SECP Chairman stresses upon improving service standards of insurance industry
Islamabad, January 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Akif Saeed emphasized upon improving the corporate image of insurance industry by introducing new products with greater value to policyholders, upgrading service standards and timely disclosure of customers and claims data. He was meeting the representatives of Insurance Association of Pakistan (IAP) and the Chief Executive Officers of major insurance companies. Akif was accompanied by the Commissioner SECP, Mujtaba Ahmad Lodhi, Head of Insurance Waseem Khan and Executive Director Musarrat Jabeen. Akif highlighted the significance of the insurance sector in our overall financial sector as well as…
Farewell ceremony in honour of Sub Inspector Muhammad Fareed
Islamabad, January 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):A farewell ceremony was held in honour of Sub Inspector Muhammad Fareed at the Senior Superintendent of Police Counter Terrorism Department office here on Friday. SSP CTD Captain Retired Muhammad Zeeshan graced the occasion as chief guest. SP CTD Tahir Khan and other senior police officials were also present. The ceremony was held in recognition of the services of the retiring Sub Inspector of police, a police public relations officer said. Speaking at the occasion, SSP said that retirement is part of the service as the one who joins the service has to retire one day.…
11 outlaws arrested; drugs and weapons recovered
Islamabad, January 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):Islamabad capital police apprehended 11 outlaws from different areas and recovered drugs and weapons with ammunition from their possession, a police public relations officer said. He said that, following the special directions of Inspector General of Police Islamabad Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, the Islamabad capital police has intensified crackdown against the criminal elements in order to eliminate the crime from the city. Following these directives, the Secretariat police arrested an accused namely Muhammad Shahzad and recovered one 30 bore pistol from his possession. Likewise, the Bani Gala police team arrested an accused namely Sawab Khan and…
Police recover abducted girl; arrest kidnapper
Islamabad, January 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):Islamabad capital police Banigala police station has recovered an abducted girl and arrested the kidnapper, a Police Public Relation Officer said. He said that, a citizen submitted an application at Banigala police station stating that his daughter namely Shahnaz was kidnapped by an unknown person. Upon receiving the application the police team registered the case and started investigation. Police team used technical and human resources and succeeded in recovering the abducted girl and arrested the kidnapper. The accused was identified as Waqas. Further investigation is underway. IGP Islamabad Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan has directed all senior…
United and innovative parliaments of the world; sure recipe for resolving the global challenges says NA Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf
Islamabad, January 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that Pakistan and the United Kingdom enjoy cordial relations based upon a shared culture of democracy and a parliamentary form of government. He said that these ties can be strengthened by enhancing parliament-to-parliament contacts. He expressed these views during his meeting with Speaker of the House of Commons Mr. Lindsay Hoyle on the sidelines of 26th Conference of Speakers and Presiding officers of Commonwealth (CSPOC) in Canberra Australia. While discussing the innovative initiatives introduced by the Parliament of Pakistan, he said that the Parliament of Pakistan has been…
President calls for ensuring participation of PWDs in all spheres of society
Islamabad, January 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):President Dr Arif Alvi has re-emphasized on ensuring participation of persons with physical and mental disabilities in all spheres of society as dignified and respected members. He expressed these views while chairing a meeting on the facilitation of persons with disabilities in Islamabad on Friday. The President asked the Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training to come up with a proposal on national curricula for providing targeted and quality education and market-oriented skills to differently-abled people. The President appreciated NADRA for its outreach for the registration of DAPs across the country and emphasized that NADRA…
AIIB assures its full support, cooperation to Pakistan
Islamabad, January 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says the government inherited weak economic legacy, but is focusing on fixing things to put their in right direction and is introducing reforms in all sectors to achieve economic growth and development. He said this during a virtual meeting with President Asian Infrastructure and Investment Bank Mr Jin Laquan on Friday. The Minister said due to pragmatic measures taken by the government, the country is destined for progress and development. He also apprised the President AIIB of damages caused by the floods in Pakistan and its impact on the economy of Pakistan.…
China the most trustworthy friend of Pakistan: Prime Minister Shehbaz
Islamabad, January 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says China is our trustworthy friend who supported Pakistan in all testing times. He expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of Chinese company SK Hydro delegation headed by its CEO He Xiongfei in Islamabad on Friday. The Prime Minister said investment in development projects worth billions of dollars under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is a proof of China-Pakistan friendship. He urged the Chinese companies to actively participate in government's solarisation project. Shehbaz Sharif appreciated the Chinese company's efforts in hydropower projects in Pakistan. The delegation also presented a check of…
Pak-UK relations based on shared culture of democracy: Speaker National Assembly
Islamabad, January 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf has said Pakistan and the United Kingdom enjoy cordial relations based on a shared culture of democracy and a parliamentary form of government. He expressed these views during his meeting with Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle on the sidelines of the 26th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth in Canberra, Australia. The speaker said these ties could be further strengthened by enhancing parliament-to-parliament contacts. Discussing the innovative initiatives introduced by the parliament of Pakistan, he said it has been at the forefront to guide the…