President Dr. Arif Alvi and Begum Samina Alvi being briefed about various projects of the differently abled students at Department of Special Needs, University of Management and Technology
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Senate subcommittee for addressing PBC employees, pensioners’ issues
ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP):The Senate Sub-committee on Information and Broadcasting Monday underlined the need for addressing issues faced by the employees and pensioners of the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation.
The committee met here with Senator Irfan Ul Haq Siddiqi in the chair extended its full support to resolve the employees and pensioners’ issues especially those which were related to outstanding medical bills.
The DG radio informed the committee that the total expenses of the department were Rs 6.5 billion per annum, whereas total income generation stood at only Rs 4.5 billion.
The committee discussed various options for revenue generation and also directed the PBC to come up with a business and utilization plan in order to meet the future expenses of the institute.
“We will reach out to the Prime Minister if needs be for the sustainability of our National asset in the form of radio Pakistan,” Irfan Siddique said, adding all possible steps would be taken to ensure its development and progress.
The committee proposed a radio fee amounting to Rs 500 from all vehicles excluding bikes at the time of registration to generate additional revenue for the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation projects and its further development.
“The proposal is expected to generate an additional Rs 15 Billion rupees per annum, as every year more than 30 million vehicles are registered,” the committee told.
The committee directed that any sort of activity regarding privatization, renting or leasing out of the building of Radio Pakistan might also be stopped with immediate effect.
The committee also sought a list of all the employees, including pensioners, and their financial issues to address them effectively. Additionally, the committee directed the restoration of Bukhari Auditorium back to its original state with immediate effect.
The committee meeting was attended by Senator Fawzia Arshad, Senator Syed Waqar Mehdi, Secretary Informtaion and Broadcasting, DG Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation and other relevant officials.
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Construction workers are busy in road construction near Liberty Chowk
Springs arrived in Capital territory with blooming plums flowers at a park
CDA worker busy in trimming grass on roadside greenbelt near Aabpara Market
Minister of State for Petroleum Dr. Musadik Malik addresses an important press conference at PID Media center
Senate Chairman briefed on SBP’s recent initiative
ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 (APP): Governor of State Bank of Pakistan Jameel Ahmad on Monday gave a detailed briefing to Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on recent initiatives taken to promote financial inclusion, enhance agriculture sector productivity, and support sustainable development.
The SBP Governor and Sanjrani met here at the Parliament House and discussed matters of mutual interest, specifically economic and the State Bank’s role in promoting financial stability and inclusive economic growth.
During the meeting, the chairman Senate praised the SBP for its efforts in facilitating small and medium-sized enterprises, improving access to finance, and supporting the agriculture sector.
The meeting ended with an agreement that continued collaboration between the Senate and the State Bank of Pakistan was necessary to drive sustainable economic growth and create development opportunities for all Pakistanis.