Day: April 6, 2023

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Chair IPO Farrukh Amil called on the President ICCI

Islamabad, April 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):Chair IPO Farrukh Amil, accompanied by Director (Enforcement) Mr. Muhammad Ismail, called on the President, Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Mr Ahsan Zafar Bakhtawari. The meeting included senior office bearers including Senior Vice President ICCI Mr. Faad Waheed and Executive Member ICCI, Dr. Waheed Usman.

Chair IPO elaborated on the role of IPO-Pakistan and the importance of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). He highlighted the relevance of Intellectual Property (IP) in the development of a vibrant private sector.

With the necessary national legislation and accession to the relevant international IP treaties, Pakistan would be able to boost international investor confidence. This, he stressed, surely must be a goal of every Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan.

The Executive Members of ICCI fully agreed. Equally, the Chair IPO underlined, was the necessity to encourage new innovators to develop their ideas and with IP tools turn them into profitable ventures, thus creating employment and income.

The Chair IPO emphasised that if Pakistan did not secure what was rightfully its, other countries and international corporations would encroach and claim these profitable ideas and ventures for themselves. Pakistan could not afford to be left behind on the global stage of business and commerce.

The Chair IPO highlighted the role of the TISCs. President ICCI said that they would examine the concept. He stated that ICCI would welcome a detailed briefing by IPO-Pakistan in the near future. Senior VP ICCI agreed on the importance of Patents in securing IP Rights.

He also suggested awareness / Training Sessions for the ICCI Members, especially for the Start-Ups. Chair IPO assured ICCI of its full partnership to improve the local business acumen in order to secure a level playing field internationally for Pakistani companies.

For more information, contact:
Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO)
IPO Islamabad
G-5/2 G-5, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
Phone: +92 51 9245830-2
Email: info@ipo.gov.pk
Website: www.ipogov.pk

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Chair IPO Farrukh Amil called on the Foreign Minister Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari

Islamabad, April 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):Chair IPO Farrukh Amil called on the Foreign Minister Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on 31 March 2023. Chair IPO highlighted the work and goals of IPO Pakistan including the need to increase awareness of IP amongst the people of Pakistan, especially amongst the next generation, the students and in particular with the various Chambers of Commerce and Business Associations.

He emphasised that the economic rights and benefits accrued though innovation and creativity of Pakistanis must be secured. IP, he stressed, was not some elegant or elitist international activity but central to wealth creation even in the smallest towns and villages especially in this online age of commerce.

This could only be achieved through a generational shift of IP awareness at the student level. One key goal of IPO Pakistan was to introduce IP into the National Curriculum. Equally, the requisite national legislation on IP needed to be passed by the Parliament in order to bring Pakistan onto an equal playing field in the global platforms of trade and investment.

The Foreign Minister assured support for IPO Pakistan’s efforts to strengthen the IP ecosystem in Pakistan and agreed on the necessity of accession to the international treaties for the economic empowerment of citizens, in particular the creation of opportunities for the youth.

With reference to the upcoming International Legal Instrument relating to Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (GRTKF) in 2024, the Foreign Minister stated that it was important for all other concerned stakeholders such as the departments of Culture, Agriculture etc. to be on board for a comprehensive national effort.

For more information, contact:
Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO)
IPO Islamabad
G-5/2 G-5, Islamabad, Islamabad Capital Territory
Phone: +92 51 9245830-2
Email: info@ipo.gov.pk
Website: www.ipogov.pk

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A special ceremony was held in honour of police martyrs and ghazis, families of 10 martyrs were awarded gold medals and 10 ghazis were awarded silver medals

Lahore, April 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):On the instructions of Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, departmental promotions from Constable to DSP rank are going on in Punjab Police and in this regard, 22 Legal Inspectors have been promoted to DSP positions while 47 Senior Clerks have been promoted to Assistant. IG Punjab invited the promoted legal inspectors to the office and honoured them along with senior officers by pinning the ranks of DSP.

Additional IG Establishment has also issued formal notification for senior clerks promoted to the post of Assistant. IG Punjab while addressing the promoted officers said that they should make the honor of the citizens and service to humanity as their motto so that they can achieve success in this world and the hereafter. He said that purpose of promotion is not to give personal gains to anyone but it is to highlight the importance of service to the people and protection of homeland among the employees.

Dr. Usman Anwar said that the second phase of departmental promotion is starting from April 10 in Central Police Office, Ranges, Districts and all units, during which the remaining officers and personnel eligible for promotion will be promoted as per merit and seniority.

IG Punjab directed that while treating the citizens with good manners, they should be sympathetic and helpful and receive prayers from the people. He emphasized that solving the problems of widows and orphans should be the first goal and spare no effort in providing justice to them.

IG Punjab also issued instructions in a special message to the force regarding departmental promotions.

In recognition of the eternal services of police martyrs and Ghazis, the series of honouring with medals continues on behalf of the Punjab Police. The ceremony organized in this regard, IG Punjab awarded gold medals to the families of 10 police martyrs and silver medals to 10 Ghazis.

The families of the martyrs who were given gold medals included the families of Sub-Inspectors Tajumal Hussain, Tahir Ashfaq, Ghulam Jaffar, ASI Muhammad Akram, Head Constable Muhammad Sarwar, Constables Waqas Ali, Amar Hussain, Muhammad Irfan and Muhammad Asif.

Similarly, DSP Kashif Dogar, Inspector Irfan Akbar, Sub-Inspector Farooq Azam, Head Constable Muhammad Abbas, Constable Ashfaq Ahmed, Naveed Ahmed, Saifullah, Yasir Jameel, Muhammad Naseer and Muhammad Tahir Shamal were among the Ghazis who received silver medals. IG Punjab said that in recognition of the eternal sacrifices and services of martyrs and Ghazis, the department is encouraging them with gold and silver medals.

Furthermore, IG Punjab encouraged the police officers and officials with cash prizes and certificates of appreciation for their excellent performance during duty.

IG Punjab awarded 97 officers and personnel of Lahore, Sheikhupura, Lodhran, Vehari, Rahim Yar Khan, Khanewal, Hafizabad and Bahawalpur with cash prize of more than 31 lacs and certificates of appreciation. 46 officers and personnel of Lahore Police were awarded 6 lakh 60 thousand rupees in cash and certificates of appreciation while in the rest of the regions and districts around 24 lakh 85 thousand were released.

Inspectors Hussain Farooq, Khuda Bakhsh, Abrar Haider, Sardar Muhammad Afzal were given 30,000 each in cash and CC1. SPs Investigation of Sheikhupura and Vehari, ASP Kabir Wala and DSP Legal CPO were given certificates of appreciation. One lakh to Inspector, 75 thousand to each Sub-Inspectors, 50,000 to the each ASI, 40,000 to each head constable and 25,000 to each constable along with commendation certificates were given.

The highest number of prizes were distributed among the constables and a total of 52 constables were encouraged with cash prizes and certificates of appreciation. DIG Headquarters Humayun Bashir Tarar and AIG Discipline Ahsan Saifullah and other officers were also present in the ceremony.

For more information, contact:
Punjab Police
Punjab Police Computer Bureau,
5th Floor, Central Police Office (CPO),
Punjab, Lahore
Tel: +92-42-99213019, +92-42-99213013
Fax: +92-42-99213012
Email: sapcb@punjabpolice.gov.pk
Website: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk

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The crackdown against dangerous proclaimed offenders has been accelerated, 10 more proclaimed offenders from abroad were arrested

Lahore, April 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):Punjab Police has accelerated crackdown to arrest fugitive proclaimed offenders living abroad. In this regard, police teams have arrested 10 more proclaimed offenders involved in serious incidents of robbery, murder, kidnapping for ransom and paid murder from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Muscat and Greece.

During the crackdown that started on January 24, the police teams have so far arrested 28 proclaimed offenders from abroad involved in serious cases like robbery, dacoity, murder, attempted murder, kidnapping for ransom and paid murder.

According to the details, Narowal police arrested three wanted POs namely Akif Hameed from Dubai, Zaheer from Muscat and Yasir from Greece. Dera Ghazi Khan police arrested three wanted proclaimed offenders Ghulam Fareed, Muhammad Asghar from United Arab Emirates and Zafar Iqbal from Saudi Arabia.

Two proclaimed offenders wanted by Multan Police, Muhammad Mujahid, was arrested from Saudi Arabia, while Muhammad Waseem was arrested from the United Arab Emirates. Likewise, proclaimed offender of Sialkot police Tayyab Ali and proclaimed offender of Attock police namely Ibadat were arrested from United Arab Emirates.

IG Punjab gave Shabash to all the police teams who arrested the absconding proclaimed offenders abroad. Additional IG Investigation Punjab Sultan Ahmad Chaudhry said that on the direction of IG Punjab, arrests of proclaimed offenders abroad with the cooperation of Punjab Police Interpol and FIA have been accelerated, along with the cancellation of passports of proclaimed offenders abroad, red notices of Interpol are being issued so that they can be arrested and punished.

Additional IG Investigation Punjab Sultan Ahmad Chaudhry said that the police teams in all the districts are in touch with the plaintiffs of the cases and the ongoing grand operation has been expedited to arrest the proclaimed offenders inside and outside the country. He said that the RPOs and DPOs are monitoring the ongoing crackdown to arrest the proclaimed offenders and they will be arrested and brought to justice as soon as possible.

He said that cases related to proclaimed offenders are being continuously followed up by the monitoring teams at the Investigation Punjab headquarters so that the circle against these social evils can be further tightened.

For more information, contact:
Punjab Police
Punjab Police Computer Bureau,
5th Floor, Central Police Office (CPO),
Punjab, Lahore
Tel: +92-42-99213019, +92-42-99213013
Fax: +92-42-99213012
Email: sapcb@punjabpolice.gov.pk
Website: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk

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IG Punjab visited Shaheed Ahmed Mubeen Police lines Manawan, addressed the traffic wardens in Darbar

Lahore, April 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):Inspector General Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has said that Traffic Wardens serving on roads are the true face of Punjab Police who represent the police department in the field with their behaviour and professionalism. IG Punjab directed that all the wardens should fulfil their duties of serving and protecting citizens honestly and for the convenience of citizens, the process of issuing driving license should be simplified.

Dr. Usman Anwar said that for departmental promotion, there will be an A-list exam on April 15 and B-list exam on April 23, while traffic wardens and other traffic staff with the best performance will be given prizes of 75 lacs rupees this week. IG Punjab said that the App developed to unite the missing children with their parents will play a special role, this app will contain the data of addresses of the missing children and other useful evidences including the mother’s DNA sample.

IG Punjab said that in order to speed up the process of departmental promotions of wardens, the government has approved the summary of increasing the seats of senior wardens, with the approval of these new seats, the long-standing problem of departmental promotion of Lahore traffic police personnel will be solved. IG Punjab expressed these views while speaking at the traffic police Darbar on the occasion of his visit at Shaheed Ahmed Mubeen Police Lines.

IG Punjab while giving instructions to the Wardens and Assistant Wardens at Lahore Traffic Police Darbar said that all the Wardens should adopt good and courteous behaviour and serve humanity as their motto and ensure compliance of laws by the citizens.

IG Punjab said that the best facilities should be provided to the citizens coming to the driving license center so that maximum people can get the license easily. IG Punjab met the children of traffic police martyrs and instructed the officers to continue taking measures for their best welfare. IG Punjab gave cash prizes and certificates of appreciation to the best performance wardens at Darbar.

IG Punjab also met the citizens who came to Manawan center to get their driving license and inquired about the facilities available to them. DIG SPU, Tayyab Hafeez Cheema, DIG Traffic Punjab Mirza Faran Baig, and CTO Lahore Captain (Rtd) Mustansar Firoz and other officers were also present on the occasion.

For more information, contact:
Punjab Police
Punjab Police Computer Bureau,
5th Floor, Central Police Office (CPO),
Punjab, Lahore
Tel: +92-42-99213019, +92-42-99213013
Fax: +92-42-99213012
Email: sapcb@punjabpolice.gov.pk
Website: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk

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Sindh Governor Kamran khan Tessori reached Sumanabad to observe the 14th Suhri

Karachi, April 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):Awami Governor Kamran Khan Tesori reached Sumanabad to perform the 14th Sehri. The people welcomed him warmly and took pictures and selfies with him. Governor Sindh mingled with the people and inquired about their welfare. Governor Sindh said that there is a different pleasure in doing suhoor with the people. Inshallah, I will distribute suhoor among the people from tomorrow.

He said that the safe city project should be completed as soon as possible and necessary funds should be provided for it and I will also write a letter to the Chief Minister. He said that the effort is to stay among the people, that’s why I break the fast in the governor’s house among the people. People participate in Iftar.

He said that he likes to work like a common man, I also make pakoras myself, going among the people. I listen to their problems and try to solve them, today the governor has made the access of the common man to Sindh very easy, I personally welcome those who participate in the public Iftar.

He said that he invites Mehndi, bangles on moon night and Sher Khurma on the day of Eid. He said that people ask me when I will come to our area, I assure you that I will come everywhere, just wait for me. He said that I get a lot of love from people, which is impossible to express.

Anyone who has a problem should approach me through social media. In this regard, people can come to the Governor House and get their problems resolved, they can also call our helpline. are He said that I am the constitutional head of this province, there are rights of the people in every clause of the constitution and they have not been resolved till date?

He said that I have not come for rhetoric, I am a public governor. I am the one who lives among the people, the people are worried, we have to solve their problems because the economic conditions have become very bad and the unemployment rate is also increasing.

Speaking, Governor Sindh said that after 34 murders, not the SHO but the police chief should be changed, the IG of the province should say that there is a shortage of 5000 personnel, if there are no security cameras, then I also become silent, this is the work of the government. That is why I am saying that the safe city project should be completed in one month by cutting the budget. I don’t know why the Chief Minister is silent in this regard.

A young man presents on this occasion said that he has made a memorable picture of life with Governor Sindh today, Kamran Khan Tesori is really a public governor. People said that meeting with Governor Sindh today was not a problem. We have to solve the problems of the people who live among the people, because the economic conditions have become very bad and the unemployment rate is also increasing.

While doing this, Governor Sindh said that after 34 murders, not the SHO but the police chief should be changed. The IG of the province should say that there is a shortage of 5000 personnel. That is why I am saying that the safe city project should be completed in one month by cutting the budget. I don’t know why the chief minister is silent in this regard. If the police chief gets full powers, he can control crime quickly.

For more information, contact:
Advisor to Governor (Higher Education and Media)
Sindh Governor House
Tel: +92-21-99201216-7, +92-21-99201201-3
Email: press@governorsindh.gov.pk
Website: www.governorsindh.gov.pk

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Former Governor Sindh Lieutenant General (retired) Moinuddin Haider met with Governor Sindh

Karachi, April 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):Former Governor Sindh Lieutenant General (retired) Moinuddin Haider met Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tesori at the Governor House. In the meeting, measures taken for the social and economic welfare of the people of the province were discussed. The Sindh Governor said that the government is ensuring full measures for the welfare of the people. Kamran Khan Tesuri said that I myself go among the people so that their problems can be solved immediately. Moinuddin Haider said that Sindh Governor’s steps to solve public problems are commendable.

For more information, contact:
Advisor to Governor (Higher Education and Media)
Sindh Governor House
Tel: +92-21-99201216-7, +92-21-99201201-3
Email: press@governorsindh.gov.pk
Website: www.governorsindh.gov.pk

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Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and Deputy Speaker Zahid Akram Durrani strongly condemned the attack by Israeli forces on worshipers in the first qibla of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the attack of extremist Hindus on Muslim worshipers in eight states of India

Islamabad, April 06, 2023 (PPI-OT):The brutal attack on Muslim worshipers in Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan is a serious violation of basic human rights, Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly. The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly pray for the speedy recovery of the injured as a result of the attack by Israeli forces in Al-Aqsa Mosque. The attack by extremist Hindus on Muslim worshipers in eight states of India is too little to be condemned, Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly.

The Parliament and people of Pakistan express full solidarity with the Palestinian people and the Muslim community in India, Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly. Al-Aqsa Mosque and the treatment of Muslims in Indian states is against the modern norms of the world, Speaker and Deputy Speaker National Assembly.

OIC needs to take immediate notice against atrocities against Muslims in Al-Aqsa Mosque and Indian states, Speaker and Deputy Speaker National Assembly The international community should take notice of the atrocities committed against Muslim worshipers in Palestine and Indian states, Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly.

Atrocities and violations of human rights against Muslims in Al-Aqsa Mosque and Indian states are a matter of concern for international human rights organizations, Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly. The world will have to break the silence on the violence and atrocities against Muslims in Al-Aqsa Mosque and Indian states, said Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf.

For more information, contact:
Secretary,
National Assembly of Pakistan
Automation Centre, National Assembly Secretariat,
Parliament House, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9221082-83
Fax: +92-51-9221106
Email: assembly@na.gov.pk
Website: www.na.gov.pk