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10 million Covid-19 vaccines doses to be transported from China to Pakistan till Aug 22

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BEIJING, Aug 12 ::Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will run eight special flights to airlift 10 million doses of anti-Covid-19 vaccines from China to Pakistan between August 12 to August 22 to help ensure the government’s ongoing prevention and control drive against Covid-19 pandemic.

A couple of flights of the national flag carrier will leave Beijing Capital Airport today with anti Covid-19 vaccines procured from China, Qadir Bux Sangi, PIA Country Manager for China told APP here on Thursday.

Another two PIA flights are likely to come to the Chinese capital to transport Covid-19 vaccine to Pakistan in next two days. In total, ten million doses of vaccines will be airlifted from August 12 (Today) to August 22, he added.

He said that PIA has so far brought around 35 million doses of Sinopharm and CanSino vaccines to Pakistan from China.

It is worth mentioning that Pakistan has expedited the vaccination process prevent and control the fourth wave of Covid-19 in the country. Chinese vaccines namely Sinopharm and Sinovac besides other vaccines are being used in the vaccination drive.

The government intends to achieve the target of administering 70 million doses of vaccines to people under its massive vaccination campaign across the country.

China will provide a total of 2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines to the world this year, in the latest effort to honor its commitment to make vaccines a global public good by ensuring vaccine accessibility and affordability.

China will donate $100 million to the COVAX global vaccine initiative for the distribution of vaccines to developing countries.

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Pakistan seeks Afghan cooperation on July 16 incident of Ambassador’s daughter

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday hoped that the government of Afghanistan would cooperate in expeditious provision of the requested information regarding the July 16 incident involving the daughter of Afghanistan’s Ambassador in Islamabad.

“We have seen the Afghanistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ statement and the complainant’s video. It is once again highlighted that the visiting delegation was given a comprehensive briefing on each aspect of the complaint,” said Foreign Office Spokesperson Zahid Hafeez Chuahdri.

He was responding to media queries regarding the Afghanistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ statement on the complaint of the daughter of Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan.

The Foreign Office Spokesperson said that “The Pakistan side facilitated the delegation’s visit to all areas which the complainant had independently visited on 16 July, including F-7, G-7, Rawalpindi, Daman-e-Koh, F-6 and F-9 Park.”

“The delegation was informed that the technical data (geo-fencing) matched with the actual movement of complainant on the day contrary to statement of the complainant, which was further confirmed by the statements of the taxi drivers,” he added.

He further said that “On the basis of the complete investigation, the delegation was informed that the complaint did not corroborate the findings on the ground.”

“The delegation was further requested to facilitate access to the complainant and the official of the Embassy and phone data, as already requested on 18 July 2021,” he added.

“It is hoped that the Government of Afghanistan would cooperate in expeditious provision of the earlier requested information,” the Foreign Office Spokesperson stressed.

Morocco, Pakistan Carry Out Naval Exercise Near Straits of Gibraltar

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The exercise is part of the two countries’ determination to boost ties in defense and other fields.

Rabat – Morocco and Pakistan carried out a naval exercise on Tuesday, August 10 near the Straits of Gibraltar. Pakistan participated in the exercise with its Navy Ship Zulfiqar, while Morocco deployed its Royal Navy Ship Sultan Moulay Ismael.

A statement from the Pakistani embassy in Rabat said that the naval exercise featured different maneuvers in an effort to improve the military cooperation between the two nations. The Pakistani Navy greatly values its growing cooperation with the Royal Moroccan Navy and considers it a privilege to share expertise for both maritime forces,” the embassy said. The exercise also serves as an opportunity for Pakistan to reaffirm its commitment to improve cooperation with “friendly” navies across the world, the embassy added.

Morocco and Pakistan maintain good diplomatic relations. The two countries expressed determination to boost ties on different occasions. Last year, the Moroccan embassy in Islamabad,  Pakistan  announced that both countries will renew their ties and further improve bilateral cooperation. The embassy also emphasized that both countries intend to hold a series of high-level meetings to explore potential cooperation in a number of fields, including defense and politics.

The two countries also seek to boost trade cooperation. Statistics show that Pakistan is a major investor in Morocco’s fertilizer production. Statistics further portrayed that trade between Morocco and Pakistan almost tripled between 2007 and 2018. Morocco’s exports to Pakistan jumped from $147 million to more than $348 million. Meanwhile, imports from Pakistan moved from $11,5 million to over $35 million during the same period.

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Scapegoating must be avoided to counter designs of spoilers: COAS

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General Bajwa made these remarks during 242nd Corps Commanders’ Conference held at General Headquarters

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RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa has presided over two days 242nd Corps Commanders’ Conference at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi on Wednesday.

According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the participants took comprehensive review of global, regional and domestic security environment.

The forum was given a detailed briefing on evolving situation along Pak-Afghan International Border, its implications on Pakistan’s internal security, particularly in the western zone and measures being taken to tackle emerging challenges.

On the occasion, the COAS expressed satisfaction over stringent measures being taken for ensuring effective border control as part of the comprehensive Border Management Regime & asked for high level of vigil along the western Border.

Reinforcing Pakistan’s vision for peace, connectivity and shared prosperity, Gen Bajwa said we have made every possible effort to facilitate Afghan peace process leading towards a negotiated settlement with utmost sincerity and will continue to do so.

He said being a collective responsibility, all stakeholders have to play their part positively for enduring peace in Afghanistan which is pivotal for stability in the region. The Army Chief emphasized that misperceptions and scapegoating must be avoided to counter designs of spoilers.

Taking holistic view of the multifarious security challenges faced by Pakistan in various domains in the evolving milieu, the forum underscored the need for adopting whole of nation approach. Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa also commended formations for maintaining high standards of operational readiness and providing sustained support to civil administration during ongoing national efforts against Covid-19, monsoons and national polio drive. 

PDM rejects electoral reforms, AJK poll results

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“Nawaz Sharif will not return without getting treated”, says Shahbaz

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday declared the electronic voting machine as the “simplest way to rig elections” as the alliance rejected the government’s “unilateral” electoral reforms and Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s election results.

The press conference came after the Opposition alliance met in Islamabad after a two-month hiatus, during which it decided to direct all its efforts in holding “free and fair elections in the country.”

The meeting’s participants unanimously agreed the country faces severe internal and external threats, while the incumbent government has “completely failed” in combating the prevailing threats, the PDM chief said.

“Pakistan is facing isolation due to the current regime’s policies,” the PDM chief said, slamming the government for its “failed” foreign policy, as Pakistan was not allowed to present its case during the UNSC meeting on Afghanistan.

“PDM believes the only way forward in Afghanistan is through an inclusive political solution; Pakistan aspires for a political and stable Afghanistan,” Fazl said.

Fazl said the PDM leaders took an in-depth review of the internal and external matters, after which, the meeting’s participants demanded that Opposition lawmakers should be taken into confidence over the situation in the neighbouring war-torn country.

“An important faction of the country is unaware of the situation as it is facts are being hidden from them,” the JUI-F chief said.

Speaking about the PDM’s next course of action, he said PDM’s steering committee would meet on August 21 in Islamabad, during which the parties will mull over the recommendations presented today after internal deliberations.  

“We rejected each and every electoral reform put forward by this selected government, and we believe that NAB and FIA have become political institutions, who have lost their standing, as they are being used against the Opposition,” he said.

The meeting also decided that Qaumi Watan Party’s chief Aftab Sherpao will be made the senior vice-president of the alliance, he said.

Taking over the press conference, Shahbaz said PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif’s medical treatment was underway in the UK, and a heart-related operation of his was crucial.

“He (Nawaz) will not return without getting treated; it is unfortunate that the government is politicising the health of a three time prime minister,” Shahbaz said.

The PML-N president reminded that several people had “stooped so low” that when Nawaz’s wife was on her death bed, they would make “absurd” comments about her health.

Biden urges unity as Taliban make advances

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The US president says he does not regret his decision to withdraw from Afghanistan

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WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has urged Afghanistan’s leaders to fight for their homeland as the Taliban armed group tightens its grip on the country’s territory.

“Afghan leaders have to come together,” Biden told reporters at the White House on Tuesday, adding the Afghan troops outnumber the Taliban and must want to fight.

 “They have got to fight for themselves, fight for their nation.”

The US president said he does not regret his decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, noting that Washington has spent more than $1 trillion over 20 years and lost thousands of soldiers.

He said the US continues to provide significant air support, food, equipment and salaries to Afghan forces.

Meanwhile, the Taliban seized three more provincial capitals in Afghanistan, officials said on Wednesday, putting nine of the nation’s 34 in the armed group’s hands.

The fall of the capitals of Badakhshan and Baghlan provinces to the northeast and Farah province to the west put increasing pressure on the country’s central government to stem the tide of the advance.

The group has captured the provincial capitals Faizabad, Farah, Pul-e-Khumri, Sar-e-Pul, Sheberghan, Aybak, Kunduz, Taluqan and Zaranj.

The Taliban has already gained vast parts of rural Afghanistan since launching a series of offensives in May to coincide with the start of the final withdrawal of foreign forces.

A senior European Union official said on Tuesday that Taliban forces now control more than 65 percent of Afghanistan, threaten to take 11 provincial capitals and seek to deprive Kabul of its traditional support from national forces in the north.

Pakistan, Iraq pledge to solidify ties

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Iraqi Prime Minister to visit Pakistan soon, solution of Afghan issue essential for regional peace and stability: Dr. Fuad Hussein

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ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Iraq Dr. Fuad Hussein has said he was worried about what was happening in Afghanistan adding he was satisfied with the role Pakistan was playing towards an amicable resolution of this conflict.

He further said peace in Afghanistan is necessary for regional peace and stability therefore all stakeholders, especially the neighbors should sit together and help resolve this issue.

He said by end of this month Iraq was hosting a conference of neighboring countries with a view to settle any issues through peaceful means as Iraq strongly believes that all disputes can only be resolved through peaceful means.

The Iraqi foreign minister disclosed that the Prime Minister of Iraq has accepted the invitation to visit Pakistan and modalities of the visit are being finalized.

To a question about facilitation of Zaireen he said he will take up this issue with the Interior Minister of Iraq for better facilitation of Pakistani pilgrims. “We are going to work on that and we will solve this problem as Pakistani people are very welcome in Iraq”, he added.

On Palestine issue, the minister said we believe in right of self determination for the people of Palestine issue. On Yemen crisis, the minister said Yemen and other crises have regional dimensions as well therefore we thing the world should join hands to seek solutions of these crises including the Yemen crises.

Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan wanted to have durable relations with Iraq in all fields. He welcomed Iraqi foreign minister on his first ever visit to Pakistan.

Qureshi said on the occasion Pakistan wants durable peace in Afghanistan and will continue to play its constructive role in this regard despite baseless allegations of Ashraf Ghani.

The Foreign Minister said Pakistan always played a positive role for peace in Afghanistan and Pakistani delegation is also present in the Peace Dialogue being held in Doha. He said the world is appreciating and acknowledging Pakistan’s reconciliatory and sincere efforts for peace in Afghanistan.

He said that unfortunately, Pakistan is being blamed for the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan by some Afghan elements. He said the role of these spoilers should be monitored strictly.The Foreign Minister urged all stakeholders for collective hard work and efforts for regional peace as rising violence in Afghanistan is very concerning for Pakistan.

The Foreign Minister expressed deep concern over the negative role of India as president of the UN Security Council for a month.

The two foreign ministers, who earlier led delegation-level talks, focused on bilateral and regional consultations on trade, energy, religious tourism, defence cooperation, human resource, employment and consular matters. Foreign Minister Qureshi mentioned that the issue of smooth issuance of visas for Pakistani pilgrims to Iraq, especially during Muharram, was taken up.

On the personal interest of Prime Minister Imran Khan, he said, a pilgrims management policy was under consideration. Also, plans are underway to set up a Pakistan House at Karbala and a medical centre to facilitate the pilgrims.

India is on forefront in maligning Pakistan on social media: Fawad

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ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has said India is on the forefront in maligning Pakistan on social media. 

He was addressing a joint news conference, along with National Security Advisor Dr Moeed Yusuf in Islamabad this evening.

The Minister said the Digital Media Wing of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has analysed data retrieved from social media in two years establishing the fact of anti-Pakistan trends on social media run from India and Afghanistan.

He said Pashtoon Tahaffuz Movement, its affiliates, and elements from Afghanistan contributed in leading massive social media trends against Pakistan.

The Minister said PTM ran 150 trends and 3.7 million tweets were made and majority of them emanated from India.

He said PTM also actively used Baloch separatists for this purpose.

Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said trends were also run from Israel and unfortunately some of Pakistan’s political parties also contributed in spread filthy propaganda against Pakistan.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Moeed Yusuf said our think tanks have provided facts that campaigns against Pakistan on social media are being run by India and Afghanistan. He said these social media trends are being run in a coordinated manner.

The NSA said we have decided to unveil all such conspiracies against the country. He said these trends are being run on the themes based on sub-nationalism, targeting China Pakistan Economic Corridor directly, putting Pakistan in black list of FATF and holding Pakistan responsible for chaos in Afghanistan.

Moeed Yusuf said these trends are generated and supported with the help of Artificial Intelligence which even don’t show the real time of its dissemination on social media.  

Dr Moeed Yusuf said he himself has visited United States recently and there is no imposition of sanctions on Pakistan.

He said Pakistan desires a peaceful and political solution of Afghanistan. 

Responding to a question, the NSA said Pakistan believes in peaceful neighbourhood and the only solution to Afghan conflict is talks.

North Korea says South Korea, U.S. risking ‘huge security crisis’ by choosing to escalate tensions

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North Korea on Wednesday warned the US and South Korea of a possible security crisis over their joint military drills.

In a statement, Kim Yo Jong, vice-department director of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, said Washington and Seoul are holding the joint military exercises despite their repeated warnings which will surely make them face a more serious security threat.

“They are the most vivid expression of the US hostile policy towards the DPRK [Democratic People’s Republic of Korea], designed to stifle our state by force, and an unwelcoming act of self-destruction for which a dear price should be paid as they threaten the safety of our people and further imperil the situation on the Korean peninsula,” Kim Yo Jong said in a statement published by state-run Korean Central News Agency.

“The dangerous war exercises pushed ahead by the US and the South Korean side disregardful of our repeated warnings will surely make them face more serious security threat,” he warned.

His statement came just a day after the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un criticized Seoul and Washington as they kicked off a preliminary training Tuesday ahead of next week’s main exercise from Aug. 16 to 26.

The North Korean official warned that Pyongyang could move to bolster its nuclear and conventional weapons program to contain an external threat to their country.

“The reality proves that only substantial deterrent, not words, can ensure the peace and security of the Korean peninsula, and that it is a vital requirement for us to build up the force powerful enough to fully contain the external threats to us,” the official said.

On Monday, South Korea said its joint military exercises with the US are “purely defensive.”

The South Korean Foreign Ministry said: “We believe that most of the international community fully understands that the South Korea-US combined exercises are an annually-held and defensive exercise and therefore, it does not pose a threat to any particular country, including North Korea.”

Earlier on Friday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also said that the upcoming military exercise between South Korea and the US is not “constructive” and called on Washington to avoid any action that would cause tension with the North.

Last month, the two countries restored cross-border communication lines that were cut off by Pyongyang last June.

North Korea severed communication with South Korea and also blew up an inter-Korean liaison office along the border in June 2020.

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