Tag: Socio-economic

BISP registration process continues in Sargodha

SARGODHA, Apr 27 (APP): The registration process in the National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER) survey of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) continues in Sargodha, like in other parts of the country, through centres established by tehsil offices of the programme. This was stated by Deputy Director BISP Sargodha Malik Mazhar Awan while talking to APP… Continue reading BISP registration process continues in Sargodha

LCCI for joint efforts to promote Pak-Afghan trade

LAHORE, Apr 20 (APP):Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Prsident Kashif Anwar has said that despite the historical socio-economic relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the trade volume does not reflect the potential. Joint and concrete steps must be taken to boost mutual trade, he added. He expressed these views while addressing a Afghan trade… Continue reading LCCI for joint efforts to promote Pak-Afghan trade

COMSTECH, Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital to arrange free cataract eye surgery camp

ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP):COMSTECH and Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital Pakistan in collaboration with Al-Nur Foundation Somalia, and Benadir University Somalia, are organizing a free cataract eye surgery camp in Mogadishu, Somalia, from March 01-10. The goal of this initiative is to eliminate avoidable blindness by providing free cataract surgeries to those in need. The camp… Continue reading COMSTECH, Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital to arrange free cataract eye surgery camp

‘BISP Mobile Registration Vehicle’,  latest call centers to be operational soon: DG says

ISLAMABAD, Jan 24 (APP):Director General (DG) of National Socio-Economic Registry in Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) Naveed Akbar Wednesday disclosed that BISP will soon launch a hassle free project ‘Mobile Registration Vehicles’ for remote districts of Sindh and Balochistan for their financial assistance.  Talking to PTV news channel, he said that many remote areas were… Continue reading ‘BISP Mobile Registration Vehicle’,  latest call centers to be operational soon: DG says

Ecological and natural revival of affected areas to revive local economy: NA Speaker

ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (APP):Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser said that the revival of economic activities in the Ghazi Barotha affected areas is vital for prosperity of the local region. He expressed these views while chairing a meeting to review the consultancy work to revive the ecological, natural and social aspects of the affected areas of… Continue reading Ecological and natural revival of affected areas to revive local economy: NA Speaker

PTI Govt committed to bring about socio-economic changes in AJK: Qayyum Niazi

MUZAFFARABAD (AJK), Jan 12 (APP): Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi on Wednesday said his government was committed to implement the PTI manifesto for bringing about socio-economic changes in the state. According to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) manifesto, the government had abolished the ad hoc act, while local body elections were… Continue reading PTI Govt committed to bring about socio-economic changes in AJK: Qayyum Niazi

Socio-economic mainstreaming of women in Pakistan, Afghanistan is crucial; Dr. Sania

ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): Special Assistant to the prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Senator Dr. Sania Nishtar Tuesday stressed the importance of socio-economic mainstreaming women in both Pakistan and Afghanistan. She was invited to keynote the inaugural session of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Bilateral Dialogue on “Women for Peace Initiative – Road to an… Continue reading Socio-economic mainstreaming of women in Pakistan, Afghanistan is crucial; Dr. Sania

Uplift of 14 Sindh districts a priority under Rs 444 bln development package: PM

ISLAMABAD: November 26 - Prime Minister Imran Khan chairing a review meeting on Sindh Development Plan. APP

ISLAMABAD, Nov 26 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said under the Sindh Development Plan of the federal government, the uplift of 14 districts was a priority. Chairing a high-level meeting to review implementation of Rs. 444 billion Sindh Development Plan, the prime minister said the objective was to improve the socio-economic status of… Continue reading Uplift of 14 Sindh districts a priority under Rs 444 bln development package: PM

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