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Rana Sana wants to talk with stakeholders on social media bill

Islamabad
Islamabad: Federal Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday decided to hold deliberations with journalists and other stakeholders in connection with a social media bill. If the freedom of expression is curtailed by the bill, the government will withdraw it, he stressed, adding that there are some things which should be controlled. "The private life of people is hit through social media. This is a serious matter. Let the media and journalistic organizations guide us,” he said while replying to queries about regulating social media. Asked if the government is shifting the social media power to someone else, the minister said the government is bringing the bill to parliament and there will be a discussion on the transfer of powers to the FIA. Regarding Imran Khan's march’s entry...
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Brazilian envoy for face-to-face interaction between business communities

Karachi
Karachi: The Ambassador of Federative Republic of Brazil Olynthus Vieira has stressed that instead of having online meetings, the business communities of Brazil and Pakistan must look into the possibilities of holding face-to-face interactions which would certainly help in enhancing trade ties. “The best way of doing business is to regularly meet each other and directly examine and feel the goods being produced by Brazil and Pakistan”, he added while exchanging views at a meeting during his visit to the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI). President KCCI Mohammed Tariq Yousuf, Senior Vice President Touseef Ahmed, Vice President Muhammad Haris Agar, Former President Majid Aziz, Honorary Consul General of Brazil Omer Adil Jaffar, Deputy Head of Mission Embassy of Brazil Fab...
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Commissioner Sibi reviews progress of development schemes

District
Sibi: Commissioner Sibi Division, Balach Aziz, has said that steps were being taken to address the problems being faced by the people and finalize the development schemes being executed in Sibi Division for the welfare of the people. These views were expressed by him while addressing the progress review meeting of different ongoing development schemes being executed held here on Wednesday. Directing the concerned authorities to expedite finalizing the construction work on highways and roads of Sibi Division and ensure completing development projects on time, he issued directives to the Deputy Commissioners to personally monitor the ongoing development projects in their respective districts. He said, “Any problems relating to the projects be brought into my notice, so that suggestions...
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Khushhali Microfinance Bank continues to support the flood-affectees in Pakistan

General, Karachi
Karachi: Khushhali Microfinance Bank Limited is a leading financial institution in Pakistan, which has achieved operational excellence over the years while contributing generously towards the country's socio-economic development. Responding to the devastating floods in Pakistan this year, Khushhali Microfinance Bank has launched another resourceful initiative to provide relief for the large number of families, who need food, shelter, and rehabilitation after this catastrophe. With the winter season approaching soon, the situation is likely to be unfavorable for the flood-affected families. This is why Khushhali Bank is extending its full support in ensuring families who have lost their homes and livelihoods in this calamity are provided with adequate relief such as warm clothing, ten...
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HEC briefs Vice Chancellors on Prime Minister’s National Innovation Award

Islamabad
Islamabad: Higher Education Commission (HEC) organised online orientation sessions on the Prime Minister’s National Innovation Award (PMNIA) for the Vice Chancellors and Rectors of public and private sector universities. More than 230 university heads were invited to the sessions, which were aimed at giving them a detailed orientation of various components of the National Innovation Award and how the universities can partake to make this project a success for the country’s youth. Executive Director HEC Dr. Shaista Sohail, in her briefing to the Vice Chancellors, said that the project is aimed at changing the economic landscape for youth by promoting innovation and creating/supporting local businesses. She explained in detail the nine thematic areas of the National Innovation Award. ...
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Assistant Commissioner visits Peoples Bus Services route

District
Larkana: Assistant Commissioner of Larkana Ahmed Ali Soomro traveled in the People's Bus started by the Sindh Government's Mass Transit Authority, met its staff and found out their problems here on Wednesday. The employees told him that there was a dire need to remove encroachments on the ways so that the citizens could reach their destination on time and buses could be able to move freely. On this occasion, Assistant Commissioner Soomro reminded them that the route of the People's Bus Service would be inspected on a daily basis along with the Anti-Encroachment Force personnel and wherever there were obstacles, they would be removed so that the People's Bus Service will not be affected. Soomro said that four months ago, the district administration prepared a route plan for the People...
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