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MoU inked between IoBM and Planning and Development Department, Govt. of Sindh

Karachi – May 28, 2021: The Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Research and Training Wing, Planning and Development Dept., Govt of Sindh (P&DD, GoS). IoBM will design and conduct training programs to build career-focused leadership capacity-building sessions for the officers of the Government of Sindh. Mr. Talib Karim, President IoBM, and Dr. Shereen Narejo, Secretary, Planning and Development Board, Government of Sindh, were the signatories. According to the agreement, IoBM and the P&DD, GoS will pursue the enhancement of knowledge-based training and academic collaborations with partners to create an eco-system of quality research to improve service delivery.

Through this MoU, IoBM will streamline tasks pertaining to policy research, academic collaboration, mid-term and impact evaluation studies, training on a variety of sectors among others. Mutually beneficial capacity-building activities and programs for the P&DD Board and its relevant departments will include, among others, the Research and Training Wing, Provincial Bureau of Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation Cell, and Urban Policy and Strategic Planning. Under this MoU, the first training program for the Senior Officers from the Public Sector Leadership Development will be hosted in July 2021 with leading academics drawn from IoBM and some of the leading business schools. IoBM and P&DD, GoS will also work for the establishment of a framework to facilitate increased research capacity. This will lead to evidence-based policy-making and improved functioning and quality of Public Investment Management in the province of Sindh.

English players won’t be released to play in rescheduled IPL

London: The managing director of the England men’s cricket team has categorically said that English players will not release for the rescheduled Indian Premier League (IPL).

Giles also confirmed that the ECB had no plans to alter their schedule of the upcoming Test series against India to enable a larger window for the IPL.

 “We have a full schedule if we go from the end of the fifth Test in September. We are set to leave for Bangladesh in the next couple of days. We have a full schedule right through, including Pakistan and wherever the T20 World Cup is,” said Giles.

“We are going to have to give some of these guys a break at some point. But the intention of giving guys a break for, say, Bangladesh wouldn’t be for them to go and play cricket elsewhere,” he added.

Reports have emerged that the IPL is likely to restart from September 18 and concludes around October 12. At the same time, England will be touring Bangladesh and Pakistan.

“We have to manage our schedule now, so we get our guys arriving in the best shape possible for the T20 World Cup and Ashes,” Giles maintained.

PM Imran to directly interact with public via telephone on May 30

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will interact with the general public via telephone for the fourth time on May 30.

Taking to Twitter, Senator Faisal Javed said that the prime minister will directly interact with the public for the fourth time at 3:00 pm on May 30 in a series of direct discussions via telephone under the banner of ‘Aap ka Wazir-e-Azam Aap kai Sath’ [Your Prime Minister is With You].

He said that the interaction would be broadcasted on television, radio and digital platforms as people could reach out to the prime minister via telephone number 051-9224900.

In the previous interaction, the prime minister besides directing to resolve issues raised by the general public said that the COVID cases in the country are witnessing a stabilizing effect and urged the public to adopt COVID SOPs during Eid in order to avoid an India-like situation.

“The more we adopt precautionary measures, the sooner we will be able to come out of this situation,” Imran Khan said adding that during his visit to PIMs, doctors conveyed that the COVID cases have stabilized and are not following an upward trajectory now.

Responding to a query of a caller, the Prime Minister categorically stated that Pakistan will not hold talks with India until it rescinds the illegal steps of 5th August 2019.

Covid: China hits back as US revisits Wuhan lab-leak theory

China has accused the United States of political manipulation over investigations into the origins of Covid-19 pandemic.

In a statement, China’s foreign ministry spokesman, Zhao Lijian denounced the US efforts to further investigate whether Covid-19 came from a Chinese lab.

 He rejected any link between Covid-19 and a virus research lab in the Chinese city of Wuhan.

Govt will resolve all genuine issues of the public representatives on priority basis: KP CM

Islamabad : Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan says equal and sustainable development of all backward areas and well-being of the vulnerable segments of the society is top priority of PTI government.

Chairing a meeting of the Pakistan Tehreek Insaf’s Parliamentary Party in Peshawar, he said the government will resolve all genuine issues of the public representatives on priority basis.

Mahmood Khan directed the provincial cabinet members and members of provincial assembly of the ruling party to visit hospitals, police stations and other public service delivery centres in their respective constituencies to ensure service delivery to the public at local level.

Pakistan records 2,482 coronavirus cases, 67 deaths in 24 hours

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan continues to witness a downward trend of coronavirus cases and deaths as the country reported 67 deaths over the past 24 hours.

According to the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) data, 67 more people died of the infection, raising the death toll to 20,607.

A total of 51,625 samples were tested, out of which 2,482 turned out to be positive. The positivity ratio of new infections was recorded at 4.80%, the NCOC said.

Yesterday, the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) had granted go-ahead to locally made COVID-19 vaccine, said sources.

Locally made coronavirus vaccine PakVac would be available for general use in the ongoing week, sources said.

The National Control Lab for Biologicals (NCLB) of the DRAP has issued a certificate to PakVac for lot release after the vaccine passed the testing, sources said.

The first-ever COVID-19 vaccine developed in Pakistan ‘PakVac’ has passed testing and is ready for use.

The single-dose vaccine made with the help of China’s CanSino Biologics at the National Institute of Health (NIH).

COAS lauds Bill & Gates Foundation efforts for Polio eradication

RAWALPINDI: General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Mr. Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) had a telephone conversation, today. Matters related to Pakistan’s commitment for comprehensive Polio eradication and COVID-19 were discussed.

COAS said that it was a national cause and national effort. He said that we will only call it a success when no child is affected by Polio anymore in Pakistan. Credit goes to the grass roots workers including mobile polio teams, Law Enforcement Agencies and health representatives. Mr. Gates conveyed his special appreciation for Pakistan Army for supporting national polio drive and ensuring proper reach and coverage of polio campaigns this year, particularly through involvement of community leaders and influencers. COAS appreciated untiring efforts of Mr. Bill Gates and his foundation towards the noble cause of Polio eradication at global level and assured him of continued support.

President confers Hilal-e-Pakistan award to President UNGA

ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi conferring the award of Hilal-e-Pakistan upon President UN General Assembly, Mr. Volkan Bozkir, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, on 27-05-2021.

UAE envoy calls on Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani

ISLAMABAD: 27 May 2021: UAE Ambassador to Pakistan H.E Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Al-Zaabi called on Chairman of the Upper House, Sadiq Sanjrani here in Parliament House on Thursday. Both the dignitaries discussed matters of mutual interest, inter alia, including trade, tourism, bilateral cooperation, and the overall situation in the region.

The Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani said that Pakistan and UAE enjoy cordial relations based on mutual trust. The fraternal linkages between the two countries are getting stronger over time. The brotherly relations between the two countries have spanned half a century. A strong relationship is a matter of pride for the people and government of both countries.

While exchanging views with the UAE Envoy, the Chairman said that Pakistan and UAE have shared values, traditions, and a common dream for regional development and prosperity. The existing economic cooperation needs to be enhanced in line with tremendous potential for trade and business between the two countries, he further added.

Sanjrani underlined that the exchange of parliamentary delegations would steer the agenda to enhance bilateral ties and economic relationships. Holding Expo 2020 was a historic achievement not only for the UAE but for the entire region. The Ambassador informed the Minister of State that participation in Expo 2020, will provide an opportunity for Pakistani businessmen to develop their business and connect with businessmen around the world.

“Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates are important countries in the region and the Muslim world.

In his remarks, the Chairman said that there is immense potential for promoting economic cooperation between Pakistan and the UAE. The UAE should take full advantage of the vast investment and trade opportunities in Pakistan. The two countries have the potential to pave way for the development and prosperity of the region, he further added.

The Chairman Underlined that approximately 1.6 million Pakistanis are working in the UAE who are contributing to the development of the UAE. The UAE envoy appreciated the contribution made by Pakistanis in the progress of the country.

The Chairman while acknowledging UAE’s economic assistance to Pakistan said that Pakistan highly values UAE’s support for Islamabad for pursuing economic development and social uplifting initiatives. Sanjrani underscored that the UAE can benefit from the improved security situation in Pakistan and invest in different sectors to further boost trade and economic ties. The UAE investors can also benefit from investment opportunities in CPEC and Gawadar Port. He called for the exchange of delegations of the business community to increase the trade volume between the two brotherly countries.

“Pakistan is a country of great importance to the United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates desires to further cement the fraternal ties between the two countries”, maintained UAE Envoy.

The UAE Ambassador reaffirms its support to pave the way for development by investing in Pakistan. Effective steps will be taken to solve the problems of Pakistanis residing in the UAE, he assured.

The visiting dignitary agreed with the views of the Chairman Senate and stressed further boosting cooperation in different sectors through enhanced Parliamentary interaction.

“Khidmat App Ki Dehleez Per” program launched

RAWALPINDI: Special plan of public awareness and outreach has been  chalked to project public welfare oriented  programme  of Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Bazdar with the name of Service at your doorstep. Director General Public Relations Punjab Saman Rai in a curtain raiser at DGPR Production House & Studios sharing the details of the Media Management Plan as a Curtain Raiser  said that the Public Relations Practitioners of DGPR, who have high professionalism and expertise across Punjab, will conduct publicity methodology  at the inaugural functions  of the special program at all district headquarters  on Thursday.  She said that the purpose of this program was to create awareness among the people about health and hygiene as well as to be initiated by Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Bazdar as per the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan.  She said that in order to achieve the objectives of this special program which will continue for three months, the community-related institutions would be able to perform at their best and achieve the objectives of this special program. Saman Rai was of the view that  Community Development  programs can only be made successful with public support and full participation and media will highlight the performance of the institutions that bring services to the doorstep of the people on  daily basis. She said that the Public Relations Department is the body of the Punjab Government which communicates the performance of all the departments and organizations of the government to the people through the media. She further revealed  that DGPR has been upgraded  under which the social and digital media of the department is being activated and a studio has been set up to impart accurate and timely information to all medium of mass communication  which has started regular working and  with the help of this studio, content for social and electronic media will be developed. Saman Rai said that Khidmat aap ki dehleez per is a program which will reflect like a mirror of public service.  She said Information department will play its role in updating media about every stage of implementation of programme.

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