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Vol.X No. 11
Independent
Reg. mails-B / ID-445
Chief Editor: Syed Farooq Shah
Saturday, 25 May, 2019, Ramazan 19, 1440 A.H. Pages 4: Rs. 07
Islamabad
War not in anyone’s interest, Three martyred, 27

COAS tells Iranian FM injured in Quetta
Monitoring Desk Masjid blast
RAWALPINDI: Iranian For- Iran appreciates Pakistan's role President, PM, others condemn
eign Minister Dr Mohammad
Javed Zarif on Friday called in peace and stability in region
on Chief of Army Staff Independent Report Headquarter Hospital Quetta,
(COAS) General Qamar situation and matters of mu- came also under consider- QUETTA : Two persons were Dr. Muhammad Saleem Abro
Javed Bajwa at the Pakistan tual interest and agreed to ation. killed and 28 others injured four confirming the death toll told
Army’s General Headquar- continue cooperation on bilat- Talking about prevailing of them seriously when an ex- condition of two persons is
ters, the Inter-Services Pub- eral matters. US-Iran tension Shah plosive device went in a local precarious whom the neces-
lic Relations said. Iranian FM along with his Mehmood Qureshi said ten- mosque of Pashtoonabad area sary medical treatment is be-
Matters of mutual interest delegation reached PM house sion in the region is not in the of Quetta on Friday afternoon. ing provided.
and evolving situation in the Friday and held meeting with interest of any one. There is The faithfulls were gath- As a result of the explo-
region were discussed during PM Imran Khan at delegation need that all the stake holders ering in the mosque to offer sive device, the windowpanes
the meeting, the military’s level. Later Iranian FM along exercise restraint and toler- their Jumma prayer when an and glasses of the mosques
media wing said in a state- with delegation visited For- ance at international level. IED weighing some two and and nearby buildings were
ment. The COAS said that war eign Office where Foreign Pakistan supports all the out- half kilogram went off all of smashed while its band was
was not in anyone’s interest Minister Shah Mehmood standing issues are sorted out a sudden. heard far and wide. A panic
and that all sides need to make Qureshi welcomed them. at diplomatic level, he added. ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Iran Javad Zarif called on Prime Minis- As a result the sub-Imam and fear gripped the entire vi-
efforts to keep conflict away Earlier during the delega- The two sides while ex- ter Imran Khan. of the mosque namely Attaur cinity following the explosion
from the region. tion level talks between Paki- pressing satisfaction over Rehman and other person were in Pashtoonabad area.
stan and Iran in Foreign Of- implementation of decisions PTI Govt to among those lost lives in the Soon after the blast, police,
The Iranian foreign min-
ister appreciated Pakistan’s
positive role for regional peace
fice Pak-Iran ties, regional se-
curity and matters of mutual
taken during PM Imran Khan
visit to Iran agreed on con-
PTI against division of present its first
blast. While 28 others includ- FC and bomb disposal squad
ing two children sustained mul- reached the site of blast. The
and stability, the ISPR said.
Online adds: Iranian Fi-
interest came under discus-
sion. Both sides agreed on re-
tinuing cooperation on bilat-
eral matters.
Sindh: PM Imran budget on June 11 tiple injuries in the blast. injured were shifted to the civil
The Medical Superinten- hospital where an emergency
nance Minister (FM) has inforcing bilateral relations and Iranian FM Javad Zarif ISLAMABAD (APP): Prime here. The delegation included ISLAMABAD (APP): The dent of Sandeman Provincial was already declared.
called on Prime Minister (PM) continuing cooperation on bi- said “we hold in esteem the Minister Imran Khan on Fri- Firdous Shamim Naqvi, Khur- Pakistan Tahreek-i-Insaf led
Imran Khan. The two leaders
exchanged views on regional
lateral issues. The prevailing
tension between US and Iran
efforts being made by Paki-
stan for th e sake of peace.
day said that Pakistan Tehreek ram Sher Zaman, Haleem Aadil government is all set to present
e Insaf (PTI) was against cre- Sheikh, Faisal Vawda , Ashraf its first federal budget for the
Court decides rather than
ation of another province in Qureshi, Arbab Ghulam fiscal year 2019-20 in the par-
China welcomes Sindh and added that after in- Rahim, Anand Kumar, Nusrat liament on Tuesday.
The finance ministry has
going for deals: CJP
troduction of PTI’s New Lo- Sehar Abbasi, Sadruddin Shah
Pak-India cal Bodies system there would Rashadi and others. The been engaged in finalizing the
positive be no need of any kind of di- meeting discussed overall po- budget and had been directed Hints reviewing of rules for
vision in Sindh. litical situation of Sindh, ongo- by the Adviser to the Prime pre-arrest bail in criminal cases
interaction The Prime Minister was ing federal government devel- Minister on Finance, Revenue
BEIJING (INP): A spokes- talking to a delegation of al- opment projects in the prov- and Economic Affairs, Dr. ISLAMABAD (Online): Su- cision rejected NAB appeal
person of the Chinese Foreign lied parties, who called on him ince and allied parties’ affairs. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh to timely preme Court (SC) has rejected plea. The court said in its deci-
complete all the budget pro- NAB appeal plea against high sion that high court gave deci-
Ministry Lu Kang has wel-
comed the positive interaction
between the leaders of India
Govt stands with all state cess before its presentation on court decision regarding acquit- sion by keeping in view the evi-
the fixed date, sources said. tal of an accused in Benami dence. CJP remarked “ NAB
The budget would have accounts case.
and Pakistan, following the
Indian elections. institutions including main focus on measures for
mentioned in its reference that
Chief Justice of Pakistan Muhammad Nawaz opened no
reducing fiscal deficit and en- (CJP) Asif Saeed Khan Khosa account. 2 accounts were op-
RAWALPINDI: Dr Mohammad Javed Zarif, For- Both India and Pakistan
eign Minister of Iran called Chief of Army Staff are important countries in
South Asia. It is in the funda-
NAB, says Firdous hancing revenues. Prior to the has remarked NAB may have erating in the name of brothers
presentation of the federal struck deals but we decide of Muhammad Nawaz.
General Qamar Javed Bajwa, at GHQ. Independent Report opposition has been deliber- budget, the government would rather than striking deals.
mental interests of both sides Additional NAB prosecu-
NAB Chairman Scandal to live in harmony with each ISLAMABAD: Special Assis- ately trying to involve Prime launch the pre-budgetary CJP gave these remarks tor told the court a sum of Rs
other and is also the common tant to Prime Minister on In- Minister in the case of Chair- document Economic Survey Friday while presiding over a 1990000 were deposited in the
PML-N demands formation expectation of the international
community.
formation and Broadcasting man NAB.
Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan says
of Pakistan (2018-19) on Mon- 3-member bench of SC during account in cash. The loss was
She said those elements day, June 10 to share key eco- the course of hearing of peti- inflicted on national kitty. CJP
of PC for probe The spokesperson was
commenting on the report that
government stands with all will be taken to their logical nomic indicators and the per- tion filed against the court or- remarked there were no evi-
government institutions includ- conclusion who are trying to formance of different sectors ders on acquittal of the ac- dence in the documents which
Monitoring Desk ing that the whole issue has links ing NAB. harm the interest of Pakistan. of economy during the fiscal cused in Benami accounts reflected that Muhammad
Prime Minister Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD : Pakistan Mus- to the Prime Minister House. had sent message of congratu- Addressing a news con- She said the corrupt elements year 2018-19, sources said. case. The court said in its or- Nawaz was holding account or
lim League-Nawaz (PML-N) The PML-N senior vice lation to Modi on his victory ference in Lahore this have been in the grip of law ders that trial court had sen- any loss was caused to national
on Friday demanded to consti- president said that it will also and expressed his desire pro- evening, she said opposition and NAB. Theresa May to tenced accused Muhammad exchequer. Additional NAB
expose that on whose instruc- has been using negative ploys Special Assistant to Prime
tute a Parliamentary Commit-
tee to probe into the recent tions Leader of Opposition in
moting peace, progress and
prosperity in South and Modi in order to raise its stature. Minister also urged media show step down as Nawaz to 7 years in prison but Prosecutor said “ let us strike
high court had ordered to ac- a deal. I read out a paragraph
scandal relating to National National Assembly Shehbaz
Sharif was kept in custody for
in return had showed a posi- Firdous Ashiq Awan said responsibly in its reporting. PM on June 7 quit the accused. The court and I will become silent if
Accountability Bureau tive gesture on it. LONDON (Online): Theresa while upholding high court de- crime is not proved.
(NAB) Chairman Justice ® 70 days. May has said she will quit as
Javed Iqbal. Earlier, PML-N president Indian troops Conservative leader on 7 June, Spokesperson
Addressing a press confer- Shehbaz Sharif said his party
ence in Islamabad on Friday,
former prime minister Shahid
would remain neutral on the
recent scandal relating to Na-
martyr Wani’s paving the way for a contest
to decide a new prime minis- IMF program to ensure
Khaqan Abbasi said that the tional Accountability Bureau close associate ter. In an emotional statement,
she said she had done her best sustainable, inclusive
PML-N has strong reserva- (NAB) Chairman Justice in Pulwama to deliver Brexit and it was a
tions over the anti-graft watch-
dog but it still want justice to
(retd) Javed Iqbal.
In his tweet, the PML-N SRINAGAR, (Online): Indian matter of “deep regret” that she
had been unable to do so.
growth in Pakistan
be delivered in NAB president said that his party troops martyred Kashmiri free-
Being prime minister had ISLAMABAD (APP): The tion Department of the IMF,
chairman’s scandal. would stay out of the recent dom fighter Zakir Musa in oc-
been the “honour of my life”, International Monetary Fund Jerry Rice said in an online
He said that the PML-N NAB Chairman issue, adding cupied Kashmir’s Pulwama she said. May said she will con- on Friday said that the press briefing.
will move a resolution in the that our viewpoint on NAB is district on Friday. tinue to serve as prime minis- programme with Pakistan was Updating the Pakistan’s
National Assembly seeking to principled and we will keep Musa was a close associ- ter while a Conservative lead- aimed at improving its public fi- recent programme with IMF,
constitute a parliamentary voicing our concerns on all fo- ate of freedom fighter Burhan ership contest takes place. nances, reducing public debt Rice said there had been ma-
committee to probe into the rums. “PML-N has nothing to Wani, who was martyred by LAHORE: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on It means she will still be and helping Pakistan get back jor developments recently as
scandal. Abbasi went on to say do with anybody’s private life Indian forces in 2016. Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq prime minister when US Presi- on the path to a sustainable and Pakistan and the IMF had the
that the NAB chairman was and will stick to its political and Musa’s killings triggered Awan addressing the press conference. dent Donald Trump makes his more inclusive growth. “We agreement of a $6-billion three-
being blackmailed to hide legal narrative!”, he continued anti-India protest demonstra- state visit to the UK at the start hope that the programme can year extended Fund facility to
government’s corruption, add- in his tweet. tions in Tral and adjoining ar-
eas. As the news of the kill-
NAB rebuts private of June. May announced she also create fiscal space for a support Pakistan’s economic
would step down as Tory leader substantial increase reform efforts.
Pakistan exposes India’s ings spread, several people
took to the streets to protest
news channel’s story on on 7 June and had agreed with in social spending, to “So that happened on May
the chairman of Tory strengthen social protection, the 12th. Just prior to that, Man-
human rights abuses in against Indian state terrorism.
Chairman Javed Iqbal backbenchers that a leadership as well as infrastructure and aging Director, Christine
contest should begin the fol- other human capital develop- Lagarde, had met with Prime
ment,” Director Communica- Minister Khan”, he added.
occupied Kashmir Removal of name of
Shahbaz from ECL ISLAMABAD (INP): The “There are 42 FIRs reg-
lowing week.
Convocation ceremony of 48th Pakistan Navy Staff Course held
NEW YORK (Online): Pakistan kistani envoy said, “the occu- National Accountability Bureau istered against this black-
NAB moves
on Thursday brought into sharp
focus of the world community
pying forces continue to show
utter disregard for human life SC against
(NAB) has refuted the con- mailer group,” the NAB noted
tents of a story on its chairper- further in its statement, add-
son Justice (retd) Javed Iqbal ing that there is evidence
Navy ever ready to defend
the atrocities being committed by systematically violating the
by Indian occupation forces in
Jammu and Kashmir, and
fundamental norms of interna-
tional humanitarian law and by
LHC decision
LAHORE (Online): NAB has
aired by a private news chan- present against the said group
nel. The story aired by the pri- pertaining to its involvement in
vate news channel is “against blackmailing and kidnapping
maritime frontiers of our
filed appeal in Supreme Court
urged the UN Security Coun-
cil to resolve long-standing
conflicts on its agenda.
using civilians as human
shields. “Worse, perpetrators
who commit such crimes are
(SC) against court decision in
connection with removal of
the facts, fabricated and based for ransom.
on lies”, the anti-graft body said “There has also been evi-
motherland: Abbasi
name of PML-N president in a statement on Thursday. dence against this group for de- LAHORE (APP): The convo- Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, derscoring the security environ-
“Inaction by the Secu- not only protected under black “This is a group of black- frauding people,” it said. The cation ceremony of 48th Paki- Libya, Malaysia, Myanmar, ment in the region vis-a-vis re-
rity Council in cases of for- laws, but are honoured by the Mian Shahbaz Sharif from mailers aiming to damage the anti-corruption watchdog fur- stan Navy Staff Course was Oman Palestine, Saudi Arabia, cent standoff, Chief of the
eign aggression and occupa- military command.” ECL. NAB has taken plea in repute of the NAB, chairman ther said the aforementioned held at Pakistan Navy War South Africa, Sri Lanka and Naval Staff said, “In accor-
tion comes at a high human The rules of conduct in the petition that Lahore High NAB,” it said, adding that the story is also an attempt to avoid College, Lahore on Friday, said UAE. Addressing on the occa- dance with government of
cost, “Ambassador Maleeha armed conflict are clearly codi- Court (LHC) decision on re- watchdog has apprehended a NAB reference through a press release issued by Di- sion, the Naval Chief congratu- Pakistan’s policy to give
Lodhi said in an open Council fied in the 1949 Geneva Con- moval of Shahbaz Sharif name two individuals, “despite pres- blackmailing. rectorate of Public Relations of lated the graduating officers peace a chance, we have dem-
debate on ‘Protection of Ci- ventions and additional proto- from ECL is not correct. sure”. The statement read that It added that the master- Pakistan Navy. and lauded the professional onstrated restraint.”
vilians in Armed Conflict’, re- cols and constitute the bedrock NAB alleged that Shahbaz an approval has also been mind of the said blackmailer Chief of the Naval Staff, standards of Pakistan Navy He said that with unwa-
ferring to the continuing vio- of international humanitarian Sharif is trying to influence granted for filing a reference group, Farooq, is currently de- Admiral Zafar Mahmood War College. He said that the vering faith in Allah Almighty,
lations of International Hu- law, she said. Yet this law con- NAB investigation. NAB ex- against the arrested individuals. tained at Kot Lakhpat prison. Abbasi, who attended the cer- presence of sizeable number of Pakistan Navy was ever ready
manitarian Law by warring tinues to be flouted whenever pressed apprehension that emony as chief guest con- graduating officers from to defend maritime frontiers of
parties with impunity. and wherever hostilities break, Shahbaz Sharif may escape Senate Body informed ferred Masters Degrees in friendly countries was indica- our motherland. He said that
“In Indian occupied with women bearing the brunt outside Pakistan or he may go War Studies (Maritime) to 95 tive of the trust reposed in our China Pakistan Economic Cor-
Jammu and Kashmir,” the Pa- of the atrocities. underground. Govt allocates Rs 1.9 b graduates. The degree holders training regime and signifies the ridor (CPEC) was the flagship
included 64 officers from Pa- deep fraternal bonds of these project under the ‘Belt and
for Federal Levies Force kistan Navy, three from Paki- countries with Pakistan.
stan Army, five from Pakistan
Road Initiative’ and Gwadar
He dilated upon the chang- Port as CPEC’s linchpin prom-
ISLAMABAD (AP P):The be given full support. Air Force and 23 officers from ing geo-strategic environment ises greater economic spin offs
Senate Standing Committee on According to Chairman friendly countries including in the region and international for the country, region and be-
Problems of Less Developed Committee, Senator Usman Bahrain, Bangladesh, China, arena in greater details. Un- yond.
Areas on Friday was informed Khan Kakar Levies Force pro-
that a budget of Rs 1.9 billion vides security to 90 percent
had been allocated for the 6595 population of Balochistan,
personnel of the Federal Lev- whereas just 10 percent of the
ies Force. populace was covered by the
Deliberating over the Police. He added that it was
budget for the next financial sad to observe 90 percent of
year, the Committee stressed the annual budget allocated to
the need for allocation and dis- the police as opposed to a
bursement of funds as per re- mere 10 percent assigned to
quirement of Federal and Pro- the Levies Force. This, he
vincial Levies Force. said, barely provides for the
Speaking on the occasion, Department’s basic needs.
Chairman Standing Committee While deliberating over the
on Problems of Less Devel- assistance package of employ-
oped Areas, Senator Usman ees that died or were injured
Khan Kakar stated that the during service, the Committee
Federal Levies Force play an recommended that emolu-
QUETTA: A view of destroy Masjid Rahmania after blast site at. At least four people important role in the security ments must be increased as Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi addressing the 48th
were martyred and several injured in an explosion in a mosque in Pashtunabad spectrum of Pakistan and must per escalation in dollar rates. Convocation of Pakistan Navy War College.
Page 04 OPINION Daily Independent

By Dr Naazir Mahmood ment when the PPP was de-
Karachi has seen a lot, pain and
pleasure. After a long time, the
city is enjoying relative peace.
Don’t stoke the fire prived of its majority in the gen-
eral elections of 1988. After the
initial honeymoon with the first
Benazir government, Altaf
For the past two decades, we Adeeb Rizvi, Dr Haroon Zia. Jamaat-e-Islami led by the in Sindhi but quickly turn to
have not the witnessed mass- Ahmad, Dr Rahman Hashmi It was during General likes of Professor Ghafoor Urdu, wrongly assuming that Hussain ditched her and sided
scale ethnic and sectarian ri- and many others was a vibrant Ayub Khan’s dictatorship that Ahmed and Munawwar Hasan there is a communication gap. with the then political stooge,
ots that Karachi experienced in- voice of the political left. the landscape of Karachi and in Karachi, and Jamiat-e- With this background, the Nawaz Sharif. This parting of
Saturday May 25, 2019 termittently from the 1960s to When the National Sindh once again changed Ulama-e- Pakistan led by 1970s saw an increased rift ways of the MQM from the
PPP when BB was in trouble
the 1990s. Yes, street crimes Awami Party was formed in drastically. After the huge in- Maulana Shah Ah mad between Sindhi and Urdu
are there but their intensity has 1957, it was Karachi that be- flux of Urdu-speaking people Noorani. The elections of 1970 speakers, resulting in a mass sowed the seeds of long-last-
National security and subversion waned. Apart from occasional came a favourite place of from India in the 1940s and saw covert support by Gen agitation mostly in Hyderabad ing misunderstandings in Sindh.
car theft and phone snatching, democratic leaders such as 1950s, now the next influx Yahya and his cabal to religious and Karachi against Z A Bhutto Interestingly, it was Nawaz
Action against PTM big crime has been controlled.
For this transformation, both
Bizenjo, Bhashani, G M Syed,
Iftikharuddin, Shaukat Ali,
came from the former NWFP
and Punjab in the 1960s. The
parties, especially in Karachi
and Hyderabad. The result was
in the aftermath of the general
elections of March 1977 which
Sharif during whose first gov-
ernment from 1990 to 1993 the
Yesterday, Pakistan Bar Council the Sindh government and Suhrawardy, Wali Khan, and creation of One Unit in 1955 that while the rest of Sindh were allegedly rigged. General MQM was made to bear the
brunt of the state’s wrath. The
state institutions deserve many others. The city was al- after the dissolution of prov- voted for Z A Bhutto, Karachi Zia had a special soft corner
(PBC) demanded strict action credit. Though Karachi has not ways welcoming to emerging inces in the western wing of and Hyderabad swayed toward for Mohajirs as the JI became 1990s was a seething cauldron
been turned into heaven, it is ideas and parties on the intel- Pakistan, had spurred mass mi- the JI and the JUP. one of the prime beneficiaries for the MQM.
against Pashtun Tahafuz Move- no more the hell it was. lectual and political horizon of gration to Sindh from upcountry. The Urdu-speaking popu- of the dictatorship. While most General Musharraf was a
So, now what is this talk benefactor of Altaf Hussain
ment (PTM) for its involvement in about a new province and
the country. After Partition,
there were many Urdu-speak-
This process gained momentum
when Gen Ayub Khan usurped
lation of Karachi somehow fell
into the trap of dividing Sindh
of Sindh simmered in the late
1970s and early 1980s, the and the MQM. After
anti-state activities. Speaking ex- where it is emanating from?
Who are the forces that off and
ing migrants who had settled power in the country. on ethnic and linguistic lines. Urdu speakers of urban Sindh Musharraf, the PPP (led by
Zardari) once again involved
in Karachi and other urban The appointment of the The introduction of Sindhi lan- largely remained unconcerned
clusively to media, Pakistan Bar on resurrect an issue that areas of Sindh and involved Nawab of Kalabagh as the guage as the medium of in- even after Bhutto was hanged the MQM in coalition govern-
should have been buried long themselves in progressive poli- governor of West Pakistan also struction in some schools and and his family and party work- ment though there was no com-
Council (PBC) vice chairman Syed ago? Not that new administra- tics. Their names are too facilitated this move as he was as a compulsory subject in all ers were targeted. pulsion to do so in Sindh. But
tive units don’t emerge in the many to cite here. very keen to appoint Pashtun schools was a positive step, With the Movement for continued miscalculations by
Amjad Shah said that the state world – they do. Not that cre- In the following decades, and Punjabi officials across which should have been sup- Restoration of Democracy Altaf Hussain resulted in a
should fulfil the demands of a ating new provinces in a coun- these comrades had estab- Pakistan, especially in ported by the people of Karachi (MRD) in the early 1980s, it complete breakdown of com-
try is a bad thing – it is not. The lished good relations with Balochistan and Sindh. A turn- and Hyderabad. Unfortunately became clear that Sindh was munication between the MQM
person or group under constitu- issue is the manner and the tim- Sindhi comrades such as ing point in Sindh’s politics this didn’t happen, and opposi- burning; and apart from the and the PPP. Now the MQM
ing in which it is raised again Sobho Giyanchandani, Jam came about in 1965 when both tion to Sindhi language caused feudal elite that was corrupt is out of power and deprived
tion but those fanning the sepa- and again. Remember how, in Saqi, Nazeer Abbasi, Suhail Sindhi and Urdu-speaking an irreparable damage to and venal, most Sindhi people of even its legitimate rights.
the early 1990s, an alleged plot Sangi, Dr Jabbar Khattak, people of Sindh unequivocally Sindhi-Urdu relations. While were not ready and willing to For example, the PPP
ratist thinking comes under trea- was unearthed to create a new Shabbir Shar, Arbab Kuhawar, supported Fatima Jinnah Sindhis were eager and willing tolerate General Zia. This was government’s attitude towards
handing over local bodies’ pow-
son. He said that several mem- country in Karachi called
Jinnah Pur? That was used as
Ghulam Rasul Sehto, Mir
Thebo, and many others in-
against Gen Ayub Khan. They
outright rejected Ayub Khan’s
to learn and speak Urdu, the
Urdu-speaking population kept
the deciding factor behind the
sudden and rapid emergence of ers has affected not just
bers of the PTM were openly draw- an excuse to crush the MQM cluding Rasul Bakhsh Palijo sham election and from then aloof from Sindhi. Altaf Hussain and his MQM. Karachi and the MQM but
Sindh overall too.
ruthlessly by unleashing a new who had strong likes and dis- onwards there was no soft cor- As a result, even now, The dictatorship of General
ing people towards separatism. faction within it. Prior to that, likes. But these comrades had ner in state institutions for when almost all Sindhis can Zia, which was not ready to But the demand for a
the emergence of the MQM to work under tremendous dif- Karachi because they had speak and understand Urdu, brook any opposition, was not separate province will greatly
The PBC vice chairman also said itself, led by Altaf Hussain, is ficulties, since state institutions voted for democracy and re- the ‘Mohajirs’ – including the only tolerant but encouraging harm Sindh and its people once
not a secret. So, if you look at again. Those in power should
that the masses were being pro- the ethnic politics of Karachi,
never tolerated any progres-
sive politics in the country.
jected dictatorship.
It was only after the
family of this writer – cannot
speak Sindhi. A lack of oppor-
towards the MQM. A heavy
and strong counterweight had not play with fire, and let
voked through empty slogans to you must remember that in the They were constantly ar- demolition of the left-wing poli- tunities to learn Sindhi, espe- been created in Sindh that Karachi live peacefully. There
is a need to reinitiate discussions
early 1950s, the city was a cen- rested, harassed, and hounded tics, initiated in the early 1950s cially in Karachi, has also con- could perpetually challenge
defame state institutions, adding tre of left-wing and progressive by state functionaries, right and completed in the 1960s by tributed to this alienation. Most and force the PPP to bend and between MQM and the PPP
politics. The Democratic Stu- from the early years of Paki- Gen Ayub Khan, that Karachi Sindhi friends don’t speak bow to its demands. to agree on a mutually benefi-
that the government should take dent Federation led by the likes stan through the dictatorships had no option but to turn to re- Sindhi to me even if I insist that This counterweight stood cial formula for governance.
of Dr Muhammad Sarwar, Dr of generals Ayub, Yahya, and ligious parties such as the I can understand it. They start in good stead for the establish- Courtesy The News
strict action against the PTM
members. It is pertinent here to
Return of Narendra Modi Bilingualism:
mention that the PBC vice
president’s demand comes after By Aijaz Zaka Syed
access & equity
the PTM clased with the state. The By Sabiha Mansoor
General Elections marks a new chapter in the history of Indian immediate goal of defeating the BJP.
state was continuously ignoring democracy. For the struggling opposition and religious minori- Political scientist and activists Yogendra Yadav may have The aim of current policy plan- public, Urdu-medium schools;
ties, especially nearly 200 million Muslims, this victory seems been a bit harsh when he said this week that the Congress must ners to establish a ‘national uni- and (iv) English is considered
the activities of PTM’s activists. even more daunting and portentous than the outcome of 2014 die so that a new opposition could emerge to confront the BJP form system’ in education to an asset as a link language for
Elections. and its divisive worldview. But he is accurately voicing the mount- ensure that all students have international communication.
The legitimate demands of the In many ways, it is. The BJP’s victory in the battle for ing frustration of progressive forces in the country over the pa- access to education and em- Research informs us that
power in the world’s largest democracy has been most emphatic thetic state of the main opposition party that once led India to ployment is worthy, and re- these assumptions are highly
PTM have never been ignored at so far. The party couldn’t manage such numbers – in the range Independence. quires the attention of academic contestable and do not justify
of 345 plus in a 542-member house – even at the height of the Indeed, if the BJP and Modi owe their victory to a single
any level including Pakistan Army, all-consuming Ayodhya agitation. factor, it is none other than the criminal failure of the main oppo-
scholars and researchers.
However, this policy raises sev-
the importance and spread of
English. All developed coun-
government. Doubtless, the credit for this overwhelming and landslide
victory goes to Prime Minister Modi and his doppelganger Amit
sition party and its failure to see the big picture. Despite the
series of devastating debacles the Congress has suffered over
eral questions, a key one be- tries take pride in their national
ing: why should Pakistan adopt language and have high
One of the traditional methods Shah, the BJP chief and fellow Gujarati. But does this represent the past several years and the rout of the party in every state a uniform system when it is ethnolinguistic vitality. More-
a success of the facetious ‘sab ka saath, sab ka vikas’ (together and constituency of the country, the grand old party simply re- common knowledge in over, if the significant invest-
of war in the world is to instigate with all, development for all) mantra? That is a different debate fuses to part with its delusions of grandeur. No wonder then that academia that the education ment that has already been
altogether. the Indian voter has punished the Congress for it and handed
and provoke people on the basis In a way, the stunning outcome of these most bitterly-fought Modi such a handsome mandate. In any case, the Congress and
offered in a country such as
ours should celebrate diversity
made into English as a mode
of instruction has not borne
of language, tribe or religion. elections in the country’s history is hardly surprising given the
incredible hubris and short-sightedness of the opposition to en-
other opposition parties are no match against the BJP’s massive
muscle power, money power and military-like organisation.
and embrace multilingualism? fruit, why should more funds be
Pakistan is a multilingual drained for it?
Which lead to the social evils in- sure unity in its ranks. Rahul Gandhi’s Congress Party is singu- Successfully deploying the hundreds of front organisations and multicultural state. Urdu, The display of positive
larly responsible for, and criminally guilty of, failing to unite the of the RSS and millions of dedicated and driven workers at its though it is the mother tongue attitudes and high motivation
cluding nationalism, tribalism, opposition. If Modi has won despite the long history of failures disposal, the BJP ran an epic and flawless campaign. Using con- of only a small portion of the among students to study in En-
on the economic front, bad governance and the open war on spiracy theories and hateful propaganda that would make the population, is the official na- glish is mainly due to instrumen-
religious sectarianism and provin- religious minorities, it is because the opposition, especially the Nazis proud, the saffron party stoked and tapped into the Hindu- tional language. English, a tal reasons, such as access to
cial depression. The enemy Congress, allowed him to.
If the BJP and Modi have won this election, they perhaps
Muslim divide, persuading the Hindu majority that despite their
many failures, Modi and the BJP are best suited to deal with
legacy of British colonisation, higher education and employ-
remained the second official ment. As for learning English
chooses a group of people, which deserved to win. They put in a great deal of hard work and have Pakistan and the wretched minority that is perceived as loyal to language until 1973 and contin- as an international language, it
had the hunger to win. While we cannot ignore the epic lies, it. In this atmosphere of hate, secular forces stood no chance. ues to enjoy a higher social sta- is useful and serves as a link
have been failed on political and obfuscation and jingoism and hate that the BJP brazenly used Yours truly and a number of other pundits have been pre- tus than Urdu. Research has language globally. As a former
against Indian Muslims and Pakistan to win this election, you dicting this outcome over the past year or so. Indeed, the writing shown that English is the lan- colony, Pakistan inherited En-
social basis and may be ready to have to acknowledge that the opposition failed to call Modi’s on the wall had been there for all to see. Yet we had been hoping guage of power; it is used in glish from its British colonial
do anything for the wealth and bluff and expose his failures on every front. It failed to offer a against hope that somehow things would turn out differently. higher education as a medium masters. Keeping in view
positive, redeeming narrative to counter the BJP’s campaign of We believed in the famous commonsense and reason of ordi- of instruction; and is the offi- speedy technological advances
status. Financial support is pro- hate and toxicity. Other than the single point agenda of getting
rid of Narendra Modi, the opposition did not offer anything else.
nary Indians. But clearly that was not to be. Preying on the
Hindu angst about the minority as an existential threat, the BJP
cial language in the upper lev- and other instrumental reasons,
els of administration, executive, I agree with the argument
vided to such people to preaching The Congress’ promise of ‘nyay’ (justice for all) came very late stitched together an extraordinary supra-caste coalition of vari- judiciary and civil services. ‘why throw the baby out with
in the day and was simply lost in the BJP’s propaganda blitz ous communities defying post-Mandal realities. Meanwhile, our regional lan- the bath water’.
their subverting ideas. When these screaming about its various schemes and initiatives. Its well-oiled machinery has been zealously working, using guages — mother tongues of However, there is no rea-
Rahul Gandhi remained fixated on Rafale and ‘Chowkidar more than 20,000 WhatsApp groups, neighbourhood commit-
people are developed according to Chor Hai’ without realising that the message is not hitting home. tees and network of temples, akharas and schools for the final
a large population of Punjabi,
Pashto, Sindhi, and Balochi
son to offer it as a medium of
education, when competency in
the policy of enemy country, they Also, many did not like their prime minister being described as a
petty thief at every rally. If the opposition failed to unite to take
push. The result has been spectacular. The BJP won, thanks to
all its hard work and of course the clever messaging against the
speakers — remain ‘minority’ English offered as a subject
languages; they have a lower from grade one can achieve
are asked to make groups and on Modi and his fiercely, well-oiled war machine of a party, it demonised Other. By unifying Hindu society and targeting its ire status, and play no significant this objective provided there are
was chiefly because of the political myopia and rigidity of the against Muslims, the BJP has not only swept the polls, it has also role in education and updated programmes and
parties. The money is also used Congress Party, which spent most of its time fighting opposition brought down the Muslim representation to a historic low. officialdom. trained bilingual teachers. Re-
parties, rather than the BJP. Where do we go from here? What is the way ahead for
at this stage. There are many such While the BJP bent over backwards to keep old, cribbing India’s Muslims? One thing is for sure. With this massive man-
Recent research reveals
that the quality of education in
search findings also revealed
that students and employees
examples when our national se- allies and win new ones in every state, the Congress simply
refused to come off its high horse and failed to accommodate
date, the saffron party will certainly try to shape the republic, its
constitution and its democratic institutions in its own image and
private schools is higher, as stu- had highly positive attitudes to-
dents display creative thinking wards Urdu. It was rated sec-
curity agencies caught such ele- allies like the Bahujan Samajwadi Party, Samajwadi Party, hue. Already, no arm of the republic is beyond the overarching and problem-solving skills at ond after English in terms of
Trinamool Congress and Aam Aadmi Party despite sharing the influence of the Parivar, be it the Election Commission, the judi- various levels of education, as language as a medium of in-
ments and exposed their entire same values and beliefs and the goal of getting rid of the BJP ciary, universities and administration. It is only going to expand opposed to public school stu- struction, as well as being the
and Modi. Thanks to the selfishness and cussedness of its old in months and years ahead, further cowing down the Muslims dents who are made dependent working language of their
networks. guard, the grand old party lost sight of the more pressing and and other minorities. Courtesy The News on rote learning. Primary workplace.
Presently, we are listening news schooling should allow the use Research informs us that
of a so called nationalist political Health inequity of students’ mother tongues to

enable conceptual understand-
ing and cognitive development.
there is a close nexus between
language in education and lan-
guage in employment. A criti-
party. This party has been made By Zubeida Mustafa health policy was inadequate move the right to health to the other alternate systems, be The current mode of instruc- cal problem in Pakistan is un-
tion in a second or foreign lan- employment among graduates.
by a person who had previously The recently launched report of without the underpinning of a
holistic approach to the right to
chapter on fundamental rights
in the constitution is commend-
they homoeopathy, herbal
medicine or others that are guage is not only confusing for There is a huge gap between
the National Human Rights
been trying to gain popularity in Commission’s Karachi chapter health. … The colonial struc- able. But experience tells us gaining ground in the West. Of children but also gives rise to
subtractive bilingualism. The
the demand and supply of jobs
in the country. The spread of
on health as a human right is ture of public health service has that constitutional juggling by course, these will have to be
many nationalist and religious indeed timely. The report seeks been retained in Pakistan with itself hardly ensures that the regulated, just as our allopathic
most serious consequence of English as an international lan-
mass failures in English in guage led to the belief that the
parties, but could not attain any constitutional changes to make significant addition of special rights of people are actually system supposedly is, notwith- board and university examina- employment sector in particu-
the citizens’ right to health jus- facilities at the top echelons for enforced. In 2010, Article 25- standing a floundering PMDC. tions is due to students’ lack of lar would require English in for-
identity. So he made his party ticiable. specific diseases of the heart, A made education for children The attitude that is calcu- written English fluency in mal and informal communica-
namely, Pashtun Tahfuz Move- Of great significance is kidney and the brain. The ca- from five to 16 years free and latedly promoted is that the higher education. There are tion, and is widely considered
the report’s redefinition of the pacity of the structure of medi- compulsory. Nine years later, other systems are a hoax and some major language policy the lingua franca at the work-
ment, This group has targeted the term ‘healthcare’ which has cal facilities has been adversely and after millions have been are looked down upon as be- failures that are responsible for place.
conventionally been interpreted affected by the lack of ad- spent on the education sector, ing ‘unscientific’. Their pro- the fractured system of educa- In terms of the impact of
Pakistan Army from the day one. very narrowly in Pakistan as equate training of nurses, com- 20m children still remain out of tagonists have challenged this tion. Unfortunately, efforts the spread of English in former
made by various language British colonies, a nationwide
There are undeniable evidence of providing treatment for the ill- pounders and paramedics.”
This is a strong indictment
school.
Hence the need of the
point of view. If anything there
commissions have resulted in grant-funded research study
nesses that afflict people in the is greater danger to public
their funding from India. As many failure. Other important factors on language and Pakistan’s
country. Preventive medicine of the country’s national health hour is to focus on eliminating health from the quacks who include unstable political gov- employment sector revealed
and the social factors leading system. No one can deny the disparities. It is time we move practise in the guise of quali-
of its leaders have also received to diseases (termed as social accuracy of this charge. away from the colonial system fied physicians. At least no
ernments; resistance of elitist that, in the majority of public-
forces to change the status quo and private-based institutes and
training from India. We urge Prime determinants of health) are WHO’s observation, as cited in we inherited in 1947 that was hakeem has been known to so that power is not distributed; organisations, applicants for
generally ignored by those the report, is that structural in- designed to cater to the needs have spread AIDS. as well as pressure groups who white-collar jobs are required
Minister of Pakistan and the Chief managing the health sector. equities are the root cause of of the ruling and elite classes. We have something to thrive on English-language to be fluent in English for re-
violations of the right to health The traditional and alternate learn from China. After the teaching and assessment. cruitment and upward mobility.
of Army Staff to take strict action The fact is that healthcare in
Pakistan is dominated by the of the people. systems that all Third World revolution in 1949, Chairman The arguments put for- To end this polarisation, I
against all those subversive ele- pharma-driven allopathic medi- If the report manages to societies have successfully op- Mao had the ‘barefoot doctors’ ward for the current elitist
policy, adopted by Pakistan and
strongly recommend that bilin-
gual education be matched by
cine. change the national discourse erated for centuries have been trained to provide healthcare to
ments, even so-called politicians The NHRC report re- on health it would have served allowed to fall in a state of ne- his people. As the country many former British colonies bilingual employment. Legisla-
where English is a medium of tion should be passed to make
and mullahs, who spread national minds us that the WHO defines a useful purpose. The need is
to create an awareness of how
glect. They are now struggling
to survive and develop further.
moved on to modern medicine, instruction or taught as a com- all public-sector employment
health differently. It is said to traditional medicine was at no pulsory subject, is based on the institutions and organisations
and tribal prejudice and religious be “a state of complete physi- inequity can be intensely Take the case of the eastern stage abandoned. The chair- following assumptions: (i) na- bilingual. It would be applicable
cal, mental, and social well-be- destabilising, apart from the yunani system that the vener- man of the Chinese Medical
sectarianism along with other ter- ing and not merely the absence fact that the health of the popu- able Hakeem Said introduced Association told me in an in-
tional development (especially
in trade and business) is linked
in all respects. Applicants for all
types of jobs at various levels,
rorists in the country. Otherwise, of disease or infirmity”. lation must be treated as an in- in Pakistan. It now has a uni- terview a few years ago that with competency and fluency including senior management,
There is another problem tegral whole. You cannot cre- versity recognised by the HEC the Chinese health system ac- in English; (ii) positive attitudes would be provided a choice to
these greedy and selfish people with our health system. It is ate boundaries for viruses and and a teaching hospital attached cepts both equally, leaving it to towards, and high motivation to take their entrance tests and in-
bacteria and contain them in the to it. It awards the degree of study in, English among all terviews in either Urdu or En-
can harm the country’s integrity highly inequitable. I.A.
Rehman, former chairperson poor man’s sphere. Tuberculo- BEMS after a five-year post-
the people to opt for the one
they prefer. The government stakeholders, from students and glish. Both languages should be
and security on the instigation of of the Human Rights Commis- sis is an example. Once re- Intermediate course. Yet it has patronises both. That has made teachers to policymakers and
administrators; (iii) fluency in
the official languages of Paki-
stan, and employers should also
sion of Pakistan, in the fore- garded as a disease of poverty, not received the recognition it possible for China to provide
external elements and enemies. word to the report notes how it is now being diagnosed in and support from the health full health cover to its entire
English makes it easier for be competent in Urdu and En-
graduates who studied in pri- glish. Lack of fluency in En-
May Allah bless Pakistan with skewed our health sector is people from the privileged
classes.
authorities that would promote
it in a big way.
population of 1.3 billion and vate, English-medium schools glish should not stand in the
against the poor. He writes, boast of impeccable health in- to access white-collar jobs way of promotions to senior
peace and prosperity. “The colonial government’s The report’s suggestion to Similar is the case of dicators. Courtesy Dawn than for those who studied in ranks. Courtesy Dawn
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Chairperson BISP, writes Court summons
a letter on quarterly tranche CDA for damaging
private property
Disbursement to Field offices ISLAMABAD (Online): A lo- fied operation, he added.
cal court has summoned CDA The plaintiff said that he
ISLAMABAD (Online): In a sufficient amount for this who if they left behind them officials over allegation of and CDA were engaged in a
letter addressed to Regional noble cause and increased weak offspring would be damaging private property il- case regarding the dispute
directors, Divisional directors, further through the platform afraid for them. So let them legally during the operation over design and some other
Deputy divisional directors of “Ehsaas Program”,” she mind their duty to Allah, and against encroachments. details of Mount View Plaza
and Assistant directors work- wrote in a letter. speak justly. ?9?. Veteran trade leader since 2017.
ing across Pakistan, Dr Sania She continued writing, She further shared, that Shahid Rasheed Butt through The Civil Judge of the
Nishtar directed the field of- that all the field staff is duty we are aware that some in- Ishtiaq Ahmed Advocated has concerned court Ihtisham
fices to pay extra care and bound to ensure the transpar- terest groups try to get ben- filed a petition in the court of Alam had granted him a stay
vigilance in transparent distri- ency in disbursement of the efit from beneficiary stipend Civil Judge Imran Sikandri order on July 29, 2017 which
bution of quarterly tranche to tranche being custodian of and also appreciated the con- accusing CDA officials for was disregarded by the CDA
the beneficiaries. “You are their respective areas. She tinuous efforts and vigilance vandalism during the opera- officials during their action
aware of the fact that, the further quoted Quranic verses being put in by field staff, re- tion against encroachments in which was contempt of court.
beneficiaries of BISP belong in her letter from Surah Nisa sulted in reducing complaints F-6 Super Market. He has asked the court
to the poorest of the poor seg- 58 “Lo! Allah commandeth in last couple of tranches. ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi talking to Deputy Speaker National The petitioner has to appoint an official to esti-
ment of the society, and ful- you that ye restore deposits to She further added, that I pleaded that the Director of mate losses and direct CDA
filling the constitutional re- their owners, and, if ye judge expect the entire staff to be
Assembly Muhammad Qasim Khan Suri and Dr Khurshid Ahmed who called
on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr. Building Control Cell of CDA to reconstruct the damaged
sponsibility the Federal Gov- between mankind, that ye fair, just and transparent in dis- Faisal Naeem, Deputy Direc- property and try the CDA of-
ernment is providing the due judge justly. Lo! comely is this charge of their duty while dis- tor Muhammad Ammar, In- ficials for disrespecting the
support to the unheard voices
of the country as envisaged
in Islamic Welfare state. De-
which Allah admonisheth you.
Lo! Allah is ever Hearer, Seer.
?58? “ and Surah Nisa 9 And
bursing the money to the de-
serving people, and contribute
their bit towards for the facili-
NA pays tribute to late spector Ishtiaq along with oth- law and harassing innocent
ers damaged property at people.
Mount View Plaza without any The court has accepted
spite of financial constraints,
the Government has allocated
let those fear (in their
behaviour toward orphans)
tation of the beneficiaries
across Pakistan. Minister Ali Mahar legal justification. the application for hearing
The CDA staff also ha- and summoned the respon-
rassed the owners and tenants dents on June 17 th to clarify
ISLAMABAD (APP): The Farooq Azam Malik (PTI) MNA and prayed Almighty
National Assembly on Friday and Moulana Abdul Akbar Allah to grant courage to his during their illegal and unjusti- their position.
passed a unanimous resolution Chitrali (MMAP). family members to bear this
to condole the death of late While paying tribute to loss with patience.
lawmaker and Minister for Ali Muhammad Mahar, Chief NA Speaker Asad
Narcotics Control, Sardar Ali Whip Malik Muhammad Amir Qaisar presided the entire sit-
Muhammad Mahar. Dogar said that deceased law- ting which continued for 21
In a resolution tabled by maker was a very decent and minutes. He also announced
Minister of State for Parlia- gentle person. He said that Ali Members of Panel of Chair-
mentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Mahar also re- persons for the session (10 th
Muhammad Khan, the House mained Chief Minister of Session) that convened on Fri-
paid rich tributes to the late Sindh in 2002 to 2004 and day. The members included
MNA for upholding demo- Member National Assembly Syed Fakhar Imam, Munaza
cratic and parliamentary for three times. Mahar’s ser- Hassan, Khurram Dastgir,
norms. The assembly also ex- vices would be remembered Syed Khursheed Shah,
pressed sympathies with the forever, he added. Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali
bereaved family. Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and Amir Haider Azam Khan.
The parliamentarians said the deceased MNA was The House also offered ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning,
lauded contributions of Ali a sincere and decent politician Fateha for late MNA Ali
Mu ham mad M ahar for and he on behalf of his party Muhammad Mahar and ten- Development & Reform Makhdum Khusro
strengthening democracy in expressed sorrow over the year old Farishta who was Bakhtyar shaking hand with Ambassador of
the country. It is to mention sad demise. murdered in Islamabad a Tajikistan Ismatullo Nasredin who called on him.
that Ali Muhammad Mahar Khawaja Muhammad couple of days before.
Minister of State for Climate Change, Zartaj Gul and MD Pakistan Bait-
died due to heart attack at Asif lauded the political ser- The House did not take
the age of 52 years at his vil- vices of the deceased MNA up agenda on ‘Orders of the Islamic calligraphy
lage Khangarh (Sindh). As and said that he was very hos- Day’ including two Calling
ul-Mal, Aon Abbas Buppi in a group photo with orphan children residing
at Pakistan sweet home, Islamabad.
many as five lawm akers pitable person. He prayed Al- Attention Notices, a motion of
spoke on the resolution in- mighty Allah to rest the de- thanks, a motion under Rule
exhibition opens
Strict implementation on Axle cluding Malik Muhammad parted soul in eternal peace. 244 (B).
Am ir Dogar (PT I), Raja Muhammad Farooq Later, the Speaker ad- at Lok Virsa
Pervaiz Ash raf (P PPP ), Azam Malik and Moulana journed the House to meet ISLAMABAD (Online): An an established sculptor and
Load Limit on NH&M from June Khawaja Muhammad Asif Abdul Akbar Chitrali also again on May 27 (Monday) at exhibition of Islamic calligra- photographer. Around 50 mas-
(P ML-N), M uhamm ad lauded the services of late 1400 hours. phy by eminent calligraphist terpieces created by the artist
Aftab Ahmed Khan opened have been displayed in the ex-
ISLAM ABAD (On line):
The Ministry of Communi-
ment, adding that over load-
ing would be avoided.
tives of the Transport Orga-
nizations have also been in- IWMB released over Senate chairman here Friday at the Pakistan hibition, which will continue at
National Museum of Ethnol- Lok Virsa Heritage Museum
cat ions has decided t o In case of violation, legal cluded. condoles sad ogy (Heritage Museum), till last day of Ramadan daily
implement the Axle Load
limit on National Highways
action may be taken against
the violators. Implementation
The committee will en-
sure implementation of Axle
365 illegally kept birds demise of
Shakarparian under the aegis from 10 am to 4 pm (except
of the National Institute of Monday). In his address, Mr.
& Motorways (NH&M) as of Axle Load limit will not Load Limit in the real sense. ISLAMABAD (APP): Munia and 15 Indian Baya Folk and Traditional Heritage Shafqat Jalil appreciated the
provided in National High- only pave the way to con- In case of some issue, matter Islamabad Wildlife Manage- Weavers were confiscated Sardar Mahar (Lok Virsa), Ministry of Infor- works of calligraphist Mr.
way Safety Ordinance-2000, trol accidents on NH&M will be set right through mu- ment Board (IWMB) during from the bird sellers and con- ISLAMABAD (APP): Chair- mation & Broadcasting, Gov- Aftab Ahmed Khan. He said
from June this year. network but it will also help tual consultation and coop- the week conducted different sequently released into the man Senate Muhmmad Sadiq ernment of Pakistan. The ex- “the artist has contributed im-
To this effect, a series protect the precious national eration. raids in the federal capital and wild habitat, he added. hibition has been organized to mensely to promote the cen-
of meetings were held be- asset of NH&M, as heavy Further, to this effect, an released over 365 illegally kept However, in the third Sanjrani Friday condoled with mark the holy month of turies’ old craft tradition and
tween Ministry of Communi- amounts are spent on con- important meeting in chair of birds. The raids were con- operationon May 23 it released the family of late Federal Min- Ramadan. A prestigious open- created new innovation in it”.
cations and representatives struction and maintenance of Additional Secretary Com- ducted by IWMB team under 130 spotted Munia and 70 In- ister Sardar Ali Muhammad ing ceremony featuring Na’tia He also commended the ef-
of Goods Transport Agencies N ation al H igh w ays & munications Dr Tashfeen the supervision of Chaudhary dian Baya Weavers. Khan Mahar. During his visit kalam to pay tribute to the forts of Lok Virsa to project
and Truck Drivers Associa- Motorways throughout the Khan was also held in the Salman Qamar and Zaheer In continuation of the to Khan Garh, he expressed Holy Prophet (Peace Be the calligraphic art during the
tions hailing from Punjab, country. Ministry of Communications Khan, said IWMB Assistant crackdown against illegal deep sorrow and grief over Upon Him) was held at Heri- holy month of Ramadan.
Sindh, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa In order to keep safe this participated by senior offic- Director Sakhawat Ali while poachers and birds sellers, the the demise of Mahar, a press tage Museum. Mr. Shafqat A large number of stu-
and Balochistan. asset, a comprehensive ers from National Highway talking to APP. IWMB also confiscated more release said. Jalil, Federal Secretary, Min- dents from Quaid-i-Azam Uni-
Representatives of the course of action is being Authority, National Highways
Goods Transport Agencies, adopted with cooperation of and Motorway Police and
He informed that the than 160 wild birds including He also prayed for the istry of Information & Broad- versity and IMCB I-10/1 at-
raids were carried out from Spotted Munia and Baya casting was the chief guest at tended the opening ceremony.
Owners of Industrial units, all the stakeholders. National Transport Research May 21 in various markets of Weaver from Jinnah Super eternal peace of departed soul the occasion. He inaugurated Earlier in her welcoming
Law Enforcing Agencies and It is worth to mention Centre (NTRC) in which the federal capital to curb ille- Market which were then re- and patience for the family to the exhibition with traditional remarks, Ms. Shahera Shahid,
Provincial Governments have that a Monitoring Committee Ministry of Communications gal poaching and wildlife leased in the wild in the pres- bear this irreparable loss. Sen- ribbon cutting ceremony in full Execu tive Direct or, Lok
assured to extend their full has also been formed headed decided to strongly control trade. ence of the IWMB officers ate chairman spent some time view of the national media. He Virsa shed light on the works
cooperation to abide by the by the Chief National Trans- the trucks carrying load be- In the first raid on May and staff. with the family of deceased. He also visited masterpieces of of artist Mr. Aftab Ahmed
rules and regulations con- port Research Centre yond the fixed limit on national 21, he said two birds sellers To a question, Sakhawat said Mahar was a mature poli- calligraphy material created by Khan. The purpose of hold-
cerning Axle Load Manage- (NTRC) wherein representa- highways. were held and around 60 to 70 Ali said that it was the ongo- tician and social leader. the calligraphist. 85-year old ing the exhibition is to promote
House Sparrows and Indian ing breeding season of these He said political and artist Aftab Ahmed Khan was traditional art of calligraphy
AIOU, Chinese NA current Baya Weavers were released. birds which also had posed democratic services of the not personally available in the and to encourage practitioners
In the second raid on risk to their population in the exhibition due to his illness. He associated with it in order to
session to May 22 about 150 spotted wild. Late Ali Muhammad Mahar was represented by his son ensure its continuance for fu-
Universities to work continue till
would be remembered forever. Ehsan Ullah Khan, who is also ture generations, she said.
strengthening ODL system May 31

Zulfi to celebrate return of
ISLAMABAD (APP): It is heartening to note ISLAMABAD (APP): The
House Business Advisory Committee
British Airways travelling
Allama Iqbal Open University that former Vice Chancellor,
(AIOU) will further
strengthen its collaborative
AIOU visited YOU in 2014,
2016 and 2018 and similarly
of the National Assembly on
Friday after taking into account in maiden flight
suggestion of the representa- ISLAMABAD (APP): Special and it would be received by
partnership with the Chinese Vice President YOU and his tives of the parliamentary par-
Universities, so as to expand team visited AIOU in 2016 to Assistant to Prime Minister on him, Adviser to Prime Minister
ties decided that the current
and promote quality education launch their their academic session would continue till May Overseas Pakistanis and Hu- on Commerce and Industry
through open distance learn- partnership. 31. The committee met at Par- man Resource Development Abdul Razak Dawood and
ing system (ODL). AIOU is thankful to liament House under the chair- Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari Minister for Civil Aviation Divi-
This was stated by the YOU for helping in establish- manship of Speaker National Friday said he inclined to pro- sion Ghulam Sarwar Khan on
Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. ing Chinese Language Center Assembly Asad Qaiser and dis- ceed Heathrow in British Air- the day. The first flight of Brit-
cussed the business for the ways first flight expressing his ish Airways, owned by a Span-
Zia-Ul-Qayyum here Friday in at its Regional Office, 10th Session of the House, says
his congratulatory message to Lahore. And there is also a delight over the resumption of ish-registered International
a press release. The agenda its operation being in suspen- Airways Group, will take off
the President of Yunnan Open bilateral agreement to jointly and ways and means to run the
University (YOU), China Du introduce Printing Technology proceedings of the session sion almost a decade. Talking from Islamabad on June 3 at
Junjun on the occasion of their Diploma and holing of AIOU’s were discussed. It was further to APP, he said he was bliss- 09:30 am. Moreover, it will op-
40 th Anniversary. staff training at YOU. “We do decided that apart from legis- fully happy over the British Air- erate three flights a week.
The VC said, he was acknowledge the academic lative business, questions; call- ways resumption as he had Zulfikar Bukhari said the re-
glad that the two universities achievements and the efforts ing attention notices and mat- played an important role into sumption of British flag-
ters of public importance would the matter. carrier’s operation to Pakistan
had been close partner in the made by the YOU since its be discussed. The meeting was
recent years, sharing their ex- inception for the promotion of He said the British Air- would intrigue rest of the world
attended by the Ministers; Dr. ways maiden flight would be to revisit their business policies
perience and expertise in pro- quality education and research Shireen M. Mazari, Ijaz Ahmed
viding efficient academic ser- in Yunnan region. The pro- Shah, Azam Khan Swati, Min- given a warm welcome here at and portray a soft image of the
vices to their students. That’s grams developed by the YOU ister of State Ali Muhammad Islamabad International Airport country across the world.
our pride that Pakistan, China are of high quality and of mar- Khan, MNAs; Asad Umar,
are enjoying outstanding co-
operative partnership in all
ket- need. The AIOU will be
happy to be part of any project,
Sardar Nasrullah Khan
Dreshak, Khalid Hussain Spices imports dip
Magsi, Rubina Irfan,
spheres of national life in-
cluding the education. It is a
including launching of dual de-
gree, Faculty and students ex-
Muhammad Aslam Bhootani,
Agha Hassan Baloch, Rana
5 pc in 10 months
matter of great pleasure that change programs and estab- Tanveer Hussain, Syed ISLAMABAD (APP): The April 2019 when compared to
AIOU and YOU are engaged lishing Chinese Language Naveed Qamar, Syed Ghulam imports of Spices into the the imports of the same month
in working out areas of mu- Centers at AIOU regional of- Mustafa Shah and Abdul country during first ten of last year. The spices im-
tual collaboration. fices, “he added. Wasay. months of current fiscal year ports during April 2019 were
decreased by 5.49 percent as recorded at $ 17.646 million
compared to the correspond- against the imports of $
ing period of last year. 14.767 million in April 2018.
Pakistan imported spices On month-on-month ba-
worth $129.308 million during sis, the spices imports wit-
July-April (2018-19) com- nessed also positive growth
pared to the imports of of 31.53 percent during the
$136.816 million during July- April 2019 when compared to
April (2017-18), showing the imports of $ 13.416 mil-
negative growth of 5.49 per- lion in March 2019, the PBS
cent, according to latest data data revealed.
issued by Pakistan Bureau of It is pertinent to men-
Statistics (PBS). tion here that the country’s
In terms of quantity, merchandize trade deficit
Pakistan imported 115,430 plunged by 12.82 percent
metric tons of spices dur- during the first ten months
ing cu rrent year as com- of the current fiscal year
par ed t o t h e im p ort s of co m p ar ed t o t h e co rr e-
109,982 metric tons during sp on d in g p eri od of la st
corresponding period of last year.
year, showing an increase The trade deficit con-
of 4.95 percent in term of tracted by $3.867 billion to
quantity. $26.302 billion during July-
Meanwhile, on year-on- April (2018-19) against the
year basis, the spices imports deficit of $30.169 billion re-
ISLAMABAD: Motorists are on their way during heavy rain fall in Federal however witnessed Positive corded during July-April
Capital. growth of 19.50 percent in (2017-18).
Daily Independent, Islamabad Saturday May 25, 2019
Unity amongst Muslim Ummah

imperative to address common
threats, challenges: NA Speaker
ISLAMABAD (APP): Foreign Minister of Iran Dr Mohammad Referring to his interaction with counterpart Dr Ali
Javad Zarif, who is paying an official visit to Pakistan, called on Larajani, the speaker said there was a broader consensus for
National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser at the Parliament House strengthening Pakistan-Iran relations through enhancing
here on Friday and discussed matters related to bilateral relations. parliamentary interaction and cooperation. He also spoke
The meeting was held in cordial atmosphere and ways and means about the ongoing cooperation between Iran and Pakistan
to further intensify Pakistan-Iran bilateral relations besides forg- in diverse sectors.
ing unity amongst the Muslim Ummah were discussed. He said immense economic potential exist on the both
The speaker welcomed the Iranian foreign minister and sides which needed to be utilized for mutual benefit. He also
underlined the importance, the people and government of Paki- expressed his satisfaction on the cooperation between law en-
stan attached to the long standing brotherly relations between forcement of both the countries which had substantially re-
the two countries. He expressed his deep concern over the resulted in decrease in insurgency along both sides of the bor-
cent tension in the Gulf region which posed a threat to the re- ders. He said the military operation would continue till terrorism
gional peace and stability. was exterminated from the Pakistani soil.
He said all sides needed to exercise restraint and a solu- The Iranian foreign minister thanked the NA speaker for
tion may be found for amicable resolution within the frame- his sentiments and said Iran had special affection for the Paki-
work of international law. He reiterated the support of the gov- stani brethren and strongly believed in the need for further
ernment of Pakistan for joint comprehensive plan, which rep- strengthening of these relations. He said continuous interaction
resents an excellent example of negotiated settlement of com- between the political and parliamentary leadership from both
plex issues through diplomacy and dialogue. countries would help further cement Pakistan-Iran relations. KARACHI: Prime Minister Imran Khan in a meeting with PTI allies parliamentarians in Sindh.
PM Imran calls
Federal Cabinet
Naya Pakistan Housing Chairman Senate for
meeting on Program part of vital increasing parliamentary
May 28 projects of Govt: PM
ISLAMABAD (Online):
Prime Minister Imran Khan
ISLAMABAD (APP): Prime
Minister Imran Khan on Friday
would grow and various re-
lated industries would be pro-
exchanges with Australia
has called federal cabinet meet- said that Naya Pakistan Hous- moted. The Prime Minister ISLAMABAD (APP): Paki- people to people contacts, said plore possibilities.
ing on May 28. Four point ing Programme was a part of said interest of private sector stan attaches highest priority to a press release. He expressed his satis-
agenda will be taken into con- vital projects of the govern- in New Pakistan Housing Prog- its relations with Australia and Chairman Senate said faction that Pakistani mangoes
sideration during the meeting. ment aiming to provide per- ramme was very encouraging looking forward for increasing that Pakistan and Australia have found access to Austra-
PM called federal cabinet sonal houses to less income and added that the government the parliamentary exchanges enjoy close and cooperative lian markets. Enhanced parlia-
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Iran Dr meeting at PM office on Tues- groups of society. wanted to make the private (with Australia) to steer eco- relations. He underscored the mentary linkages would be
Muhammad Javad Zarif called on Speaker National day. Budget strategy paper for The Prime Minister stated sector partner in that regard. nomic cooperation and help need to explore new avenues helpful in opening up new vis-
Assembly Asad Qaiser. next financial year will be pre- this while chairing a meeting The private sector repre- explore new avenues for infor cooperation as trade and tas of cooperation.
sented in the meeting besides regarding launching of Naya sentatives presented various sug- creasin g bilateral t rade, economic relations were an Australian High commis-
Sub-committees of PAC approval of ECC decisions per-
taining to Kachi Kanal.
Pakistan Housing Project in
Sindh. The meeting deliberated
gestions to make New Pakistan
Housing Programme more ef-
said Ch airm an
Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani.
Sen at e important component of our
ties. “Institutional mechanism
sioner agreed with the views
of Chairman Senate and said
Talking to High Commis- exists in the form of Joint Trade that huge potential exists for
are unprecedented in Details regarding gov-
ernment properties of min-
upon start of housing projects
in various cities of Sindh for
fective. The meeting was at-
tended by Governor Sindh sioner of Australia Margaret
Adamson, chairman lauded
Committee which should meet
regularly to find ways and
enhance trade and economic
linkages.
istries and divisions will also low-income groups of the so- Imran Ismail, Federal Ministers
world: Rana Tanvir be presented in the meeting.
Implementation report on
ciety under the banner of Naya
Pakistan Housing Project.
Ali Zaidi, Faisal Vawda, Trade
Advisor Abdur Razak Dawood
Australian cooperation in edu-
cation and development sec-
means to enhance trade links,”
Sanjrani observed.
Both discussed matters of
bilateral significance besides
ISLAMABAD (APP): The to the convener when asked to current decisions of federal The Prime Minister said , Special Assistant Naeem ul tor, saying Pakistan would like He said that there was exchanging views on further
Government strongly desires to ensure their presence in the cabinet will also be presented that with start of various Haq, Akeel Karim Daidee, to extend this interaction to huge scope for initiating joint boosting cooperation. She
review audit objection raised next meeting. Secretary power in the meeting. projects under the Housing Zigham Mahmood Rizvi, Arif other areas of mutual ties, es- ventures in different sectors, thanked Chairman Senate for
on the projects of previous gov- raised an objection on contin- scheme the people of Sindh Habib, Najeeb Haroon, Aftab pecially promoting parliamen- business and investment com- warm welcome at the Parlia-
ernment, which is against the ues meetings of sub-committee
parliamentary norms in the of PAC to review audit paras
Chinese VP particularly the youth would Siddiqui, Firdous Shamim tary linkages and enhancing munity of both sides can ex- ment House.
get business and job opportu- Naqvi, Samar Ali Khan and
world, Rana Tanvir Ahmed said of ministry of energy. to arrive in nities while the economy Saleh Ahmed Farooqi. NAB approved
on Friday. “Meetings of sub-com- reference against
Islamabad
He was chairing a sub- mittee are being conducted on
committee of Public Accounts daily basis” secretary said add- on May 26
Committee to review audit ing “Please review the policy ISLAMABAD (APP): Vice
Lady who has trapped Kamran, others
KARACHI (Online): The
paras of 1999 to 2000 against if you are becoming Chairman President of China Wang
ministry of energy. At the out- PAC”. Responding to his query, Qishan will arrive here on May
Chairman NAB having Executive Board, in its meet-
ing, has approved Supplemen-
set of the meeting, addressing Rana Tanvir replied that gov- 26 (Sunday) on a three-day
the secretary ministry of power, ernment was reluctant to give official visit, the Foreign Office camera in her bag: Aitzaz tary Reference against
Kamran Michael and three
he said he has some reserva- PAC chairmanship to the op- said on Friday. Vice President LAHORE (Online): PPP stepped in, economic destabili- others in KPT society for il-
tions on the performance of the position and wanted to review Wang Qishan is the member of leader Aitzaz Ahsan has said zation also stepped in there. legally allotting three com-
ministry. He asked the secre- audit paras of projects of pre- 13thNational People’s Con- the camera was in the bag of He remarked “our soci- mercial plots in Karachi Port
tary whether all the heads of vious government therefore gress of China and Central the lady who has trapped chair- ety is heading towards terrible Trust Officers Cooperative
power distribution companies sub-committees were made. Foreign Affairs Commission - man NAB. He said this while direction and one of the rea- Housing Society after taking ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law and Jus-
are present in the meeting to However, this is unprec- a key Foreign Affairs body of addressing a press conference sons is this that we attach no bribe worth Rs110 million.
which the secretary responded edented and against the the Communist Party of China tice, Barrister Dr. Muhammad Farogh Naseem met
here Friday. importance to women. A
that all heads were not sum- democratic norms in all over (CPC). He held incidents of mo- woman is mother, sister, wife CJP to deliver with Japanese Ambassador Kuninori Matsuda at the
moned in the meeting. the world, the convener said lestations of children are occur- and daughter. But Pakistani Law Ministry.
Giving details of the visit,
Their presence in the field adding there is no precedence Foreign Office Spokesman ring. Police seems to have males’ attitude is changing
speech on 9th June
is must due to Ramadan and of seven sub committees in Muhammad Faisal said “it re- failed in curbing these inci- enormously on this count, at Cambridge Farogh Nassem
hot weather, secretary replied the past. affirmed the All-Weather Stra-
tegic Cooperative Partnership
dents. About loans from IMF
he said we are opposed to it.
He said it seems from
meeting with Indian minister University Pak can an important
No credit to PML-N between Pakistan and China”.
“The visit is in continua-
IMF says “increase the tax,
withdraw subsidy.
for external affairs that talks
have started. India will have to
Union, UK
ally of Japan in region
ISLAMABAD (Online): The
for ending power tion of high-level exchanges He went on to say if we talk on Kashmir issue. Now
Cambridge University Union
load-shedding: Ayub
between the two countries,
which have acquired an in-
eat Rs 3 billion today then our
coming generations will have to
we have to see Modi adopts
has invited . Justice Asif Saeed
what strategy.
Khan Khosa, Chief Justice of
to upgrade economy
creased momentum since the repay them. IMF record is He stated that US have
Pakistan (CJP) to deliver a ISLAMABAD (APP): Fed- He said both countries
ISLAMABAD (APP): Minis- Even 10 hour electricity was Prime Minister’s visit to China dubious throughout the world, ruined Iraq, Syria and Afghani-
speech on the 9 th of June. eral Minister for Law and Jus- can work together to improve
ter for Power Division Omar also being provided to con- in November 2018 and his par- he added. It is dubious for the stan and now it has sent its
Hon’ble Chief Justice Mr. Jus- tice Barrister Dr. Muhammad food and fishing industry in Pa-
Ayub Khan Friday said credit sumers of Tribal Electric Sup- ticipation in the 2nd Belt and very reason wherever it naval fleet in Persian gulf.
tice Asif Saeed Khosa had Farogh Naseem said that Ja- kistan, education and women
did not go to Pakistan Muslim ply Company (TESCO) by re- Road Forum in Beijing in April done his Tripos and LL.M. pan can have Pakistan as an empowerment.
League (PML-N) government moving system constraints, he 2019,” he said. According to a from the University of Cam- important ally in the region to He further said an MoU
for ending power load-shedding added. He said the credit goes Foreign Office statement, Vice bridge, UK before being called upgrade economic relations. was signed between Japan and
in the country as the past gov- to entire team of power divi- President Wang Qishan will to the Bar at the Lincoln’s Inn, The minister was talking Pakistan to help provide tech-
ernment left behind unpaid cir- sion led by Secretary Irfan Ali, call on President Arif Alvi and London. Chief Justice Khosa to the Japanese Ambassador nical internship trainings to Pa-
cular debt of Rs. 650 billion. Chief Executive Officers of Prime Minister Imran Khan. happens to be the first Pakistani to Pakistan Kuninori Matsuda kistanis in the Japanese com-
Addressing a press con- power Distribution companies ever to have been invited by who called on him at the Law panies.
ference here, the minister said and staff for their untiring ef- Security forces the Cambridge University Ministry on Thursday, said a He further said that the
the previous government did forts. He said some 3000 MW foil terrorist Union to deliver a speech in its press release. Japanese due to their shrinking
not enhance the power tariff electricity was ensured through history of 200 years. The Law Minister con- population plan to open their
despite NEPRA’s determina- removing system constraints act in Kohlu The luminaries invited in gratulated the Japanese Am- labour market to the world
tion apparently for winning gen- and controlling power theft. Independent Report the past include Sir Winston bassador on assuming charge. and Pakistanis in particular
eral elections and continued He said additional Rs.81 QUETTA: Security forces Churchill, Presidents Roosevelt He told the Ambassador that since those living in Japan are
power supply to loss making billion revenue was generated foiled terrorist act in District and Reagan the Dalai Lama, Pakistanis admire Japanese the most law abiding and
feeders resulted piling up of through recovery from private Kohlu of Balochistan and im- Senator Bernie Sanders, people and value their friend- peaceful citizens.
Rs.200 billion dues. sector during October 2018 to pounded cache of arms and Stephen Hawking, Antonin ship with Japan. Kuninori Dr. Farogh Naseem said
He said currently, there April 2019. ammunition. While addressing Scalia and Margaret Thatcher Matsuda said there are a num- Pakistanis consider the simple
was zero load-shedding on The minister said that no a press conference at Levies QUETTA: Federal Minister for Defence Production to name a few. ber of areas where both Japan way of living of the Japanese
8790 feeders during Sehar and concession would be given to Line, Kohlu, Deputy Commis- Zubaida Jalal in a meeting with Balochistan Chief and Pakistan can collaborate as very close to their religion.
Iftar and around 80 per cent power pilferers and circular sioner, Kohlu Abdullah Khosa, Minister Jam Kamal Khan. UNICEF in future in addition to Auto- He said culturally the two
feeders have been completely debt would be zero by Decem- accompanied by Assistant
Shabbar Zaidi About 600,000 mobile Industry. countries were very close.
cleared from power theft. ber 2020. Commissioner, Kohlu Abdul
Afghan children British Airways service
Evils of terrorism,
Sattar and Risaldar Major, Lev-
ies Shair Muhammad Marri, Asset declaration scheme face death through
said that on a tip-off provided
aimed at promoting malnutrition resumption to promote
corruption need to be by an informer, levies and se-
cret agency carried out joint UNITED NATIONS (APP):
Pak-UK links: Mark Filed
eradicated: Ch. Sarwar action at Makhe area of Tehsil
Mewand of District Kohlu and
documented economy Children in Afghanistan suffer-
ing from the most serious form
LAHORE (APP): Federal ration law (Benami Law) was LONDON (APP): British Commonwealth Office
LAHORE (Online): Governor to wipe out the menace of ter- seized large quantity of arms Board of Revenue (FBR) passed in 2017 but could not
of malnutrition may die, unless Minister for Asia and the Pa- about the resumption of British
Punjab Chaudhry Muhammad rorism And their facilitators. and ammunition that was to be Chairman Shabbar Zaidi said be made operational till 2019
$7 million in funding is found cific, Mark Field on Friday said Airways service to Pakistan
Sarwar has said that terrorism The whole nation is united for used for terrorist act in the Dis- on Friday the asset declaration due to lukewarm attitude of
within weeks, UNICEF said
that the launch of direct flights after a decade.
and corruption are the two that matter and has a staunch trict, however, prompt action Friday. Speaking in Geneva,
between Pakistan and United Mark Field said, “I person-
scheme was aimed at not mak- the quarters/departments con-
sides of the same coin and belief in our armed forces to of Quick Response Force of UN Children’s Fund spokes-
Kingdom (UK) would help pro- ally very much look forward to
both these evils need to be combat against terrorism. We Levies foiled a major terrotist ing money but promoting docu- cerned. However, the present person Christophe Boulierac,
mote business and trade be- using this service on my next
act by seizing large quantity of mented economy. government took an initiative likened the humanitarian situa-
eradicated. shall make this country free of arms and ammunition. tion in the war-torn country to
Speaking at a seminar on to ensure proper implementa- sides increasing links between visit to Pakistan – which I hope
He said the incident of hatred, prejudices and paro- The impounded arms in- “one of the worst disasters on
terrorism in the Holy month of chial mindsets. ‘The new amnesty scheme: A tion of the important law. the two countries. will be very soon.”
cluded one 12.7 gun, 270 roadmap to stabilizing The Urdu version of the earth”. “The launch of direct The British Minister said
Ramzan in Quetta is highly He was talking to the del- rounds of 12.7 gun, one MLG And he warned that in-
condemnable. These terrorists egation headed by vice chair- gun, 3 rounds of RPG-7, 3 economy’ organised by a pri- scheme was also issued so that flights between our two capi- that it was a demonstration of
creased violence and last tals is excellent news for both the close and strong links be-
are against the teachings of Is- man overseas commission fuse of RPG-7, one magazine vate media group here at the the common people could also year’s severe drought have left
lam, are against the basic te- Waseem Ramay, Atif of 12.7 gun and thousands of Royal Palm Country Club, he understand it in true sense, he hundreds of thousands of un- our countries, and for the many tween the two countries and a
nets of humanity and are also Chaudhry of PTI, and Awais scale rounds, said Deputy said the asset declaration added. Shabbar Zaidi said der-fives, critically vulnerable people with links to the UK symbol of the future health of
against the territorial integrity Younas at Governor House. Commissioner, Kohlu Abdullah scheme was wrongly per- banks had around four million in the west and north of the and Pakistan”, Mark Field said an historic relationship, and of
of the nation state. We will strengthen the Khosa, adding that, however, ceived as tax amnesty scheme, account holders, out of which country. “There are two million while briefing the UK the potential of the Pakistan and
But let me assure you, NAB and other institutions terrorists managed to escape as the people were not fully 3.7 million did not declare their children in the country which based group of Pakistani jour- the UK as important trading
we shall fight till our last breath equally, he said. under the cover of darkness. aware of it. The asset decla- assets in their tax returns. suffer from acute malnutrition nalists here at Foreign and partners.
Sardar Masood for a strategy to deal with

India after political ascendancy of BJP
ISLAMABAD (Online): Azad ence titled “Enduring Rivalry- tion to inventorying our own cautioned. Highlighting the state, he said.
Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Post Indian Election Scenario problem s at hom e,” AJK agen da of t h e ru lin g The President observed
President, Sardar Masood in Occupied Kashmir”. President said. The strategy, Bharatiya Janata Partyviz- that Article 35 A has substance
Khan has urged national secu- The conference Orga- he emphasized should aim to a-viz Pakistan, people of in regard to permanent resi-
rity experts and policy makers nized by Center for Global and make Pakistan secure and Kashmir and the Muslims citi- dence in the state, employment,
to come up with a strategy to Strategic Studies (CGSS) was defining its policy viz-a-viz zens of India, Khansaid acquisition of immovable pros-
deal with India for peace and also addressed by Major Gen- In dia at t he sam e tim e. Narendra Modi in his recently perity, settlement and scholar-
security in the region in the eral (Retd) Syed Khalid Amir Terming Jammu and Kash- concluded elections rallies ships. The purpose obviously is
wake of Bharatiya Janata Jaffery HI (M), President mir dispute as the root cause spearheaded a venomous anti- to radically alter the demo-
Party’s re-election to take up CGSS, former ambassador of the tensions and confron- Muslim campaign calling graphic composition of the re-
its second stint in the power. Abdul Basit, former federal tation between India and Muslims in India subversive, gion of its distinct Muslim and
“We need to go back to Minister of Law, Justice, Par- Pakistan, Khan said our po- Pakistan as an arch enemy and Kashmiri character, he pointed
the drawing board to take liamentary Affairs and Human litical and diplomatic strategy Kashmiris struggling for free- out. This kind of movement is
note of all the variables and Rights, Ahmer Bilal Soofi and on Kashmir should hinge on dom as traitors. being choreographed in con-
constants that are there and Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khan. an economically, strategi- The BJP’s 2019 mani- temporary India where
come up with a strategy to “T here should be a cally and politically strong festo has also declared intent Nathuram Godse, the assassin
ISLAMABAD: Turkey Ambassador in Pakistan Mustafa Yurdakul, Chairman safeguard the interest of our strategy to respond to all Pakistan. “If Pakistan is not to abrogate Article 370 of the founder of India, Ma-
Muslim Hands Syed Lakht Hussain are distributing food box during a cer- country,” the President said these developments that take strong, we would lose the andArticle 35 A to snatch the hatma Gandhi, is being
emony in federal capital. while addressing a confer- place in the region in addi- struggle for Kashmir,” he symbolic autonomy given to the lionizedas a patriot.
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