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IslamabadTuesday, June 30, 2020 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Army chief lauds Azerbaijan envoy Shibli strongly guards for prompt condemns attack condemns response on PSX Karachi attack Briefs Eight killed in PM Imran condemns PSX attack PSX attack The attackers, armed with grenades DNA and automatic rifles, launched the ISLAMABAD: Prime Minis- ter Imran Khan condemned attack a little before 10am and the terrorist attack on the Pakistan Stock Exchange attempted to enter the PSX compound on Monday, saying the whole nation was proud of a little before 10am and at- could enter the building, the soldiers who bravely Athar Sufi tempted to enter the PSX with two security guards fought militants off to avert compound. The equipment, and a police sub-inspector massive casualties. “Prime KARACHI: At least eight arms and ammunition re- laying down their lives while Minister of Pakistan Imran people have been killed covered from them indicat- repelling the attempt to Khan condemns the terror- after gunmen stormed the ed that they had come pre- storm the busiest building ist attack on the Karachi Pakistan Stock Exchange pared for a long siege. on Karachi’s I.I. Chundrigar Stock Exchange. (PSX) in the southern city After failing to enter the Road, also known as Paki- of Karachi, firing indiscrim- compound, the militants stan’s Wall Street. KARACHI: Policemen gather around the body of an assailant outside the Pakistan Stock Exchange The security forces bravely building after a terrorist attack. – APP fought the enemy and thwart- inately as they entered the launched a gun and gre- Hospital sources said seven ed the attack,” PTI’s Shahbaz building complex, rescue nade attack and attempted dead bodies and two injured Gill said in a tweet. Gill added officials say. to storm the building while persons were brought to the whole nation was proud Armed militants had ar- opening indiscriminate them for medical attention. Army of its brave soldiers. “I have rived at the PSX compound fire. They were engaged by SSP City Muqaddas Haid- UAE suspends flights extended my heartfelt condo- in a sedan and attempted to security personnel posted er had earlier said seven chief lauds lences to the families of the enter it from the parking and failed to make headway injured persons had been martyrs and pray for the re- ground side, according to in- amidst heavy exchange of shifted to Civil Hospital Ka- guards itial reports and eyewitness fire. rachi for medical treatment. from Pakistan covery of the injured.” statements. They were seen Police said all four ‘terror- “An unfortunate incident “With the support of shouldering backpacks and ists’ who attacked the busy took place at the Pakistan our resilient nation, The General Authority of CA has announced Japanese carrying automatic weap- Pakistan Stock Exchange Stock Exchange,” said Abid we will foil all efforts the suspension of passenger reception on all onry in an amateur video (PSX) around 10am on Mon- Ali Habib, director Pakistan Ambassador captured by an eyewitness. of enemies aimed flights and transit coming from Pakistan day morning had been killed Stock Exchange. at destabilizing the condemns The attackers, armed with by security personnel, they “They made their way “The General Authority ty of all arrivals, as of Mon- grenades and automatic were killed near the en- from our parking area and hard earned peace DNA of Civil Aviation has an- day corresponding to June attack rifles, launched the attack trance gates, before they opened fire on everyone.” achieved through nounced the suspension of 29, 2020,” the statement sacrifices of our DUBAI: The United Arab passenger reception on all released on the Emirates martyrs” Emirates (UAE) announced flights and transit coming News Agency read. the suspension of all arrival from Pakistan until the com- “The General Authority of Exports crucial for Pak and transfer flights from Pa- pletion of the establishment Civil Aviation called on all DNA kistan starting today (Mon- of a special laboratory to travelers affected by the de- day) until the establishment conduct tests for the new cision to follow-up and com- RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army of a special lab to conduct coronavirus COVID-19 for municate with their airlines economic growth: WB Staff (COAS) General Qamar COVID-19 tests for all in- all arrivals to the state as a to amend and reschedule Javed Bajwa paid glowing coming passengers, accord- precautionary measure to their flights,” the statement The country recorded $1.39 billion in merchandise tributes to security guards ing to an official statement. ensure the health and safe- added. of Pakistan Stock Exchange exports in May 2020, showing 34 percent drop (PSX), who sacrificed their with respect to the same period in 2019 lives as first responders vigi- lantly checking the terrorists NA passes DNA cuss the current economic occasion, appreciated the entry to PSX foiling a major Azerbaijan envoy ISLAMABAD: Ambassador DNA situation of Pakistan and debt relief measures taken terrorist incident. Finance Bill of Japan to Pakistan H.E. recommended some key by the G20 countries, IMF Appreciating Law Enforce- condemns attack 2020-21 Mr. MATSUDA Kuninori LAHORE: The World Bank steps with a view to revive and the World Bank for the ment Agencies (LEAs) for has strongly condemned the has said that Pakistan is not and sustain the economic developing countries in- their operational readiness, militants’ attack on Paki- immune to the economic growth in post-corona slow- cluding Pakistan. He urged COAS lauded prompt, ef- DNA shock caused by the coro- down. the multilateral develop- fective and integrated re- on Exchange stan Stock Exchange (PSX) ISLAMABAD: The Nation- navirus and its exports have The World Bank Senior ment partners, including sponse of Pakistan Rangers compound in Karachi on al Assembly on Monday been hit hard, as the coun- Economist said that the WB, to play their due role and Sindh police, eliminat- Monday morning that has DNA passed the Finance Bill try recorded $1.39 billion short-term global trade by investing in social sector ing terrorists in shortest killed and injured numbers 2020-21, giving the go- in merchandise exports in prospects don’t offer room rather than mega develop- possible time. of innocent people. ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of ahead to the budgetary May 2020, showing 34 per- for optimism as experts ment projects only, which “With the support of our re- Ambassador MATSUDA, Azerbaijan Ali Alizada has con- proposals for the upcom- cent drop with respect to forecast contractions in ex- would help in bringing the silient nation, we will foil all while grieving the loss of demned cowardly attack on Pa- ing financial year. The bill the same period in 2019. ports in the months ahead. focus of member govern- efforts of enemies aimed at innocent human lives in kistan Stock Exchange. In his was moved by Minister for The World Bank Senior At such a time, exports ments back to social sector destabilizing the hard earned the tragic incident, has Tweed on Monday the ambas- Industries and Production Economist Gonzalo Varela, are crucial to Pakistan’s development. peace achieved through sac- expressed his profound sador said, he was saddened to Hammad Azhar. in an online interaction ses- recovery because they are While noting that the Cov- rifices of our martyrs”. condolences and sympa- know the security guards and a Speaking in the National sion with the members of labor-intensive and provide id-19 pandemic has posed thies with the families of police sub-inspector laid down Assembly, Minister for In- APBF, observed that every plenty of good jobs for Pa- unprecedented health and the victims and prayed for their lives foiling this terrorist dustries and Production crisis presents an opportu- kistanis. economic challenges, he un- the early recovery of those Australian attack at the Pakistan Stock Hammad Azhar said the nity, whereas the COVID-19 He suggested the need for derlined that a global reces- who sustained injuries. “My Exchange. He prayed that Al- government presented a tax- provided the world and Pa- protecting the exporters sion might become worse thoughts and prayers for the envoy slams mightily Allah may grant cour- free budget and it envisages kistan an opportunity to ini- through smart export pro- than the Great Depression. families of the victims of this age to the bereaved families to relief measures not only for tiate the structural reforms motion, whereas structured A global pandemic can- gruesome incident. Terror- PXS attack bear this loss. the construction sector but in institutions. reforms were going to be not be contained without ism is condemnable in all its also for the promotion of The All Pakistan Business crucial for recovery. strong, coordinated and “My deep forms and manifestations”, mobile phone manufacturing Forum had arranged this APBF President Syed well-crafted global re- said Ambassador MATSUDA condolences to and electric vehicles. He said meeting with him to dis- Maaz Mahmood, on this sponse, he stressed. in his condolence message. the families and PTI standing with it is the first time that the an- The Ambassador termed friends of the nual development plan car- the militants’ attack on PSX, victims and I wish ries the biggest allocations the center of economic ac- ideology of Khan for Balochistan and Sindh. tivity in Pakistan, a very un- Bilawal for levying a speedy recovery The Minister clarified that fortunate incident at a time for those injured” ISLAMABAD: Minister as he was enjoying the con- the government has not in- when Pakistan was moving for Foreign Affairs Shah fidence of the house. creased the sales tax or pe- fast towards strengthening more taxes on wealthy Mahmood Qureshi on Mon- “People of the country have troleum development levy Staff Report peace, stability and a secure day said that all the mem- given mandate to Imran on petroleum products. He ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party about issuing bogus licenses to pilots, Bil- environment for carrying bers of Pakistan Tehreek-e- Khan and he will not resign said fuel prices have been (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari awal said he did not support fake degrees ISLAMABAD: Dr Geof- out business activities in Insaf expressed confidence on the demand of anyone,” increased keeping in view Monday called for imposing more taxes but the issue could have been handled in frey Shaw Hig, h Com- the country. The Ambas- on the policies of Prime he added. Qureshi also dis- the upward trend in the in- on rich people instead of presenting a such a way that Pakistan’s negative image missioner of Australia sador further stated that Minister Imran Khan and agreed with the demand of ternational oil market. “Ma- tax-free budget for socioeconomic devel- across the globe could have been avoided. has condemned attack the Government of Japan stand with his ideology. the opposition that Imran fias in oil, sugar and flour opment of the country. He also criticized the aviation authori- on Pakistan Stock Ex- is committed to continuing Speaking in the Nation- Khan should not take notice will be brought to justice,” Addressing in the National Assembly ties for putting all responsibility of plane change. In this Tweet the to support the Government al Assembly, he said, “All on any issue and said, “Im- he added. Foreign Minister here, the PPP chairman criticized the crash in Karachi on the deceased pilots high commissioner said of Pakistan and its security the members of Pakistan ran Khan will take notice as Shah Mahmood Qureshi said government for increasing petroleum saying it was unjustified as they were not he strongly condemned forces to combat terrorism. Tehreek-e-Insaf and its al- he has come to take notice”. the people of Pakistan have products’ prices saying that only poor alive to response the allegations. the attack on the Kara- lies are present in the Par- He also informed the Nation- given mandate to Prime Min- would be affected by the decision. He also rejected the allegation of political chi Stockv Exchange. liament. All the members al Assembly that no COV- ister Imran Khan and he will He said the already high inflation would appointments in PIA. “My deep condolenc- of the PTI are standing ID-19 positive members of not resign. He said Prime get boost due to increase in petroleum Bilawal also condemned terrorist attack on es to the families and Inside... with the ideology of Imran the Parliament were invited Minister Imran Khan enjoys prices therefore the decision must be re- Karachi Stock Exchange and said that due friends of the victims and Khan.” to attend the proceedings of the confidence of the house. “Youth can verted. to unemployment, issues of law and order I wish a speedy recovery for those injured”. He said that Prime Minister the house for the passage of transform With respect to making public the report were emerging again in the city. – APP Imran Khan will not resign the finance bill. – APP agricultural Worldwide sector”: Fawad death toll President ICCI calls on DC crosses Islamabad China’s vaccine gets positive conversion rate 500,000 tivated COVID-19 vaccine China’s Beijing and Wuhan, 120 million doses. – Page 02 DNA held synchronously in and Abu Dhabi, the United It is learnt that the corona- China’s Beijing and Henan Arab Emirates respective- virus vaccine may appear DNA Sikhs Intensify ISLAMAAD: All people ad- Province, Gwadar Pro re- ly. This is a key step for in- on the market at the end NEW YORK: More than Khalistan ministered with the inac- ported on Monday. ternational cooperation on of 2020 or the beginning of 500,000 confirmed deaths of Movement for tivated COVID-19 vaccine The inactivated vaccine COVID-19 vaccine. 2021, according to China’s the coronavirus (COVID-19) Independence on different intervals and was jointly researched Meanwhile, CNBG has State-owned Assets Super- have been reported world- by various dosages have and developed by Bei- been pushing ahead the vision and Administration wide. A reported tally from – Page 03 induced neutralizing anti- jing-based National Vac- construction of production Commission. China Nation- John Hopkins University re- bodies, with 100 percent cine and Serum Institute facility for high class biose- al Pharmaceutical Group searchers said the death toll Women playing positive conversion rates, of China National Biotec curity at a wartime speed. Co., Ltd.(Sinopharm), a had topped 500,000 due to central role in said China National Phar- Group(CNBG), a subsid- CNBG’s National Vaccine large healthcare group, has the coronavirus. combating the maceutical Group (Sinop- iary of Sinopharm and and Serum Institute com- a full chain in the industry About 1 in 4 of those deaths pandemic harm). National Institute for Vi- pleted China’s first and covering R&D, manufactur- -- or more than 125,000 -- According to Sinopharm, rus Disease Control and data of CNBG’s clinical re- on June 16, 2020. also the sole production ing, logistics and distribu- have been reported in the FPCCI demands the data was unveiled at Prevention, the Chinese search of inactivated COV- On June 23, a Commence- facility for high class bios- tion, retail chains, health- United States. withdrawal of oil the meeting for the blind Center for Disease Control ID-19 vaccine after the ment Ceremony for the ecurity on April 15, 2020. care, engineering services, The country with the sec- price hike review and the unblinding and Prevention. unblinding of Wuhan Insti- Phase III clinical trial of After its’ putting into use, exhibitions and conferenc- ond-highest death toll is Bra- – Back Page of the Phase I and II clin- Sinopharm said the find- tute of Biological Products CNBG’s inactivated COV- the annual output of COV- es, international business zil with more than 57,000 ical trials results of inac- ings are another important affiliated to CNBG showed ID-19 vaccine was held in ID-19 vaccine will reach and financial services. deaths reported. 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METROLITETuesday, June 30, 2020 Briefs NDMA to carry out antiseptic spray ISLAMABAD: National Disaster Management Au- thority (NDMA) and Reck- itt and Benckiser would execute disinfectant spray in three major cities under public private partnership as a precautionary meas- ure to contain the spread of coronavirus. According to spokesman of the authority, an agree- ment had been inked on Monday with a company Reckitt and Benckiser to perform disinfectant sprays in vulnerable are- as of Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad to combat COV- ID-19. The agreement was signed by Chairman NDMA Lt Gen Muhammad Afzal and chief executive officer of Reckitt and Benckiser in a ceremony. According to the agree- ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi distributing cheques among the office bearers of different bar councils of Punjab at Ministry of Law and Justice. – APP ment, the company would carry out disinfectant spray in vulnerable areas and public places indicat- Price Control ed by the NDMA. – APP Magistrates Noori “Youth can transform inspect waterfall markets claims ABBOTTABAD: As per the agricultural sector”: Fawad orders of the provincial another life government, on the spe- ABBOTTABAD: Water- Farmers have always been the backbone of our country and PTI government is cial instructions of Deputy falls of the Hazara division Commissioner Abbottabad have became a nightmare striving to strengthen them through innovative and solid measures, he mentioned Muhammad Maghis, Price for the youth as another 18 Control Magitrate Miss years old boy has lost his ISLAMABAD: Federal Min- the backbone of our coun- lems of farmers but also to export safety equipment Sana Talla visited different life here at Noori waterfall ister for Science and Tech- try and PTI government is working towards a better in the health sector which bazaars and inspected the village Jabri. nology Fawad Chaudhry striving to strengthen them future for them. is a big milestone, adding, price control lists, rates of According to the Rescue Monday said the Pakistan through innovative and sol- Fawad Ch said Pakistan till now around 100 million various edibles items and 1122, three friends of Tele- Tehreek-e-Insaf government id measures, he mentioned. would soon be able to use dollar export was witnessed preventive measures for im- phone Industries of Paki- had initiated revolutionary Science ministry is now drones and robot monitor- in country. Fawad Chaudhry plementation of SOPs. stan (TIP) colony Haripur steps to promote young tal- looking beyond familiar ing techniques in agricul- said that next week 8 to 10 Miss Sana Tallah along with drowned in the newly dis- ent and entrepreneurs and resources like fertilizers, ture sector for crops which ventilators will be handed other officials on the direc- covered Noori waterfall on urged them to help trans- pesticides and urges for sci- would benefit in multiple over to NDMA while work tives of DC Abbottabad have Sunday late evening where form the country’s agricul- entific techniques to obtain ways. Firstly, it will save on design of more ventila- been ensuring full imple- locals have started rescue ture sector. higher results and to make a lot of time and efforts. tors is underway. mentation of SOPs to pre- operations and recovered Talking in an interview on farm produce not only ade- Secondly, it will cut a lot He said that Pakistan has vent coronavirus. two friends alive but failed a private news channel, quate and economy-stabiliz- of expenses where Science joined the ranks of coun- In this regard, Additional to find the third friends. Science minister said that ing but profitable for farm- ministry was working on it. tries that make ventilators Assistant Commissioner-II Later the Rescue 1122 in today’s digital era, young ers, he added. He said the drone technology themselves. He said that Akasha Kiran inspect- started the operation but generation including stu- He assured that in coming has the potential to not only ventilators are a very com- ed various markets, pri- owing to the dark they dents and prospective lead- years Pakistani Science min- reduce the quantity of pes- plex machine, not every vate clinics and shops in stopped and on Monday ers are needed to play their istry would bring real chang- more jobs for youngsters in the farm sector and bring- ticide used for the purpose country is capable of mak- Havelian Tehsil and issued morning once again their crucial role in supporting, es in the field of health and the country. ing appropriate reforms in manually, but also save farm- ing them, Pakistan’s engi- awareness and instructions divers jumped into the developing and advance- agriculture sectors, adding, He said our government’s the context of rapid agricul- ers from pesticide exposure. neers have done a great job. to the citizens on precau- water for the search of the ment of the agriculture sec- Pakistani health and agri- focus is on making strategic tural development. Replying a Question about He also said that in next 15 tionary measures. – APP Shah Zeb and finally recov- tor in the country. culture sectors would rule interventions in the existing He said the government ventilators, he said Paki- days 75000 Kits would also ered his dead body. Farmers have always been the world market and create marketing Eco-system for was not only solving prob- stan is now in a position be prepared. – APP IRSA releases During last week, three people lost their lives 300,500 while swimming in the wa- ICT promotes cusecs water terfalls of districts Abbot- Residents asked to use water tabad and Haripur. animal President ICCI calls ISLAMABAD: Indus River The most dangerous wa- System Authority (IRSA) on terfall of district Abbot- judiciously to avoid shortage sacrifices Monday released 300,500 tabad was Sajjikot where on DC Islamabad cusecs water from various dozens of young people RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi tonment areas and due to tions, he informed. through apps ISLAMABAD: Muhammad rim stations with inflow of Cantonment Board (RCB) the board’s efforts, now the To a question he said that Ahmed Waheed, President, died during the last five ISLAMABAD: The Islama- 375,500 cusecs. has urged the residents RCB is being provided four RCB has been effectively Islamabad Chamber of Com- years as the depth of the bad Capital Territory (ICT) According to the data re- to use water judiciously million gallons additional pursuing its plan to avert merce and Industry (ICCI) water is unknown, the Administration has started leased by IRSA, water in their daily routine to water. RCB is also taking ac- water shortage and ensure held a meeting with Deputy government has banned promoting animal sacrifices level in the Indus River at avoid shortage in the com- tion against those who have steady water supply to the Commissioner (DC) Islamabad swimming and placed through mobile apps/online Tarbela Dam was 1462:82 ing days with a warning to illegal water connections, residents but due to elec- Hamza Shafqat and discussed warning boards but no- portals so that citizens may feet, which was 76.82 feet take actions against lavish he added. tricity load-shedding, prob- with him various issues of busi- body cares and jump into stay safe during the ongoing higher than its dead level users. RCB under its campaign lems were being faced in ness community to find out the water to kill the heat COVID-19 pandemic. 1386 feet. Water inflow in RCB spokesman, Qaiser launched to check and dis- some areas. their optimum solutions. of summer. – APP “We are encouraging such the dam was recorded as Mahmood told APP that all connect illegal water con- The RCB nowadays, is also Speaking at the occasion, Muhammad Ahmad Waheed platforms, as it would not 178,100 cusecs and outflow out efforts are being made nections from its areas has trying to meet the water thanked the DC for setting up a Facilitation Desk at only allow people to offer as 136,500 cusecs. IESCO to meet the water demand disconnected a large num- demand through its 60 tube- ICCI by the district administration and hoped that would their sacrifices while staying The water level in the of the residents of the can- ber of illegal water connec- wells, he added. – APP greatly facilitate the business community in availing at home, but eventually would Jhelum River at Mangla power ICT related services. be helpful for containing Dam was 1215.45 feet, He added that Hamza Shafqat has always cooperated suspension further spread of the corona- which was 175.45 feet high- with the Chamber in resolving the problems of the busi- virus,” said Deputy Commis- er than its dead level of 1040 ness community, which was laudable. programme Expert calls for raising public sioner Hamza Shafqaat while feet whereas the inflow and Muhammad Ahmed Waheed said that DC had played talking to APP on Monday. outflow of water was record- ISLAMABAD: Islamabad effective role in controlling the Covid-19 cases in Islam- In response to a query, ed as 53,400 cusecs and Electric Supply Company awareness on Thalassemia abad and his efforts in this regard were commendable. he said the twin cities of 20,000 cusecs respectively. (IESCO) on Monday is- He said that DC along with ICT Administration was al- ISLAMABAD: Medi- PTV news channel called blood for such patients to Rawalpindi and Islamabad The release of water at Kal- sued a power suspension ways present at the occasion whenever citizens of Is- cal Expert on Monday for urgent blood dona- save their lives. may also be sealed by the abagh, Taunsa and Sukkur programme for Tuesday lamabad faced any problems, therefore they will always stressed the need for tions to fulfill the needs Patients with thalassem- respective administrations was recorded as 166,500, for various areas of its remember his services with good memories. raising awareness among of Thalassemia patients ia are needed blood as for a couple of days before 171,800 and 47,100 cusecs region due to necessary He further said that DC ICT had taken all important parents of children with in the country who faced a diet. Infected children and after Eid-ul-Azha. respectively. Similarly, from maintenance and routine decision by taking business community on board includ- development work. ‘Thalassemia’ major re- shortage of blood sup- are appealing for blood “We are also considering for the Kabul River a total of garding treatment, com- plies amid coronavirus donors to donate blood to not allowing cattle markets ing lockdown in Islamabad due to which he was quite 79,200 cusecs of water was According to IESCO popular in the business circles. Spokesman, the power plications of disease and pandemic. the breath of life. for buying sacrificial animals released at Nowshera and urged youngsters to vol- He said due to the He said Thalassemia is as the gathering for animal He said that in recognition of his laudable services for 32,500 cusecs released supply of different feeders the business community and the citizens, ICCI would and grid stations would untarily donate blood dur- spread of coronavirus in an inherited blood disor- purchase could be a disas- from the Chenab River at ing COVID-19 situation as the country, children suf- der characterized by de- ter,” he added. “If the mo- present him an award. Marala. – APP remain suspended for Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Islam- the period from 07:00am blood is the life for Thal - fering from thalassemia creased production of he- bility of people could not be assemia patients. are facing severe blood moglobin and thus needs contained on this occasion abad Hamza Shafqat said that ICCI had always extended to 11:00am, Behakri, In- a helping hand to the ICT Administration in resolving Parliament dustrial, AOWHS, Man- Renowned Hematologists shortage, adding, it is our regular blood transfusion then the situation may be Maj. Gen. (R) Prof. Dr moral responsibility and from a healthy person. – worse like we faced after Eid- the key issues of business community and this approach attack case soor Shaheed, Islamabad had greatly helped in addressing issues on time. Feed Mill, HPT-1, HPT-3, Shoaib Ahmad talking to national duty to donate APP ul-Fitr,” the DC warned. HPT-2, Basali, Pind Jatha, hearing VVIP, PAF, Caklala, MES, adjourned Rehmatabad-1, Sector-IV, APHS, Model Town, ISLAMABAD: An Anti Ter- Kashif Gul, Mix Industry, rorism Court (ATC) here Kohstan Enclave, Indus- HEC: Not ranked universities for online readiness on Monday adjourned the trial Estiate, Ghazi Koha- A total of 42,392 faculty members have received training in how to provide online education; hearing of a case pertain- li, Fazal Ahmed Shaheed, ing attack on the Parlia- Choa Khalsa, CM Pak this represents 86.7 per cent of the 48,851 faculty members who have started teaching ment and PTV buildings Zong, Behari Enclave, online since the start of the pandemic during the 2014 sit-in Rehara, Ahmedabad, Gh- against alleged rigging in arial, Kayani Road, Abu The list referred by some uni - offering. According to the infor- students with access to digital general elections. Bakar, Bani, Eid Gah, DNA versities is just a statement mation gathered so far from uni- library resources. The hearing was adjourned Bagh Sardaran, Kahana-II, of how much information has versities, faculty members are HEC will evaluate this informa- by the court of ATC Judge Alnoor Cly, Islam Pura, ISLAMABAD: The Higher Edu- been submitted by them. So delivering 108,084 out of 112,109 tion once completed by the var- Raja Jawad Abbas Hassan. Fazaiya, Waheed Abad, cation Commission has clarified far, 138 universities have sub- courses online to students. sities and will duly inform news - The associate of senior Barma, Bari Imam feeders, that it has neither evaluated uni - mitted their information and it A total of 42,392 faculty mem - papers if any qualitative ranking counsel Babar Awan ap- 05:00am to 12:00noon, versities nor issued any ranking is available online whereas the bers have received training in is developed as a result. peared before the court and Kaka Khail Ward No-8, for their online readiness. remainder (about 30%) of the how to provide online educa- Universities are requested not requested for adjournment, Sandal feeders, 04:15am to A section of the press has pub - universities have yet to submit tion; this represents 86.7 per to claim that they have been which the court accepted 11:00am, Sakho, Bangali, lished news reports issued by their reports. cent of the 48,851 faculty mem - rated or found by HEC to be in and granted the same. Raman, Nashan Haider, different universities, which are The purpose of making this in - ated with various universities bers who have started teaching 100% compliance with require- During the previous hear- CB Khan, Doultala, Adhi, contrary to this fact. formation available online is to refers simply to the quantum of online since the start of the ments. ing, the court had ordered Bher Kalyal, Karanb Kas- HEC has asked universities to help universities improve their the information they have sub- pandemic. The newspapers are also re- the prosecution for produc- wal feeders, and surround- self-report their readiness, and performance, rather than rank mitted by the due date. Similarly, 127 out of 138 univer- quested to verify such informa- ing a brief report about the ing areas. – APP this self-reporting has been various universities. It is not a comparison or reflec- sities have reported that they tion from HEC before publish- roles of the alleged accused shared with the public. The percentage figure associ- tion of the quality of their online have started providing their ing it. in the matter. – APP Tuesday, June 30, 2020 03 IslamabadPOST Pakistan’s First And Only Diplomatic Daily Editor-in-Chief: Ansar Mahmood Bhatti Mental setback Deputy Editor: Abid Raza Healthcare concerns AKISTAN’S healthcare system has for long ignored those suffering CCORDING to a World Bank global health expert, Monique from mental health issues, with families also in too many cases at - Vol: 01 Issue: 84 Vledder, head of the secretariat at the bank’s Global Financing P tempting to disguise depression, severe emotional disturbances, schiz - Email: [email protected] A Facility, the challenge posed by Covid-19 has also translated into ophrenia or other challenges because of the social stigma attached to them. children missing vaccinations, women forced to give birth without med- The fact that Pakistan’s 114 medical colleges only place one optional ques - Phone: 051-2266165 / 051-2261960 ical help and the pandemic disrupting the chain of lifesaving medicines tion on psychiatry on their final exam paper means that only a very small Off: Awan Plaza, Block 18-A, G-8 Markaz Islamabad like antibiotics and others needed to treat newborns and mothers. amount of the 14,000 doctors who graduate each year will have even a basic The situation is said to be particularly grave in Sub Saharan Africa where knowledge of mental health problems and how to identify or handle them. the impact of Covid-19 on the health of women and children is severe. According to official figures, Pakistan currently has at least 50 million pa - tients suffering mental health disorders while there is only one psychiatrist Many of the countries in this region already have poor healthcare sys- for even 100,000 people in the country. tems and the GFF monthly survey in 36 countries shows that the corona- The ratio of expert medical care available is even lower for adolescents and virus has had a severe impact on the health services available to women children – a population extremely badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. and children in 19 of these. Pediatric experts in the UK have recently warned that the impact on their Fears about Covid-19 and lockdown measures have also led to health mental health is so alarming, given weeks of forced isolation coupled with teams not reaching patients. Essential drugs have also vanished because fear and a breakdown in routine, that they have sought some reopening of of disruptions in the chain of supply. Countries which had reported dis- schools to enable children and young people to return to something that ruptions in services due to Covid-19 almost doubled from 10 in April to resembles normal life for them. 19 in June and 22 nations have reported that fewer people are receiving The WHO has already expressed concern about the 3.9 billion people under healthcare. In Liberia, Ghana and other countries, parents are scared to lockdown around the world in terms of their mental health. The organi - take their children into clinics for vaccinations while lactating mothers zation also warns that in Pakistan the situation is aggravated by the lack are choosing to postpone antenatal care and routine immunisation be- of experts available to people facing isolation, the stigma, the inability to cause of Covid-19 fears. share feelings because of this stigma and that women and girls may be es - The declining rate of vaccinations among children is a major concern for pecially affected because they are unable to express their thoughts within those engaged in primary care in these countries, as is the number of families and are potentially cut off from friends or neighbours who could babies being born without the availability of medical care. The GFF has be a source of support. The increase in domestic violence has also been re - estimated that up to 26 million women will lose access to contraception corded around the world and obviously harms women facing it emotionally, in 36 countries, leading to nearly eight million unintended pregnancies. mentally and physically, with few channels they can turn to for help. This is not a situation we are entirely unfamiliar with. While few studies Women are also among the first within any workforce to be deprived of jobs and therefore finances and emotional wellbeing. The issue has largely been exist, lady health workers and lady health visitors who provide the main ignored. The Sindh government has set up a helpline for those who require portion of care to women and children in rural areas will undoubtedly be support on mental health issues following the pandemic. This helpline, ac - handicapped by travel restrictions, and also the fear of visiting house- cording to reports, is receiving an extremely large volume of phone calls holds where Covid may exist. such as similar helplines which exist around the world. This is also true of the recipients. Many major hospitals are turning away The established practices through which people cope with the death of a all patients except those suffering from Covid, with the Lady Reading loved one have also broken down. In many cases, those who have died as Hospital in Peshawar shutting down its giant maternity unity, leaving a result of Covid-19 are buried in the presence of a few immediate family women with few options to choose to deliver their babies. members, sometimes asked to wear PPE gear and accompanied by local The worst affected has been the polio programme in the country. It is for administrative officials or graveyard managers dressed in a similar fashion. this and many other associated issues that we need to double down and These factors add to the desperation created by isolation and fear and end up flatten the curve of Covid-19 as fast and as safely as we can. We cannot go building a dangerous mental health situation. It has been taken too little note on like this forever, and hope and pray for a miracle to fix it all. of in a country that lacks sufficient expert care in the first place. What is need - This pandemic needs to be tackled with as much energy as is possible. ed more than anything is a system to ensure that those who are in a vulnerable Otherwise, we are in danger of losing people to other diseases as well, in state of mind get the help they need, without any stigma attached to it. the absence of proper healthcare systems. Sikhs Intensify Khalistan Movement for Independence The report elaborated, “Authorities continue to Sahib and massacre of their brethren, they quickly Sikhs registering for Referendum 2020 and the In - Sajjad Shaukat use sedition and criminal defamation laws to pros - left for Punjab. New Delhi tried to stop them before dia Army is in dire problems regarding the resigna - ecute citizens who criticize government officials or they could reach Punjab. Many Sikhs were assassi - tion of Sikhs at a time when Indian Army is in a fix oppose state policies. nated on the way and many others were arrested. in Ladakh after facing defeat and humiliation at the In rare cases in 2016, police were held accounta - In the same year of November, two dedicated Sikhs hands of Chinese. ble for abuses. In April, 47 policemen were sen - named Beant Singh and Satwant Singh who were Gopal Singh claimed that Khalistan is the basic tenced to life in prison for involvement in the kill - posted at Premier Indira Gandhi’s residence in right if Sikh nation and Sikhs will now create Khal - ing of 11 Sikhs in 1991 in the Pilibhit district of New Delhi, assassinated her. Then Hindu riots istan at any cost. Referring to the promise of Gan - Uttar Pradesh state. Despite calls for repeal of the erupted in the capital and other cities in which dhi made with Sikhs in 1947 for Khalistan, which Armed Forces Special Powers Act, soldiers contin- more then 15,000 Sikhs were murdered in broad was never fulfilled by cunning Hindu rulers, he said ue to have immunity from prosecution when de - daylight by the supporters of Indira Gandhi, while that mow Sikhs nation has complete awareness and ployed in areas of internal conflict.” police watched silently so as to provide the Hindus at present New Delhi is in panic. According to the U.S. Commission on International with free hand to massacre Sikhs. It is mentionable that India, dominated by politi - Religious Freedom’s report: “Religious tolerance Nevertheless, the attack on the Harmandir Sahib cians from the Hindi heartland—Hindutva have deteriorated and religious freedom violations in- and genocide of Sikhs accelerated the liberation been using brutal force ruthlessly against any move creased in India…Minority communities, espe- movement for Khalistan, as Bhindrenwale became to free Assam, Kashmir, Khalistan, Mizoram, Na- Gopal Singh claimed that cially Christians, Muslims, and Sikhs experienced a folk hero. galand, Tamil Nadu and Tripura where wars of lib - numerous incidents of intimidation, harassment, To maintain its control over the Harmandir Sahib, eration continue in one form or the other. Khalistan is the basic right and violence, largely at the hands of Hindu nation - another attack was launched on the Temple in These states have witnessed various sorts of In - if Sikh nation and Sikhs alist groups…these actions, coupled with perceived 1987, called ‘Operation Black Thunder’. That time dia’s state terrorism, but, did not stop their strug - crackdowns on groups or individuals critical of the only Sikh resistance which was natural outcome of gle. Instead of redressing the grievances of the will now create Khalistan Indian government, have many concerned that the the tragedy was the main target. Afterwards, ‘Oper- people, Modi-led Indian regime is depending upon rights to freedom of speech and freedom of associ - ation Woodrose’ and ‘Operation Black Thunder-II’ ruthless force to crush the movements of self-de - at any cost. Referring to ation are being increasingly curtailed.” were conducted against the Sikh community, which termination. Therefore, India’s unrealistic counter- However, the Sikhs are fighting for a separate also assassinated them extra-judicially. insurgency strategy has badly failed. the promise of Gandhi homeland since 1947, but the movement attained After these barbaric operations, Sikhs organised Notably, Sikhs have intensified Khalistan Move- impetus by the efforts of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhin - themselves into an armed power in order to fight ment for Independence, as in the recent years, made with Sikhs in 1947 for dranwale, which in 1984 resulted in most brutal the Indian state terrorism. Many Sikhs left India Sikhs have conducted anti-India demonstrations Khalistan, which was never operation against a highly sacred Sikh religious to escape religious persecution. Sikhs have spread and rallies in New York, London, Switzerland and place-the Golden Temple complex (Harmandir Sa- out all over the world to keep the movement of Geneva, raising slogans for Khalistan as an inde - fulfilled by cunning Hindu hib) in Amritsar, Punjab, which resulted in killings Khalistan alive. pendent state. of thousands of Sikhs. It is of particular attention that New Delhi and In - In fact, the Indian vulnerabilities have been ex - rulers, he said that mow In this respect, Indian Army led by General Kuld - dian intelligence agency RAW is trying to create posed first during the mishandling of Covid-19 and ip Singh Brar, supported by troops and armoured division between the Sikh community-platforms in lately by the Chinese attaining Ladakh area as per Sikhs nation has complete vehicles had broken all records of the state terror - the USA, UK, Canada, Australia and Pakistan etc. their claims prior to 1959. India seems to be acting ism and extra-judicial killings through the barbar - In this context, a deliberate campaign has been like a rudderless ship destined to sink. The fascist awareness and at present ic Operation Blue Star which occurred between launched to ban or disallow Indian diplomats or policies of the fundamentalist outfits-BJP and RSS New Delhi is in panic 3–8 June 1984, ordered by the then Prime Minis - officials’ entry to gurdawaras for misusing them have not only weakened the Indian federation, but ter Indira Gandhi to control over the Harmandir for their ulterior motives so as to divide the Sikh also created rift in society and institution. Present - NDIA which, apparently, claims to be the larg - Sahib complex. community. ly, nothing seems to be going right for New Delhi, est democracy, acting upon the principles of In this context, in their book, “The Sikh Struggle”, Gopal Singh Chawla leader of the Khalistan move - as every coming day is bringing bad news for the I liberalism and secularism has broken all the Ramnarain Kumar and George Sieberer writes, ment for independence has announced that “Peace country. records of mistreatment of religious minorities by “The army killed every Sikh who could be found in - for Sikhs” has stepped up registration process for Nonetheless, Sikhs move of leaving Indian Army acceleration of violence, genocide and massacre, side the temple-complex. They were hauled out of the Khalistan referendum 2020. He has asked the will definitely affect other castes and religious com - perpetrated on various ethnic and religious groups. rooms, brought to corridors on the circumference other Sikh leaders to resign and join the movement munities in the Indian Army. Indian Army due to Since Narendar Modi, the leader of the ruling party of the temple and with their hands tied behind their and revealed that 11000 to 13000 Sikh leaders have paucity of resources coupled with complex caste BJP became the Indian Prime Minister, he started back, were shot in cold blood. Among the victims already left Indian Army without any benefits and system is already at a low morale—discontented and implementing ideology of Hindutva ((Hindu Nation- were many old men, women and children…Howev - joined Khalistan movement—have reiterated that un-professional military has generated serious con- alism). Under his regime, persecution of religious er, all visitors were locked up in rooms for two days from now onward Sikhs will not fight for India. He cerns for its military leadership. The Indian drastic minorities such as Christians and particularly Mus- without any food, water, or electricity and were pointed out that the Sikhs leaders have realized situation is providing opportunities to weaken its lims and Sikhs, including even of lower cast-Hindus starved to death. Besides, the Harmandir Sahib re - that Indian military leadership always post Sikh Army and federation in manner which could pave have been intensified by the extremist Hindus. mained under the army control for many months”. outfits on borders to meet any operation confron - the way for its disintegration. In this regard, in its annual report of 2017, Human The brutality of the Operation was not confined to tation and it is either Sikhs or low caste Hindus lay Sajjad Shaukat writes on international affairs Rights Watch which conducted investigative work the Harmandir Sahib. Indian armed forces simulta- their lives for India, from now onwards Sikhs will and is author of the book: US vs Islamic in 2016 pointed out Indian government’s failure to neously attacked 40 other historical gurdwaras all only lay their lives for Khalistan. Militants, Invisible Balance of Power: control growing attacks on Dalits and religious mi - over East Punjab. When Sikhs in other states came Gopal Singh also stated that Modi government Dange ous Shift in International Relations norities-Sikh community. to know about the desecration of the Harmandir is facing a fearful sit in the wake of thousands of Email: [email protected] Modi’s India should be on US’s religious freedom blacklist N June 10, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo bia, North Korea and China. It would amplify international India’s Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah, a Modi confidante Sarah C Anderson-Rajarigam released the 2019 International Religious Free- pressure on India to take the necessary precautions to stop who was once accused of ordering extrajudicial killings of O dom Report which documents major instances of religious violence and discrimination. Moreover, it would Muslims, directly supervises Delhi Police. In December, violations of religious freedom across the world. The re- allow the Trump administration to show that it is serious the USCIRF had called on the US Government to sanction port’s 27-page chapter on India is a scathing indictment of about countering religious discrimination, even when the Shah, due to his role in the enactment of the CAA. the sharp decline in religious freedom in the South Asian perpetrator is an allied government. India’s 30 million Christians are also being targeted in country under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s watch. The US has long been turning a blind eye to India’s failures Modi’s India. “Empowered by anti-conversion laws and the Noting that there have been reports of “religiously mo- due to its strong economic and strategic ties to the country police’s complicity,” Hindu vigilante mobs target Christians tivated killings, assaults, riots, discrimination, vandalism, - India is not only a major importer of US arms, but it is a with “campaigns of harassment, social exclusion and vio- and actions restricting the right of individuals to practice key US partner against China in the Indo-Pacific region. But lence”, according to the USCIRF. Instead of arresting the and speak about their religious beliefs”, the report heavi- the US’s tendency to ignore state-sanctioned rights abuses perpetrators, the police “often arrest the religious minori- ly criticises the Indian government’s policies and actions in India to remain in favour of the Modi government already ties who have been attacked”. that result in the erosion of religious freedoms of India’s had disastrous consequences for the country’s religious mi- The US needs to realise that Modi’s relentless push for im- minority communities. norities. Confident that he would not receive any pressure posing a Hindu nationalist agenda will eventually destroy The report highlights the revocation of Indian-administered from the US, the Modi government instituted national level India’s social and religious fabric and cause internal strife. Kashmir’s autonomy in August, the passage of the Citizen- policies violating religious freedom, especially for Muslims, This will not only cause immense suffering for Indians of all ship Amendment Act (CAA) in December, undemocratic in the past few years. According to the USCIRF, it also en- religions but also negatively affect US’ geo-strategic inter- The US needs to realise anti-conversion and anti-beef laws and their gross abuses, gaged in “hate speech and incitement to violence”, allowing ests in the region. and the state’s reluctance to hold Hindu vigilante groups to anti-minority violence to “continue with impunity”. A divided, conflict-ridden India cannot be a trusted econom- that Modi’s relentless account for their attacks on religious minorities. “Author- In December, the Modi government passed the CAA, which ic partner to the US or help it control China’s growing am- push for imposing a Hindu ities often protected perpetrators from prosecution and excludes Muslims from a path to citizenship for religious bitions. It is thus in Washington’s self-interest to press India filed charges against victims,” it notes. minorities from its neighbours. Many believe that the gov- for greater adherence to religious freedom. In 2016, Modi nationalist agenda will With the report, the United States officially acknowledges ernment will combine the CAA with the National Register told the US Congress that just as “the idea that all citizens the Modi government’s crimes against India’s religious for Citizens (NRC), a headcount that will seek from India’s are created equal is a central pillar of the American con- eventually destroy India’s minorities. But this is not enough. Secretary Pompeo also 1.3 billion people proof-of-citizenship documents going back stitution”, India’s “founding fathers, too, shared the same needs to take policy action to hold India to account. Luckily, generations, to target India’s 200 million Muslims. Millions belief and sought individual liberty”. India’s Constitution is social and religious fabric he has a list of policy recommendations readily laying on his of bona fide Indians, who do not possess any citizenship a “holy book” in which “freedom of faith, speech and fran- desk that could help him do just that. documents, will certainly fail the NRC test, as they did in a chise, and equality of all citizens, regardless of background, and cause internal strife. In April, the US Commission on International Religious pilot in Assam state last year. According to the USCIRF, this are enshrined as fundamental rights,” he added. The time Freedom (USCIRF), an independent federal body that ad- will put their citizenship status, and all associated rights, has come for Pompeo to remind Modi of this speech. This will not only cause vises the US president and Congress, released its annual “under question”. The CAA will provide non-Muslims in this It is not easy for the authors of this article - who are Indi- immense suffering for report. In the report, USCIRF called for India to be des- situation “a path to restore their citizenship and avoid de- an-born US citizens - to recommend India to be designated ignated as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for “en- tention or deportation”, while Muslims will “bear the indig- as a CPC. But we support the USCIRF’s recommendation Indians of all religions gaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious nities and consequences of potential statelessness”. for such a harsh measure precisely because we love India religious freedom violations”. The federal body also recom- In February, several leaders and prominent supporters deeply. We believe only strong pressure from the US, and but also negatively mended the imposition of “targeted sanctions” on Indian of Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) incited violence the wider global community, could save India from the dire officials and agencies “responsible for severe violations against anti-CAA protesters in New Delhi. More than 50 consequences of its government’s divisive policies, and affect US’ geo-strategic of religious freedom in India”. A CPC designation would people died in the resulting pogrom. The USCIRF blamed guarantee that it remains a secular democracy. confirm India’s status as one the world’s worst offenders Delhi Police for “failing to halt attacks and even directly – This article was first published interests in the region of religious freedom, alongside Iran, Pakistan, Saudi Ara- participating” in the violence. by Al Jazeera on 24 June Islamabad TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2020 | WWW.ISLAMABADPOST.COM.PKPOST Briefs UN warns of Women playing central role ‘intensified fighting’ in Myanmar in combating the pandemic DNA Major contribution of female healthcare workers, doctors, nurses and paramedics who YANGON: The United Na- are serving tirelessly at this crucial time; webinar on “COVID-19 Chronicles: A Women tions called for “urgent measures to spare civil- Perspective” organized by Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS) ians” in Myanmar’s con- en in the Security Sector, Kyrgyz bution of female healthcare work- been introduced by the Gov- flict-wracked northwest on DNA Republic highlighted the situ- ers, doctors, nurses and para- ernment for people who have Sunday, saying fighting has ation of women in Kyrgyzstan medics who are serving tirelessly lost their jobs. Moreover, the intensified between the ISLAMABAD: Center for Global during COVID-19. She stressed at this crucial time. Central Government of China army and insurgents. & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Is- on the central role of women Ms. NigarJavanshirzade, Pro- is working efficiently for the The military has been bat- lamabad organized a Webinar on in combating the pandemic by ject manager “Chamomile” people who are facing economic tling the Arakan Army (AA) “COVID-19 Chronicles: A Wom- mentioning the address of the Azerbaijani Diaspora Women’s challenges. Ms. Dilnoza Odilbe- — a rebel group seeking en Perspective”. The aim of the Head of UN, António Guterres, Network, Azerbaijanhighlight- kova, Association of Business more autonomy for ethnic Webinar was to analyze how “women’s leadership and contri- ed ways to help women during Women Uzbekistan discussed Rakhine Buddhists — in COVID-19 is impacting women bution can be used as a central COVID-19 lockdown. She asked the impacts of COVID-19 on Myanmar’s Rakhine and and to allow the respective au- element in ensuring resilience family members to play an active women in business sector. Chin states since January thorities to respond effectively and recovery”. role in managing the household Ms. Ramma Shahid,Founder last year. Scores of civilians to their vulnerabilities. Dr Rafia Rafique, Director In- chores to reduce workload of Beti,Media &Advocacy Expert, have been killed in the area The session was commenced stitute of Applied Psychology, women.She discussed how the Pakistan stated that during and tens of thousands dis- with the opening remarks by Ms. University of the Punjab, Lahore Azerbaijan is assisting its people COVID, a lot of women have lost placed. The two sides have Mehreen Gul, Director CGSS. stated that as the pandemic of in reducing tax burden on entre- their jobs especially those with traded allegations of abuse. She welcomed all the speakers COVID-19 continues to spread in preneurs, giving financial assis- smaller businesses. Women are Under lockdown and with and participants to the Webinar. Pakistan, it is necessary to rec- tance and providing direct social having a hard time so our organ- an internet blackout across She highlighted the significant ognize immediate and long term from the other hand carries the Ms. Faiza Sheikh, Lawyer in the support to them. ization is providing moral and le- much of the conflict zone, role of women in our society and psychological needs of women. world. She also mentioned how Jurisdiction of England & Wales, Ms. Wang Qianting, Senior gal support to women who need reporting from the area is how women have continued to Ms. Kempirbayeva Dilyara, the Kazakh Government is tak- Pakistan stated that women make Correspondent, China Media assistance. The Webinar was at- difficult to verify. The UN play a constructive role in nation First secretary, Embassy of the ing different measures to ensure up more than half of the frontline Group, Beijing, China stated tended by 50 participants from a expressed concern Sunday building. Republic of Kazakhstan to Pa- the safety of its citizens and as- workers whether it is education that women from service indus- cross section of society and was over “reports of intensified Ms. Kaana Aidarkul, Chairper- kistan stated that women from sisting the people to cope with or health, women play a central try have suffered the most. In moderated by Ms. Minahil Afri- fighting” in northwest Ra- son, Kyrgyz Association of Wom- one hand carries the cradle and the pandemic. role. She highlighted that contri- China, supportive policies have di, Research Assistant, CGSS. khine state’s Rathedaung township. The area is home to more than 10,000 civil- ians, and local sources re- Shibli port they are either fleeing condemns or are trapped by the ongo- India hatching plans to oust me: ing conflict, the UN said. Karachi Indian troops attack martyr three Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broad- Kashmiri The ties between Nepal & India have been steadily deteriorating with the casting Senator Shibli Faraz on Monday strongly youth former accusing India of not paying heed to its request for foreign condemned the attack on Pakistan Stock Exchange secretary-level talks over the border issue in Karachi. DNA In a tweet, the minister SRINAGAR: In occupied hatched to topple me for releasing in Kathmandu, it is not very diffi- have been historically part of Ne- but for tomorrow,” said Oli. said those who target the Kashmir, Indian troops DNA the country’s new map and getting cult to understand how people are pal. The ties between Nepal and India country’s economy and in their fresh act of state it adopted through Parliament.” openly active to oust me. But they “If anyone thinks they can topple have been steadily deteriorating development would fail in terrorism,martyred three KATHMANDU: Nepalese Prime He said that he was making these won’t succeed,” he stated. me, I would like to remind them with the former accusing India of their nefarious designs. Kashmiri youth in Islamabad Minister KP Sharma Oli has al- claims based on intellectual dis- This comes just a few weeks af- that our national unity is not that not paying heed to its request for Those who put their lives district, today (Monday). leged India was hatching plans to course and media reports from ter Oli changed Nepal’s map to weak … I am not for continuing as foreign secretary-level talks over on the line to save the According to Kashmir Me- oust him from office after his gov- New Delhi, and the activities of include the areas of Kalapani, Li- prime minister for long. But if I the border issue while the Modi lives of the people and dia Service, the youth were ernment released a new map for the Indian embassy in Nepal. pulekh and Limpiyadhura as part quit today, there won’t be anyone government has maintained that it thwarted the attack are killed during a cordon and the country which included key “Given the ongoing intellectual of its territory, which was followed left to speak for the country … will talk when the pandemic sub- real heroes of the nation, search operation in Runipo- Indian territories. discussions, media reports from by a constitutional amendment to I have to continue as a prime min- sides and that it will “not accept he said. ra area of the district. Oli while addressing a function New Delhi, Embassy’s activities adopt the new map in its nation- ister not for myself but for the artificial enlargement” of Nepal’s Shibli paid tributes to the A senior Police officer on Sunday said, “Plots are being and meetings at different hotels al emblem on 13 June. The areas country’s sake and not for today territory. martyred security per- claimed that thre youth sonnel, expressed deep were militants who were grief and sorrow over the killed in a gunfight. Howev- Arab ministers loss of lives with bereaved er, he said, the identity of Duda leads in Polish Protest against Israel's families and prayed for the slain youth was yet to be call for speedy recovery of the in- ascertained. The operation presidential vote jured. – APP is going on, he added. The WARSAW: Conservative incumbent Andrzej Duda has collective proposed annexation authorities suspended mo- secured pole position in Poland’s presidential election China locks bile internet services and and will face Warsaw’s liberal mayor in the run-off next action dressed the demonstrators, to it. The lawmakers had blocked all exit and entry month, official results showed Monday. DNA saying Israel's expansionist raised "serious concerns" down 400,000 points of the area. intentions regarding Pales- about the proposals and Duda, who is backed by the governing Law and Justice DNA BRUSSELS: Hundreds of (PiS) party, got 45.24 percent of the ballot with 87 per- tine were never secret and called for "commensurate people DUBAI: The council of Arab people on Sunday demon- so is the case with West consequences". Iran records cent of polling stations counted, according to the nation- strated in the Belgian cap- al election commission. ministers of social affairs Bank. "We Palestinians will "We are deeply concerned DNA highest has urged regional govern- ital against a proposed oc- continue to fight against it, about US President Donald Runner-up Rafal Trzaskowski had 28.92 percent, taking cupation of the Palestinian the Civic Platform (PO) party member into round two of ments and organizations to even if the world's largest Trump's proposal for peace HEBEI: China has reinstat- single-day help vulnerable groups fight territories by Israel. The power continues to support between the Palestinians ed a strict lockdown near the election on July 12. protest was organised by Independent candidate Rafal Holownia came in third COVID-19, including Pales- Israel," they vowed. and Israel, which gives Isra- Beijing, affecting around death toll tinians. the Association Belgo-Pales- The highlight of the demon- el the right to integrate the 400,000 people, after a with 13.69 percent. None of the other eight candidates tinienne (ABP). TEHRAN: Iran reported on topped 10 percent. Turnout was 53.30 percent. The ministers issued on stration was the participa- West Bank into Israel." small surge in cases. Monday 162 more deaths Sunday a statement call- An estimated 400 people tion of Jewish youth who The European lawmakers The restrictions have come The electoral campaign was dominated by concerns took part in the demonstra- from the novel coronavirus, over an erosion of democratic rights and bread and ing for collective action had brought their own ban- called upon the leaderships into force in Anxin county the highest single-day toll to help Palestinian au- tion, which was attended ners in support of Palestine. to take an initiative and play in Hebei province near the butter economic issues. Poland faces its first recession by a large number of Bel- since the country’s out- since the end of communism because of the coronavirus thorities in the face of the Some 1,080 members of the their part in preventing such capital. gian youth as well as young European Parliament, from an occupation as it would break began in February. pandemic fallout. – APP pandemic – as they are After the pandemic “This increase in numbers already embattled with in- Jewish people. Protesters 25 European countries, ear- not only make Palestinian emerged in China at the is in fact a reflection of our ternal conflicts. held large numbers of Pal- lier this week had rejected sovereignty meaningless but end of last year, the coun- overall performance, both Trump retweets video They highlighted the im- estinian flags and anti-Israel Israel's proposed occupa- also undermine the idea of try has managed to get new in terms of reopening and portance of tending to vul- placards. tion of the Palestinian terri- lasting peace in the region infections to a consistently in compliance with health nerable communities in the Members of the ABP ad- tories and called for an end through a two-state solution. low level. protocols,” health ministry mentioning ‘white power’ region, including internally To avoid a second wave, spokeswoman Sima Sadat the man responds by raising displace people (IDPs) and even small surges are taken Lari said at a news confer- DNA his fist and shouting “white refugees, state-run KUNA very seriously by the coun- ence. power.” has reported. British-Pakistani doctor’s try’s health authorities. The previous record daily WASHINGTON: US Presi- The slogan is often used by The council also said em- toll of 158 deaths was re- dent Donald Trump retweet- white supremacists. phasized the need to share Australia: ported by health authorities ed a video showing one of “There’s no question that information about national licence suspended in early April. his supporters in Florida he should not have retweet- programs that help day lab- practitioners in the UK, has "This doctor is not subject highest single Official figures have shown shouting “white power” at ed it and he should just take orers, low-income families, DNA changed Dr Iqbal Adil's ref- to revalidation [as] only an upward trajectory in new protesters of his administra- it down,” US Senator Tim and the unemployed during erence number to suspend- doctors holding full reg- day cases confirmed cases since early tion, drawing an immediate Scott told CNN’s “State of the pandemic. LONDON (DNA): The UK's ed on its website. istration with a licence to May, when Iran hit a near rebuke from the only Black the Union” programme. In the same video confer- General Medical Council "This person has been sus- practise are subject to re- in 2 months two-month low in daily re- Republican in the Senate. White House spokesman ence, the ministers dis- (GMC) has suspended the pended from the Medical validation." ANKARA: Australia on Mon- corded infections. The video on Twitter, which Judd Deere said the presi- cussed the importance of medical practice license of Register and may not prac- Having graduated from day reported 78 new coro- Iran reported its first COV- was later deleted from dent “is a big fan of The Vil- implementing the Arab a British-Pakistani doctor tise as a doctor in the UK," Bahauddin Zakaria Uni- navirus cases, the highest ID-19 cases on February 19 Trump’s feed, shows Trump lages. He did not hear the strategic framework to erad- who claimed that coronavi- the website states. versity in 1986, Dr Adil single-day rise since April, and it has since struggled protesters and supporters one statement made on the icate poverty, which was rus was a conspiracy to con- It adds that he was neither worked in the UK as a health authorities said. to contain the outbreak, shouting profanities at each video. What he did see was adopted in the fourth Arab trol the world. on the General Practioner specialist in colorectal Of the new infections, 75 the deadliest in the Middle other. After a protester calls tremendous enthusiasm development summit held The GMC, which maintains (GP) register nor the Spe- and emergency surgery were reported from Mel- East. – APP a Trump supporter a racist, from his many supporters.” in Beirut last year. the official list of medical cialist one. and laparoscopy. bourne’s suburban hot- spots, ABC News said quot- Trading at ing local authorities. “Obviously we are con- PSX remains cerned by the increasing unaffected number and the upward FPCCI demands withdrawal of oil price hike trend and are monitoring the situation very closely,” DNA The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Anjum Nisar says Health Minister Jenny Mi- it is good that govt took issue of oil supply chain disruption as serious and tried best to address matter kakos said. KARACHI: The Pakistan South Australia state also Stock Exchange (PSX) companies for not provid- sudden decision of unprece- this week, with a total in- recorded three new import- came under a terrorist at- DNA ing the petroleum products dented jump in oil products’ crease of Rs15. Why is the ed cases, all of them trave- tack Monday morning, how- at lower prices, instead of prices will fade away the government reversing its lers returning to Australia ever, the trading remained ISLAMABAD: The Federa- surrendering before such el- all relief announced by the decisions? from India. indifferent to it. tion of Pakistan Chambers ements in the larger interest central bank earlier for the The economy is already in According to the Health BMA Head of Research of Commerce and Indus- of the country. business community. a precarious situation, this Ministry, Australia has re- Faizan Ahmed said that the try President Mian Anjum “It is good that the govern- He said that the price of constant back and forth ported more than 7,686 KSE-100 Index has been Nisar has urged the gov- ment took the ongoing issue crude oil in the world mar- will only increase volatility, cases with 104 deaths while moving up. It is an insignif- ernment to withdraw the of oil supply chain disruption ket is still around $42 per when we ought to be head- 6,993 patients have recov- icant movement so far but decision of hike in prices as serious and tried its best barrel and as per calcula- ing for stability, he added. ered. still, it shows that selling did of petroleum products, as to address the matter, which tions the ex-refinery price Mian Anjum Nisar said that The country eased coronavi- not occur in response to the the move might wipe up led to serious shortage in of patrol is worked out at there is no denying the fact rus restrictions in May grad- terrorist attack. Four terror- relief of markup rate cut many parts of the country, around Rs45 per litre but that oil rates have been on ually after new infections in ists attacked the PSX old announced for the industry but abrupt hike in prices of the government increased the rise in the international the country remained low. building and security forces recently. petroleum is not the right the rate of petrol to more market now, but the govern- On March 28, the country killed all of them. In a statement issued here solution,” he argued. ule and was not prompted that 6.25% drop in interest than Rs.100 per liter, which ment instead of passing on recorded 468 cases, the A sub-inspector and two on Monday, the chief of Mian Anjum Nisar said that by any summary moved by rate in recent days have is great injustice. this surge to the public, can highest daily figure since the security guards have also apex body of all Chambers & the step has taken the trade the Oil and Gas Regulatory started to cut cost of pro- Alongside this, LPG also reduce the number of taxes start of the outbreak. – APP reportedly been killed. Trade Associations called for and industry by surprise Authority, which is the legal duction and bolster the debt saw an increase in its on petroleum products as the taking strict action against because it was out of sched- procedure. He argued that repayment ability but the price for the second time fuel is the engine of growth. 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