Soon From LAHORE & KARACHI A sister publication of CENTRELINE & DNA News Agency www.islamabadpost.com.pk ISLAMABAD EDITION IslamabadFriday, December 04, 2020 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 Japan welcomes World has taken Sohail appointed Taliban, Afghan our proofs seriously Principle Info govt agreement against India: Babar Officer / DG Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-01 Briefs Japan welcomes Ehsaas Policy to Taliban, Afghan benefit 2mn families: PM govt agreement NaveeD MiRaj Ambassador MATSUDA reiterated that ISLAMABAD: Prime Min- ister Imran Japan is currently working on providing Khan on Thursday assistance to Afghans from 2021 to 2024 said that the importance and necessity of Pakistan’s around two shujaat haMza / DNa contribution to the peace process. million fami- He said, “I always appreciate the sig - lies would benefit from the ISLAMABAD: MATSUDA Kuninori, Am- nificant efforts by the Government of government’s new Ehsaas bassador of Japan to the Islamic Republic Pakistan to facilitate the Afghan peace Kafaalat Policy aimed at of Pakistan, has welcomed the agreement process, and hope that the intra-Afghan extending financial sup- on the procedures of the on-going peace dialogue will pave the way for regional port to special persons. negotiations between the Government of stability.” The Ambassador reaffirmed As the world observed an- Afghanistan and the Taliban announced that the Government of Japan contin - ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Kuwait Nassar Abdul Rahman Al Mutairi nual International Day of on 2nd December, and has expressed his ues to work with Pakistan to strengthen called on Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi. – DNA Persons with Disabilities good wishes for further success in the peace and stability in the region. on the day, the prime min- Afghan peace process. Ambassador MATSUDA reiterated that ister said on Twitter, that “We welcome the recent agreement be - Japan is currently working on providing as- Pak wants under the new program, tween the Government of Afghanistan sistance to Afghanistan from 2021 to 2024, cordial the special persons would and the Taliban, and would like to ex - maintaining the amount comparable to the NCOC approves be eligible for a monthly press our sincere hope for further suc - past four years, which was USD 180 million ties with stipend of Rs.2000. “This cess in the negotiations following this es - per year. Japan’s pledge was announced by is a step toward a disabil- sential advancement,” said Ambassador H.E. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Foreign Minis- Kuwait ity-inclusive and sustaina- MATSUDA on 3rd December. ter of Japan, at the 2020 Afghanistan Con- vaccine plan ble post COVID-19 world,” Ambassador MATSUDA also emphasized ference in Geneva on 24th November. he remarked. iBRaR khaN RaNa FaRRukh Virus cases exceed ISLAMABAD: Foreign Special Minister Shah Mahmood ISLAMABAD: The health 50,000 in Pakistan Prince of Wales, PM Qureshi says Pakistan de- ministry has finalised a persons sires to transform its ex- comprehensive strategy for Fiaz ChauDhRy / DNa cellent political contacts administering of the expect- need special Imran talk on phone with Kuwait into a strong ISLAMABAD: The number of active coronavirus cas- ed COVID-19 vaccine across economic partnership. es in Pakistan crossed the 50,000 mark on Wednes- attention the country, said sources. day, reaching yet another grim milestone as the sec- During the call Prince of Wales passed Talking to Ambassador of Sources told that the Na- Kuwait to Pakistan Nassar ond wave of COVID-19 infections surge across the on his condolences for the lives lost in tional Command and Op- country, according to the National Command and DNA Al-Mutairi in Islamabad eration Centre (NCOC) on Thursday, he said the Operations Centre (NCOC) tally. The country report- ISLAMABAD: On Interna- Pakistan as a result of Covid-19 virus has approved the ‘Vaccine ed 3,499 new infections in the past 24 hours, rais- two countries have tre- Administration Plan’, the tional Day mendous opportunities ing the total tally to 406,810 as active cases climb of Persons a.M.Bhatti comprehensive strategy to 51,654. The NCOC data shows the pandemic's to enhance bilateral coop- prepared by the Expanded with Disa- eration in diverse areas, pace in Pakistan has quickened as the tally crossed bilities, Air ISLAMABAD: Prince of Programme on Immuni- 400,000 on December 1 with at least 29,881 new including agriculture, food sation (EPI) of the health Chief Mar- Wales and Prime Minister security, and infrastruc- cases reported in the last 10 days only. shal Muja- Imran Khan spoke by tele- ministry. The responsibil- ture development. ity for storage and trans- ments will be made for the portation with the consul- hid Anwar Khan, Chief of phone. They reaffirmed He said both the countries the Air Staff, Pakistan Air the close and unique bonds portation of the COVID-19 safe transportation of coro- tation of EPI personnel, can benefit from these op- vaccine to the administra- navirus vaccine, it stated. whereas, local police and Force has said that Per- between the two common- portunities. The Minister sons with special needs wealth nations including tion sites was given to the The relevant authorities other law enforcement said Pakistan and Kuwait dedicated team of EPI, will devise a security stand- agencies will also be taken are an important compo- how the UK and Pakistan have deep historical broth- nent of our society. By show the best of interna- whereas, it will also train ard operating procedures on board for timely prepa- erly relations. The two Special security arrange- (SOPs) for vaccine trans- ration and information. providing them with ade- tional friendship. sides exchanged views on quate attention, special- During the call Prince of bilateral relations and ways ized education and requi- Wales passed on his con- to enhance bilateral coop- site treatment, the nation dolences for the lives lost eration in various areas. ‘India trying can benefit from their abil- in Pakistan as a result of Khan agreed on the need next year and HRH The Sohail Ali Khan ities. PAF is committed to Covid-19 virus. The UK is for greater global co-opera- Prince of Wales welcomed to disturb providing best possible providing essential support tion in dealing with shared Pakistan‘s resolve on tackling NAB approves strategic facilities to its PSNs. to some of the most vulner- global challenges especially the threat of Climate Change, inquiry appointed PIO able in Pakistan during the on Climate Change and pro- reaffirming the UK’s support Sohail brings with him balance’ Babar Sattar pandemic. The Prince of tecting the environment. for increased use of renewa- against Dar may addl Wales and Prime Minister The UK is hosting COP26 ble energy in Pakistan. vast experience of media NaveeD MiRaj shaheeN haNiF management. He has excellent ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on judge IHC working relationship with media Thursday has said India is Pak condemns assassination ISLAMABD: Execu- disturbing strategic balance tive Board of National in the region through acqui- News Desk Accountability Bureau RaNa FaRRukh sition of arms and military ISLAMABAD: The Judicial of Dr. Mohsen Fakhri Zadeh (NAB) has approved cor- capabilities beyond its legit- ruption inquiry against ISLAMABAD: A senior imate needs. At his weekly Com¬mis¬- ISLAMABAD: Pakistani foreign ministry spokesman on Thursday condemned the former Finance Minis- office of the Information news briefing in Islamabad, sion of Pa- terrorist attack in response to last Friday’s terrorist attack in Iran and the cow - ter and Pakistan Muslim Group in BPS 20 Sohail Ali Foreign Office Spokesper- kistan (JCP) ardly assassination of a prominent Iranian nuclear scientist. At his weekly news League-Nawaz (PML-N) Khan has been posed as Di- son Zahid Hafeez said the headed by conference in Islamabad, in response to an IRNA reporter’s question, Zahid Hafiz leader Ishaq Dar. rector General/Principle In- Indian actions are imperiling Chief Jus- Chaudhry announced the official position of the Pakistani government on the assas - As per details, the meet- formation Office with imme- peace and stability of the re- tice Gulzar sination of a prominent Iranian nuclear scientist. The spokesman of the Ministry ing which was chaired by diate effect. Sohail Ali Khan gion and the world communi- Ahmed has recommended of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan expressed his condolences on the martyrdom of Dr. Chairman of the bureau was working as Director ty must take notice of it. the appointment of Babar Mohsen Fakhri Zadeh to the honorable family of this great martyr and also to the Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal General Internal Publicity On the other hand, the Sattar and Tariq Jahangi- people of Iran. Zahid Chaudhry stressed what he called Pakistan’s firm call on all has also approved inquiry Wing, Ministry of Informa- Spokesperson said Paki- ri as additional judges of sides to exercise maximum restraint and prevent escalating tensions in the region. of corruption case against tion and Broadcasting. tenure as PIO discharged stan and China relationship the Islamabad High Court Earlier, Pakistani political and religious parties in Karachi, including politicians and former chief minister of Sohail brings with him vast her duties in a most profes- is contributing to the re- (IHC). Under Article 175- heads of prominent think tanks, condemned the assassination of a prominent Irani - Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Me- experience of media man- sional manner. gional peace and stability. A of the Constitution, the an scientist as a result of the terrorist act of the Zionist regime and its allies in the hdi Shah while filing of agement. He has excellent The media fraternity has Highlighting grave human commission recommends region and condemned this cowardly act. Dr. Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Deputy Minister references against former working relationship with welcomed the appointment rights situation in Indian Il- appointment and con- of Defense and Head of the Research and Innovation Organization of the Ministry director Capital Devel- media.