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Gov t clarif ies President Mamnoon’s exact salary Refuting recent reports regarding huge raise in President Mamnoon Hussain’s salary, the government has clarified that his salary has been proposed Rs130,000 per month in the new budget.

“In relation to the Federal budget 2017/18, the impression being created in certain sections of media that the pay of the President has been increased to Rs. 1.6 million/month is not correct,” the government stated in a press release.

“It is clarified that in the current financial year monthly salary of the President is Rs. 80,000/ month i.e. Rs. 960,000/year which has now been proposed Rs. 130,000/month in the new budget.”

“Thus, after the approval of budget 2017/2018 his pay for a complete year will be around 1.6 million rupees and not for a month.”

Major power breakdown hits Karachi, other 12 districts in Sindh A major breakdown of electricity was observed in 13 districts of Sindh including Karachi and Hyderabad during the first Sehri on Sunday, and 76 grid stations are still tripped.

70 percent areas of Karachi and Mirpur Khas are deprived of electricity. The power was interrupted in Karachi, Hyderabad, Jamshoro and other districts of Sindh due to Extra High Tension tripping in Jamshoro 500 KV line at 03:00 AM. Electricity in Orangi Town, Baldia Town, Surjani Town, G u l i s t a n - e -Joh a r, M a l i r, L a n d h i , Ko r a n g i Tow n , Liaquatabad, Buffer Zone, Nazimabad, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, North Karachi, Scheme 33 and some areas of old city could still not be restored even after hours.

Plan in place to control traffic flow in Ramazan City Traffic Police Rawalpindi has prepared a comprehensive plan to control traffic flow in Ramazan.

According to a statement, special squads of traffic police and wardens are being deployed at all main intersections of the city, whereas helplines will be active at the central Race Course Traffic Office.

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JIT questions Hussain Nawaz for over an hour in Panama Case - Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s son Hussain Nawaz has Sunday reached Judicial Academy in Islamabad to record his statement before Joint Investigation Team (JIT) regarding Panama case.

Hussain Nawaz went back after the interrogation that continued for two hours by JIT. The counsel of Prime Minister’s son was along with him during the hearing.

Leaders and workers of Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) were gathered in large number outside the Judicial Academy to support Hussain Nawaz, who went away without talking to media.

Sources have revealed that Hussain Nawaz is likely to be summoned again by JIT. Before the hearing of this case, Hussain said no questionnaire or any other document has been given to him yet. He said he would avoid to comment on any hypothesis.

Hussain further added that he received the notice to appear before JIT yesterday, and was given only 24 hours to report.

In a brief media talk before the hearing, Hussain Nawaz told that he received a notice to appear before JIT yesterday (Saturday), and was given the time of only 24 hours to report. He said that he will face JIT along with his counsel, and if he is not allowed to do that, he will give his viewpoint afterwards.

Hussain Nawaz further added that no questionnaire or any other document has been given to him yet. He said he would give his stance before the JIT, and avoid to talk on any hypothesis.

It is worth mentioning here that Hussain Nawaz earlier submitted a five-page application in Supreme Court’s registry raising objections on impartiality of two members of JIT, constituted to probe Sharif family’s offshore assets.

The application stated that Bilal Rasool, a member of JIT from Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), has inclinations towards a political party as he is real nephew of Mian Muhammad Azhar, who alongside his immediate family members, is a fervent aide of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

Details of social media accounts of Bilal Rasool’s wife were also mentioned in the application which showed her bias as she had posted several status in PTI’s favor but later deleted them following JIT’s formation.

“This act of hers, in fact, raised alarms in the mind of the

Govt formulating Digital Pakistan Policy 2016-17

Minist r y of Infor mation Te c h n ol o g y and Telecommunications (MOITT) is formulating Digital Pakistan Policy 2016-17 to rapidly transform IT sectors of economy.

According to an off icial document, the ministry will submit the policy document to Economic Coordination

Com m it tee ( ECC) for approval.

The basic objective of the policy is to take into account the increasingly transformed role of Information Technology (IT) across all sectors of socio-economic development, accelerated digitization and a holistic knowledge based economy.

The policy will serve as foundation of a holistic Digital Eco-system with advanced concepts and components for rapid delivery of next generation digital services, applications and content.

undersigned, as her removal of posts from her social media account indicates her anxiety to conceal her loyalty, devotion and unremitting support for the PTI,” stated the application.

Hussain’s reservations regarding another member, Ahmer Aziz, stemmed from the fact that he was part of National Accountability Bureau’s (NAB) team probing Hudabya Paper Mills case during Musharraf’s era.

Ahmer Aziz is a representative of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).

“Mr Ahmer’s induction in the JIT was received with skepticism as regards his impartiality, as it was recalled that he formed core part of the NAB’s investigation that had been carried out in respect of Hudabya Paper Mills during General Musharraf’s dictatorial regime,” narrated in the application.

Hussain urged the country’s top court to “kindly pass appropriate orders in the interest of justice, equity and fair play to ensure a fair and impartial investigation into the case”.

Responding to Hussain Nawaz’s objection, PTI Chaimran Imran Khan said it is not surprising to hear that Hussain Nawaz is reluctant to appear before JIT. His father, Nawaz Sharif, also couldn’t play cricket under neutral umpires.

Imran said it seems that the habit of controlling everything runs through their family, and that is the reason he is reluctant to appear before JIT.

Daniyal Aziz levels new accusations towards Imran Khan

Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz leader Daniyal Aziz termed Pakistan Tehreek-eInsaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan as an absconder.

Spea k i ng to med ia on Sunday, Aziz said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif never asked for exemption from court hearings.

“Imran Khan is afraid of appearing of being investigated. He is an absconder and has not appeared before joint investigation team,” he said.

Aziz stated that PML-N is a party which respects

the constitution and state institutions.

He added that a JIT has been formed for investigation against Khan since 2014.

The party leader stated that Hussain Nawaz received a notice yesterday for appearing before JIT — probing the offshore wealth of Sharif family in Panama Case — and they appeared before the probe team today. “We have always respected the judicial system,” the PML-N leader said.

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Islamabad, Beijing, Kabul collaborate to promote cooperation

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan have — in a first round of trilateral Practical Cooperation Dialogue – agreed to promote practical measures for cooperation.

The three sides exchanged in-depth views on trilateral cooperation during the dialogue in Beijing on Saturday, in a friendly atmosphere to promote practical measures for cooperation, according to a press release.

The dialogue was co-chaired

by Director General (DG) Mansoor Ahmad Khan from Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Director General Xiao Qian from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

and Director General Khalid Payenda from the Afghan Ministry of Finance.

The three sides noted that trilateral cooperation among Pakistan, Afghanistan and China is conducive to peace, stability and development of Afghanistan and the region.

The three countries appreciated the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and its benefits for promoting regional connectivity.

They agreed to advance practical cooperation in various areas so as to promote mutual benefit and regional economic integration under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative. They agreed to

organise workshops, seminars and different forums.

Pakistan and China will explore trilateral cooperation in areas of infrastructure, energy, education, health, agriculture, human resource training and capacity building based on the needs of Afghanistan and according to China and Pakistan’s respective assistance programmes for Afghanistan.

The three sides highly appreciated the outcome of discussions and agreed to make the China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Practical Cooperation Dialogue a regular forum.

Pakistan on Sunday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a bus carrying Coptic Christians in Egypt, resulting in the loss of numerous precious lives and injuries to many. At least 28 people were killed and 25 others injured when g u n men on Fr iday attacked a bus carrying Coptic Christians in Egypt’s southern

province of Minya, officials in Egypt has said.

The attack followed a series of church bombings claimed by Islamic State in a campaign of violence against Copts. “The people and the Government of Pakistan extend their deepest sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families and pray for early recovery of

the injured.Pakistani nation stands in solidarity with the people and Government of Egypt in their struggle against the scourge of terrorism,” the Foreign Ministry said.

“Pakistan reiterates its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” a Foreign Ministry statement said.

Pakistan condemns terrorist attack Christians in Egypt

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First Pakistani woman biker concludes 22 days ride to KP

Ratti Gali Lake is an alpine glacial lake which is located in Neelum Valley, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan at an altitude of 12,130 feet (3,700 m).

Exclusive photo by The Destination team Chairman HEC, VCs of various universities represent Pakistan in “Going Global” conference, UK

First Pakistani woman tourist on motorbike concluded here 22-day journey to different parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and reached Islamabad on Friday.

He r jou r ney wa s sp onsored by Pakistan Tourism Development Cor poration (PTDC) on special instructions of Managing Director PTDC Ch. Abdul Ghafoor Khan.

While addressing a press conference in Islamabad Club on conclusion of her journey, Gul Afshan Tariq said, “Pakistan is one of the beautiful countries of the World.”

She said, “Out of 14 highest peaks in the world 5 lie in Pakistan including K-2 the second highest peak in the world which is a challenge for mountaineers. Pakistan has a huge treasure of ancient civilizations like Indus Valley and Gandhara civilizations. Now the law and order situation of Pakistan is very suitable for tourism.”

Gul Afshan Tariq is Cyclist and Adventures Supports Women attempted another record in Pakistan and starting her motor bike ride in different

parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhaw province from Islamabad from May 6, 2017.

Her 22 days tour included destinations like Dir, Chitral, Mastuj, Bumburet, Saidu Sharif, Malam Jabba, Kalam, Besham, Balakot, Shogran, Na r a n , Bobu sa r, Kohat , Harripur and Peshawar covering 1500 kilometers.

This adventurous and amazing motor ride will project soft image of Pakistan as a

peaceful country and highlight tourist attractions of Pakistan to the world. This message will go to the entire world that Pakistan is a safe country where a woman all alone can travel on motor bike without any fear.

She t h a n ke d M a n a g i ng Director PTDC for all the arrangements of her 22 days visit to different part of KP province made by Pakistan To u r i s m D e v e l o p m e n t

Corporation (PTDC) PRDC’s Manager (Publicity and Promotion) Mukhtar Ali said, “This organization is committed to promote and develop tourism in Pakistan and we are glad that this woman has achieved a milestone for creating a soft and tourist friendly image of the country. In future, PTDC will continue its objective by supporting youth to know their country.”

Hamilton most popular driver in F1 fan survey

D r. M u k h t a r A h m e d , Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan and VCs of various universities represented Pakistan in the British Council’s conference entitled “Going Global” for leaders of international education, says a press release received from London here today.

The theme of the global conference this year was ‘Global Cities: Connecting Talent, Driving Change. The conference drew a record number of 900 delegates from 77 countries. This is the 11th annual conference of its series.

In the course of session on Pakistan, Dr Mukhtar Ahmed shared in detail the steps taken to improve the quality of higher education in the country in addition to the achievements of the HEC in the form of increased number of universities, promotion of research culture, and improved access rate.

He informed the conference participants that in 2002 there were only 50 universities in the country, 2.1 per cent gross enrolment rate,

and 0.26 million enrolment.

Dr Ahmed added that the number of higher education institutions has now reached 188, while the access rate has increased remarkably.

It was shared with the delegates of the conference that before the inception of HEC, Pakistan had only 800 research papers published in impact factor journals, however now the number has reached 12,000. The core strategic aims and objectives of HEC also include creating critical mass of qualified human resources, technology readiness with nationwide availability and use of ICT, innovation and entrepreneurship.

The participants discussed developing an action plan for the next five years highlighting priority thematic areas of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Ar ts, and Mathematics), quality assurance, government, management and higher education. The aim of the session was to enhance and share the collaborative work being done between the UK and

Pakistan. Areas of discussion also included internationalization of higher education in Pakistan.

Later, H.E. Syed Ibne Abbas, Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK hosted a dinner at the High Commission for the HEC delegation, as well as the British academics and leaders of higher education many of whom have worked in partnership on projects and leadership programmes.

In his remarks, the High Commissioner expressed condolences on the Manchester terrorist attack and sympathy with the bereaved families.

One minute silence was also observed on this occasion. He expressed satisfaction at the progress Pakistan is making in the field of higher education and appreciated the efforts of HEC for improvement of quality of higher education as well as its flagship scholarship programmes which have produced over 9000 PhDs. However, the High Commissioner emphasized the need for producing more PhD teachers to meet the current need of the Pakistani

universities.

Spea k i ng on t he occasion, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed recounted the comprehensive programme of higher education reforms and institutional building that has transformed the higher education sector.

Ms. Nishat Riaz, Director Programmes, British Council dwelt on 70 years of partnership between the British Council and Pakistan and looked forward to fruitful future collaborations.

Other members of Pakistan delegation included Dr. Fateh Muhammad Burfat, Vice Chancellor University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Lt. Gen. S. M. Imran Majeed, Vice Chancellor National Un ive r sit y of Me d ic a l Science, Rawalpindi, Dr. Habib Ahmad, Vice Chancellor Islamia College Peshawar, Vice Admiral (Retired) Tanveer Faiz, Rector Bahria University, Dr. Ziaul-Qayum, Vice Chancellor University of Gujrat, and Dr. Muhammad Ali, Vice Chancellor Gover n ment C o l l e g e U n i v e r s i t y, Faisalabad.

LONDON— Formula One is feeling a fresh wave of optimism under its new owners, while Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso are the two most popular drivers, according to an extensive fan survey released. The Motorsport Network’s Global Fan Survey, carried out in 15 languages and with feedback from 194 countries, found fans liked the sport’s new direction.

The data was gathered since the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in March and published to coincide with this weekend’s showcase Monaco Grand Prix.

U.S.-based Liberty Media took over as commercial rights holders in January, with former commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone moving aside.

The data revealed that, compared to a 2015 survey, there was a 44 percent increase in fans’ belief that Formula One was ‘the pinnacle of

motorsport’ and a 43 percent improvement in the statement that the sport fields ‘the best drivers’.

It also showed that the average age of a Formula One fan was coming down -- 26 percent of those who took part were under 25 -- with an average age of below 36.

There were also more female respondents than previously, albeit still only 10 percent of the total. But fewer fans were watching regularly compared to 2015 due to dwindling freeto-air opportunities.

Hamilton, now a triple world champion, saw his popularity double compared to 2015 and the Briton commands a level of global fan support not seen since the heyday of seven-times champion Michael Schumacher.

The Mercedes driver’s support was strongest in Europe and the Americas. Ferrari drivers Sebastian Vettel and Kimi

3G, 4G users in Pakistan reach 3.98mln

My Eid Mubarak Story: A joyful journey of Eid ISLAMABAD (DNA) The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan has soared to 39.8 million.

According to details available, amount of 3G and

4G subscribers has gone up by 10.3 million in first nine months of fiscal year 2016-17 alone. These statistics were issued by Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA).

Stats further disclosed that number of broadband users has reached 40.23 million by the end of March, recording a hike of31pc in the nine months of FY 201617. Likewise, figure for local loop consumers stood at 3.1 million by December-2016.

Raikkonen were ranked third and fourth, behind McLaren’s Spaniard Alonso.

Raikkonen was previously the favorite and while his levels of support remained broadly the same, the top two had seen a surge in popularity.

Ferrari was ranked as the top team by nearly a third of respondents, almost double that of the Italian outfit’s closest rivals Mercedes.

Mercedes was t he most

popular team in Britain, presumably due to Hamilton, but not in Germany.

Red Bull’s 19-year-old Dutch driver Max Verstappen proved more popular among the over-45s than in his own age bracket.

Fans in the Asia-Pacific region were 50 percent more likely to attend a race than those in Europe, and MotoGP was the next most followed series after Formula One.

Shahbaz resolves problems of farmers on priority bases LAHORE— A delegation led by head of Pakistan Kisan Ittehad, Chaudhry Muhammad Anwar called on Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Lahore.

The delegation expressed complete conf idence in farmer-friendly policies of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government.

Chaudhry Muhammad Anwar said the Punjab Chief

Minister has resolved the problems of the farmers on priority.

Speaking on this occasion Shahbaz Sharif said solid steps have been taken for protection of rights of cultivators. He said an Agriculture Commission has been set up by the Punjab government to resolve the problems of farmers.

Pakistan hockey team leaves for UK to take part in World League

In the book, “My Eid Mubarak Storybook”, Omer Naqi soulfully renders the traditions of Eid, the joys and beauty of togetherness from the eyes of children. It is a fun and exciting read for both the young, as well as a reminder for elders of the true celebrations of Eid. Consisting of nine short stories, the book touches upon different aspects of Eid, its traditions and its

importance in Islam. The book, through its skilfully illustrated characters, teaches children to be open-minded about other religions and cultures. It also teaches them about charity and about celebrating the joys of Eid with friends, family and community in the true spirit of Islam making this book a treasure to cherish.

Speaking at the launch ceremony which was held

here at Headstart School, Islamabad, where there was a special book reading and meet n greet, the author, Omer Naqi, was very much humbled and grateful for the support and appreciation his book has received from children and elders alike. He said, ‘living in Canada, away from Pakistan, I wanted my children to experience Eid the way I did. I always had this story in my mind and I

am so pleased that I have put it together for the world to share and enjoy’.

The success of this book, which is also Omer’s first attempt at storytelling, has paved way for future projects. He is hopeful to continue with the success of his book to develop more compelling stories using the art of visual learning to reach children and parents all over the world.

The Pakistan hockey team left for the United Kingdom to take part in the World League, due to be held from June 15 to June 25. Pakistan is part of Pool B in the FIH Hockey World League which also includes India, Scotland, Canada, and Netherlands.

Pool A consists of Korea, Malaysia, Argentina, England, and China are part of Pool A. The top six teams of the tournament will qualify for the Hockey World Cup. Pakistan’s first match will be against the Netherlands on June 15, whereas the national team will

face Canada on June 16, India on June 18, and Scotland on June 19. However, if Pakistan fails to qualify for the world cup it will have to win Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, which will be held in India.

The hockey team will play a three-match series

with Ireland before the world leag ue. Pakistan Hockey Federation Secretary Shahbaz Ahmed had told APP that the federation wanted to give maximum international exposure to players prior to the league. “ P a k i s t a n w i l l pl a y matches against Ireland on June 1, 2 and 4 in Belfast,” he had informed. Team will be led by ace striker Abdul Haseeb Khan, while Umar Bhutta has been selected as vice-captain.

Other players include goalkeepers, Amjad Ali and Mazhar Abbas, defenders/halfbacks Nawaz Ashfaq, Aleem Bilal, Abubakr Mahmood, Rizwan Jr, Atif Mushtaq, Tasawwar Abbas and Ammad Shakeel Butt.

Team’s forwards include Irfan Jr, Arslan Qadir, Ali Shan, Dilber, Ejaz Ahmed, Abdul Haseem K han, Azfar Yaqoob and Umair Sarfraz.—DNA

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eading development at early grade lays a strong education foundation for entire life of a child.

Early reading practice improves comprehension and understanding ability of a child that results in later years’ education and brings prudent impact on studyingcore subjects such as science, mathematics and computer. Reading ability in early grades make children familiar to the world of imagination and creation which embark learner’s motivation and interest towards studying other subjects in the school.Thus children who mastered their early reading skills attain desirable learning outcomes in education.

Unfortunately in Pakistan there is lack of reading culture at home and in schoolthat encourage young learners towards reading. Parents and children spend an ample proportion of their free time in watching T.V or playing games on mobiles and computers. It badly effects children study habits and detract them from reading. That is whythe outcomes in children’s reading competency remainsalarming especially at primary level. Studies of Pakistan Coalition for Education 2016, government primary schools data shows that 52% of children in class 5 can-not read a story and 56% cannot read a sentence in English.This deficiency results in low scores in children’ learning assessmentsthat ultimately causes more dropouts at early grades.

Observations in schools reveal that several factors contribute towards this issues such as; traditional teaching approach, teachers’ lack of interest towards bringing change and improvement, inadequate facilities in school & home and lack of parents’support in improving reading skills in their children.Above all the most important aspect thatput the greater impact on child’s learning is lack of parents’ interest and support at home.First lady Laura Bush states, “As parents, the most important thing we can do is read to our children early and often. Reading is the path to success in school and life. When children learn to love books, they learn to love learning.” - Considering this fact education experts and pedagogical leaders suggestparents’ active role and engagement in developing children reading

Mehr Parwar Education Advocacy Officer Hashoo Foundation, Islamabad

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Parents’ Role in improving Reading Habits of Children in Early Grades habits at home.

First and foremost important thing to remember for parents of early age children is to be aware of the importance of reading in their child’s entire life as well as their role as parents in developing reading habits at home. Obviously, parents can help their young children in reading by creating discussion and by listening and reading to their children

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Youm-e-Takbeer celebrated with national zeal ISLAMABAD—The whole nation celebrated Youm-eTakbeer with zeal and fervour yesterday to commemorate the historic event when it successfully conducted a series of nuclear tests in the Chaghi mountain of Balochistan province on May 28, 1998, making the country’s defence impregnable.

With demonstration of atomic capabilities, Pakistan became the first nuclear power of Islamic and 7th world power

under the bold leadership of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, who stood firmly in the face of international pressures and lucrative offers of aid to abandon the plan to conduct the tests.

Youm-e-Takbeer, which literally means “the day when Allah Almighty’s name was exalted” is celebrated every year with great enthusiasm to remind the struggle and great odds Pakistan faced in achieving the nuclear capabilities

despite international pressures.

As a result of the nuclear explosions, the nation had to endure economic sanctions imposed by the international community but it stood by its principled stand on the issue of achieving national deterrence. To mark the day, special prayers offered for peace, progress and propserity of the country.

Various ceremonies and seminars organized in which eminent scientists, intellectuals,

defence analysts and notable personalities paid tributes to the team of nuclear scientists who did raise Pakistan’s strategic status in the comity of nations and signified the principle of self-reliance.

Radio Pakistan and television channels also broadcasted special programmes in which defence analysts, journalists, educationists, and intellectuals participated and highlight significance of the day.

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every day. Such kind of practices demonstrate that the parents give value to reading. Parents engaging in readingand enjoying in day to day lives consequently make children motivated towards reading.

Following are some ways and approaches parents can implement with their children in their early grades; Name Labelling; Make small cards and write names of household things on the cards.

Label the cards on things in different places in the home such as; in the kitchen, corridor and drawing room etc. Practice reading the word labels with your child and encourage him/ her to read the words aloud. Change and replace different words time to time.

Reading with your child; Make daily reading routine at home. Read a story or children magazine. Involve your child in reading small words and sentences along you. Ask the child about the pictures in the story. Provide chance to child to read story. Listen your child while reading and discuss on the characters in the story. Ask small questions to probe and give ample time to think and response. Appreciate your child on his/her efforts in reading.

Increase reading time and continue this practice regularly.

Daily story at bed time; Develop a routine story telling time at home before going to bed.

You can read a story or tell a story to your child on daily bases.

Reading corner at home; Arrangea reading corner for your children to study at home.

Select a nice place with proper light and ventilation where there is no noise disturbance.

Place a table and two/three chairs for your children to sit. Make a regular routine of reading and doing homework in that place. Your children will do their routine study in that place and they will feel ownership and encouragement towards study. Bring newspaper, children magazines and children story books to home and enrich the reading corner with the time. Manage some time to spend with your child in reading corner. This will boost child’s motivation and confidence towards daily reading.

Study Timetable; Make a timetable for your child at home. Arrange one reading time daily in that time table along with study time for other subjects. This timetable will help you maintain your child’s daily reading practice at home.

Indian troops martyr 11 youths in occupied Kashmir SRINAGAR—In their fresh acts of state terrorism, Indian t roops m a r t y re d eleve n Kash mir i youths including a top Hizbul Mujahideen Commander, Sabzar Ahmed But t, i n Ba r a mu lla a nd Pulwama districts, Kashmir Media Service (KMS) reported on Saturday.

The troops during continued violent military operations killed eight youths in Rampur and Uri areas of Baramulla and three others including Sabzar Ahmed at Saimoh in Tral area of Pulwama.

Indian army claimed that the youth were killed in encounters with troops. However, independent sources said that Sabzar Ahmed Butt, Burhan Wani’s successor, and his associates were arrested first and later killed in custody.

Earlier, people staged demonstrations in Saimoh and

its adjoining areas to rescue Sabzar Ahmed and his two associates, who were trapped in a house, last night.

Indian police and troops fired teargas shells and pellets to disperse the demonstrators,

triggering clashes between the protesters and the forces’ personnel. Dozens of people were injured during clashes which were going on till reports last came in.

The residents of Saimoh said

that the forces also destroyed two residential houses. They said that the troops also went berserk and broke windowpanes of mosques and residential houses

G-7 nations vow to step up fight against terrorism

Pakistan grieves over destruction in Sri Lanka due to Monsoon rains COLOMBO— Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan, Dr. Sarfraz Ahmad Khan Sipra said that the people and Government of Pakistan are aggrieved over the floods and mudslides triggered by Moonsoon rains in Sri Lanka which caused death and destruction in many parts of Sri Lanka.

In his message to the people and Government of Sri Lanka, Dr. Sipra said, “People of Pakistan are standing shoulder to shoulder with the Sri Lankan people in these times of grief and suffering.”

Dr. Sipra further added that, “As a true and trusted longstanding friend, Pakistan has always been providing

unconditional assistance to Sri Lankan brethren in their need of hour.”

“In this context, the High Commission of Pakistan is in constant touch with Sri Lankan Authorities to finalize the required relief goods as they have requested and will soon provide necessary relief goods to the government

and people of Sri Lanka,” he assured.

In April 2017, the Government of Pakistan, through its High Commission, gifted 10,000 Metric Tons of rice to mitigate drought situation in Sri Lanka. In 2016, Pakistan had provided relief items to Sri Lankan flood and landslide victims.

Tourists flock to Hunza as temperatures rise The G-7 nations have vowed to step up their fight against terrorism after this week’s Manchester attack.

In a joint statement, adopted at the summit in Sicily, Italy, the G-7 nations demanded action from internet providers and social media firms against extremist content online.

They also decided to make collective efforts to track down and prosecute foreign fighters, dispersing from conflicts in Syria and other countries.

However, the summit could not reach any consensus on other issues like climate change, trade and migration.

Mount Everest Day

HUNZA— whenever temperatures rise in the plains of Pakistan, people turn their attention to cooler places that provide an endless natural beauty. One such place is the Hunza Valley, which has become quite popular in recent times.

Home to cold springs and clear lakes, during the summer, Hunza Valley is hustling and bustling with tourists.

The valley has an element of peace and serenity that is not present in other tourist spots like Murree, which becomes

as congested during the summer as any large urban centre in Pakistan. Blessed with a picture-perfect landscape, blissful winds, and towering snowcapped peaks, Hunza Valley is deemed as a heaven on earth.

Tourists coming to the valley are welcomed by the enchanting views and gushing springs and rivers. Hunza has an excess of soul-pleasing views that can satisfy anyone.

Attabad Lake, which came into existence just a few years back, is now a popular

destination for tourists. The lake is a spectacular shade of blue, and reflects the snowcapped mountains surrounding it. What started off as a natural calamity is now an attraction for both local and foreign tourists.

To replace the part of the highway that was submerged by the lake, a tunnel has been bored through the mountains running next to the lake. The tunnels are a part of the Karakoram Highway that goes all the way to the Khunjerab border pass into

China.

Tourists can indulge in various activities at Attabad Lake. Along with fishing for trout, visitors can go boating in the lake. To increase the facilities for tourists visiting the lake, the government should undertake concrete steps to ease their visit to the lake. Facilities like a resort near the lake, would not only increase the number of tourists and facilitate them, but would also be a source of income for the locals.

Nepal celebrates May 29 as the Mount Everest Day marking the first successful ascent of the world’s highest peak

by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa in 1953.

Embassy of Nepal in Islamabad is celebrating Mount Everest

Day today at Serena Hotel, Islamabad. The remarks will be paid by the ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan, CEO of Serena Hotels and guest of honour.

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In history of AJK we have a huge developmental move, PM AJK The Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Raja Farooq Haider Khan said that PML (N) government was successfully implementing its manifesto by introducing NTS, educational reforms, promoting freedom movement in Occupied Kashmir and developing AJK into a modern State.

He was addressing the workers of PML (N) from Central Bagh constituency as the chief guest.

Minister for Information, Tourism and IT Mushtaq Minhas also spoke to the workers.

The Prime Minister said that we had a clear road map for the rapid development of State and first time in history of AJK we have a huge

developmental budge. He declared the upcoming fiscal year as a year of development.

He said it would be a trial for the government machinery how it performs when it got double developmental budget.

The Prime Minister said we are spending 42.5 millions in each constituency under the Infrastructure Community Development Program in running fiscal year.

He said under Prime Minister Infrastructure Community Development Program next year theses funds would be raised up to 60.00 millions for each constituency.

He said that he would visit the Bagh district in next days and would observe the local issues.

Minister for Forest Sardar

Mir Akber, Tahir Chughtai, Mushtaq Nayyar and others PML leaders were also present on the occasion.

Meanwhile the Pr i me Minister inaugurated the RCC bridge at Narr Sher Ali Khan Lohar Balah.

AJK ministers Mushtaq Minhas,Ch Muhammad Aziz

and Sardar Mir Akbar were also present on the occasion.

Later the prime minister welcomed the new comers to PML (N) youth. Those who joined PML youth were included Mr.Waseem, Umer Arif, Zia Tabish, Junaid Roshin, Basit Gerdezi and Farhat Munir.

Pakistan embassy in Bahrain organised special ceremonty to coincide with the Yaum-e-Takbeer

Pakistani Com munit y in Bah rain stood u nited in expressing its solidarity with a Stable, Progressive and Prosperous Pakistan under the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Speaking at a special ceremony organised to coincide with the Yaum-e-Takbeer which was attended by by hundreds of overseas Pakistanis based in Bahrain, Ambassador of Pakistan Javed Malik said that Pakistan is moving steadily towards economic progress

and prosperity due to the prudent and dynamic policies of the government. He said that international rating agencies have not only upgraded Pakistan an emerging market, but also predicted that Pakistan will be one of the fastest growing economies in the next 10 years. A special documentary about the achievements of the government was also shown to the audience based on facts and figures, says a press release received from Bahrain here today.

W h i le a p p r e ciat i ng t he role of overseas Pakistanis, Ambassador Javed Malik thanked prominent community leader, Muhammad Ejaz Chaudhary for organising the impressive event which brought together Pakistanis from different walks of life living in Bahrain. He said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif regards the Overseas Pakistanis as an asset for the country and every effort is made to ensure that they are given a due role in the nation building process. The Ambassador said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s government has successfully tackled the major challenges facing the country and by the grace of God the law and order situation across Pakistan has improved tremendously, and meaningful steps have been taken to address the energy crises and the mega projects would soon

be pumping electricity into the national grid by the year 2018 as promised the government.

He said that political stability is essential for growth and progress of any country, and it is therefore important that governments are given their tenure to deliver on the manifesto commitments, after which the electorate is fully empowered to choose their leaders. He said that Pakistan and Bahrain share a deep rooted relationship which has been further expanded in the last year with 7 high level visits from both sides in the last year. He said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is highly respected in the Gulf countries just like the rest of the world and Pakistan will continue to cooperate with all its friends and allies in promotion of peace and stability of the region.

China dismisses, India panics over prospect of Chinese ‘spy pigeon’ BEIJING— A pigeon with a tag bearing numbers written in Chinese has thrown Indian authorities into a f lutter, as fears spread that the feathered prisoner could be a Chinese spy.

The Chinese public, meanwhile, has ridiculed the accusation as groundless and ludicrous. The pigeon, which was reportedly caught in the disputed border region between China and India on May 20, has become a full-blown suspect of

Chinese espionage.

Prestigious Chinese newspaper ‘People’s Daily’ quoting the Hindustan Times, reported that the bird was found with an inscribed tag on its left leg. This is not the first time that a pigeon has been singled out by India authorities as a potential perpetrator of foreign espionage.

In 2016, a white pigeon was caught and caged by Indian security forces in a border district adjoining Kashmir,

as it was suspected of having Pakistani “links.”

Such seizures have been ridiculed across Chinese social and traditional media. Many have suggested that, instead of punishing an innocent bird, Indian authorities should first deal with the country’s security shortcomings.

“After reading the information circulating online, I would say that the bird might be a homing pigeon participating in a contest. Pigeons used for

contests are normally tagged with rings bearing numbers and characters; I see no reason for Indian authorities to panic about it,” one citizen wrote on Sina Weibo.

“Despite its large population and territory, India remains a country without a shred of security. May be it should start to trust its neighbors, rather than making groundless accusations,” wrote another.

Friendship (FS) gate Chaman opened on humanitarian grounds in Ramazan

Pakistan has opened Friendship (FS) gate Chaman on humanitarian grounds in Ramazan on request from Afghan authorities.

After the Chaman incident, Pakistan has its area under eff con having pushed back Afghan Border police troops.

Census has been completed in the Pakistani side of the

divided villages. It has been agreed upon by Pakistan authorities that cease fire shall continue to be maintained and no border violation will be acceptable and Pakistani troops will maintian its positions along Inter national Border in Killi Luqman and Killi Jahangir on Pakistani side of the border.

PTI to start election campaign after Ramzan

PESH AWA R— Pa k i st a n Te h r e e k- e - I n s a f ( P T I ) Chairman Imran Khan has announced that his party would start campaigning for the 2018 general election as soon as the holy month of Ramzan ends.

He was addressing the media on Friday at the residence of MNA Noor Alam Khan who recently joined the PTI after leaving the Pakistan Peoples Party. “ We w i l l cle a n - swe e p Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa in the upcoming general election” said Imran Khan.

He said that Noor Alam Khan joining the PTI is a major development in KP’s political landscape.

Discussi ng t he federal

budget he said as expected the budget did not bring any major reliefs for the poor in the country. He also said that the use of tear gas against the farmers who were protesting ahead of the budget session in Islamabad, was nothing but brutal adding that in the last four years, no proper relief has been given to farmers by the federal government.

He also said that Go Nawaz Go has become a national slogan since everyone now wants a change in leadership.

Imran also visited Arbab Amir, who has recently joined the PTI after leaving the Awami National Party (ANP), cordially welcoming him into the PTI.

PCB, ACB to work together on various Cricket Development Programs LAHORE— A delegation led

by Chairman Afghanistan C r i c k e t B o a r d (AC B) Shu k r ulla h At if Mashal Saturday called on Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shahryar Khan and Chairman Executive Committee PCB Najam Sethi in Lahore and agreed on various areas of future cooperation between the two boards.

In the meeting both Chairmen reiterated the deep bonds of friendship between the two boards. PCB’s role in the development of Afghan Cricket was recognized and the deep spirit of brotherhood between the two countries was mentioned as the building block for future cooperation.

PCB and ACB have agreed in principle to organize two Friendly T20 matches between the two countries with each side touring the other country

for the same in the near future.

Both sides agreed to organize a bilateral series between the National Teams of the two countries in due course. A preparatory Camp will also be set up for the ACB U19 team in Karachi followed by a bilateral series between the U19 teams of the two countries The two sides agreed for future bilateral series between the emerging and “A” teams of the two boards and bilateral series between the U16 teams of the two boards.

It was also decided that PCB would provide Technical support with the training of ACB Curators, scorers, umpires, analysts and coaches. Both PCB and ACB would explore the possibility of matches between the regional teams of the two boards.

Pakistan side agreed to make available the PCB’s Bio

Mechanical facility for testing of Afghan Cricketers.

The PCB will also push for greater interaction of ACB in the Asian Cricket Council and in World Cricket in general, PCB further agreed to work on providing a stadium in Pakistan which ACB would use as a home venue.

In his comments on meetings, Chairman ACB Shukurullah Atif Mashal said, “We are looking for good relations between the two boards and the relation should be based on mutual respect and interest.

Sport will not be affected by Politics while we use Sport, especially Cricket to influence the political scenario positively. We want good relations with all Cricketing Nations.”

Chairman PCB Shahryar Khan said, “We have a very deep set and brotherly relationship with our neighbor

board the ACB. PCB has played a leading role in the past to support the ACB and the development of Afghan Cricket.”

“We have had a very positive meeting where we identified areas of future cooperation between the two boards. We congratulate the ACB on the heartening success and popularity of Afghan Cricket and look forward to working with our partners at the ACB to further the strong bond between our two boards,” he added.

Chair man Executive Com m it tee PCB Naja m Sethi said, “The recent positive developments in Afghan cricket are especially pleasing to PCB as it continues the long history of support by PCB to its fellow cricket boards in furthering their skills in the game.”—DNA

India trying to institute Hindu domination in IOK: Sartaj

We aspire for peace and desire progress, prosperity and welfare for the entire humanity, President Mamnoon Hussian

President Mamnoon Hussain has said that if we want to come out of the quagmire of our problems and follow the path of development and stability then we will have to follow the Charter of Madina in its true spirit as it is the first and fundamental document on the modern concept of state.

President Mamnoon Hussain said this while addressing the National Seminar on “Reconstruction of Pakistani Society in the light of Charter of Madina” at International Islamic University here in Islamabad on Friday. Federal Minister for Religious Affairs

and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Muhammad Yousuf, Chairman HEC Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, President and Rector IIUI were also present.

The President greatly appreciated the Fatwa issued by the Ulemas of all schools of thoughts condemning terrorism and extremism. He further said that it is a momentous occasion in the history of Pakistan when our scholars have joined hands against this menace. He applauded the extraordinary efforts of ulemas in achieving this milestone.

The President expressed his satisfaction that after the

experiences and events of the last century we are deliberating on reconstructing the society in the light of sacred document of Charter of Madina. He also stated that being Muslims we aspire for peace in the whole world and desire progress, prosperity and welfare for the entire humanity. The President also added that by following this belief Pakistan has always played an active role for global peace and will continue to do so in future also.

The President also emphasized that a counter narrative needs to be built to negate the narratives of extremism, hate and

terrorism to promote peace, harmony and respect of others and impress upon contemporary world that the ideas they harbour about Pakistan and Muslim Ummah in this regard have nothing to do with reality.

Therefore, such seminars have great significance and importance in this respect.

The President also said that the Charter of Madina was not created to protect communal interests, nor it related to Muslims only but it was a broad based agreement which aimed at the welfare and protection of whole humanity.

Adviser to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz has said that India is trying to bring demographic changes to institute Hindu domination in Indian occupied Kashmir (IOK).

He expressed these views in a letter written to United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, elaborating India’s blatant violation of UN Charter and international covenants and conventions on human rights in IOK. In the letter, the Advisor said, “India plans for demographic changes in IOK. A recent proposal by the 31-member Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs of the Indian Government to permanently settle the ‘West Pakistan refugees’ in IOK has created unrest among the people of the Kashmir Valley.

He said, “The so-called West Pakistan refugees do not hail from the State of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Government is trying slowly and gradually to integrate them into Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, which is not only a violation of the state Constitution, but also a

violation of Security Council resolutions on the Kashmir dispute, which forbid any material change until the implementation of the resolutions.” “Another attempt to change the demography of Indian-occupied Kashmir is a move in which children of Hindu families who do not belong to Jammu and Kashmir are being issued permanent resident certificates. To date, 500 such certificates have been issued to students in the Kishtwar district of Jammu, out of a proposed 5,000 in total,” the Adviser said.

He informed that, “Recently, a new proposal has been floated to establish ‘Sainik’ colonies by allotting land to retired army personnel who have served in Kashmir for a minimum of three years and to the families of army personnel who died during fighting in Kashmir. Under the guise of a welfare measure, an attempt is being made to settle non-Kashmiris in IOK.” Sartaj Azizi underscored that, “Non-Kashmiri Hindu industrialists are being allotted land for establishing

industries in areas other than industrial zones whereas the Government of India has asked the state government to earmark land for separate towns in the Valley for Kashmiri pandits, who are presently settled in different Indian states.”

“Land for separate townships was identified in seven places, out of which land at three places has been shortlisted.

While the Hurriyat leadership in IOK and the general public have always welcomed the return of Kashmiri pandits to their ancestral lands, they oppose the idea of separate townships, which would not only enable the Indian Government to settle nonKashmiris there but would also enable manipulation on religious, social and political lines,” Sartaj Aziz said.

The Adviser apprised that, “The human rights situation in Occupied Kashmir has been a matter of profound concern for a long time, particularly the largescale killing and blinding of hundreds of Kashmiris including children, using pellet guns.” “Injuries and

maimings, disappearances, false encounters, arrests and custodial killings and the rape of Kashmiri women, used as a tool to terrorize them, as well as systematic changes in demography to convert a Muslim-majority territory into a Muslim-minority state, are commonplace,” he added.

He stated that, “India has not only constantly violated the Charter of the United Nations and all the international covenants and conventions on human rights in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, but also blatantly disrespected Security Council and United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan resolutions on Kashmir.” Sartaj Aziz said, “It is the obligation of the United Nations to implement the Security Council resolutions on Jammu and Kashmir and to fulfill the promises made to the Kashmiris seventy years ago. The resolution of issue will not only end the immense sufferings of the millions of people of Jammu and Kashmir, but also bring peace and stability in South Asia.”