Job portal set up in FCCI

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Thu, 28 Sep 2023, 5:12 PM

FAISALABAD, Sep 28 (APP):Provincial Labour department in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has set up a job portal in the basement of Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI).

President FCCI Dr. Khurram Tariq formally inaugurated this portal and termed it as a blessing not only for industrialists but also for the job seekers. .

He said that Industrialists could upload their requirements of skilled manpower as per their demands on this portal free of cost. Similarly the workers could also register them and get appropriate job. He said that it is an in-time step in right direction in this age of digitalization. He said that industrialists could get required skilled workers without any additional cost. He said that there are many paid websites providing this facility but their data is not only obsolete but also unauthentic. He appreciated the efforts of the PITB and said that it should upload only reliable and authentic data with continuous and regular updating.

Dr. Khurram Tariq said that NADRA is included among five top data companies of the world and hence job portal should also be linked with it.

Shams-ul-Islam senior program manager PITB briefed the FCCI President about this facility and said that all provincial departments have already been linked with job portal while it would be soon hooked-up with NADRA. He said that all vacant posts of provincial departments are uploaded on this portal for the benefit of the job aspirants. He said that a mechanism has been developed for the automatic deletion of the old and obsolete data.

Senior Vice President Dr. Sajjad Arshad, Vice President Haji Muhammad Aslam Bhalli, Director Labour (West) Ghulam Shabir Kaliar and Director Labour (East) Rai Yasin Sarfraz were also present during this event.

An illuminated view of masjid decorated with colorful lights in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH)

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Thu, 28 Sep 2023, 5:06 PM

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APP21-280923 LAHORE: September 28 - An illuminated view of masjid decorated with colorful lights in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH). APP/AMI/MAF/TZD

DC for vaccinating every child against polio

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Thu, 28 Sep 2023, 5:06 PM

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BAHAWALPUR, Sep 28 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Zaheer Anwar Jappa has said that no child should be left non-vaccinated during the five-day anti-polio campaign starting on October 2 in the Bahawalpur district in which more than 0.8 million children up to five years of age will be vaccinated against polio.

Chairing a review meeting in his office on Thursday, the DC said that the members of the polio teams should perform their services properly. He said that not a single child should be left non-vaccinated during this campaign. He said that the team members should work actively at the bus stands. In this regard, the Regional Transport Authority needs to play an active role.

The Deputy Commissioner directed that children should be made aware of polio prevention in educational institutions. He said that polio drops should also be given to children living in remote areas of Cholistan. He said that members of the polio teams should be trained to perform their duties in a better manner. He said that committees should be formed at the tehsil levels for monitoring of teams.

The meeting was informed that the door-to-door campaign will continue from October 2 to October 4 in which polio teams will go door-to-door to give polio drops to children. The left-out children will be vaccinated under the catch-up activity on October 5 and October 6.

The DC said that 3276 mobile teams, 195 fixed teams and 136 transit teams would work in the field during the polio campaign. He informed that 132 Union Council Monitoring Officers and 667 Area Incharges would supervise the campaign. He further informed that children would also be given vitamin-A capsules to improve their immunity.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Headquarters Sumera Rabbani, CEO Health Dr Syed Tanveer Hussain, WHO representative Dr Masood and others attended the meeting.

Madad Ali Sindhi, Caretaker Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training addressing during 22nd convocation of Government College University at Government College University

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Thu, 28 Sep 2023, 5:05 PM

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APP18-280923 LAHORE: September 28 - Madad Ali Sindhi, Caretaker Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training addressing during 22nd convocation of Government College University at Government College University. APP/AMI/MAF/TZD

ICCI calls for withdrawal of Section 7E to promote investment & revive economy

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Thu, 28 Sep 2023, 5:03 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (APP):Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari, President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) on Thursday

urged the government to withdraw Section 7E in order to promote investment in the real estate and construction sector and revive the economy.

He said that the introduction of Section 7E through Finance Act 2022 has emerged as a major disincentive for investment in the real estate sector due to which the economy is suffering.

He said this while addressing a delegation of real estate developers and builders during their visit to ICCI.

Ahsan Bakhtawari said that after a judgement of the Lahore High Court, the collection of deemed income tax under Sec-7E has been stopped in Punjab and urged the government to withdraw it across the country to end such discrepancies.

He informed the delegation that ICCI is making strenuous efforts for the withdrawal of this tax in the next budget to facilitate the growth of business and investment activities in the real estate and construction industry.

He said that the government can take the country’s economy from recession to sustainable development by focusing on the real estate and construction sector.

Sardar Tahir Mehmood, President, Federation of Realtors Pakistan said that the overseas Pakistanis prefer to invest in the real estate sector in Pakistan, but hike in taxes is discouraging them.

He emphasized the need to give serious consideration to this issue and offer attractive incentives that would boost foreign investment in the country and provide crucial support to the fragile economy.

Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan, former President ICCI and CEO Centaurus said that the cut in heavy taxes on the real estate sector can bring foreign investment of billions of dollars to Pakistan and help revive the economy.

He said that the business activities of many allied industries are linked with the real estate and construction sector and reducing high taxes on this sector would boost the business activities of all allied industries and stimulate the economic growth of the country.

Khalid Iqbal Malik, ICCI Group Leader said that the real estate sector is the major source of attracting remittances and foreign investment, however, the imposition of unnecessary taxes has led to a significant decline in remittances and investment.

He urged he government to rationalize taxes on this sector, withdraw tax on deemed income and create a conducive environment for this sector to spur the economic development of the country.

Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan chairing a progress review meeting on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at Ministry of Planning Development & Special Initiatives

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Thu, 28 Sep 2023, 4:57 PM

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APP17-280923 ISLAMABAD: September 28 - Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan chairing a progress review meeting on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at Ministry of Planning Development & Special Initiatives. APP/MAF/TZD

A woman selecting and purchasing bangles from roadside woman vendor at Shamsabad

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Thu, 28 Sep 2023, 4:56 PM

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APP16-280923 MULTAN: September 28 - A woman selecting and purchasing bangles from roadside woman vendor at Shamsabad. APP/QSM/MAF/TZD

Players giving squash trials for Prime Minister Talent Hunt Youth Sports League at Squash Complex

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Thu, 28 Sep 2023, 4:55 PM

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APP13-280923 SARGODHA: September 28 - Players giving squash trials for Prime Minister Talent Hunt Youth Sports League at Squash Complex. APP/HSD/MAF/TZD

TRANSFORM Pakistan Campaign urges PSQCA to regulate TFA across food items

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Thu, 28 Sep 2023, 4:54 PM

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 28 (APP):On World Heart Day, the coalition partners of the TRANSFORM Pakistan campaign, including Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination (MoNHSRC), Pakistan Youth Change Advocates (PYCA), Center for Peace and Development Initiative (CPDI), and Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), issued a joint statement to address the critical public health issue of unregulated trans-fats in a wide range of dietary sources that affect the heart health of millions of Pakistanis.

“We urge the Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) to take immediate action by setting a national mandatory limit of 2 grams of trans fatty acids (TFA) per 100 grams of fats in all food items,” read the statement issued here on Thursday.

TRANSFORM Pakistan campaign partners had emphasized their commitment to work collaboratively with PSQCA and other stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation and enforcement of the much-needed TFA limits in all Pakistani dietary sources.

“On this World Heart Day, we call upon PSQCA to act swiftly and decisively to protect the heart health of all Pakistanis. Together, we can make a significant impact on reducing the burden of heart disease and improving the overall health of our nation.”

“Trans fatty acids, commonly found in partially hydrogenated oils or all foods in which these oils are used as ingredients. The consumption of TFAs has been linked to a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, and other chronic health conditions. Their presence in our daily diet poses a significant threat to the well-being of our nation. To protect the health and well-being of all Pakistanis, we believe that establishing a national mandatory limit for TFA to all foods is a crucial step forward,” the statement further read.

In 2022, the Council of Common Interests (CCI) made PSQCA the sole custodian of setting standards for all food and beverages across Pakistan and all the provinces were bound to adopt them. After significant advocacy by civil society organizations and efforts made by the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination, in June this year, a 2 per cent limit was set by the PSQCA for banaspati, margarine, bakery fats, biscuits, rusks and bakery wares in June 2023.

However, despite this welcome measure, many TFA-heavy food items such as deep-fried street foods, noodles, pasta, chocolates, ice creams, and several types of ultra-processed foods and snacks remain unregulated.

Referring to the best policy practices adopted by many countries across the globe, the statement added, “The harmful effects of TFA on cardiovascular health are well-documented, and many countries have already taken proactive measures to limit their consumption.

“We commend those efforts but strongly urge PSQCA to cover all foods to adopt the best policy practice through a single regulation, as it will contribute to a healthier Pakistan and save thousands of lives every year,” it said

Labourers busy in unloading fresh vegetable (pumpkin) from delivery truck at Vegetable Market

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Job portal set up in FCCI

An illuminated view of masjid decorated with colorful lights in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH)

DC for vaccinating every child against polio

Madad Ali Sindhi, Caretaker Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training addressing during 22nd convocation of Government College University at Government College University

ICCI calls for withdrawal of Section 7E to promote investment & revive economy

Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Mohammad Jehanzeb Khan chairing a progress review meeting on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at Ministry of Planning Development & Special Initiatives

A woman selecting and purchasing bangles from roadside woman vendor at Shamsabad

Players giving squash trials for Prime Minister Talent Hunt Youth Sports League at Squash Complex

TRANSFORM Pakistan Campaign urges PSQCA to regulate TFA across food items

Labourers busy in unloading fresh vegetable (pumpkin) from delivery truck at Vegetable Market

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