ISLAMABAD: September 21
Director General (HP-II)/ Project Director CVE, Raisa Adil, chairing inaugural Meeting of Research & Policy Working Group, CVE Media Cell
ISLAMABAD: September 21
Govt to set up 5,000 joint E-working centers for freelancers: Dr. Umar Saif
ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications Dr. Umar Saif has said that steps are being taken to attract global investors in the proposed venture capital for startups.
The minister said he will also visit Saudi Arabia soon while the government is going to set up 5,000 joint e-working centers for freelancers.
Dr. Umar Saif said that interest-free loans to establish the joint E-Working Centers and to facilitate freelancers, resulting in millions of employment opportunities in the country.
He said that there was a positive discussion with the Caretaker Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar on a 5-point agenda related to the IT Sector.
The issue of dollar retention to the IT industry was discussed in detail and will give good news in this regard soon.
This move will not only transfer overseas IT accounts to Pakistan and restore investor confidence, but also accelerate the flow of dollars in the country and increase the volume of IT exports immediately.
Furthermore, Caretaker IT Minister Dr Umar Saif has said that PSEB should redefine its role to assist IT companies in getting international clients and business and to brand Pakistan in the global market he said this while presiding over the 58th meeting of The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) here on Thursday.
“Pakistan has a unique position in terms of its IT professionals and time zone, it is very important to introduce its IT/ITeS products to the world in the required manners. PSEB must collaborate with Pakistan trade and commerce missions in Pakistani embassies world over to help grow the exports of Pakistani IT companies” he added.
Dr. Umar Saif directed PSEB, that all necessary steps should be expedited for the training of 200,000 IT professionals to add $5 Billion in IT Export.
The meeting also discussed matters related to the IT industry & increasing investment in the country.
SECP introduces Shariah Governance Framework 2023
ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has notified the Shariah Governance Regulations, 2023, revamping the regulatory framework by combining and repealing the earlier Shariah Governance Regulations, 2018 and the Shariah Advisors Regulations, 2017.
The new regulations, issued under Section 512(1) read with Section 451 of the Companies Act, 2017, have introduced the concepts of voluntary Shariah supervisory boards and separate requirements for Shariah stock screening of listed securities. It addition, jurisdiction of Section 451 of the Act to cover all securities has also been restored, said a press release issued here.
New regulations replaced the requirements of renewal of Shariah-compliant securities and qualification & experience requirements for Shariah advisors have been further strengthened.
In addition, powers and functions of Shariah advisors have been redefined by allowing them to offer services within all regulated sectors.
The format of the independent assurance report by the external Shariah auditor on the format agreed with by ICAP has also been added.
The regulations have been framed after comprehensive public consultation involving representatives from listed companies, brokers, asset management companies, mutual funds, and Shariah advisors.
The framework is expected to boost confidence in Islamic finance, attract investors, promote financial stability, and foster innovation.
It is also expected to drive growth in sectors aligned with Islamic principles; part of SECP’s priorities. The Shariah Governance Regulations, 2023 are available SECP’s official website.
Govt takes steps for medical education’s betterment
ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for Health Dr. Nadeem Jan on Thursday said that effective measures are being taken for the improvement of health services and medical education.
The minister said this during a visit to Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University.
Vice Chancellor Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University Dr. Tanveer Khaliq gave a briefing on various educational activities, recent performance and challenges in the university.
Dr. Nadeem Jan said that universities should play their role keeping in view the modern requirements of research and training in the field of medicine.
He said that special attention needs to be given to research in the health sector in Pakistan.
Dr. Nadeem Jan said that the government is paying special attention to strengthening the health emergency system.
The staff of the medical department should maintain their principles and standards, he added.
The minister said that the government is taking concrete steps to develop medical education on modern lines.
Dr. Tanveer Khaliq informed the minister that the university has developed AI-based arterial blockage diagnosis software at Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University Islamabad.
This software will play an important role in the field of vascular surgery, Dr. Tanveer Khaliq added.
He said that the university is among the top five universities in the THE ranking in Pakistan. The university has also been shortlisted in the QS ranking.
He said that the construction of the new academic block of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University has been started.
The project will be completed in a short period of just three years for which a huge sum of three billion rupees has been allocated.
ECP announcement confirms Jamal Shah’s early election prediction
ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Jamal Shah has expressed his contentment as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) validated his previous statement by scheduling the General Elections for the final week of January.
In a statement on Thursday, he emphasized that he had consistently said in numerous TV interviews that ECP would announce the elections prior to February.
He said the caretaker government would fulfill its constitutional obligations by extending all-out support to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in holding free and transparent elections in the country.
The minister said the main mandate of the caretaker government was to provide all-out assistance to the ECP for the holding of free, fair and transparent elections in all provinces of the country.
DEVCOM Pakistan Creative Director Riffat Ara Baig conducts an International Peace Day Painting Competition, jointly organised by the ICLC at Government Polytechnic Institute for Women H-8
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Death of ailing Pakistani national in Afghan jail prompts concerns
ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): The death of an ailing Pakistani national in an Afghan prison has sparked significant concerns and calls for the interim Afghan government to work professionally to promote the values of brotherhood and harmony between the two countries.
A resident of Kohat, Behram Shah died on August 18, in Mazar-i-Sharif jail. He was detained by the Afghan authorities on the complaint of an Afghan citizen Abdul Hamid. Bahram Shah was accused of failing to pay a small amount he had taken the guarantee of.
According to an analyst, this was not the first time that the Afghan Interim government was acting carelessly in such matters. Even after two years, the interim Afghan government is unable to handle such matters, he commented.
As per the report of Afghan jail authorities, Bahram Shah suffered a heart problem and was being treated in the Civil Hospital of Mazar-i-Sharif. During the treatment, the doctor suggested moving him to Kabul and undergoing an operation.
In his examination report, the doctor expressed serious concerns over Bahram Shah’s health and suggested his immediate release.
However, Afghan judge Maulvi Mubarak ignored the doctor’s report and made Bahram Shah’s release conditional on providing another guarantor.
The death of a Pakistani citizen is an act of negligence on the part of the interim Afghan government. Earlier, two Pakistani laborers were rescued from an illegal private detention of an Afghan citizen, the analyst added.
He said the Afghan foreign ministry was not even aware of the incident the inhuman treatment meted out to the Pakistani prisoner.
Expressing dismay over such inhumane and immoral treatment of Pakistani citizens, the Pakistani officials urged the interim Afghan government to take into account Pakistan’s 40-year hosting of Afghan citizens so that bilateral relations between the two countries were not affected.
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s 35th Birth Day celebrated in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Like other parts of the country, the 35th Birthday of the Chairman Pakistan People’s Party Bilawal Bhutto Zardari was celebrated in Hyderabad on Thursday.
In this connection, a cake cutting ceremony was arranged by the PPP leaders, workers and supporters in PS 66 Liberty Chowk
Addressing the ceremony, Secretary Information PPP Sindh Aajiz Dhamrah said that Bilwal Bhutto Zardari was a beloved leader of the people and his birthday was being celebrated all over the country.
He lauded the efforts of the PS 66 residents who arranged the birth day of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and hoped that they would elect Bilawal Bhutto Zrdari with the same spirit in the next general election with a thumping majority.
He said that Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had performed his responsibilities as a Foreign Minister amicably and proved his potential while following in the footsteps of his grandfather and carried out various public welfare projects in a short span of time.
Aajiz appealed to people to elect Bilawal Bhutto as Prime Minister in the next general elections so that he could serve the people.
Secretary Information PPP District Hyderabad Ehsan Abro, Chairman UC 35 SyedGhulam Mustafa Shah, Malik Usman Chairman Town Nerun kot. Zulfiqar Ursani Chairman UC 22, Bhagwano Mal Vice Chairman UC 24, Naeem Zardari Vice Chairman UC 31. Itiaz Chandio, Saeed Imam, Abbas Qureshi, Shabir Shah, Ticket holders of the different UCs of PS 66 and large number of people attended the birth day ceremony,
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The Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Mitsuhiro Wada addressing to exporters at SCCI
SIALKOT: September 21 –
SIALKOT: September 21 – A group photograph of the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Mitsuhiro Wada, President Chamber of Commerce, Abdul Ghafoor Malik with exporters at SCCI . APP/MUT/TZD/ABB
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Human Rights & Women Empowerment Ms. Mushaal Hussein Mullick is Addressing a seminar on world peace day at Jarranwala
FAISALABAD, Sep 21:
FAISALABAD: September 21 – Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Human Rights & Women Empowerment, Mushaal Hussein Mullick is addressing a seminar on World Peace Day at Jarranwala. APP/ TWR/TZD/ABB