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President of CANADA Justin Trudeau Thewww.theasiantelegraph.net Asian TelegraphABC CERTIFIED /asian_telegraph Friday, March 19, 2021 | Vol: XI, Issue: 325 /asian_telegraph w us /theasiantelegraph /asian_telegraph w us /theasiantelegraph /company/theasiantelegraph ollo /company/theasiantelegraph F /asian_telegraph/asian_telegraph w us /theasianteleg/theasiantelegraphraph /company/theasiantelegraph .theasianteleg.theasiantelegraph.netraph.net Price Rs 8| Pages 4 ollo F w us /theasiantelegraph /company/theasiantelegraph .theasiantelegraph.net ollo /company/theasiantelegraph F .theasiantelegraph.net ollo F .theasiantelegraph.net OIC Group in New York Iran’s envoy calls for organized a high-level deepening economic, event to commemorate trade relations with “International Day to Pakistan Combat Islamophobia” He called for availing these opportunities The OIC is now working with the inter- to increase the trade volume between national community to commemorate Pakistan and Iran this Day at the global level ISLAMABAD ISLAMABAD Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Iran in The OIC Group in New York organized a high-level Pakistan Mohammad Surkhabi here on Thursday event to commemorate “International Day to Combat stressed the need for further cementing bilateral trade, investment and cultural ties between Islamophobia” today. Following the tragic Christchurch both the countries which would be mutually terrorist attack two years ago, the Foreign Ministers to a delegation of the Federation of Pakistan as an international day to combat lslamophobia, says beneficialChamber offor Commerce the people and of twoIndustry counties. (FPCCI) Talking led ofa press the OIC release adopted today a resolution from New designating York. The high-level15 March by its Chairman Qurban Ali, Surkhabi extended full event was aimed at effectively raising awareness as cooperation of Iranian embassy and consulate to well as combating the rising phenomenon of lslamo- the Pakistani private sector for the promotion of phobia and anti-Muslim hatred. The President of the investment and trade relations between both the UN General Assembly, Secretary General of the United countries. He said relationship between Pakistan Nations, Assistant Secretary General of the OIC and the and Iran was of special importance and increased relations between the two countries would also UN High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations Working Class Housing Allotment Ceremony help in closer trade relations adding that the two (UNAOC) along with a number of Ministers and countries have a larger business markets, besides Permanent Representatives of the UN Member States PM reaffirms commitment to uplift, underprivileged geo-strategic competitive advantages.He called for in New York addressed the event. Addressing the availing these opportunities to increase the trade event, the Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Makhdoom volume between Pakistan and Iran as both the Shah Mahmood Qureshi, reiterated the call for resolute segments of society countries were tied with brotherly relationship action against racism, racial discrimination, xenopho- PM vows further consolidation of Pakistan’s long-standing fraternal ties with Kuwait and Iran was also willing to enhance the trade and bia, negative stereotyping and stigmatization including ISLAMABAD cultural ties by addressing the issues faced by the that the working and the salaried class could businessmen of both the countries. Islamophobia. He underlined that commemorating this Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed the build their houses. Pakistan’s long-standing fraternal ties with Ku- day globally would raise international awareness about commitment to uplift the weak and underpriv- Speaking on the occasion, Qurban Ali said Pakistan Imran Khan said there is a boom in the con- Primewait, rooted Minister deep Imran in shared Khan faith has and reaffirmed culture. and Iran were neighboring, Islamic brotherly increasing Islamophobia. It would also serve to pro- ileged segments of the society. struction industry due to the incentives given Talking to Foreign Minister and Minister of He was addressing a ceremony in connection countries and strong economic relationship must mote the message of tolerance, peaceful co-existence, by the present government. He said this will State for Cabinet Affairs of Kuwait Dr. Ahmed be established between both the countries. He said interfaith and cultural harmony, sending out a strong not only lead to wealth creation but also pro- Nasser Al-Sabah who called on him in Islam- class under Naya Pakistan Housing Program. bilateral trade and economic cooperation between message of respect for human dignity for all. A number vide job opportunities to the youth. abad today (Thursday), he lauded the efforts Pakistan and Iran was very essential to boost the with allotment of houses and flats to working In his remarks, Special Assistant on Overseas on both sides to build an enhanced partner- of delegations, including the High Representative of the salaried class, workers and laborers to economy of both the countries. UN Alliance of Civilization, fully supported the deci- ship and underscored the imperative of forg- It was right time for both countries to make Theconstruct Prime or Minister purchase said a house it is very in the difficult cities due for phase of this project completed by Workers ing deeper economic, trade and investment sion by the Council of Foreign Ministers of the OIC to to soaring prices of land. He said the govern- progress on trade mechanisms to facilitate Pakistanis Zulfikar Bukhari said in the first cooperation. business community of both the country, he ment has started Naya Pakistan Housing Pro- been constructed. These are being given to the He also appreciated the two countries working gram with a new mindset to provide support to said adding that Pakistan and Iran should work Islamophobia” each year. It may be recalled that Prime Welfareworkers Fund,on the 1008 basis flats of proprietary and 500 houses rights. have He closely to ensure ease of travel and enhancing Minister Imran Khan has been the leading voice in rais- these segments of the society to own a house. together to develop a special mechanism. He urged designate 15 March as an “International Day to Combat people-to-people linkages. for opening bank branches at both side to enable ing awareness on the grave consequences of rising He pointed out that the government has intro- constructed. He said this project is the begin- The Prime Minister highlighted Pakistan’s ef- duced a legislation under which the banks will business communities for making transaction to Islamophobia across the globe. VoM saidning inof theproviding next phase low cost 1504 and more affordable units will hous be- forts in support of the Afghan peace process increase trade. VoM es to the weak segments of the society. and stressed the importance of an inclusive, the construction of houses. He said the banks Later on, Prime Minister Imran Khan has ex- broad-based and comprehensive political so- providehave promised loans on to fiveset asidepercent 380 interest billion rate rupees for pressed the determination to take every pos- for this purpose. He directed the State Bank of sible measure to promote growth ratio and The Foreign Minister of Kuwait expressed his Pakistan to ensure that these loans are easily investment in the country. lution to the conflict in Afghanistan. - available to the people. He said these loans can He was chairing a review-meeting regarding be repaid over a period of twenty years. progress promotion of priority areas for eco- expressed thanks for Pakistan’s steadfast sup- The Prime Minister assured to allocate more country’s firm resolve to further expand co nomic stability and development in Islamabad operationport and noted with thatPakistan the twoin diverse countries fields. always He funds for the housing program with the in- today (Thursday). crease in the revenue of the government so Islamabad Security Dialogue President asked stoodfor by eachCPEC other progress at difficult appraisaltimes. VoM Pakistan ready to resolve outstanding disputes with CPEC Parliamentary Committee Urges for radical measures to neighbors through dignified, peaceful manner: COAS timely completion of on-going projects and Kashmir for the resumption of dialogue process. save fishing resources 2000 investors to set up industrial htunkhwa Taimur Khan Jhagra and senior The Army Chief said Pakistan has learnt from the ISLAMABAD - The Army Chief said stable Indo-Pak rela- President Dr Arif Alvi has asked the units in Rashakai SEZ tions are a key to unlock the untapped po- past and willing to move ahead towards a new fu- ISLAMABAD ernments. The meeting was briefed on the ture. However all this is contingent upon reciprocity. Ministry of Maritime Affairs (MoMA) A meeting of the parliamentary commit- officialsprogress of of the work federal at the and SEZ. provincial The meeting gov tential of South and Central Asia by ensuring The Army Chief said despite being an impoverished to initiate measures to save the fish- connectivity between East and West Asia tee on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor region, we end up spending a lot of money on de- ing resources of the country as over- (CPEC) was held in Karachi with Sher Ali ISLAMABAD fense which naturally comes at the expense of hu- fishing and harmful fishing gears wasindustrial informed unit hadthat startedthe camp its constructionoffice