Monday, 7 December 2020
BUCHAREST, DEC 7 - After counting 50% of the votes, almost three million votes, according to the data of the Central Electoral Bureau, PSD leads, followed by PNL and USR-PLUS.
Partial results Chamber of Deputies:
- PSD - 30.2%
- NLP- 24.6%
- USR PLUS - 12.8%
- UDMR - 7.5%
- GOLD - 8.5%
- PMP - 4.5%
- Pro Romania -4.2%
- PER -1.1%
Partial Senate results:
- PSD - 30.6%
- NLP- 25%
- USR PLUS - 13.2%
- UDMR - 7.7%
- GOLD - 8.9%
- PMP - 4.6%
- Pro Romania - 4.3%
- PER - 1.3%.
Partial result in Bucharest
The Chamber of Deputies:
- PSD - 27.7%
- NLP - 20.7%
- USR PLUS - 28.1%
- PMP - 5.3%
- Pro Romania - 4.4%
- UDMR - 0.1%
- GOLD - 5.4%
- PER - 1.2%
Senate:
- PSD - 28.7%
- NLP - 20.6%
- USR PLUS - 30.2%
- PMP- 6.1%
- Pro Romania - 3.7%
- UDMR - 0.2%
- GOLD - 5.4%
- PER - 1.3%
According to the partial results of the parliamentary elections, PMP and Pro Romania are below the electoral threshold of 5%, necessary to enter the Parliament.
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BUCHAREST, DEC 7 - The parliamentary elections in 2020 ended on the territory of Romania, where the ballot boxes closed at 21.00, in the conditions of an absolute negative record in terms of turnout.
On May 20, 1990, the highest parliamentary presence was registered - 86.19%. At the other extreme were the 2008 elections - only 39.20%. The situation was similar in 2016, when PSD-ALDE were propelled to government on the background of absenteeism - only 39.49% of voters voted.
The exit poll from this parliamentary election was conducted by CURS Avangarde and presented by Antena 3. The figures broadcast at the close of the polls are valid for the voting situation at 19.00. The exit-poll does not reflect the vote in the diaspora.
Ludovic Orban made the first statements, the PNL leader showing that
Exit-poll results:
THE CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES
- PSD - 30.5% PNL -%
- USR PLUS - 29.9%
- Pro Romania - 5%
- PMP - 5%
- UDMR - 5.7%
- GOLD - 5.2%
Sunday, 6 December 2020
TOKYO, DEC 6 — Japan’s parliament approved a post-Brexit free trade deal with Britain, clearing the way for its enforcement Jan. 1 next year to ensure continuity in bilateral business operations beyond London’s end of transition out of the European Union this month, Kyodo reported.
The deal, signed by Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and British International Trade Secretary Liz Truss in Tokyo in October, passed the upper house following its approval by the lower house last month.
Britain still needs to complete its domestic ratification procedures for the pact to enter into force.
The two countries needed to wrap up the deal as the existing Japan-EU pact will not cover Britain after the completion of the Brexit transition period in December and could result in impositions of higher tariffs on both countries.
While Japanese companies welcome the deal, those that operate both in the United Kingdom and in continental Europe are still wary about whether London will reach a free trade agreement with the bloc by the end of the transition period.
Without such an agreement, the European businesses of Japanese manufacturers, including Nissan Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp., which benefit from supply chains built across the continent and Britain, could be disrupted. The two automakers procure parts from continental Europe and assemble vehicles in Britain.
The free trade deal with Japan is Britain’s first trade pact with a major economy following its exit from the European Union in January 2020.
Britain said it would be a major step forward for its aspiration to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal, which features 11 Asia-Pacific countries including Japan, Australia and Canada.
The new deal removes tariffs on Japanese cars in stages to zero in 2026, which is the same as in the existing Japan-EU agreement, while London will immediately scrap tariffs on railway cars and auto parts.
Japanese tariffs on British farm products are kept at the same level as under the agreement with the European Union.
Rules on e-commerce and financial services have become more ambitious than the Japan-EU pact, including the prohibition on governments requesting businesses to disclose algorithms used in artificial intelligence technology and encryption data.
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ISLAMABAD, DEC 6 - Chairman Pakistan Ulema Council, Special Representative to Prime Minister on Interreligious Harmony, Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi Sunday said Pakistan endorsed the decision of Sheikh-ul-Azhar to move into International Court of Justice against blasphemous caricatures issues in France.
Talking to Egyptian Ambassador to Pakistan Tarek Dahrough, Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi stated that Egypt owns very key and effective position in Muslim Ummah and Jamiatul Azhar is great center for Muslim scholars.
Holy places of Muslims and non-Muslims are situated in Egypt, which associated with great Islamic and cultural history of the world, he said.
Coordination on part of Jamiatul Azhar and Government of Egypt for Pakistan’s students is very commending and appreciated.
He conveyed message of Prime Minister Imran Khan to Sheikh-ul-Azhar stating that Pakistan will remain present to support and cooperate at every level.
Ashrafi stated that OIC resolution on Kashmir issue is endorsement of Pakistan’s stance. He also added that cooperation among all seminaries and universities of Pakistan will be strengthened with Jamiatul Azhar.
“Pakistan is being esteemed in the Muslim world and country will keep striving for unity and stability of Muslim Ummah,” he said.
Pakistan playing frontline role to eliminate the menace of extremism and terrorism and the entire Muslim world should demonstrate unity against such threats.
Egyptian Ambassador to Pakistan Tarek Dahrough said that Pakistan is very affectionate country and relations between Pakistan and Egypt are deep rooted and strong. Promotion of Arabic language among Pakistani students and religious scholars, Arabic courses have been increased through the platform of Jamiatul Azhar.
He also stated that exchange of delegates and rising trend of learning Arabic language in Pakistan will further strengthen relations between Pakistan and Egypt.
Ashrafi said Pakistan stood firmly on its stance of not recognising Israel until and unless an Independent Palestinian state is not established.
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- Orban urges Romanians to go to the polls: "Dear Romanians, we must not repeat the mistake of 2016"
Bucharest, DEC 6 – Prime Minister Ludovic Orban sent a message to Romanians to go to the polls, in order not to repeat the mistake from the 2016 parliamentary elections, when over 60% of the citizens with the right to vote did not participate in the election.
“Dear Romanians, four years ago, the low turnout generated a Parliament with a considerable deficit of legitimacy. A Parliament that has undermined the rule of law and democratic institutions. A Parliament that has damaged Romania’s image at the international level. A Parliament that produced governments against which it took to the streets. A Parliament that took the country from crisis to crisis and left it vulnerable to the pandemic.
Dear Romanians, we must not repeat the mistake of 2016, when over 60% of the citizens with the right to vote did not participate in the elections. The next Parliament must be representative for the widest possible sections of society. And this will not be possible without a greater turnout on your part. Dear Romanians, there are more than three hours until the polls close, enough time to express your fundamental right to vote. Four years without elections will follow. Four years in which it is more important than ever to have a responsible Parliament and a Government competent to lead Romania. We have to seize unprecedented opportunities in our recent history. Do not miss the chance to decide Romania’s future.
Your vote today will make the difference between an internationally respected Romania and an isolated one. Between a Romania that respects its citizens and one that drives them abroad. Between a developed Romania, modern and confident in its forces and a corrupt one, poor and lacking in perspective “ , was the message of the prime minister on Sunday on Facebook.
Over 4.5 million Romanians voted on Sunday, until 17:00, which means a turnout of 25.25%. The most numerous are the voters in the age category 45 – 64, followed by those over 65 years old. The weakest presence is registered in the category 18 – 24 years.
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- Maryam Nawaz says if this government goes home, flour, sugar and vegetables will be cheaper
LAHORE, DEC 6 - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) will make important announcements during Lahore rally on December 13.
Addressing the PML-N s social media workers convention in Lahore She
requested all elected MNAs and senators to recognize their dignity and
said that if your parties decide to resign then you should refuse to
come under any pressure. She warned assembly members and senators that
if anyone betrayed the party, people would besiege his house.
Maryam Nawaz said that important decisions will be taken in the meeting
of PDM. She urged people to attend PDM rally in Lahore and said that
Pakistan can only progress after sending this government home.
She said if this government goes home, flour, sugar and vegetables will
be cheaper. We will fly the flag of our victory in Minar-e-Pakistan. I
will personally invite the people to come to the meeting by going to
different places in Lahore.
She said that the PDM is going to make big decisions. The people of
Pakistan will soon hear the good news, the only thing left is to
announce at the December 13 meeting.
She said PM Imran Khan used to claim that the “green passport will be
respected across the world” but now flights from Pakistan have been
banned.
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ISLAMABAD, DEC 6 – Islamabad Police on Sunday reunited two teenagers with their family who lost their way while hiking at the Margalla Hills, a police spokesperson said.
According to details, Shahzad Ali and Abdul Saboor lost their way while hiking on trail-III. They managed to call Rescue 15 police and informed about forgetting the way.
After the call, Deputy Inspector General (Operations) Waqar Uddin tasked Superintendent of Police (City-Zone) Umer Khan to trace the boys.
A special team was constituted which started search operation and managed to trace the boys after efforts for several hours.
They lost boys thanked Islamabad Police for their immediate action on tracing them. IGP Islamabad Aamir Zulfiqar and DIG (Operations) Waqar Uddin have appreciated this performance of Margallah police team and announced cash prizes and commendation certificates for the members of police team.
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ISLAMABAD, DEC 6 – President of Tanzania Chamber of Commerce and Industry Paul Moyi along with other members of his delegation called on DG BOI Seema Raza Bukhari in Islamabad, on Sunday.
Chairman Regional Trade Promotion Committee RCCI Khurshid Barlas, Executive Committee Member RCCI Fahad Barlas and others were present.
During the meeting, steps were taken to promote diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Tanzania.
President of Pakistan Paul Moyi said that Pakistan-Tanzania Business Council should be established for the development of industry and trade in Pakistan and Tanzania.
DG BOI Seema Raza Bukhari said the project would be launched under Engage Africa to further improve diplomatic relations with Tanzania.
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ISLAMABAD, DEC 6 - The inner hall of the Shah Faisal Mosque was sealed on Sunday by Islamabad’s district administration, citing violation of coronavirus SOPs.
Congregational prayers will not be offered in the inner hall of the mosque, the administration said, adding that the decision was taken after precautionary measures were not followed during the Friday prayers two days ago.
As of December 6, the total number of active COVID-19 cases in the country rose to 53,126.
Throughout the country, 41,645 tests were conducted on December 5, while 58 people succumbed to the disease during the last 24 hours.
So far, 355,012 people have recovered from the infection in the country.
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ISLAMABAD, DEC 6 – The Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) in collaboration with Pakistan Air Force will be organising Pakistan International Squash Tournaments for Men and Women from December 07-11 in Islamabad.
The men event has a prize money of $ 12,000/- whereas women event has $6,000/- as prize money. A large number of squash players are participating in this mega event.
Sports are an important medium for bringing people together and participation in sports helps in improving leadership, teamwork and communication skills along with promoting a healthier lifestyle and presenting a positive image of the country internationally.
The tournament is also being organized to provide opportunity to female players from all across the country to challenge their mental and physical toughness.
This tournament is a true manifestation of the PAF’s commitment in promoting sports both at national and international levels.
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ISLAMABAD, DEC 6 /DN/ – Pakistan heavily relies on international remittances to sustain its economy. The money sent by overseas Pakistanis even exceeds the country’s export receipts. Remittance offers a quick substitute to conventional exports to earn foreign exchange as increasing exports require a complete eco-system to be functional and supportive to boost the numbers.
Pakistan with the largest young population has best utilized its skilled labor to fill this gap. Pakistan’s remittance inflows remained above $2 billion for the fifth consecutive month in October 2020, which would help in controlling the current account deficit of the country.
This trend has allowed an unprecedented growth of Visa consultancy services in Pakistan that has raised many questions on the quality of services being offered by these Visa agencies. On one hand, we hear Visa Scam stories on a regular basis. On the other hand, Some Certified Visa Consultancy services are bypassing essential SOPs to increase their sales without taking care of Security threats associated with this negligence. The competition has increased to the extent that one consultancy rejected Visa case gets approved through another competing consultancy service provider. It has become normal practice in the market that once a case is being rejected on legal grounds whether due to Fake documents or failing to fill required criteria set by the respective country there are some Consultancy companies which cut-corners to get it done and charge extra money.
These savages get involved in corrupt business practices at both end by compromising legal framework designed to curb human trafficking and terrorist activities. The business rivalry has reached to the level that the consultancy services started hiring sacked employees of their rival companies who were fired on corruption charges. These new entrants mainly rely on these malpractices to capture the market and build its customer base. They lack professional staff, basic services of nationwide outreach both in term of physical presence in Important cities and courier services feature to deliver documents confining themselves to major cities like Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore only. These newly born firms have no call center facilities to cater their customer online queries. The applicant can only hope to reach the reception during office hours to get their queries resolved.
On the contrary, market leading Visa Consulting companies offer range of services to their customers in most professional manner without compromising the standard protocols. Being pioneer of Visa Services in Pakistan, these service providers have extensive outreach in every part of the city with operational offices which provide easy access to their customer to reach out to them in order to submit their application. Over the years, they have won the trust of most resident diplomatic missions in Pakistan as their client because of their strict adherence to define protocols in processing Visa application. They also offer in-house call center facility monitored by the relevant authorities to answer queries instantly and keep their operations transparent and simple to follow.
They are facilitating their customers with courier service to return their passport at almost any city in Pakistan at the end of decision-making process, which not only offers major convenience but also a sense of security to applicants not to worry about loss of their passport and essential documents. The presence of operational offices in more cities will increase accessibility of applicants who can avoid long commutes to process their application. The best sign of professional service provider is being transparent in their application procedure showing rigidness both in terms of fee structure, documentation and eligibility criteria.
In a recent incident, one of my friends’ visa application got turned away from Gerry’s based on fake documents failing to meet requirement to qualify for Turkey VISA. He was asked to arrange the missing documents and then submit his file. But after a few days, I got his call with the News that another company name Anatolia who guarantees getting a Turkish Visa accepted his file without change after charging little extra money by bypassing the standard protocols.
Though this was a genuine VISA case but what if some Terrorist organization member wants to slip into another country then such VISA consultant possesses serious threat to National security of both the countries.
Pakistan has famous in the world as a source of illegal immigration. Despite the thousands of genuine tourist, businessmen and students, those who engage in corruption and fraud in order to leave Pakistan bring a bad name to our country.
Companies who participate in such practices do not only defame Pakistan, but also responsible for making the visa application process extremely hard and increase rejection rates by increasing suspicion and decreasing the trust in the intentions of good Pakistani travelers.
In conclusion, we must realize the fact that short cuts of VISA Consultancy service provider that on one end supports the Government’s initiative to export its talent, on the other end brings a menace of corrupt practices, which if done unchecked may jeopardize the National security and good stature of a country.
We must boycott those companies that thrive on malpractices and prefer those who strictly follow protocols to send applicant in most dignified manner. Now, the responsibility lies on us as individuals to pick and choose right VISA agency for ourselves and make our country proud in the international arena.=DN
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