ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP): The literary jury on Tuesday
announced the highest literary award “Kamal e Fun” 2015 for renowned
scholar Kishwar Naheed here at Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL).
Chairman PAL Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qasim Bughio and jury
comprised of writers and scholars including Asghar Nadeem Syed,
Mushtaq Soof, Nasir Ali Syed, Yussouf Shaheen, Zaheda Hina, Muhammad
Ayub Baloch, Abdul Qayum Bedar, Dr. Najeeba Arif, Abaseen Yousafzai,
Harris Khalique and Wafa Chishti announced the award after meeting
of jury at Academy. The jury meeting was chaired by Zahida Hina.
Kamal-e-Fun award is the highest literary award in the field
of literature for recognition of lifetime’s achievement in creative
and research work. The amount of this award is Rs.1,000,000 (Rs.1
million).
Chairman PAL Dr. Muhammad Qasim Bughio has also announced the
National Literary award for the year 2015, given on the best
literary books written during the year in Urdu and other Pakistani
languages in his press conference.
According to the decision of the panel for Urdu Poetry Dr.
Allama Muhammad Iqbal award is given to Saleem Kausar on his book
“Mein Ne Ism-e-Muhammad PBUH Ko Likha Buhat”.
In Urdu prose Baba-e-Urdu Molvi Abdul Haq award is given to
Muhammad Hamza Farooqi on his book “Hum Nafsan-e-Khush Guzran”.
In Punjabi language Syed Waris Shah award is given to Zahid
Hasan on his book “Tassi Dharti” and in Sindhi language Shah Abdul
Latif Bhitai award is given to Rubina Abro on her book “Qadam Khan
Adam Taeen”.
In Pushto language Khushal Khan Khattak award is given to
Andesh Shams-ul-Qamar on his book “Pemana Da Ghazal”, in Balochi
language Mast Tawakli award is given to Rehman Murad on his book
“Burd” and in Saraiki language Khwaja Ghulam Fareed award is given
to Tariq Ismail Ahmdani on his book “Seraiki Lok Bayania”.
While in Barahui language Taj Muhammad Tajal award is given to
Prof. Khuda Dad Gul on his book “Malasi”, in Hindko language Saeen
Ahmed Ali award is given to Aftab Iqbal Bano on her book “Pathar Da
Jigar” in English language Pitras Bukhari award is given to Athar
Tahir on his book The Last Tea and in translation Muhammad Hasan
Askari award is given to Hameed Jafri on his book Kaheen Bhi Rah
Mein Manzil Na Hogi”.
The award money of Rs. 200,000 will be given to each award winner
for the National Literary Award 2015.
Highest literary award Kamal-e-Fun announced for Kishwar Naheed
Ancient Silk Road being revived through CPEC: VC PIDE
ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP): President,Pakistan Society of Development Economics (PSDE) and Vice Chancellor Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), Dr. Asad Zaman said on Tuesday the ancient Silk Road was being revived through China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Addressing the participants at the 32nd Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Pakistan Society of Development Economists (PSDE) on ‘CPEC and Regional Integration’ organized by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), here, he said, “As a Chinese proverb goes, we are living in interesting times.”
The Holy Qur’an also says that Allah circulates the kingdom among His people and this is exactly what is happening as the world is in the state of transition. The next hegemon of the world would be Asia lead by China,” he added.
In transitional times, he said, the power is up for grabs. The transition also creates opportunities to redefine the world and it is the scholars who carry the day by redefining the world.
Dr. Zaman opined, when the leadership changes hands, it is the leader who sets the terms and the followers do not have much choice but to look at the world the way the leaders wants them to see it.
The VC PIDE said, there also existed an ancient Silk Road which is being revived through CPEC.
He hoped that the new civilization that is emerging would promote harmony and peace.
In his Secretary’s report, Dr. Ejaz Ghani who is the incumbent Secretary PSDE highlighted the growing interest in the AGM and Conference of the PSDE.
He said, this year 140 papers were received, out of which 32 were selected after a careful screening process.
Dr. Ghani apprised the audience that just as in the past, this year scholars from many countries including Canada, UK, USA, China, Singapore, Germany, and Tajikistan have come to participate in the AGM.
He expressed hope that the deliberations at the Conference would prove very helpful in devising strategies for making CPEC successful.
UBL Funds awarded by APICTA 2016
ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP): United Bank Limited (UBL) Fund Managers Limited (UBL Funds), an asset management company, has been recognized for its
ImPro Application under the category of the Financial Industry
Application by APICTA – Asia Pacific ICT Alliance.
According to a press release of the Bank issued here Tuesday, UBL Funds beat the financial applications of Singapore, Hong
Kong, China, Malaysia, Vietnam and Chinese Taipei to grab the silver
award at Asia-Pacific ICT Awards 2016 -dubbed as the `Oscars of the
ICT arena’ held in Taipei, Taiwan.
In its esteemed global awards for 2016, Asia Pacific ICT
Alliance recognized organizations from 17 countries in 17 different
categories.
More than 60 judges finalized the winners out of 238 teams
fitting the criteria of technology, innovation, capability and
adoption.
The President of Republic of China (Taiwan) also graced the
event with his presence.
Elated on this achievement, Rehan Qadri, founder of the
application and Chief Technology Officer of UBL Funds, stated “ImPro
enables the organization to reduce the five days processing time to
two days which improves the operational efficiency and significantly
cuts down transaction costs.
UBL Funds has always emphasized on innovation with world class
services. Being the pioneer of such application in the asset
management industry not just gives us the confidence to provide more
for our customers but position us as a market leader in
modernization”.
He further added “We are pleased to be recognized by APICTA
and with this recognition we ensure to offer more unique services
for the convenience of our investors. UBL funds believe in providing
best investment opportunities to the masses with least complex
procedures”
Pakistan won 3 Gold Awards and 6 Silver Awards at the ceremony
held in Taipei, Taiwan. Rehan Qadri Chief Technology Officer UBL
Funds attended the ceremony and received a silver award on behalf of
his organization.
Pak-Sweden partnership essential for advancing gains of democracy: Ayaz
ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq Tuesday said sustained parliamentary engagement between Pakistan and Sweden is essential for advancing the gains of democracy.
He was speaking to the Swedish Ambassador Ingrid Johansson who called on him here at the Parliament House, a press release issued here said.
He underlined the need for reinvigorating the role of Parliamentary Friendship Groups to given consolidates the parliamentary engagement between the two friendly countries.
The speaker highlighted that Pakistan is committed to foster an enduring trade partnership with Sweden and consider it central to
cement bilateral ties.
He said Pakistan has enabled a conducive environment for foreign investors urging outlined that energy generation, telecommunication, oil exploration, trade and manufacturing sectors have huge scope for
foreign investment and expressed his hope that Swedish companies
would not tap into immense business opportunities in Pakistan.
He said that Pakistan is committed to engage within the region and beyond for finding lasting, peaceful and durable solutions to conflicts and humanitarian issues.
While discussing Kashmir issue, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said using pallets
gun on innocent Kashmiris by Indian armed forces surmount to breech of all local and international human rights doctrines.
He called upon the United Nations and international community to play their due role to stop the repression, violence and human rights violations being committed against the people of Kashmir.
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that Sweden is an important partner for Pakistan’s broader outreach to Europe.
He stressed the need for deepening collaboration between the two nations in spheres of education, cultural exchanges and science
and technology.
The speaker urged for further cooperation in strengthening parliamentary democracy in Pakistan.
He informed the dignitary regarding the new initiatives taken at the
National Assembly to deliver the hopes of the people.
He urged the Swedish ambassador to facilitate Pakistani students determined to pursue higher studies in Sweden.
The Swedish ambassador Ingrid Johansson reiterated that Pakistan is an important partner for promoting peace and lasting development in the region.
She remarked that Sweden highly appreciates and acknowledges Pakistan’s contribution to global efforts for fighting terrorism.
She expressed his confidence in Pakistan’s economic potential and added that Sweden is willing to tap into Pakistan’s economic opportunities.
Swedish ambassador Ingrid Johansson said parliamentary engagement
between the two parliaments would fortify the existing amiable relations between the two countries.
She also seconded Sardar Ayaz Sadiq’s proposal for promoting
people-to-people contacts in generating better understanding of each
other.
Ingrid Johansson added that Sweden will continue to facilitate Pakistan in advancing the gains of democracy.
Mushahid tops Hassan Sadpara Memorial Competition
ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP): Mushahid Shah grabbed first position
in the Hassan Sadpara Memorial Climbing Challenge category of the
Climbing Competition held at Margalla Hills (Jasmine Corner).
Asadullah Shah bagged second position while Dawood Ahmed and
Shahzad Butt attained third and fourth positions.
The Rock Climbing Competition was organized by Adventure Club,
Pakistan and Ibex Club to mark International Mountain Day.
A special professional category memorial challenge cup was the
highlight of the event, which was organized to pay a tribute to
renowned mountaineer Hassan Sadpara, who had expired in November
2016.
The open category competition was won by Dawood Ahmed while
second and third positions were secured by Sharafat Hussain, Akmal
Nadeem and Shahzad Butt.
Girls’ enthusiasm was superb and Iqra Jilani and Shamsa Khan
toped in categories of Under15 and Under12.
Esam Khattak, managing director Ibex Club was the guest of
honor on the occasion and distributed awards among the position
holders.
Tahir Imran Khan, founder president of The Adventure Club,
Pakistan also thanked the participants in the competition.
He announced free training course to position holders,
complimentary membership of the club to position holders. He also
announced the holding of forthcoming climbing competition in March
on International Women’s Day, which would be 11th consecutive year
of holding this event.
Pakistan to host Blind Cricket Cup
ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP): Pakistan will be hosting the Fifth
Blind Cricket One Day Cup scheduled to be held in January 2018 and
Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) Chairman Syed Sultan Shah has
flown to Dubai to hold talks for the arrangements of the mega event.
Sultan flew to Dubai on December 12 and in his one-week visit,
he will be holding meetings with Emirates Cricket Board,
International Cricket Council (ICC) officials and with hotel
managements.
Talking to APP, Sultan prior to his visit to Dubai said that
Australia and England cannot tour Pakistan therefore the Blind
Cricket One Day Cup is being conducted in Dubai. He said we will try
our level best to host the semi finals and final of the tournament
in Pakistan.
Speaking about Pakistan’s participation in the World Blind T20
scheduled to be held in India in January next year, he said
Pakistan’s participation in the World Blind T20 will depend on the
permission from our government but we have applied for the NOC.
The teams participating in the tournament include Australia,
Bangladesh, England, India, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, South
Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies. The semi finals of the tournament
will be played February 11, 2017 while the final will be on February
12, 2017.
CPEC to ensure Pakistan’s self-reliance in energy, diverse fields: Sartaj
ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP): Adviser to prime minister on Foreign
Affairs Sartaj Aziz, Tuesday said that Pakistan would attain self-
reliance in multiple fields particularly energy under the China
Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Addressing a CPEC Conference organized by Pakistan Society of
Development Economics here, Sartaj Aziz said self-reliance in energy
wolud ensure the availability of electricity at cheaper rates.
He said that China would also provide assistance to Pakistan in
gaining energy through different sources including Liquified Natural
Gas, hydel and thermal modes to produce 17,000 mega watt
electricity.
The Adviser said completion of China’s agenda of ‘One Belt,
One Road’ would encourage local and regional trade, adding that CPEC
would also contribute to infrastructure development.
He mentioned that besides restoration of Korakorum Highway,
some Chinese power companies would also install their plants in
Pakistan.
He said the projects worth 36 billion dollar under CPEC were
soft loans with marginal mark up rate.
He said the country’s exports were not satisfactory other than
textiles, however CPEC would bring a positive boost to other local
industries as well.
Sartaj said the CPEC would have a long-term impact at
international level and would also bring a change in regional and
global politics.
He termed CPEC equally important for Pakistan and the region
and mentioned that Chinese leadership from day one was making
efforts for regional connectivity, of which the KKH was exemplary in
this regard.
The Adviser stressed the need for formulating reforms at
national level to fully benefit from CPEC.
He said that Pakistan was interested in initiating multiple
projects under the CPEC including cement, electricity products and
heavy machinery.
He said it was a high time for the country’s businessmen to
invest in these projects, which would result in creating job
opportunities for millions.
The Adviser said there was a need to develop workforce to meet
the requirements of these projects under CPEC so as not to rely on
Chinese workforce.
He said that China imports petroleum products from Gulf countries
and added that CPEC would provide an access to Russia and Central
Asian states.
Sartaj said Gwadar Port would open a new door of opportunities
for the people of Balochistan and added that several industrial
parks would be set up under the CPEC.
ECC maintains wheat support price at Rs. 1,300 per 40 kg
ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP): Economic Coordination Committee (ECC)
of the Cabinet here on Tuesday decided to maintain wheat support
price at Rs. 1,300 per 40 kg for crop season 2016-17.
The ECC which met here with Minister for Finance Mohammad Ishaq Dar in chaired also approved extension in the export of wheat date from November 30 to December 31, 2016.
The ECC decided that same rate of rebate would be given on export of wheat products like suji, maida and wheat flour fine (aata) as available on per kg wheat export.
The meeting decided that one kg of suji, maida and wheat flour fine (aata) will be exported against one kg of wheat issued so there will be no extra claim of rebate.
As more than 3 million tons exportable surplus wheat is available, the Ministry of National Food Security and Research proposed to allow export of the equal quantity of suji, maida and wheat flour fine (aata) equivalent to the quota of wheat issued.
The Ministry of National Food Security and Research proposed maintaining the Minimum Guaranteed Price (MGP) of wheat at Rs.1,300
per 40 kg for wheat crop season 2016-17.
ECC accorded approval to the proposal for maintaining the MGP
of Rs.1,300 per 40 kg for wheat crop season 2016-17.
The ECC approved a summary submitted by the Finance Division
regarding lifting of withholding tax on small farmers schemes.
The summary sought exemption from the purview of section 236U
of Income Tax Ordnance, 2001 to the Crop Loan Insurance Scheme and livestock Insurance Scheme which are aimed at providing risk cover
to mitigate losses in case of natural disasters.
The meeting also approved relending the China Eximbank loans to Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) for Chashma Nuclear Power Project 3 and 4 on similar terms, lines available to the loans relent to provincial governments and departments.
The Chinese loans will be relent to PAEC at actual terms and conditions available to the Government of Pakistan and also the exchange rate risk will be borne by PAEC.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources apprised the ECC regarding increase in natural gas production of more than 83 to 84 MMCFD from Nashpa field.
It also stated that the M/S Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited is also keen to receive the additional gas due to demand-supply imbalance of natural gas on its system.
The ECC approved the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources proposal for allocation of the additional gas up to 84 MMCFD produced from Nashpa field to SNGPL to cope with demand-supply imbalance on its system.
The ECC also accorded approval in principle for re-enactment of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Ordinance, 2009 (XVI of 2009) with retrospective effect containing validation and sun-set clauses from the date of promulgation of the Ordinance with a condition not to change the present system of Sales Tax collection.
The Committee also approved the Memorandum of Agreement signed
on May 20, 2016 between the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
Resources and the Balochistan government for extension of Sui gas
mining lease agreement for next ten years.
Apex committee decides operation against drug mafia, street criminal in Katcha
KARACHI, Dec 13 (APP): Sindh Chief Minister Syed Muard Ali Shah said the success of Apex Committee in restoring peace in the city was strategic partnership of Pakistan Army, Ranger and police and top of
it was the will of his government.
“This strategic partnership worked well because of being on the same
page in implementing National Action Plan but this operation would
continue till the last terrorist exists.”
This he said while presiding over an special Apex Committee meeting
convened to discuss the performance of the operation because two its
senior members, Corps Commander Karachi Lt. General Naveed Mukhtar who had been posted as DG ISI and DG Ranger Major General Bilal Akbar promoted as Lt. General would relinquish their present positions to join their new assignments shortly, said a press release from CM House Tuesday.
The Senior Minister Nisar Khuhro, Advisors to Chief Minister
Mola Bux Chandio, Murtaza Wahab, IG Sindh AD Khowja, Adl IG CTD Sanaullah Abbasi, Commissioner Karachi Aijaz Ali Khan, provincial heads of intelligence agencies and other concerned officers also present.
The chief minister said since the inception of the Apex Committee, two important members, the Corps Commander Karachi and the DG Rangers played an important role to work together with civil government and defined civil military working relationship in a new dynamic way.
“This working relationship translated into peace in the city,” he
remarked.
Syed Murad Ali Shah said when we had started this journey (Apex
Committee) the law & order situation was very bad, there was unrest among the people of this city and terrorists, mafias and other criminals had established their sway in different areas.
He informed that now things had improved considerably, the government had won public confidence in our law enforcement agencies, business activities had started flourishing and most important events/days like Moharram, Chehlum, Chup Tazia, Ideas 2016, CPEC Trade Convoy, Rabiula Awal passed peacefully.
He informed that this credit goes to our political leadership, this
forum in which decisions were taken with collective wisdom and implemented or being implemented in true letter and spirit.
The chief minister assured the Corps Commander Karachi and DG Rangers that the work they had left incomplete would be completed through this forum in which their successors would be with him.
“But I would need your support from the positions where you have been posted,” the CM remarked.
Briefing the meeting the Additioanl IG CTD Sanaullah Abbasi quoting
CRSS quarterly security report said the crime rate had dropped down
in Sindh considerably.
He added that Pakistan experienced a 19.4 percent rise in the number
of fatalities from violence. Fata observed a 90.5 rise in fatalities,
Punjab 52 percent, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa plus 19.9 percent, Balochistan plus 18 percent and Sindh minus 19.5 percent.
Home Secretary Shakeel Mangnijo giving presentation on implementation status of 17th Apex Committee meeting said the names of 4th schedulers being posted on Home dept website and shared with CM secretariat.
The IG would send his recommendation to the Ministry of Interior and
national security agencies within next few days, he said.
The promulgation of Sindh Deeni Madaris Bill had been presented before the cabinet meeting and it had been referred to the sub committee. The Sindh government had requested the federal government to delegate the powers under foreigners Ordinance 1951 to Sindh police.
Disaster Management Authority was being strengthened. The exercise to identify the gaps to manage the disasters had been completed. The
government had taken strict and focused measures to provide CPEC projects security.
The government had taken tangible steps for choking the financing of
terrorist activities as well as flow of funds through hundi and hawala for which FIA was playing an important role.
The Corps Commander Karachi had been assisting Sindh police to
establish Forensic Explosive lab. An expert from Pakistan Army was being hired with held of Corps Headquarters.
The Pakistan Rangers had carried out a combing operation against some networks involved in recruiting people for Syria and Iraq. The Sindh government was working to amend the criminal law for the admissibility of modern technology tools in recording of evidence. The draft amendments had been sent for the consideration of the cabinet.
The six ATC courts functioning at Clifton would be shifted to newly
constructed courts inside the jail for which Sindh government would issue a notification.
The Home Secretary talking about Karachi operation said since
last Apex Committee meeting (during last five week) no terrorism incident had taken place and no kidnapping case had been reported. He added that 26 extortion cases had been reported while while during corresponding period of last year 35 cases were reported. He said 18 target killing incident had been reported while they were 15 last year.
On this, the chief minister directed the IG police to be strict in police patrolling and intelligence work.
The provincial heads of intelligence organisations said that the fire
incidents, including in a hotel were on the rise and there may be some mischief for which they were working. The chief minister directed IG
police to investigate into the other angles. “I am also doubtful that day
in and day out fire breaks out in factories- what is this,” he questioned and directed him to investigate.
The chief minister on the recommendation of the intelligence organisations directed IG police to start operation against dacoits in the katcha areas of the Ghotki and adjoining districts.
DG Rangers Major General Bilal Akbar giving performance of his
organization said the Rangers had arrested most important Al Qaida, TTP and leaders of other proscribed organisations.
He said Rangers had arrested 1474 terrorists, 9053 target killers
some of them during investigation had confessed to have killed two to
three persons and some had confessed to have killed 300 individually.
He added that Rangers arrested 438 extortionists and 115 kidnappers.
On his recommendation the chief minister decided to launch operation
against drugs mafia and those who under garb of religion were involved in sectarian killing.
The DG Rangers said some people had made the the communities
hostage by installing barriers. The Rangers sorted them out.
He added “if go back to November 2012 there were 75 target killing in
the month. Operation started in Sept 2013, there were 29 target killing in Nov 2013, in Nov 2015 there were 12, and in November 2016 only 9 target killing,” he said and went on saying that Karachi can be made more secure if proper capacity building of the police is made.
Advisor to CM Mola Bux Chandio Chandio said the operation was started in a very difficult time and there were lot of anticipations and conspiracies (of imposing Governor’s rule} but all of them failed because we all are on the same page, he said.
Senior Minister Nisar Khuhro said that Karachi was being focused and
termed as dangerous city in the world and with the grace of God and collective work of civil and military leadership now this city has turned peaceful.
Corps Commander Karachi Lt. General Naveed Mukhtar appreciating the
efforts of the government said that the best achievement of the Karachi operation is the change in the life of common man. The results of government, Army, Rangers, police and intelligence agencies are very much clear on the ground for which Apex Committee deserves lot of appreciation.
He said we had travelled a long and could not return by making
peace in the city sustainable.
Talking about the principles of the operation, the corps commander said
the principle set while launching the operation include blood less operation and Alhamdullilah no bloodshed was reported anywhere from the city.
The other one was the hope that this forum revived the hope of the
people and nobody backed out of it, the third was fear and we succeeded in taking out fear of mafias from the hearts and mind of people. The operation touched the untouchables and scared cows. This forum broke the myth that action was not being taken against the powerful [mafias] and this forum took action against them.
He added that this operation would be more successful if the police
and administration are strengthened further.
He also said why the city turned into a violent must be probed.
“We must learn from our mistakes and should resolve not to repeat those mistakes again,” he remarked.
He also said the operation against drug mafia was need of the hour and
strict action against street crime be initiated but with proper planning.
The Corps Commander appreciated the chief minister for recruiting
around 12000 policemen on merit.
“Today I along with IG Police AD Khowja visited the army training
centers where newly recruited policemen were receiving army training,” he said and added “I really found the police jawan energetic, vibrant and
their morale was high.
If police force is expanded with 20,000 policemen appointed on merit
the image and performance of the police would speak loudly, he said.
He appreciated the former chief minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah, former
Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad and former chief secretary and others officers for their effective role in implementing Apex Committee decisions.
Lt General Naveed Mukhat also lauded the chief minister for convening
this special meeting to sum up the performance of the present apex
committee and set new targets of operation with new vigour.
“I would be supporting you from the position which I would take over,”
he said.
The chief minister said that he was working sincerely and round the
clock to give peace and tranquility to the people of the province, particularly of Karachi.
“This operation would continue from where you (corps Commander and DG Rangers) are leaving it,” he said and added the sacrifices our forces have made to make this city peaceful would not be allowed to go invain at any cost.
Latter, the chief minister presented Sindhi Topi, Ajrka and other
gifts to the out-going Corps Commander Karachi and DG Rangers.
Reading key to learning as per Islamic teachings: Baligh
ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP): Minister of State for Federal
Education Engr Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman on Tuesday said the
reading is the key to learning, as the first word taught in Quran
was “Iqra” which means “read”.
Speaking at the National Workshop for developing Strategic
Framework for Reading Improvement Strategies arranged by USAID’s
Pakistan Reading Project(PRP), he lamented that reading culture has
been vanished over the period of time which is not good for the
children.
He said the reading is a fundamental component of learning,
according to EFA Global Monitoring Report, the students who do not
achieve a certain level of reading, fall behind in cognitive
development.
“We need a holistic approach to deal with educational
challenges and it’s heartening to see such workshops in that
direction” he remarked.
The minister appreciated the dedication and efforts by PRP and
the team of USAID for arranging the workshop.
He thanked the officials from different regions for
participating in this important workshop adding that “we all are
here to have a far-reaching impact on education sector”.
The minister hoped that this workshop would lead to the formal
endorsement of national framework for reading improvement strategies
in the country.