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China lauds Pak remarks about Xinjiang

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BEIJING, FEB 8 – China on Monday appreciated the objective and unbiased position upheld by the Pakistani and United Arab Emirates (UAE) sides about the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

“China appreciates the objective and unbiased position upheld by the Pakistani and UAE sides,”ť Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said during his regular briefing while commenting on positive remarks made by Mushahid Hussain, Chairman, Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and UAE Ambassador to China Ali Al Dhaheri.

He said that Chairman Hussain and Ambassador Dhaheri both spoke about their first-hand experience in Xinjiang during the interviews, which reflected the real situation in Xinjiang.

“It has also proven that the lies on Xinjiang concocted by a handful of anti-China elements in the West are nothing but a farce to malign and smear China. Their attempts to interfere in China’s internal affairs will not succeed,” he added.

He said that since 2018, more than 1,200 people from over 100 countries had visited Xinjiang. That includes UN officials, foreign diplomats posted in China, some countries’ permanent representatives to Geneva, journalists and religious groups.

They saw with their own eyes a region thriving with stability and prosperity and commended its exemplary counter-terrorism and de-radicalization efforts, he added.

“We welcome more foreign friends to visit Xinjiang and see the real situation there, including its socioeconomic development and how local residents are enjoying their life and work,” he added.

Wang Wenbin said that the Chinese side believed more and more countries would speak up for justice like Pakistan and the UAE.

According to media reports, Mushahid Hussain Syed said in a recent interview that the economic growth of China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and the population growth of the Uygur community belie the politically-motivated fiction peddled by a few Western politicians.

Also the UAE ambassador to China Ali Al Dhaheri spoke highly of Xinjiang’s economic development and progress in poverty alleviation, applauded the effective counter-terrorism and deradicalization efforts and expressed hope for stronger cooperation with China on this front.

South Africa suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine

PRETORIA, South Africa, FEB 8: South Africa’s Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said Sunday that his country would temporarily halt the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that was due to be rolled out later this month.

The suspension comes hours after a new study revealed the vaccine is less effective against the South African variant of the coronavirus known as 501Y.V2.

South Africa received 1 million doses of the drug Feb. 1, which the government said would be administered first to frontline health workers.

“We shall wait for guidance from our scientists on how to use the AstraZeneca vaccine,’’ Mkhize said at a news conference attended by health experts who gave updates regarding vaccines.

Mkhize said the vaccination program will still go ahead with the use of Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer vaccines in the coming weeks while scientists ponder how the AstraZeneca shot could be deployed.

South Africa has the highest number of infections on the continent with 1.4 million and 46,180 deaths. It is also the 15th most affected country in the world.

Expired vaccines

A senior health official revealed Sunday that AstraZeneca vaccines received from India were nearing their expiry date.

“Unfortunately these vaccines came through with the expiry date of April which we only identified on arrival,’’ said health department deputy director-general Anban Pillay Pillay. “We’ve engaged the Serum Institute of India for extension of date if that’s possible or exchange of the stock.’’

South Africa received its first consignment Feb. 1 from the Serum Institute, the world’s largest vaccine producer.

Turkish foreign minister to begin Gulf tour Tuesday

ANKARA, FEB 8: The Turkish foreign minister will embark on a three-day Gulf tour on Tuesday for official visits to Kuwait, Oman and Qatar.

According to a statement by the Turkish Foreign Ministry on Monday, Mevlut Cavusoglu “will pay official visits to Kuwait, Oman and Qatar on 9-11 February 2021,” and “will hold talks with his counterparts and other high-level authorities” on the occasion of these visits.

“During these meetings, various aspects of our bilateral relations will be reviewed and views on current regional and international issues will be exchanged,” added the statement.

Cavusoglu is also scheduled to meet with Turkish business people operating in those countries.

Planning essential for obtaining maximum benefits from tourism: PM

ISLAMABAD, FEB 8 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired meeting of the National Coordination Committee on Tourism at Islamabad today.

The meeting was attended by Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mr. Mahmood Khan, SAPM Syed Zulfiqar Abbas Bukhari who is also Chairman National Tourism Coordination Board, Advisor to CM Punjab on Tourism Mr. Asif Mehmood, Secretary Cabinet, Chief Secretaries of Punjab,  Khyber Pakhtunlkwa & Azad Jammu & Kashmir and MD PTDC, and senior officials. Chief Secretary Sindh, Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan joined via video link.

Taking note of the increasing domestic tourism, the Prime Minister emphasized that planning and feasibility on scientific grounds is essential before development of tourist sites in the country. The Prime Minister also underscored the importance of preserving local heritage and environmental protection for tourist sites.

The Prime Minister was briefed regarding planning and feasibilities conducted for development of new tourist sites in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. These sites are located in Salt Range, Potohar Plateau, Districts  Swat & Murree and near Gawadar.

*It was also briefed that anti-encroachment drive continues throughout the country. The Prime Minister directed that anti-encroachment drive should continue without any discrimination as there is no one above law.*

The Prime Minister directed that bye-laws and regulations must be notified before start of physical development work on tourist sites in order to ensure cleanliness, environmental protection and prevent illegal land encroachment.

The Prime Minister stated that Pakistan holds great potential for tourism that can be capitalized for revenue generation, employment and promoting heritage.=DNA

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US returning to UN Human Rights Council as observer

GENEVA, FEB 8: The US on Monday announced that it will re-engage with the UN Human Rights Council as an observer. Mark Cassayre, the charge d’affaires at the US mission to the UN in Geneva, made the announcement at the end of the council’s session on Monday.

“I am pleased to inform you that this morning, Secretary [Antony] Blinken will announce that the United States will re-engage with the United Nations Human Rights Council as an observer.

“We do so knowing that the most effective way to reform and improve the Council is to engage with it in a principled fashion,” Cassayre said.

The administration of former President Donald Trump had withdrawn the US from the HR Council in 2018.

Azerbaijan has rich heritage: Wendy Morton

BAKU, FEB 8 – UK Foreign Office Minister Wendy Morton visited the Old Town area in Azerbaijani Baku as part of her official two-day visit to Azerbaijan.

“Wonderful visit to the Old Town area of beautiful Baku on the Caspian. Azerbaijan has a rich heritage and I have had a fascinating time at the Prince of Wales’ School for Traditional Arts which supports future generations of artists and preserves Azerbaijan’s ancient culture,” Morton wrote on her Twitter page.

Minister for the European Neighbourhood Wendy Morton arrived in the Azerbaijani city of Baku for a two-day official visit on Feb. 8, 2020, to attend the annual UK-Azerbaijan Strategic Dialogue Summit.

The visit seeks to strengthen the relationship between the UK and Azerbaijan around areas of cooperation in green energy and tackling climate change, as well as advancing the rights of women and countering gender-based violence.

World’s largest battery will be installed in Australia

Canberra, FEB 8: In 2017, Elon Musk installed a 150 MW battery in Australia for that period. Victoria recently announced the creation of a 300-megawatt battery. However, the new ambitious project envisages the installation of a record 1.2 GW battery.

CEP Energy is set to install the largest man-made battery in New Wales in southeastern Australia. Its capacity will be a record 1.2 gigawatts.

The giant battery will be located near the city of Currie-Currie. According to the report, the new facility will be commissioned by 2023: modules in the form of giant battery blocks will be gradually added.

Masood Khan invites investors to tap investment opportunities in AJK

ISLAMABAD, FEB 8: Yasir Ilyas Khan President ICCI presents a souvenir to Masood Khan, President, Azad Jammu and Kashmir during the meeting.=DNA PHOTO

ISLAMABAD, FEB 8 (DNA) – Sardar Masood Khan, President, Azad Jammu and Kashmir said that AJK possessed huge investment potential in almost every sector of economy and invited Pakistani investors to tap all investment opportunities in AJK for earning lucrative results.

He said that the US$5 billion AJK economy has the potential to grow into US$ 20-30 billion economy within 10 years, which showed its attractiveness for investors. He said that AJK has the potential to become an engine of growth for Pakistan. He said that 3 tourism corridors have been identified under CPEC in AJK to improve tourism infrastructure.

He said that before Covid-19 pandemic, 1.5 million tourists visited AJK as it has pristine terrain with mesmerizing spots for tourists and the government was focusing on modernizing tourism infrastructure to attract more tourists.

He expressed these views while addressing the business community at Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI). Representatives of Mirpur, Jhelum, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Bhawalpur and Karachi Chambers of Commerce & Industry also joined the session through a zoom meeting.

Sardar Masood Khan said that 3 hydropower projects under CPEC including 720MW Karot, 1120 MW Kohala, 600 MW Azad Pattan and one SEZ in Mirpur were under construction in AJK.

He said that AJK has the world’s finest precious stones while there was great potential for investment in industry, agriculture, hospitality and other sectors and urged that Pakistani investors should capitalize on them.

He announced that he would host a delegation of Pakistani business community led by Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan President ICCI in AJK to show them business and investment potential in AJK.

He also paid tributes to Sardar Muhammad Ilyas Khan, Chairman, Sardar Group of Companies and father of Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan for his entrepreneurial achievements as he has made huge investments in Pakistan and AJK providing jobs to several thousand people and was making significant contribution to tax revenue of the country.

Speaking at the occasion, Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ICCI) said that immense tourism potential in AJK still remained untapped and the government should focus on developing modern tourism infrastructure to attract more tourists.

He said that promoting tourism in AJK would contribute effectively towards strengthening the economy as it would attract investment, create new jobs, reduce unemployment and generate tax revenue.

He said that tourism contributed £106 billion to the GDP of British economy besides supporting 2.6 million jobs. Similarly, tourism was contributing 11.5 percent to the GDP of Dubai capturing direct international tourism spending of $27.9 billion, which showed that Pakistan and AJK could achieve tremendous benefits by promoting tourism.

He emphasized that the federal and AJK governments should consider announcing special incentives including 5 to 10-year tax holidays and abolition of duties on import of machinery and equipment for AJK to attract maximum local and foreign investors.

He urged that the AJK government should provide land on lease for 55-90 years to investors to give them confidence in making investment. He said that the government should take measures to attract major local and international brands to AJK, establish trainings institutes to utilize the abundant human resource of the region for economic development and reopen airports in Rawalakot and Muzaffarabad by further upgrading them that would facilitate the local and international tourists in visiting AJK.

Mian Akram Farid Chairman Founder Group said that sales tax exemption has been withdrawn in AJK and this decision should be revised to facilitate the businessmen in AJK. He said that tax on check posts from loaded vehicles should also be withdrawn and consistent policies should be made for investors.

Zafar Bakhtawari Convener ICCI Kashmir Cause Committee and Chairman D.Watson Group said that major cities of AJK should be connected with air links and a Kashmir Liaison Committee comprising the business community of Pakistan should be formed to tap investment potential in AJK. He announced that D.Watson would open its branches in Muzaffarabad and Mirpur soon.  The representatives of other Chambers of Commerce & Industry also shared ideas for creating a conducive environment for business and investment in AJK.=DNA

Uzbek envoy calls for increased academic cooperation

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ISLAMABAD: AybekArif Usmanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pakistan has stated that February 9th is the birthday of Alisher Navoi, the glorious son of the Uzbek nation.

He was the first outstanding poet who discovered the remarkable world of the Uzbek language and its richness. He further stated that his creativity is famous throughout the world and his contributions in philosophy and literature are commendable.

The ambassador suggested increased academic bilateral cooperation and scholar to scholar cooperation. He also emphasized that Mazar-i-Sharif-Kabul-Peshawarrailway connectivity is very important.

It may be mentioned here that  an interactive session titled, “Celebrating 580th Anniversary of Alisher Navai” was jointly organized by Area Study Center (Russia, China & Central Asia), University of Peshawar and Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad. The Chief Guest for the event was His Excellency AybekArif Usmanov, Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pakistan.

Prof. Dr. Shabbir Ahmed, Director, Area Study Center (Russia, China, and Central Asia), University of Peshawar presented the welcome address. He mentioned his close affiliation with the Republic of Uzbekistan and welcomed cooperation in various avenues with the Embassy of Uzbekistan to Pakistan.

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Abid, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of Peshawar expressed his gratitude to His Excellency for gracing the interactive session with his presence and stated that we are grateful to the Embassy of Uzbekistan to Pakistan for establishing the Alisher Navai Center at the Area Study Center (Russia, China & Central Asia), University of Peshawar. Moreover, he mentioned that this center will engage in enhancing the bilateral relations between Uzbekistan and Pakistan.

Mr. Khalid Taimur Akram, Executive Director, CGSS in his address stated that Pakistan and Uzbekistan governments are taking remarkable steps to enhance and strengthen regional connectivity. He also highlighted that Uzbekistan is playing an important role in the Afghan peace process.

The interactive session was attended by 50 participants including faculty members of the University of Peshawar and students of International Relations and related fields as well.

Chairman reviews performance of NAB-Rawalpindi

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ISLAMABAD, FEB 8 – Justice (R) Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB chaired a meeting. The meeting reviewed the performance of NAB-Rawalpindi especially convictions made under Section 10 of National Accountability Ordinance (NAO)-1999 and under Section 25 (b) of NAO-1999 during the year 2018 to 2020 at NAB Headquarter.

Hussain Asghar, Deputy Chairman NAB, Zahir Shah, DG Operations NAB, Irfan Naeem Mangi, DG NAB-Rawalpindi and other senior officers of NAB were present at the meeting. During the meeting Irfan Naeem Mangi, DG NAB Rawalpindi informed that NAB Rawalpindi under the dynamic leadership of Honorable Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal Chairman NAB, 13 persons were convicted in 2020 by respected Accountability Courts under section 10 of NAO-1999. The details of the 14 convicted persons under section 10 of NAO-1999 are as under:

1.        State Vs Matti ur Rehman, accused Matti ur Rehman was convicted by the Accountability Court on 27.07.2020 with a fine of Rs. 711.52 million.

2.        State Vs Muhammad Nouman Qureshi and other, accused M. Nouman Qureshi was convicted by the Accountability Court on 09.10.2020 with a fine of Rs. 300 million.

3.        State Vs Muhammad Khalid Warsi, accused Muhammad Khalid Warsi was convicted by the Accountability Court on 13.02.2020 with a fine of Rs. 300 million.

4.        State Vs Muhammad Khalid Warsi, accused Peer Afzal was convicted by the Accountability Court on 13.02.2020 with a fine of Rs. 300 million.

5.        State Vs Muhammad Khalid Warsi, accused Shabbir Hussain was convicted by the Accountability Court on 13.02.2020 with a fine of Rs. 300 million.

6.        State Vs Muhammad Khalid Warsi, accused Muhammad Naeem was convicted by the Accountability Court on 13.02.2020 with a fine of Rs. 300 million.

7.        State Vs Masood Shaid and others, accused Nadeem Ayub was convicted by the Accountability Court on 28.01.2020 with a fine of Rs. 59.29 million.

8.        State Vs Masood Shaid and others, accused Riaz Pervaiz was convicted by the Accountability Court on 28.01.2020 with a fine of Rs. 59.29 million.

9.        State Vs Masood Shaid and others, accused Dawood Khalid was convicted by the Accountability Court on 28.01.2020 with a fine of Rs. 59.29 million.

10.     State Vs Mian Khurram Rasool and others, accused Mian Khurram Rasool was convicted by the Accountability Court on 27.01.2020, with a fine of Rs. 150 million.

11.     State Vs Ch Muhammad Riaz, accused Ch Muhammad Riaz was convicted by the Accountability Court on 30.09.2020 with a fine of Rs. 50 million.

12.     State Vs Irfan ullah Khan and others, accused Irfan ullah Khan was convicted by the Accountability Court on 09.06.2020 with a fine of Rs. 30 million.

13.     State Vs Muhammad Nouman Qureshi and other, accused M. Adil Butt was convicted by the Accountability Court on 09.10.2020 with a fine of Rs. 1 million.

DG NAB Rawalpindi also informed that due to the efforts of NAB Rawalpindi under the dynamic leadership of Honorable Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB, 09 persons were convicted by respected Accountability Courts in 2019 under section 10 of NAO-1999. The details of the 09 convicted persons under section 10 of NAO-1999 are as under:

1.        State Vs Ghulam Rasool Ayubi and others, accused Ghulam Rasool Ayubi was convicted by the Accountability Court on 22.01.2019 with a fine of Rs. 3700 million

2.        State Vs Mian Khurram Rasool and others, accused Mian Khurram Rasool was convicted by the Accountability Court on 29.10.2019 with a fine of Rs. 85 million

3.        State Vs Najam Ud Din, accused Najam ud Din was convicted by the Accountability Court on 20.12.2019 with a fine of Rs. 33.92 million.

4.        State Vs Najam Ud Din, accused Ghulam Rasool Ayubi was convicted by the Accountability Court on 20.12.2019 with a fine of Rs. 33.90 million.

5.        State Vs Tariq Mahmood and others, accused M. Tariq Mahmood was convicted by the Accountability Court on 18.06.2019 with a fine of Rs. 20 million.

6.        State Vs Ali Abbas Nasir and others, accused Ali Abbas Nasir was convicted by the Accountability Court on 08.05.2019.

7.        State Vs Mufti Ata ur Rehman, accused Mufti Ata ur Rehman was convicted by the Accountability Court on 07.05.2019 with a fine of Rs. 23 million.

8.        State Vs Ghulam Rasool Ayubi and others, accused Hussain Ahmed was convicted by the Accountability Court on 22.01.2019 with a fine of Rs. 0.84 million.

9.        State Vs Ghulam Rasool Ayubi and others, accused M. Khalid was convicted by the Accountability Court on 22.01.2019 with a fine of Rs. 0.36 million.

Similarly in the year 2018, due to the efforts of NAB Rawalpindi under the dynamic leadership of Honorable Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB, 21 persons were convicted by respected Accountability Courts under section 10 of NAO-1999. The details of the 21 convicted persons in 2018 under section 10 of NAO-1999 are as under:

1.        The State Vs Mian M. Nawaz Sharif and 4 others, accused Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was convicted by the Accountability Court on 06.07.2018 with a fine of Rs. 1752 million.

2.        State Vs Mufti Muhammad Ehsan ul Haq and others, accused Mufti M. Ehsan ul Haq was convicted by the Accountability Court on 26.09.2018 with a fine of Rs. 9,000 million.

3.        The State Vs Mian M. Nawaz Sharif and 4 others, accused Maryam Nawaz was convicted by the Accountability Court on 06.07.2018 with a fine of Rs. 438 million.

4.        The State Vs Mian M. Nawaz Sharif and 4 others, accused Capt (R) M. Safdar was convicted by the Accountability Court on 06.07.2018.

5.        State Vs Mian M. Nawaz Sharif and 2 others (Al-Azizia Co. Ltd & Hill Metals, Jeddah), accused Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was convicted by the Accountability Court on 24.12.2018 with a fine of Rs. 5500 million.

6.        State Vs Muhammad Ali Yougvi, Ex-Secretary, accused Muhammad Ali Yougvi was convicted by the Accountability Court on 31.12.2018 with a fine of Rs. 3.2 million.

7.        State Vs Muhammad Ali Yougvi, Ex-Secretary, accused Gujar was convicted by the Accountability Court on 31.12.2018 with a fine of Rs. 1 million.

8.        State Vs Muhammad Fayyaz, accused Muhammad Fayyaz was convicted by the Accountability Court on 17.12.2018 with a fine of Rs. 15.697 million.

9.        State Vs Mian Khurram Rasool, accused Mian Khurram Rasool was convicted by the Accountability Court on 27.11.2018 with a fine of Rs. 50 million.

10.     State Vs Mufti Muhammad Ehsan ul Haq and others, accused Mufti Ibrar ul Haq was convicted by the Accountability Court on 26.09.2018 with a fine of Rs. 30 million.

11.     State Vs Mufti Muhammad Ehsan ul Haq and others, accused M. Osama Abbasi was convicted by the Accountability Court on 26.09.2018 with a fine of Rs. 140.02 million.

12.     State Vs Mufti Muhammad Ehsan ul Haq and others, accused Umair Ahmed was convicted by the Accountability Court on 26.09.2018 with a fine of Rs. 130.16 million.

13.     State Vs Mufti Muhammad Ehsan ul Haq and others, accused Hafiz M. Nawaz was convicted by the Accountability Court on 26.09.2018 with a fine of Rs. 133.42 million.

14.     State Vs Mufti Muhammad Ehsan ul Haq and others, accused Abdu Malik was convicted by the Accountability Court on 26.09.2018 with a fine of Rs. 90 million.

15.     State Vs Mufti Muhammad Ehsan ul Haq and others, accused Saif ullah was convicted by the Accountability Court on 26.09.2018 with a fine of Rs. 7.75 million.

16.     State Vs Mufti Muhammad Ehsan ul Haq and others, accused M. Osama Qureshi was convicted by the Accountability Court on 26.09.2018 with a fine of Rs. 2.37 million.

17.     State Vs Muhammad Riaz, accused Muhammad Riaz was convicted by the Accountability Court on 06.08.2018 with a fine of Rs. 2.5 million.

18.     State Vs Muhammad Bilal and others, accused Hafiz Raja Asif was convicted by the Accountability Court on 30.07.2018 with a fine of Rs. 35 million.

19.     State Vs Rashid Minhas and others, accused Rashid Minhas was convicted by the Accountability Court on 13.07.2018 with a fine of Rs. 140 million.

20.     State Vs Rashid Minhas and others, accused Abdul Rehman was convicted by the Accountability Court on 13.07.2018.

21.     State Vs Muhammad Ramzan (Taj Din) and others, accused Taj Din was convicted by the Accountability Court on 16.05.2018 with a fine of Rs. 01 million.

Moreover during the meeting Irfan Naeem Mangi, DG NAB Rawalpindi informed the meeting that during the year 2020, due to the efforts of NAB-Rawalpindi the dynamic leadership of Honorable Mr. Justice Javed Iqbal 19 persons were convicted by different Accountability Courts under section 25(b) of NAO-1999. The details of the 19 convicted persons under section 25(b) of NAO-1999 are as under:

1.        State Vs Saleem Ullah(GB) & Others, accused Prince Saleem was convicted by the Accountability Court on 09.12.2020, an amount of Rs. 51 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

2.        Investigation regarding Purchase of Plot No. 216, accused Shafqat Mumtaz was convicted by the Accountability Court on 2.12.2020, an amount of Rs. 10.08 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

3.        State Vs Bilal Sheik, Shahzab Mahmood was convicted by the Accountability Court on 20.10.2020, an amount of Rs. 49 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

4.        State Vs Bilal Sheik, accused Zulfiqar Ali was convicted by the Accountability Court on 20.10.2020, an amount of Rs. 0.5  million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

5.        State Vs Bilal Sheik, accused Arshad Iqbal was convicted by the Accountability Court on 20.10.2020, an amount of Rs. 0.5 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

6.        State Vs Shahzaib Mehmood investigation titled Park View stock and Capital, accused Shahzaib Mehmood was convicted by the Accountability Court on 15.10.2020, an amount of Rs 49 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

7.        Investigation regarding Park View Stock, accused Zulfiqar Ali was convicted by the Accountability Court on 15.10.2020, an amount of Rs. 1 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

8.        Investigation Roshan Sindh, accused Ayaz Ahmed Siddiqui was convicted by the Accountability Court on 09.10.2020, an amount of Rs. 6.60 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

9.        Investigation regarding Transaction made from the account of M/s Bahria Town and Joint Accounts of Zain & Mushtaq into fake Accounts, accused Zain Malik was convicted by the Accountability Court on 24.08.2020, an amount of Rs 4955.95 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

10.     Investigation regarding taking Rs. 1.22 billion kickback in JV Opal-225 by Zardari group, accused Zain Malik was convicted by the Accountability Court on 24.08.2020, an amount of Rs 170 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

11.     Investigation regarding taking Rs. 8.3  billion from Bahria Town through Joint account of APS Mushtaq Ahmed and Zain Malik into fake accounts, accused Zain Malik was convicted by the Accountability Court on 24.08.2020, an amount of Rs. 31.79 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

12.     State Vs Khawaja Abdul Ghani Majeed etc ((FBA) Pink Residency case), accused Zain Malik was convicted by the Accountability Court on 11.08.2020, an amount of Rs. 1563.01 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

13.     State Vs Manzoor Qadir kaka  (FBA) (SBCA cases)  Nehare Khayam, accused Zain Malik was convicted by the Accountability Court on 11.08.2020, an amount of Rs. 200 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

14.     State Vs Hussain Lawai etc (FBA). Accused Zain Malik was convicted by the Accountability Court on 11.08.2020, an amount of Rs. 2129.79 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

15.     State Vs (Lucki Ali) Mng of National House Build. Accused Mian Waseem alias Luki ali was convicted by the Accountability Court on 19.06.2020, an amount of Rs. 1950 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

16.     State Vs Nihal Khan etc. accused Shamshad Ali Baladi was convicted by the Accountability Court on 16.06.2020, an amount of Rs. 14.367 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

17.     State Vs Malik Ghulam Mehmood and others (Management of M/s Aim Pak Builders & Developers (Pvt) ltd and others regarding Housing Project Safari Enclave-1, Rawalpindi). Accused Muhammad Ilyas was convicted by the Accountability Court on 29.04.2020. An amount of Rs. 88.59 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

18.     State Vs Haroon Rashid & others (management of NTS). Accused Tahir Maqbool Khawkwani was convicted by the Accountability Court on 11.03.2020. An amount of Rs. 58.9 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

19.     State Vs Haroon Rashid & others (management of NTS). Accused Tahir Aslam was convicted by the Accountability Court on 20.01.2020. An amount of Rs. 1 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

During the meeting DG NAB-Rawalpindi informed that during the year 2019, due to the efforts of NAB-Rawalpindi 25 persons were convicted by different Accountability Courts under section 25(b) of NAO-1999. The details of the 25 convicted persons under section 25(b) of NAO-1999 are as under:

1.        Investigation Roshan Sindh, accused Muhammad Jaffar was convicted by the Accountability Court on 16.12.2019, an amount of Rs. 109.06 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

2.        Investigation Roshan Sindh, accused Abdul Rasheed Channa was convicted by the Accountability Court on 16.12.2019, an amount of Rs. 5.3 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

3.        Investigation Roshan Sindh, accused Uzair Tahseen was convicted by the Accountability Court on 16.12.2019, an amount of Rs. 109.06 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

4.        Investigation Roshan Sindh, accused Aslam Pervaiz Memon was convicted by the Accountability Court on 02.12.2019, an amount of Rs. 2.5 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

5.        Investigation Roshan Sindh, accused Baldev was convicted by the Accountability Court on 02.12.2019, an amount of Rs. 0.6 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

6.        Investigation Roshan Sindh, accused Nadeem Younis was convicted by the Accountability Court on 19.11.2019, an amount of Rs. 64.250 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

7.        Investigation Roshan Sindh, accused Abdul Sattar Qureshi was convicted by the Accountability Court on 19.11.2019, an amount of Rs. 8 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

8.        Investigation against Pak Steel Mill Land, accused Muhammad Shahid was convicted by the Accountability Court on 09.10.2019, an amount of Rs. 497.31 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

9.        Investigation against Pak Steel Mill Land, accused Abdul Ghani was convicted by the Accountability Court on 09.10.2019, an amount of Rs. 2090.88 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

10.     Investigation against Pak Steel Mill Land, accused Tariq Baig was convicted by the Accountability Court on 09.10.2019, an amount of Rs. 491.50 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

11.     Investigation against Pak Steel Mill Land, accused Muhammad Iqbal was convicted by the Accountability Court on 09.10.2019, an amount of Rs. 476.619 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

12.     Investigation against Pak Steel Mill Land, accused Muhammad Touseef was convicted by the Accountability Court on 09.10.2019, an amount of Rs. 2090.88 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

13.     Investigation against Pak Steel Mill Land, accused Aamir was convicted by the Accountability Court on 09.10.2019, an amount of Rs. 2230.272 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

14.     Investigation against Pak Steel Mill Land, accused Siraj Shahid was convicted by the Accountability Court on 09.10.2019, an amount of Rs. 2787.84 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

15.     State Vs M/s KARKEY and others, accused Muhammad Anwar Brohi was convicted by the Accountability Court on 27.09.2019, an amount of Rs. 8.555 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

16.     State Vs Ismail Zafar (GB) and others, accused Miskeen Fiqeer was convicted by the Accountability Court on 09.08.2019, an amount of Rs. 10.062 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

17.     State Vs Ejaz Ahmed Khan (SID) (FBA), accused Harish was convicted by the Accountability Court on 02.08.2019, an amount of Rs. 20.352 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

18.     State Vs Syed Asif Mahmood and Syed Arif Ali, accused Syed Asif Mahmood was convicted by the Accountability Court on 30.07.2019, an amount of Rs. 1067.04 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO. .

19.     State Vs Syed Asif Mahmood and Syed Arif Ali, accused Syed Arif Ali was convicted by the Accountability Court on 30.07.2019, an amount of Rs. 1067.04 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

20.     Investigation against Ministry of National Health Services, accused Dr. Syed Sqalain Ahmed Gillani was convicted by the Accountability Court on 25.02.2019, an amount of Rs. 18.94 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

21.     State Vs Muhammad Esa (GB) and others, accused Hadayat Ali Khan was convicted by the Accountability Court on 15.02.2019, an amount of Rs. 2.75 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

22.     State Vs Muhammad Esa (GB) and others, accused Hakeem Khan was convicted by the Accountability Court on 15.02.2019, an amount of Rs. 0.805 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

23.     State Vs Muhammad Esa (GB) and others, accused Irshad Hussain was convicted by the Accountability Court on 15.02.2019, an amount of Rs. 1 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

24.     State Vs Muhammad Esa (GB) and others, accused Anwar Hussain was convicted by the Accountability Court on 15.02.2019, an amount of Rs. 0.35 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

25.      State Vs Zahid Shafique and others, accused Zahid Shafique was convicted by the Accountability Court on 15.01.2019, an amount of Rs. 18.9 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

DG NAB-Rawalpindi also informed the meeting that during the year 2018, due to the efforts of NAB-Rawalpindi 08 persons were convicted by different Accountability Courts under section 25(B) of NAO-1999. The details of the 08 convicted persons under section 25 (b) of NAO-1999 are as under:

1.                    State Vs Malik Tariq Raheem, accused Malik Tariq Raheem was convicted by the Accountability Court on 31.07.2018, an amount of Rs. 71.4 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

2.                    Shakeel Ahmed Khan, accused Syed Shujat Hussain Shah was convicted by the Accountability Court on 30.07.2018; an amount of Rs. 0.2363 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

3.                    Muhammad Riaz Khan, accused Muhammad Uzair Shah was convicted by the Accountability Court on 28.06.2018; an amount of Rs 11.365 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

4.                    State Vs C.M Anwar etc, accused Muzafar Nishat was convicted by the Accountability Court on 06.09.2018; an amount of Rs. 7.250 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

5.                    State Vs C.M Anwar etc, accused Muzafar Nishat was convicted by the Accountability Court on 06.09.2018; an amount of Rs. 0.893 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

6.                    State Vs Saleem Ullah & others, accused Abdul Wakeel was convicted by the Accountability Court on 15.02.2018; an amount of Rs. 3.57 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

7.                    State Vs Sheikh Muhammad Raheel, accused Sheikh Muhammad Raheel was convicted by the Accountability Court on 06.06.2018; an amount of Rs. 74.73 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

8.                    State Vs Sheikh Muhammad Raheel, accused Sheikh Muhammad Sharjeel was convicted by the Accountability Court on 06.06.2018; an amount of Rs. 74.73 million was recovered from the accused under section 25(B) of NAO-1999.

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