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Visitors are taking a keen interest in the calligraphy exhibition on the second day at Punjab Council of Arts
MULTAN
Visitors taking keen interest in displaying stuff at stall during Lok Mela organized by Parks and Horticulture Authority
SARGODHA
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SARGODHA
A labourer busy in filling their corns in the basket at vegetables market
HYDERABAD
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Women selecting and purchasing second hand shoes from vendor at Station road
HYDERABAD
Young street vendor displaying the lighting balloons to attract the customers at Latifabad
HYDERABAD
An elderly vendor displaying the Sindhi cultural dresses to attract the customers at roadside
HYDERABAD
An elderly worker busy in making shawl at his work place
HYDERABAD
ECP refutes claims of issuing general elections’ schedule
ISLAMABAD, Dec 10 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has categorically denied the issuance of any schedule for the upcoming general elections. A spokesman of ECP, strongly denied a news item published in daily Jang is unfounded and having no basis.
The spokesperson clarified that the schedule circulating on social media is fraudulent.The Election Commission spokesperson noted that false information about the election is consistently appearing in both print and electronic media.
He said pay attention only to statements from the official spokesperson of the Election Commission, and disregard any others claiming to be from the Commission.
Applications filed in the Commission underwent no consultations, clarified the spokesperson. Additionally, such statements should not be construed as policy declarations of the Election Commission, as per the spokesperson.
People visit and enjoying flower show at Race Course Jillani Park
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ICCI and EOI forge partnership to promote SMEs and Start-Ups
ISLAMABAD, Dec 10 (APP):The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and the Entrepreneurs Organization Islamabad (EOI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to forge a partnership for promoting SMEs and start-ups with joint efforts.
Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Taimur Adil, President, Entrepreneurs Organization Islamabad, signed the MoU during a ceremony held at ICCI. Faad Waheed, Senior Vice President, Engr. Azhar ul Islam Zafar, Vice President ICCI, Ahmed Jalal, Global Student Entrepreneurs Awards Chair at the EO Islamabad Chapter, and others were present on the occasion.
By signing the MoU, both organizations pledged to work together to promote the growth of SMEs and start-ups by helping them scale their businesses, said a press release issued here on Sunday.
Speaking on the occasion, Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President ICCI, said that access to finance is a major hurdle for the growth of SMEs and start-ups in Pakistan. Therefore, ICCI and EOI would work together with the government authorities to ensure that SMEs and start-ups have easy access to credit so that these businesses could flourish in the country and play an active role in the economic development of the country.
He said that both sides would also work together to provide business development support to startups and SMEs, including training, mentoring, and coaching on topics such as business planning, marketing, and financial management. It would help startups and SMEs to improve their operations and increase their chances of success.
Taimur Adil, President, Entrepreneurs Organization Islamabad, said that in the competitive global business environment, networking is key for SMEs and startups to achieve better growth. He said that EOI, in collaboration with ICCI, would provide networking opportunities to startups and SMEs to meet and connect with other entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts and build relationships for access to new markets.
He said that efforts would also be made to provide access to innovation resources for SMEs and startups so that they could develop new products and services and adopt new technologies for better growth. Faad Waheed, Senior Vice President, ICCI, said that ICCI and EOI should also strongly advocate for policies and programs that support startups and SMEs.