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Follow us Follow .theasiantelegraph.net Pakistan values OIC’s BRI, laid a sound foundation strong and unequivocal for modernization of support over Kashmir Pakistan’s economy: Moin ul dispute: FM Haque Pakistan will constructively engage with CPEC’s growth depicts centrality of the entire OIC membership to promote modernizing infrastructure to achieve unity, peace and prosperity among the the sustainable development goal Muslim Ummah BEIJING BEIJING China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), as one Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met - OIC Envoys based in Islamabad to thank them ect of the Belt and Road Initiative, had laid a sound for OIC’s strong and unequivocal support during offoundation its most prominentfor modernization and successful of Pakistan’s flagship econo proj- the 47th CFM Session in Niamey. Foreign Minister my. This was stated by Pakistan’s ambassador Moin Qureshi underlined that the unanimous adoption ul Haque while addressing opening ceremony of of a strong and comprehensive Resolution on the the 11th International Infrastructure Investment Jammu & Kashmir dispute, explicit reiteration of and Construction Forum (IIICF) in Macao, says a the OIC’s principled position in the Niamey Dec- report published by China Economic Net (CEN) on laration, and presentation of the Report on the Friday. “In the next phase, the convergence of tradi- visit of the Secretary General’s Special Envoy for tional and digital infrastructure would be essential Jammu and Kashmir to Pakistan and AJK reaf- for unleashing the potential for growth in diverse areas such as agriculture, science and technology, dispute for OIC and Muslim Ummah. The For- industrial relocation and vocational training”, the firmedeign Minister the centrality also thanked of the the Jammu OIC countries & Kashmir for Ambassador said. CPEC’s growth and success had their support in adoption of other resolutions of highlighted the centrality of modernizing infra- importance to Pakistan, including: Safeguard- structure to achieve the sustainable development ing the Rights of Muslim Minorities in non-OIC ‘Pakistan Citizen Portal’ is our significant initiative to empower masses: PM goals. The Ambassador called on enterprises and States and Destruction of Babri Masjid and Pro- private capital to play a greater role in enhancing tection of Islamic Holy Places. The Foreign Min- international connectivity alongside governments, ister also expressed gratitude for the adoption of the Pakistan-sponsored Resolution on combat- ISLAMABAD of the China International Contractors Association ing Islamophobia. The Foreign Minister added financial(CHINCA), institutions Ambassador and Moin MDBs. ul At Haque the invitation partici- that Pakistan looked forward to hosting the 48th pated in the opening ceremony and spoke on the Prime Minister Imran At Khan UNGA, has advised peoplePM tocalls massively for Pakistan debt and suspension it is good that their of poor problems countries were and called for debt suspension, drawing rights of USD Session of CFM in 2021. He underscored that as resolved promptly after they lodged their complaints on $500 billion and return of stolen assets stashed in rich theme of “Challenges and Opportunities: Outlook prospective CFM Chair and member of the Ex- use Pakistan Citizen Portal for prompt redressal of their complaints against government departments.He was PCP.The Prime Minister said bribe is a big issue in countries.He was addressing the U.N. General on International Infrastructure Development in ecutive Committee, Pakistan will constructively addressing a ceremony regarding two-year performance of Punjab and Sindh, where people are complaining of this Assembly’s two-day special session, which opened post-COVID-19 era”. Ambassador Moin praised engage with the entire OIC membership to pro- Pakistan Citizen Portal in Islamabad this evening.The Prime menace. He asked the people to register their Thursday, on the response to the deadly coronavirus China’s positive economic growth, which he said mote unity, peace and prosperity among the Mus- Minister said the portal works under Prime Minister's complaints at the portal if a deputy commissioner, pandemic and forge a united path forward to better lim Ummah. President AJK Sardar Masood Khan Delivery Unit, which is a step forward to empower common assistant commissioner or police officer demands bribe recovery, including access to a vaccine. and prudent economic policies. He expressed con- thanked the OIC for its consistent support for the people.He said the government is duty bound to look after from them. He assured that the government will take In a recorded video message to the Summit from was reflective of its effective pandemic control Kashmir cause and solidarity in the wake of the weaker segments of society, including poor, old people, economic growth and recovery after the pandemic. orphans, and disabled. Imran Khan said three million people action against such corrupt officials. Islamabad, the Prime Minister proposed the emergency grave situation in IIOJK. The OIC is the second- Earlier, giving an overview of two-year performance of plan for financial support to the developing countries fidenceThe Ambassador that China notedwould that continue the COVID-19 to drive global pan- largest inter-governmental organization after have used PCP for redressal of their complaints and their satisfaction level is very high regarding getting relief.He said the portal, PMDU head Adil Saeed Safi said around three and said the pandemic caused immense human demic had changed the modes of life and work, and - PCP also provides a complete picture about response and million complaints were received and large numbers of suffering and created the deepest global economic new modes of infrastructure investment would server states, spanning over four continents. VoM performance of ministries and departments. He said them have been resolved. He said the portal also help contraction since the great depression of the 1930s. play a key role in post-pandemic recovery. Xinhua the United Nations with 57 members and five ob municipal services have appeared as the least responsive frame rules and procedures in some of the government Khan pointed that nearly 100 million people in section in addressing people's grievances. He said this departments, which were missing earlier.He said these developing countries would fall back into extreme happens as our local government system has failed to deliver key reforms made in the public interest, include poverty while on the other hand, the rich countries had to people's needs.He said the PTI Government is going to introduce a new local government system under which funds enforcement of procedure for facilitation of persons injected $13 trillion as fiscal stimulus to revive their will be directly transferred to village level. He said under this with missing finger prints in NADRA, exemption of economies.“Developing countries just do not have the system, people will be empowered to utilize municipal funds overseas Pakistanis from withholding tax, payment of resources to afford such a massive economic stimulus … as per their needs and priorities and resolve their issues outstanding stipend to 29,000 interns, and facilitation of They are struggling to find even a fraction of the $ 2-3 pertaining to sewerage, waste management, provision of female and other persons with disability to change their trillion they require to recover from the pandemic,” potable and water at local level.He said City Governments examination center through Federal Public Service Imran Khan said.“If economic collapse is to be averted in will be established in big cities through direct elections to Commission.In another official commitment, Prime a number of developing countries due to the covid-19, address civic issues locally.Imran Khan expressed his deep Minister Imran Khan proposed a ten-point agenda the international community must identify and satisfaction over resolution of overseas Pakistanis' problems through PCP. He said overseas Pakistanis are great asset of toworld leaders toJapan avert economic louds collapse duePakistan’s to the implement some key priority actions. Pakistan pledges for ‘just resolution’ of Israeli-Covid-19 pandemic Pakistan is all set to avail the opportunity Palestinian conflict efforts to facilitate the of COVID-19 vaccines Palestine is the collective failure of the Afghan peace process video link included Director General Health, rep- tion of Palestine is not a question of victor or van- ISLAMABAD Pakistan has completed resentative of the Ministry of Finance, National international community to uphold quished; it is test of our commitment to the abiding In an officially released state- all prerequisites to submit and Provincial EPI Managers, Representatives principles of the UN Charter, based on the inherent ment, Ambassador of Japan to the vaccine request to GAVI, of WHO and UNICEF, GAVI as well as the other the fundamental principled provision dignity of an individual, and respect for fundamental Pakistan Matsuda Kuninori wel- through the COVAX facility development partners and international do- of the UN Charter human rights of all human beings including their right comed the agreement between UNITED NATIONS nors. Speaking on the occasion Dr Faisal Sultan to self-determination.” Warraich, a Counsellor at the Afghan government and Taliban Pakistan has completed all prerequisites to highlighted the efforts of the government to cur- UNITED NATIONS Pakistan Mission, said that the fundamental structure and extended his good wishes submit the vaccine request to GAVI, through the tail the impact of COVID-19 using all potential Reaffirming its full support to the Palestinians’ strug- of the two-State solution is being dismantled before for further success in Afghan COVAX facility, a coalition for equitable access to measures and available options. “Ensuring avail- gle for self-determination and against foreign occupa- the international community’s eyes, with many doubt- peace process. Emphasizing the COVID-19 vaccines by all countries. According to ability of safe and effective vaccine to the most tion, Pakistan has urged the international community ing if peace can be achieved at all, as illegal expansion importance and necessity of official sources, Pakistan and other GAVI eligible vulnerable population groups, the soonest pos- to help them establish an independent State of their of settlements into the occupied territory continued. Pakistan’s contribution towards countries are likely to receive free of cost vac- sible, is yet another tool that the Government is own with Al-Quds al-Sharif as its capital. “The tragedy Meanwhile, he said that UNRWA, the world body’s the peace process, he said Japan cines for a proportion of the population as well looking to benefit from”, stated Dr Faisal Sultan. of Palestine is the collective failure of the international agency entrusted to care for Palestinian refugees would continue to work with as additional quantities on special subsidized “Protecting the healthcare workforce at the fore- community to uphold the fundamental principled pro- , faces financial constraints in serving more than 5 Pakistan to strengthen peace rates. Releasing the application template on front of the response against the COVID-19, shall vision of the UN Charter and the binding resolutions of million refugees. “The international community must and stability in the region. Japan 17th November, GAVI had fixed 7th December ensure our strength to tackle the challenge head the Security Council,” Pakistani delegate Saad warraich assist the Palestinians to realize their rightful quest also vowed to assist Pakistan in as the deadline to receive application. The on while protecting elderly with co-morbidities told the UN General Assembly. Speaking in a debate for the establishment of a sovereign, independent con- the agricultural Mr. Karim Ul- Expanded Programme on Immunization under will help in reducing the associated morbidity on the Question on Palestine, he said that Palestine tiguous and viable State with Al-Quds al-Sharif as its lah Khan, an apple farmer, sent the guidance of the Ministry of National Health and mortality”, he added. The representative of was the core issue in the Middle East conflict that capital,” the Pakistani delegate added. VoM dozens of delicious Japanese Services Regulations and Coordination estab- partner organizations also appreciated the gov- has spawned regional instability and contributed the “Fuji” apples to the Embassy lished a technical working group that worked ernment’s commitment and proactive approach most to the anger and frustration among the peoples of Japan. These apples are so round the clock to complete the consultation to benefit from every opportunity as it arises of the Arab and Islamic world. “A just resolution of sweet and juicy, that they were process having all stakeholders on board. The to mitigate the impact of devastating pandemic the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is essential for peace favorably received by Japanese proposal drafted therein was endorsed by the of recent times. “COVAX facility would best and stability throughout the Middle East region,” staffs and of course Ambassador National Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) on benefit countries at advance level of prepared- the Pakistani delegate said. Since partition 73 years Matsuda. Japan will continue to Immunizations on 1st December and approved ness. Endorsement from all stakeholders of a ago, he said the story of Palestine has been a tale of by the National Interagency Coordination proposal developed through national consensus broken promises and unfulfilled rights that not only support Pakistan through hu- Committee (NICC) Friday in a meeting chaired enhances Pakistan’s chances to be among first betrayed the hopes and aspirations of generations of man resource development and by Dr. Faisal Sultan, Special Assistant to countries benefiting from the initiative” said Dr Palestinians, but have also sowed seeds of endless technical transfer in the agri- Prime Minister on National Health Services. Rana Muhammad Safdar, National Coordinator hostility and discord in the Middle East. “The ques- cultural field and so on. VoM Participants of the meeting convened through for EPI and Polio Eradication. VoM Germany wants broader Iran nuclear deal OPEC+ compromises on oil supply increase Trump unilaterally withdrew from havior before criticizing Iran. He also Iran’s Foreign Minister the accord in 2018 and has reimposed complained at what he characterised Members hails the Mohammad Javad Zarif has crippling sanctions on Tehran as part as a lack of European outrage at the rejected talk of reopening of a “maximum pressure” campaign. assassination of one of Iran’s leading ‘extraordinary efforts’ of the 2015 deal President-elect Joe Biden has signalled nuclear scientists, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, BERLIN that Washington could rejoin the deal outside Tehran last week — an attack Saudi energy minister Germany said Friday that a new as a starting point for follow-on nego- Tehran has blamed on Israel. Decades Bureau Reporter broader Iran nuclear accord must be tiations if Iran returned to compliance. old US-Iranian tensions dramatically DUBAI reached to also rein in Tehran’s bal- But Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad escalated after Trump walked out of The world’s biggest oil producers listic missile program, warning that Javad Zarif has rejected talk of reopen- the deal. In recent months, alarm has have reached a compromise agree- the 2015 deal was no longer enough. ing the 2015 deal, saying on Thursday: also grown over Iran’s regional activi- ment on the supply of crude oil for “A form of ‘nuclear agreement plus’ is “We will not renegotiate a deal which ties through proxies in Lebanon, Iraq, next year, in an attempt to ensure an needed, which also lies in our interest,” we negotiated.” He added that Western Syria and Yemen, which the West says ongoing recovery in markets that re- German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, powers should look to their own be- destabilizes the region. main fragile as a result of the COVID- whose country currently holds the EU 19 pandemic. After a week of online Vienna home of the Organization of tive view of demand in the months presidency, told Spiegel magazine in deliberations, OPEC+, the alliance of Petroleum Exporting Countries. The ahead. The compromise arrangement an interview. “We have clear expecta- producers led by Saudi Arabia and participants acknowledged the “per- was hammered out against a back- tions for Iran: no nuclear weapons, Russia, agreed to increase output severance, diligence and extraordi- ground of rising oil prices after news but also no ballistic rocket program from January by only 500,000 barrels nary efforts” of Prince Abdul Aziz in of effective vaccines lifted economic which threatens the whole region. Iran per day — significantly less than the helping to combat the effects of the prospects. Brent crude stood at close must also play another role in the re- 2 million barrels originally planned. pandemic on global energy markets. to $49 as the OPEC+ meeting closed. gion.” “We need this accord because The new levels will be subject to Some exporters had argued that the Energy experts welcomed the deal. we distrust Iran,” he added. The 2015 monthly monitoring by OPEC+ min- fragile demand for crude meant the Robin Mills, chief executive of consul- nuclear deal — known formally as the isters, chaired by Saudi Minister of full 2 million-barrel increase — as tancy Qamar Energy, told Arab News: Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or Energy Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman, scheduled in the historic agreement “The plan to make modest monthly JCPOA — gave Iran relief from sanc- and could be increased or reduced ac- last April that is credited with drag- increases makes sense. It does not tions in return for curbs on its nuclear cording to market conditions. Details ging oil prices back from decade-long overwhelm the market, gradually re- program. The European Union and of the compromise deal were agreed lows — should be delayed for a fur- gains some market shares, and can the United States were key signatories upon after long discussions among ther three months. Others — most be adjusted according to progress on in the deal but US President Donald 23 producers, organized from the notably the UAE — took a more posi- vaccines. Reuters Saturday December 05, 2020

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secretary Sikander Mirza and special envoy Mir Laiq Ali visited United States for enahcing relations between both amendment was passed; however, the sanctions on arms Intra-Afghan dialogue the countries. In 1954, Pakistan signed Mutual Defense fromwere notthe lifted. region. In 1998,As a whenresult Pakistan to BB’s conductedproposal, nuclearBrown Saima Zaman Assistance Agreement with US. According to the agree- ment, many Pakistani soldiers went to United States for nited States was one of the first countries training whereas US also established a Military Assistance testboth in the Balochistan, countries. Therefore in reprisal as to a parallel result US tests imposed conducted sanc- resumption to establish diplomatic ties with Pakistan. Advisory Group (Maag) in Rawalpindi. Relations between bytions India, under invited Glenn the amendment wrath of Clinton’s on both Indiaadministration and Pakistan. on sigh of relief for the proponents of perpetual peace, as the Though the connection between both - Glenn amendment included deferral of aid as well as mon- Afghan peace process again shows progress after the deadlock courtiers dates back to October 20, 1947 nificant ally for US during the cold war, United States sup- etary expansion support, credits and credit guarantees by over months. Two major parties of the intra-Afghan dialogue but they further flourished in the backdrop bothported countries Pakistan, further despite enhanced the arms in embargo. 1960’s. Being Therefore a sig the US government, loans given by US banks to India and process- Taliban and Afghans have mutually agreed on a set of Pakistan also paved way for President Richard Nixon of Pakistan, loans from international financial institutions, rules and procedures. According to ZalmayKhalilzad, the U.S. Uignore the military and Economic ties between both na- special envoy for Afghanistan fresh agreement is three pages tions. During ofthe war initial against years terror. soon afterNo doubt the emergence one can’t nuclear or missile items.However, in 1998, US lifted the Acodifying “rules and procedures for their negotiations on a political roadmap of Pakistan being an independent state, Pakistan was Americaof Pakistan to makeand later his visiton became to Peoples’ the Republicprime minister of China. in suchsanctions as the on IMF India and and World Pakistan Bank, andfor buyingexports agricultural of dual-use and a comprehensive ceasefire,” The fresh developments vis-à-vis protracted certainly having the options of building adherence with When1974, theZulfiqar relation Ali between Bhutto was both elected countries as thewere president friendly products from US farmers. In the same year President Afghanistan conflict holds immense significance for not only defining the Soviet Union or United States; however, Pakistan opted for Clinton exercised his waiver on lifting restrictions on the domestic stability and sovereignty but it will pave a path for better regional the latter. It is also pertinent to mention that with the pas- and respected friend of President Nixon, which went in activities of US banks in Pakistan. The 9/11 attacks in US security environment. Pakistan welcomed the resumption of dialogue and sage of time Pakistan has realized the importance of bal- enough. Although Bhutto was a socialist but he was a close changed the universal political scenario and United States vowed to further play its role for the enduring peace of Afghanistan. D.G between Pakistan and US remained warm and friendly, started its search for allies worldwide and more exclu- ISPR stated that Pakistan has done everything it could to for the peaceful first prime minister, Liaquat Ali Khan visited United States Pakistan’sfirst and foremost favour. During based on Zia military ul Haq’s ties government, and progressions. the ties sively in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia as well resolution of the Afghanistan crisis. Adding further China also congratulated ancingto meet relations President between Harry S Truman.both Russia During and theUS. visit Pakistan’s which as in the Arab world. Consequently US pledged economic the parties for reaching out to a substantive consensus that would assist to was the first visit of Pakistan premier, President Truman approved Pressler amendment. This amendment barred aid to the countries in these regions. revamp the fragile geopolitical dimensions of the region. It is pertinent to requested for formulation of a base in Pakistan, in order to However,main military by the and end financial of General aid Zia’s to Pakistanregime, US except Congress the Writer is the Assistant Editor ‘Mélange int’l mention that a successful intra-Afghan dialogue process is the cornerstone keep an eye on the activities of Soviet Union but that per- state was able to give reason for and also give adequate Magazine’, ‘The Asian Telegraph’ & Project for the rapprochement and reconciliation process of the country. Likewise, it mission was never grated. During these initial years many evidence for transparency in given funds. In 1995, PM Coordinator (COPAIR); a degree holder in com- will also reduce the intensified violence perpetrated by the opponents of the officials from Pakistan such as commander-in-chief Ayub munication & media sciences. historic agreement. Therefore, all the stakeholders must contribute to ensure Khan, foreign minister Zafrullah Khan, foreign secretary Clinton. She demanded to lift the embargoes on Pakistan conflict resolution, in alignment with the interests of millions of Afghans that Ikramullah, finance minister Ghulam Muhammad, defence Benazirand begin Bhutto a combined visited operationAmerica and to eliminate met President militancy Bill have been suffering due to embroiling turmoil and hostility. This accomplish- ment would subvert the clouds of a grim future and it will also define a new Disclaimer: Views expressed by writers in this section are their own and do not necessarily reflect The Asian Telegraph point-of-view trajectory with better ends for the regional engagement and cooperation. Climate Change and its Today in History Consequences Aircraft squadron vanished in Bermuda triangle ccording to the environmentalists, Pakistan is exceptionally at risk of the endangering effects of climate change. While the govern- December-05-1945 ment officials have been seen addressing this very issue however, t 2:10 p.m., five U.S. Navy Avenger tor- it still seeks preferential treatment in terms of policy formulation. pedo-bombers comprising Flight 19 For instance, we have yet to curb our annually rising greenhouse take off from the Ft. Lauderdale Naval gas emissions. The Global Climate Risk Index of German Watch Air Station in Florida on a routine Aranked Pakistan as eighth among over 180 other nations of the world in the year three-hour training mission. Flight 19 2012 which means that Pakistan contributes over 0.72% of total world emis- was scheduled to take them due east sions.Although Pakistan just contributes 0.72% of total world GHG outflows, it Afor 120 miles, north for 73 miles, and then back over a is still among those highly affected by climate change with normal temperatures final 120-mile leg that would return them to the naval base. They never returned.Two hours after the flight 87% from the year, 1990-2012 essentially because of the energy and agriculture began, the leader of the squadron, who had been flying anticipatedsector outflows. to ascend Pakistan by 4˚Cis one by of2100. the mostPakistan’s endangered GHG discharges nations particularly expanded byin in the area for more than six months, reported that Southeast Asia encountering torrential rain falls, floods and droughts because of his compass and back-up compass had failed and that climate change. The disparity in atmosphere antagonistically influences the farm- his position was unknown. The other planes experi- ing sector, groundwater, nutrition, soil quality, and soil natural substance, health enced similar instrument malfunctions. Radio facilities on land were contacted to find the location of the lost caused by increased greenhouse gas emissions and their drastically changing cli- squadron, but none were successful. After two more conditions, and poverty.Arguably, Pakistan’s biggest problem is water scarcity hours of confused messages from the fliers, a distorted on rising alongside the populace development, prompting more noteworthy water radio transmission from the squadron leader was maticshortage effects on aon per Pakistan’s capita basis environmental pointing towards sustainability. the requirement Water demand for abundant will keep heard at 6:20 p.m., apparently calling for his men to underway. The Mariner was never heard from again. within the interior of Florida. No trace of the bodies or water management operations. It is reported by researchers that Pakistan may be prepare to ditch their aircraft simultaneously because Later, there was a report from a tanker cruising off aircraft was ever found. Although naval officials main- facing further water scarcity by 2025 while also becoming the most water-stressed the coast of Florida of a visible explosion seen at 7:50 tained that the remains of the six aircraft and 27 men country in South Asia. In order to curb the forthcoming irreversible consequences finally determined that Flight 19 was somewhere north p.m. The disappearance of the 14 men of Flight 19 and were not found because stormy weather destroyed the of climate change, we must prioritize for the steps to address distinguishable gaps of lack of fuel. By this time, several land radar stations the 13 men of the Mariner led to one of the largest air evidence, the story of the “Lost Squadron” helped ce- in knowledge and capacity incorporating accelerating take-up of viable water 7:27 p.m. a search and rescue Mariner aircraft took off and seas searches to that date, and hundreds of ships system practices by small-scale farmers, reinforcing post-secondary schooling in ofwith the a Bahamas13-man crew. and Threeeast of minutes the Florida later, coast, the Mariner and at and aircraft combed thousands of square miles of the the Atlantic Ocean where ships and aircraft are said to the area of environmental change. aircraft radioed to its home base that its mission was Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and remote locations mentdisappear the legend without of a the trace. Bermuda Triangle, an area of

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upcoming Disney+ Marvel series, which stars LONDON the cast of ‘Hawkeye’.The pair have boarded the NASA has selected four companies to acting associate administrator for inter- and Hailee Steinfeld in her Marvel Cinematic collect space resources and transfer own- tionnational in history,” and interagency said Mike relations. Gold, NASA’s “Space Jeremy Renner as the master archer Clint Barton ership to the agency: Lunar Outpost of resources are the fuel that will propel Golden, Colorado; Masten Space Systems America and all of humanity to the stars.”A Universe bow as his protégé Kate Bishop – who of Mojave, California; ispace Europe of great deal of work remains to be done to also fights crime under the name ‘Hawkeye’. Luxembourg; and ispace Japan of Tokyo. - Vera is set to take on the role of Kate’s mother,- Overall, the new NASA contracts with botic and human explorers will test new Eleanor Bishop, while Florence will reprise her these companies totals $25,001.Space developtechnologies robust and ISRU techniques.“Leveraging capabilities. Both ro roleAlaqua as assassin Cox and Yelena Zahn Belova McClarnon from the have upcom also commercial involvement enhances our ingjoined ‘Black the Widow’series, which movie.Fra is currently Fee, Tony filming Dalton, in Artemis program and future space explo- ability to safely return to the Moon in a New York City and is expected to be released in resourcesration. The willability play to extracta key role and inuse NASA’s extra- sustainable, innovative, and affordable terrestrial resources will ensure Artemis fashion,” said Phil McAlister, director of operations can be conducted safely and Commercial Spaceflight Development at 2021.‘Hawkeye’ is one of many Disney+ series- sustainably in support of establishing NASA Headquarters. “A supportive policy Marvelline. Shows have about lined newup with heroes ‘WandaVision’ are also in andthe human lunar exploration. Moreover, in- for the recovery and use of space re- ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ in the pipe situ resource utilization (ISRU) will play sources provides a stable and predictable with Oscar Isaac.Florence, 24, will star as Yelena a vital role in a future human mission to investment environment for commercial works, including ‘She-Hulk’ and ‘Moon Knight’ Mars. Like many other operations, ISRU space innovators and entrepreneurs.” activities will be tested and developed on inCate ‘Black Shortland Widow’ hinted opposite that Scarlettthe movie Johansson will see the Moon, building the required knowl- as Natasha Romanoff. The movie’s director edge to implement new capabilities that as she bids farewell to the Marvel Cinematic will be necessary to overcome the chal- JohanssonUniverse.Cate “hand said: the “(Kevin baton” Feige,to Pugh’s Marvel alter-ego boss) lenges of a human mission to Mars.“These realised that the audience would expect an origin story so, of course, we went in the op- public-private partnerships to the Moon. awards expand NASA’s innovative use of- Florence Pugh would be. We knew she would be cial and international partners to make posite direction.“And we didn’t know how great We’reArtemis excited the largest to join withand mostour commer diverse global human space exploration coali- great, but we didn’t know how great.“Scarlett is so gracious, like, ‘Oh, I’m handing her the baton.’ So it’s going to propel another female storyline.” TAT Special

cooperating with the local people to improve Rawalpindi Sohail Majeed Butt their living environment and to preserve their JapaneseThe Ministry Foreignof Foreign Affairs Minister’s of Japan hasCommendations traditional culture for 2020more than Announced: 30 years. She Ms. Wada, President of RDWCS among the Commendation Recipients announced to award the Japanese Foreign also contributed to the development of hygienic facilities to live and the provision of education Wada Akiko, President of Rumbur Development opportunity for children, and also cooperated Minister’sWelfare & CommendationsConservation Society for FY 2020in recogni to Ms.- in the energy supply improvement project in tion of her significant contribution towards the Rumbur financed by the Japanese Government. promotion of mutual understanding between This year, the Commendations will be awarded to Japan and Pakistan. Ms. Wada is a Japanese na- 172 individuals and 65 groups (20 individuals and tional and resides in the KP province of Pakistan. 11 groups reside in Japan, and 152 individuals and 54 groups reside overseas).H.E. Matsuda Kuninori, are awarded to individuals and groups with out- Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, congratulated Everystanding year, achievements the Foreign Minister’s in international Commendations fields, in Ms. Wada upon her nomination for the Japanese order to acknowledge their contributions to the promotion of friendship between Japan and other “Heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Wada. This pres- countries and areas. The Commendations also aim Foreigntigious Commendation Minister’s Commendation is the acknowledgement for FY2020. of to promote the understanding and support of the her efforts and dedication towards the promotion of Japanese public for the activities of the recipients. mutual understanding between Japan and Pakistan,” Ms. Wada Akiko, President of Rumbur Development said the Ambassador. He also deeply appreciated Welfare and Conservation Society, has worked self- the services rendered by Ms. Wada for the welfare lessly and with full dedication for the welfare of and betterment of the Kalasha people in the KP Kalasha people in the KP province, and has been province. Saturday, December 05, 2020

www.theasiantelegraph.net Stocks log gains for fifth consecutive day Benchmark KSE-100 index move. Investors remained cautious in the exploration and production sector as increases 159.28 points to settle crude oil prices rose in the international market after OPEC+ made the decision at 42,207 for a gradual increase in output in 2021. Kelly Clarkson: ‘My Bureau Report Oil and gas marketing companies and ce- KARACHI ment sector stocks came under selling daughter is a force’ Stocks amassed more gains on Friday, pressure on concern over political uncer- extending a strong rally into the fifth tainty as well as index correction after an day, mainly in line with the bull-run in increase of around 2,800 points. During trading volumes rose to 427.9 million global equities and oil markets. The ex- the day, the index went up by 269 points, shares compared with Thursday’s tally ploration and production sector had a however, selling pressure in the last half of 420.3 million. The value of shares spillover impact of the uptick in global hour brought it down. It ended trading traded during the day was Rs18.2 bil- oil prices as major producers agreed on up by 159 points. Sectors contributing lion. Shares of 409 companies were a compromise to increase output slightly to the performance included exploration traded. At the end of the day, 234 stocks from January but continue the bulk of and production (+61 points), banks (+57 closed higher, 151 declined and 24 re- existing supply curbs to cope with the points), technology (+31 points), oil and mained unchanged. TRG Pakistan was coronavirus-hit demand. The index shot gas marketing companies (-16 points) the volume leader with 42.6 million up as soon as trading began and rose at and fertiliser (-12 points). Individually, shares, gaining Rs2.5 to close at Rs72.57. a steady pace throughout the day, buoyed stocks that contributed positively to the It was followed by Pakistan Refinery by optimism and strong investor interest. index included Oil and Gas Development with 30.97 million shares, gaining A few dips, seen during the session, were Company (+38 points), TRG Pakistan Rs0.49 to close at Rs20.13 and Pakistan corrected timely. At close, the benchmark (+26 points), UBL (+15 points), Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited LONDON KSE-100 index recorded an increase of Petroleum (+12 points) and Habib with 21.7 million shares, gaining Rs0.22 GKelly Clarkson says her “independent” daughter 159.28 points, or 0.38%, to settle at Metropolitan Bank (+11 points). Stocks to close at Rs9.20. Foreign institutional drives her “insane” sometimes, but she admires 42,207 points. Arif Habib Limited, in its that contributed negatively were Fauji investors were net buyers of Rs618.6 her spirit. The singer split from estranged husband report, stated that the market traded Fertiliser (-12 points), Millat Tractors million worth of shares during the trad- Brandon Blackstock over the summer and admits range bound, although it remained pos- (-11 points), Sui Northern Gas Pipelines ing session, according to data compiled she’s now constantly worrying about the former cou- itive during the day, but lacked excite- (-8 points), Pakistan State Oil (-7 points) by the National Clearing Company of ple’s children - daughter River, six, and four-year-old ment from investors to make a forward and Engro Fertilisers (-6 points). Overall, Pakistan. Remington. But she’s really impressed with how well they are coping so far and admires how strong her Remittances from Saudi Arabia surge as expats help families in lockdown daughter has been. “My little girl is so independent and full on, it drives me insane, and sometimes I cry Bureau Report this year as workers struggled to cope up to 70 percent recently, and the billion between January and October at night,” Kelly says. “But also at the same time, you RIYADH with the impact of the global health unemployment rate led by COVID-19 2019. Coronavirus travel restrictions don’t really want to break their little spirit because Expats in Saudi Arabia sent SR123.4 crisis. Expat workers make up three- has also increased in countries such as were introduced in the Kingdom in it’s like, ‘You’re a force and that’s who you are...’” billion ($32.9 billion) in remittances quarters of the 13.6 million workers in India and the Philippines, which are March, leading to a 41.7 percent drop And she reveals River and Remington are trying to the Kingdom, with most coming from the countries forming the majority of in funds transferred overseas by Saudi do their part to help her stay sane during the Covid- months of this year, a rise of 18.58 per- countries such as Syria, India, Pakistan, the expat population in the Kingdom. nationals in April compared with the 19 pandemic, by always wearing their face masks. tocent their compared home countries with 2019. in the The first surge 10 Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Sri “Therefore, we believe that increased same month last year. While domestic “My kids are fine with the masks,” the Since U Been in payments came as foreign work- Lanka. Figures from the Saudi Central remittances are due to rising unem- travel resumed in late May, funds sent Gone hitmaker says proudly. “My kids love it (wearing United States adds ers in the Kingdom looked to support Bank (SAMA) showed that while remit- - overseas by Saudi nationals still fell 52 masks) because it’s Spider-Man and unicorns. I can their families during the coronavirus tances by expats in the Kingdom rose ditions back in the home countries of percent that month compared with get them to wear them because they’re fun.” And she China’s SMIC and pandemic. The growth is despite fore- by 18.58 percent year-on-year between ploymentexpats.” He and said difficult another economic reason conwhy tries to keep her children in a positive place with a casts from the World Bank in April January and October, the biggest spike expats may have been sending more by 17 percent in June, before reducing little help from their favourite superheroes. “I do use CNOOC to Defense estimating that remittances to low- was in June when the monthly amount funds home was because their surplus Mayto declines 2019. Remittancesagain for the brieflyremainder spiked of superpowers because they love them. (I tell them), and middle-income countries would surged 60 percent compared with June income had increased as a result of the year. Al-Sudairi said that the drop ‘Use your powers for good’,” she adds. VoM blacklist decline by 19.6 percent in the Middle 2019. July also witnessed a rise of 32 being unable to travel or spend as much in Saudis forwarding money out of the Bureaau Report East and North Africa (MENA) region percent, while August, September, and as normal due to COVID-19 restrictions. country was also due to the pandemic Dua Lipa: Women in WASHINGTON October saw monthly levels increase “Once the unemployment risks recede and travel restrictions. “This affected The Trump administration on 24.7 percent, 28.5 percent, and 19.2 for expats in KSA, as well as in home tourism and medical treatment-re- music face so much more Thursday added China’s top chip- percent, respectively, compared with countries, this level should normalize in lated remittances. Even the business- maker, SMIC, and oil giant CNOOC to the equivalent months last year. Mazen our view,” Al-Sudairi added. While the related remittances were impacted in criticism than men a blacklist of alleged Chinese military Al-Sudairi, head of research at Riyadh- expats’ remittances increased in the 10- the earlier months of lockdown due to companies, drawing condemnation month period, the relative amount sent from Beijing as President-elect Joe Rajhi Capital, told Arab News: “Debt abroad by Saudi nationals declined by was “expecting the trend to be better Biden prepares to take office. The basedto GDP financial (gross domestic services product) company ratio Al 17.5 percent to $12.58 billion during negativenext year” confidence.” once international He added that travel he Department of Defense designated in emerging economies has increased the same period, compared with $10.38 resumed. a total of four additional compa- nies as owned or controlled by the Chinese military, including China Ukraine-China trade ties continue to grow amid COVID-19, says Construction Technology Co Ltd and China International Engineering trade leader Consulting Corp. The move, first re- Bureau Report a high degree of processing and high ment are priority areas of cooperation. ported by Reuters on Sunday, takes KIEV added value,” the trade leader said. The China-Ukrainian Business Council to 35 the total number of blacklisted Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Chyzhykov said aviation, energy, logis- was established in September 2010 as companies. While the list did not trade between Ukraine and China tics, mechanical engineering, food and a permanent platform for communica- initially trigger any penalties, a re- has seen positive dynamics this agricultural industries, and the design tion and interaction between the busi- cent executive order by Republican year, a Ukrainian trade leader said and manufacture of power plant equip- ness circles of the two countries. President Donald Trump will pre- Wednesday. Gennady Chyzhykov, NEW YORK vent U.S. investors from buying the president of the Ukrainian Chamber Dua Lipa believes female musicians face “so much more firms’ securities from late next year. of Commerce and Industry, made the criticism” than their male counterparts. The ‘Don’t Start In Beijing, a foreign ministry spokes- remarks at a video conference of the Now’ hitmaker has insisted she feels the need to hold woman said China opposed U.S. Chinese-Ukrainian Business Council herself to a higher standard than many of her male efforts to suppress its companies, on Wednesday. Chyzhykov said China pop rivals, because the music industry often writes adding that Washington’s moves became one of Ukraine’s largest trade female artists off as “manufactured”. In a preview clip run counter to principles of market partners in 2019 and bilateral trade of her interview on ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ - which will competition. “The U.S. should stop turnover amounted to about 13 bil- air this Sunday (06.12.20), she said: “As a female art- abusing national power and national lion U.S. dollars. In the first half of ist, especially in the pop genre, people immediately security concepts to suppress foreign 2020, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, think you’re manufactured … no one believes that you companies,” Hua Chunying told a trade turnover between the two coun- write these songs yourself. “We’re met with so much regular news briefing on Friday. In a tries increased by 20 percent year on more criticism in terms of like what we wear, what stock market statement, SMIC said it year, while Ukraine’s exports to China we’re doing, what the performance looks like, how strongly opposed the decision, which increased by 70 percent. “The cur- we’re dancing, how we’re singing, if we’re singing.” reflected a fundamental misunder- rent goods trade turnover between Dua’s comments come after the 25-year-old singer standing by the U.S. administration Ukraine and China can be significantly made similar claims during a separate interview last of the end-uses of its business and increased, and Ukraine will have some- month. She said at the time: “That’s just being a woman technology. thing to offer China in terms of exports in the industry. A lot of people see it, particularly in pop of high-tech products, products with music, that you’re manufactured or whatever, so you have this underlying pressure or anxiety to constantly prove [yourself] to people, especially when you write your own lyrics. “You have to work a little bit harder to be taken seriously.” Dua added that whilst making her self-titled debut album, she felt she “needed to prove” PCB CEO expresses disappointment after squad denied Haas strengthens Ferrari that she “was not just going to sit there in the room and wait for somebody to write a song for me”. The permission to train ties with Resta move ‘Levitating’ hitmaker also spoke about standing up for Staff Report it is disappointing that NZ herself against sexism in the industry, as she recalled Karachi health ministry has not made Bureau Report basis for both parties to benefit one instance when a director asked her to wear a skirt Pakistan Cricket Board (CEO) public the results of team’s JEDDAH from any possible synergy, con- during a music video. VoM Wasim Khan has firmly ex- fourth COVID-19 test,” he Chassis engineering head sistent with what is defined in pressed disappointment with added. The health ministry has Simone Resta is moving from the FIA regulations. “With that Taylor Swift debuts Love New Zealand Cricket (NZC) of- instructed the national squad Ferrari to the Haas Formula One idea in mind, we are pleased ficials after the Pakistan squad to complete its 14-day isolation team in a strengthening of tech- to announce that the highly Story revamp for Ryan was disallowed to train in man- period at the hotel and they nical ties after the U.S.-owned rated Simone Resta will move aged isolation and quarantine will not train during isolation team signed Mick Schumacher to strengthen the American Reynolds’ Match commercial (MIQ). 44 members out of 54 which will end of December for next season. Schumacher, team’s technical department as have reportedly tested nega- 8. New Zealand DG Health Dr. son of seven times world cham- from the start of next year. This tive for the fourth time. CEO Ashley Bloomfield said that pion and Ferrari great Michael, is a further step in the process also showed concern as the the Pakistani team has cases members are active cases while is a Ferrari Academy driver and of continuous evolution of the Pakistan squad Day 9 swab of COVID-19 which are likely four were declared historical Haas use the Italian’s manufac- team’s technical department. testing results have not been to spread, so the team cannot (non-infectious) cases. These turer’s engines. Ferrari said “Simone, whom we thank for his made public yet as the team be allowed to leave the hotel 10 members are undergoing a in a statement that Resta was efforts to date, will have an im- underwent testing yesterday. in groups. He hoped Pakistani health check-up on a daily basis highly-rated and would have an portant role within a team that “I have contacted NZC and team would accept the dif- and didn’t undergo swab test- important role in strengthening has reaffirmed its long-term the New Zealand Ministry of ficult decision. 44 members ing on Thursday. Pakistan and Haas’s technical department. commitment to Formula One. Health. I have expressed frus- have returned negative while New Zealand are scheduled to “The structure of Scuderia “It has just strengthened an tration over not being allowed the remaining 10 are COVID- play three T20I and two Tests Ferrari evolves rapidly, stay- already very close relationship to train,” Wasim said. “Further 19 positive. Out of 10, six from November 18 in Auckland. ing ahead of the game,” Ferrari with the Scuderia by taking on team principal Mattia Binotto Ferrari Driver Academy driver said. “As from 2021, with the Mick Schumacher. “Within the Controversy erupts after Chahal replaced Jadeja introduction of new regula- Scuderia, Enrico Cardile will tions, all of us will be facing new now be tasked with coordinat- as ‘Concussion Substitute’ in first T20I challenges that we must tackle ing the technical and human Bureau Reuter seen struggling due to a advantage by the visitors as with pragmatism and an open resources directly linked to LONDON Canberra hamstring injury but off the he was already limping with mind, which is in fact what we performance development and Taylor Swift has debuted her re-recorded version of 2008 A speculation has been second delivery of the 20th a hamstring injury through- started to do with the organi- the design of the car”. Haas are song Love Story in pal Ryan Reynolds’ new commercial for mounted among the crick- over, Jadeja, in an attempt out his batting and had sational changes announced ninth of the 10 teams and have dating service Match. The Shake It Off singer is updating all eting world after Yuzvendra to pull Mitchell Starc, top- been replaced by a special- a few months ago. “It is why scored just three points in 15 her classic tracks in an effort to prevent music industry nem- Chahal replaced Ravindra edged a delivery into his hel- ist bowler. Australian head we believe that our long-term races this season. Their other esis Scooter Braun from cashing in on her back catalogue, Jadeja as a ‘concussion sub- met. At the end of the Indian coach Justin Langer was relationship with Haas, dating driver for 2021 is Russian Nikita which he bought as part of the purchase of Swift’s old label, stitute’ in the first T20I be- innings, it later emerged seen having a verbal spat back to when it first came into Mazepin in an all-new rookie Big Machine Records, and recently sold to an investment tween Australia and India. that he had been replaced with match referee David Formula One, should be the lineup. group. And her Romeo and Juliet tune has become the first The India all-rounder was by a ‘like-for-like’ option Boon by the side of the to see the light of day. “Okay so while my new re-records are with Chahal due to being ground during the innings NOT done, my friend @VancityReynolds asked me if he could hit on the head. Despite break. Former English cap- use a snippet of one for a LOLsome commercial he wrote being hit on the helmet, tain Michael Vaughan and so... here’s a sneak peak (sic) of Love Story! Working hard Jadeja kept batting, hitting ex-Australian pacer Tom to get the music to you soon!!” Swift wrote on social media. back-to-back fours off the Moody also questioned as In the video, Satan falls in love with the personification of fourth and fifth ball. Chahal there was no physio to ac- 2020 and the couple creates chaos. Eagle-eyed fans have came in handy for the visi- cess Jadeja. Netizens also spotted a fallen scooter laying in the street near the number tors as he ends up claiming expressed their take on “6” written on a wall in the ad, leading many to wonder if it’s a match-winning 3/25 and this matter which led India an Easter Egg. Premiering the commercial on Wednesday, player of the match award. to win the first T20I of the Reynolds tweeted the video with the caption: “A match made The decision led to specula- three-match series by 11 in hell is still a @match.” VoM tion, terming it as a biased runs. Saturday , December 05, 2020 The Asian Telegraph www.theasiantelegraph.net

At Covid-19 summit, Around 389 projects worth Ambassador Akram urges a Rs157 bln registered under PM’s collective global response to construction package: FBR fight pandemic “Governments must also commit to PM Package for construction also transparency in all matters related provides for many concessions from withholding taxes to the production, distribution and ISLAMABAD fair pricing of the vaccine,” UNITED NATIONS registration for construction projects under Prime Minister’s The President of UN Economic and Social Council Theconstruction Federal packageBoard of continued Revnue in(FBR) full swing Thursday as 348 said persons that have registered 389 projects with the total estimated cost Thursday called for a “bold” response by the world of Rs157 billion so far. The pace of registration is getting (ECOSOC),community Ambassador to the coronavirus Munir Akram pandemic of Pakistan, which momentum as the last date i.e December 31st 2020 is has claimed 1.5 million live worldwide, disrupted approaching fast,” said FBR in a statement issued here. economies, and left tens of millions of people un- “The Federal Board of Revenue and Naya Pakistan Housing employed in rich and poor countries. “Confronted Development Authority like to proudly remind the public by this monumental crisis, the world’s response at large and construction sector investors that, the Prime must be equally bold,” he told the UN General As- Minister of Pakistan’s construction package for builders sembly’s Special Session in response to COVID-19, and developers is in full swing,” the statement added. The while underlining the need for concrete action. requirements for availing the package are pretty simple, - it said, adding every builder and developer is required isters are slated to speak at the two-day session to register on computer based IRIS Software of the FBR Nearlywhich opened100 world on leadersThursday and on several the response dozen min to on or before 31.12.2020 and the projects are required to COVID-19 and the best path to recovery from the be completed before 30.09.2022. The Prime Minister of pandemic. In his remarks, Ambassador Akram Pakistan’s construction package for builders and developers will address the special session later today, will 2020 whereby a new section 100D and Eleventh Schedule indicated that Prime Minister Imran Khan, who waswere promulgated inserted in Income through Tax Tax Ordinance Laws (Amendment) 2001. The Ordinance, statement to developing countries, as, he said they do not said that the construction package was very vast in scope propose an emergency plan for financial support and offers handsomely attractive tax incentives, adding it pandemic. The ECOSOC chief described global eco- was applicable to both the builders and developers of the havenomic the statistics fiscal space as “devastating”,to finance a recovery with economic from the land and covers both the new and existing construction and contraction of over 5%; over 60 developing coun- development projects. “Builders and developers can avail the having defaulted on debt payments; twenty coun- as commercial buildings. This can be availed by individuals, tries needingfacing acute urgent food financial scarcity; help; over five 300 countries million taxassociation benefits ofof personsthe package and incompanies, respect of irrespectiveresidential as of well the jobs lost, and a 100 million people pushed back into extreme poverty. In this context, he under- International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Pak foot and per square yard basis for builders and developers scored the need for ensuring that a vaccine against entityrespectively.” status. ItThe provides tax so calculatedfor fixed tax is ratesreduced on perby 90%square in the virus becomes available to everyone, every- cases of low cost housing projects. Moreover, to facilitate the where, rich or poor, on an equitable basis, and expresses solidarity with victims of IIOJ&K shareholders of limited companies, the dividend income of those at the most at risk – health workers, the ill the shareholders has been made tax free. The PM Package - ISLAMABAD ties against media in the territory. During for construction also provides for many concessions from On the International Day of Persons with Persons with Disabilities being observed andallowed infirm to undermine– must receive our collectivepriority. “Advance commitment Pur Disabilities, India Pakistanhas intensified has expressed the its solprocess- today ofshould imposing serve as anti-Islam a stark reminder and anti-KashmirSrinagar, the committee measures: members APHC deliber- complete immunity from probe regarding the sources of let guns in IIOJK. The International Day of investment has been provided to the builders/developers chaseto equity Agreements in vaccine (APAs) distribution,” for the virusthe ECOSOC must not chief be idarity with the victims in Indian Illegally for the international community to act aated meeting on the heldissue at of Kashmir continued Press harassment Club in withholding taxes. In order to mobilize investment, a said, adding that a collective global commitment to resolutely for stopping India from further of the media persons in occupied terri- and to the buyers of the properties of such projects subject the COVAX and C-TAP facility was indispensable. brutally disabled by the use of pellet guns tory. Highlighting their commitment to the “Governments must also commit to transparency Occupiedand torture Jammu by Indian and Kashmiroccupation who forces. were and preventing the occupied territory from cause of journalism, they said that if the registration include provision of bank account, ownership documents and approved plan. The FBR System also provides in all matters related to the production, distribu- The Office of the High Commissioner for blindingbecoming and a cruel maiming source of of people disabilities in IIOJK in authorities continued its repressive policy to fulfillment of certain conditions. The requirements for tion and fair pricing of the vaccine,” Ambassador Human Rights, the UN Special Procedure - against media, the media will fight it tooth for temporary registration pending completion of approvals. Akram added. Each government, he said, should be Mandate Holders and the international and nail to secure the sanctity of this noble In order to facilitate builders, developers and buyers, the FBR has established online support setup, this includes a banner encouraged to respond to the peoples’ needs, re- media and civil society have condemned the world. In Indian Illegally Occupied Jam profession.An analytical report released ferring in this regard to the IMF chief’s advice that India for these atrocities being committed muIndia and has Kashmir intensified (IIOJ&K), the process the All of Partiesimpos- countries should spend as much as needed to keep most brutal tactics used by Indian troops dedicated email to address queries and online step-by-step Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has said that guidelines has also been uploaded. VoM to further its nefarious agenda in the terri- by Kashmir Media Service that among the- on the front page of official website, dedicated web page, and withpeople full have impunity been blinded in IIOJK. by the According metal pel to- ingtory. anti-Islam In a statement and anti-Kashmir in Srinagar, APHC measures Gen- lets, pellets, PAVA and teargas shells dur- their people alive and their economies afloat. VoM thelets used OHCHR by security Kashmir forces Report from 2019, mid-2016 “1,253 eral Secretary, Molvi Bashir Ahmed, said toing disable anti-India Kashmiris protests include as well firing as resorting of bul the Modi-led fascist government is attack- to severe beatings, electric shock, crushing of people, including women and children, the leg muscles with a wooden roller, burn- toblinded the end and of disabled2018” in byIIOJK. the Thepellet number guns the Muslim-majority identity. He urged the ing with heated objects and hanging upside inginternational IIOJK in acommunity planned manner to put to pressure change down in interrogation centers. Besides, publication of this report. Amnesty Inter- on India to stop human rights violations bobby traps and mine blasts are also used innational’s IIOJK has report, risen titled significantly “Losing sinceSight thein in occupied territory. In Indian Illegally - - abilities have increased manifold since New guns”, has given a pictorial illustration of newly-formed “Newspapers Coordination againstDelhi started the hapless using Kashmiris. deadly pellets Cases as of over dis Kashmir: The Impact of Pellet-Firing Shot OccupiedCommittee” Jammu has vowed and Kashmirto jointly (IIOJ&K),fight the who have been blinded by the use of pel- repressive policy adopted by the authori- of losing vision in one or both eyes. VoM Kashmiris, mostly women and children, three thousand Kashmiris are at the verge EU weigh options amid Turkey stand-off grinds on CPEC SEZs to play an UNICEF asks for $6.4 billion to help 190 million chil- important role in the NATO members and the alliance has set up matic approach to Ankara has made little progress in resolv- dren worldwide impacted by humanitarian crises a “de-confliction mechanism” to help avoid ing the underlying issues, and some EU members — notably development of Pakistan: UNITED NATIONS and protracted emergencies worsened glob- accidental military clashes France and Greece itself — are pushing for stronger action. The UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF, on Thurs- ally. “When a devastating pandemic coincides Other EU capitals are more cautious, some fearing an esca- Abdul Razak Dawood day issued its largest ever emergency fund- BRUSSELS lating stand-off could see Turkish president Recep Tayyip European Council chief Charles Michel said Friday that LAHORE ing appeal for $6.4 billion to reach 300 mil- displacement, the consequences for children Erdogan’s government once again allow a wave of refugees lion people, including more than 190 million Turkey has not de-escalated its stand-off with Greece and Advisor to the Prime Minister for Com- withcan be conflict, catastrophic,” climate Ms change, Fore said. disaster As part and of to head for EU borders.Michel, who will host the summit, ex- children affected by humanitarian crises its Humanitarian Action for Children, which warned EU members now need to consider tougher options. pressed Europe’s frustration. In October, after a very dense “I think that the cat and mouse game needs to end,” Michel Dawood on Thursday instructed line amidst the coronavirus pandemic, with es- sets out UNICEF’s 2021 appeal, the agency sential support and services through the end plans to assist about 300 million people – said, referring to Turkey’s repeated incursions into Greek offer to Turkey, we extended our hands,” he told a news con- merceministries and to Investment expedite the Abdul process Razak of waters with gas exploration vessels. “We will have a debate utilities’ provision to the special eco- of 2021. The appeal is a 35 per cent increase including 190 million children. Priority sec- and strategic high level exchange, we defined a very positive over the funds requested for this year and will tors include education, water, sanitation and at the European summit on December 10 and we are ready move in that area is that Turkey needs to stop unilateral prov- to use the means at our disposal,” he added. Next week’s EU these views while chairing a meeting support essential programmes in 149 coun- ferenceocations, to hostile mark hisstatements, first year and in office.the non-respect “But the condition of interna to- tries and territories. It is an “unprecedented” summit will be held in Brussels with leaders meeting face- tional principles and rules-based society. “Well, since October, nomic zones (SEZs). He expressed- to-face after videoconferences were held as a coronavirus abad to review work progress on dif- situation, Henrietta Fore, UNICEF Execu- requirements for 2021 are for Syrian refugees things have not been very positive,” Michel noted. “Since that tive Director, said in a statement. “Today we hygiene (WASH), nutrition, health and child prevention measure. One possibility, backed by some mem- time, we’ve seen that there have been unilateral acts that at Board of Investment (BOI), Islam protection. The top five appeals by funding bers, would be economic sanctions, but many states are not Dabiji, Allama Iqbal Industrial City, are facing a child rights emergency in which Democratic Republic of Congo ($384.4 mil- have taken place, a hostile rhetoric has been expressed.” VoM COVID-19 and other crises are combining to - ferentFaisalabad CPEC and zones others. including Chairman Rashakai, BOI, ($1.0 billion), Yemen ($576.9 million), the ence in Italy “the EU Council will have to take the decision Atif R. Bokhari, Secretary Fareena deprive children of their health and well-be- - ing. This unprecedented situation demands convinced.that only the EU EU foreign can take, policy because chief Josep the sanctionsBorrell told regime, a confer it’s - lion),ments Syriapledged ($330.8 a record million) $932 andmillion Venezuela to the a matter for the member states.” “There are not very many trial Cooperation, BOI Asim Ayub and a similarly unprecedented response.” She UN refugee agency, UNHCR, to support deliv- called on donors to contribute “so that to- ($201.8 million). Meanwhile, donor govern positive signals that came from Turkey during these months Mazhar,officials Projectfrom other Director line CPEC ministries Indus ery of life-saving aid and protection to nearly — in Cyprus and on the drilling, the talks between Greece and were present on the occasion. Mr. Da- gether we can help the world’s children get 80 million refugees, displaced and stateless Turkey have not been developing,” he said. Turkey has been wood said that the CPEC special eco- through this darkest of times and prevent a people, in 2021. The pledges were announced challenging Greece over maritime territory in the Eastern lost generation”. As the world confronted the at the agency’s annual pledging conference in Mediterranean, repeatedly sending a gas exploration vessel role in the development of Pakistan. COVID-19 pandemic, new humanitarian cri- Geneva, on Wednesday. Addressing the con- ses erupted in Ethiopia’s Tigray region and into Greek waters. Both countries are NATO members and nomicHe instructed zones would government play an important institu- ference, Filippo Grandi, UN High Commission- tions to expedite work on provision of - avoid accidental military clashes. But a German-led diplo- recent weeks while powerful storms wreaked havoc in Central America and the East Asia, the alliance has set up a “de-confliction mechanism” to help Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado provinces in erneed for our Refugees, support said: now “Refugees more than fleeing ever. conAPP utilities to SEZs, as it would facilitate flict, persecution and human rights violations U.S. imposes sanctions against Iranian entity, individualearly populationGlobal of theseMarket zones. VoM Dollar hits two-and-a-half-year low on risk- Iran vows more advanced are generally prohibited from on trades, shares buoyant transactions with them. In ad- atomic centrifuges under- dition, any foreign financial Jointharsh Comprehensivesanctions against Plan Iran. of institution that facilitates a sig- In response, Tehran has gradu- LONDON of more than 1.5%. The dollar was down ground: IAEA Action (JCPOA), and reimposed Growing prospects for a U.S. economic 0.13% against a basket of currencies, WASHINGTON nificant transaction with them stimulus package and the roll-out of could be subject to sanctions. commitments since May 2019. near its lowest since May 2018. Britain’s The United States on Thursday COVID-19 vaccines boosted demand for FTSE 100 index reached nine-month imposed sanctions against an The move came days after the allyIran droppedhas told some the ofUN its nuclear JCPOA riskier assets on Friday, taking the safe- killing of Iran’s top nuclear sci- watchdog it plans to install Iranian entity and its direc- haven dollar to a 2-1/2-year low versus similar levels. German government bond tor allegedly related to Iran’s three more cascades, or clus- the euro and world shares towards re- week near the capital city Teh- ters, of advanced IR-2m centri- highsyields and - which euro movezone stocksinversely were to close price to - chemical weapons research. cord highs. A bipartisan, $908 billion ticked down to -0.557%. German indus- The Treasury Department said entistran. Iran Mohsen on Tuesday Fakhrizadeh reiterated last fuges at its underground urani- coronavirus aid plan gained momentum that it would punish the “per- trial orders rose more than expected on in a statement that it had des- in the U.S. Congress on Thursday as con- jumping ahead of the rest of the world in the month in October, data showed on ignated Shahid Meisami Group petrators and commanders” in the agency told member states servative lawmakers expressed their the race to begin the mass inoculation this assassination. Secretary of on Friday in a report obtained Friday, raising hopes the manufactur- and its director, accusing the um enrichment plant at Natanz, support.The U.S. Federal Reserve is also programme. MSCI’s world share index ing sector in Europe’s biggest economy entity of being involved in Iran’s State Mike Pompeo last month by Reuters. “Iran informed the expected to tweak guidance on its asset- ticked up 0.17% to within a whisker of threatened that Washington Agency that the operator of the started the fourth quarter on a solid chemical weapons research and purchase scheme later this month. The the previous day’s record high. It is set footing during a second wave of the CO- subordinate to the Iranian Or- would impose more sanctions European Central Bank looks certain to against Iran in the coming weeks - VID-19 pandemic. Asian shares hit a re- - increase its bond buying next week. “We have seen it surge 15%. S&P500 futures cord high overnight. MSCI’s broadest in- tion and Research, which was and months. In May 2018, U.S. Fuelstallation Enrichment of three Plantcascades (FEP) of expect major central banks to remain rose 0.3% ahead of U.S. non-farm pay- President Donald Trump pulled IR-2m centrifuge machines’ at for a fifth straight week of gains, which ganizationblacklisted ofby Defensive the United Innova States at Natanz ‘intends to start in very accommodative over the coming rolls data at 1330 GMT, forecast to show rose 0.82%, surpassing its Nov. 25 high, in 2014. Treasury Secretary Ste- his country out of the Iranian FEP,” the agency wrote, adding quarters as output remains below its a rise of 469,000 in November, accord- ven Mnuchin said in the state- nuclear deal, also known as the that the three cascades were in pre-crisis level - and well below its pre- ing to a Reuters poll. The broadly upbeat dex of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan addition to one of IR-2m ma- ment that “the United States - mood saw the U.S. dollar lose ground to The pound rose 0.2% to $1.3475, a shade will continue to counter any chines already used for enrich- dued,” Elia Lattuga, co-head of strategy other major currencies. “One of the ele- led by gains in the tech sector. Japan’s ment there. Iran’s nuclear deal Nikkeibelow recent dipped one-year 0.22% onhighs, profit-taking. with trad- efforts by the Iranian regime crisisresearch trend at Unicredit,- and inflation said in remains a note. Britsub- ments of the better news we are getting, ers hoping for a trade deal between the to develop chemical weapons with major powers says Tehran ain hopes that millions of doses of the for instance the vaccine, is to increase can only use first-generation European Union and Britain. Michel Bar- that may be used by the regime the attraction of risky assets and that nier, the EU’s chief negotiator, said it was or its proxy groups to advance IR-1 centrifuges, which are less be delivered by the end of the year but reduces the appetite for the U.S. dollar,” efficient, at the underground an important day in the talks as he left their malign agenda.” All prop- Pfizer/BioNTechthe total will depend COVID-19 on how vaccine quickly will it his hotel in London, while his planned erty and interests of the prop- plant and that those are the can be manufactured, business minister asset manager Amundi. The euro hit its only machines Iran can accu- update for national envoys to the bloc erty of targeted entity and indi- - saidhighest Eric since Brard, April head 2018 of fixedagainst income the dol at- was cancelled due to “intensive nego- vidual in the United States have mulate enriched uranium with. er Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, lar and was last at $1.2172, a weekly gain Reuters tiations”, an EU spokesman said. Reuters been blocked, and U.S. persons Alok Sharma said. Britain approved Pfiz

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