Sunday, 11 July 2021

CGSS to organize Online Internship Program on “Understanding Changing Dynamics of International Relations” on Aug 2


ISLAMABAD, JUL 11: Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad is organizing an Online Internship Program on “Understanding Changing Dynamics of International Relations”. 

The Program aims to provide an integrated platform for the students all over Pakistan to inculcate the skills i.e., personal and soft skills development, nourish their writing capabilities, and learn research methodology. 

Furthermore, students of International Relations often lack the exposure required for them to gain experience. Hence, the program ensures the exposure of students from the relevant institutions and centers.

 

Internship Takeaways:

 

  • Opportunity to interact and seek guidance from veteran subject experts and scholars
  • Understanding the major themes of International Relations and related fields
  • Opportunity for students of IR to visit relevant institutions such as embassies & ministries 
  • Opportunities for article publication in leading national newspapers and CGSS website

 

Eligibility Criteria:

 

Students enrolled in BS (6th semester onwards) and MPhil Program of IR, Political  Science and relevant fields can apply

 

The duration of the Internship Program is Six Weeks from 2nd August 2021 to 8th September 2021.

 

Email Resumes at: jobscgss@yahoo.com

 

Last date to apply: 23rd July 2021



CGSS to organize Online Internship Program on “Understanding Changing Dynamics of International Relations” on Aug 2


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Saturday, 10 July 2021

"Made in Azerbaijan" products in the Pakistani markets


ISLAMABAD, JUL 10: With the initiative of the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Pakistan, Gazelli Group, the first local natural cosmetics producer company of Azerbaijan, was introduced in Pakistan in order to sell "Made in Azerbaijan" products in Pakistan.

Mrs. Narmin Ismayilova, CEO of Gazelli Group who is in Pakistan for this purpose, held bilateral meetings with a number of Pakistani companies operating in this field, and informed them about local and natural products manufactured by Gazelli Group.

She emphasized that her company is ready to do the necessary works to sell the high quality natural products of Gazelli Group in the Pakistani market.

During the meetings, an agreement was reached to sell the products of the Azerbaijani company Gazelli Group in the D.Watson chain of stores of Pakistan, which sells many different brands from around the world.

Waqar Zafar Bakhtawari, Managing director of Pakistan's D.Watson chain of stores, expressed their interest in the products of Gazelli Group, a well-known brand of Azerbaijan, and told that they will visit Azerbaijan soon to get acquainted with the company's factories.

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Today in Rawalpindi


Munaza Kazmi

Dining is part and parcel of the travel experience, with many people now drawn towards destinations based on their food culture and cuisine. 

Pakistan, where food is the culture. Pakistanis are passionate about their cuisine, which is full of flavor and bursting with color. And they love to eat and love to discover. So today I set up to have another experience; to discover something new to my eyes also tasty to eat.

The sun was blazing when I was travelling on the road of Rawalpindi, with horns of rikshaws, and motorcycles in the background.

Today in Rawalpindi

Rawalpindi, the 4th largest city of Pakistan, was the capital of Pakistan from 1959 to 1969. The city lies on the Potwar Plateau 9 miles southwest of Islamabad, the national capital.

Today in Rawalpindi

The city enjoys a rich history and culture. Rawalpindi meaning “Village of Rawals” occupies the site of an old village inhabited by the Rawals, a group of yogis. 

While moving you can find several heritage ruins, that I wonder why not given consideration for the preservation. The city is moving fast while ignoring some of the incomparable architectural ruin. 

Certain ruins are identified with the ancient city Gajipur, or Gajnipur, the capital of the Bhatti tribe before the Common Era. 

Destroyed during the Mongol invasion dating back to 14th century CE, the town was restored by the Gakhar chief Jhanda Khan, who gave it its present name. However, it grew rapidly in importance when Milka Singh, a Sikh adventurer, occupied it in 1765 and invited settlers from the Jehlum and Shahpur areas to settle there. It was annexed by the British in 1849.

In ancient times the locality formed part of Ghandhara and was included in the Achaemenid Persian empire. However, if you are feeling a little more excited about I would suggest you gear up a little more and visit the marvelous ruins located near Shahderi, northwest of Rawalpindi and Ankiel, south of Rawalpindi, where a Buddhist stupa site dating back to 3rd century BCE would end up a memory for life.

Beside the history and architect Rawalpindi is an important administrative, commercial, and industrial center. 

Its industries include locomotive works, gasworks, an oil refinery, sawmills, an iron foundry, a brewery, and cotton, hosiery, and textile mills; it also produces shoes, leather goods, pottery, newsprint, and tents.

Today in Rawalpindi

Also, there comes a big, really big bazar which sells from a toffy to maybe a Mercedes…The market is famous for handicraft, traditional clothing, beautiful and colorful jewelry designs sand yes, the food.

Today in Rawalpindi

After a tiring journey I arrived at Pearl-Continental hotel. A huge white building, where you can have all the modern-day luxuries with taste and smell of good food. 

The reason of being ravenous, I headed straight to Marco Polo Restaurant which offers exciting food all day, a spacious beautiful setting with the view of deep blue swing pool, that’s what you would really love to.

Today in Rawalpindi

Well after satisfying the hunger, a brief tour into the hotel is worthy indeed, a green lawn with flowery alleys, on top the view of peacocks dancing around make the setting utterly royal.

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Munaza Kazmi has recently done Master of Philosophy from Bahria University Islamabad. Her debut novel is Unrequited Love.

She’s an author, columnist writing in different newspapers and a researcher having seven publications till yet, she’s been writing since 2016.

You can connect to Kazmi at twitter @munaza_kazmi or on research gate as munaza kazmi.

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Burhan Wani icon of resistance, relives in every Kashmiri heart: Shehryar Afridi


ISLAMABAD: (Raja Furaqan Ahmed) Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir Shehryar Khan Afridi on Thursday said that Burhan Muzaffar Wani is an icon of Kashmiri resistance as he relives in every Kashmiri heart which cements the resolve of Kashmiris to fight for freedom.

He was addressing a seminar held here on the martyrdom day of Kashmiri freedom fighter Burhan Wani held here under the auspices of Kashmir Institute of International Relations (KIIR).

All Parties Hurriyat Conference leader Faiz Naqshbandi, Executive Director of KIIR Altaf Wani, Abdul Hameed Lone and other Kashmiri activists were also present.

He said that immediate restoration of articles 370 and 35-A was the only way for India which may pave the way for peace in the South Asia region.

Shehryar Khan Afridi said that the nations remember their martyrs as they cement the very foundations of those nations.

He said Burhan Wani had adopted an innovative and brave methodology to spread his message through social media.

He said the sacrifices submitted by Burhan Wani and his comrades had set a new example for future resistance leaders.

He said that the Kashmiris could no longer be misguided and misled due to the campaign run by Burhan Wani and his comrades and India's fascist face had been exposed to the world.

He said that the new delimitation in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir was aimed at turning Muslim-majority areas into Hindu-majority areas.

He said that Kashmir is facing a serious threat in wake of demographic changes being made under the ideologic designs of the Hindutva regime.

He said that Pakistan provides new energy to the Kashmiri freedom struggle and it would not shy away from providing all sorts of support to Kashmiris.

He said that Pakistan would not only keep fighting the case of Kashmir but also would keep exposing India's fascist Hindutva agenda to the world.

He urged the Pakistani and Kashmiri youth to become followers of Burhan Wani and become the voice of the Kashmiri freedom struggle. He said that Kashmiri youth should use modern tools of social media to spread imagery and stories of Indian oppression in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

"India wants to gag Kashmiri media so as no tales of Kashmiri sufferings and imagery would not come out of Jammu and Kashmir. Youth should act as bloggers, vloggers, social media activists and expose the brutal face of India in Jammu and Kashmir to the world," he said.

Shehryar Afridi said that civil, military leadership and all political parties stand united on the issue of Kashmir and all stand together to reassure their Kashmiri brethren that Pakistan stands by them in their quest for freedom.

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First Centre of Emerging Technologies in private sector to be established with UK-Pak Partnership


UK-Pakistan Academic Partnership to Strengthen Research and Development in Emerging Technologies - Mike Nithavrianakis, Britain’s Deputy High Commissioner and Trade Director for Pakistan


KARACHI, JUL 10: Internet age and its usage, new technologies that are currently being developed or will be developed within the next five to ten years are referred to as emerging technologies.

Extreme Commerce Magna Carta College (ECMCC) and British Computing Society/AccrediNation are jointly establishing Pakistan’s first Centre for Emerging Technologies in Pakistan. The agreement to cement this partnership was signed by both organizations today in Karachi.

The partnership was signed by the Founder and Managing Partner AccrediNation (in country partner organization for British Computing Society), Asad Aamir Ansari and Head of Institution (ECMCC), Abdul Hafeez Malik.

Mike Nithavrianakis, Britain’s Deputy High Commissioner and Trade Director for Pakistan was the Guest of Honour and witnessed the partnership signing along with leading corporates from the tech industry.

British Deputy High Commissioner Karachi and Trade Director for Pakistan Mike Nithavrianakis attended and congratulated the institutions involved in agreeing on this partnership, which he hopes will flourish and lead to excellence in the area of emerging technologies”.

The world has seen a technological revolution since the advent of the internet, Sunny Ali, Founder Extreme Commerce in his message said, Pakistan has lacked a Centre for Emerging Technologies. Although there have been efforts in the public sector.

We are proud to take this lead in Pakistan to launch a private sector driven initiative. He further said, this partnership will set new benchmarks in training a new breed of human resource in the country that can provide leadership for the industry and business community alike for the emerging technologies for global challenges.

Asad Aamir Ansari, Founder and Managing Partner for AccrediNation said, emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence can be used in many different industries, including IT, medicine, finance, and more.

These technologies are making our daily usage devices smarter, providing deeper, more valuable insight into data and making cloud-based tools more efficient.

In terms of impact, these technologies have the power to change the way we deploy, engage, and make use of technology at all levels.

CEO MagnaCarta College Ejaz Chaudhry said ‘The IT certifications by BCS UK will increase the employability and freelance opportunities for our youth in the global arena.

In today's ever-changing and competitive market, IT professionals need knowledge, expertise and practical skills that are internationally recognised and industry relevant.’

For a technology to be classified as emerging, it is characterized by rapid growth, impact, radical novelty, coherence, and, sometimes, uncertainty and ambiguity.

These include but are not limited to Artificial intelligence (AI), Gene therapy, 3D printing, Nanotechnology, Cancer vaccines, In vitro meat, Medical field advancements, Robotics, Stem-cell therapy, Distributed ledger technology and other Technologies related to the Internet of Things (IoT). Each of these emerging technologies has the potential to create a significant competitive advantage for businesses in the near future.

The event was attended by business leaders, technology enthusiasts, leading entrepreneurs, civil society leaders including Raza Ahmed Sukhera, Joint Director Policy & Sector Growth at Ministry of IT and Telecom, Dr. Shahid Mahmud, Group CEO and Chairman Interactive Group of Companies.

AccrediNation chartered by the British Computing Society (BCS) has over a decade of experience in IT Services, Training, Transformation, Consulting and Outsourcing.

The BCS is the only professional body in the United Kingdom with the ability to grant chartered status to IT professionals under its Royal Charter, granted to them by the Privy Council.

Thus, having the ability to grant Chartered (Professional) status to both its Fellows and Professional members. Known as Chartered IT Professional.

AccrediNation has built strong relationships with International Chambers of Commerce, British High Commissions/Embassies, Federal & Provincial Governments and Corporate Sectors across the world.

Extreme Commerce Magna Carta College (ECMCC) is Pakistan’s first entrepreneurial higher education institute that came into being as a joint venture between Extreme Commerce and Magna Carta College, Oxford’s Independent Business School.

The purpose of ECMCC as a futuristic scholastic and incubation hub, is to build and disseminate a full spectrum of affordable pre- university to post-graduate competency and research-based learning, complemented by world-class, international qualifications.

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Experts suggest investing in human resource of the academic sector of Pakistan


PESHAWAR, JUL 10: An In-House Discussion on the topic “Understanding the Legal Framework and Regulatory Regimes of Central Asia” was jointly organized by Area Study Center (Russia, China, and Central Asia), University of Peshawar, Peshawar and Center for Global & Strategic Studies, Islamabad at Peshawar to discuss the regional trade and investment legal framework.

This in-house discussion focused on examining the legal challenges, modalities, need for improvement in existing laws, and exploring new avenues of cooperation under a revised legal framework.

Prof. Inayatullah Khan, Dean, Law College, University of Peshawar discussed the compatibility of laws between Pakistan and Eurasia and provided a comparative study on the trade laws of Pakistan and Central Asia.

He suggested to invest in the human resource of the academic sector of Pakistan, so they may study the trade laws and regulatory regimes of Central Asia and construct a comparative analysis of these laws with Pakistan. He was of the view that we should work towards integrating our cultures and laws with the Central Asian Region.

It was discussed that laws and regulatory Regimes of Central Asia will be studied by scholars and subject experts to get a better understanding and overview of their comparability with laws in Pakistan. Comparative analysis of these regulatory Regimes will also be ensured.

Mian Abdul Rauf Former Advocate-General Islamabad & Prosecutor-General of Pakistan under the Protection of Pakistan Act and Member Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan was the Chief Guest at the occasion.

He stated that modern day developments further exemplify the importance of effective legal frameworks in Pakistan and Central Asia. Highlighting the significance of the legal frameworks, he stated that, at present, the legal frameworks of states within Central Asia are variable.

With the passage of time, uniformity must be deemed necessary in light of trade and commerce developments within the region.

It is further imperative that inter-state commerce and trade be regulated by a coherent and comprehensive legal framework for the region in order to sustain economic development in the region. He stated that learning from the past and analyzing the future is important.

He also stated that peace in Afghanistan is imperative which will open new gateways for Central Asia, Russia and other regional countries.

Establishment of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATs) of SCO is a step towards integration with elimination of radicalization. 

Prof. Dr. Shabir Ahmed, Director, Area Study Center, (Russia, China, and Central Asia), University of Peshawar while addressing the forum said that the Centre’s scholars have been conducting research on Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADRs), refugees laws and Pak-Afghan Trade Agreement.

However, it was emphasized to study the trade and investment laws of the CARs to find out the discrepancies with Pakistan’s legal framework and accordingly address these issues.

It is important that soft component of the regional integration i.e. harmonization and coordination of laws and regulations has been developed within the region. It was suggested that national human resource shall be pooled to help in this regard.

We must focus and study on Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and must analyze how Pakistan can benefit from these projects.

Mr. Khalid Taimur Akram, Executive Director, Centre for Global& Strategic Studies, Islamabad explained in detail the evolving regional dynamics.

He highlighted the importance of academic linkages in the developing scenario and the significance of international projection of Pakistan’s academia and scholars. 

He stated that the laws of Pakistan and Central Asia are different, therefore, a detailed study must be done to ensure enhanced trade and commerce activities for the better interest of the region.

Mr. Akram stated that we must utilize the human resource of Pakistan for laws and regulatory regimes.

The In-house discussion was attended by approximately 30 participants including the law experts, Faculty Members and PhD scholars of law departments from various universities of Peshawar.

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Friday, 9 July 2021

Intellectuals laud hard work of MNS University of Agri, Multan in the domain of food security


MULTAN, JUL 9: Roundtable Discussion on “Food Security vis-à-vis Sustainable Agriculture in Pakistan: Policy Outcomes and Prospects” was jointly organized by Center for Global & Strategic Studies (CGSS), Islamabad, Hanns Seidel Foundation Pakistan and MNS University of Agriculture, Multan at Multan.

The Discussion commenced with the opening remarks by Mr. Khalid Taimur Akram, Executive Director, Centre for Global& Strategic Studies, Islamabad. He welcomed the panelists and participants of the discussion.

He appreciated and acknowledged the hard work of the university particularly in the domain of food security. He stated that a follow up Conference on food security will also be organized inIslamabad.

Dr. Steffen Kudella, Resident Representative, Hanns Seidel Foundation Pakistan, in his welcome remarks, stated that the climate is changing, we are facing a global water crisis, land is degrading, the global population growing, diseases affect livestock and crops, food prices are rising – all at the same time: food is often being wasted, the environment is stressed – all these factors are influencing our food security.

He highlighted the UN’s definition of food security as  “all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their food preferences and dietary needs for an active and healthy life.”

He also mentioned the 1948 UN Declaration of Human Rights, where the UN recognized the “Right to Food.”

Dr. Kudella stressed that food is a necessity for the survival and well-being of people, and therefore, this necessity must be ensured by the people. Moreover, adaptation strategies and policy responses to food security risks must be developed.

Food security is one of Pakistan’s non-traditional security challenges and today’s roundtable discussion at the MNS University of Agriculture, Multan, which is located in the agricultural heartland of Pakistan, provides the perfect setting for experts to discuss food security and sustainable agricultural production.

Prof. Dr. Asif Ali (TI), Vice Chancellor, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan was the Chief Guestat the occasion. He welcomed the worthy panelists. He stated that there are several non-traditional security challenges that Pakistan is facing. However, food security remains on top while climate change is second on the list.

He ensured specialized research and development in different domains of nontraditional security challenges particularly food security and climate change. He vowed to work together in collaboration with CGSS & HSF in the sectors of nontraditional security challenges.

He highlighted several initiatives that are being undertaken by the University in this regard. He stated that MNS university has built models for water security, clean and green environment and climate change.

Ms. Palwasha Nawaz, Project Executive, CGSS presented a brief overview on the working of CGSS. She gave presentation on Food & Agriculture Security: An Emerging Nontraditional Security Challenge for Pakistan. She stated that food security is a multidimensional concept.There must be sufficient supplies of affordable food throughout the year to ensure a healthy and productive life.

She highlighted the four components of food security that are physical availability of food, economic access, utilization of food in body and stability. Furthermore, she also described in detail the situation of food security after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The discussion was conducted in two sessions. The theme of the first session one was “Understanding Food Security in Pakistan: Incorporating New Techniques and Policy Recommendations”.

This session was chaired by Prof. Dr. Sajjad Ahmad Khan, Vice Chancellor, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur. He thanked all the participants for their contribution. He stated that we must highlight the potential of Pakistan in the agriculture sector on various forums.

The panelists of the first sessionstated that food security is about making food available to everyone at all times. Around 820 million people go to bed hungry at night. In Pakistan, the future of our nation i.e. children are suffering from hunger and do not have sufficient nutrition.

During session one, overview on the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and the zero hunger agenda was also presented. It was discussed thatby 2030, there would be end to all forms of hunger and malnutrition.

People–especially children will have sufficient and nutritious food all year. Furthermore, it was stated that there is a need to promote sustainable agriculture, supporting small-scale farmers, technology and markets.

There must be international cooperation to ensure investment to improve agricultural productivity. The role of academia was also discussed in the perspective of food security, nutrition, and sustainable development.

During the discussion food security, sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and policy measures adopted in South Asian countries were also discussed. The panelists also presented facts and figures of food security in Pakistan including food utilization, food access and availability.

The panelists of session one included the following:

             Dr. Umar Saeed, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Pakistan

             Dr. Zulfiqar Ali, Director ORIC, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan

             Dr. Saeed Akhtar, Department of Food Science and Technology, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan

             Ms. Rabia Sultan, Progressive Grower / Director Gurmani Foundation

             Dr. Khalid Bashir, Assistant Professor, Institute of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Agriculture Faisalabad

 

The theme of the second session was Critical Analysis of the Agriculture Sector in Pakistan: Ramifications and Policy Recommendations and the session was chaired by Syed Ibne Hussain, IGPolice (Retd), Member, Punjab Public Service Commission.

He thanked the panelists for their contribution. He stated that the panelists elaborately covered their topics. The panelists also presented innovative ideas and techniques.

The panelists of the second session discussed agriculture and economic cooperation for ensuring sustainability.

It was stated that there is a need to fully understand the major strategic importance of accelerating scientific and technological innovation and accelerate the resolution of some key issues restricting the development of scientific and technological innovation.

The panelists also discussed agriculture development issues and policy ramifications in Pakistan. It was stated that agricultural sector is indispensable to Pakistan’s economic growth, food security, employment generation and poverty reduction. Pakistan is essentially an agricultural country, generating more of its export from cotton, rice, and fruits.

Most of the people, i.e. 64% lives in rural areas depending on agriculture for livelihood. Several recommendations as the way forward were presented by the panelists.

It was stated that food security must include nutritional security. The political economy of food security must not compromise profitability of the farmer.

It was also stated that water is an indispensable ingredient to agricultural production and without water, farmers would not be able to grow their crops and feed their animals. Therefore, water insecurity means food insecurity.

The Panelists of the second session included:

             Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq, Project Coordinator, MNS University of Agriculture Multan

             Dr. Sofia Anwar, Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, Govt. College University, Faisalabad

             Dr. Ayesha Hakim, Assistant Professor, MNS University of Agriculture, Multan

             Dr. Asif Kamran, Economists, Nuclear Institute of Agriculture and Biology (NIAB), Faisalabad

             Prof. Dr. Irfan Ahmad Baig, Dean Faculty of Social Sciences, MNS University of Agriculture Multan

Mr. Barak Ullah, Additional Secretary Agriculture (TF), South Punjab presented the concluding remarks. He congratulated MNS University, CGSS and HSF on organizing a successful discussion.

He was thankful to the farmer community who have reduced the usage of pesticides and have shifted towards bio-science.

The discussion was attended by approximately 70 participants including experts of the relevant fields, deans, faculty members and students.

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AAA associates organized an annual performance awards ceremony


ISLAMABAD, JUL 9: AAA Associates, A leading group of Companies, has announced the names of its top employees in an annual award ceremony held in its corporate office.

The Event is graced by AAA Chairman Mr. Sheikh Fawad Bashir and Managing Director Lt. Col Shahzad Ali Kiani (Retd) along with other Senior Management ( or BOD members) who distributed Awards among best performing employees from each department based on their achievements and consistent results.

The ceremony intends to motivate hard working employees and acknowledge their exceptional performance infront of their team members ( or colleagues) to encourage others to follow their footsteps and earn recognition.

The selected employees have gone through strict evaluation criteria set by management to screen out most brilliant members based on their punctuality, Work ethics, Crisis management, Social interaction and situation handling.

The  awards goes to Umer Sheraz, Shahbaz Aslam, Nadeem Akhter, Ghulam Murtaza, Abid Niazi, Yasir Talib, Afraz Ali, Mariam Babar Abbasi, Fahim Shahzad Kiani, Mir Afzal, Qasim Abbas, Zurain Yousaf Khan, Tuba Azhar, Sher Bano, Shahzad Asghar, Mohsin Abbasi, Tajdar Alam, Moazam Ali, Saif Khan, Senir Silas, Zain Rishi, Danish Ali, Zain Mughal, Tariq Azeem, Imtiaz, Ali Raza Ansari, Adil Saeed, Ahmed Amin, Wajahat Ali, Hassan Javed, Babar Ali and Haseeb Abbasi…

It’s a proud moment for AAA associates that so many talented minds are working towards advancement of the Organization to make it a leading brand, Said AAA Chairman Mr. Sheikh Fawad Bashir.

He further added “Our aim is grooming our professionals with best of Industry practices and technological tools so when they go out in the industry they must standout, distinguished in terms of work ethics, Performance and industry practices.

Our company invest more in their character building and professional skills development to take best out of them.”

AAA Managing Director Lt. Col Shahzad Ali Kiani (Retd) has personally thanked awarded employees for their dedication and loyalty towards the organization.

He shared his thoughts” I’m grateful to our every employee who supported us in this successful journey. Our success is not possible without the contribution of each team member and I’m hopeful if we continue to work as a team AAA Associate will become one of Pakistan’s top company.

The awarded employees are our most valuable assets and driving force towards company’s excellence. We are honored to have such talented people among us who are the reason of our organisation’s success”.

Beside awards, the best employees are also promoted to senior level to offer a career path to polish their skills and explore their full potential. AAA associates strongly believes in employee centric approach and regards its workers as a real strength of the company.

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Thursday, 8 July 2021

GOOD NEWS FOR GIRLS: Smart Female Safety & Security App 'Iyzil' launched


ISLAMABAD, JUL 8: Pakistan’s first reliable Smart Female Safety & Security App Iyzil is available now on Google Playstore with a 21-day Free Trial!

Iyzil is a futuristic and comprehensive solution that will revolutionize the Pakistani females’ lifestyle. It empowers all women in Pakistan with a sense of security so they ‘Feel Safe’ and ‘Stay Safe’.

According to a report, 93% of Pakistani females face some form of violence in their lifetime.

Therefore feeling unsafe is common among them, but Iyzil is going to change that. Iyzil will ensure that whether they are at home, work, school or college/university, or they are shopping, traveling, in a medical emergency, or being harassed, they always Feel Safe’ and ‘Stay Safe’.

GOOD NEWS FOR GIRLS: Smart Female Safety & Security App 'Iyzil' launched


In case of a threat or an incident, a female user can simply trigger a Panic Alert to inform their Personal Responders (up to five friends & family) and Iyzil’s 24/7 Professional Monitoring Service.

The Panic Alert is triggered by using an In-App Button, Pressing the Volume Button thrice or Shaking the Phone. 

Once alerted, the Iyzil Professional Monitoring Service will contact the female user instantly and ensure that the relevant emergency services (Police-15, Rescue-1122, Fire Brigade-16) are informed.

In addition, all her Personal Responders will also receive notifications about the incident and her whereabouts.

Moreover, a female user can stay in touch with her family and close friends without sending a single text with a range of smart and timed real-time notifications.

Let’s make Iyzil a product of choice for all women in Pakistan so that they 'Feel Safe' and 'Stay Safe'.

 

You can download Iyzil from Google Playstore now! Free Trial for 21 Days.

For more information, Please visit our website https://www.iyzil.com/

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Breaking new grounds in human-centered design - Systems Limited launches Studio 77

ISLAMABAD, JUL 8: Systems Limited is ready to explore a new approach to design as it reimagines its creative workspace, Studio 77 - the company’s center of creative excellence where human-centrism meets cutting-edge technology to bring breakthrough ideas to life.

At Studio 77, the team re-thinks design processes, pushes the boundaries of technology, and innovates to create user experiences that align with the behaviors, expectations, and perspectives of the customers.

To celebrate the launch of Studio 77, Systems Limited hosted a physical event that welcomed prominent figures from the IT sector, senior management of its clientele, and country’s art & design fraternity. The launch was organized with all the precautionary COVID-19 SOPs in place.

Breaking new grounds in human-centered design - Systems Limited launches Studio 77


Asif Akram, COO at Systems Limited, welcomed the guests and while sharing his vision behind Studio 77, commented, “We've seen a recent surge in the growth of workplaces with creative spaces. With Studio 77, we aim to introduce a creative atmosphere where our driven and motivated team has the right tools and technology at its disposal to bring its breakthrough ideas to fruition.

What you see today is the result of multiple brainstorming sessions, meticulous planning, and tireless commitment by our team to make sure that every nook and corner of Studio 77 screams innovation and creativity - something that Systems has become synonymous with.”

Systems Limited has used a modular design approach to bridge the gap between traditional office space and best-in-class technology to support the multiple phases of the creative and design process. Badar Khushnood, co-founder Bramerz and Fishery, commented, “I congratulate the entire team of Systems Limited for bringing a user-driven perspective in Pakistan emphasizing a problem-solving mindset.

It is the need of the hour, and more companies should adopt this well-structured approach of leveraging design to breaking big problems into smaller challenges.”

Further explaining the human-centric approach of Studio 77, Khurram Safdar, Head of Customer Experience and Design, added, “The two driving forces behind Studio 77 are digitization and human-centrism.

Digitization in today's world is happening at a fast pace, and we need to embrace it. And we need to work together and use all the technological innovations at our disposal to deliver human-centered experiences to our clients.

It is a space where we make impactful decisions while keeping humans at the center of everything we create. With Studio 77, we're bringing our creative ethos of collaborative ideation, constant innovation, and rapid implementation to the world.”

Learn more about Studio 77: https://www.systemsltd.com/blogs/studio-77-by-systems-limited

Systems Limited holds a staunch belief in creating the right working environment to stimulate creativity and innovation. Studio 77 is an open, creative space for the team to dive into their creative streams and design simple yet intuitive technology solutions that solve complex problems.

It is a place that fosters autonomy and incites people to be proud of their work, rethink how they navigate their challenges, and inspire each other.

Studio 77 got an overwhelmingly positive response from the honorable guests and attendees. Specific praise was given to the core philosophy of the initiative, which revolves around putting people at the center of every problem-solving approach and design process.

Breaking new grounds in human-centered design - Systems Limited launches Studio 77


The guests enjoyed photo booths and other activities while engaging in highly interactive and insightful networking sessions.

Going beyond the confines of typical activities around design, user experience, and art direction, Studio 77 also caters to, marketing intelligence, copywriting, social media and content, and user research.

Through Studio 77, where people come first, and creativity knows no bounds, Systems Limited aims to fully embrace the culture of innovation, inclusivity, and human-centrism in the world of technology.

The company intentions to simplify and humanize technology, stimulate creativity, and facilitate employees to think beyond it.

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Breaking new grounds in human-centered design - Systems Limited launches Studio 77


ISLAMABAD, JUL 8: Systems Limited is ready to explore a new approach to design as it reimagines its creative workspace, Studio 77 - the company’s center of creative excellence where human-centrism meets cutting-edge technology to bring breakthrough ideas to life.

At Studio 77, the team re-thinks design processes, pushes the boundaries of technology, and innovates to create user experiences that align with the behaviors, expectations, and perspectives of the customers.

Breaking new grounds in human-centered design - Systems Limited launches Studio 77


To celebrate the launch of Studio 77, Systems Limited hosted a physical event that welcomed prominent figures from the IT sector, senior management of its clientele, and country’s art & design fraternity. The launch was organized with all the precautionary COVID-19 SOPs in place.

Asif Akram, COO at Systems Limited, welcomed the guests and while sharing his vision behind Studio 77, commented, “We've seen a recent surge in the growth of workplaces with creative spaces. With Studio 77, we aim to introduce a creative atmosphere where our driven and motivated team has the right tools and technology at its disposal to bring its breakthrough ideas to fruition.

What you see today is the result of multiple brainstorming sessions, meticulous planning, and tireless commitment by our team to make sure that every nook and corner of Studio 77 screams innovation and creativity - something that Systems has become synonymous with.”

Systems Limited has used a modular design approach to bridge the gap between traditional office space and best-in-class technology to support the multiple phases of the creative and design process. Badar Khushnood, co-founder Bramerz and Fishery, commented, “I congratulate the entire team of Systems Limited for bringing a user-driven perspective in Pakistan emphasizing a problem-solving mindset.

It is the need of the hour, and more companies should adopt this well-structured approach of leveraging design to breaking big problems into smaller challenges.”

Further explaining the human-centric approach of Studio 77, Khurram Safdar, Head of Customer Experience and Design, added, “The two driving forces behind Studio 77 are digitization and human-centrism.

Digitization in today's world is happening at a fast pace, and we need to embrace it. And we need to work together and use all the technological innovations at our disposal to deliver human-centered experiences to our clients.

It is a space where we make impactful decisions while keeping humans at the center of everything we create. With Studio 77, we're bringing our creative ethos of collaborative ideation, constant innovation, and rapid implementation to the world.”

Learn more about Studio 77: https://www.systemsltd.com/blogs/studio-77-by-systems-limited

Systems Limited holds a staunch belief in creating the right working environment to stimulate creativity and innovation. Studio 77 is an open, creative space for the team to dive into their creative streams and design simple yet intuitive technology solutions that solve complex problems.

It is a place that fosters autonomy and incites people to be proud of their work, rethink how they navigate their challenges, and inspire each other.

Studio 77 got an overwhelmingly positive response from the honorable guests and attendees. Specific praise was given to the core philosophy of the initiative, which revolves around putting people at the center of every problem-solving approach and design process.

Breaking new grounds in human-centered design - Systems Limited launches Studio 77


The guests enjoyed photo booths and other activities while engaging in highly interactive and insightful networking sessions.

Going beyond the confines of typical activities around design, user experience, and art direction, Studio 77 also caters to, marketing intelligence, copywriting, social media and content, and user research.

Through Studio 77, where people come first, and creativity knows no bounds, Systems Limited aims to fully embrace the culture of innovation, inclusivity, and human-centrism in the world of technology.

The company intentions to simplify and humanize technology, stimulate creativity, and facilitate employees to think beyond it.

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