Karachi, Sept 1 /DNA/ – The Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi has become an Academic Strategic Partner for the 13th International Information Security Conference 2021 (INFOSEC). A memorandum of understanding was signed with Total Communications on September 01, 2021. The signatories were Mr. Talib Karim, President IoBM, and Mr. Faisal Rahim, CEO, Total Communications. INFOSEC 2021 is scheduled for September 16. Also present were Dr. Imran Batada, CTO and Director, Center of Information and Technology, IoBM, and Mr. Hussein Hassanali, President, Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), Karachi Chapter, General Manager & Head, Technology Audit, HBL. This partnership will enable IoBM to bridge its gap with the industry. The students and faculty will learn insights about information security, its challenges, and implications through this conference.
Dr. Imran Batada said that a conference paper should be prepared to share the speakers’ views and recommendations with key stakeholders. Mr. Faisal Rahim was confident that IoBM’s presence will breed positive results. Mr. Hussein Hassanali said that conferences such as INFOSEC help develop skills among women to rise to leadership levels. Mr. Talib Karim said students and faculty enhance their knowledge and information by attending such conferences. He added that the students and faculty can collaborate with industries on academic and research projects to strengthen the academic-industry gap.
IOBM BECOMES ACADEMIC STRATEGIC PARTNER FOR INFOSEC 2021
TEHRAN-TALIBAN RELATIONS HAVE ENTERED INTO A RECONCILIATION MODE: FARID MIRBAGHERI
Islamabad: SEPT 1 /DNA/ -The relationship between Tehran and the Taliban was still evolving and the recent engagements were seemed to be a ‘makeshift arrangement’ said Prof. SM Farid Mirbagheri of Iran, adding that both Iran and Taliban remained at ideological odds on the issue of understanding and implementing the Islamic Sharia and the recent change in Iran’s policy towards Taliban can be attributed to its domestic as well as foreign policy concerns.
Mr. Mirbagheri was speaking at a webinar organized by the Institute of Regional Studies on ‘Iran’s Foreign Policy in the post-withdrawal Afghanistan.’
Iran’s entry into Afghanistan as an active player was being viewed as Tehran’s attempt to earn greater negotiation leverage in the coming nuclear talks, said Prof. Mirbagheri. An element of insecurity with the rise of Taliban was also said to be a factor in transforming Iranian attitude towards Taliban, he added.
Talking about Iran’s nuclear negotiations, he said that the future was uncertain as Iran was looking to revive the same deal but on the other hand the new agreement was aiming to include Iran’s missile program. The missile program was indeed a cause of concern for US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and possibly some others and if ‘there was no agreement and Iran refused to new terms that P5+1 want to incorporate, this would carry a risk of Israel’s military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities’, he added. Such attacks would certainly provoke Iran, and the consequences for the region would be dangerous if this happened to be a case, he opined.
Iran didn’t want an agreement that limits its nuclear policy in the long run and said Prof. Mirbagheri, adding that Iran was not interested to have a kind of agreement that was again subject to US’ veto. He said that ‘the nuclear agreement had nothing to do with the nuclear weapons sanction imposed by the US, however, the agreement would be a lifeline for Iran.’
Responding to a question on Pakistan-Taliban relations and its impact on Iran-Pakistan relations, Prof. Mirbagheri said the relations between Iran and Pakistan were not likely to be deteriorated as both countries would not risk their bilateral relationships in the given scenario.
PLAYERS PARTICIPATED IN TOKYO OLYMPICS MEET COAS GEN. BAJWA
RAWALPINDI, SEPT 1 /DNA/ -National sportsmen who represented Pakistan in Tokyo Olympics met General Qamar Javed Bajwa, chief of army staff ( COAS). COAS appreciated olympians for their efforts . Your participation in Olympics has inspired Pakistani nation particularly youth. Army has always supported sports. Representing Pakistan at international level is not only honour for you but it also brings pride to the nation, COAS emphasised. COAS also assured them of Pakistan army’s complete support in their future endeavours. The national players Mr Arshad Nadeem(Javelin throw) Mr Talha Talib ( weightlifting) Havaldar Muhammad Khalil Akthar( Shooting) and sepoy Gulfam Joseph (shooting ) thanked COAS for interaction and recognition of their efforts.
CJCSC ATTENDS DE-BRIEFING SESSION OF WAR GAME “SHAMSHEER-E-BAHR-VIII”
KARACHI, SEPT 1 /DNA/ – General Nadeem Raza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee attended the de-briefing session of war game “SHAMSHEER-E-BAHR-VIII” as Chief Guest at Pakistan Naval Ship Base Jauhar, Karachi today.Chairman JCSC was given a detailed briefing on the aim and objectives of the exercise. This exercise was aimed at tri- sevices operational drills and maneuvers against traditional and non-traditional threats with emphasis on improving synergy and jointness in operations at sea in a diverse maritime environment.Speaking on the occasion, CJCSC highlighted the importance of war games in reviewing military strategy and refining its alignment with national security threats while exploring new concepts. Chairman JCSC asserted that the exercise will promote coordination and greater interoperability amongst all services, thus offsetting any physical threat to territorial integrity.Chairman JCSC lauded the participants and appreciated the efforts of Pakistan Navy in conducting the successful exercise in a befitting manner.Earlier, upon arrival Chairman JCSC was received by Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi.
Govt taking steps for development of Balochistan: PM
Islamabad : Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed to take all the stakeholders into confidence to further improve law and order situation in Balochistan.
He was talking to Governor Balochistan Syed Zahoor Agha who called on him in Islamabad on Wednesday.
The Prime Minister said the government is taking steps for the development of Balochistan.
He said it is the first time that a mega development package has been announced for the people of Balochistan.
Imran Khan said that agricultural transformation plan will provide assistance to the Baloch farmers as well as ensure development of this sector in the province.
Pakistan desirous of coordinated strategy on Afghanistan: FM
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said Pakistan is desirous of a coordinated strategy on Afghanistan.
Talking to the media persons at the Parliament House in Islamabad on Wednesday after meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, he said
Pakistan’s positive role in the Afghan peace process and its efforts for humanitarian assistance and evacuation of foreign nationals from Afghanistan is being appreciated. He said the standing committee also commended Pakistan’s role vis-a-vis Afghanistan.
Inzamam’s son tests positive for coronavirus
Lahore : Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has isolated himself after his son tested positive for coronavirus.
In his statement, Inzamam-ul-Haq said that his son cricketer Ibtisam-ul-Haq has tested positive for COVID-19 and has since been quarantined.
All of the family members, except the boy, are healthy and taking precautionary measures, according to Inzamam-ul-Haq.
Assembler of Chinese cellphone brands AIR LINK to go public with ‘biggest ever’ IPO
The firm also plans to venture into manufacturing and export of Chinese mobile phone brands, Muzzaffar Piracha, CEO of Air Link says
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ISLAMABAD, September 1 (): Lahore-based Air Link Communications, which assembles Chinese smartphone brands Itel, Tecno, TCL and Alcatel, plans to raise over Rs 6 billion in equity through an initial public offering (IPO), the prospectus of the issue stated.
The Air Link also distributes iPhone, Samsung, Huawei and Xiaomi handsets in Pakistan. JS Global Capital is the book runner to the IPO. In an announcement on social media over the weekend, JS Global CEO Kamran Nasir said that it will be the biggest ever IPO in Pakistan. In 2019, Faisalabad-based textiles manufacturer Interloop Ltd. raised Rs5.025 billion through the IPO.
Air Link is offering 90 million shares, which will constitute 25% of the total post-IPO paid-up capital, at the floor price of Rs65, with a price band of 40% above the floor price, according to the prospectus.
The IPO could value the firm at around Rs 25 billion, as per analysts. Book Building to the IPO will take place on August 30 and August 31, in which the investors will be eligible to subscribe 75% of shares. The remaining shares will later be offered to retail investors on September 6 and 7, according to the prospectus.
Air Link has installed 8 assembly lines at its Lahore facility with a production capacity of 500,000 to 800,000 smartphones and feature phone sets per month, as per details on the official website of the firm.
The facility has employed over 1,000 engineers and skilled workers. The firm also plans to venture into manufacturing and export of Chinese mobile phone brands, Muzzaffar H. Piracha, CEO of Air Link says in a video on the company’s website. Muzzaffar further said he was grateful to everyone for their unwavering support and trust in Air Link Communication.
He also thanked Prime Minister Imran Khan and his team for providing a comprehensive policy that aims to incentivize local manufacturing of mobile phones in Pakistan.
In April this year, the prominent footwear exporter Service Global Footwear Ltd., raised Rs2.175 billion through an IPO to fund its joint venture with China’s Long March Tyres. The IPO was over subscribed by 5.8 times. The Air Link IPO is expected to attract institutional as well as high net worth individuals in huge numbers, JS Global CEO Kamran Nasir said.
The company intends to expand its sales outlets on over the rising demand for smartphones in the country.
Justice Ali Baig takes oath as acting Chief Justice of Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court
Gilgit : Justice Ali Baig has taken oath as acting Chief Justice of Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Court.
Governor Gilgit-Baltistan Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon administered the oath ceremony to him in Islamabad.
The event was attended by Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Khalid Khurshid, Chief Justice Supreme Appellate Court Gilgit-Baltistan Syed Arshad Hussain Shah, Gilgit-Baltistan’s Finance Minister Javed Hussain Manwa and large number of lawyers.
Justice Ali Baig was serving as a judge in Chief Court Gilgit-Baltistan. He belongs to Yaseen District Ghizir of Gilgit-Baltistan.
US President calls for focusing on new threats from Africa, Middle East and China
US President Joe Biden has defended his decision to end the country’s two-decade war in Afghanistan.
Addressing the nation in connection with the final US pull-out from Afghanistan, Joe Biden said he believes it as a right and best decision for America and we will no longer fight a war that should have ended long ago.
Citing high costs of conflict in Afghanistan, including death of 2461 US troops and daily expenditure of 300 million dollars, he emphasized to focus on new threats, including terrorist threats from Africa and Middle East and economic threats from China.
Biden said that the former President Donald Trump had cut a deal to pull US troops out of Afghanistan.
He said the United States has achieved its targets in Afghanistan and now, it is time to leave the country.
He stressed to ensure that soil of Afghanistan can never again be used for an attack on the United States.
