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IslamabadMonday, November 30, 2020 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Pak support for Shibli urges to Mandviwalla Palestine cause avoid instigating accuses NAB laudable: Envoy public for violence of blackmailing Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-02 Briefs Felt helpless Govt not to on mother’s death bow to Opp DNA LAHORE: PML-N leader Shahbaz Sharif on pressure Sunday said that he felt Prime Minister says opposition leaders helpless in prison when have never worked and their autocratic he heard about his moth- er’s demise. “The world lifestyle is directly dependent on saving can see how I am spending my days and nights in pris- their families’ ill-gotten wealth on. What can be more dev- way for betterment of ordinary citizens. astating than hearing about Shujaat Hamza / DNA Imran Khan said these entitled “leaders” your mother’s death while living like royalty in their secluded man- you are behind bars?” he ISLAMABAD” Prime Minister Imran Khan sions, have simply inherited their positions said. Shahbaz said that he said on Sunday opposition’s bid to hold pub- because of their families and they have no was not allowed access to a lic rallies was aimed at pressurizing the gov- concern for the lives of ordinary citizens. physiotherapist in jail, nor ernment to get National Reconciliation Or- The Prime Minister said when smart lock- was a heater installed in his dinance (NRO) at the cost of people’s lives down was imposed to save people from be- cell despite the cold. “The in the times of COVID-19 pandemic. coming destitute and save economy from ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of European Union Androulla Kaminara giving a medal to a participant government is exacting re- In a series of tweets, he said the sole and total collapse, these “leaders” opposed it after walk organized by Serena Hotels and UNODC. (More coverage on Back Page). – DNA venge on me. But this too desperate goal of opposition political lead- and demanded complete lockdown and now shall pass,” he said. ership is to save their families’ looted when smart lockdown is again needed to wealth and corruption for which they are check new spike of the pandemic, they want Babar Azam making last ditch efforts to get an NRO, but to hold public rallies instead of caring for PDM to hold Multan they will not succeed. the lives and safety of people. accused of The Prime Minister said opposition leaders violence have never worked and their autocratic life- style is directly dependent on saving their rally come what may families’ ill-gotten wealth through robbing Sports Desk and impoverishing the nation. Fazl says that the Opposition alliance has formulated LAHORE: Star cricketer Imran Khan said the problem of people of Pa- and Paki- kistan during COVID 19 is the political lead- the strategy to counter government action stan’s all-for- ership that has never gone through any dem- ocratic struggle nor worked with ordinary PML-N’s Rana Sanullah at mat captain DNA a JUI-F seminary, Maula- Babar Azam citizens to understand their difficulties they PPP will host Multan face and never contributed in any substantive na Fazlur Rahman said the has been MULTAN: Pakistan Dem- Multan rally would be held accused of ocratic Movement (PDM) rally: Bilawal at all cost and all the lead- sexual abuse, violence and chief Maulana Fazlur Re- KARACHI: Chairman of Pakistan People’s Party ers would reach come what financial fraud by a woman hman on Sunday vowed (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday said that his may. The PDM leadership from Lahore that claims Negotiators agree on to go ahead with a public party will host a rally of PDM on November 30 no mat- held a consultative meet- to be his former girlfriend gathering in Multan sched- ter what government does. Bilawal Bhutto, who is in ing at a JUI-F seminary to and classmate. Speaking uled for November 30 de- self-isolation after contracting the coronavirus, said review the situation after at a press conference in procedural rules: Taliban spite the PTI-led govern- in a tweet that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) govern- the Punjab government Lahore on Saturday, the ment’s efforts to stop the ment is so threatened by upcoming foundation day of launched a crackdown woman, identified as Ham- This comes as both sides had opened talks in Qatar Opposition coalition. PPP that it has arrested the party workers including against the PDM work- iza, claimed that she was Addressing a press confer- Kasim Gillani, son of former prime minister Yousaf ers who had entered the Azam’s neighbour and old on September 12 but failed to reach an agreement ence in the city, flanked Raza Gillani. PPP Chairman further announced that Multan’s Qila Qasim Khan school mate, adding that the by former prime minister his sister Aseefa Bhutto Zardari will be representing stadium by breaking gates young cricketer tricked her Yousuf Raza Gilani and him as he has tested positive for novel virus. – DNA and removing containers. into love and marriage. (De- DNA tailed news on Page 6) 32 Afghan security DOHA: Taliban political PM, mily spokesman Mohammad personnel killed Baba Guru PDM should Naeem, said that negotia- GHAZNI: A suicide car bomber struck an army base chiefs visit Shibli Faraz Nanak’s birth follow tors from both sides on No- in Afghanistan on Sunday killing at least 32 security vember 15 agreed on proce- personnel, officials said, in one of the bloodiest attacks ISI HQ anniversary guidelines dural rules with 21 items for targeting government forces in recent months. warns against the intra-Afghan talks and a today The attack occurred on the outskirts of Ghazni city, capi- Naveed Miraj copy was also delivered to tal of the eastern province of Ghazni, which has seen reg- Shaheen Hanif the host nation. ular fighting between the Taliban and government forces. ISLAMABAD: Prime Min- instigation Abid Raza ISLAMABAD: Minister In his tweet, he stated: It came as the government and Taliban are engaged ister Imran Khan Sunday for Plan- “The procedure of Intra-Af- in peace talks to end the war in the impoverished visited Inter-Services Intelli- The government, he said LAHORE: The main ceremo- ning, De- ghan negotiations between country that has killed tens of thousands of people in gence (ISI) Headquarters. Rana Farrukh could use all options against ny of the 551th birth anni- velopment the negotiating teams was nearly two decades. The prime minister was ac- such elements challenging versary of Baba Guru Nanak and Special completed and finalized in “Thirty bodies and 24 wounded people have been companied by Foreign Minis- ISLAMABAD: Minister for ‘writ of the state’. Dev Ji will be observed today Initiatives 21 articles on the 15th of brought to hospital. All of them are security person - ter Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Information and Broad- About talks with Opposition in Janumasthan Nankana Asad Umar November 2020.” nel,” Baz Mohammad Hemat, director of Ghazni hospi - Minister for Planning, Devel- casting, Senator Shibli to settle issues, he said the Sahib. Federal Minister for Faraz on Sunday urged Sunday said the Pakistan “A copy of it was handed tal, told AFP. – Agencies opment & Special Initiatives ruling party wanted to have Religious Affairs Pir Noorul Asad Umar, Chairman Joint the President of Pakistan Democratic Movement over to the host/facilitator discussion with representa- Haq, Interior Minister Ijaz country after it was ap- discussion & clarification.” ments of the introduction Chiefs of Staff Committee Democratic Movement (PDM) should follow the tives of PDM, but they are Shah, Evacuee Trust Prop- proved by both negotiating He further added: with the other side.” General Nadeem Raza, Chief (PDM), Maulana Fazal ur guidelines issued by the pressurizing the govern- erty Baord (ETPB) Chair- teams,” he added. “Therefore in the joint This comes as both sides of Army Staff General Qamar Rehman, to avoid instigat- National Command and ment for halting accounta- man Dr Amer Ahmad and Nader Nadery, a member meeting on Nov 17, 2020, had opened talks in Qatar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Air ing public for spreading vi- Operation Center (NCOC) bility process. members of Pakistan Sikh of the government team, in the presence of the host on September 12 but failed Staff Air Chief Marshal Muja- olence in the country. to avoid holding large pub- “It is impossible to stop Gurdwara Parbandhak Com- also said in his tweet that: country, it was decided that to reach an agreement as hid Anwar Khan, Chief of Na- The direction given by accountability against the lic gatherings. Talking to mittee (PSGPC) and others “The negotiation teams the rules and procedures the Taliban insisted the val Staff Admiral Muhammad Maulana Fazal ur Rehman corruption, “ he stated. The a private news channel, leaders will participate in of both sides have ONLY will only be considered final Doha agreement must serve Amjad Khan Niazi and Chief to workers and students PM wanted to hold talks on he said if the opposition the ceremony. Deputy Com- agreed in principle to the once it is presented to the as the basis for the talks. of General Staff Lieutenant of seminary, for creating COVID-19, related issues misioner Nankana Sahib parties would hold polit- 21 articles of the rules and general meeting of both del- But the Afghan government General Sahir Shamshad trouble was regrettable, but discussion on national Raja Mansoor Ahmad had ical gatherings in differ- procedures, with the ex- egations & approved there. team opposed the proposal Mirza, PM office media wing he stated in an interview reconciliation ordinance arranged arrangements ent parts of the country ception of the introduction The IRoA has shared our and argued that Kabul was in a press release said. with a private television (NRO), would not be possi- while the gurdwara besides including Multan then the because it requires further understanding of the ele- not part of the agreement. – (Picture on Page 2) channel. ble, he added. the city had been decorated. COVID-19 cases would definitely soars there. The minister urged the PDM leadership to refrain to do politics on coronavi- rus outbreak. Pak support for Palestine cause laudable: Ambassador Ameen On twenty-ninth of November every year, the free people of the world celebrate the International Day of Inside... Solidarity with the Palestinian People, which was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 1977 peoples, and to enable them to at- and also included the obligations brotherly people of Pakistan NAB is blackmailing Ansar M Bhatti tain their national aspirations and that the occupying power tries to for their sympathy and support, people, says Saleem goals in building a free, sovereign evade from by establishing alter- appreciates the solidarity state- Mandviwalla ISLAMABAD: On twenty-ninth and viable state and to end the Is- native paths and by disavowing ments of the honorable Presi- – Page 02 of November every year, the free raeli military occupation and the their commitments and by prac- dent, Government, Parliament Asian elephant Kaavan people of the world celebrate Zionist settlements as well, es- ticing the most severe violations and all Political Parties . leaves for Cambodia the International Day of Solidar- pecially in the city of Jerusalem, against the Palestinian people. The Embassy highly evaluates – Page 03 ity with the Palestinian People, which is witnessing the fiercest Ambassador Ameen said a just our historical relations with Pa- UNAIDS, UNFPA which was declared by the Unit- settlement building aimed at up- solution to the Palestinian issue kistan for the last 8 decades, we report shows declines ed Nations General Assembly rooting the Palestinian existence requires an end to the new apart- are proud of Pakistan’s friend- in new HIV infections in 1977, solidarity with the inal- from the holy city. heid regime imposed by the Israeli ship and we feel stronger with – Page 04 ienable rights of the Palestinian He added, on the International occupation force and an end to its it’s support on official and public people to freedom and self-de- Pak Civil Award Day of Solidarity with the Pales- occupation of the Palestinian land levels. institutions and bodies for China’s Minister termination, and to establish tinian People, our people are still that has continued since June 5, that express on daily basis their Song Tao their independent state on their under direct Israeli occupation 1967, including Jerusalem, which solidarity with the Palestinian – Page 05 national soil, with Jerusalem as and are subjected to an abomina- ing to the right to return to their culture and heritage. is also a prelude to resolving all people and their rights. its capital. ble racial discrimination regime, villages and cities from which Palestinians have been living in crises in the region, and an entry The Palestinian embassy in Pa- Mike Tyson, Roy Ambassador of Palestine to Pa- they were forced out, and are still the land of Palestine for thou- Jones exhibition in which our people suffer from point for the Palestinian people kistan appreciates the historical bout ends in draw kistan Ahmed Ameen said this repeated violations of the Israeli awaiting the implementation of sands of years while struggling to restore their pioneering civili- Pakistani fraternal stances in – Page 06 in a statement. The ambassador occupation forces and the settler United Nations resolutions, es- to maintain their identity and in- zation role in building The values supporting the Palestinian people further said, this day reflects the flocks who target the Palestinian pecially Resolution 194, which tegrity guaranteed first by their of the humanitarian system that to obtain their rights, he added. ‘Biden administration adherence of the vast majority of people, their land, sky, air, capa- stipulated their return to their massive sacrifices in the course. the peoples of the world seek, on ‘We also extend our appreciation will be a bigger countries in the world to the val- homes. The resolution has em- The modern history of Palestine, problem for China’ bilities and natural wealth. their land and in their independ- to the friends of Palestine around – Page 07 ues of International justice and On the International Day of Sol- phasized to compensate Palestin- which has been represented by ent and sovereign state on the the world for their support and the need to achieve security and idarity with the Palestinian Peo- ian refugees as well. hundreds of thousands of mar- 1967 borders with East Jerusalem solidarity on the Day of the Inter- Pakistan hails OIC’s peace in the region. ple, two-thirds of which are still Despite everything, the Pales- tyrs, wounded and prisoners, as as its capital. national Day of Solidarity with the support for Kashmir Justice requires that the Palestini- suffering from a refugee status tinian people are still clinging to well as the UN resolutions in its On behalf of the State of Pales- Palestinian People and in their – Page 08 an people be empowered to deter- since 1948, they live in camps in their national identity and resist- various organizations and branch- tine and the Palestinian people, expression of their adherence to mine their own destiny like other the neighboring countries cling- ing Israeli plots to eliminate our es have also guaranteed them, the ambassador saluted the the values of justice and freedom’. IslamabadPOST 02 NATIONAL Monday, November 30, 2020 ‘Modern Briefs policies being hired’ Opposition LAHORE: Inspector Gen- eral of Police (IGP) Punjab become a Inam Ghani has said that promoter of services and capabilities of expert instructors of virus: Firdous modern policing and crime fighting are being utilised to ISLAMABAD: Special As- maintain and upgrade quali- sistant to Chief Minister for ty of the department. Information and Culture, Dr. Talking to APP on Sunday, Firdous Ashiq Awan on Sun- he said that modern tech- day said that the unnatural niques were being used in unity of the opposition has the training of different po- become a promoter of Cov- lice services including Elite id-19 in Pakistan. While talk- Force, Dolphin Force, Coun- ing to a private news channel ter-Terrorism Department she said”Rallies will not end (CTD) so that more compe- the government but coro- tent and strong personnel navirus is definitely grow- could be trained and sent ing,The fake leaders of the into the field. irrational opposition do not He said that the strategy of understand the situation,” punishment and reward was She said that an opposition in place for improvement of leader insisted on holding a the police service. He said rally despite of being a vic- that all command officers tim of coronavirus himself had been instructed to en- while Maryam Safdar was ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imra Khan, along with Army, Air & Naval Chiefs visit ISI headquarters. They were given briefing sure transparent, merit-based interested in power rather on "national security and regional" situation by ISI chief Lt Gen Faiz Hameed.-DNA process of punishment and than the people. coronavi- reward, free from any haste. rus cases have increased To a question, he said that after the Peshawar rally and big penalties for minor errors now from the Multan rally and irregularities could lead the virus could spread from to lowering of morale of the house to house, she added. NAB is blackmailing people, force and, therefore, discipli- She further said that pro- nary matrix, formulated by tecting the lives and prop- the Central Police Office, was erty of the people was the being employed. top priority of the Bazdar The IGP said that the Cen- government for which steps says Saleem Mandviwalla tral Police Office played a were also being taken. supervisory and monitor- Those who challenged the Addressing a press conference on Sunday, the senator said that NAB is involved ing role more effectively state writ would be dealt for improvement in the with iron fists because no in “blackmailing people,” adding that the National Commission on Human Rights, punishment system. To an- one was above the law,she other question, Inam Ghani concluded. – APP as well as the Supreme Court, have criticised the bureau for violations said that the Elite Force was a trained and special- “unfair and prejudicial.” “The NAB has accused me Chairman Justice (Retd) ised operational force of “Largest DNA Addressing a press confer- of making an anonymous Javed Iqbal has taken NAB Chairman orders to Punjab Police, which could ence on Sunday, the senator transaction but I will show notice of the allegations be used only in the field development ISLAMABAD: Senate Depu- said that NAB is involved in to the world that I have not levelled by Saleem Mand- during high-profile and in- ty Chairman Saleem Mand- stop proceedings DNA project to “blackmailing people,” add- done any such thing.” viwalla and has ordered to telligence-based operations viwalla on Sunday said that ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau Chairman ing that the National Com- Defending himself, Mandvi- stop further proceedings to eliminate terrorists and it is the first time in history Justice (Retd) Javed Iqbal has ordered to stop the further be launched’ mission on Human Rights, walla added that NAB’s Di- on the graft case against criminal elements by show- that the “Senate of Paki- proceedings on the graft case against Deputy Chairman as well as the Supreme rector-General Irfan Mangi him until further orders. ing the best performance. stan” is facing a tough time Senate Saleem Mandviwala till further orders. Court, have criticised the has been accusing him of “We have summoned the He said that in view of the DNA because of the National Ac- Taking notice of media reports quoting Saleem Mandvi- bureau for violations. not doing any business de- record of the case and will threat of terrorism, a series countability Bureau (NAB). wala as accusing the NAB for maliciously and wrongfully SIALKOT: Special Assistant “When institutions like spite him being related to investigate it thoroughly,” of training workshops and The NAB has recently fro- involving him in unrelated case, Chairman NAB sought to the Prime Minister on NAB violate human rights the business industry for the chairman said. exercises was being held on zen Mandviwalla’s assets the record of the case against Saleem Mandviwala, on Youth Affairs Muhammad in this country, why is it that the last four generations. “The NAB respects all par- regular basis to improve the in connection with a fake immediate basis for evaluation and scrutiny to ensure Usman Dar said on Sunday no one raises their voice “We must ask Engineer Ir- liamentarians in accord- training and response rate accounts case. According to provision of justice. Chairman NAB said he profoundly the government was going to against them?” Saleem Man- fan Mangi the basis of his ance with the law,” he said, of the Elite Force, while a report submitted by the respects all parliamentarians. The decision to continue launch Punjab Intermediate dviwalla questioned. “When promotion within the NAB. adding that the decision to matters related to the de- anti-corruption watchdog or stop the proceedings of the case against Mandviwala Cities Improvement Invest- I raise my voice against the Earlier, I used to write let- continue or stop the pro- velopment and welfare of on Tuesday, Mandviwalla will be taken in light of the detailed scrutiny of the record. ment Programme which was bureau’s wrongdoings, I am ters to the prime minister ceedings of the case against the Elite personnel were had allegedly bought Be- Meanwhile, the Chairman NAB also directed regional bu- the largest development pro- served a notice.” but now I will reveal every Mandviwalla would be taken also resolved with personal nami shares in the name of reaus not to seek NAB cases record from any hospital ject in the history of Sialkot. He said that several mem- information I have to the in light of the detailed scru- interest without any delay. a person accused in the fake during the prevalence of COVID-19 pandemic. – DNA Addressing a high level bers of the national assem- media. All members of the tiny of the record. About overall performance accounts case. Later that meeting here at Committee bly (MNAs) and senators NAB should disclose their “We will also give a chance of the Elite Force and other day, the Senate chairman Room of Tehsil Council, he have landed in trouble humiliated in closed rooms issue on the Senate floor assets too and I will raise to Saleem Mandviwalla to programs, IG Punjab said had categorically denied the said under the Punjab Inter- because of the NAB and during investigations. and discuss it,” Saleem this matter in the Senate.” explain his position in ac- that the Elite Force per- allegations, calling the case mediate Cities Improvement people are blackmailed and “I will now take up the Mandviwala maintained. On the other hand, NAB cordance with NAB’s rules.” sonnel were being provided Investment Programme, wa- with the best training and all ter supply lines and sewer- possible facilities. – APP age lines would be replaced and road infrastructure with Hurriyat leaders strongly denounce ‘Opposition’s parks would be constructed HC closes at a cost of Rs 15 billion in attitude gives new the city. He directed the local Indian occupation authorities down 91 authorities of SNGPL, PTCL ISLAMABAD: The All Parties Hurriyat majority areas in Jammu. The APHC land as they (Gujjars and Bakarwals) were quack centres and WAPDA to complete the Conference and other Hurriyat leaders spokesman in a statement in Srinagar residing in the areas since centuries. life to COVID-19’ development programmes of have strongly denounced the occupation said that the authorities had taken con- Other Hurriyat leaders and organiza- LAHORE: Punjab Chief LAHORE: The Punjab their departments. authorities for demolishing residential trol of the seized land to settle Hindu tions including Shabbir Ahmad Dar, Minister Sardar Usman Healthcare Commission He said that management houses and other structures belonging outsiders to upset the Muslim majori- Khawaja Firdous, Abdul Samad Inqal- Buzdar said on Sunday (PHC) closed down 91 committees would be formed to Muslims in the territory, in Indian ty status of Jammu and Kashmir. abi, Zamruda Habib, Jammu and Kash- that second wave of quack centres in 11 districts at union council level to work Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Gujjar Pahari Democratic Forum Chair- mir Peoples Freedom League, Peoples COVID-19 has become during the last seven days. with the district administra- According to Kashmir Media Service man Chaudhry Shaheen Iqbal in a state- League and Tehreek-e-Wahdat-e-Islami dangerous with having According to the PHC tion to ensure timely com- the authorities have so far demolished ment denounced the Modi regime’s in their statements termed the de- non-traditional symp- spokesperson on Sunday, pletion of these projects. scores of houses and other structures brutal action against Gujjar and Bakarwal struction of the properties of Gujjar toms therefore pre- the PHC enforcement Provincial Minister of Gujjar and Bakarwal communities Muslims. He said that that New Delhi has and Bakerwal communities as the ventive measures were teams raided 648 treatment Chaudhry Akhlaq and Com- at Pahalgam in Islamabad and Muslim no right to forcibly expel them from their worst violation of human rights. – APP utmost necessary. In a centres across the province missioner Gujranwala Divi- media statement issued and sealed 91 of quacks. sion Gulzar Hussain Shah, here, the chief minister Among the quackery cen- Vice Chairman Provincial said that coronavirus was about to be eradicated tres, 12 each were sealed in Anti Corruption Committee from the country but highly irresponsible attitude of Toba Tek Singh and Rawal- Brigadier (R) Muhammad the opposition parties gave this virus new life. pindi, 11 each in Dera Ghazi Aslam Ghumman, Additional Buzdar said that these rejected elements first spread Khan and Attock, nine each Deputy Commissioner Reve- the virus of corruption and now they were becoming in Pakpattan and Bahawal- nue Mir Muhammad Nawaz, the source of multiplying the coronavirus by holding nagar, eight in Sahiwal, Additional Deputy Commis- the public meetings. He said opposition parties’ pub - seven in Rahim Yar Khan, sioner Finance and Planning lic meetings do not affect the government at all. He six in Chiniot and five in Farooq Sadiq, Infrastructure warned the PDM leadership that they should desist Muzaffargarh. In Lahore, Engineer Punjab Interme- from playing with the lives of the poor masses. He also Habib Suleman Medical and diate Cities Improvement cautioned the political opponents that government will Research Centre of Shahid Investment Program Sialkot never allow anyone to challenge the writ of the state. Hussain Sheikh was sealed. Ghulam Murtaza, CO Mu- Chief Minister said the law will take its course in case The PHC spokesperson said nicipal Corporation Sialkot of the violations of the SOPs of the coronavirus preven - that so far the commission Faisal Shehzad including tion. He regretted that the opposition was not realizing had sealed 28,871 fake treat- local officials from Nespak, its national obligations during the coronavirus epidem- ment centre and also im- Highway Department and ic. “Protecting the masses from the virus is the need of posed fine on quacks. – APP M&R attended the meeting. the hour rather than holding public gatherings,” he said and added that the government was making serious ef- PIC to be PDM workers forts for preventing the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic from spreading in the country but the rejected activated by booked for elements were busy in doing “Jalsa politics.” Buzdar said that there was no justification of holding next month: storming public meetings under the recent situation of coronavi - Minister rus pandemic and government will not allow anyone to DNA compromise the lives of common man under any pre - PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakh- text. He expressed sorrow that the opposition parties tunkhwa Minister for Health MULTAN: As many as and Finance Taimoor Sal- PESHAWAR: Special assistant to the Prime Minister for Health, Dr Faisl inaugurates 5-day had put the national interests at the backburner for eighty Pakistan Democratic their petty political interests. – DNA eem Khan Jhagra has said Movement (PDM) on Sun- anti-polio drive in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. – DNA that the newly built Pesha- day booked over taking out war Institute of Cardiology a rally and storming into (PIC) would be activated by Qila Qasim Bagh by violating the middle of next month as coronavirus SOPs. The FIR the hospital has best facili- was registered against over ties for heart treatment. 80 people including Abdul ‘Issue of Palestine is an issue of humanity’ The rate of coronavirus cas- Qadir Gilani, Moosa Gilani, Speaking at the Palestine Solidarity Conference organised by Palestine Foundation Pakistan es has risen to 20 percent Haider Gilani and Qasim Gi- since the PDM meeting in lani, the four sons of former at Idara-e-Noor-e-Haq, leaders of different political and religious parties emphasised Peshawar, which was wor- prime minister Yousuf Raza upon solidarity among the Islamic countries rying. He expressed these Gilani under charges of van- views while talking to re- dalizing government proper- KARACHI: Leaders from various ANP’s Younus Buneri expressed porters during his visit to ties, interfering in govern- political, religious parties, and his gratitude that all the religious, the Peshawar Institute of ment duty and torture. prominent figures belonging to political and other parties were on Cardiology (PIC). Meanwhile, the police different walks of life on Sunday same page against Israel. The provincial minister said have launched a crackdown endorsed the stance of Prime Min- He said there would be no peace that PIC consisted of 250 against political workers in ister Imran Khan regarding non-rec- in the world unless Palestine beds in which best facilities various cities and towns of ognition of Israel. Speaking at the would be free. Religious leader for cardiovascular surgery South Punjab and arrested Palestine Solidarity Conference Sajjad Shabbir Rizvi said that clear and treatment have been several workers of the Paki- organised by Palestine Foundation stance of Prime Minister Imran provided. The Cardiology stan Democratic Movement Pakistan at Idara-e-Noor-e-Haq, they Khan was commendable. Hospital has a total of six (PDM) ahead of a scheduled emphasised upon solidarity among He said that Pakistanis had full modern laboratories and public meeting of the oppo- the Islamic countries. sympathies with the oppressed six operating theaters. The sition alliance in Multan on JI Karachi Ameer Hafiz people of Palestine. Israr Abbasi provincial minister said that November 30. According Naeem-ur-Rehman chairing the between right and wrong. Hafiz those raising voices in favour of were also against their decisions. of PTI regretted that the previous after the hospital became to reports, police arrest- conference said that the issue of Naeem-ur-Rehman said those Israel were indirectly justifying the He said that different terror organi- governments had not raised the fully operational, 2,500 to ed local leaders of PML-N Palestine was not only religious black sheep among our ranks rais- atrocities of Israel over Palestinians. sations were formed by the enemies Palestine issue properly at the in- 3,000 heart surgeries would Chaudhry Shahbaz Jutt, So- but it was an issue of humanity. Is- ing voices for paving way to rec- He appealed to the media to play of Islam however all of them failed ternational level. be performed annually. hail Butt, JUI’s Qari Khali- rael could not be accepted at any ognise Israel could not be called its vital role in strengthening sol- to achieve their nefarious designs. Secretary Palestine Foundation Initially, the hospital with lur Rehman and Maulana cost and Pakistan’s stand on the friends of Pakistan. He said all idarity among Muslim countries. He was also of the opinion that Sabir on the occasion said that if 140 beds,three laborato- Muneer Ahmed Abbasi from Palestine was ideological. the Islamic countries must unite Maulana Baqar Zaidi of MWM said Muslim countries must unite any referendum would be held in ries and two operating Tiranda Mohammad Panah He said that recognition of Is- against Israel. that few leaders of Islamic coun- against occupying Zionist state. Pakistan, 99 percent Pakistanis theaters would be oper- in the vicinity of Liaquatpur. rael by two or more countries Addressing the conference, PPP tries not the whole countries had Palestine would be soon free from would vote against the Zionist ational by the middle of did not remove the distinction senior leader Taj Haider said that recognised Israel as their nations the atrocities of Israel, he added. state. – APP next month. – APP 03 IslamabadPOST

METROLITEMonday, November 30, 2020 NAB asks Briefs allottees to file claims NLPD publishes DNA ISLAMABAD: The Nation- book titled al Accountability Bureau (NAB) has asked the affect- ‘Learn Urdu’ ed persons of Fazaia Hous- ing Scheme, Karachi to file DNA their claims with Karachi office at the earliest. ISLAMABAD: National According to an announce- Language Promotion De- ment of NAB, Karachi, the partment (NLPD) on Sun- applications of claims could day published a book titled be submitted during office “Learn Urdu” for foreigners hours to Investigation Wing owing to their growing inter- I1, old Balochistan, House, est in national language. near Ziauddin Hospital, NLPD DG Rashid Hameed Clifton Block-2, Karachi while addressing the launch- during office hours, further ing ceremony said that with details could be collected the passage of time, Urdu from relevant NAB office on has gained extraordinary phone 021-99251933. acceptance at the interna- The applications addressing tional level and people from Director General, NAB, Ka- more or less every region rachi, should have support- of the world were becoming ing documents including a attached to Urdu in one way copy of Computerised Na- or the another. tional Identity Card (CNIC), He said that this book has original booking, allotment, been published in view of receipt of payments made the growing interest of Urdu to society. Every affected writers in the context of person is required to sub- CPEC and China-Pakistan re- mit his/her claim in person lations. He said, “It has been or through authorized rep- compiled by Shafiq Anjum resentative from Monday to and Dr Zafar Ahmed, teach- ISLAMABAD: Kavaan the elephant being loaded on a delivery truck for shifting to airport. The elephant is being shifted to Cambodia. – APP Friday during office hours. ers of Tabanmal University”. The affected people who “I hope the this book will have already submitted be useful for foreigners who their original files to NAB read and write Urdu,” he add- till 20/11/2020 but have not ed. Publication Department yet received their refund of the NLPD will continue Asian elephant Kaavan amount are requested to vis- to publish interesting, useful it NAB office for collecting and informative books on pay orders of their claims. various topics, he stated. He further said that Urdu was More than their identity and it should leaves for Cambodia remain so for future gener- 322m saplings ations. He said that books For decades, the world’s loneliest elephant has entertained crowds and dictionaries prepared planted and published by NLPD were from his small, barren patch of land in a Pakistani zoo playing an important role for ISLAMABAD: Around the promotion and develop- who was chief guest on He said, “We would make For decades, the world’s closures, rumoured to be psychosis and obesity. 322.936 million saplings ment of Urdu Language. DNA the occasion, said the next this open enclosure zoo loneliest elephant has en- bound for the plates of the But yesterday, the world’s has been planted last year in phase of Kavaan’s life has cum sanctuary and would tertained crowds from his wealthy, while his only com- loneliest elephant finally Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), ISLAMABAD: The Asian started today. provide world class facil- small, barren patch of land panion died, allegedly of left behind his desolate en- Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, CDA urged to elephant ‘Kavaan’ here on He said the reception com- ities.” in a Pakistani zoo. sepsis brought on by those closure for a new life on the Azad Jammu & Kashmir Sunday left for Cambodian mittee would be ready at Minister further said that it The visitors would call for bull-hook nails digging deep other side of the continent, (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan end service sanctuary where the animal the Combodian airport to was a new day as Kavaan’s more as he saluted them, into her skin. thanks to the determination (GB). According to the of- charges would spend his remaining receive Kavaan. He said loneliness nearing to an prompted by handlers who And for years, it seemed of a coalition of determined ficial document released life in a healthy and happy Russian chartered plane end. It’s a herd animal can- poked him with nailed bull that no one cared about the volunteers and, somewhat here,167.000 million sap- on toilets environment. would take Kavaan to not live alone however all hooks to make him perform elephant’s lonely fate. His unexpectedly, the American lings were planted in KP In his brief address, Special ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cambodia. Initially 10 acre the arrangements were fi- for the money which lined wounds became infected pop icon Cher. region whereas in Punjab Assistant to the Prime Min- Capital dwellers have called area would be given to Ka- nalized. Kavaan had been a their pockets. and the chains around his This is the story of Kaavan. 45.230 million and in Sindh ister on Climate Change upon the civic agency to vaan where the animal could centre of attraction among Around him, animals dis- legs slowly left permanent It begins with a prayer and 34.430 million saplings (SAPM) Malik Amin Aslam, remove the charges being, see the other elephants. children for last 35years. appeared from their en- scars. He drifted slowly into ends in a song. were planted respectively. collected for using toilet It said that the area of Ba- service at public places. Bail out lochistan the saplings was They also called for upgrad- Prime Minister’s regenerated in the year of ing the washrooms at mar- package for DC for observing 2019 till 2020 around 2.5 kets, bus stands and recre- corporate farming million,AJK 69.087 million ational to ensure provision tourism sector and in GB 4.682 million. of hygiene and sanitation The total number of plants initiative lauded SOPs at marquees raised in nurseries was rights to citizens. pleaded “The situation of markets’ The business leader said that the ISLAMABAD: Deputy ganized by the marquees/ seating of each individual around 341.433 millions. washrooms is worst as it ISLAMABAD: The tourism Commissioner, Islama- marriage halls as per the at-least 6 feet apart. The document also elabo- seems that the relevant au- remaining staff of the steel mills should experts have pleaded for bad, Hamza Shafqaat has revise corona precautionary The event can only be car- rated the number of plants thority is least interested to also be terminated as the unit is closed grant of soft loans and cash urged the marquees and standard operating proce- ried out in open space and if raised in nurseries in each clean them in time despite since 2015 but employees are enjoying assistance to the tourism marriage hall owners to dures (SOPs) to avoid fur- tents are used, they should province including in KP charging up to Rs 20,” said businesses and low-paid strictly observe anti-coro- ther spread of infection and have mandatory provision 190 million, Punjab 60.625 Raja Ali who burst with an- salaries and other perks resulting in a workers under govern- navirus guidelines while community transmission. of space between the walls million,Sindh 9.986 million, ger after using the facility at total loss of over Rs300 billion. ment's loan and emergency holding public gatherings He apprised the event or- and roof of the tent to en- Balochistan 13.025,AJK Abpara Market. cash schemes for ensuring to avoid the potential risk ganizers about the amended sure ventilation; hence 67.197 million and in GB 0.6 ISLAMABAD: Former President ICCI Shahid Rasheed Talking to APP, he said the sector's survival next year'. of the pandemic infection guidelines in wake of recent reflecting that completely millions. – APP Butt on Sunday lauded the decision of the Prime Minister situation should be rectified "Anticipating global reces- and community transmis- Islamabad High Court Judg- closed marquee designed Imran Khan to introduce corporate farming which will on priority as access to a de- sion due to the second and sion at the area. ment. tents for holding marriage improve the food security situation in the country. The CDA decides third waves of coronavirus The Deputy Commissioner As per the revised guide- events are not permitted. cent toilet at a public place move may attract huge investment which will improve pandemic, low-paid workers issued these directives dur- lines, no indoor gatherings The marquees/banquette to enforce was basic right of a citizen the struggling agriculture sector and provide edibles to and small and medium en- ing his visit to different mar- are permitted and only out- halls built/modified in struc- and it was a responsibility of masses at a reasonable price, he said. Shahid Rasheed Zoning state to facilitate the people terprises should be includ- quees and marriage halls door wedding events are al- ture with multiple ventila- Butt also lauded the move of the government to downsize ed in Ehsaas Emergency in responding the nature’s state-run-enterprises wasting trillions of rupees annually. operating in the federal cap- lowed, in which number of tion windows/open spaces regulations call outdoor. “Islam lays Cash programme and Prime ital, the other day. the guests must not exceed within the side walls are Around 4500 employees of the Pakistan Steel Mills Minister’s Kamyab Jawan great stress on the cleanli- have been terminated which will reduce salary burden He inspected necessary 300 individuals with man- appropriate for the wedding ness so the city managers Programme to provide the structural adjustments or- datory arrangements for gatherings. – APP DNA by 50 percent to Rs170 million, he said. The business required support to the rav- should not compromise on leader said that the remaining staff of the steel mills ISLAMABAD: The Capi- such matters,” he stressed. aged sector,” said Aftab Rana- tal Development Authority should also be terminated as the unit is closed since President of Sustainable Hameed ur Rehman, an- 2015 but employees are enjoying salaries and other Residents demand more burial places (CDA) has decided to enforce other resident leaving for Tourism Foundation Pakistan the Islamabad Capital Territo- perks resulting in a total loss of over Rs300 billion. He in an exclusive chat with APP. ISLAMABAD: With a massive surge in the federal capital population during last two dec- Sailkot from Faizabad Bus said that retrenchment should also be initiated in Rail - ry (ICT) Zoning Regulations Station, said the situation “Cash grants to the daily ades, the residents of urban areas are running out of the burial places, opting to go to the and ensure implementations ways which has wasted hundreds of billions of rupees wagers associated with tour- neighboring boroughs for burying their loved ones. of washrooms here was de- while there are 14500 employees in the PIA causing by the developers of private plorable that needed urgent ism, relief package for travel Stressing the need for more facilities in urban Islamabad, they expressed dismay over housing societies. colossal losses therefore almost half of the staff should slackness of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) which could not set up a new rehabilitation. He regretted and hotel industry, and con- A few days earlier, the civic be shown the door without any delay. graveyard in the capital city during the recent past. that some contractors were cessionary loans for SMEs agency sealed offices of dif- Shahid Rasheed Butt said that these institutions are “We need more burial places in Islamabad’s urban areas as various communities lacking renting out Mosques’ toi- are the need of the hour to ferent housing schemes in- waiting trillions and the government has to get hefty dedicated graveyards in their localities have resorted to use green belts along the Islama- lets to earn money. When protect the sector to fight cluding Ayesha Town, Islam- loans on harsh conditions to keep them alive artificial - against the impacts of the bad Expressway especially near Iqbal Town and Sohan to bury their near and dear ones,” contacted, Capital Develop- ly which is not sustainable. He called upon the opposi - abad Cooperative Housing ment Authority Sanitation coronavirus pandemic,” he local Member of National Assembly (MNA) Raja Khurram Nawaz told APP. tion to avoid making economising in failed institutions He said exponential growth of population and mushrooming housing societies in the cap- Scheme, Gulf Residencia, Department Director Sard- said, urging the government Royal City, Royal Residen- an issue while the government should declare trade un - to focus the domestic tour- ital city had increased the demand of more burial places. ar Zimri defending the move ions illegal if they start an agitation. The government cia, Dreamland City, Babar of collecting the charges ism which in his opinion Exhorting the CDA to only issue No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and Layout Plans should limit the working hours in commercial centres (LoPs) to those housing societies which ensured allocation of graveyards, schools and Enclave, Ideal Residencia, over use of washrooms at was a sole option to achieve following the steps of developed nations which will parks as per the law, he said “The non-availability of facility in various areas was the major Rawal Enclave, and Yar Mu- public places, said the mon- the sector’s rebound in the save electricity worth billions, he demanded. – DNA issue that we were told during the electioneering of last general election.” – APP hammad Society. ey was being spent on their coming years. – APP CDA officials said that these maintenance. – APP offices were sealed to dis- courage the establishment RSA releases of illegal housing projects. They reminded that the fed- 115,600 Breast cancer in Pak reaches alarming level eral capital was divided into five zones under ICT Zoning cusecs water Dr.Samina Naeem, ex-Associate Regulations 1992. Under ISLAMABAD: Indus Riv- Ibrar Khan / DNA Prof of Health Services Academy, the regulations, the housing er System Authority and consultant at WHO, Pakistan, schemes were allowed plan- (IRSA) on Sunday released ISLAMABAD: Research shows gave a comprehensive overview of ning and development in 115,600 cusecs water from that Pakistan has the highest rate the disease and stressed upon the sector E-11 of Zone-I, Zone various rim stations with in- of breast cancer than any other importance of breaking the stereo- II and Zone V. flow of 54,200 cusecs. Asian country as approximately types and taboos related to it. However, later in 2010, the According to the data re- 90,000 new cases are diagnosed A survivor’s perspective also civic agency amended the leased by IRSA, water every year out of which 40,000 came from Dr.Fauzia Cheema, law and included Zone-IV, level in the Indus River at succumb to the disease. Estimates who shared the story of her ex- which was further split into Tarbela Dam was 1489.46 say 1 in 10 women may develop perience of battling breast cancer sub-zones, and permitted feet, which was 97.46 feet Breast Cancer in their lifetime from a point of view of a doctor the Agro Farm Scheme higher than its dead level in Pakistan. The situation is not facing the disease. Hers was an along with other schemes, 1386 feet. Water inflow in much different in other develop- educational account and objective officials said. the dam was recorded as ing countries. overview of healthcare system’s Currently, the planning 26,200 cusecs and outflow An ardent advocate of socio-eco- problems related to treatment of and development of private as 75,000 cusecs. nomic well-being of populations, the disease and related social and housing schemes in Islam- The water level in the the Commission on Science and psychological aspects. abad are regulated by two Jhelum River at Mangla Technology for Sustainable Devel- In her keynote address, Dr.Far- directorates of CDA. The Dam was 1184.80 feet, opment in the South (COMSATS) heen Raza, from Radiology De- housing department reg- which was 144.80 feet highlighted this global health issue partment of PIMS Hospital Is- ulates Zone-II and Zone-V higher than its dead level by holding a webinar on “Breast lamabad,emphasized onscreening while Regional Planning Di- of 1040 feet whereas the Cancer Awareness: Give Hope, the webinar was joined by experts for overcoming lack of knowl- timely care are the cornerstones and the need to have communi- rectorate regulates Zone-IV. inflow and outflow of wa- Save Lives” on Sunday in Islama- and participants online. edge,appropriate facilities, family of breast cancer control. ty-based health education compo- According to officials, the ter was recorded as 9,400 bad at its Secretariat, contributing Speaking on the occasion, Ambas- support and fear related to cancer She warned to take breast cancer nent including focused and small CDA board is mulling dif- cusecs and 22,000 cusecs to the global campaign of necessary sador (Retd.) Fauzia Nasreen (Ad- in our society. She remarked that seriously and learn about the tech- group discussions to overcome ferent recommendations to visor at COMSATS)emphasized on early diagnosis, access to proper niques of self-diagnosis for an ear- respectively. – APP awareness raising. Held virtually the social taboos and stigma at- stop the establishment of owing to the COVID-19 concerns, the measures that should be taken medical facilities, affordable and ly detection of the disease. tached to female illnesses. illegal housing schemes. IslamabadPOST 04 TWIN CITIES Monday, November 30, 2020 5093 cards Briefs to be issued senior UK to publish citizens books in RAWALPINDI: Commission- er Rawalpindi Captain (retd) Pakistan via Muhammad Mahmood Sun- IPS press day said that under the ‘Ba Himmat Buzurg Program’ started on the direction of DNA Chief Minister Punjab Sar- ISLAMABAD: An agree- dar Usman Bazdar, cards ment signed between Kube would be issued to a total Publishing (Leicester, UK) of 5093 senior citizens in and IPS Press - the publish- the division. Under this pro- ing and bookselling arm of gram elderly persons of 65 Institute of Policy Studies years or above will be able (IPS), Islamabad – will en- to get Rs 2000 per month. able readers in Pakistan He said this while presiding and Afghanistan to buy low- over a meeting at the Com- priced local editions of all missioner’s Office in which books of the popular UK- officials of district adminis- based Islamic publisher. tration, social welfare and The agreement signed by other concerned depart- Haris Ahmad, CEO, Kube ments participated. Publishing and Naufil Shah- The commissioner said rukh, GM-IPS has also that the program had been authorized IPS Press to started simultaneously in exclusively import and dis- Rawalpindi, Attock, Jhelum tribute all Kube titles in the and Chakwal districts and assigned territory. reports on issuance of The first title to be pub- cards from all districts, lished under this arrange- verification of default and ment is the Pakistan edition other related matters were of Revive Your Heart: Put- being collected daily basis. ting Life in Perspective, au- He said that cards would be issued to 2257 senior thored by renowned Islamic ISLAMABAD: Stalls holders displaying different stuff to attract the visitors during Happiness Bazaar setup in F-7 Sector. – DNA scholar and motivational citizens in Rawalpindi dis- speaker Nouman Ali Khan. trict while in Attock dis- trict 894, Jhelum 616 and Chakwal 1326 deserving 20 suspects senior citizens would be issued cards. – APP held during UNAIDS, UNFPA report shows search Shamas operation colony police ISLAMABAD: Islamabad declines in new HIV infections Police have arrested 20 sus- recovers arms pects during a search oper- “This year is a milestone for taking stock of a decade of progress towards ation in the jurisdiction of from accused Koral police station. ending AIDS by 2030. Sadly, the world has come up short against According to a police state- DNA ment, issued on Sunday the commitments made to drastically reduce new HIV infections ISLAMABAD: Islamabad around 560 persons were ISLAMABAD: The latest progress In 2016, United Nations Member Progress in reducing new HIV in- for key and vulnerable populations male circumcision, interrupted ac- Shamas Colony police ar- checked by screening some report of the Global HIV Preven- States committed to reach a world- fections in coalition countries is and the slow adoption of guidance cess to prevention commodities, rested an accused on Sun- 300 houses and 20 suspects tion Coalition shows declines in wide HIV prevention target of few- varied. In Eswatini, for example, on social contracting. including safe injection supplies, day and recovered six 9 MM were shifted to police sta- new HIV infections among adults in er than 500000 new HIV infections new HIV infections declined by “To drastically reduce new HIV the effects of lockdowns on educa- pistols and 12 magazines tion for interrogation. several countries. Overall progress among adults by 2020, a 75% re- 64% between 2010 and 2019. In infections, we have to bridge the tional and social support services from their possession, a po- DIG (Operations) has said in HIV prevention efforts remains duction from 2010. By the end of Pakistan, on the other hand, there gaps and dismantle barriers that and the interplay between eco- lice spokesman said. that the purpose of these variable and is too slow to reach 2019, the reduction was just 23%, was a 74% increase. But in 26 co- deny adolescent girls, young wom- nomic downturns and heightened Following directions of IGP search operations was to the 2020 targets committed to at with 1.7 million people becoming alition countries new HIV infec- en and key populations access HIV risk behaviours and vulnera- Islamabad Muhammad height the security of Fed- the 2016 United Nations High-Lev- infected with HIV last year. tions declined. to quality, respectful sexual and bility. This year’s report therefore Aamir Zulfiqar Khan, DIG eral capital and to curb the el Meeting on Ending AIDS, said a Launched in 2017, the Global HIV The report notes that there has reproductive health services. It’s begins to document adaptations (Operations) assigned task crime. He further directed press release issued here. Prevention Coalition aims to bring been significant progress in imple- time to end, once and for all, all that countries are taking to miti- to all police officials to accel- all police officials for high “We can’t end AIDS if year after fresh momentum and clarity to menting 10 strategic actions set forms of stigma, discrimination gate the potential effects of the erate efforts against anti-so- vigilance and monitoring year people continue to become HIV prevention programmes in 28 out in the Global HIV Prevention and marginalization that stand in COVID-19 pandemic. cial elements. In pursuance against those involved in an- newly infected with HIV,” said focus countries—the 28 countries 2020 Road Map, but a number their way,” said Natalia Kanem, The progress report was launched of these directions, SP (In- ti-social activities. Winnie Byanyima, Executive Di- worldwide with the greatest burden of countries still have difficulties Executive Director of the United at a virtual meeting of ministers dustrial Area) Zone Zubair The DIG emphasized that it rector of UNAIDS. “This year of new HIV infections. The 28 coa- in changing underlying factors Nations Population Fund. of health from Global HIV Pre- Ahmed Sheikh constituted was collective responsibility is a milestone for taking stock lition countries have identified and that hold back effective HIV pre- The COVID-19 pandemic is an ad- vention Coalition focus countries special teams for checking of every person of the soci- of a decade of progress towards promoted priority programme ap- vention programmes, including ditional challenge to maintaining at which members took stock of and vigilance in the area. ety to remain alert against ending AIDS by 2030. Sadly, the proaches and interventions, rekin- shortfalls in financing, insufficient progress in HIV prevention this the progress to date, with the aim One of the team includ- those involved in criminal world has come up short against dled political commitment for HIV action on addressing the obstruc- year. Of particular concern are of charting a way forward for the ing DSP Khalid Mehmud activities in their surround- the commitments made to drasti- prevention and guided and support- tive legal, policy and structural disruptions in HIV prevention ser- next five years on the road to end- Awan, SHO Turab ul Has- ings and inform police for cally reduce new HIV infections.” ed programme implementation. barriers that hinder programmes vices such as voluntary medical ing AIDS by 2030. – APP san, Sub-Inspector Mansoor action against them. Ahmed nabbed an accused “Safety of life and property Sabz Ali and recovered six of the citizens is our prime 9 MM pistols and 12 maga- responsibility and no stone ‘Health teams Parliamentarians asked to fulfill zines from his possession. would be left unturned in Case has been registered this regard,” the statement directed to ensure against him and further in- added. – APP vestigation is underway. DIG assets’ submission requirement administering (Operations) has appreciat- Galyat, ISLAMABAD: The Election It added as per reproduced sub-section (1). from the date submission of ed this overall performance Commission of Pakistan requirement, every member The commission will, on the the statement, be proceeded and directed for effective Murree expect (ECP) has drawn attention of an assembly and Senate sixteenth day of January, by against for committing the polio drops’ policing through out the city. tourist influx of members of the parlia- will submit to the Commis- an order suspend the mem- offence of corrupt practice. ment and provincial assem- sion, on or before Decem- bership of a member of an The ECP said that the pre- The minister said the polio Individuals ISLAMABAD: As the gov- blies towards mandatory ber 31st each year, a copy assembly and Senate who scribed form along with ernment has closed down requirement under Section of statement of assets and fails to submit the state- instructions and guidelines campaign starting from Nov trying to sell all the educational institu- 137 of the Elections Act, liabilities including assets ment of assets and liabili- prepared in this regard can 30 will remain continue till tions across the country in 2017 on submission of year- and liabilities of his spouse ties by the fifteenth day of be obtained free of cost fake papers the wake of second wave of ly statements of assets and and dependent children as January and such member from the Election Commis- December 4 and during coronavirus, the hoteliers liabilities. on the preceding thirtieth will cease to function till he sion Secretariat, Islama- campaign 296,662 children arrested of Galyat and Murree are According to ECP, all parlia- day of June on Form B. or she files the statement of bad, offices of Provincial expecting more tourists mentarians have to submit The commission, on the first assets and liabilities. Election Commissioners in will be administered polio drops DNA would turn to the hilly ar- to the ECP by December day of January each year It added if any member sub- each Province, Senate Sec- eas to enjoy chilly weather 31st, 2020, yearly state- through a press release, will mits the statement of assets retariat, National Assembly across the Attock district ISLAMABAD: The Federal with their families. ments of assets and liabili- publish the names of mem- and liabilities under this Secretariat and Secretariats ATTOCK: Provincial Minister for Revenue Malik Muham- Investigation Agency (FIA) “As of now, Murree is not ties including their spouse bers who failed to submit section which is found to be of Provincial Assemblies. mad Anwar Sunday directed the teams of health depart- on Sunday nabbed a group receiving the tourists at par and dependent children as the requisite statement of false in material particulars, Form can also be download- ment to ensure administering polio drops to all children of individuals selling fake papers for the Medical Den- with its true potential, but on the preceding 30th day assets and liabilities within he or she may within one ed from the ECP's website upto the age of five years for eradication crippling disease tal and College Admission there are clear chances that of June on Form-B. the period specified under hundred and twenty days www.ecp.gov.pk. – APP and parents should play their role to make this campaign Test (MDCAT) being held the people will flock the a success. He expressed these views while inaugurating across the country today. area with their families in polio campaign at THQ Hospital Pindigheb. the backdrop of schools’ clo- Taking to Twitter, the Paki- On the occassion, DC Ali Anan Qamar, CEO Health Dr stan Medical Commission sure and recent snowfall,” Installing the street lights is underway Jawad Elahi and others were also present. said Muhammad Rafique- (PMC) confirmed that the The Chairman CDA, Aamir Ali Ahmed took personal interest for the restoration The minister said the polio campaign starting from No- papers obtained from their General Manager of Al- vember 30 will remain continue till December 4 and dur- Azeen Hotel at Murree. of the lights. Chairman CDA issued fund of Rs 60m to street lights department custody are fake.” The ing campaign 296,662 children will be administered polio MDCAT examination has Talking to APP, he said the drops across the Attock district. He said, 953 teams have Chairman CDA has assured continuously registering lights. Lights have been re- started and remains fully se- number of visitors to the been constituted to administer polio drops. The teams DNA for provision of further complaints. stored on Express Highway, cure,” the commission said Murree had increased sig- will be present on all the entry and exit points, bus stands, budget, men power, and ma- In response, the Chairman Srinagar Highway, Consti- in a tweet. After multiple de- nificantly on this weekend, railway stations , hospitals and health centers. ISLAMABAD: Work of Cap- chinery for the completion CDA, Aamir Ali Ahmed took tutional Avenue, Margala lays and hiccups, thousands but it was not the same as The minister said control rooms have been established it received in the pre-COV- ital Development Authori- of the project. personal interest for the road, 7th Avenue, 9th Av- of aspirants are appearing ty (CDA) on installing the According to detail, street restoration of the lights. enue, Shakarparian park, at tehsil and district level , concerned health officers will in the MDCAT exam. ID-19 times. pay surprise visits to different areas to check the perfor- He said the hoteliers were street lights is underway. lights at all the main roads, Chairman CDA issued fund F-9 park, F-10, I-10, I-9, and The MDCAT is taking place mance of the roaming teams and said that foolproof secu- trying their level best to 90% lights at main roads streets, and markets of the of Rs 60 million to street various other sectors and in designated centres under rity will be provided to the mobile polio teams. ensure implementation of have been installed whereas capital city were being ne- lights department. The de- markets. the strict implementation He also emphasised upon the parents and community to Standard Operating Proce- 52% lights at roads, mar- glected for a long time. 90% partment of street lights The work on restoration of the coronavirus-related dures, issued by the Paki- kets, avenues, and sectorial of the lights were fully fused is working in two shifts of lights at link roads and play their role in ensuring administration of polio drops to standard operating proce- stan Tourism Development centers have been installed. due to which citizens were for the restoration of the streets is also underway the children upto the age of five years. – DNA dures, the PMC stated. Corporation after lifting of restrictions from the sector. Police Another hotelier from Nathia Gali, Arshad Khan Inspector died said Galyat had become of Covid-19 in center of attraction for tour- Murad Saeed blasts frustrated opposition ists after the second spell of Rawalpindi snowfall at the snowy resort Addressing a press conference here, the minister criticised the duplicity of opposition of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and said that those who were advocating complete lockdown during the first wave came to a halt on last Thurs- DNA day. He said tourists had of coronawere now organizing public rallies in defiance of NCOC directives RAWALPINDI: Police man swarmed the Galyat on this was died while fighting weekend after it received knew fully well that when in pow - ple. He reminded the opposition es by holding public rallies. He Covid-19 on Sunday, as In- around two feet of snow DNA er, the PPP and PML- N did noth - parties that they had ruled the said the participants of an event spector Muhammad Ajaib and there was no forecast of ing for their welfare, rather they country for four decades but failed at Bilawal House were asked to was undergoing treatment further snowfall till second ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister stuffed their own coffers with ill to improve health care facilities show certificate of having no at Rawalpindi Institute of week of December. for Communications and Postal gotten money and now the aim and left the economy in a sham- coronavirus. Similarly almost all Urology after contracting Galyat Development Au- Services Murad Saeed Sunday of so called protest movement bles. He said instead of feeling members of Sharif family includ- Corona virus last his breath. thority (GDA) Spokesman said Pakistan Democratic Move- was to get concessions from the ashamed for their failures, they ing Nawaz Sharif, his sons Hus- According to SOPs, his fu- Ahsan Hameed said all the ment (PDM) leadership was frus- government. had tried to blame the PTI govern- sain and Hassan, his son in law, neral prayers will be offered resources were being uti- trated after defeat in Gilgit-Balti- He urged the opposition to stop ment for poor economy and frail Shahbaz Sharif’s son Salman and at his residence in Dhok lized to facilitate the tour- stan elections and failure of their the cruel joke with the lives of the health infrastructure. Ishaq Dar were in London but Noor Dakhli Meera, Rawal- ists, coming to visit the sce- public rally in Peshawar. poor people and postpone their He said that entire world had ap- they were hellbent to play with pindi. On the directives nic valleys of Galyat from Addressing a press conference political rallies in the larger na- preciated Pakistan Prime Minister the lives of poor people by or- of IG Punjab Inam Ghani, various parts of the country. here, the minister criticised the tional interest. He said the opposi- Imran Khan for effective handling ganizing public meetings. Rawalpindi Police paid the He said the GDA had issued duplicity of opposition and said tion had no interest in protection of coronavirus pandemic by taking Moreover, he said that PPP and dues of the martyr’s family. a travel advisory to inform that those who were advocating of people’s lives or revival of econ- economies and modern health timely decisions and introducing PML-N had imposed lock down CPO Rawalpindi Muham- the tourists and locals for complete lockdown during the omy as they wanted to do politics infrastructures collapsed in the the concept of smart lock down in Sindh and Azad Jammu and mad Hassan Younas ex- travelling on slippery roads. first wave of coronavirus were on these both issues. world but Pakistan government but the opposition had no moral Kashmir respectively but in the pressed deep sorrow over He urged the tourists to trav- now organizing public rallies in He said Pakistan succeeded to de- with the cooperation of masses courage to acknowledge this fact. areas not ruled by them, they the death of the official and el in daylight and use chains defiance of NCOC directives. feat the first wave of coronavirus and efforts of doctors and para He said the opposition wanted to were endangering people’s lives prayed Allah Almighty to to tread on snow. – APP Murad Saeed said the masses due to effective strategy of Prime medical staff successfully protect- protect themselves from corona by organizing public meetings give courage to the family to have rejected the PDM as they Minister Imran Khan. He said big ed lives and livelihood of the peo- but endanger lives of the mass- which was criminal. bear irreparable loss. Monday, November 30, 2020 05 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti A digital parliament Deputy Editor: Abid Raza The future of S the pandemic enters its first year, it becomes ev- ident that institutions cannot shut down or things ABC CERTIFIED academic research cannot be halted temporarily. Instead, the infrastruc- A Vol: 01 Issue: 211 uhammad mar ftikhar ture needs to be adjusted to the pandemic—daily workings, M O I patterns and perhaps the way we have been doing things Email: [email protected] for decades have to be changed in order to make the lock- Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 PIECE of recent news mentions about 81 Pakistani aca - downs work in an efficient way. Herein lies the conundrum Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad demics who have become part of the two percent scien - of parliament. Parliament cannot shut down for obvious rea- A tists. The list has been compiled by Stanford University in the USA. It has names of 159683 people from across the sons—in order to counter the pandemic, legislators need to world from all scientific disciplines. These academicians and meet in session and pass laws and deliberate bills. Yet with researchers were added to the list based on an international an increasing number of parliamentarians testing positive evaluation of their research papers. Moreover, their selection for the virus, most recently PPP Chief Bilawal Bhutto-Zard- was made on a career-long citation impact until 2019. Included ari, the old system of gathering in the National Assembly in in this list are eleven teachers from the Quaid-e-Azam Univer - Islamabad will not work for the time being. sity (QAU) Islamabad and five scientists from the University This is where technology must be used in order to make our of Haripur. This milestone achievement shows that Pakistanis democracy work. A special fund of Rs6 million has been ear- do have the ability to make a difference and pursue tasks re - marked by National Assembly Secretariat to ensure virtual quiring cognitive skills. The challenge here is to create a ripple meetings so that parliament sessions can be held despite effect where the same passion to learn and grow is directed and imparted among people from all social strata. the crisis. Training of sitting MNAs will be part of the pro- These scientists can publish the summary of their research in gramme. All the bills, agenda, publications will be available easy-to-understand language on social media and print publica- on a digital system, with the lawmakers given special access tions. It will be helping those who are directly or indirectly associ- through laptops. This was a long time coming and it is hoped ated with such professions to which the research is related. Trans- that the programme is installed timely. Countries across the lating such research in Urdu and other regional languages will be world have put in place mechanisms for video conferences for useful in its swift dissemination. Fortunately, 2% of Pakistanis are parliament. The use of technology would not only improve the a part of such a distinguished list. However, it is the duty of these performance of the government departments but also ensure 2% Pakistanis to share their findings to help others understand transparency in public services because it leads to better mon- their work and learn something new. The education sector of itoring and registration of details. While a lot of this hefty fund Pakistan, apart from the need for restructuring, requires a change should go towards equipment and infrastructure, there must in its syllabus. It needs to impart practical learning among stu- dents who can question and broaden their mental horizon. Such also be an emphasis on the training of parliamentarians. Our scientists can add value to the content and syllabus by adding such digital policies have reflected that a large number of officials information that is relevant, pertinent, and useful for the careers in government are still not up to date when it comes to using and professional learning of the students. The concerned authori- technology—considering its enormous place in the world and ties must make such strategies so the students and professionals politics, this is negligence and parliamentarians regardless can benefit from the learning of such academicians, scientists, and need training to operate in a digital workspace. researchers who make Pakistan proud. Pak Civil Award for China’s Minister Song Tao SPECIAL Investiture Ceremony was held at gic, comprehensive and policy oriented studies on interna- tary-General of CPC has offered comforting words to global Syed Ali Nawaz Gilani Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing, on Thurs- tional situation, world political parties, socialist movement, leaders like telling the Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, A day the 19th November, 2020. Pakistan’s Am- contemporary capitalism and other important global issues; that “sunshine comes after the storm”, As the coronavirus out- bassador Mr. Moin-ul-Haque, on behalf of the President to coordinate the research efforts within the Department and break spreads and countries struggle to respond, China has posi- of Pakistan, conferred civil award of Pakistan upon “Hi- conduct academic exchanges and cooperation with outside tioned itself as a leader and benefactor in public health, building lal-i-Pakistan” Mr. Song Tao in recognition of his out- institutions; to hold press conference and publicity activities the kind of soft power Beijing needs at a time of intensifying standing services towards Pakistan and strengthening of over the Party’s international work. The office has a profes- US-China rivalry and scrutiny of Chinese influence around the Sino-Pakistan relations. Mr. Song Tao is the Minister of In- sional team with a broad scope of research areas and appro- world. In Pakistan, IDCPC also provided complimentary COVID ternational Department of the Communist Party of China priately structured expertise background. IDCPC through 19 protection masks and necessary equipments like body suits (IDCPC) Central Committee, and a member of 19th CPC eight (8) Bureaus looking after relations and exchanges with PPEs to all Political Parties, NGOs. In this connection the role of Central committee. He has been a great friend of Pakistan political parties and organizations across the globe, while ID- Mr. BayazeedKasi -PTI’s advisor on cooperation with CPC with and an ardent advocate of Pakistan-China friendship. In CPC Information Center is commissioned to collect and ana- active coordination of IDCPC is highly appreciated. his capacity as Minister IDCPC by leading a team of four lyze information on international issues and political parties No doubt, this is the fact that the International Department Vice Ministers & two Assistant Ministers, Mr. Song Tao in the world. As the International Department is a functional has so far delivered much of what is expected of it. Its brand of has been instrumental in promoting the sustainable and organ of the Central Committee of the CPC responsible for party-based diplomacy has assumed a prominence that is un- healthy development of Pakistan-China exchange in the the Party’s international work. By party-to-party relations seen in any other countries’ diplomatic practices. Under Pres- spheres of people-to-people contacts and party-to-party and the advantage of political party contacts, IDCPC have ident Xi Jinping leadership party-based diplomacy has indeed linkages. Mr. Song Tao has played a key role in fostering played a very positive role in establishing, developing and grown to be an important tool of China’s diplomacy. Moreover, greater mutual understanding between the CPC and var- consolidating China’s relations with foreign countries. The Xi is also emphasizing how party based diplomacy can play a ious political parties of Pakistan, thereby contributing to IDCPC, for decades, coordinated with China’s foreign diplo- key role in explaining China’s policies and promoting China’s The IDCPC since consolidating the all-around social consensus on the Paki- macy. They have a unique role in facilitating the progress of image and soft power to foreign elites. This unique practice of stan-China All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership healthy and stable state-to-state relations when political insta- party-based diplomacy has perhaps given China the advantage 1951, under the direct and jointly building a closer Pakistan-China Community of bility and frequent change of governments happen in some to cultivate friendships and elite networks of all sorts. Looking Shared Future in the New Era. He was also the force be- countries. As an “accelerator,” party-to-party relations have forward, while much of what has been discussed in these lines leadership of the hind the strengthen political support for realizing CPEC’s facilitated the progress of state relations. Party-to-party rela- about party-based diplomacy will continue under the leader- potential as a game-changer for Pakistan’s socio-economic tions cover both the party in office and the party not in pow- ship of Xi Jinping, there could also be another growing role for Central Committee of development. The special Investiture ceremony was also er, established or up and coming people. CPC’s international the International Department in the future. This is the training the Communist Party of attended by the IDCPC Vise Minister Mr. Guoyeshou a relations have elevated CPC’s governing ability. As a party in of foreign party cadres, especially in developing countries. Xi part from senior officials of International Department of power, with over 70 million members and leading a country is increasingly becoming more confident in promoting the de- China (CPC), has seen a the Communist Party of China (IDCPC) and from Pakistan of 1.3 billion people, the CPC is facing, among other tasks, velopmental experiences of China to the developing world and Embassy, Minister & Deputy Head of Mission Mr. Ahmed a mission how to keep shoulder to shoulder with the chang- in offering the so-called ‘China solutions’ to complex problems continuous expansion of Farooq, Defense Attache Brig. Shahid Amir Afsar, Coun- inginternational and domestic situations, and how to improve in the world. The growing and diversifying mandate of par- sellor& HOC Mr. NaeemCheema. its leading and governing abilities. ty-based diplomacy will ensure that the International Depart- its international exchanges The IDCPC since 1951, under the direct leadership of the IDCPC also play its vital role during COVID 19 by providing ment continues to be a critical actor in Chinese foreign policy. Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), in shortest time coronavirus testing kits to friendly countries – The writer is Secretary-General Pakistan China and communications has seen a continuous expansion of its international exchang- across the globe , sent planeloads of ventilators, masks and Friendship Association & President Radio China es and communications serving the key tasks of the Party medics. The Chinese President, Xi Jinping, who is also Secre- Listener’s Club.His email is [email protected] serving the key tasks in different periods. The aims of its work is to serve China’s reform and open-up policy and the socialist modernization of the Party in different drive as well as the overall strategy of state diplomacy, which help consolidate the Party’s position in office and contribute periods. The aims of its to the building of socialism with Chinese characteristics, the fact well acknowledged and proven over the period of dec- work is to serve China’s ades. The CPC associates with not only the communist par- reform and open-up ties and other left-wing parties of the world as it originally did but also national democratic parties of the developing coun- policy and the socialist tries and political parties and statesmen of various ideologies and natures such as socialist, labor and conservative parties modernization drive as in the developed countries as well as their international or- ganizations as it later expanded. Up till now, the CPC has well as the overall strategy established contacts and exchanges with more than 600 po- litical parties and organizations in over 160 countries, most of state diplomacy, which of which are either parties in office or parties participating in government. Gratifying results have been achieved which can BEIJING (China): Pakistan’s Ambassador to China Mr. Moin-ul-Haque with China’s Minister help consolidate the be described as “making friends in the four corners of the for International Department of Communist Partyof China (IDCPC) Mr. Song Tao, earth and finding kith and kin across the oceans”. after conferring “Hilal-i-Pakistan” a highest civil award on behalf of the President Party’s position in office IDCPC’s main missions are to carry out theoretical, strate- of Pakistan at special investiture ceremony. Sustainable tourism OURISM is one of the most in- to tourists but can also contribute to the ism arrivals – becomes irreversible. As Munaza Kazmi credible socio-economic phe- local area and thus be crucial to regional intensive tourism development and rec- T nomena of the twentieth cen- economic development. reational activities in coastal areas can tury. It singly started from an action Moreover, tourism provides a substantial not only lead to beach destruction and “enjoyed by only a small group of rel - amount of jobs for women and unskilled coastal degradation but can also threaten atively well-off people” during the workers, tourism can appreciably con- coral reefs and other marine ecosystems. first half of the last century, it gradu - tribute to empowering women and light- Other major problems arising from tour- ally became a mass popular during the en poverty. Even so, it is now generally ist activities in mountain regions include post- World War II, particularly from accepted that tourism can make an im- disruption of animal migration by road the 1970s and onwards. It now reach- perative role to employment, export re- and tourist facilities, sewage pollution of es wider scale and larger numbers of ceipts and national income in most coun- rivers, excessive water withdrawals from people throughout the worldand is a tries and regions. Furthermore, tourism streams to supply resorts and accumula- source of employment for a significant is often identified as the most promising tion of solid waste on trails. segmentofthe labor force. driving force for economic development Here the solution could be offered by the Likewise, if it goes Tourism can contribute as the major ser- of under developed countries and regions government through making environmen- vice sector in a country as well as in the endowed with areas of natural beauty be- tal policies, management measures and uncontrolled it can be globe as a whole. Furthermore, in this cause it offers them a valuable opportuni- technologies that can surely reduce these a threat for natural sector there is ample scope for cultural ty for economic diversification. negative impacts byproposing the foun- exchange, views and philosophy, in this Likewise, if it goes uncontrolled it can be dation of sustainability in tourism, that resources, including fresh regard it may contribute to peace through a threat for natural resources, including is commonly known as ecotourism. Since water, marine resources, improved cross-cultural understanding. fresh water, marine resources, endanger only Sustainable tourism can take care endanger species, and Rather than export earnings, international species, and forests. Since, tourism can about the environment through ecologi- tourism also generates an increasingly sig- also lead to the indiscriminate clearance cal development by attempting to make as forests. Since, tourism nificant share of government tax revenues of native vegetation for the development low impact on the environment and local can also lead to the throughout the world. In addition, the de- of new facilities, increased demand for culture as possible, while helping to gen- velopment of tourism as a whole is usually fuel wood and even forest fires. In many erate future employment for local people, indiscriminate clearance accompanied by considerable investments countries, coastlines are becoming over- with the aimto ensure that development of native vegetation in infrastructure, such as airports, roads, built due to tourism development until brings a positive experiencefor local peo- water, sewerage facilities, telecommu- the damage caused by environmental ple,tourism companies and the tourists for the development nications and other public utilities. Such degradation – and the eventual loss of themselves. Moreover, it facilitates in pro- of new facilities improvements not only generate benefits revenues arising from a collapse in tour- tection of natural and heritage assets. IslamabadPOST 06 WORLD / SPORTS Monday, November 30, 2020 Azerbaijan Briefs football team visits Kabul: freed city Pakistan gifted Sports Desk BAKU: Azerbaijani football oxygen plant club Qarabag on Saturday visited Aghdam, a city lib- ISLAMABAD: Afghan erated by the country’s Minister for Public Health army recently from the oc- Ahmad Jawad Usmani and cuaption of Armenian forc- Pakistan’s Ambassador to es. Qarabag chairman Tahir Afghanistan Mansoor Ah- Gozel, senior team manager mad Khan Sunday jointly Kurban Kurbanov and the inaugurated an oxygen pro- players offered prayers at a duction plant fixed at Mu- mosque in the city. hammed Ali Jinnah Hospital The team also visited an old at Kabul. The plantwas gift- stadium, which was razed ed by the government of Pa- to the ground. The players kistan to cater to the needs played football in the ground of the Afghan patients. and lifted their champion- “The installment of this ship trophy in a symbolic plant will make the doctors victory. Qarabag won the to treat Covid-19 patients 2020 Azerbaijani Premier effectively as the plant has League title in June. the capacity of providing ox- The team also paid their re- ygen to more than 200 beds spects to Allahverdi Bagirov, in addition to extra 50 oxy- a national hero of Azerbai- gen balloons per hour and jan and one of the founders around 1200 balloons in 24 of the football club, who is hours,” said a press release. buried in a graveyard in the On the occasion, Ambassa- town. Bagirov was killed by dor of Pakistan Mansoor Ah- an anti-tank mine during his mad Khan said that Pakistan return to Aghdam in 1992. had pledged $1billion as as- The Aghdam district was sistance to Afghanistan. occupied in 1993. Some Only in health sector three 70,000 people were since hospitals had been complet- displaced and resettled in ed at a cost of $72 million KABUL:Mansoor Ahmad Khan, Ambassador of Pakistan to Afghanistan along with Afghan health minister, Ahmad Jawad Usmani the nearby Azerbaijani prov- which included Jinnah Hos- inaugurated new oxygen production plant provided by Pakistan to Jinnah hospital Kabul. – DNA inces of Tartar and Barda. pital at Kabul, Naib Aminul- On Nov. 20, Azerbaijani lah Hospital at Logar and forces liberated Aghdam. Nishter Kidney hospital at Fresh border clashes erupt- Jalalabad, he added. ed between Azerbaijan He further said that they and Armenia on Sept. 27 had proposal for conversion Mike Tyson, Roy Jones resulting in civilian casual- of this hospital into a post ties. After over six weeks, a graduate teaching hospital Russia-brokered truce was wherein doctors trained reached. The truce is seen in Pakistan could continue as a victory for Azerbaijan, their post graduate training exhibition bout ends in draw and a defeat for Armenia. under supervision of leading During this period, Baku medical institutes of Paki- Fifteen years after retiring with a 2005 loss to journeyman Kevin McBride, liberated several cities and stan. He also expressed his nearly 300 settlements and view that he also wished to Tyson made his comeback at Staples Center in Los Angeles without villages from the Armenian extend the existing facilities occupation. in Jinnah Hospital by incor- spectators in a pay-per-view matchup that mixed curiosity and nostalgia porating cancer block and there could be no official fight with 45-year-old Brazil- Tyson landed an inside right ‘Ties with other facilities as required Sports Desk winner in safety moves for ian mixed martial arts star and a hard left to the head by the Afghan patients. the over-50 fighters. Anderson Silva. of Jones in the fifth round, Israel The ambassador said that LOS ANGELES: Legendary “Sometimes that two min- ´It´s going to hurt´ then connected to the body they had been closely co- boxers and quinquagenar- utes felt like three min- Tyson came out aggressive with a solid right and left in betrayal ordinating with the Afghan ians Mike Tyson and Roy utes,” Tyson said. “I´m glad and fast, swinging and con- the sixth, Jones evading a government through minis- Jones Jr fought out a draw I got this under my belt and necting often to the body of right uppercut and tying up of Muslims’ try of health and ministry on their return to the ring I´m looking forward to do- Jones, who was able to hit Tyson before he could land of Foreign Affairs on afore- in an eight-round exhibition. ing it again.” and evade at times, then major combinations. Foreign Desk mentioned proposals. Fifteen years after retiring An “unofficial” panel of hugging Tyson often when Tyson stung the midsection TEHRAN: Iran has de- with a 2005 loss to jour- former World Boxing Coun- all else failed. of Jones in round seven but nounced the normalization neyman Kevin McBride, cil champions at ringside “You came back. I hit you was held before he could OIC adopts of ties between certain Tyson made his comeback scored the bout a draw, with good shots and you press the advantage. member states of the Or- resolutions at Staples Center in Los an outcome that Tyson ap- took it,” Tyson told Jones. In the eighth and final ganization of Islamic Coop- Angeles without spec- plauded despite appearing “We have to do this again.” round, Tyson pounded a eration (OIC) and Israel as over Armenia’s tators in a pay-per-view to dominate. A hard left to the head pair of left hooks to the “a betrayal of Muslims” and matchup that mixed curi- “I´m good with that,” Tyson Jones said, admitting that with 44 knockouts, lost 100 stung Jones in round two body but Jones tied him up a violation of the 57-nation aggression osity and nostalgia. said, admitting he thought Tyson hurt him throughout pounds and began training and he spent much of the and they finished trading in- body’s principles. California State Athlet- he had won the fight. “Yeah, the bout, particularly with again, his desire to get back third and fourth rounds side punches. Iranian Foreign Ministry Foreign Desk ic Commission officials but I´m good with a draw. body blows. “If he hits you in shape becoming a hunger holding and moving into “I was very happy to go the Director General for Inter- required two-minute The crowd was happy with with his head, punches, to strap on the gloves once clenches with Tyson. eight rounds,” Tyson said. NIAMEY: The 47th meeting national Peace and Security rounds instead of the usu- that.” Jones, who looked body shots, it don´t mat- more. Jones, who entered “It´s something in there “I´m more happy with go- of the Council of Foreign Reza Najafi made the re- al three-minute rounds, tired and grabbed Tyson ter, everything hurts. Body 66-9 with 47 knockouts, had taking punches from Mike,” ing the distance. Ministers of the Organiza- marks at the 47th session of mandated larger than nor- much of the fight, was un- shots definitely took a toll. not fought since a February Jones said. “Once I go in “I was afraid I might get tion of Islamic Cooperation the OIC’s Council of Foreign mal 12-ounce gloves, said happy at a draw. Body shots are what makes 2018 cruiserweight victo- there, I´m game. I´ll go to hurt. Why is nobody wor- (OIC) was held in the Nige- Ministers in Niger’s capital, neither fighter could seek “I ain´t never happy with you exhausted.” ry. He hoped a solid effort the end. I know when he ried about my ass? I haven´t rian capital Niamey On No- Niamey, on Saturday. a knockout and declared a draw. I dont do draw,” Tyson, who entered 50-6 against Tyson might set up a hits me it´s going to hurt.” done this in 15 years. vember 27-28, media reports Najafi expressed serious citing press service MFA. concerns about a decision At the meeting of the OIC by certain OIC countries Council of Foreign Min- Foreign diplomats to forge formal diplomatic isters, resolutions were Argentine prosecutors relations with Tel Aviv, say- adopted covering political, ing, “Any interaction with economic and cultural is- inspect Armenian investigate death of Maradona the fake and illegal Zionist sues related to the aggres- regime, whose life involves BUENOS AIRES: Argentine justice officials are investigating the death of soccer star Diego Maradona and ordered the search sion of Armenia against 60 years of crime, murder, of properties of his personal doctor on Sunday, a local prosecutor’s office said. Maradona died at age 60 of a heart attack on Azerbaijan. These resolu- war crime scenes torture and displacement Wednesday. The search order was requested by prosecutors in the affluent Buenos Aires suburb San Isidro and signed by a lo- tions, traditionally adopted of thousands of Palestin- tlements, cemeteries, cal judge, according to a statement issued by the prosecutor’s office. “Yesterday [Saturday] the investigation and substantiation annually by the OIC, include ians, is considered a be- DNA historical and cultural of evidence continued with the taking of statements from people including direct relatives of the deceased,” it said. “By virtue new provisions taking into trayal of Muslims and a vi- monuments in Aghdam. of the evidence that was collected, it was considered necessary to request searches at the home and office of doctor Leopoldo account the latest situation olation of the fundamental BAKU: Representatives Before Aghdam, foreign Luque,” the prosecutor’s office said in the statement. The prosecutor’s office provided no information on what prompted the in the region. principles of the OIC and of diplomatic corps ac- diplomats and Azerbai- investigation. Maradona’s lawyer, Matias Moria, on Thursday said he would ask for a full investigation of the circumstances of The OIC adopted three res- credited in Azerbaijan, will deal a serious blow olutions entitled “Aggres- jani officials accompany- the soccer legend’s death, criticizing what he said was a slow response by emergency service. –DNA including heads of rep- ing them visited Tartar, to the unity of the organ- sion of the Republic of Ar- resentations of interna- ization’s member states menia against the Republic which had suffered from tional organizations in huge destructions as a and the Muslim Ummah.” of Azerbaijan”, “Economic the country visited the “A few members of the assistance to the Republic result of the Armenian liberated from Armenian missile attacks. organization betrayed the of Azerbaijan” and “Destruc- occupation the city of Muslim Ummah by reveal- tion and insult of Islamic his- Earlier Hajiyev said that a Aghdam. The visit was missile fired to Tartar by ing their secret relations torical and cultural shrines aimed at familiarizing with the Zionist regime,” in the occupied territories of the Armenian armed forces foreign diplomats with in late October had been de- he added. Azerbaijan as a result of the the atrocities and scenes Najafi further urged the in- aggression of the Republic of livered to a local museum. of crimes committed by "Smerch missile fired to ternational community to Armenia against the Repub- the Armenian armed forc- strengthen efforts towards lic of Azerbaijan”. The reso- Tartar on October 29 was es in the city. taken from private house upholding the Palestinians’ lutions were adopted by 57 The diplomats were accom- inalienable rights to return OIC member countries. and delivered to the muse- panied by the Azerbaijani um of the local mayor’s of- to their homeland and es- presidential aide Hikmat fice," Hajiyev wrote in his tablish an independent state 2 Pakistan Hajiyev and other officials. Twitter account on Novem- in the occupied territories, The diplomats familiarized ber 28. In another tweet, with East Jerusalem al-Quds players themselves with severe the presidential aide said: as its capital. consequences of Armeni- "Shikharkh settlement of no longer an war crimes committed Tartar region. During the France: infectious in the city. They eyewit- 44-day war Armenia inten- nessed the atrocities and sively shelled this settle- 45 migrants vandalism committed by ment constructed for IDPs rescued Sports Desk the Armenians in Aghdam in an indiscriminate man- KARACHI: New Zealand city for 27 years. ner. Diplomatic corps have DNA Health Ministry has stated They were informed that witnessed consequences of on Sunday that two of the Armenians savagely de- Armenia’s brutal rocket and MADRID: Alaves' Tomas Pina vies with Real Madrid's Toni Kroos during a Spanish football league PARIS: French patrol ship six initial COVID-19 positive stroyed residential set- artillery attacks." match between Real Madrid and Deportivo Alaves. – DNA has rescued 45 migrants, cases in the Pakistan squad including a pregnant wom- are no longer infectious. an and children, who were The national squad also crossing the English Chan- underwent serology Tests nel on a boat, said the Mari- along with routine PCR test- time Prefecture for the Eng- ing for the COVID-19 virus Babar Azam accused of sexual harassment lish Channel and the North yesterday. “Following se- Sea on Sunday. rology (blood) testing, two Speaking at a press conference in Lahore on Saturday, the woman, identified as Hamiza, claimed that she was At the time of rescue on Sat- of the original six positive Azam’s neighbour and old school mate, adding that the young cricketer tricked her into love and marriage urday evening, the boat had cases are now considered run into difficulties off the to be historic cases and are Azam’s neighbour and cations Samiul Hassan December 4. The sexual coast of the Leffrinckoucke therefore not infectious,” Sports Desk old school mate, adding said that this was Babar’s harassment case will be commune in northern the NZ health ministry said that the young cricketer private matter and the heard on December 5. France, as several migrants in its media release. LAHORE: Star cricketer tricked her into love and Board could not comment Babar Azam, who is in appeared to be hypother- The media release further and Pakistan’s all-format marriage. on it. New Zealand for a three- mic, the French authorities said that 11 individuals re- captain Babar Azam has “When I asked him to During Saturday’s press match T20I series and a said in a statement, adding turn positive serology due been accused of sexual marry me, he tortured conference, the woman’s two-match Test series, that the migrants were then to having historical infec- abuse, violence and fi- me,” she said. lawyer said that an FIR could not be reached for being taken good care of. tions. Names were not re- nancial fraud by a woman Hamiza said that she had had been lodged with a comment on the matter. France and Britain signed vealed by the ministry. “As from Lahore that claims financially supported the Capital City Police It is pertinent to men - a new deal on Saturday a result, a further 11 people to be his former girl - Azam when he was strug - Officer (CCPO) Lahore tion here that another to curb illegal migration (in addition to the two men- friend and classmate. gling with his career, regarding the matter but Pakistan star, Shoaib across the English Channel, tioned above) returned posi- Speaking at a press con - adding that she spent mil - no action was taken. Malik, had faced a sim - with such measures as an in- tive serology indicating pre- ference in Lahore on lions of rupees on him. Hamiza’s petition is now ilar scandal prior to his crease in the number of pa- vious ‘historic’ infections,” Saturday, the woman, “When I called the Paki - said that it was a personal questioned about the al- pending at the Sessions wedding to Indian ten - trollers on French beaches the ministry added. identified as Hamiza, stan Cricket Board (PCB) matter,” she continued. legations, PCB’s Director Court, which is sched- nis player Sania Mirza a and employment of drones claimed that she was to lodge a complaint, they According to Jang, when of Media and Communi- uled for a hearing on decade or so ago. and radar. IslamabadPOST 07 BUSINESS / WORLD Monday, November 30, 2020 10m Iraqi Briefs children back to 4 Azerbaijani school civilians killed in mine Web Desk BAGHDAD: Iraqi schools explosion have opened their doors to 10 million students for the Foreign Desk first time since the country entered a COVID-19 lock- BAKU: Four Azerbaijani ci- down in late February. vilians lost their lives after a Iraq’s public schools are ex- mine laid by Armenian forc- pected to operate six days es exploded, state authori- a week, instead of five, in a ties said Saturday. bid to maintain physical dis- The explosion occurred tancing in what were once when a vehicle carrying the classrooms that could easily civilians came in contact host more than 50 students. with the landmine in the vil- Elementary school pupils lage of Ashagi Seyidahmedli are set to attend class one of Fuzuli province, the Chief day a week, while older stu- Prosecutor’s Office said. The dents will be required to province was recently liber- go twice a week. The rest ated by the Azerbaijani army of their learning will take from nearly three-decades of place online. Armenian occupation. Mohammed, a young Eng- While retreating from the lish teacher from the town occupied territories, the Ar- of Karma in Anbar province, menian forces laid mines to said both he and his stu- target the civilians, prosecu- dents were excited to return tors said in a statement. to the classroom after eight They also asked the public months of online learning. to not enter the liberated “COVID-19 is a problem, but areas without a special per- we will have the necessary mit. Relations between the preventions. There will be former Soviet republics of three metres [nine feet] be- Azerbaijan and Armenia tween students,” he said. have been tense since 1991 But keeping excitable chil- when the Armenian military ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of China Nong Rong met with the Chairman CPEC Authority Asim Bajwa and discussed the way forward with. – DNA dren in check can be a occupied Nagorno-Karab- daunting task. “We are sure akh, also known as Upper that they won’t be careful, Karabakh, a territory recog- and won’t wear their masks nized as part of Azerbaijan, all the time,” 38-year-old and seven adjacent regions. Imad Mohammed Farhan New clashes erupted on ‘Biden administration will be said of his two sons, aged Sept. 27 and ended with a 14 and 11. The father of Russian-brokered truce six three from Fallujah said he weeks later. Baku liberat- and his wife were “terrified” ed several strategic cities, of their boys returning to and nearly 300 of its set- a bigger problem for China’ school. But added: “They tlements and villages from miss school so much.” the Armenian occupation during this time. I think the Chinese are more concerned with a Biden administration than a Trump administration,” said O’Neill, a former chief economist at Goldman Sachs and now president of ‘Killing of Palestinian Chatham House, suggesting that Biden’s team “has stronger philosophical beliefs.” in key issues Fakhrizadeh envoy hails sparked a trade war with China “I think the Chinese are more con- so loved by Trump,” he added. over how to address high carbon a violation of countries DNA that has had a negative effect on cerned with a Biden administration Chinese President Xi Jinping dioxide levels. human rights’ the global economy. than a Trump administration,” said called Biden earlier this week to However, US climate ambitions voicing LONDON: Joe Biden’s presidency This policy differs greatly from the O’Neill, a former chief economist at congratulate him on his election have changed with Trump, and will be a bigger problem for the European approach, for example, Goldman Sachs and now president victory. According to media re- pressure on China to step up its Foreign Desk solidarity Chinese government than Donald which often negotiates trade dis- of Chatham House, suggesting that ports, Xi said he hopes the two emissions efforts has eased some- DOHA: Qatar has con- Trump’s nearly four-year presiden- putes with China using tradition- Biden’s team “has stronger philo- countries will uphold the spirit of what. Beijing also changed its po- demned Friday’s assassina- Foreign Desk cy, economist Jim O’Neill, chair- al institutions such as the World sophical beliefs.” in key issues. “non-conflict, non-confrontation, sition in September – just weeks tion of Iranian nuclear phys- man of the British research insti- Trade Organization (WTO) and “They (Biden’s team) will use ex- mutual respect” when managing after the US presidential vote icist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, RAMALLAH: The Pales- tute Chatham House, told. the G20. isting multinational forums to try their differences. – announced its goal of reducing calling it “a clear violation tinian envoy to Turkey Trump has taken a different ap- President-elect Biden will also call to force China to meet the stand- One of the many points of tension carbon emissions to zero by 2060. of human rights”. Qatar’s thanked Saturday everyone proach to US-China relations by for these agreements to be nego- ards of such international forums, between the US and China has “In a strange way, it might already Deputy Prime Minister who supported the people unilaterally imposing tariffs on tiated through multilateral insti- whether it’s the WHO, the G20, been linked to climate change. Be- force China to think a little differ- and Minister of Foreign of Palestine. “On the Inter- Beijing. The US president has of- tutions, which could mean more the World Bank, and so on. and so fore the Trump presidency, Wash- ently,” O’Neill said of the impact Affairs Sheikh Mohammed national Day of Solidarity ten criticized China on Twitter and concrete action against China. on Than this “style of negotiation ington and Beijing often clashed of the US election on China. bin Abdulrahman Al Thani with the Palestinian People, expressed his condolences we thank all states, govern- in a phone call with Iran’s ments, organizations and Minister of Foreign Affairs people who expressed their Iran blames Mohammad Javad Zarif. solidarity with the Palestin- Belarus protesters take to Iranian media reported on ian people, supported their Friday that Fakhrizadeh struggle and strengthened Israel for died in hospital after he was them in their most difficult shot in his car in an ambush days,” Palestinian Ambassa- the streets with new tactic scientist’s death east of Tehran. Fakhrizadeh dor to Turkey Faed Mustafa MINSK: Opposition protest- husband -- was the true win- foreign agents (...), we are in previous weeks, several served as the head of the re- said in a statement. ers in Belarus took to the ner of the polls. citizens of Belarus, who want metro stations in the city Web Desk / DNA search and innovation organ- Mustafa also hailed the Re- streets of capital Minsk on In recent weeks, authorities peace, calm and respect for centre were shut and mo- isation of Iran’s defence min- public of Turkey, especially TEHRAN: Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Sunday in the latest of three imposed an intense crack- human rights in their coun- bile connection was limited. istry at the time of his death. President Recep Tayyip Er- the recent assassination of a senior Iranian nuclear scien- months of demonstrations down in which hundreds try,” Golubev said, holding a Riot police were deployed The West has long suspect- dogan, for their support to tist bears the clear hallmark of atrocities committed by the against the re-election of were detained and protest- red and white flag -- a symbol in large numbers, with the ed Fakhrizadeh of being the rights of freedom and Israeli regime, which has already murdered a number of strongman president Alex- ers were prevented from of the Belarus opposition. Ac- Tut.by news website report- the mastermind of Iranian independence of the Pales- Iran’s scientific elites. The Iranian scientist, who headed ander Lukashenko. gathering in central Minsk. cording to local media, some ing the use of stun grenades efforts to develop nuclear tinian people. the Defense Ministry’s Organization of Defensive Innova- Since an August election, That prompted Lukashen- twenty rallies were recorded and tear gas. Human rights weapons, but Iran denies he He also thanked Turkey’s tion and Research, was targeted in a multi-pronged attack Belarus has been gripped ko’s opponents to change on Sunday across the city. group Viasna said that more was involved in any such un- Foreign Ministry, Grand involving at least one explosion and machinegun fire by a by massive protests that tactic, calling on support- “Large columns of people than 150 people have been dertaking. National Assembly, political number of assailants in Absard city of Tehran Province’s erupted after Lukashenko, ers to create small gather- have assembled in all dis- taken into police custody Al Thani stressed that the parties, civil society organi- Damavand County. The Atomic Energy Organization of 66, secured a sixth term as ings in every district of the tricts of Minsk, without ex- as of 1400 GMT. “Everyone scientist’s murder “will only zations and the Turkish peo- Iran, the country’s nuclear agency, has likewise suspect- president of the ex-Soviet capital. Dmitry Golubev, ception. The Lukashenko takes to the streets in their contribute to pouring more ple for showing solidarity ed Israeli involvement in both the assassination and a July republic. The opposition a 20-year-old student, told police are desperately rush- district and sees dozens, fuel on the fire at a time with the rightful cause. incident at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility. “It looks like the believes the election was AFP that he is rallying for ing from district to district,” hundreds and thousands of when the region and the In 1977, the UN General Zionist regime [of Israel] has a role in these issues,” AEOI rigged and political novice “fair elections, Lukashen- said opposition Telegram supporters,” Tikhanovskaya, international community Assembly called for the an- Spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi said on Saturday. Svetlana Tikhanovskaya -- ko’s resignation and the re- channel Nexta Live that 38, said in a video address are searching for ways to nual observance of Nov. 29 Zarif condemned the “cowardice” that characterizes the who ran against Lukashen- lease of political prisoners”. has helped coordinate the posted on her Telegram reduce tension and return as the International Day of assassination as “an expression of the desperate war- ko in the place of her jailed “We are not evil people, not ongoing demonstrations. As channel on Saturday. – APP to the table of dialogue and Solidarity with the Palestin- mongering of its perpetrators.” Brigadier General Hos- diplomacy”, Qatar news ian People. Underlining that sein Dehqan, a military advisor to Leader of the Islamic agency (QNA) reported on the Palestinian people have Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, issued simi- Saturday. Al Thani “called experienced trials and trib- lar comments earlier. The Israeli regime was seeking to for restraint,” it said. ulations for more than 72 “create an all-out war” in the dying political tenure of its years, he said they have not “gambling ally (US President Donald Trump)” by risking given up fighting for their escalation with the Islamic Republic, he said. Police brutality rights which are recognized by international law. protests turn UK, France sign deal to violent in Paris Canada bans curb refugee crossings mass exports Foreign Desk of prescription Web Desk / DNA PARIS: Saturday marked a drugs PARIS: The United Kingdom and France have signed a new day of widespread protest agreement to try to stop the undocumented movement of in France as “The March of people across the Channel, upping patrols and technology Freedoms” saw thousands Foreign Desk to close off a dangerous route refugees and migrants use in decry police brutality and hopes of reaching the UK on small boats. a new global security bill OTTAWA: Canada has that favors protecting police banned the export of some UK Home Secretary Priti Patel said that, under the deal signed on Saturday, the number of officers patrolling French above freedom of expression. prescription medicines in The demonstration in Paris order to prevent a shortage beaches would double and new equipment, including drones and radar, would be employed. started at 2 p.m. (1300GMT) in the country. The decision at the Place de la Republique is in response to a US plan “Thanks to more police patrols on French beaches and KABUL: Dr. Omar Zakhilwal former Afghan ambassador to Pakistan met with NATO enhanced intelligence sharing between our security and and make its way toward the that would allow for drugs Place de la Bastille. to be imported from Canada Senior Civilian Representative Ambassador Stefano Pontevorvo who has also served law enforcement agencies, we are already seeing fewer mi- in Pakistan as Italian ambassador, for discussion on peace negotiations including grants leaving French beaches,” she said. What was a peaceful march to make them cheaper for for hours turned increas- Americans. Although pre- steps needed to overcome existing challenges & important role of key international Amnesty International called the agreement “profoundly partners for securing a durable peace in Afghanistan. – DNA disappointing”. ingly violent as the evening scription drug prices in Can- approached, with fires set ada are higher than some in the afternoon to barri- nations, they are cheaper cades and trash cans, and than the US. A number of the facade of the Banque de Canada’s drug suppliers had France by nightfall, along warned that the plan, imple- Pak support for Palestine will not waver: Munir with a kiosk, brasserie and mented by President Trump, “It is travesty of justice that only the Jewish state came into being and the Palestinian several cars. would cause shortages. Banners and signs were The pandemic has already people were condemned to immeasurable misery, suffering and grief – by making them held by some proclaiming increased demands for defiant messages against po- some medicines, according stateless in their own land,” the Pakistani envoy said lice: “Not see, not caught”, to the media. A statement ity with the Palestinian People is ways remained a staunch support- tinian state – on the grounds ac- “Carrying weapons is out from Canada’s health min- of service”, “France: Coun- istry said the country sourc- DNA observed each year on Nov 29. er of Palestinian people. ceptable to the Palestinian people Established in 1977, it marks the “Supporting Palestinian right to – remains the only abiding guaran- try of Rights of the Police” es 68% of its drugs from and “Police everywhere, overseas and therefore it NEW YORK: Pakistan has re- day in 1947 when the UN Gener- self-determination and calling for tee for peace in the Middle East newed its firm support to the Pal- al Assembly adopted a resolution an early creation of a viable, con- and for the wider world.” justice nowhere.” Probably was important to avoid any the most pronounced sign disruptions to supplies. estinian people’s right to self-de- partitioning Palestine into an Arab tiguous, independent and sover- Every year, he said, Pakistan ta- termination and statehood, as the State and a Jewish State. eign Palestinian state, based on bles a resolution in the UN Gen- of all: The word “Liberte” “Companies will now also written in black on a white be required to provide in- United Nations (UN) marked the “It is travesty of justice that only internationally agreed parameters eral Assembly’s Third Committee annual International Day of Soli- the Jewish state came into being – pre-1967 borders and Al- Quds on ‘universal realization of right of background encircled by a formation to assess existing red noose. Police were pres- or potential shortages when darity with the Palestinian People and the Palestinian people were Al Sharif as its capital – has re- peoples to self-determination. on Sunday. condemned to immeasurable mis- mained a cardinal pillar of Paki- “Through this, and other initia- ent throughout the day yet requested, and within 24 brigades streamed in as the hours if there is a serious or “Our support remains unwaver- ery, suffering and grief – by mak- stan’s foreign policy,” Ambassador tives, we show our resolve of fight- ing,” Ambassador Munir Akram ing them stateless in their own Akram said. ing for all oppressed people who crowd grew more turbulent, imminent health risk,” the to jeers and “boos” from statement said. said in a message for the occasion. land,” the Pakistani envoy said. “We will continue to impress upon are waging legitimate struggles to The International Day of Solidar- Pakistan, he pointed out, has al- the world that creation of a Pales- earn their freedom.” demonstrators. IslamabadMONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2020 | P WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKOST Briefs RUN FOR A BETTER WORLD UK secures 2m more vaccine doses LONDON: Britain has se- cured two million doses of Moderna Inc’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate, to be available in Europe as early as the spring, the govern- ment said on Sunday, in ad- dition to the 5 million doses it secured from the U.S. company two weeks ago. The new deal came a day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson named Nadhim Za- hawi, a junior business min- ister, to be minister respon- sible for the deployment of COVID-19 vaccines. Britain now has access to enough doses of Moder- na’s vaccine candidate for around 3.5 million people. Overall, it has access to 357 million doses of vaccines from seven developers, according to government statement. “With a wide range of vaccine candidates in our portfolio, we stand ready to deploy a vaccine should they receive approv- al from our medicines reg- ulator, starting with those who will benefit most,” health minister Matt Han- cock said in the statement. Moderna’s experimental vaccine is 94.5% effective in preventing COVID-19 based on interim data from a late- stage trial. – Agencies ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Serena Hotel arranged a walk titled RUN FOR A BETTER WORLD. A number of diplomats Five-day and members of civil society took part in the walk. UNODC also partnered with Serena Hotel. The participants anti-polio gathered at the Jasime Garden and walked up to open threatre in Shakarprian. Prize distribution took place drive starts at the end of the event. Full coverage of the event in the coming issue of CENTRELINE magazine. – DNA today OGRA DNA recommends ISLAMABAD: A five-day higher petrol national immunization drive Pakistan hails OIC’s will commence from No- prices in Dec vember 30 (Monday) today to vaccinate over 39 million Raja Pervaiz children under the age of five across the country in Pa- support for Kashmir ISLAMABAD: The Oil and kistan. According to an offi- Gas Regulatory Company cial of Polio Eradication Initi- FO Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chaudhry said the declaration explicitly reiterated the Organisation has advised the petrole- ative (PEI), around 285,000 um division to raise fuel polio frontline workers will of Islamic Conference’s principled position on the Jammu and Kashmir dispute for a peaceful prices in December. It visit house-to-house, observ- settlement in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions has sent a summary with ing strict SOPs for COV- higher prices to the divi- ID-19, to ensure protection the Organisation of Islamic Ministers deplored India’s the Jammu and Kashmir dis- other unilateral and illegal bad in 2021. As the prospec- sion. OGRA recommends of Pakistani children from DNA Conference’s principled posi- state terrorism. “[The OIC] pute at the 48th CFM that actions, including “Jammu & tive CFM Chair, Pakistan has raising petrol prices from the crippling polio virus. tion on the Jammu and Kash- denounced the use of pel- is scheduled in Islamabad, Kashmir Reorganization Or- also become a member of Rs2.55 per litre from De- Inaugurating the nationwide ISLAMABAD: The Foreign mir dispute for a peaceful set- let guns by Indian troops in the statement said. der 2020”, “Jammu & Kash- the 6-member OIC Executive cember 1. High speed die- drive, Special Assistant to Office on Sunday said that tlement in accordance with [India-occupied Jammu and The organisation strongly mir Grant of Domicile Certif- Committee for the next three sel should be increased by the Prime Minister, National the inclusion of Jammu the relevant UN Security Kashmir],” the statement urged India to implement icate Rules 2020”, “Jammu years. Pakistan is a founding Rs2.70, it has advised. Health Services, Regulations and Kashmir dispute in the Council resolutions. The OIC said, adding that it urged New recommendations of two and Kashmir Language Bill member of the OIC. It has Prime Minister Imran Khan and Coordination, Dr Faisal Niamey Declaration of the on Saturday reaffirmed its Delhi to abide by international reports of the United Na- 2020” and amendments to always played an important has to approve the higher Sultan said, “The govern- 47th session of OIC Council support for Pakistan on the human rights obligations. tions for human rights in the the landownership laws. role in promoting the role of prices before they come ment is committed to make of Foreign Ministers is yet Kashmir cause as it slammed Urging the international region and also reaffirmed OIC to hold next OIC as a collective voice of into effect. The Finance Pakistan Polio-free. We are another manifestation of Indian state-sponsored ter- community to review their that the final decision of the session in Islamabad Muslim Ummah. Ministry will announce the determined to close the im- the organisation’s consist- rorism in the region. engagements with India, region would be through a Positively responding to Paki- The OIC is the second largest new prices on November munity gap in children which ent support to the Kashmir According to a statement the OIC acknowledged the free and impartial plebiscite. stan’s offer, the 47th Session inter-governmental Organiza- 30. It can also decide to had unfortunately widened cause. from the Ministry of Foreign people of Jammu and Kash- The resolution demanded of the Council of Foreign tion after the United Nations, keep prices at the rate they because of disruption of es- FO Spokesperson Zahid Ha- Affairs, the OIC, in a unani- mir as a principal party to India to “cancel the issuance Ministers (CFM) of OIC in with 57 members and 5 ob- are currently at. Petrol pric- sential services due to COV- feez Chaudhry said the dec- mously adopted resolution at the dispute. The OIC has of domicile certificates to Niger has decided to host the server states spanning over es in Pakistan are changed ID-19 pandemic.” He said, laration explicitly reiterated the 47th Council of Foreign decided to further consider non-Kashmiris” as well as 48th CFM Session at Islama- four continents. every 15 days. “Ensuring timely and repeat- ed vaccination of children is critical for us to reduce the Karachi: immunity gap and protect Around 27,000 TB cases them against polio. I there- Lowest Nov fore, urge all parents and temperature care givers to ensure polio every year in Pakistan vaccination to their children ISLAMABAD: The number of patients diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) is increasing in Paki- in 10 years during the campaign as well stan as estimated 27,000 new cases are reported every year in the country. According to an of- as in routine.” ficial of TB Control Programme, total TB cases incidence rate per year is 525,000 in Pakistan KARACHI: The minimum Dr Faisal said, “I am con- while the figure of TB cases under treatment is 368,589. Sharing the official available data, he temperature recorded in fident, together we will said as many as 160,000 patients are missed from treatment while 56,000 deaths are occurred Karachi on Sunday was 10.5 achieve our target of mak- due to TB in Pakistan every year. The official said 1,571 microscopy centers have been work- degrees Celsius — the low- ing a safer, healthier and ing in the country. He added TB treatment success rate is 93 percent. He said the government est during the month of No- polio-free Pakistan for our has paid special attention to this critical issue and strengthened the program for providing a vember in the last 10 years, children.” During the cam- free treatment to TB patients. He said more than three hundred thousand TB patients are according to a statement paign, the trained polio benefiting free diagnostic and treatment facilities every year in Pakistan. He said more than 30 from the meteorological frontline workers will reach hospitals have been upgraded to take care of multi-drug resistant TB cases and 13 laboratories department. Previously, the every child with essential equipped with state of the art facilities are being established in various parts of the country. lowest temperature was re- polio vaccine while adhering He said the government is committed to achieve the target of eliminating the disease from corded in Nov 2017 when it to strict COVID-19 standard the country and sought support of all stakeholders in this regard. He said the government fell to 11°C. A temperature operating procedures. has planned several activities to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social of 12°C was recorded in Nov and economic consequences and to step up efforts to end the disease epidemic. – DNA 2010. – DNA Chinese varsity holds symposium on ‘Parwaaz Hai Junoon’ The students agreed that they will enhance mutual understanding between the people of the two countries with their practical actions in the future study and life, so as to make people-to-people friendship between China and Pakistan even closer about their understanding and feel- DNA ings of the chengdu culture and their special and friendly feelings BEIJING: To enhance and develop towards the Chinese people from a China-Pakistan friendship between cross-cultural perspective. people of the two countries and The students agreed that they will enrich their amateur cultural life, enhance mutual understanding be- Sichuan Normal University held a tween the people of the two coun- symposium on Pakistani film ‘Par- tries with their practical actions in waaz Hai Junoon. the future study and life, so as to It facilitated Pakistan students to make people-to-people friendship watch the movie. The tutor of Paki- between China and Pakistan even stani students and some research- closer. The movie tells the story ers of Pakistan Study Center of the of the Pakistani youth pilot passed University participated in the activ- through the difficult military quality ity. In addition, a Faculty member also delighted to share the beauti- their nostalgia for their own nation and flying skills training, thus trans- from Pakistan Study Center of Si- ful connotation of Pakistani culture and family parents. The students formed into excellent, patriotic and chuan University was also invited to with the Chinese audience. also discussed the connotation and dedicated air force pilots growth ex- take part in the activity. In the symposium on reflections on significance of people-to-people ex- perience and psychological process. During watching the film in the cin- watching the film, combined with changes between China and Paki- It motivates youth having persistent ema, all the Pakistani students were the content of the film, the students stan based on the plot of the film. desire to focus on the dedication to proud of the beauty of Pakistan pre- exchanged their sincere feelings In combination with the scenes of work, the patriotic enthusiasm of sented in the film, and they were for their motherland Pakistan and the film, the students also talked national emotion and pride. Published by Ansar Mahmood Bhatti, Printed at Rohani Art Press, Islamabad: Ph: 051-2266165, Email: [email protected]