Soon From LAHORE & KARACHI A sister publication of CENTRELINE & DNA News Agency www.islamabadpost.com.pk ISLAMABAD EDITION IslamabadFriday, March 26, 2021 Pakistan’s First AndP Only DiplomaticO Daily STPrice Rs. 20 No peace if Pakistan deeply Taylor Swift ends Kashmir is values it’s ties legal battle with un-resolved with Hungary US theme park Detailed News On Page-01 Detailed News On Page-08 Detailed News On Page-06 Pakistan, Briefs PAKISTAN DAY PARADE GLIMPSES Egypt vow to Kanwal cooperate Naseem dies DNA ISLAMABAD: The 9th round staff RepoRt of Pakistan-Egypt Annual Bi- lateral Consultations (ABC) ISLAMABAD: Veteran news was held at the Egyptian Min- personali- istry of Foreign Affairs in. Dr. ty Kanwal Khalid Hussain Memon, Spe- Naseem cial Secretary (Middle East), brethed Ministry of Foreign Affairs her last on of Pakistan and Ambassador Thursday. Tarek El-Wassimy, Assistant Kanwal Naseer had been Foreign Minister for Asian associated with PTV and Ra- Affairs of Egyptian Foreign dio Pakistan for more than Ministry led their respec- 5 decades. Kanwal Naseer tive delegations. made his first investment on Both sides reviewed the November 26, 1964 when entire gamut of bilateral PTV was established. She relations and agreed to started her career at the age work together on a num- of 17 Kanwal Naseer also ber of proposals in the ar- played the first lead role in eas of education, culture, the TV drama. For the first housing, transportation, time on the TV screen, Kan- communication and remote wal Naseem was the one to sensing, and cooperation narrate “My name is Kanw- between Gwadar and Suez al Naseer and today, televi- Ports authorities. sion has come to Pakistan. The two sides also agreed to Congratulations to you”. continue close cooperation in the multilateral organiza- tions, in particular the Unit- Ballot paper ed Nations and the OIC. The delegations also exchanged a death knell: views on regional and inter- Maryam national developments. Saudi staff RepoRt Commander LAHORE: PML-N Vice Let Omar President meets COAS Maryam Local govts in Nawaz Sha- Sheikh out rif has once No peace if of prison, Punjab restored DNA again hurled RAWALPINDI: Commander criticism at directs SC Khayam abbasi Royal Saudi Land Forces the PTI government, say- Lieutenant General Fahd ing that the ballot paper is ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has restored Bin Abdullah Al-Mutair, staff RepoRt a death knell for the fake the local governments in Punjab while suspending the Local called on Army Chief Gen- PTI government, which is Kashmir is Bodies Act’s Section 3 as it was in conflict with the consti- ISLAMABAD: A Brit- eral Qamar Javed Bajwa in afraid of facing the public ish-born militant sentenced tution. The Supreme Court on Thursday restored the local Rawalpindi on Thursday. after exploiting them for to death for the murder of bodies in Punjab to the position of May 4, 2019. The case According to Inter Servic- three years. In a tweet on American journalist Daniel has now been adjourned for an indefinite period. es Public Relations (ISPR), Thursday, Maryam Nawaz Pearl was ordered to be let On court’s inquiry, the Attorney General of Pakistan said regional security situation said that those who are cele- un-resolved that the CCI meeting was due to be held on March 24 but out of prison Thursday by and issues of mutual interest brating the postponement of Pakistan's Supreme Court it was deferred to April 7 as Prime Minister Imran Khan including cooperation in the Daska by-election know that President Arif Alvi says Pakistan would continue in the latest twist to a le- was in quarantine after testing positive for coronavirus. fields of defence, security at some point, the election to stand with the Kashmiris in their struggle gal saga spanning nearly Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Gulzar Ahmed questioned and military training be- will be held and the people the Punjab government Additional Advocate General why would continue to stand with the Kashmiris two decades. The court tween both the armies were will cast their votes. Maryam the LBs have not been restored. “You can make a law as special coRRespondent in their struggle for the right to self-deter- said, however, that Ahmed discussed during the meet- Nawaz said PTI was avoiding per Article 140 of the Constitution but you cannot remove mination in accordance with the United Omar Saeed Sheikh should ing. The visiting dignitary ac- accountability through vote a law depriving the local bodies mandate for five years.” ISLAMABAD: A spectacular Pakistan Day Nations Charter and its Security Council remain in custody in accom- knowledged and appreciated because the public has had it The court was informed that when the new governments were military parade, which was deferred for resolutions. “The peace in South Asia is modation similar to that Pakistan Army’s sincere ef- with their government. formed at the federal and Punjab level, they dissolved the lo- two days due to inclement weather on linked with the resolution of the issue of given to prison staff while forts in bringing peace to the cal body governments and later Punjab government made an March 23, was held on Thursday at Pa - Jammu and Kashmir,” he said, quoting the another appeal is consid- region especially the Afghan amendment in the ordinance to hold new LB elections. NAB being rade Avenue in Islamabad amid strict im- great Quaid’s statement that Kashmir was ered. Sheikh and three Peace Process. plementation of coronavirus SOPs. Pakistan’s jugular vein. He also appealed to accomplices have been be- used as a Addressing the event, President Arif Alvi friendly countries to take notice of the situ- hind bars since 2002 when said there would be no peace in South Asia ation in the IIOJK, owing urgency in view of they were convicted of the weapon until the Kashmir issue was resolved. the human rights deterioration in the Valley. kidnapping and murder On the human rights crisis in the Indian Il- President Arif Alvi has said Pakistan extends of Pearl -- at the time the DNA legally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the a message of goodwill to regional countries South Asia bureau chief for president expressed concern over the situa- for common prosperity, but its intention the Wall Street Journal. LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples tion and invited the attention of the interna- must not be misconstrued as weakness. Party (PPP) tional community towards the plight of the PDM long leader Qamar Kashmiri people. He vowed that Pakistan Continued on Page 06 Zaman Kaira march sans on Thurs- day said that Law violators to face music: PM resignations National Ac- countability Bureau (NAB) The premier said that for the first time, the is being used as a weapon staff RepoRt against political opponent powerful mafia has come under the law ISLAMABAD: In a major de- of the government. Talk- velopment in the country’s ing to media persons along shujaat hamza NAB defers politics, Pakistan Demo- with leaders of PML-N and cratic Movement (PDM), an JUI-F, Qamar Zaman Kaira ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Maryam’s hearing opposition parties’ alliance, said that opposition is not on Thursday said that he will “not allow has decided to set out on a against accountability but long march without giving anyone to take the law into their own abid Raza the law should be imple- hands” during PML-N Vice President Mar- resignations en masse. mented on all not just on yam Nawaz’s appearance at the National LAHORE: The National Accountabili- Quoting sources, a private political opponents. What- Accountability Bureau’s Lahore chapter. ty Bureau on Thursday announced it television channel report- ever NAB is doing is not The premier said that for the first time, has postponed the hearing of PML-N ed that PDM seniors would accountability, he added. the powerful mafia has come under the Vice President Maryam Nawaz which try to convince Pakistan law and action was underway against gam- was due to take place today. Elaborate People’s Party (PPP) to bling and land mafia. The prime minister, security arrangements had been made give resignations after Ei- who is quarantine after testing positive for ahead of Maryam’s appearance, with the dul Fitr, and if the latter Inside... Continued on Page 06 Continued on Page 06 refused, the former would also change its mind. FIA unearths sugar mafia’s mega financial scam – Page 02 Experts call for friendly policies for development – Page 03 Shibli felicitates APNS body RCCI inks MOU with Beijing Huahe Newly elected officials show confidence of media in them International General Naz Afreen. Other office bearers include Jamil – Page 04 Athar Qazi as Senior Vice President, Shahab Zubair as Pakistan-Uzbekistan Vice President, Mohsin Bilal and Owais Khushnood as and resolution Joint and Finance Secretaries. of Afghanistan The selection of newly elected officials is a testament to – Page 05 their leadership abilities and the confidence of the media Scepticism, hope as industry in them, said Senator Shibli Faraz. Tokyo Olympic torch Senator Shibli Faraz further said that the PTI govern - relay kicks off ment fully believes in the fundamental and democratic – Page 06 right to freedom of expression, Article 19 of the Consti - United States, tution of Pakistan protects freedom of expression. We EU claim they will strive for the promotion of independent and respon - ‘support’ JCPOA Sarmad Ali Shibli Faraz sible journalism in the country. – Page 07 Shibli Faraz said we will pursue joint efforts, including the development of the media and all possible meas - Pak-China collaboration special coRRespondent ures to address the challenges facing the media indus - strengthens agro industries try.