[Pak-Media] Veteran journalist Sheikh Ikram-ul-Haq, passed away

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Former Business Recorder Islamabad bureau chief Ikram-ul-Haq dies
Veteran journalist and former Bureau Chief of Business Recorder, Islamabad, Sheikh Ikram-ul-Haq, passed away in Madinah (Saudi Arabia) on Tuesday.

He has left behind two sons and one daughter, and many grandchildren.

He was in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj along with family members including his daughter, son and daughter-in-law.
He has been laid to rest in Jannat ul-Baqi, Madinah. His family has not yet returned from Saudi Arabia.

Sheikh Ikram-ul-Haq worked in Business Recorder for 27 years.

His dedication and commitment to his chosen profession was highly regarded not only by his team at the BR but also within the journalistic community.
He will be sorely missed.He started his journalism career from Dawn as sub-editor.
Later, he joined Pakistan Times and after retirement became a member of Business Recorder team in Islamabad.
The conduct of an affable and soft-spoken Ikram-ul-Haq was guided by a deep sense of ethics.

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[Pak-Media] Can the US afford to Lose Pakistan? By Brig Farooq Hameed Khan

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Link: http://www.opinion-maker.org/2011/10/can-the-us-afford-to-lose-pakistan/ (sent via Shareaholic-Publishers)

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I wish she (Hillary) had also commented over General Kayani’s other statement that the US would think ten times before attacking Pakistan. In this game of brinksmanship between two so called ‘allies’ and nuclear armed nations, the Americans had clearly blinked first.
By Brig Faroo

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[Pak-Media] Press Releases from UNFPA: Celebrating achievements and planning for the future

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Celebrating achievements and planning for the future,
a call from UNFPA's State of World Population 2011 Report

 

ISLAMABAD, 26 October 2011 — World population will reach 7 billion soon this year. How we respond now will determine whether we have a healthy, sustainable and prosperous future or one that is marked by inequalities, environmental decline and economic setbacks, according to The State of World Population 2011 report, launched today by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund.

 

The 2011 report is entitled 'People and Possibilities in a World of 7 Billion' which contains snapshots from nine countries, where ordinary people, national population experts, and policymakers talk about the diverse and formidable challenges they face and how they are confronting them. "If I can say it in another way, it looks at population and development issues such as poverty and inequality, urbanization, ageing, the environment, young people, and women's empowerment, from the perspective of individuals like you and me. Within this complex story of trends and paradoxes that emerges, there are some essential global truths", said Rabbi Royan, UNFPA Representative.

 

A world of 7 billion can be seen as a success for humanity. All over the world, people are living longer and healthier lives. Yet these positives mask great inequalities as difference between rich and poor is increasing everywhere, across and within countries and between men and women. Our task ahead in all countries is to follow a development path that promotes equality.

 

"Reaching a global population of seven billion is a numerical landmark, but our focus should always be on people. That is why I am pleased that the United Nations Population Fund is giving meaning to the number by launching its campaign for "7 Billion Actions" to contribute to a better world. The world of today is one of complexity and contradiction. We have enough food for everyone, yet nearly a billion go hungry. We have the means to eradicate many diseases, yet they continue to spread. We have the gift of a rich natural environment, yet it remains subjected to daily assault and exploitation. We all want peace, yet much of the world is in conflict. More than ever, individuals can make a difference by uniting together through social networks and working for change", reiterated Timo Pakkala, United Nations Resident Coordinator.

 

While addressing the memorable occasion, the Acting Secretary, Planning and Development Division, Ch. Muhammad Azam urged that we all need to join hands for spreading the message of birth-spacing and small family norms, among the communities, especially marginalized groups, women, youth, and under-served communities in Pakistan. "Today we have to resolve, that in future, we will make all efforts to ensure 'door step services' of Reproductive Health and Family Planning to the clients, in every nook and corner of the country." stated the Acting Secretary.

 

For more information, please contact: 

Muhammad Ajmal, tel. 0300-5001724, ajmal@unfpa.org

 


 
 
 





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[Pak-Media] News--Unido initiate programme to boost creative skills among Pakistani business women

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Unido initiate programme to boost creative industry in Pakistan

Pakistani women lack innovation, value addition skills: Samina Fazil

 

 

Dated: Oct 26

 

Islamabad: The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) on Wednesday said it has started a programme aimed at improving standard of living of Pakistani women by unleashing creativity among them.

 

This will help them to get better returns for their efforts and bring them a good name in the local as well as international markets, Engr. Shadia Yousif Bakhait, Chief of UNIDO, Pakistan said.

 

Speaking at a seven-day workshop titled' "Developing Creativity for Design Business," organised by Islamabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IWCCI), she said that textile, home décor, and granite designing are some sectors having potential to pay rich dividends.

 

Shadia Yousif Bakhait called upon women entrepreneurs to design products keeping latest trends in the mind.

 

"You should undertake serious efforts to diversify which will guarantee success," she stressed.

 

Shahina Waheed, National Programme Coordinator, UNIDO, said that we are striving for capacity building and orientation among business women.

 

She said that we also aim to encourage potential business women so that they step into businesses after knowing that how to promote their interests.

 

At the occasion, Samina Fazil, founder President IWCCI said that women lag behind in value addition skills.

 

She said that efforts of millions of women are hampered by limited marketing skills.

 

Samina Fazil said that business women don't understand the importance of branding; they have no brand therefore there is no question of building brand loyalty.

 

Consumers are turning to the web primarily because of convenience while majority of Pakistani business women have yet to launch their websites, she observed.

 

Women entrepreneurs will never excel unless they get feedback from consumers, give them a reason to come back, stay relevant, provide value and show appreciation, said Samina.

 

President IWCCI Alya Akram said that the impact of the global economic crisis together with the rising cost of energy and food is straining the capacity of majority which is a challenge for women entrepreneurs, she added.

 

She demanded of the government to formulate proper women empowerment initiatives so that overall productivity can get a boost of around 25-35 per cent.

 

Earlier UNIDO's international trainers Giulio Vinaccia from Austria and Olimpia Newman of Italy informed business women about ways and means to improve businesses through creativity.

 

They said that Pakistani business women are suffering due to lack of innovation skills and they will continue to visit Pakistan and improve skills.

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Samina Fazil,
President,
Islamabad Women's CCI
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Mobile: 0323-5343199
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