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Pakistan to consider importing insecticides from India to fight locusts
Pakistan severed all diplomatic and trade ties with New Delhi in August after India revoked the special status of Kashmir, a disputed territory between the two rivals, who have fought two of their three wars over the Himalayan region.
Updated: Feb 17, 2020 20:08 IST
By Reuters, ISLAMABAD
Pakistan declared a national emergency over locust swarms early this month after the food ministry gave a briefing to parliament, warning that the country was facing the worst locust infestation in two decades. (REUTERS)
Pakistan is likely to import insecticides from arch-rival India to brace itself for any locust attacks this summer, bypassing a ban on trade between the neighbouring nations.
A copy of Cabinet agenda for a Tuesday meeting seen by Reuters has the import option on it.
Pakistan severed all diplomatic and trade ties with New Delhi in August after India revoked the special status of Kashmir, a disputed territory between the two rivals, who have fought two of their three wars over the Himalayan region.
“Yes definitely, there is a fear of locust attack in June- July, this is the reason we are planning and preparing in advance,” Dr Falak Naz, Director General Department of Plant Protection, Ministry of National Food Security and Research, told Reuters.
China, currently battling the coronavirus outbreak, is the other place from where Pakistan can import the insecticides.
Pakistan declared a national emergency over locust swarms early this month after the food ministry gave a briefing to parliament, warning that the country was facing the worst locust infestation in two decades.
Desert locusts, large herbivores which resemble grasshoppers, are said to have arrived in Pakistan from Iran, and have already damaged maze, cotton, wheat and other crops.
Khusro Bakhtiar, the national food security minister, quoted by local English language newspaper The Express Tribune, said in the briefing that the locust swarm was currently on the Pakistan-India border.
“Action has been taken against the insect over 0.3 million acres (121,400 hectares) and aerial spray was done on 20,000 hectares,” he said.
Swarms of desert locusts have invaded eastern Africa, ravaging crops, decimating pasture and deepening a hunger crisis. United Nations says hundreds of millions of the insects have swept over the Horn of Africa in the worst outbreak in a quarter of a century.
Pakistan to consider importing insecticides from India to fight locusts
Pakistan severed all diplomatic and trade ties with New Delhi in August after India revoked the special status of Kashmir, a disputed territory between the two rivals, who have fought two of their three wars over the Himalayan region.
Updated: Feb 17, 2020 20:08 IST
By Reuters, ISLAMABAD
Pakistan declared a national emergency over locust swarms early this month after the food ministry gave a briefing to parliament, warning that the country was facing the worst locust infestation in two decades. (REUTERS)
Pakistan is likely to import insecticides from arch-rival India to brace itself for any locust attacks this summer, bypassing a ban on trade between the neighbouring nations.
A copy of Cabinet agenda for a Tuesday meeting seen by Reuters has the import option on it.
Pakistan severed all diplomatic and trade ties with New Delhi in August after India revoked the special status of Kashmir, a disputed territory between the two rivals, who have fought two of their three wars over the Himalayan region.
“Yes definitely, there is a fear of locust attack in June- July, this is the reason we are planning and preparing in advance,” Dr Falak Naz, Director General Department of Plant Protection, Ministry of National Food Security and Research, told Reuters.
China, currently battling the coronavirus outbreak, is the other place from where Pakistan can import the insecticides.
Pakistan declared a national emergency over locust swarms early this month after the food ministry gave a briefing to parliament, warning that the country was facing the worst locust infestation in two decades.
Desert locusts, large herbivores which resemble grasshoppers, are said to have arrived in Pakistan from Iran, and have already damaged maze, cotton, wheat and other crops.
Khusro Bakhtiar, the national food security minister, quoted by local English language newspaper The Express Tribune, said in the briefing that the locust swarm was currently on the Pakistan-India border.
“Action has been taken against the insect over 0.3 million acres (121,400 hectares) and aerial spray was done on 20,000 hectares,” he said.
Swarms of desert locusts have invaded eastern Africa, ravaging crops, decimating pasture and deepening a hunger crisis. United Nations says hundreds of millions of the insects have swept over the Horn of Africa in the worst outbreak in a quarter of a century.
Pakistan to consider importing insecticides from India to fight locusts
India proposes train between Attari and Ajmer to ferry Pakistani pilgrims to Ajmer Sharif Dargah
Every year, several Pakistani pilgrims enter the Indian borders to visit Islamic shrines across the country. One such revered and famous shrine thronged by several Pakistani nationals is Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Dargah in Ajmer. In the past, several Pakistani presidents and ministers have visited the dargah to pay their respect at the resting place of the saint.
The nine-day 808th Urs Festival, which commemorates the death anniversary of Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti will start on February 24 and end on March 5, 2020.
According to news reports, India has proposed a train service to enable Pakistani pilgrims to travel from Attari on the Indian border in Punjab to Ajmer in Rajasthan. Meanwhile, Pakistan has not yet responded to the proposal.
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The ties between Indian and Pakistan weakened as a consequence of India’s decision to revoke the special status given to Kashmir under a temporary constitutional provision in August 2019. Pakistan reacted to this move by withholding the movement of Samjhauta Express train, which connects Lahore with Delhi as well as the Thar Express train that links Khokhrapar in Pakistan and Munabao in Rajasthan, India.
However, a few months ago, India and Pakistan opened a land corridor to enable Sikh pilgrims from India to visit the holy Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara, which is the site where the first Sikh Guru, Nanak Dev, spent 18 years of his life until his death in Kartarpur.
India proposes train between Attari and Ajmer to ferry Pakistani pilgrims to Ajmer Sharif Dargah
Every year, several Pakistani pilgrims enter the Indian borders to visit Islamic shrines across the country. One such revered and famous shrine thronged by several Pakistani nationals is Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Dargah in Ajmer. In the past, several Pakistani presidents and ministers have visited the dargah to pay their respect at the resting place of the saint.
The nine-day 808th Urs Festival, which commemorates the death anniversary of Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti will start on February 24 and end on March 5, 2020.
According to news reports, India has proposed a train service to enable Pakistani pilgrims to travel from Attari on the Indian border in Punjab to Ajmer in Rajasthan. Meanwhile, Pakistan has not yet responded to the proposal.
The ties between Indian and Pakistan weakened as a consequence of India’s decision to revoke the special status given to Kashmir under a temporary constitutional provision in August 2019. Pakistan reacted to this move by withholding the movement of Samjhauta Express train, which connects Lahore with Delhi as well as the Thar Express train that links Khokhrapar in Pakistan and Munabao in Rajasthan, India.
However, a few months ago, India and Pakistan opened a land corridor to enable Sikh pilgrims from India to visit the holy Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara, which is the site where the first Sikh Guru, Nanak Dev, spent 18 years of his life until his death in Kartarpur.
India proposes train between Attari and Ajmer to ferry Pakistani pilgrims to Ajmer Sharif Dargah
India to divert water of Ravi, Ujh rivers flowing into Pakistan from December: Sources
Written By : Zee Media Bureau
Updated : Mar 03, 2020, 12:13 PM IST
According to an exclusive report, the government is planning to stop 2 TMC of water of the Ujh river, which is a tributary of the Ravi river that flows through the Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir.
New Delhi: Come this December and India will no longer allow its share of river waters to flow into Pakistan, clearly signalling that it has been taking a close look at corrective measures it can take after relations between two nations soured further in the wake of 2019 Pulwama terrror attack.
According to an exclusive report, the government is planning to stop 2 TMC of water of the Ujh river, which is a tributary of the Ravi river that flows through the Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir.
A source told the Zee News that a technical report has been prepared on it and is awaiting an official nod on the same.
Last year, Union minister for transport and water resources Nitin Gadkari stated that the the government was planning to build three dams in Uttarakhand to stop India’s unused share of river water from flowing to Pakistan.
The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in September 1960 and brokered by the World Bank, lays down rules for how the water of the river Indus and its tributaries that flow in both the countries will be used.
As per the treaty, India allows the water of Ravi, Beas, Sutlej rivers to flow into Pakistan. It is to be noted that after the Uri attack in 2016, the government had decided to fast track the water projects in the region with an aim to curb the river flow across the border to Pakistan.
The Indian government has been making several efforts to make Pakistan pay for supporting the perpetrators of Pulwama terror attack, which was carried out by a suicide bomber owing allegiance to Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad.
India to divert water of Ravi, Ujh rivers flowing into Pakistan from December: Sources
Written By : Zee Media Bureau
Updated : Mar 03, 2020, 12:13 PM IST
According to an exclusive report, the government is planning to stop 2 TMC of water of the Ujh river, which is a tributary of the Ravi river that flows through the Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir.
New Delhi: Come this December and India will no longer allow its share of river waters to flow into Pakistan, clearly signalling that it has been taking a close look at corrective measures it can take after relations between two nations soured further in the wake of 2019 Pulwama terrror attack.
According to an exclusive report, the government is planning to stop 2 TMC of water of the Ujh river, which is a tributary of the Ravi river that flows through the Kathua district in Jammu and Kashmir.
A source told the Zee News that a technical report has been prepared on it and is awaiting an official nod on the same.
Last year, Union minister for transport and water resources Nitin Gadkari stated that the the government was planning to build three dams in Uttarakhand to stop India’s unused share of river water from flowing to Pakistan.
The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in September 1960 and brokered by the World Bank, lays down rules for how the water of the river Indus and its tributaries that flow in both the countries will be used.
As per the treaty, India allows the water of Ravi, Beas, Sutlej rivers to flow into Pakistan. It is to be noted that after the Uri attack in 2016, the government had decided to fast track the water projects in the region with an aim to curb the river flow across the border to Pakistan.
The Indian government has been making several efforts to make Pakistan pay for supporting the perpetrators of Pulwama terror attack, which was carried out by a suicide bomber owing allegiance to Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad.
India to divert water of Ravi, Ujh rivers flowing into Pakistan from December: Sources
India could consider sanctions policy against rogue Pakistan: Think-tank study
In a detailed and bold study 'Devising an Indian Policy on sanctions for Pakistan' made available to ET, Gateway House suggests India need to adopt a comprehensive regulatory framework on sanctions to sanction Pakistan which has been facing heat from G20 and FATF over last few years.
By Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury
ET Bureau|Last Updated: Apr 30, 2020, 09.21 AM IST
NEW DELHI: Delhi could initiate a policy to impose sanctions on Pakistan with Islamabad continuing to pose a threat to India’s national security, foreign policy and economy and as part of the policy warn Chinese companies that has presence in both countries of adverse consequences suggests leading Indian think tank Gateway House (Mumbai-based).
In a detailed and bold study 'Devising an Indian Policy on sanctions for Pakistan' made available to ET, Gateway House suggests India need to adopt a comprehensive regulatory framework on sanctions to sanction Pakistan which has been facing heat from G20 and FATF over last few years.
The suggestions by the think-tank include “threat of sanctions” to foreign firms which are active both in India and Pakistan including Oppo, Morris Garages and Haier from China. Oppo has a significant market share in India and MG’s presence has increased within months of its launch. MG is planning to open a plant in Pakistan.
Among its other suggestions the study has recommended imposing blanket bans on FDI and Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) to Pakistan under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and related regulations and make it mandatory for Indian companies to make a prior disclosure under the Companies Act, 2013 when an investment is proposed to be made in or with a Pakistan entity.
With its focus on Neighbourhood First, Act East, multipolarity and regionalism, India is nurturing its friendships and can leverage this to create a network of influence that will support the implementation of an Indian sanctions regime against Pakistan, according to the study. “It is important to ensure that sanctions imposed, multilaterally or unilaterally, are in line with international humanitarian law. In the UN charter, Article 55(c) read with Article 56 clearly states the importance of following human-rights law. It is important to protect the economic, social and cultural rights of the affected sanctioned population. For this purpose, a monitoring and an evaluation process must be developed,” the Gateway House recommended.
The study further calls for amending export laws to control re-export. “For example, when Sri Lanka imports electronic chips from India, it should not be allowed to re-export them to Pakistan. The U.S. has successfully enforced similar control on re-export of certain commodities under the Export Control Act.”
If India decides to impose sanctions on Pakistan, it is important that it adopt a whole-of-government approach so that all government departments – including the National Security Council, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Textiles, and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology – come together to ensure that the measures are well-phased and targeted, the study felt.
India’s formal exports to Pakistan include textiles and chemicals. Trade between the two countries has been at a standstill since 9 August 2019, after India abrogated the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir. Given the low volume of trade, India’s role in Pakistan’s economy is minimal and vice-versa. However, informal trade between India and Pakistan continues to thrive, with exports from India valued at over $4 billion. The main goods involved in the informal trade are jewellery, textiles, and electronics and the trade is routed through countries such as Dubai.
India could consider sanctions policy against rogue Pakistan: Think-tank study
In a detailed and bold study 'Devising an Indian Policy on sanctions for Pakistan' made available to ET, Gateway House suggests India need to adopt a comprehensive regulatory framework on sanctions to sanction Pakistan which has been facing heat from G20 and FATF over last few years.
By Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury
ET Bureau|Last Updated: Apr 30, 2020, 09.21 AM IST
NEW DELHI: Delhi could initiate a policy to impose sanctions on Pakistan with Islamabad continuing to pose a threat to India’s national security, foreign policy and economy and as part of the policy warn Chinese companies that has presence in both countries of adverse consequences suggests leading Indian think tank Gateway House (Mumbai-based).
In a detailed and bold study 'Devising an Indian Policy on sanctions for Pakistan' made available to ET, Gateway House suggests India need to adopt a comprehensive regulatory framework on sanctions to sanction Pakistan which has been facing heat from G20 and FATF over last few years.
The suggestions by the think-tank include “threat of sanctions” to foreign firms which are active both in India and Pakistan including Oppo, Morris Garages and Haier from China. Oppo has a significant market share in India and MG’s presence has increased within months of its launch. MG is planning to open a plant in Pakistan.
Among its other suggestions the study has recommended imposing blanket bans on FDI and Overseas Direct Investment (ODI) to Pakistan under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and related regulations and make it mandatory for Indian companies to make a prior disclosure under the Companies Act, 2013 when an investment is proposed to be made in or with a Pakistan entity.
With its focus on Neighbourhood First, Act East, multipolarity and regionalism, India is nurturing its friendships and can leverage this to create a network of influence that will support the implementation of an Indian sanctions regime against Pakistan, according to the study. “It is important to ensure that sanctions imposed, multilaterally or unilaterally, are in line with international humanitarian law. In the UN charter, Article 55(c) read with Article 56 clearly states the importance of following human-rights law. It is important to protect the economic, social and cultural rights of the affected sanctioned population. For this purpose, a monitoring and an evaluation process must be developed,” the Gateway House recommended.
The study further calls for amending export laws to control re-export. “For example, when Sri Lanka imports electronic chips from India, it should not be allowed to re-export them to Pakistan. The U.S. has successfully enforced similar control on re-export of certain commodities under the Export Control Act.”
If India decides to impose sanctions on Pakistan, it is important that it adopt a whole-of-government approach so that all government departments – including the National Security Council, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Textiles, and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology – come together to ensure that the measures are well-phased and targeted, the study felt.
India’s formal exports to Pakistan include textiles and chemicals. Trade between the two countries has been at a standstill since 9 August 2019, after India abrogated the special status granted to Jammu and Kashmir. Given the low volume of trade, India’s role in Pakistan’s economy is minimal and vice-versa. However, informal trade between India and Pakistan continues to thrive, with exports from India valued at over $4 billion. The main goods involved in the informal trade are jewellery, textiles, and electronics and the trade is routed through countries such as Dubai.
India could consider sanctions policy against rogue Pakistan: Think-tank study
India stops 14,000 cusecs of water flowing into Pakistan
SAMAA |By Wahab Kamran - Posted: May 6, 2020 | Last Updated: 14 hours ago
India has stopped 14,000 cusecs of water flowing into Pakistan via River Chenab, officials at the Pakistani Ministry of Water Resources said Wednesday. The flow of water in Chenab has been reduced to 18,000 cusecs, the officials said. It was at 31,800 cusecs on Tuesday.
Due to this, the rice crop is feared to be affected in areas stretching from Marala to Panjnad headworks in Punjab. India has diverted this water to Baglihar and Ratle dams, the officials added.
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SAMAA |By Wahab Kamran - Posted: May 6, 2020 | Last Updated: 14 hours ago
India has stopped 14,000 cusecs of water flowing into Pakistan via River Chenab, officials at the Pakistani Ministry of Water Resources said Wednesday. The flow of water in Chenab has been reduced to 18,000 cusecs, the officials said. It was at 31,800 cusecs on Tuesday.
Due to this, the rice crop is feared to be affected in areas stretching from Marala to Panjnad headworks in Punjab. India has diverted this water to Baglihar and Ratle dams, the officials added.
India stops 14,000 cusecs of water flowing into Pakistan | SAMAA
India has stopped 14,000 cusecs of water flowing into Pakistan via River Chenab, officials at the Pakistani Ministry of Water Resources said Wednesday. The flow of water in Chenab has been reduced to 18,000 cusecs, the officials said. It was at 31,800 cusecs on Tuesday. Due to this, the rice...
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Punjab resumes construction of Shahpurkandi dam
By Vibhor Mohan | TNN | Apr 30, 2020, 22:46 IST
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government on Wednesday resumed the construction work on the Shahpurkandi Dam project, after due assessment on the ground with respect to labour availability at the site and Covid-19 safety precautions. The project is being constructed on river Ravi at an estimated cost of Rs 2,700 crore and will reduce the outflow of the river water to Pakistan, while benefitting both Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir, once it is completed.
The Shahpurkandi dam project will generate 206 MW of power, besides having the potential to irrigate 5,000 hectares of land in Punjab and 31,000 hectares of land in Jammu and Kashmir's Sambha and Kathua districts.
According to an official spokesperson, chief minister Amarinder Singh had directed the Pathankot district to examine the feasibility of restarting of the constructional activity on the project, after the Ministry of Home Affairs issued guidelines on April 15, allowing resumption of construction activities on irrigation projects beyond municipal limits, provided the site did not fall under a containment zone.
The district administration had constituted a three-member team of officers to examine the situation. The team had visited the site on Tuesday, and found it feasible to resume work since the labour involved in the construction stayed at site sheds, in the confined area, with the single entry point duly barricaded. The team further found that the agency - Soma- Bureya JV – was taking adequate measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Based on the inputs of the team, the district administration gave the go-ahead for resumption of construction after taking assurance from the agency, in the form of an undertaking that they will adhere to the guidelines issues with respect to Covid.
The total estimated balance cost as on 2014, Rs 1,408 crore would be spent on the power component, with 100 per cent share of Punjab. A sum of Rs 685 crore would be spent on the irrigation component, with a share of Rs 485 crore to be contributed by the central government and Rs 179.28 crore by the state government.
Punjab resumes construction of Shahpurkandi dam - Times of India
By Vibhor Mohan | TNN | Apr 30, 2020, 22:46 IST
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government on Wednesday resumed the construction work on the Shahpurkandi Dam project, after due assessment on the ground with respect to labour availability at the site and Covid-19 safety precautions. The project is being constructed on river Ravi at an estimated cost of Rs 2,700 crore and will reduce the outflow of the river water to Pakistan, while benefitting both Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir, once it is completed.
The Shahpurkandi dam project will generate 206 MW of power, besides having the potential to irrigate 5,000 hectares of land in Punjab and 31,000 hectares of land in Jammu and Kashmir's Sambha and Kathua districts.
According to an official spokesperson, chief minister Amarinder Singh had directed the Pathankot district to examine the feasibility of restarting of the constructional activity on the project, after the Ministry of Home Affairs issued guidelines on April 15, allowing resumption of construction activities on irrigation projects beyond municipal limits, provided the site did not fall under a containment zone.
The district administration had constituted a three-member team of officers to examine the situation. The team had visited the site on Tuesday, and found it feasible to resume work since the labour involved in the construction stayed at site sheds, in the confined area, with the single entry point duly barricaded. The team further found that the agency - Soma- Bureya JV – was taking adequate measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Based on the inputs of the team, the district administration gave the go-ahead for resumption of construction after taking assurance from the agency, in the form of an undertaking that they will adhere to the guidelines issues with respect to Covid.
The total estimated balance cost as on 2014, Rs 1,408 crore would be spent on the power component, with 100 per cent share of Punjab. A sum of Rs 685 crore would be spent on the irrigation component, with a share of Rs 485 crore to be contributed by the central government and Rs 179.28 crore by the state government.
Punjab resumes construction of Shahpurkandi dam - Times of India
Rice crop likely to be affected after India stops water flow
by News Desk , (Last Updated 1 day ago)
India has stopped 14,000 cusecs of water flowing into Pakistan via River Chenab, the Pakistani Ministry of Water Resources said on Wednesday, fearing the reduced water flow could damage the rice crop.
The flow of water in Chenab has been reduced to 18,000 cusecs, the officials said. It was at 31,800 cusecs on Tuesday.
Due to this, the rice crop is feared to be affected in areas stretching from Marala to Panjnad headworks in Punjab.
India has diverted this water to Baglihar and Ratle dams, the officials added.
Rice crop likely to be affected after India stops water flow
by News Desk , (Last Updated 1 day ago)
India has stopped 14,000 cusecs of water flowing into Pakistan via River Chenab, the Pakistani Ministry of Water Resources said on Wednesday, fearing the reduced water flow could damage the rice crop.
The flow of water in Chenab has been reduced to 18,000 cusecs, the officials said. It was at 31,800 cusecs on Tuesday.
Due to this, the rice crop is feared to be affected in areas stretching from Marala to Panjnad headworks in Punjab.
India has diverted this water to Baglihar and Ratle dams, the officials added.
Rice crop likely to be affected after India stops water flow
Suddenly I am finding too many you tube channel from Pakistan inviting major gaurav arya ,he is also quite openly criticizing pak army chief ,pak terror link and other blasphemy about Pakistan ,which a normal Pakistani would never utter .
Something doesn't add up as we all are aware about freedom of speech and expressions in Pakistan ,it's quite clear that without the backing from deep state in Pakistan these YouTube channel would not even dare to allow platform to someone like gaurav ,leave alone listening his kadwi baat on terroristan.
Is this a ploy to soften him up ,to go easy on Pakistan
Something doesn't add up as we all are aware about freedom of speech and expressions in Pakistan ,it's quite clear that without the backing from deep state in Pakistan these YouTube channel would not even dare to allow platform to someone like gaurav ,leave alone listening his kadwi baat on terroristan.
Is this a ploy to soften him up ,to go easy on Pakistan
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