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K P gov t f i n a l i z e s arrangements for CPEC security force

K hyber Pak ht u n k hwa Government has finalized arrangements for establishment of a special force for protection of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Official sources told Radio Pakistan, that recruitment of personnel for the force will be started next month. The force will comprise 3, 800 personnel. Over Rs 1 billion have been allocated for this purpose. The force will provide security to CPECrelated projects, engineers and technicians working on these projects.

Pakistan aware of designs of hostile agencies, especially RAW: CJCSC

Indian troops martyr three Kashmiri youth in Tral

Indian troops, in their fresh act of state terrorism, martyred three Kashmiri youth on Saturday in Tral town of the occupied Kashmir.

Accord i ng t o K a sh m i r Media Service (KMS), the troops killed the youth during a violent siege and search operation in Wantiwen area of the town. The operation was going on till reports last came in. Meanwhile, people took to the streets in Satoora area of Tral to protest against the army operation. Indian police and troops used teargas to disperse the protesters. Massive clashes broke out between the protesters and the forces’ personnel in the area.

I n d e p e n d e nc e D ay celebrations begin

The 70 year celebrations of Independence Day of Pakistan have started with the launch of official logo of the celebrations. The logo was launched at an impressive ceremony held at Pakistan National Council of the Arts in Islamabad. Addressing the ceremony, Minister of State of Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said that the theme of celebrations is promotion of the cultural diversity of the country. She said that the celebrations that will continue by the end of this year and will include culture of all the provinces, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit Baltistan.

Bikers’ humiliation by Islamabad police goes unchecked

Islamabad police has adopted a policy to humiliate bikers in the federal capital, as almost every biker is forced to stop at several pickets and face humiliation and embarrassment. The bikers are not allowed to leave, regardless of any emergency, until they grease the palms of venal police officials.

Pakistan says efforts being made to resolve regional, int’l issues through peaceful means

Pakistan has said that efforts are being made to resolve regional and international issues th rough peacef ul means. This was stated

by Pakistan’s Per manent Representative to the United Nations Maleeha Lodhi during meeting with Ambassador of El Salvador Ruben Ignacio Zamora in New York. Maleeha Lodhi also apprised him about human rights violations in occupied Kashmir and peace efforts of Pakistan to resolve the lingering issue through dialogue. Earlier, Dr. Maleeha Lodhi had a meeting with the Permanent Representative of Guyana, Rudolph Michael and discussed with him matters pertaining to common interest.

K A R ACH I — Chai r ma n Joi nt C h iefs of St a f f C o m m i t t e e (C J C S C ) General Zubair Mahmood Hayat said Pakistan is fully aware of the designs of hostile agencies, especially

RAW, against the country.

Addressing the passing out parade of cadets at Pakistan Naval Academy in Karachi, he said, “Indian intelligence is operating from Afghanistan to stoke unrest

and instability in the country and sabotage the multibillion dollar China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project.”

The Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee said, “We are com mitted to tackle these threats through synergetic effor ts.” He categorically stated that, “The country is capable to beat back the designs of enemies.” General Zubair said, “Role of Pakistan is vital to regional solutions.

Attempts to coerce and isolate it have failed in the past and will also meet the same fate in future. Pakistan seeks peaceful coexistence with all its neighbors. Peace and stability in Afghanistan is fundamental to peace in Pakistan.”

About anti-terror operations, the CJCSC said, “Pakistan is determined to wipe out the curse of ter rorism.

Pakistan’s security forces alongwith the law enforcement agencies are playing a crucial role in tackling external state sponsored elements operating through local proxies, hunting down

terrorists and dismantling their networks across the country.” “Our response in the military operations paradigm like the ongoing operation Radd-ul-Fasaad is not merely military campaigns but are concepts demonstrating national resolve, resilience, and commitment,” General Zubair Hayat said.

Referring to the role of Pakistan Navy, General Zubair said, “The nation is proud of its sea defenders, who have played a pivotal role in defense of the country, anti-terror and anti-piracy operations.” He pointed out that, “Modern navy is important to address the challenges of maritime security, which has assumed added significance due to the CPEC.” He said, “The government is cognizant of the requirements of Pakistan navy and providing it the resources to meet its current and future needs.”

Commenting on Kashmir issue, he said, “Pakistan views with great concern the gross atrocities being committed by India in Occupied Kashmir.”

Uzbekistan—A new system of ensuring peace and tranquility President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted w it h act iv it ies of t he Security department of the Main department of internal affairs of Tashkent city.

Radical reforms are being implemented in the system of internal affairs of our country. At the initiative of the head of our state, a new system providing accommodation of preventive officers in the makhalla, where they are working, their close interaction with citizens’ gatherings is being created.

Employees of internal affairs bodies are provided with housing, cars and modern technical means. Modern information and communication technologies are being introduced into the sphere, which plays an important role in strengthening peace and tranquility, and in protecting public order. A single fiber-optic network is being created. It connects all the main points of internal affairs bodies.

On July 8, the head of the state during his visit to

Namangan region held a dialogue with employees of Khiva district department of internal affairs of Khorezm region in the office of prevention inspector of “Orzu” makhalla in Namangan, through a videoconference.

The Security department of the Main department of internal affairs of the city of Tashkent also uses modern information and communication technologies for ensuring public safety.

“Safe city” situation control center is being organized in the main department.

The Center will control and coordinate actions of road safety, fire safety, security services, patrol service and other services using geoinformation technologies.

This work will be carried out with the help of outdoor video surveillance and modern signaling equipment installed in markets, educational and medical institutions, hotels, in the streets and other public places.

This will help to prevent and promptly solve crimes

and offenses. The system of ensuring peace and tranquility must meet today’s requirements, said the head of our state. For organizing of an effective work it is necessary to master its capabilities to perfection and gradually introduce it into practice. The President of our country noted the need of approbation of this control center in two years,

increasing the knowledge of employees of internal affairs in information technologies, training relevant personnel in Tashkent university of information technologies named after Muhammad al-Khorazmiy and Inha university in Tashkent, coordinating the system and introducing it in all the cities of our country.—uza.uz

WA S H I N G T O N Ambassador Aizaz Chaudhry said Islam is a religion of peace, love and tolerance and those who commit horrible crimes and inflict suffering upon innocent people in the name of religion, do not present a true picture of Islam.

He was addressing a distinguished gathering at an annual dinner of Al-QalamAcademy here in Virginia.

The Ambassador underscored that we all should strive hard to create a peaceful world and key

to achieving this most desired goal is to impart modern quality education to our youth. Ambassador Chaudhar y emphasized that to inculcate high moral values, Islam stresses upon all human beings to get education.

A mbassador Chaud h r y also urged the Pakistani - American community to have full ownership of these values and act as a bridge between country of their residence and country of their origin. He said that it was heartening to note that Pakistani community

is taking keen interest in establishing educational institutions that will help the young Pakistani Americans to get modern education and become useful part of the American society.

The Ambassador further said Pakistani American community is already playing a very significant role in various fields of life in the US. -DNA

Islam is religion of peace, love, tolerance: Aizaz Chaudhry

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Pakistani forces launch major offensive against terrorists in Khyber region

Pakistan Army launched today Operation Khyber-IV in Rajgal Valley of Khyber Agency along the Pak-Afghan border to clear the area of terrorism.

T his was an nou nced by D i r e c t o r G e n e r a l I nt e r Services Public Relations Major General Asif Ghafoor in Rawalpindi on Sunday afternoon.

He said DA’ISH has increased its influence on the Afghan side and objective behind the operation is to check their cross border intrusion to carryout terrorist activities on our side of the border.

The DG said one division troops with the support of PAF are taking part in the operation. He said Rajgal Valley is the toughest terrain in FATA. He said international border with Afghanistan will be fully secured to check infiltration of terrorists and to destroy their hideouts in our side of the border.Asif Ghafoor

said that about 500 families had been living in this area, which are currently staying at safer places as Temporarily Displaced Persons. He said due to effective security operations in the tribal belt, incidents of terrorism have reasonably been declined in the country.

Turning to Operation Raddul-Fasaad, the ISPR Chief said 46 major operations and over 9,000 intelligence based operations were launched, while over 1,500 joint check posts were established across Pakistan.

Commenting on security situation in Karachi, he said incidents of terrorism have declined by 98 percent.

Elaborating situation on the Line of Control, Asif Ghafoor said India is committing massive ceasefire violations on LOC to divert world attention from the grave human rights violations and indigenous struggle of Kashmiris in the

Occupied Kashmir.

To a question, he said the Army Chief will take a final decision on the appeal of Indian spy Kulbhushan Jhadav at the earliest. He assured that the decision of the Army Chief will be based on justice.

Making a statement on situation in Afghanistan, Asif Ghafoor said Afghan forces are losing its hold over the areas under its control. He said Afghan forces will have to strengthen its footprints on its soil to check the influence of terrorist outfits like DA’ISH. He said Pakistan has also decided to fence its entire border with Afghanistan and first phase of fencing is underway.

He said we will also ensure physical and technical surveillance of the fence. He said Pakistan believes in an open door policy with Afghanistan.

He clarified that Pakistan does not approve boots on ground of any country on its soil.

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Pir Chinasi is a tourist spot located 30 kilometers (19 mi) east of Muzaffarabad city, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan on the top of hills at an elevation of 2,900 metres (9,500 ft). The mountain peak has gained large fame for its ziyarat of a famous Saint Pir Chinasi Known as Pir Sayed Hussain shah Bukhari.

Info Minister Maryam Aurangzeb launches 70th Independence Celebration

ISLA M A BA D — Logo for the 70th Independence Celebration launched by State Minister for Information & Broadcasting Maryam Aurangzeb, Federal Minister for Railway Khawaja Saad Raf ique a n Advisor to Prime Minister on National Heritage Irfan Saddiqui here at the PNCA Auditorium Islamabad, the completion was announced in April,

2017 inviting Pakistani from all over the world. About 400 entries from 200 artists were received, the designs were judged by the competent jury team. Maryam Aurangzeb while launching the logo expressed her satisfaction at the progress and achievements of Pakistan. We have to introduce to educate our youth about the history and culture of Pakistan and

to make them proud of their country, she added.

The culture plays a very vital role in bringing nations of the world close to each other.

She also declared the plans of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting for 70th celebration of Independence of Pakistan. She congratulated the winners of the competition Saba Zaman who is a BSc student of NUST University,

Saad Rafique also highlighted the role of youth in making Pakistan prosperous. He urged the youth to work hard for the future of Pakistan. We are proud of our people as Pakistanis are playing leading role in all sphere of life all over the world. Irfan Saddiqui appreciated the contribution of culture institutions for projecting Pakistani art and culture at home and abroad.

Jamal Shah DG, PNCA while explaining the logo competition said that government is making special efforts in promoting art and artists of the country, he also spoke about cultural caravan which well started from Urumqi, China from and well end at Gawadar Pakistan. This cultural caravan will consist of artists, film makers, artisans, singer, anthropologists and journalists.

Haider Rasool becomes first Pakistani hockey umpire to supervise 100 matches Haider Rasool has become country’s first ever international hockey umpire to complete a century of supervising international hockey matches. He gained this unique distinction of standing in his 100th match during hockey world league in Johannesburg, South Africa on Thursday, said the information made available to media. Before the start of the Hockey World League match Germany and South Africa Haider received the Golden Whistle from the FIH. The golden whistle is awarded to umpires on completing 100 senior international matches.

Haider a former national goal keeper also attended quite a few national camps including the one for the World Cup 1998. He started to blow

whistle on domestic circuit in 2002 and next year attended an umpiring seminar conducted by the Asian Hockey Federation in the Malaysian city of Ipoh. He umpired his first tournament outside Pakistan: 2nd edition of the Indian Premier League, in 2004. Declared ‘International Umpire’ in 2005 by the FIH. First Junior International To u r n a m e nt (6 - Na t io n i n Malaysia) i n 20 05.

First Senior International To u r n a m e n t (MIA International Challenge, Singapore) in August 2005.

For Haider, it has been a story of the rise and rise since then.

Af ter umpiring quite a few regional qualifiers and invitational tournaments, where he got good reports by the tournaments’ Umpire

Managers, Haider was promoted to the ‘Promising Umpires’ list of the FIH in Feb, 2008. This enabled him to stand, among others, in continental tournaments like the Pan Am Championships (2008) and the Asian Games (2010) as well as other high profile events such as the Junior World Cup 2009 and the Commonwealth Games 2010. Again, his consistently high quality performance got him excellent evaluations, and Haider Rasool became a ‘Grade 1’ international umpire in Dec 2010. This up gradation enabled him to stand in the Champions Trophy’s editions.

Next step up was the ‘World Development Panel’ in 2013, a notch below the World Panel (the top most tier). He

was among the reserves for the Olympics in 2012 and 2016. Haider is very hopeful to blow whistle in the 2018 World Cup and also to be promoted to the World Panelsoon. “I am very delighted to stand in my 100th international match and I am thankful to Allah Almighty for giving me this honour”, Haider told media. He attributes his success as an international hockey umpire to his country. “I am thankful to Pakistan Hockey Federation for extending help and support to me toachieve a milestone in my hockey career to have supervised one hundred international matches”, he said.

WA S H I N G T O N — A United States news agency reported that administration of Facebook has turned down Pakistan’s demand of linking opening of new accounts with mobile number citing issue of users’ rights. On meeting with Pakistani officials, Facebook

Spokesperson said that his organization put forth concer ns over ongoing cases in Pakistani courts.

It should be recalled that Pakistan Telecommunication Au t h o r it y ( P TA) h a d requested Facebook to link opening of accounts with telephone numbers. “Mobile

numbers are verified through biometric verification system in the country. Currently, Facebook accounts are being opened through an email. The issue of fake accounts could be overcome if all existing accounts are verified with phone numbers,” a PTA official told.

At present, opening of Facebook account merely requires email verification.

Moreover, PTA had received over 6000 online complaints which were reviewed and 357 accounts were blocked over presence of blasphemous content.–DNA

Spanish, European Parliaments urged to take notice of HR violations in IOK M A DR I D — P r e sid e nt Azad Jamu and Kashmir (AJK) Masood Khan on Saturday urged Spanish Parliament and European Parliament to take notice of the serious human rights violations in the Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK).

In a meeting with Senator Oscar Lopez, Secretary International Relations and Spokesman of the Socialist Party of the Spain, Masood said, “A whole nation, who has yet to decide its future, is being brutalised by India as retaliation for its aspiration for freedom and self-determination.”

He demanded that, “India should be held accountable for its crimes against humanity in the Indian O c c u p i e d K a s h m i r.”

Senator Oscar Lopez said,

on President Masood Khan and expressed concern over the continuing tensions in South Asia and the human rights situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

“The situation in Kashmir was worrying and the human rights of the people of Kashmir must be respected and protected.

Lawmakers in the Spanish Parliament were already seized of the situation and would cooperate in the efforts to ameliorate it.”

Meanwhile, Pablo Yanez, Head of the International Cooperation of the political party Ciudadanos, called

Spanish leaders underlined the need for dialogue between India and Pakistan to address the longstanding issue of Jammu and Kashmir and contribute to peace and security. Sardar Masood Khan said that the people of Kashmir appreciate attention of Spanish Parliament and Spanish Members of European Parliament to the human rights and humanitarian

crisis in Kashmir.

Later in the day, the President of Azad Kashmir also br iefed editor ial boards of leading Spanish newspapers, El Pais and ABC, about the killings, torture, blindings, and incarcerations in the Indian Occupied Kashmir and urged the European media to highlight the atrocities in IOK. He also address addressed a gathering of Pakistani and Kashmiri communit y hosted by Pakistan’s Ambassador to Spain, Rafat Mahdi.

Peace in S Asia not possible without lasting solution of Kashmir dispute: Masood Khan MADRID—President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Sardar Masood Khan on Saturday said that peace in South Asia is not possible without a lasting solution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. Addressing at the Elcano Royal Institute in Madrid, he said, “South Asian security faced many challenges and risks including nuclear and conventional race, terrorism and extremism, poverty and economic underdevelopment, climate change, and fair distribution of waters, but the most daunting challenge was nonresolution of the Kashmir.”

The President said, “India’s posture of non-engagement of Kashmir and its systemic violations of human rights in the Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK) are fraught with most serious risks for peace and security in South

Asia.”

The President said, “Kashmir could be a trigger for a wider and more disastrous conflict in the region, as in the past it has been the cause of war - cassus beli - for four wars between India and Pakistan.” Sardar Masood Khan clarified that, “The Kashmir dispute is not about secession of a province of India like Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Assam or Bengal, but the right to self-determination of the people of Jammu and Kashmir who never became part of India. They have yet to exercise their will under the auspices of the United Nations.” In the meantime, and instantly, he demanded that, “The ongoing massive violations of human rights in Kashmir should come to an end, emphasising that, despite severe restrictions,

international human rights NGOs had gathered damning evidence of killings, bringing, rape and enforced disappearances in Kashmir.

These crime are being committed everyday with impunity.”

Responding to a question, Sardar Masood Khan said, “Kashmir Pandits had not been ethnically cleansed from Kashmir by Kashmiri Muslims. In fact, there are historical bonds between Pandit and Muslim communities. The exodus of Pandits was masterminded and executed by Indian occupation authorities to demonise and paint Kashmiris are bigots and terrorised.

Nothing could be further from the truth. The State of Jammu and Kashmir had diversity and all segments would live harmoniously once the Indian occupation

is termination.” For a way forward, Sardar Masood Khan suggested a proactive role by the UN in resolving the Kashmir dispute, resumption of engagement between India and Pakistan, demilitarisation of the IOK, elaboration of nuclear and conventional confidence building measures, strengthening of regional cooperation, and a better use of the additional space created by the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.

Masood Khan said, “India should stop using waters flowing from Jammu and Kashmir as a weapon of war. The Indus Water Treaty, he said, should be implemented faithfully and fairly; and waters should benefit all.”

Security Council extends mandate of UN Iraq Mission for one year

Palestine denounces ongoing closure of Al-Aqsa mosque

Poland MPs back controversial judiciary bill

Turkish PM to Propose Extending Emergency Rule by 3-months

UN Security Council has unanimously extended the mandate of UN political mission in Iraq till July 31, next year. It called on the Iraqi government to continue providing security and logistic support to UN presence on the ground. The mission expressed support for Iraq’s development efforts on political, electoral and humanitarian levels.

Palestine has denounced the ongoing closure of Al-Aqsa mosque compound, calling it a violation of their religious freedoms. Al-Aqsa remained closed on Saturday, a day after a deadly shooting attack outside an entrance to the holy site in occupied East Jerusalem.

Palestinian Authority’s minister of religious affairs Sheikh Yusuf Idis said the freedom to worship is a right.

Polish parliament has approved a bill to give MPs and the justice minister the power to appoint judges without consulting judicial circles. Opposition parties and human rights groups say this would erode the independence of the judiciary. The governing Law and Justice party says the reforms are needed because the judiciary is corrupt and serves only the elite.

Turkey’s Prime Minister Binali Yildirim has said he plans to extend emergency rule imposed in the country after an attempted coup on July 15 last year by another three months. He made these comments at a briefing to media representatives in the capital Ankara ahead of official commemorations of the coup anniversary to be observed.

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Pakistan has a strong potential, high quality resources and an excellent strategic location, Dercon

Professor Stefan Dercon addressed a seminar today at Pa k ist a n i n st it ute of Development Econom ics (PIDE) on the Economic Transformation in Pakistan.

Dercon is a Professor of Econom ic Policy at t he University of Oxford. The seminar was organized by the CPEC centre of excellence as part of their engagement initiative to build a dialogue on various aspects of economy in Pakistan. The federal secretary Planning, Development & Reforms Ministry Shoaib Siddiqui stated that nations build their own destiny by working hard to achieve their targets. He expressed a sense of optimism in the economic prospects of Pakistan and said that the country has already begun its journey towards the path to development. He thanked PIDE for their work and stressed the need for this type of dialogue and for research so that economic corridors can translate into socioeconomic growth. While commenting on the growth indicators of Pakistan, Dercon said that the Pakistan has a huge potential for growth. He suggested that the private sector will lead the road to development with support from the government of Pakistan.

He was also impressed by the optimistic surge in the social sector of Pakistan.

Dercon has an interest in

applying microeconomics and statistics to problems of development and also consults with DFID as their chief economist.

During the seminar, he talked at length about the assessment of Pakistan`s economic issues and offered advice for a robust economic development for Pakistan. While talking to the audience, Dercon stressed on the need for inclusive development in Pakistan and offered the ingredients for success for a developing economy like Pakistan. These ingredients include a vibrant private sector growth to absorb job seekers and a well-functioning social sector as a pre-requisite to development. This involves an outcome oriented industry encouraged by dialogue and discussion around economic prospects. Dercon further said, “Sustained growth and development requires not just hard infrastructure, but also the appropriate ‘soft’ infrastructure. One precondition is peace and stability: without this, no investor will invest for the long-term. The economy would benefit tremendously from peace with neighbours – it would open up untold economic investment and trade opportunities.”

Speaking about the need for structural change in the economy, Dercon said that Pakistan has a strong potential, high quality resources and an excellent strategic

location but it will only climb the product ladder by investing in soft infrastructure. While he expressed confidence in the infrastructure development in Pakistan, he suggested a parallel model of investing in the social sector to actually reap the results.

Lastly, he commented on the concept of historical context as an important element while determining the development framework. Pakistan wants to grow and replicate the South East Asian economies, but it should rather adapt to its own historical content and follow its own unique economic model to reap results. Responding to a question, he said that peace within the region and an increased interconnectivity is indeed the road to development while the government must also focus on investing in the soft infrastructure.

D r Sh a h id R a sh id , t he Executive Director CPEC Centre of Excellence, also commented on the subject by saying that the centre is working extensively to encourage dialogue between the government and stakeholders.

He further added that input from independent analysts and internationally renowned economists is quite useful for the economy of Pakistan.

Vice Chancellor AsadZaman concluded the event by adding a few of his own insights on the economic transformation in Pakistan. He suggested that Pakistan must also focus on character building of the citizens alongside ensuring inclusive development. He argued that ensuring growth will further lead towards an improvement in human index indicators which will pave way for holistic development in Pakistan.

Japan’s Kagawa extends Dortmund deal to 2020

Japan international midfielder Shinji Kagawa has extended his contract with Borussia Dortmund until 2020, the German club said. “We’re very pleased that Shinji will play for us for another three seasons,” Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said as the club arrived in Tokyo on Friday on its pre-season tour. “Shinji identifies with our club, the city and the fans. He’s also an important role model for our young team.”

Turkey’s Erdogan plans Gulf visit to discuss Qatar dispute Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan, Qatar’s staunch regional ally in its dispute with Gulf Arab neighbors, hopes to visit the Gulf soon to discuss efforts to resolve the crisis, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cut ties with Qatar on June 5 over allegations it funds terrorist groups and is allying with their arch-foe Iran. Qatar denies the accusations.

Blair says EU would level with UK on mass migration

European Union leaders would accept tightening up immigration rules to accomodate Britain, so the option of the UK staying in the bloc should remain open, former prime minister Tony Blair said Saturday.

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PTA to foster bilateral trade relations between Pakistan, Indonesia JAKARTA—The upcoming review under the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) discussion provides a good opportunity between Pakistan and Indonesia to foster bilateral trade relations and both the countries have assured positive consideration on these matters. This was the outcome of the first meeting of Bilateral Consultative Forum between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan held in Jakarta, said a statement issued by the Foreign Office.

Pakistani delegation was led by Syed Zulfiqar Gardezi, Additional Secretary (Asia Pacific), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan whereas the Indonesian side was led by Desra Percaya, Director General for Asia Pacific and African Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Gardezi also held a meeting with Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs A M Fachir. Separately, he held discussions with Hirubalan V P, Deputy Secretary

General ASEAN on ways to enhance PakistanASEAN engagement. The Forum reviewed the whole spectrum of bilateral relations including political, defence, security, economy and consular matters and it was agreed to translate the existing goodwill into concrete measures. The two sides discussed increased high level exchanges over the coming months. To increase people to people contacts, easing visa regime to facilitate exchanges was emphasised.

Both countries underscored their commitment to continue strengthening bilateral relations especially through the mechanism of Consultative Forum, Joint Commission, Joint Working Group on Counter-terrorism and Policy Planning Dialogue. It was agreed to hold the Second Meeting of Bilateral Consultative Forum at a mutually convenient date in Pakistan during 2018. Besides reviewing the current state of bilateral relations, both sides exchanged views on

Erdoğan calls on western leaders to choose between Turkey and terrorism

ANKARA—President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan asked western leaders to make a choice between Turkey and terrorist organizations. Erdoğan wrote that there is “no way to sugarcoat this betrayal of Turkey’s friendship,” adding that it is incompatible with bilateral relations and fundamental values alike. “Today, western leaders have a choice between standing in solidarity with terrorists or regaining the favor of the Turkish people,” he said.

The president underlined that the thwarting of the coup marked a “turning point in the history of democracy,” adding that it would be a source of hope and inspiration for all people who live under a

dictatorship. He also slammed western leaders for not fully appreciating the significance of what happened in Turkey on July 15, 2016. “Instead of expressing solidarity with my countrymen, a number of western governments and institutions opted to wait and see how the crisis would play out,” Erdoğan said. “Their hypocrisy and double standards deeply disturbed the Turkish people, who risked everything to defend freedom,” he added.

In his article, the president also stressed the importance of bringing Fetullah Gülen and his followers to justice, saying evidence proves they were behind the foiled coup.

It “isn’t just important for

Turkey but for democracy everywhere,” Erdoğan said.

“Our goal is to prosecute criminals to the full extent of the law while building our country’s resilience to future attacks.” According to the Turkish government, the Gülenist Teror Group (FETÖ) and its U.S.-based leader Gülen orchestrated the defeated coup of July 15, 2016, which led to the death of 250 people and injured nearly 2,200 others. FETÖ is accused of being behind a long-running campaign to overthrow the state through the infiltration of Turkish institutions, particularly the military, police, and judiciary.

regional and global issues including South Asia and the ASEAN region and expressed satisfaction on cooperation at various multilateral fora. The Pakistan side highlighted the issues in relations with India particularly its continued gross human rights violations in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.—DNA

‘Pakistan Zindabad’ found written on walls of India D E WA S — U n i d e n t i f i e d persons wrote ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ on the walls of an under-construction slaughter house and left a piece of green cloth in Tonkkhurd of Dewas district, the Indian media reported last day. Tension spread in the area when messages hailing Pakistan were found on the walls of a slaughter house being constructed by the local civic body in the outskirts of the Indian town. “Unidentified persons wrote the message ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ on the walls of the under-construction slaughter house with a brick and left behind a green cloth. Soon after the matter came to [the] fore, civic body authorities wiped it clean,” Tonkkhurd police station in-charge Jaygopal Choukse said.

Police have booked unknown persons for spreading enmity among communities under Section 153-A of the IPC, he said. “The perpetrators had drawn a kite, moon and stars with the message. It also carried the name ‘MIM’

indicating at an organization,” Choukse said. “The word ‘MIM’ and kite (election symbol) indicated at Telangana-based All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen or AIMIM headed by MP Asaduddin Owaisi,” he said.

The green cloth found on the spot was not a portion of flag, it has been seized by the police. The police, who consider it to be an act of a miscreant attempting to disturb harmony, have launched a fullscale investigation into the matter. “We have zoomed in on some suspects and are getting their phone call details,” Choukse said. Soon after the matter came to fore, a delegation of residents submitted a memorandum in the name of the president, to Sonkutchh SDM Neeraj Khare and tehsildar KL Tiwari. The residents termed the incident an attempt to disturb communal harmony and sought immediate action against the accused. Choukse also called a meeting of local peace committee to ensure that calm prevails.

Iran, EU launch first nuclear safety project

Iran and the European Union (EU) have launched a joint project to cooperate on nuclear safety programs. Director of EU nuclear safety unit Olivier Luycks and director of Iran’s nuclear safety center, Hojjatollah Salehi, officially announced the start of the 2.85-million-U.S.-dollar project in Tehran.

OIC condemns Israel’s closure of al-Aqsa Mosque

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has strongly condemned Israel’s closure of the al-Aqsa Mosque as a crime against Muslims. OIC Secretary General Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen in a statement termed the closure of Al Aqsa as an attack on the rights and freedom of Palestinians to practice their religious rites. He called on the international community to act immediately to deter repeated Israeli attacks against Islamic and Christian holy sites in occupied East Jerusalem.

Turkey Blocks German Lawmakers to Visit Soldiers at Air Base

Turkey has refused to allow German lawmakers to visit their soldiers serving at a Turkish air base near the town of Konya. Defense spokesperson for the Social Democrats party in German government Rainer Arnold said Chancellor Angela Merkel must now take the necessary steps to ensure lawmakers can soon visit the soldiers in Konya. Ankara’s earlier refusal to let lawmakers visit

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Cottage industrial zones along CPEC suggested ISLAMABAD —President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF), Mian Zahid said government should plan cottage industrial zones along CPEC to improve productivity, exports and employment. Steps from promotion of SMEs and cottage industry can reduce poverty and bailout country from the economic problems, he said.

Mian Zahid Hussain said that majority of the population comprise of women therefore they should be included in the national mainstream to ensure rapid progress.

Cottage industry, small traders and women entrepreneurs should be given more attention to ensure rapid development,

he said adding that cottage industrial zones must be established across the country and along CPEC. He informed that that over ninety six percent businesses fall in the category of cottage industry and small businesses but this sector is neglected which is not in line with the national economic interests. How Pakistan can become a successful economic model when cottage industry, small traders and women feel side-lined, he said, adding that government should revisit some policies governing these sectors.

There are 1.5 billion poor in Asia of which 660 million are very poor while the majority of world’s poor lives in Saarc

region that can be lifted out of poverty by policy intervention which is being awaited since long. He said that reasons behind rampant poverty among women is unfriendly attitude of policymakers, gender inequality, lack of education, absence of required skills and credit facilities, cultural constraints and apathy towards the critically important SMEs sector. The business leader asked the government to focus on health, education, technical skills, infrastructure development, and facilitate cross-border trade to ensure additional benefits worth billions of dollars that can ensure economic progress and peace.—DNA

Sindh govt, Swedish firm sign accord for vehicle inspection K A R ACHI—Sind h Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that most of road accidents occur due to poor condition of vehicles and this is one of the key issues his government aims to resolve by establishing Modernized Vehicle Inspection and Certification System for all types of vehicles in the province. This he said while addressing a signing ceremony of the Concession Agreement signed between Si nd h Tra nspor t depa r tment and a Swedish firm Opus Inspection for Vehicle Inspection & Certification System (VICS) here at the CM House, said a statement issued.

The ceremony was attended by Sindh Chief Secretary Rizwan Memon , P&D Chai r ma n Mohammed Waseem, Principal Secretary to CM Sohail Rajput, Secretary Finance Hassan Naqvi, representatives of Swedish Company and others.

He said that presently there were approximately 4.78 million vehicles including 2.98 million motorcycles registered in Sindh. The presence of unfit vehicles on roads is not only causing environmental pollution but also causing road accidents, he said. Murad said that the sole purpose of the project was to ensure the safety of people as the death in many road accidents were caused by decrepit vehicles.

Adding that under the project the well-equipped Motor Vehicle Inspection (MVI) Centers would be established in fixed as well as mobile form at divisional or district levels to ensure the soundness of vehicles. He further said that the commercial vehicles of all ages and other vehicles having a life of more than 5 years would have to get fitness certificate from Motor Vehicle Inspection (MVI) Wing through scientific

inspection, he said. Murad said that this would reduce noise pollution through controlled proactive vehicle inspections.

It was bound to promote green environment by controlling vehicular emissions.

The project would improve service delivery and transparency in vehicle inspections and it would increase citizen confidence in the transportation infrastructure and develop employment opportunities.

Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said that the government was sincere in its efforts to preserve not only the environment but also lives of the people. The VICS project would be a revolutionary step in the field of Road Safety and Environmental protection. The concession agreement was signed by provincial Secretary Transpor t Abdul Raheem Soomro and Vice President of Opus Mr James E Stand.

IT Labs in KP give young girls access to a digital marketplace of ideas and products

Abbottabad – Most schools in Pakistan deliver academic education and leave out digital literacy. In two schools in Abbatoabad two state-of-the-art Information Communication Technology (ICT) labs are being inaugurated by local MPAs – MalihaAsghar Khan and Nargis Ali. Pakistan is the 20th largest nation in terms of Internet users in the world. However, the tool is utilized by only 18% of the population. Women and girls are a miniscule part of this percentage. KP Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is working towards changing that dismal development indicator. They are doing this by ensuring that graduates of their education

system are equipped with necessary IT skills so they can be not just educated but marketable. Linking academia with industry.

“We have to start early and ensure that our education structure prepares students for the 21stcentaury,” said MPA MalihaAsghar Khan.

Young girl students of Government Girls Higher Secondary School No. 2 and Jhangi typed away displaying the recent coding skills they learned. If all goes according to plan, these girls will be able to create websites and applications by the time they graduate high school, or at the least understand the basics. This is even more crucial in a province like KP where women’s mobility is limited. “These

IT Labs in our schools are a significant step towards modern education. Not only schools’ students but community women will also be benefiting from these labs in the afternoon classes, this way both mothers and their children will receive computer education”said MPA Nargis Ali. In the evenings the labs are opened to the wider community of women who want to learn to connect to the web, build an identity and get acquainted with crucial information on health or educational opportunities, for instance. There are going to be 500 newly established IT labs across KP schools and out of these half of them will be ingirls education institutions.

Smart’ money moving to ‘green’ financing: UN report NEW YORK—Even though investments towards sustainable development in developing countries have fallen short by nearly $2.5 trillion each year, emerging financial products and encouraging policies illustrate that both public and private sectors are serious about correcting that trend, the United Nations environment arm has said. In its new report on green finance, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has noted that the G20 and other countries have taken huge strides over the last year towards mobilizing public resources and private capital needed to make sustainable

development and climate action a reality.

“The world has committed to creating a better future for people and planet. But we will not be able to achieve [this] vision without the global financial system using its capital to fuel the transformation,” said the Executive Director of UNEP, Erik Solheim, in a statement announcing the findings. “This new research shows encouraging progress in this regard. From a record number of new green finance measures to ambitious plans for green finance hubs, we are seeing the smart money move to green financing,” he added.

IMF cuts Brazil growth estimate for 2018 WASHI NGTON —Brazil’s economy appears to have turned a corner, but political uncertainty is on the rise, prompting the International Monetary Fund on Thursday to cut its 2018 growth forecast for the recession-hit country. The recovery is likely to be “subdued” because “a recent rise in political uncertainty has cast a shadow over the outlook,” the fund said in its annual review of the Brazilian economy.

The IMF now forecasts growth rise to 0.3 percent this year -a slight increase from the 0.2 percent estimate in April, and a dramatic improvement over the 3.6 percent contraction

last year. But the IMF cut the growth outlook for 2018 to 1.3 percent from 1.7 percent in its April report. The economy is expected to expand by two percent in 2019 and subsequent years. “Brazil’s deep recession appears close to an end,” the report said, acknowledging the “ambitious reform agenda” of President Michel Temer’s government. But Temer is battling for his political survival after being charged with taking bribes.

The IMF cautioned that “the government’s ability to deliver on social security reform, a necessary step toward securing fiscal sustainability, has

become more uncertain -- and, with national elections scheduled for 2018, the window for legislative action is closing.”

The IMF prepared its report before the Brazilian Senate this week passed sweeping and controversial labor reforms, which allow companies and workers to negotiate agreements on certain issues, end compulsory union dues and give firms more flexibility on work hours and vacations for employees. Temer has said Brazil’s economy faces a meltdown without severe fiscal discipline and belt tightening, and succeeded in getting Congress to pass a 20-year freeze on spending increases.

Pakistan offers excellent opportunities for foreign investors as a result of CPEC: Vitaly ISLAMABAD—Minister of Industry of Belarus, Vitaly Vovk on Friday said that Pakistan offers excellent opportunities for foreign investors especially as a result of China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

“Belarusian investors can make use of the incentives provided by the Government of Pakistan and can get benefit from the Special Economic Zones (SEZs),” he said while talking to Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rais Ghulam Murtaza Khan Jatoi at his residence in Islamabad. Jatoi welcomed the delegation and stated that, “This visit is reflective of the increasing ties between Pakistan and Belarus and will

certainly provide impetus to further expand bilateral relations in various sectors especially economic, trade and commerce, investment and other areas of mutual interest.”

Vitaly Vovk said, “Bilateral relations between Pakistan and Belarus have progressed rapidly over the last two years and will grow further with time. The two countries have immense potential for economic and commercial relations and the current trade volume could be substantially enhanced.” The Federal Minister for Industries and Production also appraised Vitaly Vovk about the arrival of business delegation from Belarus in Pakistan to explore mutual beneficial business

opportunities through business to business deals with Pakistani counterparts.

Vitaly Vovk informed Jatoi about important business agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) that are expected to be signed between Pakistan and Belarus. Ghulam Murtaza Jatoi said, “These agreements and MoUs will not only strengthen and enhance the bilateral ties between the two countries but will also provide innumerable business and investment opportunities to the business communities of both countries.”

Australian expertise to strengthen Pakistani providers of TVET: Juszczyk ISLA M A BA D —Acting Aust ralian High Commissioner Jurek Juszczyk said that Australia’s expertise will strengthen the capacity of key public and private sector providers of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Pakistan. “Australia’s TVET sector is based on a partnership between government and industry and there are currently four million students enrolled in Australia’s training system,” he said while addressing a reception for 18 Pakistani private and public sector Australia Awardees who will undertake a short course in Australia on TVET policy and management. Juszczyk congratulated the

Australia Awards recipients noting that Australia was recognised as a global leader in TVET policy and management.

The Awardees will participate in a three-week course, ‘Strengthening of TVET: Policy and Management’, which will be delivered by the Queensland University of Technology. The course will also include site visits and key meetings in Brisbane and Canberra. Executive Director of the Pakistan National Vocational and Technical Training Commission, Zulfiqar Ahmad Cheema, and Farah Hamid, Secretary Industries, Commercial and Technical Education,

Ashgabat 2017 announces Turkmenistan Airlines partnership for 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games

The 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games Executive Com mit tee is excited to announce that Turkmenistan Airlines is the first national brand to join Ashgabat 2017 as an Official Partner.

Turkmenistan Airlines is the f lag carrier airline of Turkmenistan, headquartered in Ashgabat. It operates domestic and international passenger and cargo services mainly

from its hub at Ashgabat International Airport.

The Chairman of the 5th AIMAG Executive Committee, Dayanch Gulgeldiyev, said: “It is fantastic to have one of the biggest brands in the country become a partner of Ashgabat 2017. Turkmenistan Airlines will play a big role in the Games, by providing international transport services and showcasing the warm

Turkmen hospitality before our guests event touch down in the country.”

Turkmenistan Airlines are not only supporting the Games as a sponsor but are also involved with the arrivals and departures operations into Ashgabat Airport for the 5th AIMAG in September. Joint planning has been taking place over the last year for the arrival of over 8000 Ashgabat 2017 athletes and guests. During the Inspiring Ashgabat tests event series, Games time airport processes were successfully tested, including the operation of Ashgabat 2017 FastTrack lanes for immigration and customs procedures, and an exclusive arrivals hall for all Ashgabat 2017 accredited guests.

Executive management from Turkmenistan Airlines said: “Ashgabat 2017 will be an historic moment for our country and we are extremely proud to support the Games and to play a part in showcasing our beautiful country to the world.”

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, will join the short course participants.

“Skills development is the gateway to our social and economic development. We look forward to having stronger collaboration with Australia in the TVET sector,” Cheema said.” Australia Awards are scholarships funded by the Australian Government. They offer the next generation of global leaders an opportunity to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia and build enduring people-to-people and institutional links between Australia and Pakistan.

World silence on HR abuses in Indian Occupied Kashmir a question mark on bold claims: HC TORONTO - “When it comes to Occupied Kashmir, the display of selective morality and standards by the international community puts to shame their bold claims of highest values and moral standards.”

T h i s wa s s t at e d by Tariq Azim Khan, High Commissioner of Pakistan w h i le s p e a k i n g i n a Conference organised by the Friends of Kashmir and the Canadian Council for Justice and Peace.

He said that if referendum could be held in East Timor, South Sudanand even in Quebec province to ascertain wishes of the people then why not in Kashmir, which is the longstanding dispute on the agenda of the UN Security Council.

He added that during the past one year, according to local media 153 innocent persons have been brutally killed by the Indian occupational forces. The use of pellet guns has blinded hundreds of people and they are even denied medical

aid, when they go to hospitals. He underlined that it’s our ethical moral and even legal duty to highlight the crimes being committed in Kashmir.

While speaking to the audience, Lord Nazir Ahmed said that besides killing of 153 people since Burhan Wani’s martyrdom, 20,000 young men and women have been injured during the last one year and 3000 young people have lost their eyes due to the use of pallet guns.

He said that the Hindutva extremist Modi and other extremist Hindus are committing atrocities and they are equal to Daesh.

“These extremists have inf luence in the Western Capitals including Washington, London and Ottawa, obviously due to the trade linkages that these countries have with India”, he added.

On the request of the High Commissioner the participants observed one minute silence for the martyrs of Occupied Kashmir.

Samsung’s 2017 QLED TV Line-up launched in Pakistan

KFC releases smartphone in China

Telecom Italia CEO has not received offer to leave group

CPEC investments to help close Pakistan’s power deficit, boost GDP

Samsung Electronics Pakistan showcased the next innovation in TV during the launch event held in Lahore.

The newly launched QLED TV has it all: perfect color, boundless design and it is smarter than ever. The QLED TV picture quality is simply jaw dropping in terms of the utter realism, brilliant color, and immersive experience it provides.

With no hyperbole intended, the QLED TV delivers a TV viewing experience which simply hasn’t been seen before.

KFC, one of the world’s most famous fast food chains, recently launched its own smartphone in China.

According to Forbes, Kentucky Fried Chicken has released its limited edition phone in order to mark the 30th anniversary of the chain’s existence in the country.

KFC has had a long and successful history in China.

Although the firm got its start in the United States, it entered the Chinese market in 1987 after which it began to expand across the country.

Italia CEO Flavio Cattaneo has not received any offer concerning an early departure from the Italian telecoms group and will not leave the company soon, a source close to the manager told.

Shares in the Italian group closed down 2.7 percent with one trader citing a Bloomberg News report that spoke of irreconcilable differences between Cattaneo and top shareholder Vivendi. “Cattaneo has not received any proposal from Telecom’s top shareholder concerning his departure.

International Monetary Fund has said that the investments under China Pakistan Economic corridor (CPEC) can help close Pakistan’s power deficit, significantly improve its fuel mix, and boost GDP by adding $13 billion in 7 years.

“The planned expansion of energy sector capacity could eliminate Pakistan’s 6GW generation capacity gap in 2016 as early as end-2018”, IMF said in its latest report on “Pakistan: Staff report for the 2017 article IV consultation”.