Tuesday, September 26th, 2023
EFP organizes ILO-supported 17th Occupational Safety, Health, Environment Awards
ISLAMABAD, SEP 26 (DNA) — Supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Employers’ Federation of Pakistan (EFP) organized the 17th Occupational Safety and Health Award, to recognize the efforts of Pakistani enterprises that have demonstrated good occupational safety and health (OSH) practices and taken innovative initiatives to ensure the safety of workers at the workplace. According to a press release here Tuesday, over the last 17 years, more than 550 companies have been recognized for their good OSH practices and assisted in improving workplace health and safety through trainingRead More
ICC World Cup 2023: Babar Azam says Pakistan going to India with ‘high morale’
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said Tuesday the Green Shirts were filled with confidence ahead of their departure to India for the ICC Men’s World Cup, with an eye on the coveted trophy. “As a team, our morale is very high, we have confidence. We will try to play our best. I request all of you to pray for the team,” the skipper said during a pre-departure press conference in Lahore. The team heads to the 50-over tournament after their setback in the recently concluded Asia Cup, where they came fourthRead More
Editorial: What is the SFIC up to?
Ansar M Bhatti The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), unveiled in June this year, seems to be a concerted effort by the military leadership to bolster the struggling economy of our nation. Although the precise mechanisms by which this novel initiative will rejuvenate Pakistan’s ailing economy remain unclear, it has ignited a significant debate: Was there a genuine necessity for such an entity when pre-existing institutions like the Board of Investment (BOI) have, thus far, failed to yield tangible results? Is it wise to establish additional institutions, potentially funded byRead More
Speculations on petroleum products prices be avoided, says Solangi
ISLAMABAD, Sep 26 (DNA): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi on Tuesday said that speculations regarding prices of petroleum products be avoided. Using his X account, formerly Twitter, while tagging a news item of Khaleeq Kiani he said he appreciated the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority ( OGRA) for asking everyone to avoid speculations. Thanking Khaleeq Kiani the minister said, “I was not in the business of speculations. During a presser, i was asked if the prices of POL were about to go up north. I clearly said theRead More
Elections Without PTI…
By Qamar Bashir | Former Press Secretary to the President | Former Press Minister to the Embassy of Pakistan to France | Former MD, SRBC The Election Commission, under the weight of severe public outcry and the collective demand of all political parties (with the exception of PML(N), has declared that the general elections will take place at the end of January 2024. This announcement, while arriving nearly 90 days later than constitutionally required, has been met with a relatively muted reaction from political parties. It appears that, rather thanRead More
Dealing with Afghans: instead humble, polite procedure could be meaningful
Shamim Shahid From last several weeks, crackdown against Afghan nationals is in progress throughout the country, especially in Karachi whereas biggest population of Pukhtoons exists. As a result of crackdown, hundreds of Afghans including women and children are being arrested, detained and later on forcibly deported to Afghanistan. However, in Karachi like city a large number of Pushtoons have also been arrested but later on made free on showing their original National Identity Cards, issued by NADRA and other related documents issued them by lawful authorities of Pakistan. Whatever mayRead More