Day: February 16, 2023

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3rd International Conference of Political Science on Public Policy and Good Governance in the present era 

Bahawalpur, February 16, 2023 (PPI-OT):The third international conference titled Public Policy and Good Governance in the present era has started under the auspices of the Department of Political Science, Islamia University, Bahawalpur. The conference was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Islamia University Bahawalpur Engineer Professor Dr. Athar Mehboob. On this occasion, Vice Chancellor Bahauddin Zakaria University Multan Professor Dr. Mansoor Akbar Kundi, former Vice Chancellor Bahauddin Zakaria University Multan Professor Dr. Khawaja Alkamah, Director of Faculty of Public Policy Rafa International University Islamabad Dr. Rashid Aftab were specially present.

Prof. Dr. Athar Mehboob said in his address that organizing a conference on the most important topic by the Department of Political Science is a good initiative. He said that the role of academia is very important for good governance which can solve the challenges faced in this regard by formulating principles of governance based on policy. On this occasion, political science and governance experts the presence will inform the faculty and students about the latest developments in the field. Dean Faculty of Social Sciences Professor Dr. Rubina Bhatti said that the subject of governance is of great importance both nationally and globally and has very important implications in social and economic development. Chairman of the Department of Political Science Prof. Dr. Maswar Hussain Bukhari said that 5 international conferences have been organized under the auspices of this department.

On the occasion of this conference, the presence of domestic and foreign delegates and the challenges of governance in the present era, public service delivery, local governments, delays, links in federal units, public policy during the epidemic, regional cooperation and collaboration, gender issues, The importance of innovation in the digital age, human rights, justice and strong institutions are among the most important topics. Dr. Shakeel Akhtar, focal person of the conference, said that good governance is very important for democratic societies nowadays and based on it. Policy is made.

The research papers to be read in this conference will help to address the challenges facing governance in contemporary times. On the first day, Dr. Mehboob Hussain, Chairman of the Department of History and Studies of Pakistan, spoke on the topic of Parliament and National Unity, and Dr. Usman Abu Nigeria spoke on the issues of public policy and governance in multi-ethnic countries.

For more information, contact:
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB)
University Chowk, Gulshan Colony, Bahawalpur,
Punjab – 63100, Pakistan
Tel: +92-62-9250235
Fax: +92-62-9250335
E-mail: info@iub.edu.pk
Website: https://www.iub.edu.pk/

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Punjab University FM Radio Centre marks ‘World Radio Day’ 

Lahore, February 16, 2023 (PPI-OT):Punjab University School of Communication Studies’ FM Radio Centre organized a seminar on ‘Radio and Peace’ to mark World Radio Day at Hameed Nizami Hall. On this occasion, Dean Faculty of Media and Information Studies Prof Dr Khalid Mehmood, Director of School of Communication Studies Prof Dr Nosheena Saleem, Senior Journalist Shahid Malik, Chairperson Department of Development Communication Dr Ayesha Ashfaq, Chairperson Department of Digital Media Prof Dr Savera Shami, RJ Moona Zia, Assistant Professor Dr Muhammad Akram Soomro, Program Manager Radio Center FM 104.6 Muhammad Irshad Chaudhry, Resource Person Wajiha Arif, Masood Malhi and students were present.

In her speech, Ms Moona said that today’s youth does not give importance to radio and think that radio is difficult medium as compared to other media. Shahid Malik said that in Pakistan radio is considered as a backward medium, while in England everyone’s morning starts with listening to radio. He said that the culture of dialogue must be promoted to achieve peace in the country. Dr Khalid Mahmood said that radio has access to places where newspapers cannot reach. He said that Islam teaches peace and radio should be used to establish peace in the society. Dr Akram Soomro said that communication has become very powerful in today’s era; it has a very important role in the 5th generation war. Later, a walk was organized to highlight the importance of radio.

For more information, contact:
Registrar,
University of the Punjab
Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99231102
Fax: +92-42-99231103
E-Mail: registrar@pu.edu.pk
Website: http://pu.edu.pk/

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Economic justice means fairer wealth distribution 

Lahore, February 16, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) held the third Asma Jahangir Memorial lecture today in remembrance of its former chairperson. The lecture was delivered by senior economist Dr Pervez Tahir, who spoke on economic justice in light of Pakistan’s deteriorating economic climate.

Detailing the legal, political and administrative developments in Pakistan’s history, Dr Tahir recalled how founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah had emphasised the need for economic reforms to reduce poverty. However, political instability and successive imprudent financial policies had only led to one economic crisis after another and growing economic disparities, he said.

Despite an emphasis on economic justice in Pakistan’s constitutional and legal framework, the policies required to realise economic justice were not devised. Moreover, the state has failed to allocate sufficient financial resources to alleviate poverty and reduce economic disparity, one of the primary factors behind economic injustice and exploitation in Pakistan.

Dr Tahir recommended that the focus of Pakistan’s budgetary allocations must be pro-people above all; the federal government’s size must also be cut down in conformity with the 18th amendment, with property tax devolved to local government, and the income of large landholders must be made subject to the regular tax regime. Economic justice must be reflected in a fairer distribution of wealth and not merely in the growth of income.

For more information, contact:
Chairperson,
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP)
Aiwan-i-Jamhoor, 107-Tipu Block,
New Garden Town, Lahore-54600
Tel: +92-42-35864994
Fax: +92-42-35883582
Email: hrcp@hrcp-web.org
Website: www.hrcp-web.org

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Injured Mir Hamza replaced with Akif Javed in Karachi Kings squad

Lahore, February 16, 2023 (PPI-OT):Karachi Kings have replaced Mir Hamza with Akif Javed for the remainder HBL Pakistan Super League 8.

Hamza fractured the index figure of his bowler arm in his side’s opening match against Peshawar Zalmi at the National Bank Cricket Arena, played on Tuesday.

The left-arm fast attempted to stop Babar Azam’s straight drive in his follow through on the fourth ball of the second over and the ball ricocheted off his hand onto the non-striker’s stumps that sent Saim Ayub back to the pavilion as he was out of his crease.

He could bowl another eight ball in the match and finished with the match figures of one for 13 in two overs. He had dismissed Mohammad Haris two balls prior to the incident.

In a contest that swung like pendulum, Peshawar Zalmi came out victorious by mere two runs.

Akif Javed has previously been part of Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United squads. The left-arm fast bowler has 33 T20 wickets in 31 matches and bowls at an economy of 8.48.

For more information, contact:
Media Manager,
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 54600, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-5717231-4
Fax: +92-42-5711860
Website: www.pcb.com.pk

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3 in 5 (60%) Pakistanis did not go to see a doctor to get an examination done in the last year: Gallup and Gilani Pakistan 

Islamabad, February 16, 2023 (PPI-OT):According to a survey conducted by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan, 3 in 5 (60%) Pakistanis did not go to see a doctor to get an examination done, in the last year.

A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the country, was asked the following as a follow up question, “Please tell me if during the past twelve months, at any time, if you avoided getting a doctor’s examination? (If yes) what was the main reason for not seeing a doctor?” 60% said that they did not see a doctor, 16% said they avoided seeing a doctor because they didn’t have time to go, 3% said that their reason for not going was finding the process of getting the doctor to examine them difficult, 3% said they avoided getting a doctor’s examination because they were worried about contracting covid from the doctor, 3% said they avoided examination by a doctor due to concerns of impact on national health services while 17% said they avoided going to the doctor due to other reasons.

Question: “Please tell me if during the past twelve months, at any time, if you avoided getting a doctor’s examination? (If yes) what was the main reason for not seeing a doctor?”

For more information, contact:
Head Office,
Gallup Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-8445080
Email: isb@gallup.com.pk, caf@gallup.com.pk
Website: www.gallup.com.pk

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ADDYY, ADDDF EQUITY ALERT: ROSEN, GLOBAL INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages adidas AG Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation – ADDYY, ADDDF

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of adidas AG (OTC: ADDYY, ADDDF) resulting from allegations that adidas may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Adidas securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=12204 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On October 25, 2022, Adidas ended its lucrative business partnership with Kanye West (under which it sold shoes designed by West under the brand name “Yeezy”) as a result of his anti-Semitic rhetoric.

On November 27, 2022, The Wall Street Journal published an article entitled “Adidas Top Executives Discussed Risk of Staff’s ‘Direct Exposure’ to Kanye West Years Ago.” According to the article, as early as 2018, adidas executives discussed ending the business partnership with West as a result of his behavior. Reportedly adidas feared continuing the relationship with West, as they feared it could “blow up” at any moment. The article added that West made anti-Semitic statements in front of adidas staff, and that he told adidas staff that he was considering naming an album after Adolf Hitler.

On February 9, 2023 adidas announced that “while the company continues to review future options for the utilization of its Yeezy inventory, this guidance already accounts for the significant adverse impact from not selling the existing stock. This would lower revenues by around € 1.2 billion and operating profit by around € 500 million this year.” Further, “should the company irrevocably decide not to repurpose any of the existing Yeezy product going forward, this would result in the write-off of the existing Yeezy inventory and would lower the company’s operating profit by an additional € 500 million this year. In addition, adidas expects one-off costs of up to € 200 million in 2023. These costs are part of a strategic review the company is currently conducting aimed at reigniting profitable growth as of 2024. If all these effects were to materialize, the company would expect to report an operating loss of € 700 million in 2023.” adidas’ CEO stated, “[t]he numbers speak for themselves. We are currently not performing the way we should[.]”

As a result of these adverse disclosures the price of Adidas securities have fallen, damaging investors.

A class action lawsuit is being prepared by The Rosen Law Firm. Please go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=12204 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com to join the prospective case.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

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