Day: December 14, 2021

Lahore, December 14, 2021 (PPI-OT): Inspector General of Police Punjab Rao Sardar Ali Khan has said that maintaining conducive atmosphere of law and order in the society and providing compatible environment for business activities is the primary responsibility of Punjab Police which will be ensured in all cases.

He said that the doors of my office are always open for the business community. In case of any problem or complaint, any businessman can visit me while I myself will be in close touch with the business community. He directed RPOs and DPOs to listen directly to problems of traders’ organizations in their districts and ensure priority measures for their redressal.

IG Punjab said that if there is a complaint of harassment of a businessman or trader, strict action would be taken immediately and no negligence or irresponsibility would be tolerated. Rao Sardar Ali Khan directed CCPO Lahore to hold regular meetings with business associations of the city and provide them all possible assistance.

IGP also emphasized upon to improve security and traffic management issues in the major markets of the city through effective supervision. He said that traders are a valuable asset and all available resources would be utilized for safety and provision of services to them. He expressed these views during a meeting with a 12-member delegation of Anjuman-e-Tajiran Shah Alam Market Union at the Central Police Office here today. During the meeting, members of Anjuman-e-Tajiran Union and business personalities apprised IG Punjab of their problems.

Talking to the representatives of the business community, IG Punjab said that Punjab Police are taking steps under an effective strategy to maintain an atmosphere of law and order in the society. Patrolling hours of Dolphin, Peru and other patrol forces in sensitive areas are being enhanced whereas action plan has been expedited to curb street crime.

He said that in case of any problem faced by the business community, they should immediately inform local police on 15 and offices of the supervisory officers are also available for their redressal where they would be provided service delivery without any hassle. Members of Anjuman-e-Tajiran Shah Alam Market Union thanked IG Punjab for assuring cooperation.

For more information, contact:
Punjab Police
Punjab Police Computer Bureau,
5th Floor, Central Police Office (CPO),
Punjab, Lahore
Tel: +92-42-99213019, +92-42-99213013
Fax: +92-42-99213012
Email: sapcb@punjabpolice.gov.pk
Website: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk

Canberra, December 14, 2021 (PPI-OT): Pakistan High Commission in Canberra, Australia cordially invites members of Pakistani community in Australia for a monthly Digital Interaction with High Commissioner, H.E. Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri through a Zoom link on Wednesday, 22 December 2021 at 04:00 PM.

The objective of the meeting to provide opportunity to the members of Pakistani diaspora to raise any issues, provide feedback and submit complaints if any concerning the functioning of the High Commission for Pakistan in Canberra and Consulates in Sydney and Melbourne.

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A Zoom link will be shared on email address provided for joining the meeting on given date and time.

For more information, contact:
High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra
Postal Address: P.O Box 7130, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
Physical Address: 4 Perth Avenue, Yarralumla, ACT 2600 (Australia)
Tel: +61-2-62731114
Fax: +61-2-62731199
Email: phc@pakistan.org.au
Website: https://www.pakistan.org.au/

Islamabad, December 14, 2021 (PPI-OT): With the aim to bring unbanked population into formal banking services, the Asaan Mobile Account (AMA) scheme was formally launched, through joint efforts of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), on 13th December 2021 in a ceremony held at SBP Headquarters, Karachi.

Governor SBP, Dr. Reza Baqir and Member (Finance) PTA, Mr. Muhammad Naveed were present at the launching event. Virtually addressing the ceremony, Chairman PTA, Maj General Amir Azeem Bajwa (R) said that with the launch of National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS), Government of Pakistan remains committed to strengthen the digital eco system for payments and financial inclusion in Pakistan.

PTA’s role as one of the key implementers of the NFIS resulted in PTA and SBP teaming together for first ever regulatory framework for mobile banking interoperability in 2016. PTA and SBP also worked with relevant stakeholders to facilitate remote digital on-boarding.

Chairman PTA added that this scheme will also play a pivotal role in women’s economic empowerment thereby improving their socio-economic status in the country. He congratulated SBP, commercial banks, Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) and VRG on successfully launching the AMA Scheme. He said that with significant population of Pakistan being unbanked, the AMA Scheme will go a long way, as ubiquitous financial services will now be available and accessible to a huge market of over 187 million biometrically verified SIMs and subscribers.

The AMA scheme was designed with the objective to provide easy, swift, secure and cost-effective channel for accessing financial services with complete interoperability among operators and financial institutions. The scheme powered by a unified USSD platform, allows opening of mobile banking account by dialling a simple code *2262# from any mobile phone (smart or feature phone) using a SIM of any mobile operator and making transactions without the need for internet connectivity. This scheme also has a broader objective of financial inclusion in the country, which is at the heart of all efforts of the government for a growing, stable and documented economy.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations,
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
PTA Headquarters, Sector F- 5/1, Islamabad – 44000, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-2878152
Fax: +92-51- 9219921
Email: pr@pta.gov.pk
Website: https://www.pta.gov.pk

Islamabad, December 14, 2021 (PPI-OT): Telenor Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd has signed renewed license with Pakistan Telecom Authority. The license signing was held at PTA HQs on 10th Dec 2021.The signing was due since 2019.

Renewed License has enhanced terms and conditions for coverage and Quality of Service, as established during the recent Pakistan Spectrum Auction. The license is renewed at a price of USD 449.2 Million for 15 years, out of which Telenor Pakistan has already paid USD 333.64 Million on account of license renewal fee and applicable mark-up.

For more information, contact:
Public Relations,
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
PTA Headquarters, Sector F- 5/1, Islamabad – 44000, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-2878152
Fax: +92-51- 9219921
Email: pr@pta.gov.pk
Website: https://www.pta.gov.pk