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March 9, 2022

Japan-Southwest Asia Exchange Year 2022 Webinar

Islamabad, March 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):“Japan and South Asia relations: Toward the more inclusive and sustainable future”

This year, Japan celebrates the anniversaries with the seven countries in South Asia. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan has designated 2022 as “Japan-Southwest Asia Exchange Year” with the aim of taking Japan’s relations with the countries of Southwest Asia to new heights.

https://www.mofa.go.jp/s_sa/sw/page24e_000326.html

The Ministry takes this opportunity to organize a webinar titled “Japan-South Asia relations: Toward the more inclusive and sustainable future” to discuss and think the relations between Japan and South Asia in coming years, with the participation of the panelists from the 7 countries in South Asia.

Two Pakistani panelists also participate the webinar.

Date: Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Time: JST 15:00-17:30+, Pakistan: 11:00-13:30+

Language: English (English-Japanese simultaneous interpretation available for Japanese audience)

Registration required: https://forms.gle/V6S6oGdCxsCsWn4d8

Closing date for registration: Sunday, 8:00pm on 13 March 2022 (PST)

Webinar URL will be sent to the registered e-mail address by the previous day of the webinar. In case the URL would not be received, please check the junk mail box.

Programme

Opening of the webinar

Welcome Remarks (Video message) by Mr. HONDA Taro, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan

Session 1: Japan-South Asia relations: past, present, and future

Moderator:

Ms. MURAYAMA Mayumi, Executive Vice-President, Institute of Developing Economies (IDE-JETRO)

Panelists

Bangladesh: Dr. Delwar Hossain, Director, East Asia Center, University of Dhaka

Bhutan: Hon. Dasho Karma Ura, President, Centre for Bhutan Studies and GNH Studies

India: Prof. Srabani Roychoudhury, Centre for East Asian Studies, JNU

Maldives: Mr. Ibrahim Hood, Secretary, Foreign Relations, The President’s Office

Nepal: Ms. Amira Dali, President, Love Green Nepal

Pakistan: Mr. Qamar Abbas Cheema, Lecturer, National University of Modern Languages

Sri Lanka: Senior Professor H.D. Karunaratne, University of Colombo

Session 2: Japan-South Asia: joint action for the future

Moderator: Prof. ISAKA Riho, the University of Tokyo

Panelists

Sri Lanka: Ms. Shayari De Silva, Curator, Art and Archival Collections, Geoffery Bawa Trust

Pakistan: Mr. Rehan Adamjee, Deputy Director, Strategy, Planning and Growth, Vital Pakistan

Nepal: Mr. Bhushan Dahal, Executive Director, Kids of Kathmandu

Maldives: Ms. Fathmath Fazleena Fakir, Managing Director, Business Center Corporation Limited

India: Dr. Titli Basu, Associate Fellow, East Asia Centre, IDSA

Bhutan: Hon. Phuntsho Rapten, Member, National Council

Bangladesh: Mr. Tahsan Khan, Singer-songwriter and actor

Wrap-up of the webinar by Prof. HORIMOTO Takenori, Visiting Professor, Gifu Women’s University
Closing of the webinar

For more information, contact:
Embassy of Japan in Pakistan
53-70, Ramna 5/4, Diplomatic Enclave 1,
Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-9072500
Fax: +92-51-9072352
Email: culture@ib.mofa.go.jp
Website: http://www.pk.emb-japan.go.jp

March 9, 2022

An Inauguration Ceremony for The Project for Installation of Weather Surveillance Radar at Karachi

Islamabad, March 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):An inauguration ceremony for “the Project for Installation of Weather Surveillance Radar at Karachi”, funded by Japan, was held with Mr. ISOMURA Toshikazu, Consul General, Japan Consulate office Karachi, Mr. FURUTA Shigeki, Chief Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Pakistan Office, H.E Mr. Ghulam Sarwar Khan, Federal Minister for Aviation and Mr. Sahibzada Khan, Director General, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD).

In this project, a new Weather Surveillance Radar was installed in Karachi at an approximate total cost of JPY 1.95 billion (approx. USD 17.71 Million) with the Japanese grant assistance. The radar has been operational since April 2021. Japan supported the installation of four (4) radars in Pakistan. This Karachi radar covers the southern part, for a radius of 450 km.

With all the radars provided in Karachi, Islamabad, Multan (to be installed), and Sukkur (to be installed), the surveillance systems will cover more than 80% of the areas of Pakistan. The radars will be used for short-term weather forecasts, including monitoring thunderstorms and other atmospheric phenomena in the four provinces.

These state-of-the-art radar systems would enable Pakistan to effectively assess the probability of precipitation around the clock. They will result in a more accurate weather forecast, delivering early warning in a timely manner.

“30 years ago, Japan supported the previous Karachi radar project with enthusiasm and I am excited to build on our effort to assist the disaster risk management in Pakistan. “, said Mr. ISOMURA Toshikazu, Consul General of Japan in Karachi. “I hope that the project enables Pakistan to forecast weather more accurately and contribute to the disaster resilience in Pakistan.”, said Mr. FURUTA Shigeki, Chief Representative, JICA Pakistan Office.

Pakistan has a high frequency of natural disasters such as floods, landslides, cyclones, and earthquakes. Quite notably, every year, Pakistan experiences heavy damages to the large parts of the country due to floods triggered by heavy rains during the monsoon season. The Government of Japan and JICA will continue to assist the disaster risk management initiatives of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

March 9, 2022

Chief Minister Punjab condemns Sibbi blast

Lahore, March 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has condemned the Sibbi blast and expressed grief over the loss of precious human lives. He prayed for a speedy recovery of the injured and said that the Punjab government shares the grief of the bereaved families.

For more information, contact:
Office of the Chief Minister of Punjab
Government of the Punjab
8-Club Road, GOR-I, Lahore, Pakistan
Tel: +92-42-99205562-3
Fax: +92-42-99205561
Website: https://cm.punjab.gov.pk/

March 9, 2022

Prime Minister enjoys full support of assembly members and failure of no-trust move is written on the wall: Chief Minister Punjab

Lahore, March 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has come into action owing to no trust motion. Usman Buzdar met with Members National Assembly in Islamabad. Those calling on CM included Chief Whip Malik Amir Dogar, Makhdoom Syed Sami ul Hassan Gillani, Dr. Muhammad Afzal Dhandla and Ghulam Bibi Bharwana.

Matters pertaining to the political situation in the country, foiling the no confidence motion of the opposition and chalking out future line of action came under discussion. Members National Assembly reposed their full trust in PM Imran Khan and CM Usman Buzdar during the meeting. CM while expressing his views on this occasion vowed that we would collectively counter the no-trust motion of the opposition.

We are all united and would remain so in future as well, he added. He emphasized that the propaganda being launched by the opposition cannot create anarchy among our ranks. CM disclosed that the opposition lacks full number of members for moving no-trust motion. He maintained that Prime Minister Imran Khan was confident earlier and is brimming with confidence even today. He underscored that those moving no trust motion do not trust one another.

CM stated that Prime Minister Imran Khan enjoys utmost support of all assembly members and will continue to enjoy such support in future. Usman Buzdar highlighted that the failure of the no-confidence motion is written on the wall and vowed that the PTI government would complete its five years tenure. CM emphatically remarked that the masses would elect Imran Khan as Prime Minister for the next five years tenure as well.

March 9, 2022

Chief Minister Punjab message on international women’s day

Lahore, March 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that respect and honour of women was an integral part of socio-cultural and religious norms of the Pakistani society adding that the West can’t imagine the abundance of rights enjoyed by women in Islam.

In his message, the CM maintained that Almighty Allah has given tremendous respect and honour to the women in their different roles as mother, daughter or sister. It is sanguine that the Pakistani woman is talented, hard-working and has proved her mettle in different spheres of life. Her role is praiseworthy and the dream of development could not be materialized without empowering the women community, he added.

The CM regretted that no positive step was adopted by the previous governments to include women in the development process and asserted that the incumbent government was committed to providing opportunities for women’s development. The PTI-led government has provided ample opportunities to women to move forward as it is a beneficial investment to develop an enlightened society by providing resources for women’s empowerment, he said.

The CM pointed out that the women quota in government jobs has been increased from 5% to 15% along with further age relaxation of three years. This day demands that every possible step should be taken to help include women in a development process along with their encouragement to excel in life, the CM concluded.

March 9, 2022

The government would firmly deal with the no-confidence stunt: Usman Buzdar

Lahore, March 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that those who sow the seeds of hypocrisy would have to untie the knots with their teeth. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the CM remarked that there would be enough time for politics in future as agitational politics is detrimental to national unity now. The government would firmly deal with the no-confidence stunt, he commented.

Those who dream during the day and conspire at night always fail, he argued. On one side, there is a bunch of corrupt politicians and on the other side; there is a visionary and fearless leader like PM Imran Khan who could take Pakistan forward. The government would continue to compete with the corrupt mafia, he concluded.

March 9, 2022

Chief Minister Punjab condoles loss of lives

Lahore, March 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has expressed a deep sense of sorrow over the loss of lives in a road accident near Taxila and extended sympathies to the bereaved heirs. He has also sought a report from the administration.

March 9, 2022

Chief Minister Punjab seeks report from IG Police

Lahore, March 09, 2022 (PPI-OT):Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has sought a report from IG police about the murder of a 3-year-old boy after abduction in Feroze wala and directed that immediate arrest of the accused be ensured. Justice should be provided to the bereaved family at all cost, he stressed.