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Pakistan open for business and trade: Khurram (Pakistan Observer)

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Minister for Commerce of Pakistan, Engr. Khurram Dastgir Khan who is on a two-day official visit to South Korea had back to back meetings with Chairmen and Presidents of Korean trade organizations and Korean conglomerates including Executive Vice Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), Chairman of Korea Importers Association (KOIMA), Director of Asia-Pacific, Africa and Middle East Group and Director of Overseas Policy Coordination Team of Hyundai Motor Group, CEO of ECOONE, Chairman of Lotte Group, Chairman and CEO of Korean Air and Chairman and President of Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-sure). Mr. Moon Jae-do, Vice Minister of Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of Korea (MOTIE) also called on the Commerce Minister, says a press release received here today from Seoul In these meetings the Minister gave an exhaustive briefing to his interlocutors informing them that the Government of Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif has successfully dealt with two main challenges of terrorism and energy crisis and Pakistan was now open for business.

The Minister underlined the Government’s far-reaching measures of regional connectivity especially through China-Pak Economic Corridor and the tremendous business opportunities it was creating for foreign businesses of which Korea could also take advantage. Korean corporate and business leaders deeply appreciated and thanked the Minister for briefing them and expressed keen interest in boosting trade and investment ties with Pakistan.

The Minister would be meeting tomorrow with his counterpart Yoon Sang-jick, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, in which the entire gamut of economic relations between the two countries would be discussed including the commencing of feasibility study on FTA.

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Doha, – Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority, in association with the Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA), have launched a special program to offer hearing impaired high school graduates tailored courses to prepare them for the workforce.

With the theme of “Give the hearing impaired community a voice – breaking down barriers for those living with hearing disabilities” the program aims to ensure deaf and hard of hearing students have equal access to and an equal opportunity at higher education programs and services to better equip them for life after graduation and to ease their transition to the workforce.

Commenting on the launch of the program, Fahad Zainal, Adviser to the CEO’s office, at the QFC Authority stated: “Inclusion and accessibility are two of our top priorities when it comes to CSR. Entities that provide educational opportunities, other than public schools, colleges, and universities, have a responsibility to make sure they are accessible to deaf and hard of hearing individuals.” He continued “For those students, special programs should be available to assist them achieve their higher education goals and to ensure they have equal access to and an equal opportunity to higher education programs and services which can provide and lead to many rewarding career choices. We are proud to have launched this program specially dedicated to the hearing impaired community and we will continue to provide support and assistance for years to come.” On his part Dr Abdulaziz Al Horr, CEO at QFBA, stated: “We develop our programs and courses at QFBA with the aim of empowering young as well as established professionals to reach new heights through effective education, influential inspiration and access to essential tools and resources, all while unshackling them from restraining beliefs and conventional thinking. Ultimately, our goal is make an impact on society, on its way to realizing the Qatar National Vision 2030, with a focus on its human and social development pillars. This program is a prime example of such efforts and a clear proof that everyone has the opportunity and the potential to achieve excellence and tap in to their capabilities, when they know how to overcome challenges and break barriers.” The course is set to run for 9 weeks with students attending 4 weekly sessions for a duration of 4 hours each. Students will be presented with QFC & QFBA Certificates at the completion of the course.

Source: Qatar News Agency