Japan to work with Sindh in automobile, fisheries, IT sectors
Karachi
February 17, 2021
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Kuninori Matsuda have agreed to work together for the development of the fisheries and automobile sectors as well as IT-based youth exchange programmes from next year.
This decision was taken in a meeting held between the two at the CM House on Monday. The chief executive said that there were a lot of investment opportunities for Japanese investors in Sindh. “The provincial government encourages investment in the province directly or on public-private partnership [PPP] mode.”
The visiting envoy of Japan said that they have selected the sectors of automobile, fisheries and youth exchange programmes in IT. The CM said that his government was working to develop the fisheries sector on international standards.
PIA, Hashoo Group join hands
Business
February 14, 2021
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Hashoo Group would jointly promote domestic tourism in Pakistan, a statement said on Saturday.
PIA CEO Air Marshal Arshad Malik inaugurated the newly-established counter by PIA and destinations of the world, Hashoo Group at PIA booking office Karachi, it added.
The PIA CEO was presented with Sindhi Ajrak and a cap by PIA District Manager Faisal Kharal. Tariq Bin Yousuf, general manager of Destinations of the World - Pakistan(DOTW), senior officials of PIA & DOTW were also present on the occasion.
A special counter has been set up at the PIA booking office Karachi where passengers can now book their tickets and also avail instant hotel booking and packages.
Businessmen demand GI tag for Pakistani products
Products which secure GI tag get better prices in international market
PBC said authorities should allow exporters to acquire tangible and intangible assets abroad for accelerating the growth of exports. PHOTO: REUTERS
KARACHI:
The business community has stressed that similar to Basmati rice, Pakistan needs to apply for geographical indication (GI) tag for other products as well to protect and promote locally produced goods that are popular in the international market.
Recently, Pakistan applied for GI tag to the Intellectual Property Organisation (IPO) after a conflict erupted when the European Union displayed India’s request for GI tag for basmati rice on its website. Basmati is aromatic rice grown in India and Pakistan.
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Launching of Sindhi Literature research book held in Dubai
National
December 10, 2020
DUBAI: The research book “Jadeed Kahani: Fun-o-Mozoo” on the Sindhi Literature was launched in Dubai. The young writer of Sindhi short stories Abbas Korejo conducted the research and compiled the book.
The event was organised in connection with “Sindhi Cultural Day” where Sindhi community of Pakistan and India, living in the UAE attended the book-launching ceremony. Speakers stressed the need for reading books for the promotion of Sindhi Literature.
Chief guest Koshi Kalani appreciated the story of Abbas Korejo stating that the fragrance of Sindhi culture is associated with his stories. She said Korejo’s research and anecdotes took the readers to tradition of Sindh and its culture. She said she was born in Sindh but then migrated to Dubai. She expressed her wish to visiting Sindh as memories of the place had been haunting her.