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Pak-India cordial relations cornerstone for prosperity of people of both countries: Nisar Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Tuesday said that resolution of long standing issues between Pakistan and India is essential for sustainable and lasting peace in the region.

“Pak-India cordial relations are cornerstone for development and prosperity of people of both countries,” he said while talking to Pakistani High Commissioner designate to India Sohail Mahmood in Islamabad.

The Interior Minister said, “Sincere bilateral efforts are core component to resolve all facing problems and to maintain peace in the region.”

During the meeting, matters pertaining to Pak-India relations and regional situation came under discussion. On the occasion, the Interior Minister felicitated designated Pakistani High commissioner over his deployment.

Show cause notice issued to TV channel for violating Ramazan guidelines Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Tuesday issued show cause notice to ARY News for violating the Ramazan guidelines that were issued to all the satellite TV channels.

According to a statement, the Ramazan guidelines were issued by PEMR A on the directives of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The channel management has been directed to file reply within 3 days i.e. by June 2, 2017.

President signs Companies Act, 2017, into law I SL A M A BA D, 30 M AY (DNA) - President Mamnoon Hussain on Tuesday signed the Companies Act, 2017 on Tuesday, marking the dawn of a new era that promises great opportunities for the corporate sector to thrive in a challenging global environment.

After thorough public consultation and legal vetting by Ministry of Law and Justice, the Companies Bill was introduced in the National Assembly on November 18, 2016.

On February 6, the National Assembly passed the Companies Bill, 2017 and finally the Senate passed it on May 15. The level of stakeholder consultation by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) during the drafting and approval stages was unprecedented in the history of company law in Pakistan.

Nat ion facing worst governance of incompetent, corrupt: Fawad PTI Spokesperson Fawad Choudhary on Tuesday said that the nation is facing worst governance at the hands of the most incompetent and corrupt ‘clique.’

In a statement, he said, “Pushing people into the abyss of ignorance and despair, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) is still dreaming of sticking to the power shamelessly.”

“This group of bandits is trying to escape Joint Investigation Team (JIT) probe under the supervision of Supreme Court.

Even after being rebuked by Supreme Court, PML-N won’t refrain from hindering and influencing the investigation process,” he added.

Increased taxes on CNG industry rejected T h e A l l Pa k i s t a n C NG Association on Tuesday rejected increased taxes slapped on the CNG sector in the recentlyannounced budget and called for its immediate reversal.

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Hussain Nawaz appears before JIT again for 2nd hearing

Hu ssai n Nawa z reached Judicial Academy to appear in front of Joint Investigation (JIT) for second hearing. JIT called him for Panama probe again as he did not provide relevant documents and answers during first hearing.

Fu r t h e r m o r e , P r e sid e n t National Bank, Saeed Ahmad, is also present in the academy to appear before JIT. The premier’s son reached along with

senior leaders of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PMLN) including Asif Kirmani and Hanif Abbasi.

W hile talking to media, Kirmani stated that party’s apprehensions regarding two members of JIT are on the record of Supreme Court.

“T hese members should have leave JIT,” he said. The PML-N leader further asserted PML-N is hopeful that verdict

by JIT will be given according to law and merit.

Large number of PML-N supporters are also present outside the judicial academy. Two days ago, the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) for Panama case recalled Hussain Nawaz on May 30th for further investigation.

During first hearing the son of Prime Minister was given questionnaire and asked to

Chairman JCSC General Zubair Mahmood Hayat meets PM Nawaz Sharif

Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Zubair Mahmood Hayat called on Prime Minister Muhammad

Nawaz Sharif in Islamabad yesterday.

Defence and security matters were discussed during the

meeting. Matters related to strategic and operational preparedness of the Armed forces also came under discussion.

Imran Khan gets 1-week by SC for off-shore company’s records T he Supre me Cou r t on Tuesday issued notices to Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and ordered him to submit relevant details pertaining to Niazi Services Limited — an off-shore company owned by the PTI chairman — before the court.

A three-member bench, comprising Chief Justice Saqib Nasir, Justice Umar Ata Bandial and Justice Faisal Arab, was hearing a petition seeking the disqualification of the PTI chief and Secretary General Jehangir Tareen. The petition, filed by PML-N’s Hanif Abassi, accuses the two PTI leaders of not declaring

their assets to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and seeks to unseat them based on their alleged violations of the lncome Tax Ordinance, 1979 and the Peoples Act, 1974.

After Tuesday’s hearing, the

bench, acting on an application filed by PML-N lawyer Akram Sheikh, issued notices to PTI ordering the production of records pertaining to Niazi Services Limited before the court within a one-week period.

LHC stays privatisation of Lahore airport temporarily

LAHORE— The Lahore Hig h Cou r t ( LHC) on Tuesday (today) temporarily stayed the planned

privatisation of the Allama Iqbal International Airport and adjourned the hearing of the case.

LHC Chief Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, who is hearing a petition filed by Dr Mubashir Hasan against the privatisation of management control of the airport, ordered the Civil Aviation Authority and the federal government to present detailed replies regarding the issue within in four weeks.

The petitioner has claimed that the federal government is selling off management control of three major airports of the country namely Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi for much less than what it is worth.—DNA

give answers within time.

He recorded his statement in front of the team. During the questioning, JIT asked him about the questionnaire.

Upon which he replied that he did not receive any. “I came here in emergency because when notice was sent, I was in London hence could not bring any documents with me,” he told JIT.

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SC bench excuses itself from hearing case appealing military court sentence

The Supreme Court’s threemember bench has excused itself from hearing the petitions appealing sentences handed over by military courts.

The bench, headed by Justice Asif Saeed Khosa, was hearing a petition filed by three suspects Nadeem Abbas, Jehangir Haider and Zeeshan, who were handed over death sentence by a military court in Quetta in August 2016 and are locked up in the Mach prison. The three judges, including Justice Qazi Faez Isa, said that they cannot take up the case as they had dissented in the verdict of the case against military courts in 2015.

The Supreme Court on August 5, 2015 had rejected all applications challenging the 18th and 21st Constitutional amendments, ruling in favour of the establishment of military courts in the country.

Justice Khosa while explaining the reason for excusing himself from the case said that the three judges had written a dissenting note in the military courts verdict, which had termed the establishment of these courts in conflict of the Constitution. This is why none of us would want to hear the case, the judge said.

A 17-member bench headed

by Chief Justice of Pakistan

Justice Nasir ul Mulk had reserved the verdict on the 35 identical applications against the two constitutional amendments on June 27, 2015.

The bench had dismissed the petitions challenging the 21st amendment with 11 judges voting to reject the pleas and six in favour.

The three-member bench has sent the appeal against the death sentences to the Chief Justice to assign another bench to conduct hearing on the case.

The court has asked the petitioners’ lawyer to file an application with the Chief Justice requesting him to refer the case to a different bench

while talking to Chairperson Sindh Board of Investment (SBI), Naheed Memon at her office in Karachi.

They discussed various aspects of investment in the operation of inter-city and intracity buses in Sindh including

Karachi.

T he delegat ion told t he Chairperson SBI that their company wants to Invest in plying of buses on different routes in Karachi and also interested to install its manufacturing plant for the purpose.

Memon appreciated their offer and observed that there are many opportunities of investment are available in transport sector in Sindh and the Sindh government will encourage public private partnership projects.

Chinese company Yutong Bus keen to operate buses in Sindh KARACHI— Chinese company, Yutong Bus makers on Tuesday expressed interest to invest in inter-city and intracity buses operations in Sindh.

This was said by an 11-member delegation of Yutong Bus led by General Manager Shi Cun Tu

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Fast bowler Fazal Mahmood remembered ISLAMABAD— Cricketer Fazal Mah mood, who is regarded as the finest pace bowler of the country, was remembered on the occasion of his 12th death anniversary on Tuesday.

Fazal Mahmood was born in Lahore on February 18, 1927.

He started his first class career in 1943. Mahmood was one of the finest cricketers, Pakistan had produced. He grew up to become a bowling wizard.

Before the creation of Pakistan, Fazal played for North India.

His outstanding performance in matches earned him a place in the Indian squad which was to tour Australia; however the partition of India was announced and Fazal Mahmood opted for Pakistan.

FazalMahmood helped in popularizing cricket in Pakistan.

Attabad Tunnels, also called Pakistan-China Friendship Tunnels, the five tunnels, which have been constructed by China over the Attabad Lake in Gilgit-Baltistan’s Hunza valley, Pakistan.

Exclusive photo by The Destination team.

Hollywood actor Vin Diesel inspired by concept of Ramazan N EW YOR K– R a ma za n, a sacred month, in which Muslims across the globe fast from dawn to dusk in order to seek the forgiveness and blessings of the Allah Almighty. Not only Muslims, but people belonging to other religions also have respect for this month.

Recently in a video message, Fast and Furious actor Vin Diesel expressed his feelings about this holy month, saying that “the concept of Ramazan is so powerful. Probably, be good for anybody in life to be able to experience that kind of

discipline for that long could be really recharging and rehealing.”

Appearing in the video with Karim Kharbouch, better known by his stage name French Montana, Diesel said that Ramazan is which I am proud that my brother here is going to be doing, I might be influenced.

Meanwhile, French Montana said that he is trying to get his brother (Vin Diesel) to do Ramazan with him. Later on, the artists wished Happy Ramazan to everyone.

Kong Linghui suspended as Chinese women’s table tennis coach BEIJING—Former Olympic champion Kong Linghui has been suspended as head coach of the Chinese women’s table tennis team following a lawsuit over a gambling debt filed by a Singaporean hotel, the Chinese Table Tennis Association announced on Tuesday.

Kong was ordered to return h o m e f r o m t h e Wo r l d Championships in Dusseldorf, Germany, to aid an investigation into the matter.

A Singaporean hotel where Kong and his family and friends had stayed in 2015 filed a lawsuit against Kong in a Hong Kong court. Media reports said Kong borrowed S$1 million (721,200 US

dollars) from the hotel, but failed to pay back the debt in full.

Kong admitted on his Weibo account (China’s twitter-like microblogging service) that he had borrowed the money but didn’t participate in gambling himself.

The Chinese General Administration of Sport apologized for the “negative influence” caused by the incident and promised an investigation into the matter.

“The General Administration of Sport takes a zero-tolerance attitude towards any behaviors which violate sporting ethics, disciplines or laws,” said a spokesperson for the

administration.

The spokesperson added that the administration will conduct a further investigation based on an initial probe by

the Chinese Table Tennis Association and mete out punishment in accordance with relevant regulations and laws.

PNS Zulfiquar arrives in Sri Lanka with relief goods COLOMBO— In a bid to help its Sri Lankan brethren, the Pakistan’s Naval Ship PNS Zulfiquar dispatched by Government of Pakistan has arrived with relief goods at Colombo Port, today.

The Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan, Dr. Sarfraz Ahmed Khan Sipra handed over the relief goods to Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka, Ravi Karunanayake at the Colombo Port.

T h e Fo r e i g n M i n i s t e r expressed his gratitude to the people and Government of Pakistan for providing timely and valued assistance. The

Minister emphasized that, “Pakistan and Sri Lanka enjoy excellent relations. It has been a tradition that both nations come to assist each other in times of adversity.”

On the occasion, Dr. Sarfraz Sipra said, “The people and the Government of Pakistan will leave no stone unturned to further help the people and the Government of Sri Lanka in this time of need.”

Pakistan Naval Ship Zulfiquar has brought in dry rations, m e d ic i n e s , d e -f lo o d i n g pumps and other relief items.

Additionally, the Ship has the capability to provide search

and rescue facilities through its helicopter, rescue boats, medical team and expert divers. Sri Lanka is facing severe floods

which have caused havoc and devastation in many parts of the country.

His bowling spell against the visiting MCC convinced the kingmakers at Lords to grant test status to Pakistan. Fazal Mahmood thus made his test debut in 1952 against India.

The highlight of his career remains the test at Oval England in 1954 when Fazal took 12 wickets for just 99 runs. Beating the kings at their own game was a big achievement for the newcomers Pakistanis.

In his career, Fazal Mahmood captured a total of 139 wickets in the 34 test matches he played averaging 24.7 runs. He is also the only bowler to take 12 wickets in a series 4 times.

Fazal Mahmood was chosen as the Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1955 for his outstanding performance at the Oval making him the first Pakistani to

receive the honor.

He reached the 100 wicket mark in 22 tests. After retirement Fazal Mahmood served

as a National Selector. On May 30, 2005, Fazl Mehmood suffered a heart attack which proved to be fatal.—DNA

Pak-Turkish relations important for whole Islamic World: Ozkaya A N K A R A— A nadolu Agency’s Deputy DirectorGeneral Mustafa Ozkaya has said that Pakistan-Turkish relations are not only important for the two countries but also for the whole Islamic World.

According to Turkish media, he was addressing a delegation of top Pakistani students, who have excelled in local exams, at the Anadolu Agency Headquarters in Ankara.

The group of 28 students and 5 faculty members headed by Kausar Rukhsana, vice chancellor of Lahore College for Women University, was welcomed by Ozkaya. He also gave a presentation about Anadolu Agency.

Later, in the questions and answers session, Ozkaya

asked the students about their knowledge of July 15 2016 coup attempt in Turkey. The students answered that they followed news that night and watched how Turkish parliament was bombed.

Ozkaya said, “With the help of Allah, Turkey resisted the military coup. If the coup was successful it would be a disaster for the whole Muslim World.”

Ozkaya said they should fight together against Fetullah Terrorist Organisation (FETO).

“We need strong connection and strong relationship even better than before,” he stressed.

FETO and its U.S.-based leader Fetullah Gulen are accused of orchestrating the defeated July 2016 coup, which left 250 people martyred and nearly 2,200

injured.

Ankara has said FETO is also behind a long-running campaign to overthrow the state through the infiltration of Turkish institutions,

par ticularly the militar y, police and judiciary, and has also accused it of infiltrating other countries through educational institutions, among others.—DNA

PNCA to organize series of exhibition on eve of Independence Day ISLAMABAD, 30 MAY (DNA) - Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) is organizing a series of ex h ibit ions represent i ng all provinces on the eve of Independence Day. An official of said, “National exhibitions will have historic context with reference to land, life and people of Pakistan and will culminate into National Exhibition which is being revived after a long time.”

He said, “The National Exhibition will coincide with Independence Day celebrations in August 2017.”

Following are the titles of exhibitions; from Mehergarh to Quetta, From Harappa to Lahore via Katas, From Akra to Peshawar via Takht Bai, From Mohenjo-Daro to Karachi via Makli, Silk Rout through Karakorum and From Takhtbai to Islamabad.

All Exhibitions will be curated by leading curators and the National Exhibition will be a joint curatorial exercise based on a selection of works from provincial exhibitions, showcasing the wonderful diversity and potential of Pakistani art. He said that

for convenience, artists can coordinate with PNCA local offices in Lahore and Karachi.

Deadline for submission of works at indicated venue is June 15, 2017.

Central Asia a big business market, says RCCI president :RCCI president has said, Central Asia is a big market and Pakistan should explore new trade avenues in this region. It is the hour of need to explore the new trade avenues, business opportunities and to discuss trade aspects, finding the ways of ease of doing business between Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia.

This was stated by President R awalpi nd i Cha mber of Com merce and I ndust r y (RCCI) Raja Amer Iqbal while addressing at a meeting of Tajikistan Chamber of Commerce at Dushanbe.

Pak istan A mbassador in Tajikistan, Tariq Som ro, USA I D r eg io n a l ch a i rman Ms Jitindar Chema,

USAID-PREIA chief of Party Donald Corter, Commercial Counselor Mahroof Abdul Rehman, members of the trade chamber and business community attended the meeting.

Raja Amer Iqbal said that exchange of cultural business and trade information, visa facilitation, exchange of trade delegations and business to business meetings can be

good source of boosting trade ties between the two countries.

Textile, mining, construction and pharmaceutical sector offering promising joint venture opportunities,

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r t h r it is -it s cau se s , s y mpt om s nd complications Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of arthritis that causes painful, swollen, and stiff joints. This is because RA involves the immune system, which The writer has a 40-year work experience in federal government mistakenly attacks your body’s own tissues i.e. and has directed numerous health Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation of joints. Rheumatoid projects. arthritis (RA) tends to begin slowly with minor symptoms that come and go, usually on both sides of the body, and progress over a period of weeks or months. Symptoms of this chronic disease vary from person to person and can change from day to day. Bouts of disease activity are called flare-ups, and inactive periods are called remission.

RA doesn’t just affect the joints. As a systemic disease, RA can spread to other parts of your body and cause symptoms that you may not associate with RA. Talk to your doctor about any new symptoms you’re experiencing. You may be able to manage or resolve some of the symptoms by adjusting your medication. Other conditions, such as lung diseases, have better treatment options when diagnosed early. Early treatment increases your outlook and quality of life.

Symptoms of Rheumatoid arthritis Fatigue You may feel unusually fatigued well before any other symptoms become obvious. Fatigue can precede the onset of other symptoms by weeks or months. It may come and go from week to week or day to day. Fatigue is sometimes accompanied by a general feeling of ill health or even depression.

Morning stiffness Morning stiffness is often an early sign of arthritis. Stiffness that lasts for a few minutes is usually a symptom of a degenerative form of arthritis. Stiffness that lasts for several hours is generally a symptom of inflammatory arthritis and is typical of RA. You may also feel stiffness after any period of prolonged inactivity like napping or sitting.

Joint stiffness Stiffness in one or more of the smaller joints is a common early sign of RA. This can occur at any time of day, whether you are active or not. Typically, stiffness begins in the joints of the hands. It usually comes on slowly, although it can come on suddenly and affect multiple joints over the course of one or two days.

Joint pain Joint stiffness is often followed by joint tenderness or pain during movement or while at rest.

This also affects both sides of the body equally. In early RA, the most common sites for pain are the fingers and wrists. You may also experience pain in your knees, feet, ankles, or shoulders.

Minor joint swelling

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Arthritis its causes, symptoms and complications Mild inflammation of the joints is typical early on, causing your joints to appear bigger than normal. This swelling can also cause joints to feel warm to the touch.

Flare-ups can last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, and this pattern can be expected to increase with time. Subsequent flare-ups may be felt in the same joints or in other joints.

Fever When accompanied by other symptoms like joint pain and inflammation, a low-grade fever may be an early warning sign that you have RA. However, a fever higher than 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) is more likely to be a sign of some other form of illness or an infection.

Numbness and tingling Nerve compression results in numbness or tingling in your limbs. In carpal tunnel syndrome, the numbness runs from the wrist up the forearm. You may also experience decreased grip strength. Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any numbness or tingling. The joints of your hands or feet may even produce a squeak or crackling noise

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Commerce Minister meets Australian high commissioner “There is enormous potential between Pakistan and Australia for enhancing trade and cooperation in different fields” Federal Minister for Commerce, Engr. Khurram Dastgir Khan said this in a meeting with Australian High Com m issioner Ma rga ret Adamson.

The honorable minister said that Australia cooperation with Pakistan and especially ministry of commerce in the field of Research is commendable.

“Australia is a role model for

Pakistan in the fields of Agro Processing and Agriculture and Australian cooperation in these fields is indispensible for taking Pakistan’s agriculture to the 21st Century”, added the minister.

T he Aust ralian High Com m issioner Ma rga ret Adamson proposed training in different sectors for Pakistan for capacity building.

She informed the commerce minister that in few weeks Australia will provide training to the department of Plant

Processing in different aspects of Phytosanitary.

The High Commissioner also informed the minister that in the coming months a high level delegation visit is expected which will provide great boost to the bilateral relations between the two countries.

In another meeting with the newly appointed Pakistani High Commissioner designate to India, Mr. Sohail Mahmood, the honorable minister briefed the High

Commissioner on the background of Pakistan and India trade relations.

Commerce Minister i nst r ucted the newly appointed High Commissioner that defending the territorial boundaries and safeguarding the national interest must be his top priority. “Regarding safeguarding Pakistan’s trade interests, cooperation and coordination between the ministry of commerce and ministry of foreign Affairs will continue to exist,

Continued support for FIFA World Football Museum ZURICH— Following a report presented to the FIFA Council at its meeting in Bahrain beginning of May, continued support has been expressed for the FIFA World Football Museum from the strategic and oversight body of FIFA. FIFA set up a task force at the end of 2016 in order to fully review operations at the museum and consider a new model aimed at ensuring financial stability and t ra nsfor m i ng the FI FA World Football Museum into a sustainable investment

to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.

A new business model has resulted in a significantly improved financial situation at the museum with a more responsible economic approach focused on the museum becoming a hub of football research and cultural exchange, for both the local community in Zurich as well as football fans from across the globe.

The task force will continue to monitor activities at the museum in order to oversee the implementation of the

new operating model.

“We are definitely on the right t rack,” said FIFA Deputy Secretary General Zvonimir Boban. “Culture and sport are part of the key values of modern society. We

want to continue strengthening these values and turn the FIFA World Football Museum into a true meeting place for everyone in Zurich.”

as damaged cartilage grinds against joints when you move.

Decrease in range of motion Inflammation in your joints can cause tendons and ligaments to become unstable or deformed.

As the disease progresses, you may find yourself unable to bend or straighten some joints.

Although your range of motion may also be affected by pain, it’s important to engage in regular, gentle exercise.

Other early symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis But beyond the typical arthritis symptoms, RA can also cause unusual and unexpected symptoms like : general weakness or a feeling of malaise, dry mouth,dry, itchy, or inflamed eyes, eye , ischarge, difficulty sleeping, chest pain when you breathe (pleurisy), hard bumps of tissue under the skin on your arms, loss of appetite, weight loss, skin problems, lungs problems, kidney and heart problems.

It can also affect your blood vessels and nervous system. Sometimes the drugs your doctor prescribes cause known side effects. If you are facing a new RA diagnosis, learning how RA affects your body can help your treatment plans. It is important to report any new symptoms early to your doctor so they can help you manage your condition.

Cardiovascular diseases and stroke and othe complications Cardiovascular diseases and stroke Inflammation from RA can spread and damage your heart, heart lining, and blood vessels.

Atherosclerosis, which is damage, and plaque and cholesterol buildup, in the blood vessels, can lead to heart attacks and stroke. Research shows that people with RA have a 60 percent higher risk for heart attacks after a year of living with the disease.

Atherosclerosis usually doesn’t have symptoms until it becomes very serious. Most people don’t know they have this condition until they experience a heart attack or stroke. In some cases, you may feel chest pain or restriction. Talk to your doctor about your risk for heart and blood vessel inflammation. You can manage certain risk factors such as weight, diet, and medication.

Difficulty breathing Inflammation can also affect the lining of your lungs and cause scarring. One in 10 people with RA will develop interstitial lung disease (ILD), a life-threatening condition that can cause heart failure. Inflammation in the lungs can also cause other complications such as bronchitis, pleurisy, or small growths in the lungs (intrapulmonary nodules).

Inflammation in the lungs usually doesn’t have symptoms until the later stages. But scarring in the lungs can eventually cause shortness of breath and decreased oxygen in the blood.

Some lung diseases are treatable with anti-inflammatory medications. But if conditions like ILD develops and is severe. Your immune system, in this case, attacks your glands that produce saliva and tears, causing dryness and tissue scarring. This also affects the mouth and increases your risk for ulcers. Dry mouth increases your risk for oral bacterial infections that may lead to tooth decay and gum disease. (Continued)

China warns India over longest bridge in Arunachal Pradesh NEW DELHI, M AY 30 (DNA) – China asked India to be “cautious” and exercise “restraint” over building infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh, days after a bridge that links it to neighbouring Assam was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said.

China claims Ar unachal Pradesh as South Tibet. India has repeatedly rejected that stand, asserting that the border state is an integral part of India.

“We hope India adopts a cautious and restrained attitude on the issue before the final settlement of the border issue with China to jointly control disputes, safeguard peace and tranquillity in the border areas,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry told.

“China’s position on the eastern section of the Sino-Indian border areas is consistent and clear,” a statement in Chinese said.

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Modi last week opened the country’s longest bridge over the Brahmaputra river that connects Assam’s easternmost region with Arunachal Pradesh.

The 9.2 km Dhola-Sadiya bridge will cut the distance and travel time between A s s a m a nd A r u n a ch a l Pradesh by 165 km and five hours.

The bridge, built to accommodate tanks, will ensure swift movement of Indian troops in Arunachal Pradesh which will bolster India’s defence along the China border.

Last month, China protested strongly to the Dalai Lama’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh. Beijing considers the 81-year old spiritual leader a

separatist.

India said the visit was to promote religious harmony and had no political colouring.

The Dalai Lama, who fled Tibet in 1959 after a failed uprising that was crushed

by Chinese troops, trekked t h roug h t he Hi malayas and entered India through Arunachal Pradesh.

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Saudi Deputy Crown Prince leaves for Russia Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud along with Minister of Defence left for Russia on Tuesday on the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

During the visit to Moscow, the Saudi Deputy Crown Prince will meet President Vladimir Putin and a number of senior officials to discuss bilateral relations, enhance cooperation between the two friendly countries and review issues of mutual interest. According to Al Arabiya TV, they will also discuss the Syrian conf lict, while four agreements are expected to be inked between the two countries.

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PARIS—World number one “It’s frustrating -- it’s the champion, starts against Jozef Murray, who was the first third time I have been ill this Kovalik. The Slovakian qualiBritish man to reach the Paris year,” said the Scot. However, fier, ranked 152, has made the final since 1937 when he lost he said he was surprised that main draw for the first time. to Novak Djokovic 12 months he hadn’t been laid low by He has won just two matches ago, faces Andrey Kuznetsov, sickness on many more occa- on the tour in 2017, both comthe world number 85, in his sions over his career. ing in Chennai in January opening round.

“To be honest, it should hap- when he stunned 2014 US The 30-year-old has endured pen more really. We are in Open champion Marin Cilic Deputy Crown Prince leaves for Russia a trying 2017 with bouts of the locker rooms with lots of on his way to the quarterillness as well as an elbow players, lots of sweat, lots of finals. His prize money for injury conspiring against germs, you know, in airplanes the year so far is $52,000 him and his form. He suf- all the time.”

-- he’s guaranteed $34,000 fered a shock fourth round Kuznetsov, who was once as for making the first round in defeat to Mischa Zverev at high as 39 in the world, has Paris. the Australian Open. lost both his career meetings “I have to say I don’t know On clay, he lost in the third against Murray and has never much about hi m,” said round in Monte Carlo, made got beyond the third round of Wawrinka, who has made the semis in Barcelona, was a Grand Slam. Two years ago, at least the quarter-finals in a third-round loser in Madrid he was defeated by Rafael three of his last four trips before an opening defeat Nadal in the last 32. to the French Open. In the in Rome to Fabio Fognini. Sw iss t h i rd se e d St a n women’s event, 2014 runnerThen he fell sick again when Wawrinka, the 2015 win- up Simona Halep, seeded he arrived in Paris. ner and reigning US Open three, faces Jana Cepelova Published by Rana Tahir Shahbaz from Office # 2 , First Floor, Abbasi Plaza , Bani Gala Islamabad (ph: 051-8314196, fax: 051-8315196) & Printed at Roohani Art Press Islamabad

of Slovakia whose only two wins at the tournament came four years ago.

After the shock first round exit of world number one Angelique Kerber, Romania’s Halep is viewed as strong favourite for a maiden Grand Slam title. Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina, who won the Rome title on the eve of Roland Gar ros, faces Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan.

Svitolina was a quarter-finalist in 2015 but the big-hitting Kazakh also knows her way around Roland Garros, also making the last eight in 2010 and 2012. The day’s ‘popcorn’ match will see French 15th seed Gael Monfils, a semifinalist in 2008, clash with flamboyant Dustin Brown of Germany.

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1.5 Millions UK settled Pakistanis / Kashmiris are back bone of freedom movement in Indian Occupied Kashmir, PM AJK The Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider Khan urged the overseas Kashmiris settled in United Kingdom (UK) to vote for Pakistani born British candidates contesting in upcoming elections of the House of Common to be held on June 8, on any political party’s ticket to strengthen the voice of Kashmiris in U.K. Parliament.

In his special message here on Tuesday, the Prime Minister

said that the movement for right to self determination in Occupied Kashmir was in its critical phase and Indian had multiplied its atrocities in Occupied Kashmir since the martyrdom of Burhan Wani in July 2016. He said more than 1.5 millions Pakistanis and Kashmiri settled in the U.K. and they are backbone of the freedom movement in Occupied Kashmir.

“British Kashmiris has been highlighting the Indian

atrocities and human rights v iolat ions i n Occupied Kashmir forcefully at international level since the freedom struggle started in the Occupied Kashmir, “he said.

Meanwhile the AJK Health Department has issued the statics of patients who got free emergency health services from government hospitals since this service started in April 2017.

According to the details some 61 thousands people got free

health services in all ten districts of AJ&K with average of 2100 patients got services on daily basis.

120 types of medicines items along with all lab tests, ultrasound and X-rays are free of cost facility available for the patients. Free health services are available for victims of traffic accidents, maternity, cardiac arrest, burning, poisoning affected patients.

PSO reduces petrol price by Re1 per liter during Ramazan KARACHI—Pakistan State Oil has decided to provide concessional rate on petrol during the holy month of Razman, a unique feature ever decided by the company.

PSO has slashed petrol price

by Re1 per liter, keeping the price at Rs72.77 per liter during Ramazan.

Monthly consumption of

petrol across the country has been increased to almost 500,000 metric tons since last year because of higher demand of the commodity owing to lower price compared to two years back.

Earlier on Saturday, Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) drafted a summary to decrease petroleum prices

from 1st June. It has been recommended in the drafted summary that the petrol price should be reduced by Rs2.10 per liter.

In addition, a reduction of Rs1.80 per liter in high speed diesel and of Rs1.50 per liter in light speed diesel has been recommended in the summary drafted by

the regulatory authority. The price of Kerosene oil is also expected to fall by Rs3 per liter.

Sources revealed that new prices are expected to be implemented from June 1 after the Finance Ministry’s approval.

PPP LEADER MEETS PTI CHAIRMAN

Improving well-being of general public priority of budget for FY 2017-18: Dar

HESCO, SESCO failed to serve people of Sindh: Murad

ISLA M A BA D, 30 M AY (DNA) - Federal Finance Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said that improving the well-being of the general public and addressing their needs is the main priority of the budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18.

“Like each year, the present government has held comprehensive consultations with all stakeholders and various

experts during budget preparations this year,” he said while chairing a meeting on matters related to Finance Division in Islamabad.

The Minister congratulated the officials of Finance Division on successfully undertaking all budget related activities, culminating in the budget speech by the Finance Minister and the laying of Finance Bill 2017 in Parliament.

He appreciated the commitment and hard work of the team at Ministry of Finance which had resulted in successful and timely completion of budget preparations.

He expressed the confidence that, “The ongoing budget session will conclude smoothly, and reiterated that all constructive suggestions from parliamentary colleagues will be welcomed and given due

consideration before the final approval of the budget.”

The Finance Minister urged the off icials of Fi nance Division to continue the hard work, and undertake all necessary efforts to fulfil the targets for the ongoing fiscal year.

Finance Secretary, Secretary Economic Affairs Division, and senior officials of the Ministry of Finance participated in the meeting.

Jazz to Soon Enable VoLTE across its Network Islamabad – May 30, 2017: Jazz has successfully tested Voice over LTE (VoLTE) in Pakistan with its collaboration partners – Huawei and Nokia. In line with the Telco’s digital agenda and strategy of leading innovation across the industry, subscribers will be able to enjoy this service in the near future, once more

handset manufacturers join the ecosystem.

“Providing impeccable voice and data experience to Jazz customers is our continuous endeavor and we are humbled to be the first in Pakistan to conduct successful VoLTE trial using the latest technology. Once we move towards the commercial launch, VoLTE

shall enable our valuable customers to enjoy premium voice services with more than 80% reduction in call setup time, and on top of it they can cherish the true essence of data session during call,” said Khalid Shehzad, Chief Technology Officer – Jazz.

VoLTE carries voice calls over a 4G LTE “data network”

instead of currently used “circuit switched” 2G or 3G networks. VoLTE therefore allows “voice” to become just another app that rides on a LTE data network.

Jazz has become the first player in the local market to ready its network for the launch of VoLTE in the near future.

Unannounced load shedding destroying Karachi’s economy: Asad Nisar K A R AC H I , 3 0 M AY (DNA) - S.I.T.E. Association of Industr y on Tuesday expressed serious concerns and reacted strongly on the un announced 12 hours of load shedding by K-E, yesterday from 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Previously K-E started unannounced load shedding from 7:00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m.

Un a n nou nce d f re que nt change of load shedding schedule further affects production causing production and financial losses.12 hours a day load shedding makes impossible to survive in these economic conditions with increasing costs and shortage of supply of diesel/gas for self-generation of power the

financial burdens and problems further intensify.

If unannounced load shedding continues there is no other alternative except to shutdown the factories during the holy month of Ramzan.

Asad Nisar said that SSGCL has provided 165 MMCFD (1050 BT U ) wh ich i s very good quantity of gas with normal pressure to K-Electric. During hot summer season K-E must use Furnace Oil & Diesel for additional generation to reduce the un- announced load shedding.

He said “Industries located in SITE industrial area have been badly affected as most of the small industries who are vendors for the large exporters became idle due to

non-availability of electric power”. It’s a universal fact that industrial consumers of electricity, have been making regular payments of energy bills to K-E. He further said the load shedding creates unemployment in the city and will affect to law and order situation which is already in worst condition, the industry in Karachi is already suffering from a variety of problems in keeping the production wheel rolling and in addition to it protracted load shedding and frequent breakdown in industrial estates, mainly due to efficiency and mismanagement of K-E have further aggravated the situation and rendered the industrial units at the verge of collapse, he

added.

He also proposed that the commercial sale of electricity by the Captive Power Plant may be allowed to save industries from fatal collapse.

Nisar strongly urged the Honorable Prime Minister, Governor of Sindh, Chief Minister of Sindh and the Federal Minister for Water and Power to take serious note of this illegitimate action of K-E and instruct K-E to immediately resume the normal power supply to the industries in Karachi to avoid total ruin and disaster to the Industries, in fact this un-announced load shedding will also be a big blow to the valuable exports which consequently will largely effect the national economy.

Defence cooperation an integral part of Pak-Turkey strategic relationship: Tanveer ISLAMABAD, 30 MAY (DNA) - Federal Minister for Defense Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain on Tuesday said that defence industrial/ technical cooperation is an integral part of Pak-Turkey strategic relationship.

He was talking to Dr. Temel Ketil, CEO/President of Turkish Aeronautical Industry (TAI) in Islamabad.

The Minister welcomed the dignitary and appreciated that, “The recent high level interactions between the

two countries have resulted in unprecedented warmth in the diplomatic ties.” He expressed satisfaction over Pak-Turk brotherly ties.

Rana Tanveer Hussain appreciated the impressive development of Turkish Defence I ndu st r y a nd expressed felicitations over the successful holding of IDEF-2017 by Turkey.

The Minister also appreciated the role of Chairman Tu r k i s h Ae r o n a u t i c a l

Industry on progress made during the IDEF-2017 on T-129 attack helicopter. He expressed his happiness over signing of 03 MoUs between the two countries during IDEF-2017.

Both sides emphasized the importance of joint ventures in emerging technologies and opined that investment by private sector companies in these areas would be useful.

T hey also expressed

satisfaction over ongoing cooperation in defence technical field making a special reference to PN Fleet Tanker, MILGEM Corvettes, 5th Generation Fighter (National Fighter Programme), T-129 attack helicopter and Super Mushshak Aircraft project.

Rana Tanveer Hussain highlighted the promising (Multibillion US$) potential of Pak-Turkey defence industrial cooperation and expressed support to capitalize this potential.

KARACHI, 30 MAY (DNA) - Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday said that the Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) and Sukkur Electric Supply Company (SESCO) have failed to serve people of rural Sindh while K-Electric service in the city has also turned to be poor, as a result, people in rural as well urban areas are suffering a lot in this sizzling weather.

He was talking to media just after inaugurating Pediatric Emergency Room established

by Child Life Foundation at Sindh Government Hospital Korangi-5.

He said, “The K-Electric has not failed to upgrade its system but has done a little to include more electricity in its system.

Now, the people of this city are facing serious hardships due to prolonged power failure and load-shedding.”

He added that he had held a meeting with K-E management and they had assured him that no-load-shedding would be resorted to during Iftar and Saher and there would be overall reduction in the load-shedding.

“But all these assurances proved to be bubble of hot air.

Power failure in the city means failure of water supply,” he said. The Chief Minister did not rule out emergence of untoward situation if power outage continued at the ongoing alarming scale. ”HESCO and SESCO have completely failed to serve the people of rural Sindh. About three year ago, the Sindh government had offered to take over both the companies for their smooth, efficient and effective performance but the federal government refused.

Today they are in a shambles and they could not be made

efficient even if the Sindh government is allowed to take over,” he lamented.

“I know people of rural Sindh are leading a very miserable life by facing 21-hour long load-shedding,” he said. He urged the federal government to have pity on the people of Sindh and improve its system.

“The tripping of 500 KV line is pathetic and unacceptable and still it has not been restored completely,” he said.

The Chief Minister recalled his meetings with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Federal Water and Power Minister Khawaja Asif and also talked about his letters he wrote to them against reduction in load shedding and improvement in the supply system “But sorry to say nothing has improved and my repeated phone calls, letters and requests for smooth supply of electricity have fallen flat on the deaf ears,” he said.

Punjab govt to launch crackdown on profiteers in Ramzan ISLAMABAD—President M a m n o o n Hu s s a i n o n Tuesday said that Pakistan accords great importance to its relations with Thailand and it is keen to enhance political and economic relations with Southeast Asian region.

The President was talking to Ambassador-designate of

Pakistan to Thailand Asim Iftikhar Ahmad here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad.

The President asked the Ambassador-designate to establish close contacts with regional countries to garner their support for attaining Full Dialogue Partner status for Pakistan at ASEAN. The President expressed optimism

that Ambassador-designate will play a pro-active role in promoting bilateral relations between the two countries.

President Mamnoon Hussain emphasized the need on further enhancing bilateral relations in the fields of trade, defense and education.

The President stressed that Ambassador-designate will

make efforts to complete the negotiation process of the Free Trade Agreement and its signing by the end of 2017.

The President asked the Ambassador-designate to establish close contacts with Pakistani diaspora in Thailand and provide them all necessary facilities.—DNA

Ufone supports the cause of educating street children ISLAMABAD, 30 MAY (DNA) - Continuing to act in the true spirit of Ramzan, of caring and giving, Ufone today announced that like last year, this year too it will be supporting a noble cause.

Ufone will support the inspiring cause of Syeda Anfas Ali Shah, by purchasing media space on television channels and digital media throughout Ramzan and donating this free of cost to the cause, so that it can spread its message widely across Pakistan.

Ufone aims to thus create widespread awareness of the great work being done by Anfas and motivate others to take up humanitarian initiatives, to bring about positive change in society. Anfas is running 7 footpath schools in Karachi and interior Sindh, with the aim of imparting education to those underprivileged children who belong to extremely poor families and mainly do street labour.

There is no bigger profession than working for humanity

and to uplift fellow human beings, keeping their dignity intact, and this cause becomes even greater when the focus of your work is children.

Ramzan is a time to reconsider, how we can learn from people who are outstanding role models. Ufone’s focus this Ramzan will remain the socio-economic uplift of society through supporting committed individuals and organizations who are working selflessly for societal progress.

Anfasis doing her Masters in International Relations and was previously also running a construction business.

But now she has completely devoted herself to teaching children. Though she had to sacrifice her own comfortable life for this, she is happy as she gets indescribable selfsatisfaction by helping the helpless.

She teaches children ranging from the ages of 5 to 17 years and devotes about

12 hours a day with related activities. By now she has 7 branches out of which 4 are in interior Sindh and 3 are in Defence. The reason she has chosen Defence is because this area is surrounded by slums where great number of children have no means to get education.

She got her NGO, Ocean Welfare Organisation, registered as the umbrella organization for her schools. Some 1,500 children are getting educated in these schools, out of whom250 are located in a remote area of interior Sindh, Sandhri. Earlier, there was no school in the area.

These street children are taught in a way that they pay back to the society. For example her fifth graders teach children at their early level of education. Moreover, her strength lies in the fact that she teaches self-respect, which is scarce in the situation the children are brought up in.

She therefore promotes

self-respect and earning acquired by the sweat on one’s brow, rather than the concept of alms. Children get rewarded on the basis of performance rather than given charity even though they are fed, clothed, and groomed on a daily basis. Anfas also pays Rs 50 to each child daily as a reward, even though her finances are tight.

But sustainability of the project is a huge challenge that she is facing, even though her determination and persistence are unwavering and are the foundation of her resilience.

She dreams of having these children enrolled in universities someday so that they graduate and acquire degrees.

Pakistanis are among the top most compassionate and generous people on the planet. If the people are made aware of this good work, they will come forward in tens if not hundreds of thousands to support such noble causes.