Soon From LAHORE & KARACHI A sister publication of CENTRELINE & DNA News Agency www.islamabadpost.com.pk ISLAMABAD EDITION IslamabadFriday, May 07, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 My ambition is to Pakistan, Belarus Iranian envoy double the trade mull vocational issues message between UK, Pakistan training at minsk on Al Quds Day Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-06 Detailed News On Page-08 Sehr & Iftar Timings PM Khan rules CITY SEHR IFTAR ISLAMABAD 03:38 am 06:57 pm FAISALABAD 03:45 am 06:52 pm out any NRO LAHORE 03:40 am 06:48 pm KARACHI 04:28 am 07:06 pm SARGODHA 03:45 am 06:55 pm FIQA JAFARIA CITY SEHR IFTAR to Opposition ISLAMABAD 03:28 am 07:07 pm FAISALABAD 03:35 am 07:02 pm LAHORE 03:30 am 06:58 pm says opposition wanted an NRO to spare KARACHI 04:18 am 07:16 pm SARGODHA 03:35 am 07:05 pm their corruption; no nation could prosper with ‘an island of rich and a big sea of poor’ Briefs aBiD raza – promises LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan on ‘revolution’ in Biden lauds Thursday said that the Pakistan Democrat- ic Movement (PDM) is demanding National agriculture sector Pakistan’s Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) but those who had ruled the country for 30 years were efforts not ready to face accountability. staff report He pointed that the Opposition wanted an NRO from him to spare their corruption, LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan news Desk however he said that such efforts would go on Thursday promised to bring about a “revolution” in Pakistan’s agriculture sec- LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan offering Dua after groundbreaking WASHINGTON: United in vain. “Those who ruled the country for 30 tor. The prime minister, speaking at an States Presi- years are not ready to be made accountable,” of “Peri-Urban Low Cost Housing Schemes”. – DNA event in Lahore, spoke about the various dent Joe Bid- he added. Addressing the launching of Pun- sectors of Pakistan, including agriculture en has ac- jab peri-urban housing project for low-income and tourism, that had been ignored by knowledged groups in Raiwind, Imran Khan said the gov- previous governments. “First we were Pakistan’s ernment was focusing on equitable distribu- Islamophobia: Pakistani FM stabilising the economy but now, our en- efforts in tion of resources to rich and poor by ensuring tire focus is on agriculture,” he said. “I the Afghanistan peace basic amenities of life for all. “The notion of am leading it myself and I will prove to deal. The US president ‘elite capture’ and the prevailing mindset that thanks Indonesia for support you by bringing about a major revolution talked to Pakistan-born Pakistan belongs to a particular class only in agriculture,” he added. PM Khan said Democratic leader Tahir is regrettable,” he added. Imran said no na- Pakistan had never given much thought Foreign Minister Qureshi discusses combating Islamophobia Javed on Zoom and said Pa- tion could prosper with ‘an island of rich and or importance to its agriculture sector. kistan played an important a big sea of poor’ and regretted that during “We haven’t given importance to agricul- and promoting inter-faith harmony with Indonesian counter part role in ending Afghan war ture over the past 50 years,” he added. and making peace deal. Joe Continued on Page 06 human rights law. The For- Biden said Pakistan’s role asnar M Bhatti eign Minister highlighted will remain important in that Muslims unequivocally future also. Talking about ISLAMABAD: Foreign condemn all acts of violence the climate change, the LEAs to be deployed Minister Makhdoom Shah or incitement to violence on US president said America Mahmood Qureshi, in a tele- the basis of religion or be- gathered all nations over phone conversation with his lief, and these notions must the matter. Earlier, U.S. Indonesian counterpart Ms. be respected by all. at tourist spots: NCOC Retno Marsudi, discussed Defense Secretary Lloyd The Foreign Minister called Austin spoke Wednesday the importance of stronger upon the OIC to work togeth- by phone with Pakistan’s shujaat haMza cooperation amongst mem- er for making the internation- top military official to dis- Partial lockdown bers of the Organisation of al community understand cuss regional security and ISLAMABAD: National Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at the 47th OIC Council of Minister emphasized that the deep-rooted love and the foreign troop drawdown Command Operation Centre in the Capital to combat Islamophobia. Foreign Ministers meeting disrespect towards revered devotion of all Muslims for in neighboring Afghanistan. (NCOC) has given an addi- The Foreign Minister in Niamey last November, Islamic personalities hurts the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H.) Austin’s conversation with stressed that Pakistan’s ef- which declared 15th March the sensibilities of more and the Holy Quran. Qureshi tional task to the law enforce- saifullah General Qamar Javed Bajwa ment authorities (LEAs) to forts were aimed at creating as an International Day to than 1.5 billion Muslims underscored that a global came as the last remaining manage entry and exit points ISLAMABAD: The enforcement of partial lockdown in awareness and building great- Combat Islamophobia. around the world. dialogue amongst civiliza- 2,500 or so U.S. troops at tourist spots during Eid the federal capital would start on Friday evening to lim- er understanding for the pro- The Foreign Minister The Foreign Minister noted tions, under the ambit of were preparing to begin holidays. In special direc- it spread of coronavirus during Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. motion of inter-faith harmony sought continued collabora- that such actions are not the United Nations, was pulling out of Afghanistan. tives issued to the National However, a week-long official lockdown would come and mutual respect. The tion between the two sides covered under legitimate required to promote in- Highway Authority (NHA) into force from May 8 and would last till May 6, said Foreign Minister thanked in New York for the smooth expressions of the right to ter-faith harmony, tolerance and Frontier Works Organi- Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Hamza Shafqaat on Indonesia for supporting the adoption of a resolution by freedom of opinion, which and peaceful co-existence. Promise of zation (FWO), the NCOC said Thursday. In a video message shared with journalists, unanimous adoption of Pa- the UN General Assembly carries certain responsi- that they should highlight he said all kind of public transportation would remain kistan-sponsored resolution in that regard. The Foreign bilities under international Continued on Page 06 5m houses banners at the toll plaza re- temporarily suspended. Shopping malls, business cen- garding the government’s de- tres, commercial activities, Parks, recreational spots, PM Imran turning cision to ban visits to tourist bus stands would be shut down, while the enforcement places during Eid holidays. teams would remain in place to enforce the orders. All parties except PPP into reality He appealed the residents to complete their Eid chores to visit Saudi Continued on Page 06 before evening to avoid any inconvenience. Arabia today DNA boycott NA-249 recount ISLAMABAD: Minister Mahnoor ansar The parties cited reason to be non-provision of Form for Infor- ISLAMABAD: Prime Min- mation and ister Imran Khan will pay a 46 and counterfoil of ballot papers not being checked Broadcast- three-day official visit to Sau- ing Chaud- ballot paper, we cannot par- precedent of recounting be- di Arabia from May 7-9 on the nazir siyal ticipate in [the] subject pro- ing conducted without the hary Fawad invitation of Crown Prince Hussain has ceedings.” The signatories empty ballots being counted, Mohammad bin Salman bin KARACHI: All parties, ex- to the letter included the or Form 46 and counterfoil said the promise made by Abdulaziz. The PM will be the PTI to construct five cept the Pakistan Peoples Pakistan Muslim League- signatures or seals not be- accompanied by a high-lev- Party (PPP), and independ- Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan ing checked. According to million houses is turning el delegation, including FM into a reality. In his tweets ent candidates seeking Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Mut- PML-N’s Miftah Ismail, “All Qureshi and other members recounting in the NA-249 tahida Qaumi Movement ballot bags were unsealed on Thursday, he said un- of the cabinet, the Foreign der the Prime Minister’s constituency boycotted the (MQM), Pak Sarzameen when [they] reached [the] Office said on Thursday. Dur- process on Wednesday over Party (PSP), Pasban and oth- RO office.” He also alleged Housing Program, banks ing the visit, the Prime Min- have received applications non-provision of Form 46 ers. The parties pointed out that 167 forms did not have ister’s consultations with the and counterfoil of ballot pa- in the letter that, “...the first signatures of the presiding for loans worth fifty two bil- Saudi leadership will cover all lion rupees. He said twelve pers not being checked. bag [of ballot papers] lying officers. According to PTI’s areas of bilateral cooperation In a letter addressed to the on [the] table was without a Amjad Iqbal Afridi, the by- billion rupees have been including economic, trade, in- disbursed. The Information returning officer (RO), the seal,” adding that all parties poll had been “planned”. He vestment, energy, job oppor- parties maintained that, were boycotting the recount said they were not being pro- Minister said the journey tunities for Pakistani work- that was started towards LAHORE: Ambassador of People’s Republic of China Nong Rong “For want of non-provision of “under this attitude”. vided with Form 46, adding in a meeting with PML President and Leader of the Opposition force, and welfare of Pakistani Form 46 and denial to allow The aggrieved parties main- that the party will not let the making Naya Pakistan is diaspora in the Kingdom.