Decarbonization Pakistan’s cement requires strong stakeholder consensus, policy support, tech collaborations: Experts

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):The experts at the study launch of Pakistan’s cement sector decarbonization opined that reducing carbon footprint from the cement industry is possible through strong collaboration of the key stakeholders, joint working, resource pooling, and the technology collaboration. The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Policy Research Institute for Equitable Development (PRIED) on… Continue reading Decarbonization Pakistan’s cement requires strong stakeholder consensus, policy support, tech collaborations: Experts

Awais Leghari directs to ensure follow up of all received complaints

ISLAMABAD, Apr 1 (APP): Minister for Power Sardar Awais Leghari while terming performance of Customer Care Service Centres of power distribution companies (DISCOs) unsatisfactory on Monday directed to ensure follow up of all received complaints. Chairing a meeting on working of customer care service centres here, he said, ” every complaint received at the customer… Continue reading Awais Leghari directs to ensure follow up of all received complaints

PFC seeks budget proposals from stakeholders

LAHORE, Mar 27 (APP):The Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) has sought concrete and viable budget proposals from furniture manufacturers, exporters and importers for financial year 2024-2025. Talking to a delegation of furniture manufacturers, led by Muhammad Araib here on Wednesday, PFC Chief Executive Officer Mian Kashif Ashfaq said the call for budget proposals signified a proactive… Continue reading PFC seeks budget proposals from stakeholders

PDMA holds one-day capacity building training on disaster risk, preparedness

HYDERABAD, Jan 29 (APP):Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) organized a one-day capacity-building training on disaster risk resilience, preparedness and response for the officials of districts Dadu, Hyderabad, Jamshoro, Naushero Feroz, and Khairpur at a local hotel on Monday. The training was held under the backdrop of the United Nations Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs as the… Continue reading PDMA holds one-day capacity building training on disaster risk, preparedness

SBP launches official WhatsApp channel

KARACHI, Jan 12 (APP):The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Friday formally launched its ‘WhatsApp channel’ for ensuring prompt dissemination of reliable information to its stakeholders.  The channel will serve as a tool of communication where followers will directly receive information from SBP on its policies, initiatives, notifications and awareness campaign, said a statement issued here.… Continue reading SBP launches official WhatsApp channel

CPDI calls for widely discussing budgetary proposals by key stakeholders

TANK, Dec 21 (APP): Centre for Peace and Development Initiatives (CDPI), a non-governmental organization in its fourth annual report on the “State of budget transparency in Pakistan, International Best Practices”, released here on Thursday has called for budget proposals to be widely discussed with civic groups, government agencies and key stakeholders. The report was aimed… Continue reading CPDI calls for widely discussing budgetary proposals by key stakeholders

Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal chaired a meeting to review the progress of ongoing CPEC projects here in Islamabad on May 03, 2023. The meeting was attended by the Secretary Ministry of Planning Development & Special Initiatives, the Chief Economist, of PD CPEC, Senior specialists CPEC secretariat, representatives of the various ministries and divisions, officials of the Pakistan embassy in China, officials of the Chinese embassy in Pakistan, and other stakeholders

APP53-030523 ISLAMABAD: May 03 - Federal Minister for Planning Development & Special Initiatives, Prof. Ahsan Iqbal chaired a meeting to review the progress of ongoing CPEC projects here in Islamabad on May 03, 2023. The meeting was attended by the Secretary Ministry of Planning Development & Special Initiatives, the Chief Economist, of PD CPEC, Senior specialists CPEC secretariat, representatives of the various ministries and divisions, officials of the Pakistan embassy in China, officials of the Chinese embassy in Pakistan, and other stakeholders. APP/FHA
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Speakers call for bridging gap between policy makers, stakeholders to fully tap potential of CPEC

PESHAWAR, Dec 22 (APP):The speakers in a meeting of “1st National Network of Economic Think Tanks” Wednesday called for bridging gap between policy makers and stakeholders to fully tap the business and trade potential from China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project and Pak Afghan Transit trade by facilitating investors and business community. The think tanks… Continue reading Speakers call for bridging gap between policy makers, stakeholders to fully tap potential of CPEC

Reforms committee report proposes sugar sector deregulation: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Tuesday said the sugar sector reforms committee would be releasing its comprehensive report on Tuesday to get suggestions of all the relevant stakeholders to reform the sector. “One of the main proposals of the comprehensive report being released on Tuesday has called for… Continue reading Reforms committee report proposes sugar sector deregulation: Fawad

Eradication of narcotics collective responsibility: Ijaz Shah

FEDERAL MINISTER FOR NARCOTICS CONTROL BRIG (R) IJAZ AHMAD SHAH ADDRESSING THE PASSING OUT PARADE OF ANTI NARCOTICS FORCE AS CHIEF GUEST IN NOWSHERA ON DECEMBER 01, 2021.

ISLAMABAD, Dec 1 (APP):Federal Minister for Narcotics Control Syed Ijaz Ahmed Shah on Wednesday said it was the shared responsibility of all stakeholders to make efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the country. Addressing the passing out parade of Assistant Directors, Inspectors, Sub-inspectors, Assistant Sub-Inspectors, and Constables at Armored Corps Centre Nowshera, he… Continue reading Eradication of narcotics collective responsibility: Ijaz Shah

Comprehensive bill to ensure producers, artists get their royalties: Faisal

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ISLAMABAD, Apr 12 (APP):Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) Senator Faisal Javed Khan on Monday said that a comprehensive bill is being brought soon to ensure that producers and artists get their rights to royalties. In a series of tweets, he said that “it is very critical to fill the gaps and bring proper framework via amendments… Continue reading Comprehensive bill to ensure producers, artists get their royalties: Faisal

UN expert calls for emergency summit on Myanmar as situation ‘likely to get much worse’

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UNITED NATIONS, Mar 25 (APP):A UN human rights expert has called on the international community to hold an “emergency” summit of all the stakeholders in Myanmar, including the parliamentarians, who were democratically elected prior to February’s military coup. Tom Andrews, the Special Rapporteur investigating human rights in Myanmar, in a statement on Thursday warned that… Continue reading UN expert calls for emergency summit on Myanmar as situation ‘likely to get much worse’

Govt to take care of poor people : PM

ISLAMABAD, Mar 08 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday held a meeting with Senators Faisal Javed and Zeeshan Khanzada and discussed matters related to expansion of Panahgaahs network and implementation of “Nobody Sleeps Hungry” programme. Prime Minister said taking care of the needs of poor and deserving people was the priority of the government.… Continue reading Govt to take care of poor people : PM

Newly appointed OGRA chairman assumes office-charge

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP):Newly appointed Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Chairman Masroor Khan has assumed the charge of his office, which is considered “a step further towards the betterment of the organization and fair implementation of regulatory roles for all stakeholders in Pakistan.” The new chairman brought with him 30 years of local and… Continue reading Newly appointed OGRA chairman assumes office-charge

Govt’s reforms agenda to help meeting int’l health regulations

By Yawar Abbas Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government’s health reforms agenda and implementation of national action plan will help developing a strong health system in line with international health regulations. In order to build national surveillance and response capacity, all stakeholders have been engaged to undertake the desired capacity building efforts. For the purpose, a strategic… Continue reading Govt’s reforms agenda to help meeting int’l health regulations

President for coordinated efforts to address issues faced by Persons with Disabilities

ISLAMABAD: February 03 - President Dr Arif Alvi addressing the 1st meeting of the National Steering Committee on Improving Access to Assistive Technology for Persons with Disabilities at Aiwan-e-Sadr. APP

ISLAMABAD, Feb 3 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday underscored the need for developing a road-map to address the issues being faced by Differently-Abled People (DAPs) and ensure universal access to Assistive Devices (ADs) for them. He said that the problem of disability was of great magnitude which required integrated efforts by provincial governments, and… Continue reading President for coordinated efforts to address issues faced by Persons with Disabilities

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