The Government of Japan funded health project inaugurated in Islamabad
Islamabad, June 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):Mr. Ishii Kensuke, Charge d'Affaires of Japan to Pakistan, on Thursday, 30th June 2022, inaugurated a project for improvement of Dialysis Center in Islamabad being managed by Rehman Foundation, a non-governmental organization, working for provision of free kidney dialysis treatment across Pakistan. The Government of Japan, under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Program, had provided financial assistance of US$65,800 under this project, for provision of eight (8) Dialysis Machines to strengthen operational capacity of the institute in the Capital. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the NGO Board Members and regular patients.…
SBP Launches Farmers’ Financial Literacy and Awareness Promotion through Digital Media
Karachi, June 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched a series of videos in national and regional languages about agriculture financing products and procedures to create awareness among the farming communities across the country, especially in the underserved areas. These videos will be disseminated through social media and digital platforms of SBP and all agriculture lending banks. Lack of awareness among farmers about agriculture financing products and services remains one of the challenges for banks to access rural markets and extend outreach of formal financial services to the farming communities. Capacity building and awareness creation is, therefore, an…
NADRA to develop biometric verification system for purchase, sale and transfer of property in CDA
Islamabad, June 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and the Capital Development Authority (CDA) have signed an agreement on the development of Biometric Verification System (BVS) at NADRA headquarters. The agreement was signed between NADRA Chairman Mr. Tariq Malik and CDA Chairman Mr. Amir Ali Ahmed. NADRA will develop biometric verification solutions for the sale, purchase and transfer of property and complete the deployment process. The system will help reduce counterfeiting and eliminate fraudulent attempts to transfer property in the Islamabad Capital City through illicit means or individuals. The CDA handles approximately 20,000 real estate transactions annually.…
CM presents a cheque of three million rupees during his visit to the residence of Slain Mujahid Ali in Shahdara
Lahore, June 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shahbaz Sharif went to the residence of slain Mujahid Ali in Shahdara. He expressed his sorrow and grief over the tragic incident to the bereaved family and offered Fateha for the departed soul. The CM regretted that their son was unjustly killed and added that he has come to share their grief. '‘I cannot bring back your beloved son but I will ensure justice,’' he assured. Consoling the bereaved family, the CM said that the accused will not escape from punishment. Indiscriminate action will be taken and this case will be made…
AJK PM approves Rs 100 million aid for earthquake victims in Afghanistan
Islamabad, June 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan has approved 100 million rupees aid for earthquake victims in Afghanistan. In his message, the AJK Prime Minister expressed his heartfelt sympathies with the people of Afghanistan. Appreciating Pakistan relief and rehabilitation efforts in Afghanistan, the AJK Prime Minister acknowledged that Pakistan is playing an important role in rehabilitating quake-affectees in Afghanistan. For more information, contact: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of Pakistan 4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan Tel: +92-51-9103557 Email: info@moib.gov.pk Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk
Pakistan dispatches 24.5 tonnes of food for quake-hit Afghan people
Islamabad, June 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Pakistan Afghanistan Cooperation Forum (PACF) has dispatched two trucks, carrying 24.5 tonnes of food, to the Afghan people hit by the recent earthquake. The trucks carrying 700 family ration bags crossed Ghulam Khan crossing under the arrangements made by the PACF. The aid consignment was received by the representative of Governor of Khost who thanked both PACF and Alhuda International for the assistance. For more information, contact: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of Pakistan 4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan Tel: +92-51-9103557 Email: info@moib.gov.pk Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk
WHO warns growing numbers of monkeypox cases as virus move into high-risk groups
Islamabad, June 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):World Health Organization has warned that sustained transmission of monkeypox worldwide could see the virus begin to move into high-risk groups including children. In an online briefing from Geneva, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said virus has now been identified in more than 50 new countries outside Africa where it is endemic. For more information, contact: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of Pakistan 4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan Tel: +92-51-9103557 Email: info@moib.gov.pk Website: http://www.moib.gov.pk
Pakistan urges developed countries to help address challenges oceans face
Islamabad, June 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):Pakistan has called on the developed countries to take lead in addressing the challenges facing the world's oceans, seas and marine resources. Speaking at United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN Munir Akram said that the world face global emergency of the Oceans. He said financing, technology transfer, capacity building, as well as to enhance scientific knowledge and research especially to assist developing countries in protecting and restoring the Oceans are needed urgently. The Ambassador Akram told delegates from around the world that Pakistan is planting 7.5 million mangroves…
Foreign Secretary vows to strengthen bilateral ties with Germany in diverse fields
Islamabad, June 30, 2022 (PPI-OT):Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood has reiterated Pakistan's commitment to strengthen bilateral ties with Germany in diverse fields. The Foreign Secretary expressed these views during a meeting with German Ambassador Bernhard Schlagheck, who paid a farewell call on him at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Sohail Mahmood appreciated the German Ambassador's valuable contribution to further strengthening relations between the two sides. He reiterated Pakistan's commitment to comprehensively upgrade bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and technology domains. For more information, contact: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of Pakistan 4th Floor, Cabinet Block, Pak. Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan Tel:…