National
February 7, 2021
KARACHI: Leaders of various political parties, rights groups and journalists fraternity during a seminar on Saturday expressed serious concerns over harassment of journalists, unannounced censorship through financial curbs on media houses, threats to owners and journalists by anti-media forces to compel them to toe the official line or face government’s wrath. They demanded of the Sindh government and political parties to legislate the journalists’ safety bill.
The Karachi Union of Journalists organised the seminar at a local hotel where a book “Pakistan Union of Journalists’ covering its 70 years of struggle for freedom of expression and economic rights of media workers was also launched. Speakers, among others, included: Sindh Information Minister and a PPP leader Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Federal Minister and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan s leader Syed Aminul Haque, former governor and a Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s leader Mohammad Zuba
KARACHI: Federal and provincial ministers, leaders of different political parties, senior journalists and civil society representatives came together to discuss the state of press freedom and the present media crisis in the country at a seminar here on Saturday.
The programme, which was organised by the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) in collaboration with the Karachi Union of Journalists (KUJ), also featured the launch of a PFUJ book titled From Layoffs to Lashes: PFUJ’s 70-Year Fight for Media Freedom.
While the journalist fraternity highlighted the need for building a united front against all the injustices and for documenting the same besides demanding legislation for journalists’ protection, senior political leaders called the present situation ‘the times of hopelessness’ and said it was the government responsibility to ensure media freedom that the constitution guaranteed.
President Alvi calls for promoting innovation
Says it is fastest way for Pakistan to become knowledge economy
APP
February 05, 2021
ISLAMABAD:
The fastest way for Pakistan to become a strong knowledge economy is through promotion of innovative entrepreneurship based on information technology, said President Arif Alvi.
Addressing the inauguration of National Ideas Bank on Thursday, the president said, “Innovation and emerging technologies together can open new vistas of development and prosperity for Pakistan.”
National Ideas Bank - a collaboration among the academia, government and industry - is aimed at addressing problems in using technology and innovation in business and governance models.
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German firms urged to invest in IT sector
Minister says current environment conducive for investment
APP
February 04, 2021
By investing in the IT sector, local companies have the potential to grow and compete with global giants in any sector. PHOTO: REUTERS
ISLAMABAD:
German IT and telecom companies should invest in Pakistan as the current environment is ideal for investors, said Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque.
During a meeting with German Ambassador to Pakistan Bernhard Schlagheck on Wednesday, Haque urged German firms to venture into Pakistan’s tech sector.
The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in the IT and telecommunication sector. The minister said Pakistan greatly valued its relations with Germany and wanted to enhance cooperation between the two countries.