Mr. Shahab Zuberi Appointed Chairman of APNS Awards Committee, leading a Distinguished Panel of Industry Experts

Karachi, June 07, 2023 (PPI-OT): The President, Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani and the Secretary General, Sarmad Ali of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society have nominated Mr. Shahab Zuberi to head the Awards Committee of the APNS as Chairman.

APNS Awards Committee

Mr. Shahab Zuberi, Daily Business Recorder, Chairman and Mr. Adnan Faisal, Monthly Brands, Vice Chairman, whereas the following are nominated as members:

Mr. S.M. Munir Jilani, Daily Paigham, Mr. Khurram Hussain, Daily Dawn, Mr. Irfan Athar, Daily Tijarat, Mr. Mohsin Bilal, Daily Ausaf, Mr. Umer Mujib Shami, Daily Pakistan, Mr. Bilal Mahmood, Daily Nawa-i-Waqt, Mr. Mohsin Seyal, Daily Aftab, Ms. Uzma Zia Rizvi, Daily Jang and Mr. Faisal Zahid Malik, Daily Pakistan Observer.

For more information, contact:

All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS)

32, Farid Chamber Abdullah Haroon Road,

Karachi Post Code 74400

Tel: +92-21-5671256, +92-21-5671314

Fax: +92-21-5671310

E-mail: apns@apns.com.pk

URL: www.apns.com.pk

SEED Ventures Launches “What’s the Alternative”: Inspiring Greener Lifestyles

Karachi, June 07, 2023 (PPI-OT): SEED Ventures is pleased to announce the launch of “What’s the Alternative” (WTA), an online platform that empowers individuals to embrace greener living for a better planet and improved well-being. The platform, now live at www.whatsthealternative.pk, seeks to promote sustainability; with regards to our individual and collective choices and the impact they have on the environment, our wellbeing and lifestyles. “What’s the Alternative” is an initiative by SEED Ventures aiming to question, raise awareness, spark debate and provide practical solutions to foster sustainability by focusing on the need for alternatives to harmful practices across three core areas of our lives that are indelibly linked to sustainability: the environment, wellness, and lifestyle.

The platform focuses on raising awareness about pressing environmental issues and raises questions on steps we can take in our individual and collective lives to mitigate climate change, reduce waste, conserve resources, and safeguard biodiversity. The platform also acknowledges that well-being encompasses physical health, mental equilibrium, and emotional harmony, and invites individuals to explore alternative approaches to self-care, providing insights and resources on mindfulness techniques, natural remedies, and holistic practices, while also encouraging people to make sustainable choices in daily life: from eco-friendly fashion to responsible travel and ethical consumption, WTA offers ideas and inspiration to embrace sustainable alternatives.

Ms. Shaista Ayesha, CEO of SEED Ventures, emphasizes the urgency of incorporating sustainability into our goals: “Current times require that we as citizens, consumers, and community members incorporate sustainability as an integral part of our long-term and short-term goals. This is no longer a choice – it is a necessity.” With “What’s the Alternative,” SEED Ventures aims to collaborate with businesses and individuals, fostering dialogue around green living. The platform encourages questioning norms and exploring innovative approaches for a harmonious coexistence with the planet.

Join the movement towards a sustainable world. Visit “What’s the Alternative” today at www.whatsthealternative.pk. Stay connected on Instagram (@wta.pk), Twitter (@alternative), Facebook (@whatsthealternative) and LinkedIn (@Whatsthealternative). Share your journey using the official hashtags #Whatsthealternative, #WTA, and #Sustainability.

For more information, contact:

SEED Ventures

D-206, Block 5, KDA Scheme 5,

Kehkashan Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan

Tel: +92-21-35148241-43

Fax: +92-21-35148244

Website: http://seedventures.org

66% Pakistanis think it is not possible for a business to be successful without taking bribes: Gallup and Gilani Pakistan

Islamabad, June 07, 2023 (PPI-OT): According to a survey conducted by Gallup and Gilani Pakistan, 66% Pakistanis think it is not possible for a business to be successful without taking bribes.

A nationally representative sample of adult men and women from across the country, was asked the question “Do you think it is possible for a business person to be successful without taking bribes?” In response, 66% said not possible, 13% said it is possible, 10% said it is somewhat possible, and 11% said that they did not know or did not answer.

Question: “Do you think it is possible for a business person to be successful without taking bribes?”

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