June 11, 2022

Lawyers asked to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct

Islamabad, June 11, 2022 (PPI-OT):A one-week training on “Continuing Legal Education” for 30 lawyers from Islamabad High Court Bar Association concluded at the Federal Judicial Academy, Islamabad, on June 11 2022. A certificate awarding ceremony arranged in which Dr. Muhammad Raheem Awan, Director General, Legal Aid and Justice Authority was the Chief Guest.

While addressing the training participants, Dr. Muhammad Raheem Awan, Director General, Legal Aid and Justice Authority said, “We live in the globalized world in which legal professional is also going through radical changes. This type of quality trainings for lawyers will always have a positive impact on the efficacy and efficiency of the legal system.”

He advised them to uphold the standards of professional conduct for quality administration of justice and rule of law in the country. Earlier, DG of the Academy, Hayat Ali Shah also spoke about this weeklong training and its practical utility for the trainees.

For more information, contact:
Federal Judicial Academy (FJA)
Service Road South, Sector H-8/4, Islamabad, Pakistan
PABX Exchange: +92-51-926969-70
Fax: +92-51-9269686
Email: contact@fja.gov.pk
Website: http://www.fja.gov.pk

June 11, 2022

United States Ambassador Donald Blome Congratulates Pakistani Students Heading to the United States to Study Comparative Policymaking

Islamabad, June 11, 2022 (PPI-OT):U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome met with a group of 44 students from across Pakistan to congratulate them on their imminent departure for the United States to attend the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders program, funded by the U.S. Department of State.

Participants will attend an academic program on comparative public policymaking, exploring issues of public policy and democracy in the United States and comparing U.S. policy development with that of Pakistan.

Together, Pakistani and American undergraduate students will examine issues such as civil rights, food security, environmental policy, and democracy. The program will take place at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Massachusetts. Another group of 19 students will depart on June 25 for their program.

Addressing the group at a pre-departure orientation session, Ambassador Blome commended the students on their selection to the competitive program. The Ambassador highlighted that educational exchanges have been a bedrock to the 75 years of U.S.- Pakistan bilateral relations

“This visit to the United States will be an opportunity to learn about America and a chance to teach Americans about Pakistan. Do not be afraid to have frank discussions with other students… With this experience in the United States, you will distinguish yourselves and be able to make a lasting contribution to your country and ours,” he said.

The Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders involves intensive, short-term academic programs that provide undergraduate students with a deeper understanding of the United States while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills. Institutes consist of a balanced series of seminar discussions, readings, group presentations, and lectures.

The coursework and classroom activities are complemented by educational travel, site visits, leadership activities, and volunteer opportunities within the local community. Since 2007, the U.S. government has sponsored approximately 400 Pakistani student leaders.

For more information, contact:
Spokesman
Information Office Public Affairs Section
Embassy of the United States of America
U.S. Embassy, Islamabad- Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-2082911, +92-51-2081136
Cell: +92-300-5012640
Fax: +92-51-2278607
Email: webmasterisb@state.gov

June 11, 2022

U.S. Embassy launches Academy for Women Entrepreneurs 2022

Islamabad, June 11, 2022 (PPI-OT):U.S. Embassy Islamabad’s Counsellor for Commercial Affairs John Coronado congratulated more than 115 Pakistani women entrepreneurs on their selection to the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2022 in a virtual launch event on June 11. This U.S. training program supports women worldwide in building their own businesses. Its launch in Pakistan is part of the 75th anniversary celebrations of U.S.-Pakistan bilateral relations and an ongoing effort to empower Pakistani women to realize their economic potential and increase prosperity for all Pakistanis.

During his remarks, Mr. Coronado spoke about the need to support women entrepreneurs: “When women are economically empowered, they reinvest in their families and communities, strengthening the social fabric and improving education and skill levels of the workforce.  this multiplier effect spurs economic growth and enhances stability.”

With mentoring and guidance from established Pakistani entrepreneurs, the AWE participants will undertake a three month, rigorous online training program developed by Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management and American natural resource company Freeport McMahan.

Through AWE, participants learn core business skills and will meet weekly to discuss the material with experienced local mentors and U.S. experts. AWE is designed to cultivate entrepreneurial know-how, help women entrepreneurs connect with funding opportunities, enhance opportunities for business expansion, and increase the likelihood of entrepreneurial success.

Four of the U.S. Mission to Pakistan’s Lincoln Corners in Multan, Muzaffarabad, Khairpur, and Peshawar will lead AWE Pakistan 2022, with support from the Pakistan American Cultural Center and the DOVE Foundation. Lincoln Corners in Peshawar, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Larkana took part in AWE Pakistan 2021.

Toward the end of their AWE journey, participants will have the opportunity to compete for seed funding from the U.S. Mission to Pakistan to further grow or establish their enterprises. Upon completion, the participants will join the global AWE network, which offers further growth opportunities, as well as the community of U.S. exchange program alumni.

June 11, 2022

Workers’ Remittances in May, 2022

Karachi, June 11, 2022 (PPI-OT):At US $2.3 billion in May 2022, workers’ remittances have continued to remain above the $2 billion mark since June 2020.

In terms of growth, remittances decreased by 25.4 percent on m/m basis and 6.9 percent on y/y basis, largely reflecting the usual seasonal post Eid decline and associated long holiday.

Cumulatively, at $ 28.4 billion, remittances have grown by 6.3 percent (y/y) during the first 11 months of FY22.

Remittances in May 2022 were mainly sourced from Saudi Arabia ($542 million), United Arab Emirates ($435 million), United Kingdom ($354 million) and the United States of America ($233 million).

For more information, contact:
Chief Spokesman,
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)
Central Directorate
I.I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi, Pakistan
Tel: +92-21-111-727-111
Tel: +92-21-39212562
Fax: +92-21-39212433 – 39212436
Email: chief.spokesperson@sbp.org.pk
Website: www.sbp.org.pk

June 11, 2022

Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz after the provision of subsidized flour across Punjab has come into action to further reduce the burden of price hike on the common man

Lahore, June 11, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shahbaz after the provision of subsidized flour across Punjab has again come into action to further reduce the burden of price-hike on the common man. Hamza Shahbaz sought a comprehensive plan with regard to bring stability in the prices of daily use necessary kitchen items.

CM directed the concerned officials to devise such a mechanism in which a common man could get necessary kitchen items at nominal rates with continuity. “The focus of my endeavours is to provide relief to the common man and for attaining this objective the government machinery will have to become more pro-active”.

Hamza Shahbaz directed Deputy Commissioners and Assistant Commissioners to carry on field visits in their respective areas continuously for the purpose of price control. He directed to upload all pictures of field visits and videos on the dashboard with date and time.

CM further directed that supply chain of essential commodities be further improved. CM presided over the meeting which was attended by the Provincial Ministers Sardar Awais Leghari, Atta Tarar, Chief Secretary, Secretaries Industries, Food and concerned officials.

For more information, contact:
Office of the Chief Minister of Punjab
Government of the Punjab
8-Club Road, GOR-I, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99205562-3
Fax: +92-42-99205561
Website: https://cm.punjab.gov.pk/

June 11, 2022

Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz Sharif visits CTD headquarters, briefing given to cm on successful intelligence operations against terrorists

Lahore, June 11, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shahbaz Sharif today paid a detailed visit to the CTD headquarters and inspected different sections including the training block and counter-violent extremism block, cybercrime unit, geo-fencing center, labs, and IT section. He appreciated the professional skills of the staff and admired the steps to modernise it.

The CM distributed cash rewards and commendation certificates among the officers for resolving the Anarkali blast case and arresting terrorists. He pointed out that the foundation of CTD was laid by incumbent Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during his tenure as Punjab chief minister and this organisation has now become a grown-up body. CTD force is our vanguard for eradication of terrorism, he said and approved recruitment against new posts and directed the chief secretary to complete the process without delay.

Additional IG (CTD) and SSP (Training Wing) briefed him about the successful intelligence-based operations against terrorists. The CM assured to provide the latest weapons and technology to the CTD while commending its role in combating terrorism and highlighted that modern policing is part of the priority strategy.

Provincial ministers including Sardar Awais Leghari, Atta Tarrar, Ayub Gadhi, CS, IGP, ACS (Home), Addl IG (CTD) and others were present while Jahangir Khanzada MPA, Addl IG (South Punjab), RPOs of Bahawalpur and DG Khan and DPOs of Rajanpur, Rahim Yar Khan and Bahawalpur participated through video link.

June 11, 2022

CM to oversee price control plan to provide relief to the masses from price-hike

Lahore, June 11, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shahbaz said that the whole administrative and political machinery had been activated to provide relief to the distressed masses due to price-hike. Tasks had been assigned to the provincial ministers, elected representatives and political assistants to alleviate the difficulties of the creatures of Allah Almighty, he added.

CM directed the elected representatives to visit every big and small city in order to ascertain the prices of essential edibles and ensure provision of essential edibles at fixed rates to the masses. He remarked that the performance of Deputy Commissioners and Assistant Commissioners will be judged through their effective steps being taken to control prices.

Hamza Shehbaz disclosed that the monitoring process of the steps being taken for price control in every district had been started adding that the report regarding the activities of every district would also be formulated. The decision of punish and spare would be made by taking into account performance of every district, he revealed. CM maintained that those doing commendable work would be appreciated and there would be no tolerance relating to any lapse in price control.

CM stated that those found doing negligence in failing to take price control steps to provide relief to the masses would be held accountable. CM underscored that price control activities would carry on with continuity. “I am myself overseeing the plan to provide relief to the masses from price-hike”, CM concluded.