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The principle concerning the distinction between right and wrong, whilst set of values are generally termed as Morality. At the national level, it corresponds to some ethical code of conduct, some ideological milieu founded generally on the bedrock of faith or religion.

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On 23 Dec 2020 Benjamin Barthe of Le Monde, the French daily, exposed a nexus between Israel and United Arab Emirates to progressively and systematically finish UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency). UNRWA is the biggest welfare body for war torn and besieged Palestinians on the globe.

Its effectiveness primarily depends upon financial assistance from donor countries.

In 2018, UNWRA received $53 million from UAE, however after normalization of relations with Israel, the gulf nation gave a donation of $1 million only (reported initially by Israel research institute Centre for Near East Policy). It might have been taken as a coincidence or shrunken economy, albeit COVID, however the same thing happened when another gulf country in Bahrain which has recently normalized its ties with Israel also drastically reduced its donations to UNWRA.

Normalization of relations with Israel was one thing, however clinical apartheid of Palestine is altogether a different situation. It is now becoming more and more evident that “Abraham Accord” was not meant to recognize Israel. It was probably meant to dismantle Palestine. 

The recent surge in build-up of settlements in the West Bank and Gaza by Israel, blatantly defining all UN/EU resolutions, especially in the aftermath of normalization of relations with Arab countries signifies more than what meets the eye.

The plight of Palestinians is increasing day by day. Their whole economic structure, food supply, education for the children, health care is predominantly depended on aid from international donors which is continually on the decrease since the last couple of months.

In another welcome development African leaders re-affirmed in their 34th African Union Summit held in Addis Ababa that all Israeli settlements erected on occupied Palestinian territories including East Jerusalem and Golan Heights are illegal. Despite Israeli effects to lure these economically poor countries to co-opt for Israel, they stood for the moral/ethical stance of Palestinians.

The unabated atrocities and human right abuses on the besieged Palestine in Gaza and West Bank, though have not created any ripples in the Islamic World, however on 5th Feb 2021 the International Criminal Court in The Hague has finally approved opening legal proceedings regarding war crimes in the occupied Palestinian territories, including Gaza. Since 2019 Israel and its Western Allies were constantly trying to block ICC to initiate any criminal proceedings against Israeli officials however again somewhere, someone’s morality and code of ethics for doing the right thing has enabled ICC to reach the decision.

In the world of international diplomacy “faith” and “ideology” may sound too unimpressive and old fashioned whilst making any policy or alliances, however history has taught us that cornerstone of any dependable and lasting alliance among nations stems from equitable core values, and deep rooted faith in each other’s ideology rather than short term financial/political gains.

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ICJ orders Israel to allow aid to Gaza

The Israeli authorities have not expressed any official reaction regarding the order of the International Court of Justice.

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Gaza: The food shortage in Gaza has become very serious. The International Court of Justice (ICJ), working under the United Nations, has ordered Israel to end the blockade of Gaza for the delivery of food.

According to the rack report of the British newspaper The Guardian, the judges of the ICJ pronounced a unanimous decision saying that the Palestinians are in urgent need of food on a large scale.

The court said that immediate and effective measures should be taken in cooperation with the United Nations. The citizens of Gaza are in urgent need of food, fuel and energy.

The International Court of Justice has asked Israel to ensure the immediate delivery of food to the residents of Gaza and to take all necessary measures for this.

Several international organizations have accused Israel of genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza. Israel has condemned the accusation of massacre, saying that its use of force was in self-defense.

According to the resolution approved by the UN Security Council, the ICJ said that Hamas should organize the immediate release of all Israeli hostages.

Israel claims that it is allowing aid to go to Gaza, while officials from the United Nations, the United States and international organizations, as well as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), have alleged that the Israeli government is hindering the delivery of life-saving aid to people who are in trouble in Gaza, a region with a population of 2.3 million.

Israel says that every shipment of aid to Gaza must be inspected to ensure that Hamas does not take advantage of it. Trucks entering Gaza from Egypt are also searched while Egypt has a friendship and peace agreement with Israel.

Officials responsible for the delivery and distribution of aid supplies say that Israeli authorities deliberately delay inspections and erect unjustified barriers, which prevent timely delivery of aid to the distressed people of Gaza and increase their hardships. Truckloads of aid sometimes have to wait weeks for clearance.

The Israeli authorities have not expressed any official reaction regarding the order of the International Court of Justice.

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Khalid Maqbool claims some people forcefully impose on Karachi 

He also said that if the Sindh government will not control street crime then MQM will protect itself.

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Karachi: Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s (MQM) convener Khalid Maqbool Siddique claimed that some people are enumerated by constituencies, voter list and census imposed on Karachi.

According to the details, Khalid Maqbool was addressing in the MQM iftar dinner regarding the imposed people in Karachi.

MQM’s leader warned those people by saying that after eid MQM will be free under its protection. He stated that both thieves and soldiers in Karachi do not belong here. 

He also said that if the Sindh government will not control street crime then MQM will protect itself.

 

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CM Punjab approves ‘Nawaz Sharif Kisan Card’

Maryam Nawaz said: “Farmers will get rid of fake fertilizers and medicines, in the first phase a model agriculture center will be built in every district”.

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Lahore: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Friday approved ‘Nawaz Sharif Kisan Card’ in the province during a meeting on agricultural reforms.

In a meeting held on agricultural reforms under the chairmanship of Maryam Nawaz in Lahore, the reorganization of Punjab Seed Corporation, Punjab Agricultural Research Board was reviewed and it was decided to build a research center in Agricultural University Faisalabad with the cooperation of China.

During the meeting, the Agriculture Department was instructed to compile the complete data of production and demand of each crop and approval was also given to create a center of excellence for research and development on cotton, wheat and rice crops.

The meeting reviewed the proposed law to prevent the use of agricultural land for residential purposes and agreed to equip the Agricultural Extension Wing with modern technology and recruit 500 agriculture graduates in the Agricultural Extension Wing.

In the briefing given to the Chief Minister of Punjab during the meeting, it was stated that 24,800 latest agricultural implements will be given to the farmers at a cost of Rs7 billion in two years.

During the meeting, Maryam Nawaz while approving ‘Nawaz Sharif Kisan Card’ said: “Farmers will get rid of fake fertilizers and medicines, in the first phase a model agriculture center will be built in every district”.

According to the announcement of the meeting, 500,000 small farmers will be given a loan of 150 billion in a year on easy terms, Rs30,000 per acre loan will be given for the purchase of the best seeds, fertilizers, pesticides. To stop the sale of fake agricultural drugs and fertilizers, amendments will be made in the Act.

In the released declaration, it was stated that various types of subsidies will also be given through the ‘Nawaz Sharif Kisan Card’. Model Agriculture Centers will be built in collaboration with the private sector across Punjab which will provide the facilities of Genome Center, Germ Plasm Resource, Speed Breeding and Research on Climate Change.

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