DOCSLIB.ORG

12 - 30 April, 2020

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
12 - 30 April, 2020 Media Tracking Report 12 - 30 April, 2020 Education in Pakistan Teleschool goes on air today to compensate for academic loss - DAWN Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday inaugurated a national broadcast education channel to mitigate the loss faced by the students due to the closure of educational institutions till May 31 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Teleschool, the dedicated TV channel, will be aired by Pakistan Television (PTV) from Tuesday across the country from 8am to 6pm for online education from class one to 12. The experience so far: Faisal Bari - DAWN Reflecting on the experience of online teaching so far, it seems that learning is not being negatively affected, although this needs to be validated overtime through research. Teaching practices vary with the needs of the course and varying sets of methodologies are applied by different teachers. It can be seen that faculty need some training in utilising such technologies effectively, and tailoring the environment according to their needs. The management of various interfaces has to be done by the teacher, which requires some practice as well as development of standard operating procedures for teachers and students to follow. There is a lot of research that is needed before we will know if quality of education changes as we shift further towards online learning. We need a lot of research on individual instruments and individual technologies in the medium to long term to figure out the impact on learning. IMF and Pakistan IMF disburses $1.4bln to help Pakistan cushion COVID-19 shocks - The News Pakistan on Wednesday received $1.4 billion of loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under a rapid financing instrument to overcome the virus fallout on the country's external account position. State Bank Governor Reza Baqir said RFI has been disbursed because the IMF program is on track. Last year, the IMF agreed to lend $6 billion to help Pakistan put off the balance of payment crisis. Govt, IMF agree to put on hold $6bn programme - DAWN With $1.4 billion upfront breathing space, Pakistan and the Int ernational Monetary Fund (IMF) have agreed to put on hold the existing $6bn Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and revise it after the Covid-19 pandemic is over as the macroeconomic indicators deteriorate. Cumulatively, real GDP growth has been revised down by 5 percentage points over FY 2020-21. Thus the Extended Fund Facility will be revised after Covid-19 is over as macroeconomic indicators deteriorate. The IMF baseline estimate assumes a gradual lifting of containment measures and normalisation of economic activity both domestically and internationally in FY2021, but a deeper slowdown cannot be ruled out if these assumptions do not materialise. The IMF and Pakistan - Business Recorder The Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Pakistan Teresa Daban Sanchez stated during an online policy dialogue organised by the SDPI that the Fund will remain engaged with the Pakistani authorities ‘advising on a good budget'. The budget exercise in Pakistan, as in other democratic countries, requires a majority vote in parliament. So far a virtual linkup has not been initiated by the government unlike other countries. This will nevertheless be necessary since the other option is to pass the budget through an ordinance which can not be sustained past a due time. The range of commitments made to IMF so far were ambitious and consisted of unrealistic measures including a 5.5 trillion rupee revenue for the year leading to suggestions to bring taxes in line with other regional countries to equalize the input costs and subsequent sales price while addressing the rising inflation. Pakistan, already on strict IMF conditions under the EFF before the coronavirus, will no doubt be steered back to implementing the challenging structural reforms and time-bound action plans, this necessitates the country set attainable goals this time. IMF representative terms performance of Pakistan’s economy satisfactory - The News Maria Teresa Daban Sanchez, resident representative of IMF in Pakistan said that the performance of Pakistan’s economy prior to the emergence of Covid-19 and its devastating impacts, had been quite satisfactory. She said that the IMF was quite happy the way Pakistan was implementing different policies to achieve fiscal consolidation and macroeconomic stability and would continue to provide its support to the country to face the socio-economic challenges posed by COVID19. CPEC in Pakistan Financing matters with Chinese govt for CPEC projects reach advanced stage: Chairman CPEC Asim Saleem Bajwa - The Nation Chairman China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority General (retd) Asim Saleem Bajwa has said that the financing matters with the Chinese government for the mega railway project, Main Line (ML-1) were at advanced stage and the project would soon be on ground. Also dispelling rumours and misgivings being spread about ML-1 that the project was halted or slowed down. He said “ML-1 is the largest single CPEC infrastructure to generate huge employment, revolutionise railway and improve logistics,” he said adding focus is on making it the best project for Pakistan to be presented to Central Development Working Party (CDWP), after refining all aspects, soon as per process. US advised to focus on regional stability while responding to CPEC - DAWN The report — ‘How the United States should deal with China in Pakistan’ — also urges Washington to keep an eye on the longer-term geopolitical challenges posed by China’s increased involvement in the region while responding to CPEC. “CPEC cannot fail — that is a political and diplomatic impossibility,” argues author Daniel Markey while advising Washington on how to deal with this project. “For Pakistan, China remains an important partner and lifeline. For China, CPEC remains both a closely watched test case for the export of China’s development model and a prestige project.” Civil Service Reforms PM orders implementation of new retirement rules - DAWN Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday directed the Establishment Division to implement new retirement rules (Directory Retirement from Service Rules 2020) for government employees under which they can be retired even before reaching 60 years of age (superannuation) on the basis of their performance. According to the Prime Minister Office, Mr Khan also directed the Establishment Division to send the new rules to all ministries and divisions so that these could be implemented. And also directed all ministries to compile lists of their employees along with their length of service and performance. These are expected to face opposition from employee’s unions that claim these will wrongfully abolish protection of 60 years in service. A detailed overview of Dr Ishrat’s institutional reforms that face delays due to COVID-19 - Business Recorder Dr. Ishrat Hussain, the current Adviser to the PM on Institutional Reforms, has put together an institutional reform bill that crucially focuses on civil service reforms as well. It would restructure and strengthen key institutions to perform effectively and curb previous archaic practices. Some of these reforms have already been tabled and were in the works but have been kicked back due to the ongoing Pandemic. It includes reformations of the entire human resource value chain, reengineering of business processes, and e-governance to name a few. Climate Change in Pakistan COVID-19: Pakistan's 'green stimulus' scheme is a win-win for the environment and the unemployed - World Economic Forum Pakistan is badly affected by climate change, experiencing more than 150 extreme weather events between 1999 and 2018. Pakistan's government is offering labourers, who are out of work due to the coronavirus lockdown, a chance to earn money by planting trees. The project is part of Pakistan's existing initiative to plant billions of trees to counter the effects of climate change. Such "green stimulus" efforts are an example of how funds that aim to help families and keep the economy running during pandemic shutdowns could also help nations prepare for the next big threat: climate change. Smart Containment The Analytical Angle: How smart containment, along with active learning, can help mitigate the Covid-19 crisis: Maroof Ali Syed, Anum Malkani - DAWN The smart containment approach allows for a locally heterogeneous policy response — each area may have different prevalence, and different needs based on demographic, economic and other characteristics. Policymakers must be empowered down to the district and local levels to respond differentially based on local data and ground realities. These ground realities then translate into differential and graded decisions on smart testing strategies, physical distancing and lockdown measures, relief measures, public messaging, health sector capacity, and so on. The active learning aspect calls for re-evaluating policy measures regularly based on data and evidence. This will help us better understand the benefits and costs of each policy and refine accordingly. This process of continuous re-evaluation can provide a roadmap for the next 18 months that is fully guided by the evidence. Lockdown: ‘Total’ to ‘smart’: Zahid Hussain - DAWN Described as ‘lockdown paradox’, the shutdown to contain the infection has seriously affected the economy and heightened the government’s predicament as it tries to strike a balance between saving lives and saving livelihoods. But the decision to reduce pressure on the economy
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Tariq Bajwa: State Bank of Pakistan's 70Th Anniversary
    Governor : Mr. Tariq Bajwa Title : SBP’s 70th Anniversary: Welcome Note by Governor SBP Date : July 01, 2018 Event : State Bank of Pakistan’s 70-year Celebration Event Venue : SBP Head Office Karachi. State Bank of Pakistan’s 70th Anniversary Welcome Note by Governor SBP Governor Sindh Mr. Zubair, Honorable Finance Minister, Dr Shamshad Akhtar, Respectable Former Governors, State Bank of Pakistan, Dr. Ishrat Husain, Mr. Yasin Anwar, Mr. Ashraf Wathra Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, Assalam-o-aliakum and a very good morning! It is my pleasant duty and distinct privilege to welcome you all to the 70th anniversary of the establishment of State Bank of Pakistan. On the auspicious occasion of the opening of the SBP on July 1st, 1948, the Quaid said: “The opening of State Bank of Pakistan symbolizes the sovereignty of our state in the financial sphere. I need to hardly dilate on the important role the State Bank will have to play in regulating the economic life of our country. The monetary policy of the bank will have a direct bearing on our trade and commerce, both inside Pakistan as well as with the outside world and it is only to be desired that our policy should encourage maximum production and free flow of trade.” Page 1 of 4 The SBP as an institution has tried to live up to the expectations of the Quaid. From a modest beginning in borrowed premises, ladies and gentlemen, SBP rose to have earned the reputation of being a professional, progressive and forward-looking institution. The journey has been challenging, arduous, but rewarding.
    [Show full text]
  • Volume VIII, Issue-3, March 2018
    Volume VIII, Issue-3, March 2018 March in History Nation celebrates Pakistan Day 2018 with military parade, gun salutes March 15, 1955: The biggest contingents of armoured and mech - post-independence irrigation anised infantry held a march-past. project, Kotri Barrage is Pakistan Army tanks, including the inaugurated. Al Khalid and Al Zarrar, presented March 23 , 1956: 1956 Constitution gun salutes to the president. Radar is promulgates on Pakistan Day. systems and other weapons Major General Iskander Mirza equipped with military tech - sworn in as first President of nology were also rolled out. Pakistan. The NASR missile, the Sha - heen missile, the Ghauri mis - March 23, 1956: Constituent sile system, and the Babur assembly adopts name of Islamic cruise missile were also fea - Republic of Pakistan and first constitution. The nation is celebrating Pakistan A large number of diplomats from tured in the parade. Day 2018 across the country with several countries attended the March 8, 1957: President Various aeroplanes traditional zeal and fervour. ceremony. The guest of honour at Iskandar Mirza lays the belonging to Army Avi - foundation-stone of the State Bank the ceremony was Sri Lankan Pres - Pakistan Day commemorates the ation and Pakistan Air of Pakistan building in Karachi. ident Maithripala Sirisena. passing of the Lahore Resolution Force demonstrated aer - obatic feats for the March 23, 1960: Foundation of on March 23, 1940, when the All- Contingents of Pakistan Minar-i-Pakistan is laid. India Muslim League demanded a Army, Pakistan Air Force, and audience. Combat separate nation for the Muslims of Pakistan Navy held a march-past and attack helicopters, March 14, 1972: New education the British Indian Empire.
    [Show full text]
  • PM Pledges to Protect, Promote Businesses
    10th December, 2018 PM pledges to protect, promote businesses Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday took into confidence the business community vowing to unveil a proper economic reform agenda to steer the country out of the current economic crisis. Also, the PM assured that his government was making all-out efforts to promote and protect business and investment in the country. During his day-long official visit to Karachi, the PM met with delegations of various trade associations, industrialists, provincial government officials, Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) representatives, Karachi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) officials political party leaders etc and assured them to protect and promote the overall business environment in the country. In an interactive session with the managing committee members of Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) at the Governor''s House the PM promised full support to foreign investors in addressing their issues and also shared salient points of the government''s economic recovery strategy. "We are working on a clear path for recovery and that the benefit of the revised economic strategy will be visible during the next six to nine months" Imran said. The Prime Minister promised to unveil in the coming weeks a proper economic reform agenda showing a clear road map for taking the country out of the current economic crisis. In a meeting with a delegation of the office bearers and brokers of Pakistan Stock Market Exchange headed by PSX''s Chairman Suleman Mehdi, the Prime Minister said his purpose of visit was to seek suggestions from traders and industrialists for the betterment of the national economy.
    [Show full text]
  • Dr. Ishrat Hussain, Chairman IBA Centre of Excellence in Islamic Finance Education, Dr
    Governor : Mr. Tariq Bajwa Title : Islamic Banking & Finance Awareness Drive - 2017 Date : August 03, 2017 Event : Opening Ceremony at Mega Event Islamic Banking & Finance Awareness Drive - 2017 Venue : Movenpick Hotel, Karachi Dr. Ishrat Hussain, Chairman IBA Centre of Excellence in Islamic Finance Education, Dr. Imran Usmani, Shariah Scholar, Mr. Irfan Siddiqui, Chairman Steering Committee on Islamic Finance Media Campaign, members of the Dunya Media Group, Presidents/CEOs of Banks and Financial Institutions, Distinguished Guests, Ladies & Gentlemen; Assalam-o-alaikum I am pleased to be here today at the opening ceremony of the mega event of Islamic Banking & Finance Awareness Drive-2017 by Dunya Media Group which was aimed at creating awareness and removing misconceptions about Islamic banking and finance in the country. Dunya Media Group deserves appreciation on successful completion of this awareness raising venture. I am hopeful that results of this campaign will be long lasting due to effective collaboration among various stakeholders and arranging multiple programs for public and targeted groups like students and business communities all across the country. Ladies & Gentlemen; Growth of Islamic banking industry particularly over the last decade is reflective of increasing acceptability of its merits; the total global size of the Islamic financial assets by end 2016 has reached to US $ 2.29 trillion and is expected to go beyond US $3 trillion by 20201. However, practitioners of Islamic finance cannot be complacent with this growth especially in the backdrop of changing global infrastructure for the financial sector. Today there is more than ever a compelling environment for Islamic finance industry to capitalise on its inherent strengths like asset backed nature of financial 1 Global Islamic Finance Report 2017 Page 1 of 4 transactions, being devoid of interest and prohibition against gambling, uncertainty and speculation to move away from the traditional business models and explore new opportunities.
    [Show full text]
  • China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
    U A Z T m B PEACEWA RKS u E JI Bulunkouxiang Dushanbe[ K [ D K IS ar IS TA TURKMENISTAN ya T N A N Tashkurgan CHINA Khunjerab - - ( ) Ind Gilgit us Sazin R. Raikot aikot l Kabul 1 tro Mansehra 972 Line of Con Herat PeshawarPeshawar Haripur Havelian ( ) Burhan IslamabadIslamabad Rawalpindi AFGHANISTAN ( Gujrat ) Dera Ismail Khan Lahore Kandahar Faisalabad Zhob Qila Saifullah Quetta Multan Dera Ghazi INDIA Khan PAKISTAN . Bahawalpur New Delhi s R du Dera In Surab Allahyar Basima Shahadadkot Shikarpur Existing highway IRAN Nag Rango Khuzdar THESukkur CHINA-PAKISTANOngoing highway project Priority highway project Panjgur ECONOMIC CORRIDORShort-term project Medium and long-term project BARRIERS ANDOther highway IMPACT Hyderabad Gwadar Sonmiani International boundary Bay . R Karachi s Provincial boundary u d n Arif Rafiq I e nal status of Jammu and Kashmir has not been agreed upon Arabian by India and Pakistan. Boundaries Sea and names shown on this map do 0 150 Miles not imply ocial endorsement or 0 200 Kilometers acceptance on the part of the United States Institute of Peace. , ABOUT THE REPORT This report clarifies what the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor actually is, identifies potential barriers to its implementation, and assesses its likely economic, socio- political, and strategic implications. Based on interviews with federal and provincial government officials in Pakistan, subject-matter experts, a diverse spectrum of civil society activists, politicians, and business community leaders, the report is supported by the Asia Center at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP). ABOUT THE AUTHOR Arif Rafiq is president of Vizier Consulting, LLC, a political risk analysis company specializing in the Middle East and South Asia.
    [Show full text]
  • Sustainable Macro-Economic Growth Panelists’ Profile
    Sustainable Macro-Economic Growth Panelists’ Profile Dr. Ishrat Husain was most recently Public Policy Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center, Washington D.C. He served as Dean & Director of Institute of Business Administration, Karachi from 2008 to 2016. Before that he was the Chairman, National Commission for Government Reforms from 2006 to 2008 with the status of Federal Minister reporting directly to the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan. He was appointed the Governor of Pakistan’s Central Bank in December 1999. During the next six years, he implemented a major program of restructuring of the Central Bank and steered the reforms of the banking sector. He spent two decades at the World Bank from 1979 to 1999 in various capacities including Director, Chief Economist, Division Chief and Resident Representative. He is a recipient of many prestigious international and national awards including Nishan e Dr. Ishrat Hussain Imtiaz, the highest civilian award conferred by the President of Panel Chair Pakistan in 2016 in recognition of his meritorious public service. Former Governor State Bank of Pakistan He has authored 18 books and monographs. two dozen refereed journal articles and 27 chapters in books. He is regularly invited as a speaker to international and national conferences and seminars. A business graduate, who majored in finance, Mr. Tarin started his career with Citibank Pakistan in 1975, and worked there for almost twenty-two years. In 1985, he was appointed Country Manager UAE and Oman and Regional Manager for Citibank’s Consumer Business in Gulf and Pakistan. In 1991, Mr. Tarin was appointed as the Country Manager, Citibank Pakistan.
    [Show full text]
  • E:\PCP-9\Arshad\Web Gazette\Gaz
    PART II] THE GAZETTE OF PAKISTAN, EXTRA., JUNE 13, 2007 649 ISLAMABAD, TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020 PART III Other Notifications, Orders, etc. GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN CABINET SECRETARIAT (Cabinet Division) NOTIFICATION Islamabad, the 28th April, 2020 No. F. 5/2/2018-Com.—In supersession of Cabinet Division’s Notification No.F.5/2/2018-Com, dated 19th August, 2019, the Prime Minister has been pleased to re-constitute the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC). The composition of the ECNEC shall now be as under: (i) Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Adviser to the Prime Minister Chairman on Finance and Revenue; (ii) Mr. Asad Umar, Minister for Planning, Development Member and Special Initiatives; (iii) Makhdoom Khusro Bukhtiar, Minister for Economic Member Affairs; (649) Price : Rs. 5.00 [5483(2020)/Ex. Gaz.] 650 THE GAZETTE OF PAKISTAN, EXTRA., MAY 5, 2020 [PART III (iv) Mr. Muhammad Hammad Azhar, Minister for Industries Member and Production; (v) Mr. Abdul Razak Dawood, Adviser to the Prime Minister Member on Commerce and Investment; (vi) Dr. Ishrat Hussain, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Member Institutional Reforms and Austerity; (vii) Makhdum Hashim Jawan Bakht, Minister for Finance, Member Punjab; (viii) Mr. Nisar Ahmed Khuhro, Sindh; Member (ix) Mr. Taimur Saleem Khan Jhagra, Minister for Finance, Member Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; (x) Nawabzada Tariq Khan Magsi, Minister for Member Communication and Works Department, Balochistan. BY SPECIAL INVITATION FOR ALL ITEMS: (i) Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission; (ii) Secretary, Economic Affairs Division; (iii) Secretary, Finance Division; (iv) Secretary, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Division; (v) Chairman, Planning & Development Board, Punjab; (vi) Chairman, Planning & Development Board, Sindh; (vii) ACS, Planning & Development Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; (viii) ACS, Planning & Development, Balochistan.
    [Show full text]
  • Course Outline BS Economics
    CURRICULUM OF ECONOMICS FOR BS (4 YEAR) HIG HER EDUC ATION COMMISSION (Revised 2013) HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION ISLAMABAD CURRICULUM DIVISION, HEC Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed Executive Director Mr. Fida Hussain Director General (Acad) Mr. Rizwan Shoukat Deputy Director (Curr) Mr. Abid Wahab Assistant Director (Curr) Mr. Riaz ul Haque Assistant Director (Curr) Composed by Mr. Zulfiqar Ali HEC Islamabad 2 CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Objectives 3. Framework for BS (4-Year) Economics 4. Scheme of Studies for BS (4-Year) Economics 5. Detail of Courses 6. Detail of Compulsory Courses. 10. Recommendations 3 PREFACE The curriculum, with varying definitions, is said to be a plan of the teaching- learning process that students of an academic programme are required to undergo. It includes objectives & learning outcomes, course contents, scheme of studies, teaching methodologies and methods of assessment of learning. Since knowledge in all disciplines and fields is expanding at a fast pace and new disciplines are also emerging; it is imperative that curricula be developed and revised accordingly. University Grants Commission (UGC) was designated as the competent authority to develop, review and revise curricula beyond Class-XII vide Section 3, Sub-Section 2 (ii), Act of Parliament No. X of 1976 titled “Supervision of Curricula and Textbooks and Maintenance of Standard of Education”. With the repeal of UGC Act, the same function was assigned to the Higher Education Commission (HEC) under its Ordinance of 2002, Section 10, Sub- Section 1 (v). In compliance with the above provisions, the Curriculum Division of HEC undertakes the revision of curricula after every three years through respective National Curriculum Revision Committees (NCRCs) which consist of eminent professors and researchers of relevant fields from public and private sector universities, R&D organizations, councils, industry and civil society by seeking nominations from their organizations.
    [Show full text]
  • Annexure 31: Reconstitution of Ecnec
    A N N E X U R E 31: RECONSTITUTION OF ECNEC Compendium of Annexures | 158 Compendium of Annexures | 159 TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF PAKISTAN EXTRA ORDINARY GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN CABINET SECRETARIAT (CABINET DIVISION) *** Islamabad, the 15th May, 2019 NOTIFICATION No. F.5/1/2018-Com.- In supersession of Cabinet Division’s Notification No. F.5/1/2018-Com, dated 4th October, 2018 and in exercise of the powers conferred upon him under Article 156 of the Constitution, the President is pleased to re-constitute the National Economic Council (NEC) as under: The Prime Minister Chairman Members, nominated by the Prime Minister (i) Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Advisor to the Prime Member Minister on Finance, Revenue & Economic Affairs (ii) Makhdoom Khusro Bukhtiar, Minister for Member Planning, Development & Reform (iii) Mr. Abdul Razak Dawood, Advisor to the Prime Member Minister on Commerce, Textile, Industry & Production, and Investment (iv) Dr. Ishrat Hussain, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Member Institutional Reforms and Austerity Compendium of Annexures | 160 Province of Punjab (v) Chief Minister Member (vi) Makhdum Hashim Jawan Bakht, Minister for Finance Member Province of Sindh (vii) Chief Minister Member (viii) Mr. Nisar Ahmed Khuhro Member Province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (ix) Chief Minister Member (x) Mr. Taimur Saleem Khan Jhagra, Minister for Finance Member Province of Balochistan (xi) Chief Minister Member (xii) Mr. Jan Muhammad Jamali, MPA Member By Special Invitation for all items on the Agenda (i) Governor, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (ii) Prime Minister, Azad Jammu & Kashmir (iii Chief Minister, Gilgit Baltistan (iv) Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission (v) Secretary, Finance Division (vi) Secretary, Economic Affairs Division (vii) Secretary, Planning, Development & Reform Division Compendium of Annexures | 161 2.
    [Show full text]
  • Ishrat Husain
    Ishrat Husain Dr. Ishrat Husain, Dean and Director of Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, joined the elite Civil Service of Pakistan in 1964 and served in the field in Sindh and then East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and also held mid-level policy making positions in the Finance, Planning and Development Departments before moving to Washington in 1979 to join the World Bank. He became the Bank’s Resident Representative to Nigeria in 1983. On his return to headquarters, he headed the Bank’s Debt and International Finance Division. He was promoted as Chief Economist for Africa between 1991-94 and later as Chief Economist for East Asia and Pacific Region. He became the Bank’s Director Poverty and Social Department and In 1997 he was named the Country Director for Central Asian Republics. Ishrat Husain was appointed the Governor of Pakistan’s Central Bank in December 1999. During the next six years, he implemented a major program of restructuring of the Central Bank and steered the reforms of the banking sector. As a member of the economic management team of the Government, he played a key role in the impressive economic turnaround of Pakistan. In recognition of his meritorious services he was conferred the prestigious award of “Hilal-e-Imtiaz” by the President of Pakistan in 2003. The Banker Magazine of London declared him as the Central Bank Governor of the year for Asia in 2005. He received the Asian Banker Lifetime achievement award in 2006. He was appointed the Chairman, National Commission for Government Reforms in May, 2006 with the status of Federal Minister and held that position for two years reporting directly to the President and Prime Minister of Pakistan.
    [Show full text]
  • Ebrochure 2018 8X11
    CA PAKISTAN CONFERENCE 2018 Evolving Mental Models Sustaining Competitive Edge Reflect Transform Lead April 10, 2018 – Marriott Hotel, Karachi April 12, 2018 – Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore 10:00 am to 04:00 pm Platinum Sponsors Lunch Sponsors Gold Sponsors Digital Sponsor Silver Sponsors Print Media Partner Electronic Media Partners Connectivity Partner Event Manager CONFERENCE OVERVIEW The winds of change are fast and furious. While emerging powers and new alliances are shifting the center of gravity of global politico-economic system, technology is shaking the status quo across all industries. Enduring the blitz of these disruptions is a challenge for organizations and governments alike. At individual level, professionals are equally facing the heat of this onslaught. To sustain performance, to deliver value, it is inevitable for organizations to continuously reect, review, adapt and converge their models with evolving trends. For professionals too, unless their thought processes change, they unlearn, adapt and upskill, their actions will inevitably return to echo their current mental models. Join CFO Conference 2018 and engage with eminent speakers enlightening on the macro-economic trends leading to answer the ‘why’ of paradigm shifts required to optimize and grow. Fantastic opportunity to interact with senior corporate leaders, helping you reect on your mental model and identify the transformational change in skillset and toolset required to lead into the future. CONFERENCE AGENDA 08:30 am – 09:00 am Registration and Networking Tea for Pre-conference Exclusive Technical Sessions 09:00 am – 10:30 am Technical Session I – Oshore Assets Technical Session II – Currency Management • Legal, ethical and reporting considerations surrounding investments • Anticipated devaluation of PKR and innovative ways to hedge in oshore assets forex risk • Impact of amnesty scheme in fostering a culture of transparency and • Is crypto currency going to be an alternative medium of disclosure exchange? Mr.
    [Show full text]
  • “Pakistan Sey Paris” Climate Conference
    Report on “Pakistan sey Paris” Climate Conference 13 -14/10/2015 1 | P a g e Submitted by Pakistan Youth Parliament for Water (PYPW) Introduction: The two-day forum "Pakistan Sey Paris: on the road to 2015 Paris Climate Conference" concluded on 14th October 2015, which set the stage for Pakistan's preparation to the upcoming COP21 Climate Change Conference being held in Paris (France) in December this year in December. The Lahore forum was jointly organized by the Embassy of France, Federal and Provincial governments, the United Nations, INGO‟s, NGO‟s WWF-Pakistan and large number of civil society organizations. The forum, at Al-hamra, Lahore, gathered more than 600 people from government, academia, civil society, students, Pakistan Youth Parliamentarian for Water (PYPW), private sector, media and the general public. The event is also financially supported by a few public and private companies that are committed to tackling climate change. 2 | P a g e Eminent speakers during the two-day deliberations included French Ambassador Martine Dorance, EU Ambassador Jean-François Cautain, United Nations Resident Coordinator Neil Buhne, Member of National Assembly and Chairman of the Standing Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, Marriyum Aurangzeb; Secretary of the Ministry of Climate Change, Arif Ahmad Khan; representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mrs Tasneem Aslam and prominent voices from civil society such as Javed Jabbar, Dr Shoaib Sultan Khan, Dr Ishrat Hussain and Dr Parvez Hassan. The aim of the event is to reach one of the goals “lima-Paris action agenda” to create a sustainable partnership between civil society, local authorities and private sector together with government in order to find and implement solutions to mitigate or adapt to climate change.
    [Show full text]