ISLAMABAD: January 18 –
An aged person on his way carrying heavy load on his head at Supper Market area.
ISLAMABAD: January 18 –
TDAP trade and investment officers delegation visits LCCI
LAHORE, Jan 18 (APP):A 40-member delegation of trade and investment officers from the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) visited the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Thursday.
LCCI President Kashif Anwar welcomed the delegation and shed light on the issues ranging from Pakistan’s external trade, taxation system, economic scenario and private sector’s role in policy making.
TDAP Director General Shahzad Rana was leading the delegation, while LCCI Senior Vice President Zafar Mahmood Chaudhry spoke on the occasion. Kashif Anwar said high cost of doing business was one of the major hurdles coming in the way of exports promotion. He said Pakistani products have finest quality, but are struggling in the international market due to high production cost. He said that energy was a major raw material of the industry, but its high prices were jacking up the cost or production. He said that number of duties and taxes on energy sector should be brought down. The LCCI president also called to resolve the issues like non opening of LCs. He added that the role of trade and investment officers was very important to promote exports of the country.
He said that market diversification is key to achieve the desired goals. “We have to focus on Africa and Central Asia to find new destinations for Pakistani goods,” he said and emphasised that Pakistani missions posted abroad should share business opportunities related all queries with the LCCI so that those could be disseminated among the chamber members.
Kashif Anwar urged the TDAP to ensure participation of businessmen in delegations. He said it was important to reduce the cost of doing business to enhance exports competitiveness.
TDAP DG Shahzad Rana said the LCCI was a partner and it helped formulate business strategies. He said when the government formulated any strategy, the LCCI always contributed and played its role in implementing it.
A vendor is busy in displaying Matka tea cups to attract the customers at Anarkali market.
LAHORE: January 18 –
A delegation of UNFPA visiting the DH Hospital Nagar and check the operation theater, established by the AKHSP.
NAGAR: January 18 –
Session at Sialkot University brings closer academia & industry
SIALKOT, Jan 18 (APP):Leaders from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Banking Services Corporation (BSC) Sialkot Nisar Ahmed and Safian Taseer attended an an event at the University of Sialkot (USKT), organised for bringing the academia and industry closer and leaving students inspired and motivated.
The USKT hosted the interaction with Ahmed and Taseer, both distinguished figures from the SBP Banking Services Corporation (BSC) Sialkot. Engaging with students from Business Administration, Commerce, and Fashion Designing, the leaders shared invaluable insight on financial inclusion and unveiled exciting financing schemes, tailored for aspiring women entrepreneurs.
The session provided students with a unique opportunity to gain real-world perspectives and engage directly with industry leaders. Nisar Ahmed, the Head of the Financial Inclusion Department and Safian Taseer, Assistant Director, emphasised the significance of financial inclusion and shared practical strategies to support women entrepreneurs in their business endeavors.
Dr. Ather Azeem, Dean of Management and Administration Sciences, expressed gratitude for the visit, stating, “We are honoured to have had such distinguished guests from SBP BSC Sialkot. These interactions are crucial in providing our students with insights that extend beyond the classroom, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities in their future careers.”
Special Assistant to Prime Minister Allama Tahir Ashrafi talking to the media at Jamia Islamia Manzoor Cantt.
LAHORE: January 18 –
Caretaker Federal Minister of Religious Affairs & Inter faith Harmony Aneeq Ahmed addressing as seminar on Religious Minorities and Interfaith Social Tolerance in Pakistan at IQRA University.
KARACHI: January 18 – .
KARACHI: January 18 – Caretaker Federal Minister of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony Mr. Aneeq Ahmed Caretaker Federal Minister of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony, Aneeq Ahmed is being presented memento during a Seminar on Religious Minorities and Interfaith Social Tolerance in Pakistan at IQRA University.
Four-day training workshop for digitization of community teacher courses
ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):Four-day training workshop for the digitization of community teacher courses concluded at Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) on Thursday.
Speaking during the ceremony, UNESCO representative, Aleema Bibi termed AIOU as the most effective platform for bringing out-of-school children into the educational network.
“Collaboration with this university will be a focal point for special attention because addressing issues of children outside school is crucial for Pakistan’s prosperity”, she said.
She mentioned that digitizing educational courses for the professional development of community teachers was a UNESCO project accomplished through collaboration with AIOU.
She stated that efforts by AlOU to bring out-of-school children into the educational network are commendable.
While presiding over the concluding ceremony, Professor Dr. Fazal Rahman, Dean of the Faculty of Education, stated that University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Nasir Mahmood Khan, is giving special attention to maintaining standards, and under his leadership, we will link the university’s educational courses with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for sustainable progress.
He emphasized that digitizing educational courses will contribute to the professional development of community teachers.
He mentioned that digitizing educational courses will result in the professional development of community teachers.
He applauded the successful organization of the workshop, acknowledging UNESCO and the field of non-formal and continuing education for their efforts in promoting such initiatives.
Representatives from Alite Pakistan, Tariq Cheema, Dr. Salim Iqbal from Jaaica, Prof. Dr. Javaid Iqbal, former head of the Instructional Design department at the Open University, Dr. Muhammad Ajmal Chaudhry, Chairman of the department of non-formal and continuing education, and the workshop coordinator, Dr. Tahira Bibi, emphasized that digitizing community teacher courses was the most crucial need of the time.
He congratulated the UNESCO and Allama Iqbal Open University team for successfully fulfilling this requirement.
Brig. (Retd.) Muzaffar Ali Ranjha, Chairman, PMIC is chairing the meeting at PMIC, PM Office, Islamabad on PSDP project titled “Construction of Rathoua Haryam Bridge Across Reservoir Channel on Mirpur, Islamgarh Road” on 18-1-2024 and getting briefing from the officers of Ministry of Finance and all other concerned stakeholders (Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan, Chief Engineer PWD Highways (South) and Project Director of Government of AJ&K, NESPAK and FWO) of the project.
ISLAMABAD: January 18 –
Sargodha University holds seminar on ‘Cultural diversity of Pakistan’
SARGODHA, Jan 18 (APP):The Department of Sociology and Criminology, University of Sargodha (UoS), organised a seminar on the topic of ‘Cultural diversity of Pakistan and its impact on national solidarity’, here on Thursday.
Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture Jamal Shah, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Qaiser Abbas, Director-General of Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University Islamabad, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, and Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mian Ghulam Yasin, along with various personalities, professors, and students from different disciplines, actively participated in the seminar.
Speaking at the seminar, Jamal Shah emphasised the individual’s journey from solitude to societal integration, highlighting that knowledge, gained through persistent efforts, is the key to societal development. He stressed the importance of fostering societal cohesion, embracing cultural diversity, and recognizing the beauty within it. Pakistan’s cultural diversity is its strength, and it should not be perceived as a weakness. He underscored that Pakistan is a self-determined nation, promoting equal rights for all, regardless of ethnicity, race, class, wealth, or position, he added.
Jamal Shah urged the youth to understand that cultural diversity is a blessing, and their role is not to let it become a source of division. Pakistani youth is a source of power, they should recognise their potential, become informed decision-makers, and contribute to the development of a prosperous society, he concluded.
Prof. Dr. Qaiser Abbas highlighted that cultural diversity is the essence of Pakistani society, signifying unity and harmony. He shared that the University of Sargodha is actively promoting the beauty of cultural diversity and unity among the youth. The university attracts students from various regions of Pakistan and other countries, contributing to the creation of a cultural hub, he added.
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq emphasised the ancient roots of Pakistan’s culture, reflecting the civilization of the Indus Valley. Despite facing challenges such as wars, droughts, earthquakes, and floods, Pakistan has continually advanced but now this journey of success is being stopped. He called for an understanding of the reasons behind straying from the path of progress and highlighted the nation’s greatest strength as its cultural diversity. Unity and integration are the keys to Pakistan’s survival, he concluded.
Prof. Dr. Mian Ghulam Yasin echoed the sentiments, stating that cultural diversity is a source of beauty for any society. He urged the youth to eliminate hatred and become the agents of change in society.
Dr. Yasin urged the youth to empathise with others, recognising that unity lies in shared pain. He concluded the seminar with gratitude for the convergence of diverse talents at the University of Sargodha, acknowledging the institution’s role as a fortunate platform for the entire nation.