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PR No. 349 The special envoy of United Nations for assistance of Pakistan, H.E Mr. Jean-Maurice Rapit has assured full financial support to Pakistan for the modernization and promotion of religious education in the country. He said that United Nations would pursue the Friends of Pakistan to mobilize their resources for setting up educational institutions in Pakistan to provide vocational training free of cost to the Children, in order to equip them with modern education along with religious education and observed that this would help creating attractiveness in seeking knowledge to enable them to get better opportunities for employment. The Envoy made these commitments in a meeting with Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Syed Hamid Saeed Kazmi who called on him here Wednesday. They discussed the causes of the current wave of terrorism and debated on the ways and means to facilitate Pakistan to handle the situation in the troubled areas of Pakistan. The Minister informed the UN envoy about the causes of the prevailing state of affairs, adding that poverty and economic situation are the prime reasons to compel the poor parents to send their children to the religious madrasas for getting free education where students are taught only traditional education and children are deprived of technical and modern skilled education. He viewed that UN should extend its assistance for establishment of vocational training centers in Pakistan to provide skilled education to the children of poor families free of cost, which would help minimizing the militancy in the region. He apprised the envoy that Pakistan is front line partner in war on terror and suffered a lot in this regards. He pledged to continue the war till elimination of terrorists in the country. He urged upon World Community to come forward to helping Pakistan for eradication of militancy in the region. He also lauded the efforts of UN in extending support for earth quack affected areas and rehabilitation of IDPs of Sawat/Malakand and hoped for continuation of financial assistance to Pakistan in establishment of vocational centers to promote the education in religious institutions. Mr. Rapit agreed and appreciated the proposal of the Minister and asked for preparation of feasibility report of the Pilot Project of the vocational Centers for submission to the Envoy in his next visit of Pakistan in last week of March this year. He assured the Minister that UN would assist Pakistan and international community in responding to the present humanitarian recovery and reconstruction needs relating to the country’s displacement crises. In this effort the special envoy, the Resident Coordinator and the Humanitarian Coordinator will work closely together,
PR No. 350 Minister for Finance and Planning, Mr. Shaukat Tareen has said that Pakistan’s success depends on how best the country can turn the Demographic Bulge into Demographic Dividend by investing in the new generation. He was chairing a seminar organized by the Planning Commission on Demographic Transition here in Islamabad today. Dr. Ishfaq Ahmad, Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission welcomed the participants and highlighted the importance of the seminar. He stated that the seminar is timely and Planning Commission will ensure that the policy recommendations to be emerged are to be incorporated into the 10th Five Year Plan (2010-15) which is being formulated. The seminar aimed at bringing to limelight the issue of demographic transition in which Pakistan is currently passing through since 1990s. During transition, dependency on working age population decreases. With increased size of workforce, higher savings and investment accrue that brings prosperity at household and national levels. Top policy makers, development partners and representatives of the civil society attended the seminar. Key note address was delivered by Mr. Shaukat Tareen. Distinguished Prof. Gavin W. Jones from Singapore National University, Mr. David Martin, Country Director, British Council, Mr. Nazar Hussain Mahar, Secretary Youth Affairs and Dr. S.M. Younus Jafri, Advisor Economic Planning from Planning Commission presented their views on various aspects of demographic transition. Finance Minister said our success depends on how best we can turn the demographic bulge into demographic dividend by investing in the new generation. He further stated that benefits of demographic transition will be reaped by ensuring that required level of social sector investment is made and through better institution and governance, higher investment would translate into development of human capital and productive absorption of youth in labor market. Expenditure on health and education alone will be enhanced from 2.5 per cent to 7 per cent of GDP by 2015. More resources will be committed for education in the rural areas as well as for generation of employment opportunities particularly for female population, he added. Prof. Gavin Jones emphasized on learning lessons from the East Asian nations. These countries had successfully managed the demographic transition which had contributed more than one third to their “economic miracle”. He pointed out that as Pakistan’s entry into the “demographic dividend” phase has been significantly delayed, it should focus on two things. First ensure that human capital entering the working age in a large number contributes to higher productivity in the economy. Secondly, ensure that the job opportunities increase rapidly enough to absorb them in the productive employment. He also stressed upon the role of supportive policies and institutions to maximize the benefits of a demographic dividend. Mr. David Martin presented the findings of the British Council’s Report on “Pakistan: The Next Generation”. He pointed out that half of the Pakistani children go to primary schools but only one third to secondary schools. Pakistan with GDP per capita at $1,000 is just a middle income country. Youth is determined to play its part in building a brighter future. The next generation is emerging as a powerful force for change. The need is to harness its energy to overcome future challenges, he said. Secretary Youth Affairs, Mr. Nazar Hussain Mahar pointed out that we have to reduce fertility by removing the obstacles to preventive measures and be on the trajectory for reaching replacement fertility in the near future. Primary and secondary school enrollment has to be enhanced by ensuring access and quality of education. To make the people employable, larger resources are to be committed and quality certification is to be introduced for vocational and technical education. This will also enhance employment opportunities for youth especially females for productive and decent employment. Dr. Younus Jafri while concluding the seminar stated that demographic transition alone does not automatically result in reaping the benefit of demographic dividend. Appropriate policies, supporting institutions and right choices of resource allocation in favor of human resource and skills development are required to reap the benefit of demographic dividend.
PR No. 351 Federal Environment Minister, Hamidullah Jan Afridi here Thursday met the Executive Director, UNEP, Mr. Achim Steiner and discussed with him steps for enhancing cooperation between Pakistan and UNEP. He also shared with him efforts made by Pakistan in the field of environmental protection, says a press release received here today. The Minister stressed the need for establishment of the UNEP office in Pakistan which he said was necessary for improved coordination with UNEP. The Minister also informed the Executive Director that Pakistan had taken several steps to create synergy among various chemicals/waste related treaties i.e Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions. He said that the Joint Secretary (IC), Ministry of Environment, was the Designated National Authority (DNA) to deal with conventions on chemicals and waste. He also said that an MEAS (Multilateral Environmental Agreements Secretariat) had also been established that provided overall technical support to fourteen international conventions and protocols to which Pakistan was a party including Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions. The Minister also informed the Executive Director that Ministry of Environment was in the process of establishing a Centre of Excellence for environmentally sound management of chemicals and waste as part of the MEAS. The Minister reiterated that Pakistan had put forth a proposal on e-waste management to UNEP under the Basel Convention and would appreciate a proper response. He desired support from the Executive Director in combating the environment-related problems and realizing UNEP presence in Pakistan. He particularly mentioned need for UNEP support in capacity building of MEAS and the Chemical Management Centre. The Executive Director appreciated Pakistan’s contribution to global efforts for environmental protection, eco system management, bio safety and synergy among various conventions. He agreed that opening of UNEP office in Pakistan was need of the hour and assured that steps in this direction would be taken soon. He also assured to provide all possible assistance for the purpose of institutional capacity building encompassing the fields of chemicals/waste management, biodiversity, promotion of green economy and sustainable development. The Minister on this occasion was accompanied by members of the visiting Pakistani delegation attending the UNEP Governing Council/Ministerial Forum which included Joint Secretary (IC), Mr. Abid Ali, Head of Multilateral Environmental Agreements Secretariat (MEAS) Mr. Zaheer Gilani, Deputy Project Manager, MEAS, Mr. Noor-ul-Hadi, Ministry of Environment and Press & Culture Attaché, Pakistan Mission Jakarta Mr. Saeed Javed. The delegation also attended the extraordinary meetings of the conferences of parties(Excops) of Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions held in Bali from 22-24 February, 2010. Earlier today, the Minister for Environment, Mr. Hamidullah Jan Afridi chaired the special Ministerial roundtable on “Green Economy”. In his address on the occasion, the Minister said that “business as usual” and current economic system was largely based on unconstrained consumption of natural resources. This trend was not sustainable in the long run as it posed risks to the environment, endangered economic prosperity and threatened the well being of the future generations. He said that for the present generation the challenge was to stem this negative trend and forge a green economic transition which could ensure that economic activities resulted in improved human well being. It was also to be ensured that economic activities did not expose future generations to significant environmental hazards and ultimately, food insecurity. The roundtable was attended by Ministers, senior experts and officials from over fifty countries. The consensus view expressed by various participants was that green economy augured well for the future of the world. The participants representing developing countries however emphasized the rich and developed countries had a moral obligation to support the underdeveloped nations in terms of seeking green technologies and finances. It may be mentioned here that green economy envisages minimization of resource use for production and recycling of waste material to produce useful products. It also emphasizes sustainable production and consumption practices.
PR No. 352 Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit-Baltistan, Mian Manzoor Ahmad Wattoo has said that the Kashmir issue is the oldest dispute in the history of World. Pakistan and India have fought three wars because of this issue which caused socio-economic backwardness for the countries. Now the both countries are nuclear powers and can not afford any such misadventure, Wattoo said. All the ways leading to peace pass through Kashmir. There would be no durable peace in the region even in Afghanistan and Palestine unless the issue of Kashmir not resolved. If the international community did not resolve the issue on the priority basis there might begin another war in the region. Kashmir holds a distinct historical status and it is the second oldest state in the World. The Kashmiri have been striving for the independence for a long time. They have given up the “Gun Culture” in the wake of international scenario and preferred negotiations. Therefore, it is responsibility of international community to take concrete steps for the resolution of Kashmir issue, so that, there could be durable peace in the region, Wattoo said.
PR No. 353 A four member delegation of Uhde Company of Germany called on Mir Hazar Khan Bijarani, Federal Minister for Industries & Production here today. The purpose of Uhde’s visit to this Ministry was to discuss alternative options in place of gas availability for the proposed fertilizer plants to be established in the country to make up for the urea shortfall. At present Government of Pakistan is spending a huge foreign exchange for the import of fertilizers i.e. Urea and DAP which is expected to increase further in the coming years. Uhde GmbH, Germany gave a brief account of fertilizer plants setup so far by them all over the world and working successfully. The company offered their services/ Technical know how for the new plants. The Minister for Industries & Production thanked the delegation for their visit to Pakistan and asked the Uhde delegation to give information about options other than gas i.e. Gasification of Coal for use as feed stock in place of natural gas. The Uhde Germany committed that their company delegation will visit again very soon and provide required information about gasification of coal.
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No. 354 In a meeting of the Board of Governors of Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) held here today, under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis, Dr. Farooq Sattar, it was decided to establish a polytrade school in Karachi. The school will provide vocational education, particularly in the field of health and construction sectors, to the intending Pakistani emigrants, so that these emigrants may get better overseas employment opportunities with better perks and privileges. The meeting also decided to establish an OPF Public School in Gwader to provide quality education to the families of overseas Pakistanis residing in Gwader. Moreover, keeping in view the prevailing price hike and inflation, the meeting decided to enhance the medical allowance of all the employees of OPF educational institutes that would incur a financial impact of Rs. 3 million (Rupees three million) per annum. The board decided in the meeting to enhance the incentives for the Foreign Exchange Remittance Cardholder overseas Pakistanis. The meeting also declared the post of Managing Director of OPF equivalent to M -1 scale and approved the creation of a post of Deputy Managing Director and a post of Executive Director. MS/wh
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No. 355 Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Hamid Saeed Kazmi has called upon youths to follow life style of Holy Prophet (PBUH) to overcome their problems. He said that Muslims were blessed with love of the Prophet (PBUH) and stressed the need that Muslims should abide by the teachings of the Prophet (PBUH) and take the guidance from his life. The prophet (PBUH) is roll model for the whole humanity for all the time, he added. He said this while addressing in the prize ceremony of speech contest amongst Boys and Rover Scouts on the subject, “life of Prophet Is beacon light for main kind”, organized by Pakistan Boys Scouts Association in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi here on Thursday. The minister was of the view that the true affection and love with the Holy Prophet (PBUH) is the only remedy and path for the Muslims to regain their best glory in the comity of nation. While touching upon various aspects of life of Holy Prophet (PBUH), the minister emphasized the need for Muslims to adopt qualities of character that were exemplified by the Holy Prophet (PBUH). He deplored that today Muslims were not focusing on character building in the light of teachings of Holy Prophet (PBUH) and expressed the hope that Muslim would realize to cope with prevailing problem of extremism and terrorism by taking guidance from the life of Holy Prophet (PBUH). He urged the Muslims to set a side all their differences by following truthfully and sincerely the teachings of Islam to revive the soft image of Islam which has been damaged by the extremists in the name of so-called jehad. He lauded the efforts of Pakistan Scout to establish FATA Scouts Association and hoped that this would create a healthy activities as well as help to minimize the militancy trend in the tribal areas. He also assured his full support for the promotion of scouts activities in the country. At the end he gave away shields and prize certificates to the three winners each of Boys and Rover Scouts for best speakers on the subject. The National Secretary of Pakistan Boy Scouts Association, Col® Hashmat Abbas highlighted the mission of the association, adding that PBSA mission is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the scout promise and law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in scout. He thanked the minister for extending his support with the association. AJM/wh
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No. 356 Maldives intends to share Pakistan’s privatisation experience in the field of education, health and tourism. Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam High Commissioner of Maldives to Pakistan stated this during her meeting with Senator Waqar Ahmed Khan Federal Minister for Privatisation here today. Senator Waqar Ahmed Khan briefed the High Commissioner regarding the Privatisation Program of Pakistan and the modes adopted to execute it in the past. He also explained new concept of Public Private Partnership (PPP). “We are in the process of the restructuring of our transactions in the Oil & Gas, Energy and Transport sectors to offer them through a fair and transparent process by providing level playing field to both local and foreign potential and professional business groups for improving the performance, efficiency and production of State Owned Entities”, he said. He said that Maldives could become hub for interacting with the business groups of Middle East and Far East countries by holding Conferences. Pakistan’s Privatisation Program dealt with the Brown field projects while Green field projects were also open for the private sector in almost all the areas, he added. Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam High Commissioner of Maldives informed the Minister that Maldives was in the process of bringing in fresh investments for building, schools, hospitals and developing new tourist resorts through private sector. The Envoy also discussed the matters beneficial to both the countries and to further improve the existing bilateral relations. Mr. Shahab Khawaja Federal Secretary Ministry of Privatisation was also present during the meeting. TP/wh
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No. 357 Air Marshall Imam Sufaat, S.IP Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff received Ambassador Sanaullah in his office at Air Headquarters and discussed prospects for further cooperation between the Air Forces of Indonesia and Pakistan, says a press release received from Jakarta here today. Ambassador Sanaullah specifically sought his intercession to resolve the maintenance problem of CN-325 air crafts purchased from Indonesia in 2004. He also emphasized the need for more frequent exchanges in areas of training, simulators and flight safety. He invited Air Marshal Imam Sufaat to lead a delegation to participate in the Defence Exhibition & Seminar IDEAS-2010 to be held from December 6-10, 2010 at Expo Centre in Karachi, Pakistan. He expressed the hope that the Indonesian Air Force would receive the Pakistan Air War College team in Jakarta in May 2010 as another mark of Pakistan’s interest to exchange expertise with Indonesia. Recalling the historical relations between the two countries and their Air Forces, Air Marshall Imam Sufaat reassured the Ambassador that efforts would be made to train Pakistani technicians so that they may maintain CN-325 air crafts. He also agreed in principle to participate in the Defence Exhibition & Seminar IDEAS-2010. He appreciated that the exhibition would display entire range of Pakistani military products with military echelon and the decision makers present there to oversee collaboration. He added that it would be useful to sense understanding of the technical capability of Pakistan and its usefulness for Indonesian Armed Forces. SJ/wh
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The federal government when took over two year before had asked the KESC to invest in the company and install new power plants to bridge the gap between demand and supply. Federal Minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervfez Ashraf hold number of meetings with KESC administration and its owners and asked to fulfill its commitment and set up their own power plants. The government facilitated the company to establish the Korangi power plant. The addition will be made through Combined Cycle Power Plant, located in Korangi, owned and operated by the KESC. The plant will be run by both furnace oil as well as natural gas, subject to availability of either. Minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervez Ashraf said in this occasion that power was lifeline for development and the government was focusing on this sector on priority bases. Karachi being the economic and commercial hub of the country was playing a very special role in industrial growth and economic boom overall, he said. This is the fourth power plant being inaugurated by this government. Three plants were inaugurated in Punjab for Pepco system. Korangi power plant will exclusively for supply of power to Karachi. Government is utilizing all the resources to overcome the power crisis. He said that new IPPs of 1000 MW will be added in the national grid by June next. The consumers will observe a better summer this year as compared to the previous year, he added. The theft of electricity and nonpayment of dues were the biggest reason for all the power utilities. Theft or nonpayment resulted in lack of resources, which affect investment in the system, he added. TA/wh
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No. 359 Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that joint & concentrated efforts of different departments are equally important to control the population explosion. She made these remarks, while giving a briefing to the cabinet here in Islamabad. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani. She further said, these joint efforts are important to control population increase for speeding up the process of meeting Pakistan as a prosperous & progressive state and strong linkages between all stakeholders are being revitalized by increasing cooperation between Ministry of Population Welfare, Health, Social Welfare, Women & Youth Affairs”. She further apprised the meeting the Peoples Party Government has always been sensitive to the issue of Population. The correct spirit of Draft Population Policy inspired by the vision of Late Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed. She expressed that a strong political support to key to the success for any public policy. She reiterated that all segment of society has to plays a role in population stabilization under the public partnership, civil society organizations, Media, Academic & Corporate has to embarrass population first stages to achieve the desired result. Cabinet endorsed all possible support for achieving all objectives of up coming population policy. This leads to convert the vision of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto into reality. KS/wh
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No. 360 The Minister for Population appreciated the past support provided by the British Council for the Youth education and employment in Pakistan. Pakistan is country of young people. We are in process of preparing new Population Policy which will be shared with British Council. Ministry of Population Welfare is offering pre-marriage counseling and awareness program to involve youth so that could became educated and skilled for economic development of the country. Ministry is starting a helpline for youth which will be round the clock. Strategies are under consideration of the Government to engage rural youth for healthy activities including sports, education and also focusing on employment generation. The Minster for Population Welfare Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan reiterated that we have to fight for the rights of our youth so that this human resource is converted as an asset for the country. Female entrepreneurship in rural areas will be encouraged in order to engage them in labour force. Since half of our population is female therefore the government is giving priority to economic generating activities for women and it would lead to their empowerment as in other Regional and Muslim countries. Minister also mentioned that poverty is directly related to low literacy and therefore high fertility. The MoPW is taking Imams and Khateebs on board to involve them to promote Family Planning Programme remaining within Islamic code of ethics. MoPW is also engaging Media to play its role in social corporate responsibility to raise awareness among the masses on the advantages of small family norms. The British Council thanks the Minster for giving them an opportunity to meet and discuss population related issues including Youth. They also briefed Minster on the publication of British Council Pakistan: The Next Generation which highlights the voice of the youth .The report is a landmark based on Research and data collection put together by the youth of the country, researchers and eminent Pakistanis. The report forecasts Pakistan’s prospects over the next 20 years and identifies the most pressing long term challenges of Population explosion, untapped demographic potential, resource scarcity, social turmoil and country’s growing isolation. The report also highlights that the next generation wants to change and to help the nation which is tired of poverty and hunger. The young generation living in cities and rural areas are ready to take the responsibility for deciding their own future is eager and make themselves useful citizens for economic development. KS.wh
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No. 361 Gas Development Surcharge of 120 billion will be paid to Balochistan Province at the rate of Rs. 10 billion per year, over a period of 12 year. This was informed here today to Secretaries Committee meeting held under the Chairmanship of Secretary Establishment, Mr. Ismael Qureshi. The meeting was convened under the directive of the Prime Minister to review the implementation status of Aghaz-Haqooq-e-Baluchsitan. The meeting concluded that 12 policies proposals regarding Aghaz-e-Haqooq-Balochistan have been fully implemented, 29 are at advanced stages of implementation while considerable progress has been made towards the implementation of another 20 proposals. The meeting was informed that the formula for GDS and Royalty has been rationalized, as a result of which, the GDS due to Balochistan based on the new mechanism shall be worked out, and an amount subject to a maximum of Rs. 10 billion shall be paid by the Federal Government in 5 years commencing from Fiscal Year 2010-11. In another major development, well head prices have been equalized across the country as result of which Rs. 10 billion could be available every year to Balochistan Government. All these facilities will be in addition to the new NFC award (for which Balochistan Government shall be now getting approximately Rs. 100 billion every year, up from the existing Rs. 40 billion). Important developments have been made in the areas of employment, 25,000 new jobs have been created; out of this, 5,000 jobs for graduates have been created in the provincial government and will be funded by the federal government, approximately 15,000 persons will be accommodated under the internship programme (for which age and education criteria has been relaxed for Balochistan province), and another 5,000 jobs have been identified in the departments and corporations of the Federal Government for Balochistan. Additionally, in the recruitment for Coast Guards and FC, the criteria have been relaxed for the province of Balochistan, in terms of length of service and educational requirements. Finance Division has sanctioned release of Rs. 1 billion funds due to Balochistan on account of flood relief, as well as sanctioning release of Rs. 1 billion for the rehabilitation and settlement of IDPs of Dera Bugti. Under the Benazir Income Support Programme, the meeting was informed that a criteria has been fixed for determination of beneficiaries under the poverty scorecard format. So far, beneficiaries have already been identified in three districts of Balochistan. By April 30th, beneficiaries in all the districts of Balochistan shall be identified on priority basis. Following this, payment shall be made to the identified beneficiaries. Prior to this process, the beneficiaries were identified by the parliamentarians, as a result of which Rs. 40 billion have been disbursed to beneficiary families (at the rate of Rs. 1,000 per month per family. Frontier Corps (FC) has been directed by Ministry of Interior to work under the Provincial Government of Balochistan in matters of laws and order. In the missing persons’ cases, 62 persons have been traced. In addition to this, 69 persons have approached the Government of Balochistan with details about the missing persons. The relatives of the missing persons have also been advised to get FIRs registered in the respective Police Stations. The meeting was attended by Secretaries of Finance Division, Ministry of Interior, and other high officials of Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Ports and Shipping, Ministry of Interior, Establishment Division, Planning and Development Division, Ministry of Information and Ministry of Law. This was a preparatory meeting for a subsequent meeting on the issue which will be chaired by the Prime Minister himself very shortly.
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No. 362 National Vocational & Technical Education Commission (NAVTEC), under the President’s “Funni Maharat Programme” and Prime Minister’s “Hunarmand Programmme” has succeeded to get over one lac youth trained in various useful trades. This achievement has been made in record time in collaboration with leading training institutes in public and private sectors. This observation was made by Mr. Adnan A. Khawaja, Chairman, NAVTEC, while presiding over 6th meeting of its Board of Directors here today. The Chairman further stated that there is an established linkage between economic growth and investment in human capital. The establishment of NAVTEC and a resultant coherent national policy for technical education and vocational training would be a key driver of Pakistan’s economic growth, he added. Executive Director, NAVTEC, Mr. Aziz Ahmed Bilour, briefed the Board members about the details of the projects. On the directive of PM, a sub-office of NAVTEC, has been set up at Gwadar to focus remote areas of Baluchistan technical and vocational training. In this regard, Board accorded approval to create 6 posts for the office to run its activities. Board was also informed that 12 skill competitions were successfully arranged at all provincial Headquarters during 2009 with the objectives to encourage youth to excel in their respective trades; standardize level of skills in each province, promote exchange of ideas and experiences and enhance the image of TVET. The Board also approved the purchase of equipment for Centre of Excellence Programme at the cost of Rs.15 million. These five centres, in different parts of the country, were twinned with UK’s partners institutes. Board also approved to commence short term skill development courses under PM’s Hunarmand Pakistan Programme at different Technical Education Institutes at Mangla Cantt, Kharian Cantt with the cost of Rs.24 million where training would be imparted to 540 male and 430 female in different trades. Board also consented to approve short–term skill development programme under PM’s Hunarmand at Karachi and Swat where 720 youth would be skilled in Hotel Management courses. This is under PM’s special instructions to set up NAVTEC centres in Swat. Board also approved a scheme to train 1900 youth in telecommunication field costing Rs.25 million at various Telecom Training Institutes. Board has accorded approval to various schemes in which nearly 2800 youth of Swat, Dera Ismael Khan and Tank, would be given training in different skills costing Rs. 42 millions. It was also approved in the meeting to upgrade Govt. Colleges of Technology for men and women at Multan as Centre of Excellence with the cost of Rs.30 millions. Members of the Board appreciated the performance of NAVTEC in recent past and showed optimism that such consistent efforts would give enhanced progress in near future.
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