Soon From LAHORE & KARACHI A sister publication of CENTRELINE & DNA News Agency www.islamabadpost.com.pk ISLAMABAD EDITION IslamabadSaturday, July 31, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Moroccan King’s Pak-Iran ties Zverev beats landmark steps to help need to be Djokovic to least developed nations strengthened reach Final Detailed News On Page-07 Detailed News On Page-03 Detailed News On Page-06 Briefs Spoilers won’t 66 mega cases be allowed to concluded DNA hurt peace ISLAMABAD: A high lev- el meeting chaired by The Army Chief made these National Accountabil- remarks in a meeting with 15 ity Bureau Chairman member Afghan media delegation Justice Javed Iqbal reviewed of visits in future. Pak- Afghan youth is the the progress in bringing Special correSpoNDeNt hope for future peace and progress of the 179 mega corruption cases region, COAS concluded. to a logical conclusion. The RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff The Afghan journalists thanked COAS progress made so far was re- General Qamar Javed Bajwa has for the opportunity for candid inter- viewed to bring the pending said that the peace in Afghani- action and appreciated Pakistan’s sin- references, especially the ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Nawaf Bin Saeed Al-Maliki stan is Pakistan’s earnest desire cerity and efforts for Afghan people mega corruption cases, to a calls on Prime Minister Imran Khan. – DNA because peace of the two coun- including hosting of refugees and logical conclusion. It was in- tries is interlinked, adding facilitative role in Afghan formed in the meeting that Saudi envoy that the spoilers will Peace Process, the state- out of 179 mega corruption not be allowed to derail ment concluded. cases, 66 mega corruption meets PM peace process. On Wednesday, Prime cases have been brought US receives first According to Inter Ser- Minister Imran Khan to a logical conclusion by DNA vices Public Relations had told a delegation the Hon’ble Accountability (ISPR) press release, a of Afghan journalists Courts as per law while 93 Afghan interpreters ISLAMABAD: The Ambas- fifteen member Afghan that Pakistan has no corruption cases are pend- sador of the Kingdom of media delegation visit- favourites in Afghani- ing in the Hon’ble Account- Saudi Arabia, Nawaf bin ed GHQ and met General Qamar Javed Baj- stan and it would support any government that ability Courts. Justice Javed Some 20,000 interpreters have requested Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy, wa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Speaking at was chosen by the Afghans themselves. “We Iqbal, Chairman National called on Prime Minister the occasion, Chief of Army Staff said media do not have any favourites in Afghanistan. Our Accountability Bureau, ex- asylum in the US in total Imran Khan on Friday. can act as a bridge to create conducive envi- policy is that whoever the people of Afghani- pressed satisfaction over The Saudi Ambassador pre- ronment for promoting cultural / social and stan choose, Pakistan will have the best rela- the performance of NAB in NewS DeSk Scores flee as troops, sented a formal invitation to people to people engagement between the tionship with them,” the Prime Minister said in mega corruption cases. The the Prime Minister, extended two countries . He further saif that it is the response to a question of an Afghan journalist, meeting was informed that WASHINGTON: Some 200 by His Royal Highness Crown responsibility of media and people to identify at the PM House late on Wednesday. out of 66 mega corruption Afghans, including inter- Taliban fight in Herat Prince Mohammed bin Sal- and defeat the spoilers of peace. A delegation of Afghan journalists was in cases have been brought to preters and their families, man, for participation in a Referring to Pakistan’s comprehensive bor- Pakistan to participate in the Pak-Afghan a logical conclusion. arrived in the United States Summit focusing on the “Mid- der management regime, COAS said security Media Conclave in Islamabad, and held a on Friday as part of a spe- ageNcieS dle East Green Initiative” to of borders is in the best interest of the two session with Prime Minister Imran Khan Sindh govt cial visa program for those HERAT: Taliban fighters clashed with government forc- be hosted by the Kingdom countries. Alluding to the benefits of regional and asked him questions related to Paki- who worked with the US es on the outskirts of Herat Friday forcing scores of in October 2021. The Prime connectivity for the two countries, COAS high- stan’s stance on the current Afghan situa- imposes army during its 20-year fight families to flee, residents said, as the insurgents tight- Minister graciously accepted lighted the importance of restoration of peace tion. The Prime Minister told them that Pa- against the Taliban. ened a noose around the western Afghan city. The Tali- the invitation. in Afghanistan for sustainable development of kistan is no longer pursuing its ‘90s policy lockdown The Biden administration ban have seized several districts on the outskirts of the It may be recalled that the in- the region. Appreciating Pak Afghan Youth Fo- of “strategic depth” in Afghanistan as his has vowed to resettle thou- city -- as well as two border crossings in Herat province itiatives of the Saudi Crown rum’s initiative for organising the journalists’ government strongly believes that “Afghani- sands of Afghans who fear adjoining Iran and Turkmenistan -- as they continue a Prince, announced earlier visit, COAS hoped for more frequent exchange stan can never be controlled from outside”. Nazir Siyal reprisals from the militant sweep across the country. Violence has surged since this year, align closely with KARACHI: Sindh govern- group over their coopera- early May, when US-led foreign forces began a final the Prime Minister’s climate ment on tion with the Americans. withdrawal which is now almost complete. change initiatives – “Clean Friday has “These arrivals are just the An AFP correspondent in Herat said the Taliban and and Green Pakistan” and imposed first of many as we work government forces were fighting on the road lead- “10 Billion Tree Tsunami”. Pak-Jordan defense lockdown quickly to relocate SIV-eli- ing to the city airport, while residents said clashes Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in Karachi gible Afghans out of harm’s were also going on in the nearby districts of Injil are also collaborating close- from July 1 way — to the United States, and Guzara. “People there are terrified,” said local ly to develop synergies in to US facilities abroad, or their climate-change related ties discussed to August 8 in the wake of Abdul Rab Ansari, who fled to the city from Guzara. preventing further spread of to third countries — so that “The fighting is heavy but they have not captured the strategies. The invitation Ambassador Ibrahim Al Madani commended coronavirus infection. During they can wait in safety while district of Guzara so far,” said Mohammad Allahyar, extended to the Prime Min- the meeting of Corona Task they finish their visa appli- who also sought shelter in the city. ister is an acknowledgement the professionalism of PAF Force headed by Sindh Chief cations,” US President Joe of Pakistan’s leading role in Minister Murad Ali Shah, it Biden said in a statement. interpreters have requested outside Afghanistan, ac- combating climate change. was decided to close shops, As many as 50,000 or more asylum in the US in total. cording to Russ Travers, markets and inter-city trans- people ultimately could be Friday’s arrivals form part Biden’s deputy homeland AJK polls; port while directives have evacuated in “Operation Al- of the first group of 2,500 also been issued to check lies Refuge.” Some 20,000 who will seek a new life Continued on Page 06 Pak rejects the vaccination card of those roaming on roads and streets. Indian claims The participants also decided to close government offices Saifullah from next week and not to ISLAMABAD: Pakistan sum- provide salaries to non-vac- moned the Indian charge cinated employees after Au- d’affaires on Friday to cat- gust 31. Medical stores will egorically reject the Indian remain open across the city. Ministry of External Af- The members also deliberat- fairs’ “false, untenable and ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Jordan Ibrahim Al Madani calls on Air ed upon taking assistance of self-serving comments” on Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff. – DNA law enforcement agencies for the recently-held elections which were manifested through strong the implementation of coro- in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Shujaat hamza ties between Royal Jordanian Air Force navirus standard operating The FO, in a statement, and Pakistan Air Force. The Air Chief also procedures (SOPs). said the Indian charge ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Kingdom of emphasised upon the significance of fur- d’affaires was summoned Jordan H.E. Ibrahim Al Madani called on Air ther deepening the relations between the to convey Pakistan’s com- Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, both Air Forces. It is pertinent to mention Holiday Notice plete rejection of India’s Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force in here that Pakistan and Jordan enjoy close sham protest and to reit- his office on Friday. During the meeting, military relations. Last month, Chairman The offices of daily erate Pakistan’s clear and both the dignitaries discussed matters of Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Islamabad POST shall consistent position on the professional and mutual interest. Nadeem Raza visited Jordan and discussed remain closed on Saturday Kashmir dispute. Accord- Ambassador Ibrahim Al Madani com- the scope of military engagement with on account of weekly off ing to the Foreign Office mended the professionalism of PAF and Jordan as he met with his Jordanian coun- therefore there will be no statement: “India cannot acknowledged its rising indigenous capaci- terpart.