Day: November 6, 2021

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Young people real driving force behind any change & Govt focusing on their skill development: PM

Prime Minister, Imran Khan says young people are the real driving force behind any change in a society, therefore, government is focusing on their skill development and better education to build their capacity and transform them into a great asset.

Talking to the Special Assistant on Youth Affairs Usman Dar in Islamabad today [Saturday], the Prime Minister said we are concentrating on utilizing their energies in a positive direction for the socio-economic development of the country

He said sixty-eight percent of our population is below the age of thirty years. The Prime Minister directed to take all possible steps to ensure inclusion of youth in every aspect of life in order to help them achieve higher goals.

Earlier, the Special Assistant on Youth Affairs presented two years performance report of Kamyab Jawan Program.

The Prime Minister was informed that 16,617 concessional loans amounting twenty three billion rupees have been disbursed since the inception of Youth Entrepreneurs Scheme.

He was informed that under Kamyab Jawan Skill For All Program, 101,447 scholarships amounting 4.7 billion rupees have been awarded.

The Prime Minister was further informed that five more initiatives including establishment of Kamyab Jawan centers in 106 Universities, Green Youth Movement, Kamyab Jawan Innovation League, Kamyab Jawan Talent Hunt Sports League and Kamyab Jawan Sports Academies & Sports Gala, under Kamyab Jawan Program are being started for the benefit of youth.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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Distribution of Health Cards in Punjab to be completed till March 2022: Yasmin

Punjab Health Minister, Dr Yasmin Rashid says distribution of Health Card would be completed in the province till March 2022 aimed at providing maximum health facilities to people.

Talking to PTV, she said under this entitlement, the head of the family can avail medical treatment of up to one million rupees from more than three hundred private hospitals in the province.

She said government is taking solid steps to improve women’s health.

Talking about the Covid-19 pandemic, she said the vaccination process has been geared up across the province and fifty-two percent of the population has been vaccinated of first dose in the province.

Source: Pro Pakistani

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Fawad urges bar associations to play role for early disposal of cases

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain has asked bar associations to play their role for early disposal of cases in courts.

He was talking to a nine-member delegation of newly elected office bearers of Supreme Court Bar Association in Islamabad.

The Information Minister said the lawyers should provide guidance on national matters and supremacy of law and constitution.

The Information Minister said we will also welcome the role of lawyers and bar associations on important legislation including electoral reforms and NAB ordinance. He said instead of challenging NAB ordinance, reforms should be suggested to the government.

The Information Minister said the government is taking every possible step for the welfare of lawyer’s community.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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SBP Announces Deadline for Exchange Companies to Implement Biometric System

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has set a new deadline of June 30, 2022, for exchange companies to ensure the implementation of the Biometric Verification System (BVS).

A circular issued by SBP states, “All ECs/ECs-B categories are required to continue their coordination with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to ensure that the integrated system is implemented within the stipulated timeline of June 30, 2022.”

The SBP, on October 7, had restricted purchasing of dollars from the open market as biometric verification was made compulsory for all buying $500 or above.

The new instructions set by SBP required exchange companies to conduct biometric verification for transactions equal to and above $500 for all foreign currencies. The central bank had required the exchange firms to implant these requirements from October 22, 2021, however, due to a time taking process to attach the system with NADRA, the deadline could not be met.

To resolve this problem, SBP introduced biometric verification through e-Sahulat after the deadline of October 22. Due to the failure of the system connection with NADRA, the exchange companies are required to continue with biometric verification from November 5.

Due to the technical difficulties faced in the implementation of the BVS, NADRA offered an alternative android-based system. Till the development of the android-based BVS, the SBP has allowed the exchange firms to serve their customers using e-Sahulat.

Furthermore, the central bank stated that extensions and relaxations in the June 30, 2022 timeline will only be provided to companies that have genuine reasons as well as an explicit time-bound implementation plan.

Source: Pro Pakistani