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IslamabadTuesday, January 26, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Saima Mohsin: The PDM has multiple Final decision 1st Muslim woman narratives, says for playing XI US prosecutor Shibli Faraz is mine: Babar Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-06 Briefs Pakistan’s PDM has multiple narratives economy is Saifullah back on track ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information The incentives given to the industries and Broad- casting Sen- including the construction sector have ator Shibli Faraz said on triggered an economic activity Monday that the opposition alliance Paki- registering positive growth leading to em- stan Democratic Movement Our Correspondent ployment generation. ( PDM) component parties The incentives given to the industries in- were pursuing conflicting ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-I-In- cluding the construction sector have trig- narratives. In a tweet, he saaf (PTI) government has started yielding gered an economic activity in the country. said Pakistan People’s Par- results in the form of improved economic in- With the industries operating at its full ca- dicators which is providing necessary cush- pacity, there has been a significant increase ty Chairman Bilawal Bhutto ISLAMABAD: MATSUDA Kuninori, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan and Noor Ahmed, Zardari has been insisting ion to further strengthen the social safety in the exports. The exports remained $ 2.3 on no confidence motion, nets. The government managed to put the billion in December 2020, highest in seven Secretary, Ministry of Economic Affairs exchanging the Grant Agreement. – DNA Ahsan Iqbal has reservation economy back on track with introducing years. The exports of textile industry went on this strategy and PML financial discipline and taking politically up by $ 1.4 billion in December 2020, thus (N) leader Maryam Nawaz tough and unpopular decisions. achieving the highest ever growth for any PM, COAS, has been stressing on the “Putting the economic indicators back on month. The cement sale witnessed highest DG ISI Japan grants $19m long march. He said this the positive trajectory was a herculean task ever sale in October 2020. clearly indicates that the for the present government as it inherited According to official press release, regardless discuss opposition parties’ alliance an economy with a major balance of pay- of debt servicing of about $10 billion dollars ment crisis which led to high inflation and annually, the foreign exchange reserves have for weather radar was disintegrated. security low growth,” official press release said. reached about $ 20 billion dollars, highest inori, Ambassador of Japan Economic Affairs. Weather According to the documents, the Large since January 2018. Commercial bank depos- DNA Naveed Miraj to Pakistan and Mr. Noor surveillance radars have Pak wants Scale Manufacturing (LSM) has shown sig- its have witnessed highest growth in eight- Ahmed, Secretary, Min- been upgrade in Islam- nificant growth so far in the current fiscal een years. The current account has shown ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army ISLAMABAD: The Govern- istry of Economic Affairs abad, Karachi and to be fresh start to year. The LSM grew by 7.4 percent in Octo- a surplus of $1.6b during first five months Staff, General Qamar Javed ment of Japan has agreed in Islamabad and a Grant establish in Multan under ber and 14.5 percent in November which is of current financial year against a deficit Bajwa called on Prime Min- to provide grants approxi- Agreement (G/A) on the JICA`s grand aid. US relations the highest monthly growth in twelve years. of $1.7b in the corresponding period last ister Imran Khan here on mately worth 1,986 million details of implementation of Under this project, a new The manufacturing recovery is also becom- Monday. Director General Japanese Yen (Equivalent the project was signed and weather radar is developed in ing broader with 12 out of 15 sub sectors Continued on Page 06 Inter Services Intelligence to around 19 million USD / exchanged between Mr. FU- Sukkur, Sindh province. It cov- Mahnoor Ansar (ISI) Lt. Gen. Faiz Hamid around 3,057 million PKR) RUTA Shigeki, Chief Rep- ers a gap for weather surveil- ISLAMABAD: Special As- was also present during the for installation of weather resentative, Japan Interna- lance and develops a weather sistant to the meeting. Matters pertaining surveillance radar in Suk- tional Cooperation Agency surveillance radar network Prime Min- to national security were dis- kur, Sindh province. (JICA) Pakistan Office and which can cover around ister on Na- cussed during the meeting, a Notes to this effect were Ms. Syeda Adeela Bokhari, 90% of the whole country. tional Secu- statement issued by the PM signed and exchanged be- Joint Secretary (Japan/ rity Division Media Wing here said. tween H.E. MATSUDA Kun- NGO/INGO), Ministry of Continued on Page 06 Dr. Moeed Yusuf says Pakistan is look- ing forward to having bilat- eral relations with the new US administration, which is built around fresh conversa- tions. Addressing an event in Islamabad on Monday, he said number one priority ISLAMABAD: Adam Mulawarman Tugio, Indonesian ambassador of Pakistan is to establish to Pakistan called on Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, an economic partnership, Chairman Senate Foreign Affairs Committee. – DNA while other priorities in- clude tackling global chal- lenges, formalizing security partnerships, and ensuring PML-N formally decides to regional peace. First Muslim contest Senate elections woman US Sources said that PDM leaders are mulling over prosecutor fielding joint candidates for the Senate polls Shujaat Hamza ‘Land mafias enjoyed DNA LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim WASHINGTON: Paki- League-Nawaz (PML-N) PML-N patronage’ stan-born has formally decided to ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan claimed Saima Mo- participate in the Senate on Monday that people who illegally occupied state hsin be- elections, days after an- lands enjoyed the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s comes first nouncing that it would not (PML-N) patronage. Chairing a meeting of govern - federal Mus- participate in the polls ment spokespersons and party leaders, he opined: lim woman owing to the legitimacy of “Nobody can encroach upon state land without polit - prosecutor in the United the 2018 general elections. ical patronage.” He wondered that the operation to States. Saima Mohsin will The decision, which was clear state land of encroachments is being billed as take charge as acting US taken and announced by political move by opposition leaders. attorney for Michigan’s the top leadership of the The prime minister directed the government spokes- Eastern District on Feb 2 party earlier, on Monday persons to apprise the nation on the anti-encroachment Born in Pakistan, Mohsin was finally given a nod by operation. The current political situation, foreign fund- has been a federal prose- the parliamentary party ing case, operation against land grabbers and Broad - cutor for decades, working committee of the PML-N sheet issue came under discussion during the meeting. since 2002 in the U.S. At- PML-N Vice President Prime Minister further said those who tried to embroil torney’s Office. As an im- Maryam Nawaz conveyed us in the foreign funding case have got themselves en - migrant of Asian descent the message of the par- tangled. “Our stance stood vindicated before the Elec - who is Muslim, she will ty supremo Nawaz Sharif tion Commission of Pakistan,” he added. bring diversity to an im- regarding the participa- He reiterated the government’s resolve to ensure a fair portant position that is the tion in the Senate polls. and just probe into the Broadsheet issue. “We will bring chief federal law enforce- to light every character who inflicted losses on the na - ment officer in the eastern Continued on Page 06 tional exchequer,” he resolved. – DNA part of the state. Inside... Australia supports Pak PARC intends to modernize Gilgit Baltistan’s agriculture development: Dr Shaw – Page 02 versities and other educa- ANF seizes 2037.522 Khayam Abbasi tional institutions. kg drugs, 120 liters These young alumni con- chemical ISLAMABAD: The Austral- tribute to Pakistan’s bright – Page 03 ian High Commissioner to future and build on their Government should Pakistan, Dr Geoffrey Shaw links with Australia. Dr. immediately revoke marked Australia Day (26 Geoffrey Shaw further said SRO 237: Sardar Yasir January) with a special mes- that Australia is a supporter – Page 04 sage. The High Commis- of Pakistan’s prosperity, sta- Turkey’s immaculate sioner said “Australia Day, bility and development. defense when Australians celebrate In 2020, Australia has – Page 05 our nation’s achievements cluding our shared love of re-oriented its development and its people, is a wonder- cricket and historical ties cooperation to help Paki- Final decision ful opportunity to reflect on – which provides a solid stan deal with the COVID19 for playing XI is the relationship between foundation to advance the mine: Babar Azam emergency, such as by fund- – Page 06 our two great countries. relationship further. ing the purchase of ventila- The High Commissioner Our strong linkages are tors, supporting Ehsaas nu- China’s Xi warns world highlighted that Australia shown by the more than trition centres and assisting against ‘new Cold War’ was one of the first coun- 80,000 people of Pakistani women in lockdown. This – Page 07 tries to formally recognise origin who now call Austral- has been in addition to our PM Imran calls the new nation of Pakistan ia home, the High Commis- long-running development for fair distribution in 1947. Since then, the sioner added. cooperation to better man- of vaccine relationship has strength- And many Pakistani stu- age scarce water resources, – Page 08 ened and deepened. We dents choose to study in have much in common – in- Australia’s high quality uni- Continued on Page 06 IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Tuesday, January 26, 2021 Police arrest Briefs eight drug Agha Siraj PARC intends to modernize paddlers accepts DNA Naqvi’s ATTOCK: Police have ar- Gilgit Baltistan’s agriculture rested eight accused from resignation different areas for their al- Chairman CDA said that the process of actions against the encroachments will leged involvement in drug peddling and possessing DNA be continued without any break. Strict action should be taken against those illegal fire arms besides KARACHI: Speaker Sindh recovering 30 litre liquor, Assembly (SA) Agha Siraj who have grabbed the government’s land and forest’s land, he added three pistols and 750 gram Durrani on Monday accepted charas has been recovered the resignation of Pakistan from their possession. Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Separate cases have been Firdous Shamim Naqvi as the registered against them provincial assembly’s opposi- . Those arrested include tion leader. Firdous Shamim Tanveer Hussain , Ahmad Naqvi was asked by Prime Sultan , Shahidullah , Abdul Minister Imran Khan to step Sattar , Matiullah , Jam- shed Khan , Sanobar Khan down as the Leader of the Op- and Ikram. Meanwhile, a position in the Sindh Assem- meeting of District Peace bly, earlier this month. The Committee was held which requisition to notify Haleem was presided over by ASP Adil Sheikh as PA opposition Muhammad Jawad Ishaq . leader would be submitted On the other hand Special on Monday by the PTI law- Desks have been set up in makers. According to sources all the police stations, po- Muttahida Qaumi Movement lice check posts and at po- Pakistan (MQM-P) leader- lice headquarters Attock to ship had expressed reserva- facilitate people. tions over the nomination of Haleem Adil Sheikh for the position. Naqvi had said in a EFP to hold statement that he tendered “Employer resignation as the Sindh As- sembly’s opposition leader of the Year and he had also sent the copy of his resignation to Award” the prime minister through WhatsApp. He had said that DNA the responsibility of the oppo- sition leader was given by the KARACHI: Employers’ Fed- PTI leadership. Naqvi also eration of Pakistan (EFP), congratulated Haleem Adil of the Centre.Intending tocollab- certified laboratories, Mombasa research is also included. PARC erate income for the poor farm- is holding its well sought Sheikh for being appointed Rana Farrukh orate in the areas of Horticulture grass production technology for will also open a PATCO display ers. At this occasion Mr. Mesam and prestigious event “Em- as the new opposition leader. research, chairman sought for es- high milk production in animals, center at GB. Minister further asked for cooperation in training ployer of the Year Award ISLAMABAD: Agriculture Minis- tablishment of high value fruit/dry certified seeds of crops were dis- visited Livestock and fisheries of GB locals at NARC, continuous 2019-20” for the 8th year ter for GB Mr. Muhammad Kazim fruit orchards and high tech veg- cussed for future collaboration. departments and showed great functioning of PARC-MARC Skar- on March 16, 2021, at Ka- 4 witnesses Mesam arrived at PARC National etable farms with improved yield After briefing they visited NIGAB interest in different activities and du and research sharing of water rachi. This event provides record Agricultural Research Centre on so that the local production could which is brilliantly working in the laparoscopic models in sheep and management and crop production a platform and an opportu- 24thJanuary, 2021 where he was reduce import bills. GB is a high agricultural research of plants, an- goats. Chairman stressed on the technologies. He praised the work nity to recognize companies statements in warmly welcomed by Chairman potential area for olive cultivation imals and microbes and recently participation of local women in done by institutes and continued that have created a stimu- PARC Dr. Muhammad Azeem therefore in future olive produc- it has handed over 50,000 Potato the development of Angora Rabbi- the same eagerness for future lating and supportive work Asif case Khan. tion with the help of PARC will tubers to GB Agriculture Depart- try at GB and also told him about collaboration of GB Agriculture environment that fosters employee engagement, re- LAHORE: Four witnesses Dr. Muhammad Azeem khan led also be made possible. PARC will ment for disease free potato pro- the bright future of trout fish farm- Department with PARC, so the him to various institutes of NARC assist GB Agriculture in promot- duction and research. Whereas ing. These trainings of farmer in GB farming community could also sulting in the most produc- have recorded their state- tive and rewarding working ments to the National Ac- and briefed him thoroughly about ing low cost farming in the region. various crop seeds were also giv- fish hatchery and rabbitry will be get benefit from PARC research the establishment and objectives Establishment of quality check en in which banana tissue culture conducted by PARC that will gen- works. environment possible. countability Bureau (NAB) “It will also provide an oppor- in connection with the assets tunity to the winners to pres- beyond income case against ent their success stories and Pakistan Muslim League MOU signed for measures taken to meet the Nawaz (PML-N) senior lead- Rear Admiral Abid takes over challenges of the COVID-19 er Khawaja Muhammad Asif. pandemic and its implication Another progress was made ending violence on business and economic in assets beyond income case as Commander Logistics sustainability and employ- against Khawaja Asif as four ment”. This was informed witnesses recorded their state- against women by Zaki Ahmed Khan, Vice ments to the anti-corruption President & Focal Person of with Australian High Commis- EFP in a press statement. watchdog. According to NAB DNA sion, Islamabad. As per terms documents, a bank peon in La- Zaki Ahmed Khan disclosed and conditions, Oxfam will that this year, there would hore had submitted over Rs28 KARACHI: Mohammad Ali hold reflection sessions with million to the bank account of be nine contest areas such Jinnah University, Karachi the students and teachers. as corporate & general man- Khawaja Asif following the or- (MAJU) and OXFAM Paki- Both the institutions agreed ders of senior officers. It stated agement, human resource stan signed a memorandum to strengthen the Harassment management & employment that the nephew of Khawaja of understanding (MOU) for Complaint Cell in line with Asif, Khawaja Sultan, had sub- practices, labor laws & core “Ending Violence Against HECs Policy on Protection ILS compliance, working mitted Rs20 million to his bank Women and Girls Through Against Gender Harassment. account after being told by his conditions-health and safety Education and Entertain- MAJU also agreed to cooper- at work, corporate social re- paternal uncle. A senior politi- ment” at MAJU. The purpose ate with Oxfam in paintings sponsibility, training & skill cal worker Rana Abdul Waheed of this MOU is to set forth the wall murals in the institute development initiatives, com- had submitted Rs30 million framework for a collaboration reflecting various dimensions pliance with social protection to Asif’s account and told the between two organizations in of gender-based violence, floors, strategic alignment NAB that the money was given the areas of gender-based vi- gender stereotypes and with SDGs, women empow- to him by Asif. – DNA olence through education in gender power imbalances. erment & response to COV- parallel with entertainment Project Coordinator, Oxfam ID-19 challenge. approach in the university do- Sadaf Zakaullah, Associate Separate main. The MOU was signed Dean, Faculty of Computer by the Dr. Areeb Ahmed, Di- Science, Dr. Shoukat Wasi, Family women rector, Quality Enhancement Associate Dean, Business passage Cell, MAJU and Sartaj Abba- Administration, Dr. S.M. No- KARACHI: Rear Admiral Abid Hameed has taken over the Logistic Command of Pakistan Navy (PN) in an im- thrashed by si, Gender Specialist, Oxfam. man Shah, HoD, Computer pressive change of Command ceremony held at PN Dockyard. He took over the command from Rear Admiral unknown allocated It is mentioned here that Ox- Science Department, Dr. S. Adnan Khaliq, said a news release on Monday. Rear Admiral Abid Hameed would now be incharge of Logistic fam is for non- profit organiza- K. Raazi and other senior fac- support to all PN Units, Ships, Establishments and repair/ maintenance facilities of Pakistan Navy. Guard of motorcyclists tion registered in United King- ulty members of the universi- honour was also presented to the newly appointed Commander Logistics during the ceremony. Later, Com- DNA dom and working in Pakistan ty were present during MOU manding Officers of the units under Command were also introduced to Commander Logistics. The ceremony CHAMAN: Separate pas- since 1973 in collaboration signing ceremony. was attended by a large number of officers, civilians and sailors of Pakistan Navy. – APP DNA sage has been allocated at LAHORE: Four unknown the Pakistan-Afghan border assailants severely thrashed crossing in Chaman. The 12- Daraz and IRD a Lahore based family due feet long passage has been Naheed.pk welcomes Wasim to unknown reasons near allocated for women from the join hands Bund road in the area of NADRA to the Friendship Shafiqabad Police Station Gate (Baab-e-Dosti). The peo- as its brand ambassador safety for all as the rate of in the recent past, when the ple of the area, tribal leaders most convenient and trust DNA infection intensifies. family was going to meet and the political parties were Athar Sufi worthy option. You can ex- Daraz also hosted an in- their relatives in Sialkot. KARACHI: With the increase demanding separate passage pect original products with formative session live with FIR lodged by the Shafiqa- of COVID-19 cases, Paki- for the women at the Pak-Af- KARACHI: Naheed.pk, the timely delivery from them”. Dr. Kamran Iqbal, Program bad Police station on the re- stan’s leading e-commerce ghan border since long. commerce initiative of Na- Speaking at the occasion, Manager for the IRD Model quest of the head of the said platform Daraz has collabo- Lauding the decision of the heed Supermarket, a lead- Mr. Munsub Abrar, CEO COVID – 19 Response, to family Syed Ali Murtaza S/o rated with global health de- federal government, the trib- ing name in retail shopping of Naheed Supermarket, discuss the IRD COVID-19 Syed Abid Hussain Rizvi, Ali livery and research network al leaders thanked the gov- in Pakistan, announced its said: “Naheed.pk is proud- model and address questions Murtaza was travelling in Interactive Research De- ernment for accepting their association with the cricket ly associated with Wasim related to COVID-19 manage- his car from his residence velopment (IRD) to spread long-awaited demand and add- legend Wasim Akram and Akram since long time, ment. His expertise allowed situated in Islamia Park, awareness of the novel coro- welcomed him as their of- and now we formally wel- him to talk about the IRD Pooch Road to meet his ed that separate passage for navirus and the ensuing pan- ficial Brand Ambassador. come Wasim Akram as our Model and oxygen therapy relatives in Sialkot. He was women as per the tradition of demic. In collaboration with The agreement was signed said, “I am very happy to chi.” He further shared his Ambassador. It shows his and its importance with re- accompanied by his brother the tribal area is a good omen. Daraz, IRD has distributed in Karachi, at a simple be associated with Naheed. personal experience of on- trust on our brand, our spect to COVID-19 and de- Syed Furqan Abbas, sister- The Chaman border crossing safety awareness flyers in but impressive ceremony. pk, which is backed by over line shopping with Naheed. products, and our delivery bunked myths related to the in-law SyedaKubra Fatima, is one of the major internation- Daraz packages across Paki- Expressing his joy on the 40 years of trust of Naheed pk, “In these testing COVID methods, which he has ex- virus and elucidated in detail Aunt Kaneez Fatima and al border crossing between Af- stan. The two organizations association, the legendary Supermarket, the leading times, for me and my fami- perienced himself exten- how to continue to work safe- her daughter AweenAli and ghanistan and Pakistan. stand together to ensure Cricketer Wasim Akram supermarket from Kara- ly, Naheed.pk has been the sively over the last year.” ly during the second wave. her cousin Laiba Awan. US Foreign Policy under President Biden discussed in Webinar litical unity in the US will be President the counterweight to China. DNA Biden’s priority as his regime must Ambassador Javid said that Biden address a plethora of domestic and in- has a gigantic task of initiating eco- KARACHI: As part of the continuing ternational perils. nomic recovery especially in the era series of monthly webinars on vari- Ambassador Shaikh said that Presi- of the Covid-19. When commenting ous topics of political and economic dent Biden must focus on mending on the US foreign policy, he shared significance, a webinar on “The For- US domestic affairs. He mentioned that the China-US rivalry will contin- eign Policy of the US under President that time will tell how much faith we ue as the US will challenge China’s Joe Biden” was held on January 24, can place on President Biden’s claim economic rise. This will strengthen 2021. It was organized by the Global to rebuilding old ties. He viewed that US-India strategic partnership. The and Regional Studies Center (GRSC), Europe-US ties will play a fundamen- US will also fortify its relations with Institute of Business Management tal role in determining US-Russia Japan, South Korea, and Australia. (IoBM), Karachi. The moderator was relations. When touching upon the Amb. Javid said that President Biden Former Ambassador Ghulam Rasool Indo-Pacific Strategy of Trump, Amb. will focus on multilateral decisions Baluch. Among the panelists were Am- Shaikh said the Kargil episode han- such as re-joining the Paris Agree- bassador Najmuddin Sheikh, Fmr. For- dled by the then US government in ment, issues of disarmament and is eign Secretary, and Ambassador Javid consultation with India created trust expected to take a tougher stance Hussain, Fmr. Pakistan Ambassador. between the US and India. with Russia. Amb. Baluch thanked During the opening statement, Ambas- He further mentioned that to counter Amb. Shaikh and Amb. Javid for shar- sador Baluch said that days before the the rise of China in the region, the US ing pertinent diplomatic insights on election the Capitol Hill was stormed choose India as an ally. In this regard the topic. He was hopeful that these by Trump’s supporters. This affected India was needed to develop pertinent recommendations should be taken the soft power image of the US and its expertise in nuclear fields akin to Chi- up by the government to develop a allies. He mentioned that bringing po- na and that it should be regarded as diplomatic course of action. 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITETuesday, January 26, 2021 RCB Briefs resolves ANF seizes 2037.522 kg 5170 12 private complaints members bills drugs, 120 liters chemical DNA RAWALPINDI: The Public introduced Facilitation Centre of Rawal- All cases have been registered at respective ANF Police Stations under CNS pindi Cantonment Board DNA Act 1997 and further investigations are underway (RCB), received as many as 5762 complaints regarding ISLAMABAD: As many as 12 District Quetta. Motorcycle near Meer Hotel, Joint cepted a UK bound Parcel from a third operation the staff of police electricity, water supply and private members bills were DNA As per initial information, the Road, Quetta and recovered 6 Kg cargo shed located at Allama Iqbal station ANF Hyderabad conduct- sanitation problems during introduced in the Senate on recovered drugs were stored for hashish from personal possession International Airport, Lahore and ed an operation near Water Pump last six months and made all Monday and the chairman ISLAMABAD: Anti Narcotics handing over to some other narco of arrested accused namely Nazar recovered 2.212 Kg Heroin which Station, Hali Road ,Hyderabad, out efforts to resolve them referred all bills to the con- Force Pakistan seized 2037.522 gang. In third operation, the staff Muhammad resident of Quetta. was tactfully concealed in 7x small intercepted a Toyota Corolla GLI while 5170 were addressed cerned standing committee Kgs narcotics and 120 Liters of Police Station, ANF Quetta re- ANF Punjab, the staff of Police packing boxes of decoration piec- car and recovered 40 Kg Hash- on urgent basis. for detailed deliberation. Prohibited Chemical valuing US covered 120 Liters Acetic Anhy- Station Lahore intercepted a es. Sender of the parcel Muham- ish from said vehicle. An accused According to RCB spokes- The bills were included $ 757.78 Million internationally, dride from a Toyota Corolla Car at suspected parcel from main mad Sammar was arrested in the namely Ghulam Qadir Chandio has man, Qaiser Mehmood, the the Guardian and Wards arrested 8 culprits and impound- Chaman, Kuchlak Road, near Ag- International Courier Service operation. escaped from the spot. RCB’s facilitation centre re- (Amendment) Bill, 2020, the ed 5 vehicles while conducting 14 riculture College, District Quetta. Center Lahore and recovered ANF Sindh, the staff of Police Sta- ANF KP, on a tip-off Police station ceived total 5762 complaints Public Complaints (Removal counter-narcotics strikes through- Resultantly two accused persons 1.400 Kg Meth. The Parcel was tion ANF Korangi, Karachi in col- ANF Peshawar in collaboration during the period and ad- of Grievance) Bill, 2020, the out the country. The seized drugs namely Asmat Ullah and Abdul booked for Bahrain. The parcel laboration with Pakistan Maritime with FC(N) seized 77x Packets of dressed 5170. He further Islamabad Rent Restriction comprised of 1063 Kg Opium, 715 Nasir both resident of Quetta were was consisted of 1x Bag and 1x Security Agency (PMSA) Karachi Hashish total weighing 100.100 Kg informed that the board (Amendment) Bill, 2020, Kg Morphine, 58.022 Kg Heroin, arrested during the operation. Wooden Kitchen accessories set. conducted an intelligence based which was concealed in 4x Plastic received 2700 complaints the Right of Access to Infor- 200.1 Kg Hashish, 1.4 Kg Meth- In fourth operation, The staff of Drug was tactfully concealed in raid at Creek Area Korangi Karachi Sack on Road side near FC Post through Pakistan Citizen Por- mation (Amendment) Bill, amphetamine (Ice) and 120 Liters Police Station Quetta recovered bottom of 1x bag. In another op- and recovered 25 Kg Heroin and POC Auragha Afghan Sarhad Bor- tal, out of which 2431 were 2020, the Islamabad Women Acetic Anhydride. 30 Kg Hashish from a Suzuki Meh- eration the staff of police station 1.000 Kg Hashish kept in bushes. der District Khyber addressed within shortest University Islamabad Bill, ANF Balochistan, the staff of Po- ran Car parked near Said Meer ANF Sialkot raided near Govt In another operation the staff of ANF Rawalpindi, staff of police possible time frame while 2020, the Criminal Laws lice Station ANF Quetta recovered Cross, Gulistan Road, District Qil- High School, Majira Kalan Tehsil police station ANF Regional Direc- station Regional directorate ANF 351 are under process. He (Amendment) Bill, 2020, the 715 Kg Morphine near Railway la Abdullah. In fifth operation, the Sambrial, District Sialkot and re- torate Sindh, Karachi conducted a North arrested an accused name- said, CB care center issued Factories (Amendment) Bill, Station, Killi Khan Muhammad staff of Police Station ANF Turbat covered 5.000 Kg Hashish from raid near Madina Masjid, Korangi ly Abdul Aziz resident of ghotki at 3941 birth and 1954 death 2020, the Pakistan Arms Yaro, District Pishin. In another recovered 30 Kg Heroin from a dry the personal possession of ac- Road, Karachi and recovered 18 Kg Islamabad International Airport certificates during the period. (Amendment) Bill, 2020, operation, the staff of Police Sta- nullah located at general area of cused person namely Sakhawat Ali Hashish from personal possession and recovered 810 Gram Heroin the Islamabad Educational tion Regional Directorate ANF Dasht, District Kech. In sixth op- Malik resident of Sialkot. of two accused persons namely which was concealed in plastic Examinations (Prevention Balochistan recovered 1063 kg eration, the staff of police station In third operation, the staff of Khalil Ur Rehman and Ikram Ullah stool. He was boarding for Riadh NH&MP of Unfair Means) Bill, 2021, Opium from Killi Agberg, Tehsil & ANF Quetta intercepted a Yamaha police station ANF Lahore inter- both resident of Qilla Abdullah. In (KSA) on Flight No SV-723. distributes the Pakistan Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2021, free ‘First the West Pakistan Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, Islamabad records Aid Boxes’ 2021, the General Clauses RAWALPINDI: The Nation- (Amendment) Bill, 2021, 102 corona cases al Highways and Motorway The bills were moved by Police (NH&MP) in collabo- Muhamamd Javed Abbasi, ISLAMABAD: COVID-19 cases continued to surge in the ration with a private compa- Mohsin Aziz, Sajjad Hussain federal capital as 102 new Corona cases were reported ny, Monday distributed free Turi, Seemee Ezdi, Syed Sa- in city during the last 24 hours, National Command and ‘First Aid Boxes’ among the bir Shah and Kauda Babar in Operation Center (NCOC) said on Monday. According motorists here at the Islama- the house. Meanwhile, Sir- to an official, as many as 84 cases were reported on Sun- bad Toll Plaza. Speaking on ajul Haq withdrew the con- day while 81 cases were reported on Saturday. the occasion, Sector Com- stitution (Amendment) Bill, He said so far 40,815 cases were reported from the mander Ashiq Hussain said 2020 (Amendment of Article federal capital while 468 deaths were reported from the Motorway police was en- 213), introduced on January ICT. He added that 38,737 patients had been recovered gaged in the welfare of road 20, 2020 from the house. completely. Meanwhile, on the direction of Ministry of users round-the-clock and National Health Services, the district administration of free distribution of the ‘First Six held for Islamabad had continued smart lockdown in different Aid Boxes’ was a construc- streets of the capital to reduce transmission of the in- tive initiative to avoid any carrying fection in the selected streets and other sectors. odd situation during trave- They also started taking actions for violating Standard ling on the Motorway. – APP illegal Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to corona while vis- iting marriage halls, markets and petrol pumps by its in- weapons spection teams. The administration also sealed schools, IRSA releases shops, workshop and restaurants on violation of SOPs. The 31,200 DNA inspection teams also issued notices to marriage halls be- sides imposing fines on owners of different shops. – DNA cusecs water RAWALPINDI: Police have arrested six persons and ISLAMABAD: IRSA on Mon- recovered illegal arms and AIOU asks students day released 31,200 cusecs ammunition from their pos- ISLAMABAD: A vendor preparing Kashmiri tea in a local market. – APP water from various rim sta- session here on Monday, for electronically tions with inflow of 40,200 informed police spokesman. cusecs. According to the Ganjmandi Police arrested composed assignments data released by IRSA, wa- Asad Rehman and recov- ter level in the Indus River ered pistol 30 bore from ‘7 to 8 million children ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has di- at Tarbela Dam was 1470.73 his possession while Bani rected its students to submit only electronically composed feet, which was 78.73 feet police arrested two persons assignments, either in Word or PDF format. This direction higher than its dead level identified as Mohammad has been given as AIOU is gradually switching to automa- 1386 feet. Water inflow and benefited from teleschool’ tion of key university processes. In this regard, university outflow in the dam was re- Irfan and Ali Asghar and re- has made it mandatory for the students of the programs corded as 15,000 cusecs covered 02 pistols 30 bore for children in educational the issue of non availabil- informed. offered in autumn 2020 semester including B Ed, M Ed, each. The water level in with ammunition recovered institutions to continue ity of internet in far flung Later, the Senate passed DNA MA, MSc and BS to submit electronically composed assign- the Jhelum River at Mangla from their possession. receiving their education and border areas, the Uni- a resolution of Senator ments, either in Word or PDF format, on Aaghi LMS portal. Dam was 1173.45 feet, which Similarly, Civil Line police ISLAMABAD: Minister for during the coronavirus versal Service Fund will be Seemee Ezdi stating that The students registered in these programs would log in was 133.45 feet higher than arrested Muhammad Waqas Federal Education and Pro- pandemic. used to provide internet the house was cognizant to (www.aaghi.aiou.edu.pk) and submit their assignments its dead level of 1040 feet and recovered 01 rifle 12 fessional Training Shafqat The minister said the gov- access and connectivity in of the fact that COVID-19 in either Word or PDF format. According to a notification whereas the inflow and out- bore with ammunition from Mahmood Monday said ac- ernment also launched all areas of the country. had adversely affected ed- issued by the competent authority, university would not flow of water was recorded his custody. Morgah police cording to a survey seven Radio School to deliver The government was work- ucation in Pakistan result- accept neither handwritten assignments nor images or as 9,300 cusecs and 3,000 held Bilal Javed and recov- to eight million children lectures to children con- ing on facilitating blended ing in the closure of over scanned copies of the assignments. – DNA cusecs respectively. – APP ered pistol 30 bore with got benefited from the tel- fined to their homes, learning with use of all the 300,000 schools in the ammunition from his pos- eschool launched by the adding, after coronavirus available technologies in- country since March 2020 session. Jatli police arrested government to teach them reached Pakistan early cluding tablets, computers as majority of the students Qamar Zaman and recovered during the COVID 19. last year and the schools and smartphones. did not have access to pistol 30 bore with ammuni- Speaking in the Senate were closed the govern- Now the focus will also be smartphones, 3G/4G wire- tion from his possession. here, he said the govern- ment launched its distance on teacher training, adult less and internet especial- Separate cases have been ment took a range of meas- learning programme. learning and education of ly in the far flung areas of registered against all of ures to make it possible As many students faced out of school children, he the country. them. City Police Officer CPO Muhammad Ahsan Younas appreciated the per- formance of police teams Govt spends Rs 3 billion adding that cracking down on illegal arms holders must be continued without any to control locust: NA told discrimination. ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security and Research Muhammad Ameer Sultan Monday informed the National Assembly that the government had spent Rs 3 billion to control locust in the country. ‘Welfare of Responding to a question during question hour, he said that Rs one billion had been provided by the federal govern - ment while Rs 2 billion had been given by the Sindh, Balochistan and Punjab provinces to control the locust. policemen on He said that no major loss had been reported in the country due to locust attack as effective and timely meas - ures had been taken by the government. He said that three helicopters of Pakistan Air Force with special fitting top priority’ were used for aerial spraying of medicines to control the locust. Ameer Sultan said that dialogue was underway with Turkey to take aircrafts on lease to use to eliminate the lo - cust if it attacked again. “No significant loss to agricultural crops is reported by any Provincial government due DNA to locust attack so far. However, partial damages to few crops were reported by farmers through NLCC in few ISLAMABAD: Inspector districts, ” he added. As a result of effective management, the locust had been eliminated from all 62 affected General of Police (IGP) districts and at present Pakistan was free from locust. Islamabad Qazi Jamil ur He said Locust Emergency and Food Security project was prepared in consultation with all the stakeholders Rehman Monday said that and got approved from ECNEC. – DNA police officials and jawans were assets of Islamabad po- lice force and welfare steps would be ensured for them and their families. After assuming charge as COMSTECH int’l workshop head of Islamabad police, Qazi Jamil ur Rehman has initiated various steps for welfare of policemen. The on viral diseases begins ambulance has been pro- More than 300 virologists, scientists and students from around vided at police dispensary while doctor has been also the OIC member states are participating in this workshop appointed there. Free life saving medicines were also emphasized the need of medical re- genome sequence of the virus and being provided to police- DNA search. Prof. Khalid emphasized the exploring its entire biological char- men free of cost. research-based decision making. He acteristics within a few months of A separate counter has been ISLAMABAD: COMSTECH Interna- mentioned that existing knowledge, the outbreak. established to facilitate the tional Workshop on “Fundamental and text books available could not Dr. Choudhary said it was exceptional families of martyred person- Techniques in Viral Diseases Diagnos- help out in coping with COVID-19. to provide COVID vaccine to the world nel while a special commit- tics” inaugurated on January 25, 2021 It was only research which helped sci- in such a shortest period of time. It tee has been constituted for at COMSTECH. entists to generate new knowledge to happened first time in the arena of timely payment of pension More than 300 virologists, scientists cope with this pandemic. He urged the vaccine development only due to the and arrears to retired police- and students from around the OIC public to take interest in research pro- practice of open science and coopera- men. The IGP said that vari- member states are participating in cess and get involved into it. tion by the scientists around the world. ous welfare steps have been this workshop. Thirteen national and Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal Choudhary, Coordi- Dr. Choudhary advised the nations initiated for the force which international experts from Germany, nator General COMSTECH said that that we need to be prepared for fu - would be further extend- China, Sweden and Pakistan will give good governance, science and soci- ture pandemics – which are not far ed. He said that such steps lectures on different aspects of viral ety connection, science culture, and - by developing our capacity and in- would boost the morale of diseases during the next two days. science itself helped the humanity to stitutional infrastructure. the force and to improve its Keynote address was delivered by tackle with the current pandemic. This three-day workshop consists upon efficiency along with. Prof. Dr. Khalid Saeed Khan of He said that it was the practice of four technical sessions and would con- University of Granada, Spain. He open science that helped conducting clude on Jan. 27, 2021. IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Tuesday, January 26, 2021 RCB centre Briefs resolves 5170 complaints 13 suspects RAWALPINDI: The Pub- lic Facilitation Centre of held during Rawalpindi Cantonment search Board (RCB), received as many as 5762 complaints operation regarding electricity, wa- ter supply and sanitation ISLAMABAD: The police problems during last six on Monday held 13 sus - months and made all out pects during a search op - efforts to resolve them eration conducted in the while 5170 were addressed area of sector H-12 and on urgent basis. According adjoining slums. to RCB spokesman, Qaiser All the suspects were Mehmood, the RCB’s facili- shifted to police station tation centre received total for interrogation, said 5762 complaints during the a news release issued period and addressed 5170. here. DIG (Operations) He further informed that Afzaal Ahmed Kausar the board received 2700 said that the purpose of complaints through Paki- the search operations stan Citizen Portal, out of was to heighten the se - which 2431 were addressed curity of federal capital within shortest possible and to curb the crimes. time frame while 351 are He further directed all under process. He said, police officials for high CB care center issued 3941 vigilance and monitoring birth and 1954 death certif- against those involved in icates during the period. anti-social activities. He informed, the Canton- The DIG stressed upon ment Executive Officer the citizens to remain Muhammad Umar Farooq alert in their surround - Malik had issued special ings and inform the po - instructions to the officials lice if found any suspi - to facilitate the citizen and cious activity for timely ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa called on Prime Minister Imran Khan. Director General ISI Lt. General Faiz Hamid Gul is also present. – APP address their problems on action against them. urgent basis so as to pro- “Safety of life and prop - vide better facilities to the erty of the citizens is residents. – APP our prime responsibility and no stone would be left unturned in this re - Government should immediately AGP recovers gard” the news release said while quoting DIG Rs 353 billion as saying. – APP in six months revoke SRO 237: SardarYasir ISLAMABAD: The Office Police of Auditor General of Pa- SardarYasirIlyas Khan said that ICCI has been pursuing this matter almost for kistan (AGP) has made reunites boy recoveries of Rs 353.5 bil- with parent the last two years but still there was no positive response from the Government. lion during first six months (July-December) of current ISLAMABAD: Islamabad He said that the inflation has gone beyond the means fiscal year. Overall during Shams Colony police on Logo of the halal certification ter almost for the last two years in default. He said that imposition the first two and half years Monday reunited an elev- from July 2018 to Decem- en years old boy with his DNA body should be printed on the but still there was no positive of such conditions would make it consumer packaging, and the la- response from the Government. difficult for the small importers of ber 2020 the AGP office family who had been miss- made recoveries of Rs ing from the area of sector ISLAMABAD: The importers beling should not be in the form He said that the inflation has halal food products to comply with of halal products in a meeting of a sticker, overprinting stamp gone beyond the means and it the condition of printing details of 490.476 billion. H-13. According to police According to data released spokesman , a woman in- with SardarYasirIlyas Khan, or scratched labeling. was not affordable for the con- the products in Urdu language. He President Islamabad Chamber The delegation said that the ma- sumers to buy imported Halal said that the government should by the AGP on Monday, dur- formed Shams Colony po- ing the fiscal year 2018-19, lice that her 11-years old of Commerce & Industry have jority of the halal food products food products at high price. He ease out conditions and allow im- the recoveries from federal son Musaab Bin Umair expressed their great concern are small importers and it was said that it has also become dif- porters to paste information on government departments who was mentally disa- on the issuance of SRO 237 by not possible for them to comply ficult for the importers to con- the packing in Urdu in the form of stood at Rs 91.417 million, bled had been missing and the Ministry of Commerce & with such strict conditions espe- ers that makes it extremely diffi- tinue their businesses with the stickers. He further said that Ha- while in the year 2019-20, could not be traced despite Textile. They said that as per cially writing details of ingredi- cult for them to fulfill conditions current policy because in the lal Certificate should be accepted an amount of Rs 46.033 bil- hectic efforts by family the said SRO importers will have ents and products in Urdu and that were mentioned in the said present covid-19 situation busi- and the condition of printing of lion was recovered. members. to comply with the strict condi- printing of Logo of Halal Certi- SRO. They said that import vol- ness community has suffered Halal Logo on the consumer pack- The recoveries from feder- Following this information, tions while importing halal food fication body on the packaging. huge financial losses. ing should be removed. He said ume of halal products was nor- al government departments SP (Industrial-Area) Liaqat products including ingredients They said that most of the small SardarYasirIlyas urged the Min- that such conditions which are be- mally very low and factories do stood at Rs347.297 billion Hayat Niazi constituted and details of the products of the importers buy halal food prod- istry to consider the request for ing imposed through the said SRO not offer services of customized in July-December 20120- a special team under su- food products should be printed ucts from the wholesale markets revoking the SRO 237 on immedi- would curtail the imports and also labelling in case of small orders. 21 while during the fiscal pervision of DSP Khalid in Urdu and English language around the globe as they don’t ate basis in order to avoid further increase the price of imported ha- SardarYasirIlyas Khan said that years 2018-19 and 2019-20, Mehmood Awan to trace on the consumer packaging, the have direct access to the produc- closure of business or going them lal food products. ICCI has been pursuing this mat- the recoveries were record- the missing boy. This team ed at Rs 84.7 billion and Rs including SHO Shams 39.8 billion respectively. Colony police Aamir Ab- NAB asked to give bas searched various un- Rehman Malik for reviewing The recoveries from the der-construction buildings, provincial and district houses and garbage heaps. details of contract offices were recorded at Various people were in- Rs 6.603 billion, Rs 6.195 quired about the missing with Broadsheet MTI decision for PIMS billion and Rs 5.724 bil- lion in fiscal year 2018-19, boy and finally succeeded ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Stand- tem. “If hospitals staff are satisfied they to recover him safely. 2019-20 and 2020-21 (Jul- ing Committee on Interior Senator will provide their service in better way. Dc) respectively. The family has thanked Rehman Malik on Monday said that all Departments concerned should consid- the police team over safe The highest recovery was genuine issues of employees of Pakistan er the problems of PIMS protesters and made by Director Gener- recovery of the boy. IGP Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) resolve immediately.” Islamabad Muhammad al Audit (DGA) PNR, La- should be addressed on priority basis. Chairman Grand Health Alliance hore which recovered Rs Qazi Jamil ur Rehman and Addressing the protesters at PIMS, Reh- Dr Asfandyar Khan said that if their DIG (Operations) Afzaal 160.369 billion in the year man Malik asked to review the decision demands were not met by the com- 2018-29, Rs 8.851 billion Ahmed Kauser have appre- about the Medical Teaching Institutions petent authorities then there will be ciated the performance of in the year 2019-20 and Rs (MTI) Ordinance for better functioning complete strike in the hospital. He 307.147 billion in the first police team, the spokes- of the hospital matters. He said that said that all departments including six months of current fis- man added. PIMS was the major hospital of federal OPDs will remain non-functional ex- capital where people from far-flung are- cept corona ward and emergency de- cal year. – APP as of the country visit here for treatment ment of employees of PIMS and Federal partment while administration, nurs- World team for it’s response. of medical complications. He said that Government Polyclinic (FGPC) hospital ing college and purchase department PTDC to DNA “Apart from this NAB sincere steps should be taken for better- for having efficient service delivery sys- will also remained closed. – APP adventurists should give details of launch called to ISLAMABAD: Deputy it’s shady contract with Chairman Senate Saleem Broadsheet llc compa- ‘Brand experience Mandviwala on Monday ny,” he remarked. ADB calls for far-reaching reforms Pakistan’ said that his legal team is Mandviwala said thou- Pakistan not hampering any NAB sands of NAB affectees ISLAMABAD: Special investigation. across the country have to build resilient education systems DNA Assistant to the Prime “Whenever I have been contacted him to raise ISLAMABAD: The governments and partment Chief Sector Officer Robert kindergarten level to higher education ISLAMABAD: Digital mar- Minister on Overseas called I have always ap- their voice in the parlia- stakeholders in Asia and the Pacific Guild. “Powered by knowledge, skills (K-12), and for technical and vocation- keting holds promise for Pakistanis and Human peared before the courts. ment. I have exposed should initiate far-reaching reforms to and human capital, the recovery in ed- al education and training. Education tourism promotion and Resource Development My legal team has not NAB’s witch hunting in strengthen the resilience of education ucation will also help to support the and training systems have experienced that’s what exactly the pres- Sayed Zulfikar Abbas received any NAB notice the upper house senate and training systems as they deal with recovery in other sectors.” COVID-19 unprecedented disruptions due to ent government is doing by Bukhari Monday exhort- yet,” Saleem Mandviwala and I will keep on expos - the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and Education in Asia and the Pacific COVID-19 with an estimated 1.7 billion rolling out an inclusive pro- ed world adventurists to said in a press statement ing NAB ill practices in pandemic, according to a new guid- calls for developing countries to iden- students affected by school closures ject -Brand Pakistan- in com- ance note from the Asian Development tify critical policy reforms, such as re- worldwide. Technology has enabled experience Pakistan’s issued here today. future too,” he said. ing days to transform the mountain tourism. The Deputy Chairman Bank (ADB). “With the right resourc- vamping teacher professional develop- distance and personalized learning and country’s image by project- The Deputy Chairman es, strengthened capacity, and deliber- ment, and concrete actions to improve will continue to be instrumental to edu- In a tweet, he congrat - Senate has said that if ing its breath-taking tourist Senate said that the ate actions, the region can put its ed- the quality, relevance, and inclusion of cation post-COVID-19. While education ulated Khyber Pakh- resorts at international level he receive any notice whole country knows that ucation systems on a new and positive education systems over the long-term. technology tools can be a game changer, tunkhwa government and from the National Ac - NAB is only framing op- through online means. path as we settle into a new normal Framed as the three Rs—Response, the note stresses that ensuring students “The competent authority others over organizing countability Bureau, he position members in fake post-COVID-19,” said ADB Sustainable Recovery, and Rejuvenation—the note achieve high-quality learning must re- has given approval for Brand International Snowboard- will consult his legal corruption cases. Development and Climate Change De- outlines specific responses from the main the central objective. – APP ing Championship 2021 Pakistan and now our focus in Malam Jabba, a popu - is on its launch as bids from event management firms lar skiing resort of Swat have been invited to formally located at 2,804 meters roll out the mega tourism pro- height. ject at the earliest,” a senior “Pakistan hosts another officer of Pakistan Tourism successful season of win- ‘Engage Africa policy to enhance ties’ Development Corporation ter sports festivities. Con- Ms Paraiso informed that India and China have a very strong presence in the continent but Paki - (PTDC) said in a media inter- gratulations to organizing view on Monday. The Paki- team participants and stan lags behind in this respect. She further stated that Engage Africa policy is very welcoming stan Tehreek-e-Insaf govern- winners in International in this regard and it will help enhance bilateral ties between Pakistan and African nations ment, soon after coming into Snowboarding Champion- the power, tasked the PTDC ship 2021 in Malam Jabba. lations spanning 54 countries. Ms Parai- further stated that Engage Africa policy that in order to increase our linkages, with transforming the local Our mountains are calling Khayam Abbasi so informed that India and China have a is very welcoming in this regard and it the language barrier must be removed. tourism industry by develop- all snow lovers.. see you very strong presence in the continent but will help enhance bilateral ties between She also talked about a French language ing a brand for local tourism here next season!,” Zu- ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Afghani- Pakistan lags behind in this respect. She Pakistan and African nations. She said teaching program that she planned to industry at global level. stan, Middle East & Africa (CAMEA) at lfikar Bukhari, who also initiate in the near future to help bridge He said the initiative, which the Institute of Strategic Studies Islam- the communication gap between the Pa - heads National Tourism includes Brand Pakistan, abad (ISSI) hosted Ms. Fatchima Elise kistani and African people. Coordination Board, tweet- exclusive tourism portal, a Hassane Paraiso, Founder & Chairwoman Ms. Amina Khan, Director CAMEA outlined ten-year road-map for tour- ed. The five-day champi- of Engage Africa Organization here on . the several aspects of the Engage Africa onship, hosting over 80 ism promotion, a five-year Director CAMEA, Ms. Amina Khan and Policy as envisioned by Prime Minister Im- action plan and national participants local and in- Team CAMEA had an interactive session ran Khan and expressed the desire to work minimum standards for hos- ternational player, was con- with her. Director CAMEA, Ms. Amina closely with African nationals in Pakistan pitality sector, was meant to cluded at Malam Jabba on Khan welcomed her to the Institute and for enhancing between both sides. boost tourism activities in the last Sunday. The tourna- gave her a briefing on activities of ISSI She also discussed several ideas on in - country. All the components ment featured four games and CAMEA. Ms. Paraiso said that the creasing interaction between Pakistani of project would be unveiled of parallel giant slalom and people of the African continent are eager and African people as well as talked at at its launching ceremony, giant slalom for male and to reach out to Pakistan. However, lan- length about creating trade opportuni - he added. Giving details of female participants and guage is a major barrier between Pakistan ties through encouraging investment the project, he said interna- other sports activities to and African countries. While talking about and communication between business- tional experts were hired to promote the snowboarding the importance of African Continent she men on both sides. Both sides pledged prepare the project, which as professional sport in the stated that Africa presents endless op- to strive for establishing lasting linkag - was finalized after holding country. – APP portunities for trade and investment as es and continued cooperation between thorough consultation with it is a massive market of diverse popu - Pakistan and Africa on all levels. all stakeholders. Tuesday, January 26, 2021 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Manufacturing Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti The English-Urdu debate Deputy Editor: Abid Raza the vaccine ABC CERTIFIED Muhammad Omar Iftikhar OLLOWING the generous donation of 500,000 CanSi - Vol: 01 Issue: 259 HE recent debate on social media about the importance no doses, the Covid-19 vaccine created by China, the Email: [email protected] of Urdu that was instigated following the viral video F federal government has announced its plan to produce of two owners of a high-end restaurant defaming their it locally as well. While the intention is noble, skipping me - Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 T manager brings various questions. The video clearly showed dicinal processes to avail a quick solution in the hopes of Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad eradicating the pandemic is a recipe for disaster. The blatant how the owners were making fun of their manager who could risk associated with such an uninformed initiative is bound to not speak English. Social media users instantly came forward risk the lives of many, as can be learnt from the recent fire at to defend the manager and criticized the owners’ behaviors. the manufacturing institute in India. As such, we must take While the retaliation from the social media users was correct another route all the while accepting that getting through this in its context, perhaps we responded because this is who we pandemic will require patience, caution and diligence. are. As a nation we do – consciously or subconsciously – value All vaccines that have been created globally have gone those who speak or know the English language. through the typical process before they are approved for We give value to those who wear Western attire and want to use and mass distribution. Ordinarily, extensive research be associated with those who own a luxury car. This video into the mix of ingredients used, human clinical trials and that went viral across Pakistan in a matter of hours reflects quality assessments are carried out before the vaccine can our social consciousness. We intend to follow the Western be termed as a successful antidote to the virus. Further - culture. However, when one is following too much of it, more, a brief period of observation follows which takes then retaliation also occurs. A case in point is our female into account special considerations for the side effects of celebrities. When they share their pictures from foreign the vaccine or potential drawbacks, if any. If the vaccine trips, they are seen wearing Western attire. The bashing clears all these steps, then only is it approved. against their choice of wardrobe begins on social media. The reason why this is a tedious process is because the in - Many cite they should not be wearing such skimpy clothing tention is to preserve the health and lives of the people and for they are Muslims and Pakistanis. However, we tend to eliminate risks. To bypass this protocol to cater to the large watch Indian and American movies where it is a norm for domestic demand, in the hopes that the difficulties posed by female actors to wear such attire. the pandemic will evaporate immediately, is severely mis - guided. Risking the lives of the people, whether those re - Following the owners’ video that went viral, people began ceiving the vaccine or those producing it, is not acceptable. sharing the importance of speaking in Urdu and why the Urdu We should learn from the failures of our neighbour which ex - language must be preserved. A group of people even planned perienced fatalities due to a lack of technical knowhow and an Urdu mushaira in front of the restaurant. The problem experience in regards to the local production of vaccines. here is the reaction to the video. Urdu is certainly important As a long-term objective, this is something that Pakistan to us all. Its sanctity must be upheld and preserved every day. must definitely hope to achieve. However, the way to reach A viral video should not compel us to try to share the impor- that goal is not to embark upon hurried and rash projects tance of the Urdu language. The same goes for all the regional that will result in the status quo getting worse. Instead, tak - languages of Pakistan that are dear to us and represent Paki- ing the more comprehensive course of action is advised. stan’s cultural dimensions. Turkey’s immaculate defense ESPITE, US sanctions on its national de- of transnational pipelines passing through Turk- Hopefully, it will take Turkey to the top league in Dr. Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan fense industry, Turkey is indeed marching ish territorial waters which will be now protected the field. In this connection, world has already ac- D towards achieving self-reliance in military through the country’s enhanced naval capabilities. knowledged Turkey’s superiority in diverse fields production and modernization of its armed forc- Along with the launch of the Istanbul frigate, the of military production as seven Turkish companies, es. The world-fame of its armed drones & UAVs ceremony also marked the groundbreaking of the including two new entries, have made it to the list (Azerbaijan-Armenia war, Syria, Libya, Kurds), third ship to be constructed for the Pakistani navy of the world’s top 100 defence firms. prototype testing of armed helicopter engine, under the MILGEM project. Turkish president The US-based publication the Defense News (2019- electronic warfare, modern submarines and tanks Erdogan highlighted the “extraordinary” defense 2020) focuses Turkish emerging strength in mili- all showcase its “superiority” against its regional relations between the two countries. He termed tary production. During 2020-2021 the number of “competitors” and “enemies” too. Most recent- bilateral ties as “historic” and “trustworthy” with Turkish companies on the “Top 100 List” upgraded ly, for the further strengthening of its National desire to help each other in “defying” emerging ge- to seven from five. Turkey had launched four frig- Defense System (NDS)Turkey’s President Recep opolitical and geostrategic threats. ates in recent years. Turkey made a big investment Tayyip Erdogan has launched the country’s first The Pakistan Navy inked an agreement with Tur- in improving its naval defences in the last decade, indigenous frigate Istanbul (F-515) and pledged to key’s Military Factory and Shipyard Management increasing the number of warships and military take the country’s navy to a very strong position Corporation (ASFAT) in July 2018 to acquire four vessels and relying on homegrown technology. with five major projects in the coming years. MILGEM-class ships. In recent years, Ankara has not only increased Indigenous frigate is produced as part of the The MILGEM project was initiated in 2000 to lo- its number of vessels and warships, protecting its The US-based publication MILGEM project, a National Warship Program cally design and build a fleet of multipurpose cor- coasts and sailing in international waters, but also (NWP). According to the Turkish Presidency of vettes and frigates that will replace older ships. made self-sufficiency a priority to upgrade its naval the Defense News (2019- Defense Industries (January 23, 2021), it was de- Turkey has built four corvettes so far in line with force, relying on its own native sources to decrease signed & developed with national resources, and the program, namely the TCG Heybeliada, the dependency on outside powers. 2020) focuses Turkish over 75 percent of its systems are of indigenous TCG Büyükada, the TCG Burgazada and the TCG Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s govern- manufacture. The 113 meter-long frigate would Kinaliada, while the fifth vessel, the first MILGEM ment has drastically increased defence spending emerging strength in perform Advanced Air Defense (AAd) and Surface I-class frigate of its kind, the Istanbul Frigate, was and has worked diligently to promote state cooper- military production. During Warfare (SWs), Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASWs), recently added to the inventory of the Turkish mili- ation with native defence contractors. and patrol activities. It is expected to be delivered tary with Saturday’s ceremony. The Turkish Navy has had 112 military vessels un- 2020-2021 the number of to Turkey’s Naval Forces Command in 2023. The MILGEM project was launched to build cor- til now, but Ankara plans to add a total of 24 new While speaking to launching ceremony for the frig- vettes and frigates to be used for a wide range ships, which include four frigates, before the Re- Turkish companies on the ate and welding ceremony of the third ship under of purposes, including reconnaissance, surveil- public reaches the 100th anniversary of its found- “Top 100 List” upgraded “Pakistan MILGEM” corvette project Turkish pres- lance, early warning, anti-submarine warfare, ing in 2023. Turkey desires to compete with its ident Erdogan showcased his country’s capabilities surface-to-surface and surface-to-air warfare, and Mediterranean neighbours on equal terms to claim to seven from five. Turkey in diverse fields of military training, production and amphibious operations. its marine rights in the region by improving its na- modernization due to which Turkey has been rated It will put into service six of its new submarines val capabilities, which are also crucial to secure had launched four frigates among the 10 countries that can design, build, and starting in 2022 with Piri Reis. Turkey is boasting the country’s vital economic interests.The Turkish maintain its own warship in the world. It is indeed a significant skills in Submarine Technology (ST). It defense industry has taken a significant leap from in recent years. Turkey great “ strategic achievement” of brotherly country has already started its Stealth Submarine Project 2002, increasing from 62 to almost 700. Due to made a big investment Turkey which has been debarring from purchasing (unmanned) which will be completed within next which Turkey has become a country that develops modern electronic warfare system, ballistic mis- two years. President also projected significance its domestic industry but also meets the needs of in improving its naval siles and fighter jets by the USA and the EU. of Turkish drones and UAVs technologies and rat- its allies. Being prominent regional expert I term It has multiplier socio-economic, geopolitical and ed it best among the first three to four countries the launching and inclusion of indigenous frigate defences in the last decade, geostrategic effects. It will definitely, further globally in terms of the production of unmanned Istanbul (F-515) and welding ceremony of the third increasing the number strengthen its naval defense, professional and tac- and armed unmanned aerial vehicles. Furthermore ship under “Pakistan MILGEM” corvette project is tical preparedness against any external aggression he highlighted that Turkey will take Gokdeniz, the a “paradigm shift” in the regional security. It will of warships and military in the days to come. It will also protect Turkish blue naval version of Korkut low-altitude air defence definitely, safeguard Turkey’s trade & commerce economy’s commercial and business interests in system into the inventory for the first time with activities, oil & gas exploration and defend its vessels and relying on the Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea and Arabian Sea Istanbul frigate. He outlined his future road map coastal areas from any external aggression. It will in the future. Turkish more than 87 percent trade by narrating that an aircraft carrier will also be also further strengthen Pak-Turkey military cooper- homegrown technology is carried out via maritime ports and a number designed indigenously, following Anadolu Ship. ation in “real sense” in the days to come. Indian republic day: The back day for Kashmiris N the one side, every year, 26th of January, sands of the Kashmiris, including women and chil- employment of cruel tactics. Almost, 100,000 Kash- Sajjad Shaukat is being celebrated by India as the Republic dren through brutal tactics-fake encounters—closure miris have died in the past 30 years. O Day, while, on the other side, the day is being of mosques, shortage of foods, medicines for the UN human rights experts on August 4, 2020 called on observed by the Kashmiris on both side of the Line patients and coronavirus-affected persons, the use of India and the international community to take urgent of Control (LoC) and all over the world, including pellet guns and phosphorus bombs, Kashmiris contin- action to address the “alarming” human rights situa- their Pakistani brethren as the Black Day in protest ues war of liberation. tion in Jammu and Kashmir—“to investigate all cases against Indian illegal occupation of Kashmir. In order to conceal India’s state terrorism, Kashmir of human rights violations, including extrajudicial kill- Although apparently, India claims to be the largest has been cut off from rest of the world. ings, enforced disappearances, torture and arbitrary democracy, acting upon the principles of liberalism Besides, New Delhi also amended a law in October, detentions.” and secularism, yet in practice, all political, economic last year regarding the Indian Occupied Kashmir Amnesty International said on September 29, last and social fields of the country are divided on the re- (IOK), allowing Indian citizens to buy land there. Indi- year that it is “stopping its work in India because ligious and caste lines. an prejudiced rulers’ various other measures such as the government has frozen its bank accounts on Sep- Theoretically, Indian Constitution safeguards the issuance of domicile certificates to more than 500000 tember 10 [2020] for highlighting rights violations in rights of minorities, but in practice, ideology of Hin- non-Kashmiris show Indian fascist campaign. Jammu and Kashmir…the government had sought to dutva (Hindu Nationalism) prevails. And showing It is notable that during the partition of the Sub-con- punish it for that”. complete disregard to the Constitution, the leader tinent, the people of the state of Jammu and Kashmir In the recent past, the UNSC in its meetings has of the ruling BJP party-the Indian Prime Minister (J&K) which comprised Muslim majority decided to thrice reiterated that the Kashmir issue requires to Narendra Modi has accelerated implementing the join Pakistan according to the British formula. But, be settled in accordance with the principles of the UN Hindutva ideology. Now, Indian internal policies are Dogra Raja, Sir Hari Singh, a Hindu who was ruling charter and the related Security Council resolutions, The UNSC adopted totalitarian. Various developments like unprecedent- over the J&K in collusion with the Indian Prime Min- as the world has refused to believe in the Indian story ed rise of Hindu extremism, persecution of religious ister Jawaharlal Nehru and Governor General Lord that its actions are its internal matter. resolution of April 21, 1948, minorities such as Sikhs, Christians and particularly Mountbatten joined India. Moreover, Indian extremist rulers are escalating ten- which promised a plebiscite Muslims, including even of lower cast-Hindus—the an- The Radcliffe Boundary Award gave the Gurdaspur sions with Pakistan to divert attention from the dras- ti-Muslim Indian Citizenship Amendment Act 2019, District—a majority Muslim area to India to provide tic situation of the IOK and Indian internal issues. under UN auspices to the National Register of Citizens show that the Hindu a land route to the Indian armed forces to move For the purpose, Indian forces have also accelerated fanatic groups have been promoting religious and eth- into the J&K. Indian forces invaded Srinagar on shelling inside Pakistani side of Kashmir by violating enable the people of Jammu nic chauvinism in India. October, 27 1947 and forcibly occupied the J&K in the ceasefire agreement in relation to the LoC. Despite criticism of the rights groups, foreign lead- utter violation of the partition plan and against the In a recent statement, ISPR said that on December and Kashmir to determine ers, the UN and moderate Hindus in wake of violent wishes of the Kashmiri people. 18, 2020, Indian troops deployed along Line of Con- protests which killed hundreds of persons—mostly When Pakistan responded militarily, on December 31, trol in Charikot sector specifically targeted a United whether they wish to join Muslims by the police and prejudiced Hindus, Modi’s 1947, India made an appeal to the UN Security Coun- Nations vehicle carrying two officers of the United regime has not withdrawn the CAA/NRC. cil to intervene and a ceasefire ultimately came into Nations Military Observer Group in India and Paki- Pak or India. On Feb 5, While, Indian Constitution was torn into pieces when effect on January 01, 1949, following UN resolutions stan—the vehicle was damaged by the firing, but the on August 5, 2019, Indian Parliament revoked articles calling for a plebiscite in Kashmir. officers remained unhurt. 1964, India backed out of 35A and 370 of the Constitution, which gave a special The Security Council adopted resolution of April 21, Nonetheless, by exposing the myth of Indian claim of status to the disputed territory of the Indian Illegally 1948, which promised a plebiscite under UN auspices the largest democracy-26th of January which is cele- its commitment of holding Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The act split to enable the people of Jammu and Kashmir to deter- brated as the Indian Republic Day is being observed the IIOJK into two territories to be ruled directly from mine whether they wish to join Pakistan or India. On by the Kashmiris and Pakistanis across the globe as plebiscite. Instead, Indian center. Thus, Indian fanatic Prime Minister Modi’s February 5, 1964, India backed out of its commitment the Black Day to express solidarity with the freedom government led by extremist party BJP unilaterally an- of holding plebiscite. Instead, Indian Parliament de- fighters of Kashmir. Parliament declared nexed the IIOJK to turn Muslim majority into minority. clared Kashmir-an integral part of the Indian union. – Sajjad Shaukat writes on international affairs Kashmir-an integral Now, more than 17 months have been passed. But, In- Since 1989, Kashmiris have already been enduring and is author of the book: US vs Islamic dian strict military lockdown in the IIOJK continues. various forms of state terrorism; no Indian soldier Militants, Invisible Balance of Power: part of the Indian union Despite the deployment of more than 900,000 mil- has ever been taken to task. Hence, since the military Dangerous Shift in International Relations; itary troops in the IIOJK, who have martyred thou- clampdown started, Indian forces have intensified the Email: [email protected] IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Tuesday, January 26, 2021 PML-N Briefs formally decides Pakistan’s From Page 01 The parliamentary party economy is gave its approval to Sharif’s back on track decision. After much delib- erations, the party’s Par- From Page 01 liamentary Committee that The press these further met on Monday decided to says that there has also participate in the Senate been the lowest rise in the polls 2021. It is pertinent external debt in the finan- to mention here that the Pa- cial year 2020 and that the kistan Democratic Alliance loans taken by the present (PDM) leaders have started government were used to consultations for the up- retire the ones taken by the coming Senate elections previous governments. which is likely to be held in “Pakistan’s improved rank- February this year. ing in the Ease of Doing Sources said that PDM Business index and the leaders are mulling over steps taken to facilitate the fielding joint candidates investors will also attract for the Senate polls. The both foreign and domestic opposition leaders have investment,” the official started consultations to said adding, “Apart from field joint candidates in bringing improvement in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) economy, the government and Balochistan assemblies. is also focusing to provide Sources closer to Pakistan relief to the disadvantaged Muslim League Nawaz said segments of the society.” that the PDM parties will The official said budget of be convinced to field joint Ehsaas program has been candidates besides appeas- doubled if compared with ing Pakistan People’s Party that of the year 2018. The (PPP) to support PML-N in cash assistance provided to Punjab. A consultation ses- millions of deserving families sion will be summoned soon in most transparent manner to discuss the strategy to in the wake of Covid-19 out- KARACHI: Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam and South African captain Quinton de Kock posing with Test series trophy. – DNA field joint candidates of the break helped to protect and opposition parties, PML-N mitigate the sufferings of sources said. Earlier in the vulnerable segments of soci- day, Maryam Nawaz talking ety. Similarly, the official said to media persons before the Sehat Sahulat Cards scheme Parliamentary Committee is being implemented on fast meeting said, “Now this track basis both in Punjab government will not get any and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Final decision for playing NRO Inshallah. The no-con- provinces which will bring a fidence motion will be dis- visible change in the lives of cussed in the next meeting the people. of the PDM. Bilawal Bhutto XI is mine: Babar Azam has said that he will put up Japan grants this in the PDM meeting.” On the other hand, Babar thinks that it’s not good to be harsh on players as it gives a bad impression “When the PDM feels it is $19m for the right time to resign, it across the cricketing world. “Sometimes getting aggressive is good but off the field not on the will. We will not do anything weather radar field. It’s crucial to execute the plan and back the side on the field,” he maintained under the pressure of an- From Page 01 yone. That time is not far It is expected that this pro- The 26-year-old Babar also dis - the plan and back the side on away. There will be a long ject will enhance capacity on DNA missed Proteas’ batsman Faf ‘Pak must win SA tests the field,” he maintained. march and we will also re- weather surveillance of Pa- du Plessis’s statement that the On the first Pakistan-South Af - sign,” she added. Maryam kistan and contribute to mit- KARACHI: Pakistan captain Pakistan team is mostly de - rica Test, Babar looked confi - Nawaz said people are aware igation of damages caused Babar Azam has stated that pendent on him. “I don’t think to improve ranking’ dent and is excited to lead the now after the performance by natural and hydro-me- the decision to select the final that’s the case as other players KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq be- national team for the first time of the government that is in teorological disasters. In playing XI is on him but coach - are also performing well. Azhar lieves that Pakistan should win the two-match Test series in this format of the game. front of everyone. PMLN the signing ceremony, H.E. es also give collective input. Ali and Mohammad Rizwan are against South Africa in order to improve rankings in ICC “We are quite excited to play Vice President said the whole MATSUDA Kuninori, Am- “I have to lead the side on the outstanding, Fawad Alam per- World Test Championship. Pakistan is placed at the sixth against a team like South Af - Pakistan will apply for the spot while South Africa is at the fifth. Both teams have no bassador of Japan to Paki- field and I also try to select it, formed well in New Zealand. rica on our home ground. The PML N ticket but no one will chance to qualify for the final of the inaugural WTC final stan stated “the Govern- although, it’s necessary to get We always try what’s best for boys are practicing for the last apply for their (PTI) ticket. scheduled to take place at Lords in June 2021. – DNA ment of Japan will continue coach input but the final deci - the team and everyone contrib - week where we played prac - to work together with Paki- sion is on me,” Babar said in utes” he added. harsh on players as it gives “Sometimes getting aggressive ticed matches. We will try to stan to make this country a presser ahead of first Paki - On the other hand, Babar a bad impression across the is good but off the field not on pull the result in our favor,” Australia disaster-resilient, making stan-South Africa Test. thinks that it’s not good to be cricketing world. the field. It’s crucial to execute Babar added. supports Pak good use of experience and expertise Japan has From Page 01 gained from many disasters improve agricultural produc- in the past.” and Mr. FU- Hasan Ali ready tivity and promote gender Remembering Tahrir equality. Growing trade and RUTA Shigeki mentioned “Enhancement of weather investment will be critical to surveillance capacity will to comeback the post-pandemic recovery. mitigate the damage caused on South Africa in the first Square, 10 years on There is significant poten- by natural disasters”. Both Test from tomorrow at Na- CAIRO: After watching the protests mand and stepped down on February dreams for my country. Egypt at the tial to unlock in our grow- emphasized importance of tional Stadium, Karachi. in Tahrir Square on January 25, 2011, 11. I was working in the newsroom time was a distant dream for me; we’d ing business relationship, disaster management. The 26-year-old Hasan took from afar, Abdelrahman Ashraf, 34, at Al-Hiwar TV in London when the seldom visit. My father previously particularly in education Through this grant aid, the to Twitter and post a photo a multimedia producer now based in events in Tunisia started in late 2010. was in the political opposition and and agriculture. Australia Government of Japan and of a pre-series photoshoot Turkey, returned to Egypt to partici- We were following the developments had spent years in prison. He was a also offers excellence in in- JICA continues to assist dis- with the caption ‘Eyes For- pate in the revolution. Here, he recalls there but nobody had expectations surgeon and board member of Egypt’s novation, science and tech- aster management conduct- ward. Mind Focused. Heart how protesters stood firm in the face of a revolution, the thought of [Tuni- Doctors’ Syndicate, but after he was nology. “As Australia’s High ed by the Government of Is- Ready’. It must be noted of water cannon, bullets and tear gas. sia’s President] Ben Ali leaving never issued with another arrest warrant be- Commissioner, I am confi- lamic Republic of Pakistan. Hasan had an outstanding The protests, which marked the explo- crossed our minds. The protests were cause of his political activities, he was dent that our two nations Quaid-e-Azam (QeA) Trophy sion of the Arab Spring in Egypt fol- dismissed as mild disturbances, clash- forced to leave Egypt, unable to return will continue to strengthen Sports Desk season where he took 43 lowed mass protests in Tunisia which es happening in this neighbourhood for 20 years. The amount of injustice the positive relationship Islamabad to wickets in nine matches and had culminated in the flight of Tuni- or that. How I envied the Tunisians in Egypt created anger, poverty and well into the future,” the host national KARACHI: Pacer bowl- scored 273 runs at a strike sian President Zine Al Abidine Ben in my workplace when Ben Ali fled! need. An emergency law of over 30 high commissioner conclud- er Hasan Ali is all set to rate of 98.50. He has played Ali from the country on January 14. Many of them were dissenting Tuni- years meant that justice was impos- ed. Observed annually on AFL c’ship make his comeback af- nine Tests for Pakistan and Egypt’s protests continued for 18 days sians, some self-exiled, who hadn’t sible; at any time a civilian could be 26 January, The Australia ter almost one and a half has picked 31 wickets with until Hosni Mubarak – in power for 30 returned for years and in their nos- prosecuted in a closed military court Day marks the anniversary ISLAMABAD: Australian years when Pakistan take one five-wicket haul. years – also succumbed to popular de- talgic dreams, I saw myself and my with no defence. – Agencies of the 1788 arrival of the Football League (AFL) First Fleet at Port Jackson in Pakistan has decided in New South Wales, and the to hold the National Aus - raising of the British flag at tralian Football League ‘Pakistan’s victory Sydney Cove by Arthur Phil- New Zealand’s new COVID lip. In present-day Australia, Championship in Islam- abad in the last week of to depend on celebrations aim to reflect March 2021. The decision the diverse society and land- scape of the nation and are was taken in the meeting case is South Africa variant wickets prepared’ marked by community and in Islamabad yesterday the pandemic, with just 25 deaths to “self-isolate” immediately. family events, reflections under the chairmanship Foreign Desk from 1,927 confirmed virus cases The 56-year-old toured around the series will depend on what on Australian history, offi- of President Sardar Tariq in a population of five million. Northland region near Auckland af- kinds of pitches are prepared cial community awards and Mehmood Khan. The rep- WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s “We can confirm that the strain of ter her release from quarantine and and the team combinations,” citizenship ceremonies wel- resentatives of the Pun- first case of coronavirus in the infection is the South African variant showed symptoms for several days he said in a video on his You- coming new members of the jab, Sindh, KPK, Sindh, community in months has been and the source of infection is highly before being tested. Tube channel. However the Australian community. Azad Jammu Kashmir, identified as the South African var - likely to be a fellow returnee during Two people close to her, including Rawalpindi Express hoped Gilgit Baltistan, Islam- iant, health minister Chris Hipkins the person’s stay at the Pullman ho- her husband, have since returned that Pakistan doesn’t make Plane crash abad and various clubs said on Monday, adding that the tel,” Hipkins told reporters in the negative tests and New Zealand’s Di- flat wickets. “I hope Pakistan were also part of the 56-year-old woman probably caught capital, Wellington. rector-General of Health Dr Ashley doesn’t make flat wickets as in Brazil meeting. Secretary-Gen- it from another returning travel - Genome testing indicates the woman Bloomfield said they probably avoid- this would result in 500-plus eral, AFL Pakistan ler just before leaving quarantine. may have contracted the virus from a ed contracting the illness because of runs total and drawn matches, kills football The woman, who recently returned ISLAMABAD: Former pacer Chaudhry Zulfiqar Ali person on the same floor of the hotel the type of infection. which we don’t want to see,” from Europe, tested positive on who tested positive two days before “She didn’t talk about respiratory Shoaib Akthar believes that also presented the one he said. Akhtar, who bagged players Saturday, 10 days after she com - she left quarantine, he said. symptoms, it was more muscle aches, Pakistan team’s win against year report of the AFP. 178 wickets in 46 Tests, feels pleted her compulsory two weeks “The two people occupied rooms in so she may not have been sharing or South Africa in the two-match After the meeting, Pres- in isolation at a hotel in the city of close proximity to each other on the spreading the virus much,” he said. Test series beginning Tues- that the spinners can prove Web Desk ident Sardar Tariq Me- Auckland. The case represents the same floor of the Pullman hotel and “I don’t think that’s peculiar to day, would depend on the kind vital in the series. “We can put hmood Khan told the first time the virus has breached a I’m advised by officials that they’re this variant, it’s just how it was ex - of wickets the hosts prepare in two three spinners as they LONDON: Four players and media that the various quarantine facility in more than two confident that the infection was a pressed in this woman.” The World for the games. “South Africa will prove beneficial against the president of Brazilian issues were discussed in months, after New Zealand elim - direct one and that there’s no other Health Organization has said there is is touring Pakistan after 14 the South African team, but football club Palmas have the meeting, including inated community spread of the missing link in between those two no clear evidence the South African years which is great news for this is what the head coach died in a plane crash in the the holding of the Na - virus. The Pacific nation has been people,” Hipkins added, urging trav- variant leads to more severe disease the whole nation. I think Paki- Misbah ul Haq and team man- northern state of Tocantins. tional Australian Football widely praised for its handling of ellers who stayed at the same hotel or a higher death rate. stan’s chances of winning the agement has to decide. – APP The accident occurred League Championship when the plane suddenly and amendments to the plunged to the ground at the current AFL constitution end of the runway while on and other issues. “Na- takeoff, the club reported tional Australian Foot- in a statement. The players ball League Champion- were on their way to Goia- Russia: Putin slams pro-Navalny protests nia, in the central region of ship will be played in the last week of March. Ten framework of the law is not only Russia after five months in Ger- the country, to play a match oreign esk against Vila Nova. Brazilian teams from across the F D counterproductive but also dan- Top EU envoy to visit Russia many spent recovering from an media reported that the gerous,” he said. “In the history BRUSSELS: EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell will vis - alleged poisoning he blames on country will take part in MOSCOW: President Vladimir players were traveling in a of our country, we have repeat- it Moscow early next month to press the Kremlin on the the Kremlin. The Kremlin says it the championship, includ- Putin has described mass pro- private plane because they edly encountered situations when arrest of Alexey Navalny, diplomats have said, as Brussels has seen no evidence that Naval- ing two teams from Pun - tests held at the weekend de- had tested positive for COV- the situation went far beyond the weighs fresh sanctions. “Borrell will go to Moscow in early ny was poisoned. After landing in jab, Khyber Pakhtunkh- manding the release of Alexey ID-19, that Sunday would be law, and shook our society and February to deliver a clear message from the EU,” a senior Moscow and being immediately wa, Balochistan, Sindh, Navalny as illegal and dangerous, their last day of isolation, the state, where not only people diplomat told AFP, despite earlier calls from several mem - arrested, he was soon jailed for Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad as he faces mounting pressure and the rest of the players who were engaged in it suffered ber states for the trip to be scrapped. The visit was confirmed 30 days over alleged parole vio- Jammu and Kashmir and from the West and thousands would travel on a commer- but also those people who had during a meeting in Brussels where foreign ministers from the lations relating to a case dating Islamabad,” President an- of Russians over the leading cial flight. The victims were nothing to do with it. “All these 27 nations debated their response to the arrest of Kremlin crit- back to 2014 over embezzlement nounced. “The champion- Kremlin critic’s arrest. Putin on identified as president Lu- events about which I just talked ic Navalny and crackdown on demonstrators. “Sanctions are a charges which Navalny believes ship will be played under Monday fielded questions from cas Meira and players Lucas about – no one should use them possible tool, but it is necessary to wait to see what happens in were politically motivated. the auspices of Australian students in a video call from his Praxedes, Guilherme Noé, trying to reach their ambitious Moscow,” a second diplomat said. European diplomats had ear- Meanwhile, Navalny’s allies called Football League Paki- Zavidovo residence after tens Ranule and Marcus Moli- goals and objectives, especial- lier said Brussels was expected to hold off on sanctions until for more demonstrations across of thousands of Russians demon- nari, as well as the pilot. stan and AFL rules on a ly in the field of politics. This is Navalny goes to court on February 2 to see if the Kremlin puts Russia on January 31 – Sunday – strated against Navalny’s deten- There were no survivors, league basis,” he added. not how politics is done, at least him behind bars for an extended term. – Agencies to demand his release. Meanwhile, he said that tion in several cities and towns not a responsible politics.” Police If they take place, the protests the club said. the next special meeting on Saturday. “All people have the detained more than 3,000 pro- warnings to publicly call for the OVD-Info protest monitor group would come just two days before Na- Palmas Futebol e Rega - of the AFL Pakistan will right to express their point of view testers and used force to break 44-year-old’s immediate release. reported. Navalny, Putin’s most valny is due in court on February 2, tas was founded in 1997 be held in March. – APP within the framework of the law. up the rallies, which saw people Several protesters were injured prominent critic, was arrested on charges of breaking the terms of and plays in Brazil’s Everything that goes beyond the ignore extreme cold and police in clashes with riot police, the on January 17 as he returned to the 2014 suspended sentence. fourth division. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Tuesday, January 26, 2021 Bahrain Briefs approves Oxford COVID COVID has vaccine worsened inequality: Foreign Desk MANAMA: Bahrain has Oxfam granted emergency approv- al for the use of a corona- Foreign Desk virus vaccine produced by the UK’s AstraZeneca drug LONDON: It could take more company in collaboration than 10 years for the world’s with Oxford University. poorest people to recover The National Health Regula- from the economic fallout tory Authority (NHRA) ap- of the ongoing COVID-19 in- proved the vaccine on Mon- duced pandemic, according day, according to Bahrain’s to a new report published on state news agency. Monday by Oxfam Interna- Approval was based on a tional, urging governments study carried out by NHRA to act fast and “set concrete, in participation with the time-bound targets to reduce clinical research committee inequality”. At the same time, and the health ministry im- the recession is over for the munization committee, Bah- world’s richest billionaires rain News Agency reported. who have recouped their With a population of 1.6 mil- losses within nine months lion, the small country has since the pandemic began reported more than 99,800 spreading across the globe, cases and 367 deaths, ac- the United Kingdom-based cording to a tally by Johns charity said. “The deep di- Hopkins University. vide between the rich and The Oxford-AstraZeneca poor is proving as deadly as shot is the third to be ap- the virus,” said Gabriela Bu- ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Tunisia to Pakistan, Borhene El Kamel in a meeting with Advisor to PM on Commerce & Investment, Razak Dawood. – DNA proved in the Gulf country. cher, the executive director Bahrain has already given of Oxfam International, add- the green light for emergen- ing, that “the fight against in- cy use to a Chinese-made equality must be at the heart vaccine produced by Sinop- of economic rescue and re- harm, and it was the second covery efforts. “The top 1,000 nation worldwide to approve billionaires, mainly White men, the Pfizer/BioNtech jab. had recovered all the wealth China’s Xi warns world AstraZeneca, whose vac- they had lost … even while the cine’s trials have shown to real economy faces the deep- have a 70.4 percent effica- est recession in a century,” the cy rate, has come under report said. The findings were increasing scrutiny since released as the World Econom- against ‘new Cold War’ last week when it informed ic Forum kicks off virtually on European Union’s officials Monday from its perch in the President Xi Jinping called on the world to abandon “ideological prejudice” and it would cut deliveries by 60 Swiss mountain town of Davos. percent in the first quarter shun an “outdated Cold-War mentality” as he signaled that China will continue of the year because of pro- Nepal’s duction problems. Bahrain to forge its own path regardless of western criticism News Agency did not report caretaker PM the amount or timing of the increase 2.3 percent last year, according to official data -- vaccine’s delivery. The shot Foreign Desk the lowest growth rate since 1976 -- but it is nonetheless removed from has to be given in two jabs, expected to be the only major economy to have expanded in 28 days apart. CP BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping warned global lead- the pandemic-ravaged year. Its economy is also forecast to ers at an all-virtual Davos forum Monday against starting a grow by 7.9 per cent in 2021, according to the International Web Desk “new Cold War”, and urged global unity in the face of the Monetary Fund -- trimmed down from initial predictions by Jakarta records coronavirus pandemic. Having largely curbed the spread of a harsh geopolitical climate, global economic downturn and KATMANDU: Nepal’s the pandemic within its borders, Xi wants to position China risks from a messy technological decoupling from the US. 3,512 new caretaker Prime Minister as a key player in a new multilateral world order as the US It also overtook the US as the world’s biggest recipient of Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli remains crippled by the pandemic. foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2020, according to a UN COVID cases has been removed from the “To build small cliques or start a new Cold War, to reject, report released Sunday. Bolstered by confidence in his country’s governing Com- threaten or intimidate others... will only push the world into country’s management of the pandemic, Xi has made ambi- Foreign Desk munist party, his opponents division,” said Xi in a likely veiled attack on US President tious climate pledges and vowed to uphold multilateralism JAKARTA: Indonesia’s cap- said, in protest against his Joe Biden’s plans to revitalise global alliances to counter as US-China relations entered their worst phase in decades ital city, Jakarta reported abrupt move in December China’s growing influence. under the Trump administration. But the Chinese govern- 3,512 new COVID-19 cases to dissolve Parliament and In a swipe at moves targeting China launched by the pre- ment has been accused of mishandling the initial Covid-19 on Sunday, thereby taking call for an early general elec- vious US administration under President Donald Trump, outbreak and covering up information, while a World Health the total tally to 249,815 tion. Despite being stripped Xi said confrontation “will always end up harming every Organisation expert team is currently conducting a long-de- since the pandemic began to of party membership, Oli nation’s interests and sacrificing people’s welfare”. The layed probe into the origins of the virus. How Biden de- hit the Indonesian capital. remains in office. Chinese leader also reaffirmed Beijing’s ambitious climate cides to handle the mounting tensions posed by China’s rise The count of new COVID-19 Meanwhile, judges in the pledges to slash carbon emissions by 65 per cent by 2030 trade, investment and tech exchanges, as well as stronger will be one of the biggest strategic challenges he faces. cases was derived from the Himalayan country’s top and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 -- both significant representation on the world stage for developing countries. Under Trump, China and the US traded blows on a wide result of swab tests conduct- court are hearing more commitments as China emits a quarter of the world’s green- He stressed the importance of strengthening macroeco- range of issues ranging from the virus to trade, media free- ed on 15,531 specimens than a dozen petitions from house gases. “Meeting these targets will require tremen- nomic policies to combat the pandemic-induced global eco- doms, human rights and technology competition. the day before, with 3,512 independent lawyers and dous hard work from China. But we believe that when the nomic downturn. “We must build an open world economy, Biden, busy handling several urgent domestic crises, did of them testing positive Oli opponents on whether interests of the entire humanity are at stake, China must firmly safeguard the multilateral trade system, and refrain not participate at Davos and tasked US climate envoy John and 10,100 others testing his move to dissolve Par- step forward, take action and get the job done,” he said. from making discriminatory and exclusive standards, rules Kerry with representing Washington. Xi last addressed negative for the infection, liament and call an early Xi also called for stronger global governance via multilat- and systems, as well as high walls that separate trade, in- Davos in 2017, presenting himself as the champion of free according to data from the election was legitimate or eral organisations, the removal of barriers to international vestment, and technology,” he said. China saw its GDP trade on the eve of Trump’s inauguration. unconstitutional. The court Jakarta provincial govern- is expected to deliver its ment on its official website verdict next month. The corona.jakarta.go.id, ruling Nepal Communist Riots sparked by The single-day count of Party has split over Oli’s Turkey, Greece launch COVID-19 cases within the call for a new parliament to course of 24 hours, ending be elected more than a year anti-curfew protests on Sunday, was higher than ahead of schedule on the ba- Mediterranean crisis talks that of Saturday (Jan 23) at sis that his colleagues were in Netherlands 3,285, Thursday (Jan 21) at not cooperating with the starting in Istanbul on Monday. to explore for energy in the eastern 3,151, Tuesday (Jan 19) at government on policy inter- Eindhoven’s central train Foreign Desk “In talks with Greece, we hope that Mediterranean, asserting its rights 2,563, Monday (Jan 18) at ventions. “We have expelled Web Desk station were also looted, issues will be dealt with within the in the region, as well as those of the 2,361, and Sunday (Jan 17) Oli from the party on the media reports said. ANKARA: Turkey and Greece have framework of rights, law, and equity, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus at 3,395. However, the fig- grounds that he was not fol- AMSTERDAM: Protests Dutch rail company NS opened their first direct talks over and that solutions are found,” Na- (TRNC). Turkey is furious that Greece ure was below the number of lowing the party rules and against a curfew to curb the called on travellers to avoid their explosive eastern Mediterranean tional Defence Minister Akar said at is using its vast web of islands to lay new cases on Saturday (Jan was working against collec- spread of Covid-19 in the the Eindhoven station, standoff in four years. launch and welding ceremonies for claim to huge swathes of the Aegean 16) at 3,536, on Wednesday tive decision-making,” said Netherlands have degener- where it said train circula- The talks in Istanbul on Monday, led new Turkish-built ships. Akar further and Mediterranean Seas. (Jan 20) at 3,786, and Friday Pampha Bhusal, a senior ated into clashes with police tion was interrupted due by retired Greek diplomat Pavlos Ap- underlined Turkey’s expectation that Turkey, which has the longest continen- (Jan 22) at 3,792, an all-time leader of the faction oppos- and looting in cities across to the intervention of emer- ostolidis and Turkish Deputy Foreign Greece “respect [Turkey’s] rights in tal coastline in the eastern Mediterra- high during the pandemic. ing Oli. But Surya Thapa, an the country, authorities and gency services nearby. Minister Sedat Onal, are not expect- the Aegean and eastern Mediterrane- nean, has rejected maritime boundary “This is the highest in terms aide to Oli, said the expul- reports said. Police used Eindhoven mayor John Jor- ed to make substantive progress but an and avoids actions that may cause claims by Greece and the Greek Cypri- of cases found in daily tests, sion holds no political mean- water cannon and dogs in ritsma told reporters that if could help ease tensions between the misunderstandings.” ot administration, stressing that their with 3,619 positive cases re- ing as the leader remains Amsterdam, public televi- the country continued “down two NATO neighbours after their gun- Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mit- excessive claims violate the sovereign sulting from the PCR tests prime minister, adding that sion NOS reported, after this path, then I think we are boats collided in August as their dis- sotakis said Athens was entering the rights of Turkey and the Turkish Cyp- held on Thursday (Jan 21), Oli was confident of a legal hundreds gathered to protest heading for civil war.” Inci- pute over energy and borders threat- so-called exploratory talks “with opti- riots. The two sides cite a range of while the other 173 cases and political victory. the curfew which is set to last dents were also reported in ened to spiral out of control. mism and hope” – a comment echoed decades-old treaties and international are based on the results of until February 10 and is the The Hague, Breda, Arnhem, But the meeting adds to the positive by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut agreements to support their conflicting tests conducted at a labora- country’s first since World Tilburg, Enschede, Appel- tone Turkish President Recep Tayyip Cavusoglu. Ankara and Athens held claims. NATO has set up a hotline to tory of a private hospital in Biden seeks War II. In the southern city doorn, Venlo and Ruremond. Erdogan has been setting as he tries 60 rounds of talks between 2002 and stave off a military conflict, while Ger- the previous period of seven of Eindhoven, police fired A Covid-19 testing centre to repair relations with Europe. 2016 that they broke off without mak- many has spearheaded efforts to solve days,” the report stated. to reinforce tear gas to disperse a crowd was set on fire on Saturday And it could lay the groundwork for ing progress in a dispute that has lin- the dispute through negotiations. ‘Made in of several hundred, re- evening in the village of Urk the eventual delineation of one of the gered for much of the past century. These will not be easy as Ankara and Israel ‘closes gional television Omroep in the north of the country, world’s most recently discovered re- Hostilities flared anew last year when Athens clashed over their agenda last America’ Brabant reported. At least local authorities said. gions of proven natural gas reserves. Ankara sent a research ship accom- week. Greece wants to limit the dis- skies’ to air 30 people were arrested “The fire in a screening cen- Turkey’s Defence Minister Hulusi panied by a navy flotilla into waters cussions between the two countries’ approach there, according to police. tre in Urk goes beyond all lim- Akar on Saturday expressed hope that near the Turkish shore which Greece deputy foreign ministers to continen- travel WASHINGTON: President A number of vehicles were its,” Health Minister Hugo de lawful solutions to bilateral issues will claims with EU support. tal shelf borders and the size of exclu- burned and businesses at Jonge said on Sunday. be found during talks with Greece Joe Biden will sign an exec- Ankara last year sent several drillships sive economic zones. Foreign Desk utive order Monday giving priority to US companies TEL AVIV: Israel on Sunday and products in contracts announced a week-long ban with the federal government, on most incoming and outgo- pushing a “Made in America” ing flights in a bid to slow the approach favored by prede- Baku welcomes Iran in restoration of Karabakh spread of new variants of the cessor Donald Trump. The “We will be very happy to see companies from Iran among the companies who will participate novel coronavirus. The meas- order, senior White House ure will begin at midnight officials said, aims to boost in the reconstruction of the liberated areas. That will be natural. Aliyev told Zarif (22:00 GMT) from Monday national production and save companies’ readiness to get in- Qalasi, other probably good areas of the level of Azerbaijani-Iranian coop- economic area, in the area of trans- into Tuesday and remain industrial jobs by increasing DNA volved in the restoration activities. cooperation. And we are very happy eration. He stressed that numerous portation, energy and all the pro- in effect until the following investments in manufactur- “These are areas where would be that during the visit by your officials meetings held at the level of presi- jects which today we are focusing on Sunday, a statement from the ing industries and workers in BAKU: Iran has shown great inter- prime minister’s office said. order to “Build Back Better.” our priority and our companies are to Iran these projects moved very dents and on the level of high-rank- like the North-South Transportation est in cooperation with Azerbaijan ready to engage... We look forward rapidly and now we can have a com- ing officials had been very produc- Corridor and projects related to en- Exceptions will be made for Less than a week after his cargo and firefighting flights, inauguration, Biden is push- to rebuild territories liberated from to engaging in those areas from the mon border a much longer common tive. “We see very good results in ergy infrastructure are moving for- as well as trips for medical ing his priorities through Armenia’s 30-year occupation in the South-North Corridor to the South- border of friendship,” Zarif said. the political area, where two broth- ward successfully. The North-South with executive orders, even recent war. Close cooperation in West Corridor, to other power pro- During the meeting, President Ali- erly countries became much closer Transportation Corridor is working. treatments, funerals and legal though his Cabinet is not fully this sphere was discussed at a meet- duction, energy, Khudafarin, Qiz yev expressed his satisfaction with during the last several years, in the I have just got information that last procedures. A panel of health in place, with the roles such ing between Azerbaijani President year we had growth in cargo trans- and interior ministry officials as Secretary of State still to Ilham Aliyev and Iranian Foreign portation of almost 20 percent, will be able to issue exemp- be approved. The new execu- Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in which is very positive,” Aliyev said. tions on request “for human- tive order should reduce the Baku on January 25. The head of state stressed that the itarian or personal needs”, possibility of skirting rules President Ilham Aliyev welcomed new regional situation opened up the statement said. The deci- requiring federal authorities Iran’s involvement in the restora- new opportunities for private inves- sion came with the country in to prioritize buying US-made tion of Azerbaijan’s liberated lands. tors and government agencies. its third national coronavirus products. Biden wants to “We will be very happy to see com- “The new transportation connec- lockdown, initiated in late limit the way federal agen- panies from Iran among the compa- tions are now in the phase of discus- December and on Tuesday cies stamp the products they nies who will participate in the re- sion. And of course, our cooperation extended until the end of buy as “Made in America” in construction of the liberated areas. on the Khudafarin water reservoir the month due to a surge in order to eliminate legal loop- That will be natural. Because as I and future plans with respect to deaths from COVID-19. Ear- holes used by companies that said, only friendly countries will be the construction of a power station lier on Sunday, Prime Minis- often manufacture in the US our partners. And of course, Iranian are already in a very active phase. ter Benjamin Netanyahu had only a small portion of the companies have an advantage be- So, hopefully, in a coming couple of announced his government’s products offered to the gov- cause of the close proximity, logis- years we will be able to complete intention to close the airport, ernment. decision echoes tics and great experience,” Aliyev this project fully and to supply new after variants of the coronavi- those of his predecessors, told Zarif. power generation to both sides,” rus were detected among the particularly Trump. – APP In turn, Zarif expressed Iranian the head of state said. rising numbers. IslamabadTUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2021 | P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST Bill seeking Briefs to empower Iraqi envoy PEMRA calls on rejected Sindh Raja Pervaiz ISLAMABAD: Opposition Governor parties in Senate rejected the government introduced DNA PEMRA Amendment Bill on KARACHI: Ambassador of Monday that sought more Iraq Hamid Abbas Lafta powers to Pakistan Elec- Monday called on Sindh tronic Regulatory Media Governor Imran Ismail here Authority PEMRA. at Governor House. On the The bill was introduced by occasion, they discussed Senator Faisal Javed. issues of bilateral relations. Reacting to the opposition The governor said that rejecting the Bill, Senator Pakistan accorded highest Faisal Javed said it is incom- value to its relations with prehensible that there is op- Iraq, said a Governor House position against the rights statement. He said that Pa- of working journalists and kistan and Afghanistan were media workers. He alleged connected to each other opposition always asked for owing to their great history waivers of their cases and and religion. amendments in the NAB Or- The ambassador said that dinance against every public Iraq’s relations with Paki- interest legislation. stan were the result of mu- Senator Faisal Javed tual sincerity. vowed that NAB cannot be amended as per their wishes and Prime Minister ‘Small dams Imran Khan will never give NRO to the opposition. vital to tackle ISLAMABAD: Celebrating the success of the Nepalese Team with the General Manager of the Islamabad Marriott Hotel and his staff. PTI leader in the Senate The mountaineers that made history, by making a historic winter ascent of Pakistan’s K2. – DNA Shehzad Waseem said, “To- water scarcity’ day everyone knows who against the rights of the Ibrar Khan workers. The opposition is also politicizing the protec- ISLAMABAD: Speaker Na- tion of workers.” Report- tional Assembly Asad Qais- edly, The House passed er has said that constructing PM Imran calls for fair Pakistan Environmental small dams is inevitable to Protection (Amendment) tackle water scarcity and en- Bill, 2020 to amend EPA ergy issues in the country. Act, 997. Senator Faisal He said that small dams are Javed moved the Bill. imperative for increasing distribution of vaccine level of underground water. He said that the major seg- The prime minister was the keynote speaker at the fourth session of the United ECP Scrutiny ment of the population is linked with Agriculture Sec- Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Intergovernmental Committee to tor and small dams would Group of Experts (IGE) on Financing for Development (FfD) in Geneva enhance water availability meet today for Agriculture purposes Development (UNCTAD) Inter- end of the pandemic and restruc- outflows from developing nations 100 billion dollars annually by de- also. He expressed these DNA governmental Group of Experts turing of their public-sector debt caused more poverty in that world veloped countries for climate ac- Zubair Ahmed views in a meeting held in (IGE) on Financing for Develop- under an agreed and inclusive than any other factor. tion in developing countries. Parliament House today to ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister ment (FfD) in Geneva. multilateral framework. “Reportedly, a staggering amount Terming the economic malaise ISLAMABAD: A meeting of review the progress of con- Imran Khan on Monday shared a “The coverage of the COVAX facil- “Moreover, the expansion of con- of 7 trillion dollars is parked in and recession “highly communi- the Election Commission struction of Bada Dam in five-point agenda to address the ity must be expanded. This would cessional financing through multi- ‘haven’ destinations. And it is also cable” like the coronavirus, PM of Pakistan’s scrutiny com- district Swabi KPK . structural barriers in global pros- enable the developing countries lateral development banks is also reported that one trillion dollars Imran Khan said the global poli- mittee has been convened Speaker Asad Qaiser rec- perity, proposing equitable supply to spend their precious resources essential,” stated the premier. annually leave the developing cy measures, along his proposed today (Tuesday) in connec- ommended utilizing public of the coronavirus vaccine in the on socio-economic development PM Imran called for a general al- countries for these ‘haven’ desti- lines, were urgently needed to tion with the foreign fund- money keeping in view the developing countries and once needs,” he said. PM Imran told location of Special Drawing Rights nations,” he told the meeting also save lives, revive economies, and ing probe against Pakistan best exchange value. He again appealed for the suspension the UN body that the pandemic (SDRs) of 500 billion dollars to addressed by the prime minister build back better. He also thanked Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). also stressed on the need to of debt repayments for the most is an opportunity to address the help alleviate balance-of-payment of Barbados, vice president of the UNCTAD Secretary-Gener- The petitioner Akbar S. protect the interest of the stressed countries until the end structural barriers hampering pressures. Reiterating his dec- Plurinational State of Bolivia, and al for organising the extremely Babar has also been sum- local areas. He also assured of the pandemic. The prime min- global prosperity and develop- ades-old stance of return of stolen second vice president of Govern- important session and said the moned by the scrutiny to fully support the KPK ister was the keynote speaker at ment. He suggested the suspen- assets held by corrupt politicians ment of Spain. The fifth point of world was grappling with a series committee. In the last government for construc- the fourth session of the United sion of debt repayments for the and criminals, the prime minister the proposed agenda was meeting of inter-linked and unprecedented meeting, the committee tion of small dams. Nations Conference on Trade and most stressed countries until the viewed that the illicit financial the agreed target of mobilizing public health and economic crises. had walked out on the ob- jections of Akbar S. Babar. Election Commission of Vaccinators Schools Pakistan (ECP) said last Qureshi, Afghan FM discuss Turkish envoy week that open hearing of training done, again under foreign funding case will Afghan peace process be held after scrutiny com- NCOC told virus threat calls on Qadri mittee submits its report. ISLAMABAD: Minister for Religious Affairs and Inter- Spokesperson of the com- Ansar M Bhatti Saifullah / DNA faith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ul-Haq Qadri and the mission reiterated that Abid Raza ambassador of Turkey in Pakistan Ihsan Mustafa Yur- ISLAMABAD: The National working of the scrutiny com- ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Me- LAHORE: Eight teachers in dakul on Monday discussed issues of mutual interest Command and Operation mittee cannot be conducted hmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan has Lahore on Monday tested and reiterated their commitment and firm resolve to Center (NCOC) on Monday publically. The process of always wanted a peaceful, comprehensive positive for the coronavirus forge unity, brotherhood and cooperation among the was apprised that the prov- the case will continue as per and lasting solution to the Afghanistan. Ac- as the health department Muslim Ummah. Speaking on the occasion, the minis - inces have almost complet- the rules, he added. cording to details, Foreign Minister Shah has started taking samples ter said Pakistan and Turkey were all weather friends ed the training of the staff ECP had said that proceed- Mehmood Qureshi has telephoned his Af- to confirm the presence of and success of Turkey was tantamount to the victory of teaching hospitals, Tehsil ings of scrutiny committee ghan counterpart Mohammad Haneef At- pandemic at provincial cap- of Pakistan. The history of Turkey was depleted with and District Head Quarters in PTI foreign funding case mar. During the telephone conversation, ital’s schools. the sacrifices for the glory of Islam and peace. – DNA Hospitals regarding Cov- cannot be broadcasted. issues of mutual interest, including bilateral According to details, the id-19 vaccination for swift relations and the Afghan peace process, United States and the Taliban. virus has been detected inoculation of the vaccine. were discussed. Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that Pakistan in two teachers of Govern- The NCOC meeting with Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that Pakistan considers holding inter-Afghan talks as a ment Girls High School, Ra- National Coordinator Lieu- and Afghanistan are committed to establish- rare opportunity for lasting peace in Afghan- iwind and three teachers of tenant General Hamood ing a border market on the special directive istan. The success of the inter-Afghan talks Government Boys School, Uz Zaman Khan in chair of Prime Minister Imran Khan to increase is essential for peace and stability in the re- Thokar Niaz Beg. Similarly discussed update from the the volume of trade in the border area. The gion. The Foreign Minister also raised the one teacher at Government provinces on positivity and Foreign Minister stressed the need to fi- issue of early release of Pakistanis impris- High School, Awan Town critical data, non-pharma- nalize the draft of this bilateral agreement oned in Afghan jails for petty crimes. The and two teachers at Lahore ceutical interventions (NPIs soon. He added that Pakistan had played a two Foreign Ministers agreed to continue Grammar School, Johar or alternate measures to conciliatory role under the joint responsi- consultations for peace and stability in the Town have been diagnosed treat Covid other than bility for the peace agreement between the region, including the Afghan peace process. with Covid-19. medical treatment) imple- mentation, preparations for vaccine inoculation and na- tional vaccine strategy. No CPEC project on hold: In their briefing to the NCOC, the Provincial Chief and Health Secretaries in- cluding that of GB and AJK CPEC Authority chief informed that all necessary ISLAMABAD: No China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project was on hold and the work was never slowed measures were being taken down, Chairman CPEC Authority Lt. General Asim Saleem Bajwa (retd) said, Gwadar Pro reported on Monday. Work prior to the availability of on the eastern, western and central alignments was in full swing, and the second phase of the project was just begin - coronavirus vaccination. ning. The CPEC Authority Chairman said that underdeveloped areas, especially southern parts of Balochistan were The Chief Secretaries also being given importance under CPEC. He said a dam and a desalination plant had been built in Gwadar in a bid to re - informed the forum about solve chronic water shortages affecting the inhabitants. “An airport with the biggest runway of Pakistan worth $ 230 the steps being taken to en- million is also being built in Gwadar,” he said. Speaking to a delegation of senior officials and researchers of the In - sure standard operating pro- stitute of Policy Studies (IPS) at the CPEC Authority’s Secretariat, he said that Pakistan attached great importance cedures (SOPs) and NPIs to CPEC, according to an official statement released here. Bajwa said CPEC was a national project, and Pakistan was implementation. They also ready to pay any price for its success. IPS delegation comprised its Executive President Khalid Rahman, General briefed about the positivi- Manager Operations Naufil Shahrukh, senior associates Amanullah Khan, Mirza Hamid Hasan and others. – DNA ty ratio in their respective provinces and cities with higher positive cases. The Forum was told that a large number of fines had been imposed while restau- Sino-Pak Cooperation Center rants, shops and business centers had also been closed for not complying with the on Chinese medicine launched SOPs. The Forum also re- nutritious foods, education, benefits to Pakistanis,” said evaluation and clinical trial. viewed overall situation of DNA medical treatment, academic Wang Qiong, the vice direc- They will also promote the coronavirus in the county. and cultural exchange, and tor of SPCCTCM, professor registration of herbal plants It was informed the forum BEIJING: Sino-Pakistan industrial cooperation. of Institute of Food Science and herbal products in Chi- that all foreign travellers es- Cooperation Center on Tra- As TCM played an irreplace- and Technology, Chinese na and Pakistan. Wang told pecially from UK and South ditional Chinese Medicine able role in the fight against Academy of Agricultural CEN, long before the launch Africa were being tested at (SPCCTCM) was launched COVID-19,China has shared Sciences, who has been of SPCCTCM, Liu Xinmin, the airports. Those tested respectively in Hunan Uni- efficient TCM prescriptions engaged in China-Pakistan Co-Director of SPCCTCM, a positive for coronavirus, versity of Medicine in Huai- and clinical experiences with cooperation and exchanges professor of Institute of Me- were being quarantined. hua China and the Universi- over 80 countries and regions on TCM for many years. dicinal Plant Development, The Forum also discussed in ty of Karachi. According to including Pakistan. Chinese According to Wang, Chinese Academy of Medical details the complete proce- China Economic Net (CEN), government and enterprises SPCCTCM will integrate Sciences and a member of dure of vaccination, its time the SPCCTCM will further also donated TCM products a team of experts in the Expert Advisory Panel on of availability, distribution strengthen cooperation be- to foreign countries, for ex- fields of traditional medicine Traditional Medicine, WHO, process and most demanding tween the iron brothers on ample, an enterprise from from China and Pakistan, had cooperated with Dr. At- areas where it can be used at the Traditional Chinese Med- Hunan Province, China has to carry out R&D of herbal ta-ur-Rahman, a scientist and the earliest. The Forum also icine (TCM) and benefit the donated medicines to Univer- medicines, including culti- the Chairman of the Pakistani stressed for purchasing of people of the two nations. sity of Karachi in 2020. vation of medicinal plants, PM’s Taskforce on Science the quality of vaccination to It will carry out various coop- “We hope that SPCCTCM botanical identification, and Technology on TCM, and ensure successful treatment eration, including the R&D will promote TCM in Pa- phytochemistry, quality Prof. Iqbal, Director of ICCBS, of COVID-19 patients. of medicines and healthy and kistan and bring tangible control, efficacy and safety University of Karachi. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]