Secretary Information and Broadcasting Shafqat Jalil on Sunday said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting would continue its endeavours to promote the country’s diverse culture and acknowledge artists’ talent by holding cultural shows.

Addressing the award distribution ceremony of Lok Mela, which ended here at the Lok Virsa today, he said there was no dearth of talent in the country, which needed ample opportunities to flourish and the ministry would do the needful.

Secretary Information and Broadcasting Shafqat Jalil on Sunday said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting would continue its endeavours to promote the country’s diverse culture and acknowledge artists’ talent by holding cultural shows.

Addressing the award distribution ceremony of Lok Mela, which ended here at the Lok Virsa today, he said there was no dearth of talent in the country, which needed ample opportunities to flourish and the ministry would do the needful.

Sastaticket.pk, an online travel agency (OTA) based in Karachi, Pakistan, announced today at the 021 Disrupt Conference that it has secured US$1.5 M for its Series A, led by regional venture capital firm Gobi Partners. The investment marks Gobi’s first venture into the Pakistani market and adds another pioneering company to its growing TaqwaTech portfolio.

A large number of small and young kids of Dock workers join protest of their parents Karachi Press Club on Sunday morning. They demanded for payment of salaries and secure jobs of their fathers working at Port Qasim. Kids were holding placards and banners inscribed with different slogans and seeking help form government.

Overseas Pakistani workers remitted US $7419.98 million in the first four months (July to October) of FY19, compared with US $6,444.46 million received during the same period in the preceding year. During October 2018, the inflow of worker’s remittances amounted to US $2000.47 million, which is 37.7% higher than September 2018 and 20.9% higher than October 2017.

K-Electric (KE) conducted a kunda removal drive in different areas of Saddar to curb power theft and illegal connections. During the drive, several illegal power connections, being used for commercial purposes, were removed from Empress Market, Rainbow Center, Saddar Dawakhana, Regal Chowk, Preedi Street and Passport Office areas.

The Usman Institute of Technology’s Volunteer Pakistan Organisation and All Pakistan Youth Organisation will organise “Allama Iqbal Youth Conference and Declamation Contest” on Thursday, November 8 at the auditorium.  

The event is being organised in connection with the birth anniversary of poet philosopher Dr Allama Mohammad Iqbal marked on November 9 across the country.

To supplement and enhance the digital buying experience of customers, TPL Insurance, Pakistan’s first direct insurance company, has entered into a strategic alliance with Yayvo.com, Pakistan’s fastest growing ecommerce store, to celebrate White Friday. From November 2018, TPL Insurance will provide all consumers of Yayvo.com, an exclusive purchase protection plan on products sold via the Yayvo.com platform.

SSGC has continued with its winning streak on the HSE & QA front by winning the 8th Fire Safety Award 2018 on account of its effective HSE practices, performance and successful implementation of fire and safety management system in the organization.

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Pakistan has announced call for entries for its sixth batch of Open Mind Pakistan, a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind trainee program aimed at enhancing employability of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) through skill development, mentoring and on-job training.

After a thorough screening process, 18 shortlisted people with special needs will be given functional and on-job training for three months at Telenor Pakistan.