If India builds the bomb, we will eat grass or leaves, even go hungry, but we will get one of our own. We have no other choice.”

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/company/theasiantelegraph F .theasiantelegraph.net ollo Pakistan-MalaysiaF .theasiantelegraph.net agrees China firmly supports to extend cooperation in Pakistan’s appeal to diverse fields probe HR violations President confers civil award Hilal-e-Pakistan during Palestine-Israel to President UNGA ISLAMABAD conflict: Zhao Lijian President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan attaches China attaches great importance to Pakistan’s significant importance to its ties with Malaysia demand for Covid-19 vaccine: Spokesperson BEIJING as the two countries enjoy excellent relations in various fields and unanimity of views on regional a special session of United Nations Human Rights and international issues. He underscored the need ChinaCouncil firmly to investigate supports Pakistan’sall human just rights appeal violations to hold for increasing cooperation in the areas of trade, culture and technology for the mutual benefits of conducive to the implementation of the two-state the two brotherly countries. He made these remarks duringsolution. Palestine-IsraelChina supports conflictthe UN andHuman all effortsRights while talking to the outgoing High Commissioner Council in holding this special session, Chinese of Malaysia to Pakistan, Mr. Ikram Bin Mohammad Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Zhao Lijian said Ibrahim, who called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, today. that the Chinese side expresses grave concern over Talking to the High Commissioner, the President duringthe large his numberregular briefing of casualties, here Wednesday. including womenHe said said that there existed tremendous amounts of and children. We condemn all acts of violence goodwill between the two countries and bilateral against civilians and attacks on civilian facilities, cooperation needed to be further expanded for especially hospitals and schools, he added and said the mutual advantages of the two sides. He stated that the Chinese side was also concerned about the that Pakistan offered tremendous investment continuously worsening human rights situation in opportunities and Malaysia needed to take Int’l Conference on Civilizational Values the occupied Palestinian territory in recent years. advantage of the investment friendly environment. He said that a number of Malaysian mega companies such as auto maker Proton and teleco Edotco had China welcomes the ceasefire between parties of PM urges Muslim countries to follow basic principles of violence, he added. At the request of Pakistan, as already entered into Pakistani market and were Israel-Palestine conflict, and hopes that the parties concernedcoordinator canof the effectively OIC, and the cease state fire of andPalestine, stop benefiting from the investment opportunities. The the UN Human Rights Council will hold a special President also highlighted the brutalities being State of Madina committed by the Indian Security Forces against PM underscores Pakistan's strong commitment to multilateralism with the UN It may be mentioned here that the relevant Muslim the people of Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu ISLAMABAD thing which distinguishes between the civilized and economic recovery efforts in the wake of COVID-19 sessioncountries on submitted the Palestine-Israel a draft resolution, conflict on calling May 27. for & Kashmir (IIOJ&K) and Israeli military forces Prime Minister Imran Khan has urged the Muslim banana states. Alluding to China, the Prime Minister pandemic. Views were exchanged on key items on the establishment of an independent international against the Muslims of Palestine. He urged the countries to follow the basic principles of State of said this rising power took out over seven hundred UN agenda such as Palestine, the Jammu and Kashmir commission of inquiry to investigate all human international community to fulfil its obligations by Madina, the foundation of which was laid by Holy million people out of poverty in thirty years besides granting inalienable right to self-determination to Prophet Hazrat Muhammad Salla Allahu Allaihe Wa bringing ministerial level people under the law. He also examine all underlying root causes of tensions Aaalhee Wasalan Khatam-un-Nabiyeen, to rise again and instability, including systematic discrimination the people of IIOJ&K and Palestine. The President said this is the basis of a society which emerges and dispute,The Prime Afghan Minister peace lauded process, the role and of PGA illicit in financialconven- rights violations in the 11-day conflict. It would in the world. He was virtually delivering a keynote ad- and repression based on national, ethnic, racial or thanked the Government of Malaysia for supporting ascends. Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Pakistan flowsing the from special proceeds meeting of crime, of the corruption General Assembly and bribery. on dress at the International Conference on Civilizational Palestine, stressing that following the announcement religious identity, the draft said. The independent Pakistan’s position on Kashmir. He appreciated the values in the Prophet (Peace Be upon Him) Seerah team would collect and analyze evidence of crimes contribution made by the High Commissioner of next month and showcase the steps it has taken willto deal host with the the “World issue Environmentof climate change. Day” Attending on the fifth a process and ensure a just and lasting solution in line perpetrated, including forensic material, in order to towards strengthening bilateral ties between and Cultural Organization at Rabat, Morocco today. maximize the possibility of its admissibility in legal ceremony in connection with Ten Billion Tree Tsu- ofwith ceasefire relevant steps UN should resolutions be taken and to two-state revive the vision. peace Pakistan and Malaysia. VoM organizedQuoting Philosopher by the Islamic Poet World Allama Educational, Muhammad Scientific Iqbal, nami Program in Haripur on Thursday, he said this The Prime Minister underscored Pakistan's strong proceedings. VoM he said whenever in history the Muslims have risen is also a mark of recognition that Pakistan is amongst commitment to multilateralism with the UN playing up, they have gone back to the old principles embed- the few countries which is taking serious measures a central role. He highlighted the need for enhanced ded in the State of Madina. The Prime Minister said to cope with the challenge of global warming. PCSIR international cooperation, under the UN auspices, to the very principles of this state were based on rule of and IPO pakistan joined hands to promote inventions address climate change and environmental degrada- law, meritocracy and compassion. Imran Khan said and patent culture in pakistan later on, President of tion, as well as debt relief to support the developing the United Nations General Assembly Volkan Bozkir, countries' economic recovery efforts and attainment history of mankind where the state took responsibil- called on Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad of Sustainable Development Goals by the target date ourity of Holy the Prophetweak segments set up the of thefirst society welfare including state in the today (Thursday). of 2030. President UNGA briefed the Prime Minister poor, the orphans, the widows and the elderly people. A wide range of issues were discussed during the on the various initiatives undertaken during his Presi- Imran Khan said this unique state also brought the meeting pertaining to regional and international dency of the UN General Assembly to address key in- powerful under the law. He noted that this is the main peace and security, sustainable development and ternational political and socio-economic issues. VoM

CPEC Passing out parade of Hunarmand Pakistan Programme Chinese envoy lauds efforts to constantly improve recruits from Pakistan Government making all-out efforts to Pakistan-China relationship Rangers Punjab held in create conducive environment for job Mandi Bahauddin: ISPR creation in the country, Says Usman Dar CPEC fits perfectly with Pakistan’s geo-economic Upto Rs150, 000 being spent on training paradigm: NSA Moeed Yusuf Premier Imran’s remarks about the CPEC.While chairing RAWALPINDI month courses in traditional and high-tech a recent high-level huddle, the prime minister had said of each Hunarmand Pakistan Programme ISLAMABAD his regular briefing while responding to a question on Passing out Parade of Recruits from Pakistan participants: Dar trades under its first phase, while training of National Security Adviser (NSA) Moeed Yusuf on Thurs- that the CPEC will bring economic progress not only to another batch of 55,000 youth was underway. Pakistan but to the entire region.The spokesperson said Rangers Punjab (BTC-29 course) was held at ISLAMABAD day said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) He said that National Vocational and Technical that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is an open and Pakistan Rangers Academy Mandi Baha-Ud-Din, - on Youth Affairs Muhammad Usman Dar Training Commission (NAVTTC) would soon digm that is now the vision of the government”. Accord- inclusive international economic cooperation initiative today. 1953 Recruits from all parts of the country that is dedicated to improve connectivity and achieve Thursday said massive investment was being enroll the rest of targeted youth for the (CPEC) fits perfectly with “Pakistan’s geo-economic para completed their basic training and formally joined made in skill development of youth as the various trainings under the programme. Security Adviser, Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong common development. “The CPEC, as pioneering proj- the ranks of Pakistan Rangers (Punjab). Director government spent upto Rs 150,000 on each Usman Dar said the youth, trained under ingRong to called a statement upon NSA issued Yusuf from during the whichoffice ofboth the discussed National ects of the Belt and Road Initiative, has made important bilateral relations and matters of mutual interest’s Yusuf and major progress in infrastructure, energy, ports and General Pakistan Rangers (Punjab), Major General participant of the Skill for All (Hunarmand ‘Ustad-Shagird’ model, were being provided industrial parks,” he added. Pakistan) programme. Addressing a cheque Recognition of Prior Learning certification Muhammad Aamir Majeed Mughal was the Chief which was non-negotiable for both countries. Pakistan & certificate-distribution ceremony of the which would eventually help them get jobs Guest of the passing out parade. statedand China that had CPEC always was enjoyed a flagship strong project and andclose success ties since of Kamyab Jawan Programme (KJP) here at the in local and overseas markets. He said 20,000 the establishment of diplomatic relations, he added. While addressing the young soldiers, Maj General National University of Technology, he said students were being empowered under its He added that Pakistan and China have come even closer Amir highlighted that the soldiers are not only unlike the previous regimes, the present apprenticeship initiative which was another recently and are strategically aligned on the vision of bestowed with honour of defending Eastern borders government was making durable investment project of the KJP. Regretting the less focus of growth and prosperity in the region.” Pakistan and China in the youth instead of spending huge amount previous governments on improving the skill- are moving in the same direction and synergizing their of fund on the laptops. set of workforce, he lashed out at the Pakistan efforts to achieve the goal of peace and development in security from Gilgit to Kashmore and protection “We are spending money on young people Muslim League-Nawaz government for the region”, the NSA added Ambassador Rong also vowed but are also significantly contributing in internal to continue building on the strong and long-lasting part- of important national installations. Director to produce skilled workforce. Therefore, an spending Rs 50 billion to procure one million nership between the two countries. He appreciated on- General Pakistan Rangers (Punjab), Major General amount of Rs 70,000 to Rs 150,000 is being laptops. He said the present government was going efforts to constantly improve the Pakistan-China Muhammad Aamir Majeed Mughal congratulated spent on each course [of the Hunarmand making all-out efforts to create a conducive relationshipOn May 24, it was reported that a Chinese Pakistan]. He said 170,000 youth were being environment for job creation in the country, foreign ministry’s spokesperson appreciated Prime the soldiers & their families on successful completion imparted trainings in traditional and high- adding the youth was being empower to Minister Imran Khan’s remarks on CPEC, saying Beijing tech trades under the Hunarmand Pakistan generate employment opportunities in is having discussions with third parties, including Af- were awarded to the soldiers whose performance programme which was a major component each province.The SAPM termed the KJP an of their training. At the end prizes & merit certificates of the KJP. The SAPM noted that around apolitical and transparent programme which have noted the relevant remarks by Prime Minister Im- remained outstanding during the Course. VoM 37,000 young people had completed their six- was providing level-playing field to the youth. ghanistan,ran Khan and on we the appreciate extension ofit,” theZhao flagship Lijian said project.“We during JCPOA Energy Market Iran’s hard bargaining tactics raise the stakes at Oil slips on possible return of Iranian supply as Vienna nuclear negotiations nuclear talk’s progress Iran has extorted the IAEA in three known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of there is no proof so far that such bargain- key ways since February. First, Tehran Action (JCPOA). It is playing for time while ing tactics are working. That said, Tehran Brent crude fell 44 cents, or 0.6%, to forced the agency into a terrible position the dove wants to avoid the humiliation of must be pleased to hear the warning just $68.43 a barrel at 0220 GMT, erasing of negotiating a bridge monitoring looking like a chicken for as long as possible. sounded by Rafael Grossi, director general Wednesday’s gain of 22 cents. Brent agreement, something it should never But Tehran also runs the risk of overplay- of the International Atomic Energy Agency has traded between $68 and $69 for do with any state ing its hand and ending up with nothing to (IAEA), that Iran’s uranium enrichment pro- most of this week. U.S. West Texas WASHINGTON show for its single-minded pursuit of get- gram is “very concerning” as the radioactive Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 43 The ongoing parley in Vienna between Iran ting the sanctions imposed by the Trump metal used to power nuclear reactors is being cents, or 0.7%, to $65.78 a barrel, and five signatories of the 2015 nuclear ac- administration removed, analysts say. Thus, processed to purity levels that “only coun- after a rise of 14 cents on Wednesday, cord has begun to look like the proverbial it may make sense for Parliament Speaker tries making bombs are reaching.” “Iran often but still in the $65-$66 range it has game of chicken. The hawk — Tehran — has Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to voice his plays hardball in negotiations, and I suspect been this week. no compelling reason to yield to demands opposition to further renewal of the deal al- that it’s testing the limits to see what it can LONDON that it abide by the limits set by the deal, also lowing inspection of Iran’s nuclear sites, but get away with,” Matt Kroenig, a professor Oil prices fell on Thursday but stayed within in the Department of Government and the the tight range they have been in all week, as Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service optimism on the summer driving season in at Georgetown University. the United States and Europe offset concerns for the next meeting of the Organization of future increases based on the demand outlook. “In the end, however, I suspect we’ll see a about demand in India and a potential supply the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, Analysts said any increase of supply from Iran return to the nuclear deal with the terms as increase from Iran. Brent crude fell 44 cents, together called OPEC+, on June 1, where pro- would only be gradual, with JPMorgan esti- formulated in 2015. Iran needs the sanctions or 0.6%, to $68.43 a barrel at 0220 GMT, eras- ducers will have to assess whether to change mating Iran could add 500,000 bpd by the relief, and the Biden administration wants ing Wednesday’s gain of 22 cents. Brent has their plans for easing production curbs against end of this year and a further 500,000 bpd by (what it will portray back home as) an early traded between $68 and $69 for most of this the prospect of Iranian supply returning to the August 2022. While the market was supported diplomatic victory.” But some experts fear week. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) market. Citi predicted OPEC+ would stick to on Wednesday by a bigger-than-expected that a return to the JCPOA — from which crude fell 43 cents, or 0.7%, to $65.78 a bar- plans to bring back 700,000 barrels per day drawdown in U.S. oil inventories, there are still the US unilaterally pulled out in May 2019 rel, after a rise of 14 cents on Wednesday, (bpd) of oil supply in June, but the group’s plan concerns about demand shrinking in India, the — could end up offering Iran an eventual but still in the $65-$66 range it has been to step up supply by a further 840,000 bpd in world’s third-largest oil consumer. “However, pathway toward developing nuclear weap- this week. “Markets remain focused on the July “might now be in question”. JPMorgan said we don’t think demand concerns in India will ons. Additionally, they say, if Iran is allowed Iranian nuclear talks and whether sanctions it did not expect OPEC+ to hike production derail the narrative of global oil demand re- to continue to violate IAEA safeguards, a dan- on oil exports are lifted in full, and when,” Citi beyond what the group has already agreed covering,” Commonwealth Bank commodities gerous precedent would be set. analysts said in a note. That will be a big issue for May through July and would decide any analyst Vivek Dhar said. Friday, May 28, 2021

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Editor-in-Chief: Amna Malik Editor: Muhammad Hassam Climate change adaption and Pakistan Assistant Editor:Syed Mushahid Naqvi do the same. The day chosen for this conference used to rank countries. The effects of climate Phone: + 92 51 2814017 Offce # 407/408, 4th Floor, Evacuee is also significant since its World Environment change are very much evident in Pakistan. Due Day on June 5. The day is observed every year to mounting Greenhouse Gas emissions and a Trust, Agha Khan Road, F-5/1 Islamabad to promote worldwide awareness and action for dwindling forest cover, Pakistan’s annual temper- the environment or climate change. This year’s ature is estimated to rise by three to five degrees theme is ‘ecosystem restoration' and focuses on Celsius by the end of the century. Unfortunately, resetting the country's relationship with nature. this increase in temperature can rapidly melt It will also mark the formal launch of the UN the glaciers that feed Pakistan’s rivers, as well Saima Zaman Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021 – 2030. as can raise the sea level by the year 2100. This ‘Youm-e-Takbeer’: A It is also pertinent to mention that as per the further can cause heatwaves, floods, droughts, akistan is all set to host the World sustainable development report of 2020 which and tropical storms, jeopardizing Pakistan as wit- Environment conference 2021 is an annual global assessment of countries’ pro- nessed in the past too. The early initiative taken on 5th June in collaboration with gress towards achieving the United Nations-led by the incumbent Government was Billion Trees Day of Reckoning the UN Environment Programme Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), Pakistan Afforestation Project (BTAP), popularly known (UNEP). It is revealed that Prime has attained the ‘Climate Action’ SDG almost as Billion Tree Tsunami. Under the umbrella of he nation is proudly celebrating the 23rd Anniversary Minister Imran Khan will preside 10 years before the ultimate deadline. Proudly, this project over the period of five-year Khyber of the Nuclear test today. On May 28 every year Pover the conference in Islamabad on the night it is not only an acknowledgment of Pakistan’s Pakhtunkhwa restored 350,000 hectares of Pakistan proudly celebrates “ The Day of Greatness” of June 4. It is an achievement for Pakistan as commitment to fighting out climate change, forestland by natural regeneration and planned which is “ Youm-e-Takbeer”. On that day in 1998, this will be the first time in history that Pakistan but also a recognition of the success of various afforestation. This initiative received global at- Pakistan conducted a series of Nuclear Tests at the is going to host any such conference officially. environmental protection initiatives launched tention and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) site of Chagai, Balochistan which is the eastern part of Fortunately, this year only 4 global personali- by the government as mentioned previously. confirmed nearly 85% average survival of the Tthe country. The testing of that particular single Nuclear device fol- ties, including Prime Minister Imran Khan, have Historically, climate change is something which plantations. Later the same project was initi- lowed on 30 May 1998. Pakistan began building nuclear weapons in been selected to participate in this Environment never been a key agenda item in Pakistan’s public ated at the national level by the inclusion of all the early 1970s when India became the sole nuclear power in South Conference. Secretary-General of the United discourse previously. Consequently, the gravity the federating units with the aim of planting ten Asia. Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, in power in Pakistan at the Nations António Guterres, Pope Francis, and of the situation became more visible. Therefore, billion trees by 2023. The other initiatives of cli- time in particular said”Ham ghaas kahe ge, mager bomb banahe ge”, the German Chancellor Angela Merkel will also acknowledging the fact regarding climate change mate change have also received much applause “We will eat grass later, but we will make a bomb.” The Pakistani attend this conference. Once we have a look at and initiating many projects was the need of and success. The forthcoming conference is proof scientists triggered the nukes which transformed the black graphite the achievements by Pakistan related to initia- the time. According to the Global Climate Risk of what all have been done so far with an aim to mountain into a milky white mountain and showed the world an tives that have already been taken to mitigate Index, Pakistan was the 5th most affected coun- do much more in the future. indestructible power of nuclear technology. On this day Pakistan the effects of climate change, the 10 Billion Trees try by the impact of climate change during the became the first nuclear Islamic country not only this but also be- Tsunami Programme, Clean Green Pakistan, the twenty-year period from 1999-2018. The Index Writer is the Assistant Editor ‘Mélange int’l came the Proud of the whole Islamic World. Pakistan gave a strong Electric Vehicle Policy, National Parks, and Green used a weighted score, based on climate change Magazine’, ‘The Asian Telegraph’ & Project reaction to India on its five nuclear explosions. Pakistan,s Prime jobs are actually depicting the true vision of mediated death toll and loss to the economy (in Coordinator (COPAIR); a degree holder in Minister Nawaz Sharif later acknowledge that the tests had been Pakistan. This conference was previously hosted purchasing power parity terms), to calculate a communication & media sciences. carried out in reaction to the Indian Nuclear Tests earlier that by China and this year Pakistan is privileged to Climate Risk Index (CRI) score which was then month. ‘If India had not exploded the bomb, Pakistan would not have done so. Once New Delhi did so, we had no choice because of public pressure. Yet these tests further accelerated the stress Disclaimer: Views expressed by writers in this section are their own and do not necessarily reflect The Asian Telegraph point-of-view between the two countries and stimulated a nuclear arms race in the region. This day conveys the message of the immense power of defense for Pakistan's defense posture. Almost 24 years after the first detonation of the Indian nuclear device, as a continuation Today in History and expected consequence of India’s 1998 nuclear tests, despite immense international pressure especially from the USA, Pakistan was compelled to conduct at least six nuclear tests in response to May 28, 1998 - Pakistan marks Youm-e-Takbeer to commemorate the Indian grand scheme. That was not really easy for Pakistan to undergo with the pressure of a superpower. But the country continued the aim that ultimately achieved by the strong efforts the first nuclear test of the scientists, government, and institutions. Pakistans' nuclear he nation marks Youm- consequence of India’s program started in the 1970s as this was the follow up of the suf- e-Takbeer on 28th 1998 nuclear tests, despite fering of the 1971 war with India and the Indian nuclear explo- T May to commemorate immense international sion in 1974. Under the supervision of Abdul Qadeer Khan along the first nuclear test pressure especially from the with his team of Pakistani scientists succeeded in producing highly conducted on the hills of US, Pakistan was compelled enriched uranium (HEU) using centrifuge technology which was Chaghi, Balochistan on 28th to conduct at least six abstracted from the Netherlands by AQK. But both the Indian and May 1998. The Pakistani nuclear tests in response Pakistani tests broke the de facto moratorium on nuclear testing scientists triggered the to Indian grand scheme. that had been in place since the Comprehensive Nuclear test ban nukes which transformed Our foreign policy, treaty (CTBT)opened for signature on 24 September 1996. The the black graphite mountain governments’ role and people United Nations Security Council resolutely condemned both states into a milky white mountain of Pakistan’s behaviour by adopting Resolution 1172, on 6 June 1998. This resolution rec- and showed the world as a First Muslim nuclear ognized a threat to international security and peace repeating the an unbeatable power of power must portray our importance of CTBT and called on both countries to refrain from nuclear technology. On potentials and viable enough further confrontational moves. Pakistan is the only nuclear power this day Pakistan became to maintain the spirit and of the Muslim world and with grace of Almighty, Allah Pakistan the first nuclear Islamic essence of Youm-e-Takbeer. boasts a strong army, nuclear power and a brave nation. That is country. Pakistan gave a Pakistan went nuclear to the very important reason that every oppressed and victim Muslim strong response to India on ensure its survival against from Kashmir to Palestine looks towards Pakistan in a state of dis- its five nuclear explosions. imminent threats emerging tress and all the time people of Pakistan remained available in This day conveys the message from nuclear India and the accordance of their capacities and capabilities to play their role in of immense power of defence catastrophic failure of US keeping with the world laws to facilitates brother Muslim at every for Pakistan especially for foreign policy in South Asia. stage. And this makes Pakistan more important geo-strategically. the revival of whole Muslim It sees its nuclear weapons Pakistan,s nuclear program has not only ensured its regional peace Ummah. Almost 24 years as a means of insulating the and national security but also helped pursue different sustainable after the first detonation country against the dangers development goals and promote socio-economic development. of Indian nuclear device, of hostile intentions from as a sequel and expected across the border.

The author is an independent researcher and Here's where 2018's 'A Quiet Place' left off - PCSIR and IPO pakistan joined hands Alumnus of Quaid-e-Azam University. His areas of interest are International Relations, to promote inventions and patent Geo-politics and Maritime Affairs and where its long-awaited sequel picks up "A Quiet Place Part II" was originally John Krasinski's character Lee tragi- for themselves in the woods. movie ended, and where the new culture in pakistan supposed to premiere last spring, but cally dying at the end of the first film, The new film also features a flashback movie picks up. One of the first film's ISLAMABAD (IP) right protection, sharing of technical got pushed back because of the coro- it's up to the surviving Abbott family (shown in the movie's final trailer) to most memorable scenes involves Federal Minister for Science and Technology expertise, commercialization and licensing navirus pandemic. Now, the sequel members - mom Evelyn (Emily Blunt), the day the monsters who hunt by Evelyn going into labor and giving Shibli Faraz witnessed the signing of Record arrangements with the third parties. Holding to the acclaimed 2018 horror film is daughter Regan (Millicent Simmonds), sound arrived on Earth, and the hor- birth in near silence - all while being of Arrangement between Pakistan Council of joint awareness sessions, seminars, finally hitting the big screen nearly son Marcus (Noah Jupe), and their rifying chaos that ensued after. stalked by one of the monsters. Lee of Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR) capacity building & training workshops on IP three years after the original. With newborn sibling - to make a new life Here's how the first "Quiet Place" and Marcus, having returned from a and Intellectual Property Organization of issues such as drafting of patent application trip to a waterfall, quickly try to help Pakistan (IPO). Dr. Syed Hussain Abidi, and its filing, literature survey, trademark, her, with Lee taking care of Evelyn Chairman PCSIR and Mr. Mujeeb Ahmad Khan, copyrights and industrial designs filing and Marcus creating a distraction Chairman IPO endorsed their signatures are the promising areas of collaborative for the monster. But as Evelyn recov- on a document “Record of Arrangement activities which will provide guidelines to ers with Lee by her side, they realize (RoA)” during a signing ceremony held in the national inventors & researchers for that Marcus and Regan are in danger, the Ministry of Science & Technology. The the protection of their IP rights. Moreover, having inadvertently attracted the at- said activity is result of directions of the PCSIR in collaboration with IPO will also tention of the creature. Lee then goes Federal Minister for Science & Technology establish digital database of its patents and outside to rescue them, reuniting with to redefine patent culture in Pakistan in R&D activities. them briefly before being attacked general and PCSIR in particular. On the himself. Regan and Marcus hide in a occasion, Federal Minister appreciated pickup truck, but after Marcus yells both the organizations and hoped that this upon seeing his dad endure another cooperation will develop collaboration wound, the creature turns its atten- to promote innovation in the areas of tion to the children again. Lee, how- Scientific & Technological research as well as ever, continues making noise, drawing strengthening of knowledge based economy. the attention back to himself. Before Under the scope of collaborative activities, he's attacked by the monster another both the organizations will share information time, he signs "I have always loved and guide each other on Intellectual Property you" to Regan.

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www.theasiantelegraph.net Volumes soar to new peak at PSX, but index falls outshined others by attracting more than half consecutive day with trading in 2.2 billion shares, the trading volumes. Earlier, the session began she said. The market remained positive for most with a spike and the KSE-100 index climbed over of the session and local investor interest pushed 300 points in early trading. Record high volumes, it to a high of 47,206. However, the index closed Saudi fashion guru recorded a day ago, encouraged investors to negative by 22 points (at 46,791) as it eventually assume fresh positions. The index plunged in the succumbed to pressure from futures rollover. Norah Al-Eisa reveals final hour, which erased all the gains and dragged WorldCall Telecom alone contributed 950 million the market down At close, the benchmark KSE- shares, ie 43%, to the overall volumes. career highs 100 index recorded a decrease of 21.56 points, or Good investor participation was also seen in 0.05%, to settle at 46,790.75. Arif Habib Limited, blue chip stocks like Lucky Cement (+1.3%; 6.9 in its report, stated that MSCI rebalancing created million shares), MCB (-0.8%; 5.6 million shares), Benchmark KSE-100 index slips 21.56 excitement in the market with heavy flows into HBL (+1%; 3.9 million shares) and OGDC (0%; points to close at 46,790.75 Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC), 47.4 million shares). “Despite the rollover week Bureaau Report Lucky Cement and TRG Pakistan, which were the with high volumes, we believe the bullish trend KARACHI key stocks in the changes announced earlier in can continue in the coming weeks. Hence, The Pakistan Stock Exchange saw on Thursday the month. Besides, WorldCall Telecom repeated any correction should be viewed as a buying a roller coaster ride as the benchmark KSE- the performance of previous day by becoming the opportunity in value stocks,” the analyst said. 100 index closed down by 22 points despite volume leader again. It helped the market realise Overall trading volumes soared to 2.22 billion registering lofty gains for most of the day. total trading volumes of 2.2 billion shares, the shares compared with Wednesday’s tally of 1.56 Continuing Wednesday’s trend, the trading highest ever beating the record of 1.56 billion billion. The value of shares traded during the day volumes climbed to a fresh peak of 2.2 billion shares touched on Wednesday. In the last half was Rs42.8 billion. Shares of 432 companies shares by the end of session. Some investors hour, the index traded in the red with a decline of were traded. At the end of the day, 173 stocks remained cautious ahead of the Monetary Policy 137 points. However, it closed lower by 22 points. closed higher, 241 declined and 18 remained Committee (MPC) meeting on Friday and chose The banking sector kept the index in the green unchanged. to stay on the sidelines. Though the market for most part of the day, with particular interest WorldCall Telecom was the volume leader with expected a status quo in the benchmark interest in HBL and UBL, the report said. JS Global analyst 950.3 million shares, gaining Rs0.02 to close at rate, investors resorted to profit-booking to Neelum Naz said that Wednesday’s momentum Rs3.24. It was followed by Hum Network with shield their investments from the impact of a continued on Thursday as well amid MSCI 172.6 million shares, gaining Rs0.38 to close at surprise change in the policy rate. rebalancing, with rampant activity. The market Rs8.19 and Silkbank with 126.5 million shares, Technology and communication sectors registered record high volumes for the second gaining Rs0.07 to close at Rs1.52 DUBAI From reading her mother’s fashion magazines and play- Pakistani imports from China MARKETS S&P 500 futures are ing dress up to international partnerships with leading remains top among other countries global e-tailer Net-a-Porter, French luxury label Cartier, flat ahead of jobs data and more, Saudi fashion guru Norah Al-Eisa told Arab during 10 months: SBP Bureau Report News how she was taking the fashion world by storm. NEW YORK the first quarter both beat Wall Street A stylist on the set of the film “Born a King,” she recently Bureaau Report growth of 25.16 percent, SBP data revealed. S&P 500 futures were flat on Thursday expectations. Its revenue grew 88% collaborated with Net-a-Porter on a live video session ISLAMABAD Among other countries, Pakistani imports as investors wait for new labor-market compared to last year. Meme stocks, during which she shared her fashion tips and tricks of China topped the list of countries from from United State of America (USA) stood data to gauge the pace of the economic which have jumped this week amid the trade with platform followers. She pointed out that HBL becomes where Pakistan imported different products at $1991.027 million against $1878.420 recovery. S&P 500 futures were little a resurgence in speculative trading, her passion for fashion had started at a young age. during the first ten months of financial million during last year, showing growth of changed and Nasdaq 100 futures were lower in premarket trading. “It came very organically to me as I grew up reading my first bank to invest year (2020-21), followed by United Arab 5.94 percent while the imports from Saudi shed 0.3%. Futures on the Dow Jones GameStop was down by about 4%. AMC mom’s fashion magazines and playing dress up with her Emirates (UAE) and Singapore. The total Arabia were recorded at $1923.886 million Industrial Average added 80 points. Entertainment lost 6%. clothes. “As for the time I actually decided to pursue a in digital fintech imports from China during July-April (2020- against $1178.759 million last year, showing Investors await the latest data on U.S. Ford was higher again, with the stock career in fashion, it’s when I saw films like ‘The Devil 21) were recorded at $10312.089 million increase of 61.97 percent, the data revealed. weekly jobless claims, which comes out up 1% following an upgrade by RBC. Wears Prada’ and ‘13 going on 30’ where the main char- startup against the $7638.065 million during July- Thursday at 8:30 a.m. ET. Economists The stock jumped 8% on Wednesday acters worked for fashion magazines,” she said. Al-Eisa Bureaau Report April(2019-20), showing an increase of surveyed by Dow Jones are expecting a after unveiling its electric vehicle studied business administration but took “fashion busi- ISLAMABAD 35.02 percent during the period, State Bank total of 425,000 Americans to have filed strategy. The move in futures followed ness” and styling courses at London College of Fashion The Habib Bank Limited (HBL) has become of Pakistan (SBP) said. unemployment benefits in the week a relatively quiet session on Wall Street. to broaden her knowledge. the first bank in Pakistan to invest in a digital This was followed by UAE, where Pakistan ended May 22. In the week prior, jobless The S&P 500 eked out a 0.2% gain in fintech startup with its Rs176 million (USD imported goods worth $5603.959 million claims reached a fresh pandemic-era low light trading, supported by gains in Halle Berry says being on 1.15 Million) participation in the last tranche of against the imports of $5663.278 million of 444,000. Snowflake shares tumbled shares tied to the economic reopening Finja’s Rs1.56 billion ($10.15 million) series A1 last year, showing a decline of 1.04 percent. 4% in premarket trading trading after including airlines and cruise line keto diet for 30 years helped round. HBL joins an impressive list of leading Singapore was the at third top country from the data-analytics software company operators. The blue-chip Dow finished global fintech funds that have invested in Finja where Pakistan imported goods worth reported widening losses. Nvidia’s stock Wednesday’s session little changed, her manage diabetes including BeeNext, Vostok Emerging Finance, $2492.214 million against the imports rose slightly in early trading even after while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Quona Capital, and ICU Ventures, said a press of $1991.132 million last year, showing the chip giant’s earnings and sales for gained 0.6%. released issued by the HBL on Thursday. It said all investors from previous rounds ICCI presents its budget proposals to the topped up their investment in Finja’s Series A1 round. For HBL, an investment in Finja government serves two of the bank’s strategic priorities, Bureaau Report namely, making investments into Digital ISLAMABAD cost in Pakistan, therefore, it should be reduced the confidence of taxpayers. ICCI President said Financial Inclusion and Development Finance The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry to at least 5% without input tax adjustment to that the taxes and duties on the import of plant, companies, especially ones making an impact (ICCI) has presented its budget proposals to the help stimulate the ailing economy. He further said machinery and all products related to various in agriculture and SMEs as these are the government with the demand that these proposals that the additional sales tax of 3% on industrial industries including construction, real estate, backbone of the economy, and proactively should be incorporated in the federal budget 2021- raw material should also be abolished to facilitate tourism, medical, agriculture should be removed reinventing HBL to become a “technology 22 in order to facilitate the growth of business and the revival of industrialization. He said that to to facilitate upgradation of the industrial sector company with a banking license”. Since the economic activities in the country. enhance the tax base, the government should and production of value-added products that would beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in April Chairing a meeting of the business community introduce 2 percent fixed tax for traders and shun boost our exports. He said that the import duties on last year, Finja has scaled its digital lending on budget proposals, Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, the practice of attaching bank accounts of business luxury goods and vehicles should also be reduced portfolio by 550% disbursing over 50,000 President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and community as it creates distrust and shatters significantly. digital loans to Micro, Small and Medium Industry said that the chambers of commerce Enterprises (MSMEs). Despite being the & industry were the key stakeholders in the backbone of the economy, small businesses economy and government should always finalize AMMAN in Pakistan have traditionally not been able to the federal budget in consultation with their Halle Berry said she has been on a keto diet for 30 years now, obtain credit to grow. Presidents that would help in boosting business ever since she was diagnosed with diabetes at 22. “We are elated to have HBL participate in this and economic activities. Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan Talking about the life-changing moment, she was quoted as funding round. Our ground-breaking success said that the highest slab of tax on rental income saying by the Insider, “It was a moment I’ll never forget. I had in digitally scoring undocumented small was up to 35%, which was putting extra burden to re-spin the way I lived my life and have carried that with businesses has resulted in a 64% month- on the taxpayers and urged that the government me ever since. Because I’m diabetic, nutrition has been a big on-month portfolio growth for us since the should reduce it to 10% that would promote tax part of my life and for the past almost 30 years I have been outbreak of the pandemic earlier this year. culture, avoid tax evasion, reduce shop and office following the ketogenic lifestyle.” Earlier, the Catwoman actor Undoubtedly, HBL’s financial clout, massive rents and help improve tax revenue of the country. had spoken in detail about her health and food intake in an network and progressive leadership will He said that the turnover tax on all manufacturing Instagram post, mentioning how keto is “largely responsible” help us elevate the country’s most important sectors should be reduced across the board in the for slowing down her “ageing process”. “The keto lifestyle segment, the SMEs,” said Qasif Shahid, CEO and next budget from 1.5% to 0.5%. He said that the offers so many benefits such as weight loss, (moms that’s Co-Founder Finja. high GST has increased inflation and production how we get rid of our baby bellies), appetite control, more energy, and better mental performance,” she wrote. “If you’re like me, you can possibly reverse type 2 diabetes, you’ll ex- perience better physical endurance, better skin and also less acne if that’s an issue. And it even helps control migraines!” she wrote. The benefits of keto diet, however, have been con- tested by experts. It raised doubt especially after actor Mishti Change in strategy needed for Abu Dhabi-leg Emery lauds 'impeccable' Villarreal for Mukherjee’s death in 2020 because of kidney failure allegedly caused by the keto diet. A low-carb diet, keto relies on eat- of HBL PSL 6: Sarfaraz Ahmed historic Europa League win ing high amounts of fat alongside proteins and can affect the kidney if the diet is followed for a long time. The Quetta Gladiators’ skipper It will be tough for the teams to adjust. We to some degree. The teams will have to Bureau Report 6am to the stadium to prepare a believes the tournament has turned are now going to the UAE from Pakistan. change their strategies. They will now DUBAI game for the Sunday. All of this Miss Mexico crowned into single league basis We had excellent pitches in Pakistan and have to come to the ground with good Villarreal coach Unai Emery makes the journey (worthwhile)," Bureau Report the pitches in the UAE help spinners strategies,” Sarfaraz said. praised his "impeccable" players Emery told a news conference. Miss Universe 2021 KARACHI for their dedication after claiming "We were talking about enjoying DUBAI Quetta Gladiators’ captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, the club's first major trophy by these moments. In the end you are in an interview with Cricket Pakistan, beating Manchester United in the proud to reach the title (decider) claimed that it will be tough for teams Europa League final on Wednesday. but if you don't win, you are to adjust to the conditions in Abu Dhabi, The Spanish side won a thrilling sad. Winning is another step, an after clashing in Pakistan during the initial penalty shoot-out 11-10, after important step ahead. We do this matches of the Habib Bank Limited (HBL) a 1-1 draw, with goalkeeper profession for these moments. We Pakistan Super League (PSL) season six. Geronimo Rulli scoring his side's have been able to give joy to many The Quetta Gladiators’ skipper believed 11th before stepping back in goal people." that teams will have to change their to make the decisive save, stopping Emery joined Villarreal in July strategies considerably coming into this United counterpart David de 2020, nine months after he was stage of the tournament. Gea's spot-kick. It was a record sacked by English side Arsenal “Obviously the conditions are going to be fourth Europa League triumph for following a poor run of results. completely different [in the UAE than in Emery as a manager, after winning The Spaniard knocked his Pakistan]. I believe this tournament has the competition three times with former club out of this season's been turned into a single league basis. Sevilla, but marked Villarreal's first competition at the semi-final The position of the teams is different now piece of major silverware. stage before taking down another because players have been changed. This "In the Europa League we have Premier League giant in United, will be a very different tournament now. been absolutely impeccable. but insisted he did not see the Since the very first moment. achievement as a personal Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe on Sunday Some days we were coming at triumph. in Florida, after fellow contestant Miss Myanmar Only trophies matter at Man United, says used her stage time to draw attention to the bloody military coup in her country. Sunday night marked beaten Solskjaer the Miss Universe competition's return to television, BUENOS AIRES after the pageant was cancelled in 2020 for the first GDANSK runners-up in the Europa League final, but following a 1-1 draw against Villarreal on time due to the coronavirus pandemic. Andrea After a disappointing start to the season, coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted that Wednesday, leaving the club without a trophy Meza, 26, finished first ahead of the Brazilian and Manchester United ended up an unexpected only titles matter at Old Trafford. United lost since 2017. Peruvian finalists in a flashy televised event, hosted second in the Premier League and finished the Europa League final 11-10 on penalties "It's not a successful season of course," by American actor Mario Lopez and television per- Solskjaer told a news conference after keeper sonality Olivia Culpo. David de Gea had his spot kick saved by his Former Miss Universe contestants Cheslie Kryst, Villarreal counterpart Geronimo Rulli, who Paulina Vega and Demi-Leigh Tebow (who won the had just scored what proved to be the win- title in 2017) served as competition analysts and ning penalty. "Sometimes one kick defines a commentators, and a panel of eight women deter- season as a good one and sometimes a kick mined the winner. Dressed in a sparkling red even- defines it's not. Nobody expected us to finish ing gown, Meza tearfully walked the catwalk as Miss second in the league but the boys came up just Universe for the first time, before rushing back for short tonight unfortunately. "Trophies matter a group hug with the other competitors. Meza beat and that's what matters at this club so no it's more than 70 contestants from around the globe in not a successful season. It's the short answer." the 69th installment of Miss Universe, which was On the night, United fell behind after Gerard held at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Moreno stretched to reach Dani Parejo's free Florida. n the days leading up to the final competi- kick and steered the ball past De Gea to open tion, Miss Myanmar Thuzar Wint Lwin. the scoring in the 29th minute. 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Pak-Afghan cooperation can Lethality of viruses no turn the region into a zone of less than bio-weapons: opportunity, trade, commerce, Says AJK president and transit: Experts He said that Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) was a landmark in prohibiting the use of A Pak-Afghan agreement needed to be put in weapons of mass destruction. place along with an agreement by supporting MUZAFFARABAD states (friends of Afghanistan) willing to sup- The AJK President Sardar Masood Khan has stressed the port Kabul, post-US departure need of activating global health diplomacy to project future ISLAMABAD threats of pandemics and to create platforms to consolidate Neighboring countries must help Afghanistan reach the resources and solutions offered by multilateral organiza- an “Afghan-led” power-sharing arrangement and become “partners in peace.” Pak-Afghan coopera- tions, governments, the private sector, and research institu- tion can turn the region into a zone of opportunity, tions. “During the current Covid-19 pandemic, it has become trade, commerce, and transit. These were some of clear that the World Health Organization should be put at major conclusions of the international webinar on the center stage to provide overall leadership and decision- “Future of Afghanistan: Implications and Options making for combating pandemics,” he said. He made these for Pakistan”, organized by the Centre for Aerospace remarks while speaking as chief guest at a seminar on Pan- & Security Studies (CASS) in Islamabad. demic Preparedness: Science and Countermeasures orga- Speakers from the United States (US), Afghanistan nized by Dr Zabta Shinwari of Quaid-e-Azam University. and Pakistan critically evaluated the emerging com- He said that Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) was plex dynamics within Afghanistan and their likely impact on Pakistan’s politics, security, and econo- a landmark in prohibiting the use of weapons of mass de- my. Moderating the webinar, Syed Muhammad Ali, Director Nuclear and Strategic Affairs at CASS said indicate that the outbreak of the coronavirus was acciden- that the international community, regional pow- tal.struction. However, Both he conventional maintained wisdom the biggest and scientificthreat to evidence human- ers, and Afghan stakeholders would have to learn ity in this century has come not from chemical or nuclear weapons but from a single-stranded pathogen – coronavi- together to prevent its adverse consequences for rus. Sardar Masood Khan said that as President of the 2006 fromSouth, the West bitter and and Central costly Asia. conflict Offering history his insightand work on BWC Review Conference and as Chairman of the 2007 BWC the US’ withdrawal plan, Prof. Dr Marvin G. Wein- States Parties, he had emphasized on enabling the regime baum, Director at the Afghanistan and Pakistan Studies, Middle East Institute, Washington, D.C, UNGA President Visit to Pakistan to monitor and foresee threats substantiated by rapid sci- observed that it was likely that now there would be even greater violence than ever before setting the way that the potential range and lethality of viruses are no stage for an open-ended, proxy-driven civil war that UNGA President, FM, discuss Kashmir, Palestine lessentific than and that technological of bio-weapons, evidence. he added. We have The AJKlearnt State the Presi hard- would create millions of refugees and destabilize dent exhorted the need of investing productively in health the region. On Afghanistan-Pakistan relations, Dr disputes besides Afghan peace process research in order to prevent and contain the viral disease Torek Farhadi, former Advisor to the President of and to develop capabilities to produce vaccines, upgrade Afghanistan, highlighted that the Taliban need to UNGA President appreciates Pakistan’s role in Afghan peace process, containing COVID-19 pandemic diagnostics and improve hospital care. He said we need to understand that once foreign troops left and there reinvigorate our efforts to swiftly achieve the 3rd Sustain- ISLAMABAD process. The Foreign Minister appreciated lem as its capital. able Goal that is Good Health and Well-being. “This will be Afghans, not Pakistan, everyone would lose. Lt Gen Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi the UNGA president's ‘Vaccine for All’ ini- Regarding peace in Afghanistan, Volkan possible only by developing universal healthcare frame- was(Retd) civil Ishfaq war, Nadeemit would Ahmad, not benefit former anyone, Chief notof Gen the- said on Thursday that establishing peace tiative, adding that it was necessary to Bozkir peace in Afghanistan is imperative works that would enable us to address existing inequalities eral Staff, Pakistan Army, pointed out that a Pak- in the Middle East without resolving the make everyone safe if the pandemic had for stability in Afghanistan. He said Afghan in access to healthcare and vaccines and their affordability Afghan agreement needed to be put in place along Palestine issue on a permanent basis was to be overcome. UNGA President Volkan peace process should be Afghan owned and with an agreement by supporting states (friends impossible Bozkir also lauded FM Qureshi's efforts in Afghan led. He also appreciated Pakistan's for all segments of society,” he added. Asserting that relevant of Afghanistan) willing to support Kabul, post-US highlighting the issue of Palestine. Foreign role in the peace process in Afghanistan. sciences and real-time data should be made the linchpin for departure. Amb (Retd) Jalil Abbas Jilani, Director Secretary Sohail Mahmood was also pres- The UNGA President also appreciated Paki- management of pandemics, he called for strictly prohibiting at CASS and former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan, Theatrocities, Foreign adding Minister that stated the implementation that ceasefire ent at the meeting. President of the UN stan's efforts in containing the COVID-19 the culture of hearsay, snake oil salesmanship and quackery, was of the view that the ongoing peace process had wasof the the UN first Security step towards Council resolutionsstopping Israeli was General Assembly (UNGA) Volkan Bozkir pandemic. Earlier today, during a meeting and said that the effectiveness of vaccines and drugs, as well stalemated. Despite that, whatever the outcome of the only just solution to the issues of Pales- has called upon India and Pakistan to pur- with President Bozkir at the Ministry of as the sanitizing, protective and medical equipment, should the peace process, it was imperative for Islamabad tine and Kashmir. sue the path for peaceful resolution of the Foreign Affairs, FM Qureshi stated that es- to continue to display the same level of commitment The Foreign Minister's remarks came dur- issue of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at tablishing peace in the Middle East without towards Afghanistan’s peace and stability. VoM ing a meeting with United Nations General of national rivalries. VoM the National Defence University Islamabad resolving the Palestine issue on a perma- come from authentic scientific sources and must steer clear Assembly President Volkan Bozkir at the on Thursday, he said peace, stability and nent basis was impossible. Foreign Minis- Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Welcoming the prosperity hinges on normalization of rela- ter Shah Mahmood Qureshi and President UNGA President, who arrived in Islamabad tions between Pakistan and India, which is on a three-day visit yesterday, the Foreign - stopping Israeli atrocities," the FM said. Minister appreciated the President's ef- lution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. of"The "A implementationceasefire was the of first the stepUN Securitytowards forts to convene an emergency session of possibleThe President by finding said thehe twohas countriesencouraged reso all Council resolutions was the only just solu- the General Assembly on Palestine. the parties to refrain from changing the tion to the issues of Palestine and Kashmir." Similarly, the Foreign Minister maintained status of the disputed territory. Talking Welcoming the UNGA president, who ar- that there could be no peace in South Asia about Palestine issue, he stressed the need rived in Islamabad on a three-day visit either unless the Kashmir issue was re- for swift return to negotiations with a goal yesterday, the foreign minister appreciated solved. He said Pakistan wanted peace in of ending the occupation. He said Pales- the president's efforts to convene an emer- Afghanistan and intended to continue play- tinians should be given their right to have gency session of the General Assembly on ing a conciliatory role in the Afghan peace their own independent state with Jerusa- Palestine. VoM Kashmir Issue Welfare projects of UAE Finance Division Meeting Indian occupational regime replicating the Israeli in Pakistan are the echo Finance Minister reiterates firm occupational model in IIOJK, says Shehryar Khan Afridi of kindness for deprived commitment for accelerated growth It was also decided in principle sus that there is a need to generate a database Settler colonial project of Israel is being imple- protests in Jammu and Kashmir. He said the disposition of persons, MD PBM that the growth of Export Oriented which could establish the nexus between tariffs local population from Jammu and Kashmir was another ISLAMABAD and progress of the export oriented sectors/ mented in Jammu and Kashmir in blatant viola- Managing Director Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM), Malik sector will be the main objective of area where India is learning from Israeli regime and India industry. The Minister for Energy also drew tion of UN resolutions Zaheer Abbas meets UAE Envoy in Pakistan, H.E. Ha- the government while offering any is replicating the same in Kashmir. “Settler colonial project the attention of the participants towards the mad Obaid Ibrahim Al-Zaabi here in Islamabad today. change/consistency in the rates, so ISLAMABAD of Israel is being implemented in Jammu and Kashmir in scarcity of natural gas in the system (which During the meeting, various areas were explored that the industry should use its full Chairman Kashmir Committee Shehryar Khan Afridi blatant violation of UN resolutions. 40,00,000 new domicile is cheap) and the excess units of electricity for the collective efforts to diminish poverty and its potential and play its rightful role in Thursday said that Indian occupational regime was rep- certificates have been issued out of which 500,000 issued the development of the country available at a higher rate, and, to the already allied issues in the country. On the occasion, Man- licating the Israeli occupational model in Jammu and to people from mainland India who never visited Kashmir. ISLAMABAD decided principle that the domestic users have aging Director PBM also highlighted the initiatives Kashmir and the world must stand up to prevent another Non-local Indians are being given tourism opportunities With the Federal Minister for Finance and the first right of use in case of natural gas. It - Palestine being removed from planet earth. Addressing while jungles are also leased to people from mainland India Revenue Shaukat Tarin in chair, a meeting was was also acknowledged in the meeting that the participants of a seminar titled ‘Palestine and Kashmir while Kashmiris are being refused. gram for resilient recovery of the vulnerable per- held at the Finance Division to discuss the new the least cost units offered by the government Crisis: Call for justice’, held here jointly by Kashmir undersons. Underliningthe flagship ofthe the brotherly Government’s relations Ehsaas between Pro tariff for the Industry / Export Oriented Sectors have proved beneficial for the overall produc- Committee and Muslim Institute at PIPS, Afridi said that the two countries, Malik Zaheer Abbas said the wel- in the upcoming budget. Federal Minister for tive health of the economy especially export before October 5, 2019, the Indian regime had sent its top fare projects of UAE in our country are the echo of Industries & Production Makhdum Khusro oriented sectors. The Finance Minister, on this Police and civil bureaucrats posted in Jammu and Kashmir kindness and affection to the deprived persons. He Bakhtyar and Federal Minister for Energy occasion, reiterated his firm commitment for to Israel for learning, training and then brought back to expressed his gratitude to the Ambassador for dis- Muhammad Hammad Azhar were also pre- accelerated growth with the willing contribu- replicate the Israeli model in Jammu and Kashmir. He said tributing Ration Bags through PBM, among the poor sent in the meeting along with Adviser to PM tion from the business community. The Chair that among those included infamous police officer, Imtiaz persons during Holy Month of Ramazan. Managing on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood. Different after discussion with the relevant stakeholders, Hussain, who is blamed for killing 200 Kashmiri Muslims. Director PBM also praised UAE Ambassador for options for concessional tariff were discussed decided that for the next budget subsidies will Imtiaz Hussain was sent to Israel to understand the Israeli their kind support to PBM in order to rehabilitate in the meeting along with their implications be allocated on the basis of actual consump- security system before August 5, 2019 and on return he the poor persons with disabilities. Report by Sohail on the subsidies, earnings, production and tion/accrual and a more targeted approach for was posted as security in-charge in Srinagar to suppress Majeed Butt revenue generation. It was a general consen- disbursement will be adopted.

Geopolitics Global Market World has 40% chance of temporarily reaching Dollar steadies ahead of inflation data, 1.5C threshold in next five years: UN agency yuan hits new 3-year high

2021-2025 becoming the warmest on from the start of the 1980s. The annual Up to the end of 2025, high-latitude record, which would dislodge 2016 update harnesses the expertise of inter- The dollar struggled to hold on to its regions and the Sahel are likely to from the top ranking, according to nationally acclaimed climate scientists gains on Thursday as more investors be wetter, the report suggests, and the Global Annual to Decadal Climate and the best prediction systems from weighed up whether the Federal Reserve there is an increased chance of more Update, produced by the United leading climate centres around the is edging closer to talking about tapering tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Kingdom’s Met Office, the WMO lead world to produce actionable informa- its asset purchases, and as traders wait compared to the average, taken from centre for such predictions. Up to the tion. “These are more than just statis- for closely watched U.S. inflation data. the start of the 1980s. end of 2025, high-latitude regions and tics”, WMO Secretary-General Petteri LONDON UNITED NATIONS the Sahel are likely to be wetter, the re- Taalas said. “Increasing temperatures The dollar struggled to hold on to its There is a 40% chance of the world tem- port suggests, and there is an increased mean more melting ice, higher sea lev- gains on Thursday as more investors porarily hitting the 1.5C temperature chance of more tropical cyclones in the els, more heatwaves and other extreme weighed up whether the Federal Reserve rise threshold in one of the next five Atlantic compared to the average, taken weather. is edging closer to talking about taper- years, the UN weather agency warns in ing its asset purchases, and as traders a new report issued on Thursday. wait for closely watched U.S. inflation The World Meteorological Organization data. China’s yuan scaled a new three- have this week downplayed immedi- tility, we believe the U.S. central bank will (WMO) said there was a 40% chance year high as investors become more ate concerns about inflation prompt- give ample notice before changing policy,” of the watershed global warming mark confident that the Chinese central bank ing a knee-jerk policy response. But said Mark Haefele, chief investment of- being met during the time frame, and is comfortable with a stronger currency they - and notably influential vice chair ficer at UBS Global Wealth Management. these odds are increasing with time. amid the country’s economic recovery. It Richard Clarida - have made a subtle shift ING analysts said that any near-term The 1.5°C mark was established as the was the only significant move in another in tone by acknowledging that the time spikes in the dollar “should be rather desirable target for all the countries of quiet day for FX markets, with most cur- to talk about policy changes might be short-lived, particularly when the euro- the world who signed up to the Paris rencies pinned in recent ranges as trad- approaching. zone economic data are set to continue Agreement to limit temperature rises, ers wait for any cues on the direction of Still, most analysts think the Fed actu- improving.” The New Zealand dollar in order to prevent permanent changes U.S. monetary policy. The euro traded at ally talking about reining in its asset pushed to as high as $0.7306, below that threaten the wellbeing of all life on $1.2203, up 0.1% on the day, and the yen purchases is some way off, limiting any its Wednesday high hit after hints of a earth. The agreement calls for limiting near a one-week low at 109.17 per dollar. rebound in the dollar. “While the talk of 2022 rate hike by the Reserve Bank of rises to 2°C or below. There is a 90% Sterling dipped to a week-low of $1.4092 tapering could keep investors on edge, New Zealand. The Australian dollar rose likelihood of at least one year between before recovering slightly. Fed officials thus subjecting markets to bouts of vola- 0.1% to $0.7748.

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