; and Saif Bader Al Qubaisi, sampling and cooking ses- below the 800,000-mark. has directed to build a mosque gurated on Tuesday President UAE; Dr. Mohammed Matar Al Director-General of the Munici- sions, will be held during “India’s active cases have named after Indonesian Presi- Joko Widodo Street, in a cere - Kaabi, Chairman of the Gener- pality of Abu Dhabi City. the expo. The Australian fallen below 800,000 after 6 dent Joko Widodo, in Diplomat - mony coinciding with the anni - al Authority of Islamic Affairs In an official visit to Abu Dhabi companies recently com- weeks and continue to slide ic Area in Abu Dhabi. versary of Widodo’s election as and Endowments; Saif Saeed early 2020, President Widodo plained that China has further down. 22 States/UTs Sheikh Mohamed also gave di- President of Indonesia. Ghobash, Director-General of and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed informally asked its busi- have less than 20,000 active rections to rename Al Ma’arid President Joko Widodo Street Abu Dhabi Executive Office; attended the signing of 16 agree- nesses to halt imports cases, and only 3 are report- Street, one of the capital’s key is located in the heart of Abu Mohamed Rashed Ahmed Al ments and memorandums of of steel and cotton from ing more than 50,000 active roads, in honor of the President. Dhabi’s central business dis- Hameli, Secretary-General of understanding between various Australian counterparts. caseload,” the federal health The directives come as recog - trict. Main landmarks of the experts from around the world, the Abu Dhabi Executive Coun - entities and institutions in the The trigger to ongoing bi- ministry tweeted on Monday. nition and appreciation of the street include Abu Dhabi Na - and headquarters of promi- cil; Shehab Ahmed Al Fahim, UAE and Indonesia, to enhance lateral tensions between The Indian government’s fo- Indonesian President’s close tional Exhibition Centre, AD- nent companies, businesses, Assistant Under-Secretary for mutual cooperation in various ar- China and Australia lies cus has been on ramping up friendship with the UAE and NEC, home to leading inter- and government entities. The Protocol Affairs at the Ministry eas, including education, health, COVID-19 testing facilities in Canberra’s demand to his efforts in strengthening national events, conferences street is strategically located in of Foreign Affairs and Interna - energy, ports, environment, and across the country. – DNA probe the COVID-19 virus the relationship between the and exhibitions attended by Diplomatic Area, which hosts tional Cooperation; Ahmed Al Islamic affairs and endowments. origin, frustrating Beijing. IslamabadWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2020 |P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST China Briefs welcomes Maryam China lauds Moeed Yousaf lifting of booked for ban on creating remarks about Xinjiang Tik Tok disorder China commends this position. It proves that seeing is believing. China commends DNA BEIJING: China has wel- Abid Raza Pakistani side for upholding a fair and objective position on relevant issue,” Chinese comed the decision to lift ban on Tik Tok after LAHORE: Lahore’s Shah- Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said during his regular briefing held here receiving assurance that dara police on Tuesday the company would block registered a case against Xinjiang is stable, prosperous and en - all accounts repeatedly PML-N Vice President Agencies joying rapid development. involved in spreading ob- Maryam Nawaz, her hus- He said, all spoke highly on counter scenity and immortality. band retired Captain Mo- BEIJING: China on Tuesday lauded Prime terrorism and de-radicalization efforts “We have noted the relevant hammad Safdar and other Minister’s Advisor on National Security, in Xinjiang. They believe these efforts report. The Chinese govern- party leaders and workers Moeed Tusuf for his remarks about the sit- are worth learning. “We welcome all ment always maintains the for damaging public order uation in Xinjiang and upholding a fair and people upholding objective and fair companies operating over- by “causing trouble for objective stance on the relevant issue. stance to visit Xinjiang where they can seas should strictly abide citizens, blocking roads, “China commends this position. It proves see what is happening in Xinjiang on by international law and lo- unnecessarily using loud- that seeing is believing. China commends ground,” he added. cal rules,” Chinese Foreign speakers and microphones Pakistani side for upholding a fair and ob- Zhao said that the Chinese side be - Ministry’s Spokesperson and violating coronavirus jective position on relevant issue,” Chinese lieves that more countries will speak Zhao Lijian said during his standard operating proce- Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Zhao for truth and for justice just like Paki - regular briefing while com- dures (SOPs)” in the run Lijian said during his regular briefing held stan has done. menting on the issue. up to the October 16 rally here. He said, in fact, the international com- stance on relevant issue.” He said, these “This shows people know what is true Ntional Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf He said, these companies of the Pakistan Democratic munity knows very well that what the truth countries showed their understanding and and what is false,” he added. Zhao in - said in a recent interview that Pakistani should fully respect local Movement in Gujranwala. is on Xinjiang related issues. support to China’s position and opposed formed that since 2018, more than a delegations visited Xinjiang and saw the customs, practice and their The first-information re- “As many as 48 countries made a joint politicizing and applying double standard thousand people from more than 90 real situation there. People of all ethnic religion. “We glad that two port (FIR), a copy of which statement at the third committee of the on human rights issues and also opposed countries and regions have visited Xin - groups in Xinjiang enjoy equal rights pro - sides can properly deal is available with Dawn. UN General Assembly expressing just groundless accusations against ChIna. jiang. They have seen themselves that tected by law and lead happy lives. with the relevant issue com, was registered under through amicable solu- sections 269, 270, 290 and tions,” he added. 291 of the Punjab Main- According to reports, the tenance of Public Order Govt to curtail Pakistan Telecommunica- Ordinance, 1960, and sec- tion Authority said that it tions 6 and 16 of the Pun- British CDS stresses has decided to lift a ban on jab Sound Systems (Regu- powers of CPEC popular social media app lation) Act, 2015. TikTok after the company It said that three policemen vowed to block all accounts of the Shahdara police sta- need for Afghan peace Authority involved in spreading “ob- tion — Mohammad Imran, Staff Report / DNA scenity and immorality. Amir Ali and Sajjad Ahmed British High Commissioner, Dr Christian Turner said, “I am pleased The move comes some 10 — were present at the Be- to welcome General Carter to Pakistan. His visit recognises the ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to days after the authority gum Kot Chowk when they bring in new laws for the China Pakistan Economic Cor- blocked Tik Tok for failing were informed that PML-N important role Pakistan has played in the Afghanistan Peace ridor (CPEC) Authority, which will give immunity to the to block “immoral and in- leaders had set up a stage Process. The UK is committed to working with Pakistan” chairman and other officers from being investigated by decent” content. “TikTok on a trawler to welcome the National Accountability Bureau or the Federal Investi- has agreed to moderate ac- participants of the Pakistan He stressed the UK’s full countries. “I am pleased to welcome gation Agency while also curtailing some of their powers. counts in accordance with lo- Democratic Movement’s Nihal Miraj commitment to backing He noted that this was an General Carter to Pakistan. The bill, which has been approved by the Cabinet Com- cal laws,” said a spokesman first rally in Gujranwala. Pakistan’s prosperity and historic opportunity and His visit recognises the im- mittee on Legislative Affairs, also says that instead of re- for the Pakistan Telecommu- ISLAMABAD: British Chief potential. that we must work togeth- portant role Pakistan has porting to the planning ministry, the CPEC Authority will nication Authority (PTA), PML-N of Defence Staff General General Carter welcomed er to prevent spoilers and played in the Afghanistan report directly to the prime minister. adding that the app had Sir Nick Carter on Tues- the Afghanistan Peace Ne- reduce violence markedly, Peace Process. The UK is The new law also reduces the powers of the CPEC Author- some 20 million monthly changes date day addressed the Na- gotiations and Pakistan’s leading to a ceasefire and committed to working with ity chairman and also abolished the office of the chief ex- active users in the country. tional Defence University important contribution to towards securing peace. Pakistan for a more peace- ecutive officer. The draft bill also recommends abolishing of PDM’s rally underlining the enduring it. He acknowledged the The Chief of Defence Staff ful and stable region and the voting powers given to the chairman. relationship between the important opportunities was accompanied by the prosperous future for all.” The bill also recommends taking away powers from the SC adjourns DNA UK and Pakistan. He de- that the peace process British Prime Minister’s The Chief of Defence Staff authority to create a CPEC Business Council. Instead, the scribed how both countries represents for both Af- Special Representative to was accompanied by the Board of Investment will form the council and issue a no- Katas Raj RAWALPINDI: Pakistan had worked together to ghanistan and Pakistan, in- Afghanistan and Pakistan, British Prime Minister’s tification regarding it. Muslim League Nawaz tackle Covid-19 and high- cluding from the potential Gareth Bayley. Special Representative to temple case (PML-N) has changed the Last year, President Arif Alvi had promulgated an ordi- lighted the close UK-Paki- for greater economic con- British High Commissioner, Afghanistan and Pakistan, nance to provide for the establishment of the China Paki- date for the upcoming rally stan defence partnership. nectivity between the two Dr Christian Turner said, Gareth Bayley. DNA of the opposition alliance, stan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority. The ordinance Pakistan Democratic Move- was promulgated by the president in exercise of his pow- ISLAMABAD: The Su- ment (PDM), scheduled on ers under clause (1) of Article 89 of the Constitution. preme Court on Tuesday ad- October 31 in Rawalpindi. Israel, UAE agree visa-free journed hearing of the suo The decision was taken in a moto case on drying out of party consultative session Nawaz’ narrative inspired Katas Raj temple’s pond in chaired by PML-N senior travel for nationals: Netanyahu Chakwal, till November. vice president Shahid Kh- Indian media: Ijaz Shah A three-member bench of aqan Abbasi in Rawalpindi DNA the apex court, headed by ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Brig (retd) Ijaz Shah on Tuesday. The next rally of Justice Umar Ata Bandial Monday said that PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif is being the opposition parties’ alli- TEL AVIV: Israel and the United Arab and comprising Justice portrayed as the greatest political leader in the subconti- ance will be held on Novem- Emirates agreed on Monday to recip- Yahya Afridi and Justice nent by the Indian media because of his anti-state narrative, ber 7 instead of October 31 rocal visa-free travel, making Emirati Sajjad Ali Shah, heard the media reported on Tuesday. While speaking to a private in Rawalpindi. citizens the first in the Arab world to case. During the course of channel, Shah asserted that no political leader in a demo- Shahid Khaqan Abbasi not require Israeli entry permits. The proceedings, Additional Ad- cratic system should be allowed to target national institu- chaired an emergency consul- deal was signed after the first-ever of- vocate General Punjab Fais- tions in the name of freedom of expression. tative session of the political ficial delegation from the UAE landed al Ch submitted Environ- Questioning if there was rigging in the general election, then party held at PML-N division in Israel for a day of talks following an mental Protection Agency why Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa was given an extension by the office of Malik Abrar. Sourc- agreement to normalise ties signed at (EPA) report. Parliament, Shah said that PML-N had always adopted a es told a private television the White House last month. He said that the EPA’s stance of its own choice about the fairness of election on the that PML-N leaders have also Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Net- detailed report indicated basis of its victory. Its leadership had said not a single word mulled over the strategy for anyahu, wearing a mask as he greeted the reasons for the under- against the armed forces when only 17 Pakistan Tehreek-e-In- organising a sit-in in the fed- the UAE delegation at Ben Gurion the right-wing premier said of the Is- “exempting our nationals from vi- ground water and temple saf candidates had won Punjab Assembly seats, he added. He eral capital Islamabad. airport near Tel Aviv, described the raeli-UAE accord, which has been an- sas”, Netanyahu announced, argu- pond drying up. He said that said the opposition parties coming together was not surpris- They also reviewed the sit- visit as “a glorious day for peace”. grily denounced by the Palestinians. ing that free movement of people the report also recommend- ing as 11 years ago Prime Minister Imran Khan had rightly uation after the recent PDM “Today, we are making history in a The two states signed four agree - would offer benefits to the Israeli ed the installation of water predicted about their alliance against the PTI. – APP rallies in Gujranwala and way that will stand for generations,” ments on Monday, including one and Emirati economies. meters in the area. Karachi besides discussing Justice Bandial asked had the registration of cases 625 new the Chairman of the Evac- against PML-N leaders. uee Trust Board Property The session was attended Pakistan’s good quality cotten yarn corona cases (ETBP) been appointed? by PML-N central leaders, Ramesh Kumar, MNA, said provincial and national law- reported that despite the court order, attracts Chinese market: Report a bureaucrat Aamir Khan makers and other high-level ISLAMABAD: The total had been appointed Chair- office-bearers. active COVID-19 cases in According to Chinese scholar Prof. Cheng Xizhong to maintain the status man of ETBP, instead of a On the other hand, Pakistan Pakistan on Tuesday were minority representative. People’s Party (PPP) chair- of traditional cotton growing country and textile producing country recorded 9,461 as 625 more He said that the ETBP had man Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari Third, China is a textile giant, which asters, Pakistan’s cotton production duce good policies to make farm- people tested positive for a total of 1831 temples and has scheduled a 14-day visit DNA needs to import a large quantity of has dropped sharply and its price ers have the consciousness and the deadly virus during the Gurdwaras out of which 31 to Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) re- high-quality cotton yarn. has risen. enthusiasm of planting cotton, and last 24 hours. 14 corona were functional and 1799 gion from Wednesday. BEIJING: Pakistan’s cotton yarn has Fourth and most importantly, China As of September 15, the market vol- in particular, the government’s poli- patients, 12 of whom were Temples and Gurdwaras attracted the Chinese market in re- and Pakistan have signed the second ume of Pakistan’s cotton was only cies should ensure that the farmers under treatment in hospital were not in its direct con- cent years, says a report published phase Free Trade Agreement (FTA), 1.4 million bales, with a year-on-year can make good money by planting and two out of hospital died Punjab govt trol, he added. He said that by China Economic Net on Tuesday. which went into effect on December decrease of 820 thousand bales. cotton. Second, the government on Monday, according to the there were no lights or stat- sets fare for This was mainly because of Paki- 1, 2019. After the signing of the sec- According to Chinese scholar Prof. should increase investment in sci- latest update issued by the ues of Hindu deities in the stan’s good quality yarn that can be ond phase FTA, the free trade rate Cheng Xizhong to maintain the sta- entific research, and strengthen sci- NCOC No COVID affected temples of Katas Raj. Orange Line used as woven yarn or knitting yarn, between China and Pakistan has tus of traditional cotton growing entific research and technological person was on ventilator in Metro Train especially combed yarn can be used exceed 90%. As far as I know, Paki- country and textile producing coun- development for cotton planting. AJK and Balochistan, while to produce high-quality textiles. stan’s cotton yarn exports to China try, and to keep cotton planting at And only in this way, can Paki- 80 ventilators elsewhere in Indian troops Second, Pakistan’s cotton yarn has enjoy zero-tariff treatment. an advanced level, there are two stan’s exports of textile products Pakistan, out of 1,884 allo- Abid Raza price competitive advantage in the However, this year, due to locust in- points worthy of great attention: and cotton yarn increase signifi- cated for COVID-19 patients, martyr two LAHORE: The Punjab international market. vasion and other serious natural dis- First, the government should intro- cantly, he added. were occupied. – APP more youth Transport Department has notified fare for Lahore in IIOJK Orange Line Metro Train ISLAMABAD: Indian (OLMT) that will start chug- troops in their fresh act ging from October 25. Huge trade potential exists between Pak, Yemen of state terrorism mar- According to a notification Talking to the President of the Chamber Nasir Mirza, the visitng Ambassador of Yemen, tyred two more Kashmiri issued by the department, youth in Shopian district, passengers will have to pay Muhammad Motahar said that Yemen attaches great importance to its relations with Pakistan Indian illegally occupied Rs40 for one-way train trip. The envoy said mutual trade in the tourism and pharmaceu- was his first visit to the cham - of the Rawalpindi Chamber in Jammu and Kashmir (IIO- The Orange Line Train will JK) on Tuesday. start chugging on October Shujaat Hamza opportunities can be explored tical sectors. He said that this ber. He appreciated the role promoting trade and business activities. The youth were killed 25. Earlier this month, Pun- by Indian troops during jab Chief Minister Sardar RAWALPINDI: Yemeni Ambas- He also accepted the invitation an overnight cordon and Usman Buzdar green-light- sador to Pakistan H.E. Moham- to participate in the Winter search operation (CASO) ed the project to start ser- med Motahar Alashabi visited Tree Planting drive organized in Melhora area of the vice from October 25. the Rawalpindi Chamber of Com- by the Rawalpindi Chamber district. The operation is He directed all departments merce and Industry on Tuesday. next week. going on till reports last concerned to complete their Group leader and former pres- On this occasion, the President of preparations in this regard. ident Sohail Altaf, Senior Vice the Chamber Nasir Mirza said that came in, Kashmir Media The Orange line project is a President Osman Ashraf, Vice the Chamber is ready for any kind Service reported. rapid transit system under President Shahraiz A Malik, mem- of cooperation for the exchange of Despite COVID-19, Indian construction in Punjab’s bers of the executive committee delegations and holding of bilater- troops continued violent capital Lahore. and chamber members were also al business conferences. cordon and search opera- The line will span 27.1 km present on the occasion. Bilateral trade can be promoted tions in different town and (16.8 mi) with 25.4 km (15.8 Talking to the President of the in the fields of tourism, education, areas of Srinagar, Kupwara, mi) elevated and 1.72 km Chamber Nasir Mirza, the Am- agriculture, IT and pharmaceuti- Bandipore, Baramulla, (1.1 mi) underground. The bassador of Yemen, Muhammad cals. Relations between the two Budgam, Ganderbal, Pul- line will be served by 26 Motahar said that Yemen attach- countries need to be enhanced wama, Islamabad, Shopian, stations and is expected to es great importance to its rela- at the level of the Chamber of Kulgam, Ramban, Udham- handle 250,000 passengers tions with Pakistan and there are Commerce. Yemeni investors take puure, Doda, Kishtwar, Ra- daily, travelling via trains. deep friendly relations between advantage of investment opportu- jouri, Poonch, Samba and the two countries. nities in Pakistan. 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