#Business English Training Course in Pakistan | Explore Tumblr posts and blogs

blackswaneuroparedux · 5 years ago

Text

Anonymous asked: From the news European countries have been easing the lock down but restaurants and cafes remain closed. So what do you do for food? Do you cook? Are you a good cook? Do you enjoy cooking?

You are right to say in Europe things have been easing up a little. However each European country is responding differently as things present themselves on the ground. In France and in Paris in particular the lock down has eased with shops re-opening and schools have limited re-opening. The shops allow a limited number of people in at any one time so there is a queue usually (orderly and well humoured it has be said, at least in my experience). Cafes and restaurants remain closed pending a further review - in early June I think. But some eateries do deliveries for pick ups by a side window.

I cook. Just how well is more debatable as my criteria for success is not to kill others or myself. So judged on that score I would say I’m a reasonably decent cook. I hate to admit it but next to British food Norwegian food is not really much to write home about. I’m actually being harsh on British cuisine. I know everyone goes on about how bad British food is but it’s a cliche and untrue given the plethora of of cooking TV shows and just how dramatically British cuisine has changed in the last 30 years. I’ve been lucky to have dined at some really great restaurants from childhood because my father in particular was a foodie and we ate well.

I would like to say I learned a lot from my mother but I didn’t pay as much attention as I should have. She could very cook well but she did so rarely and at a time when we siblings didn’t take much interest. My Norwegian mother was fortunate to learn culinary skills on a cooking course for girls one summer in the Swiss alps at a finishing school as she was also at a nearby boarding school. Her parents thought she would make a good homely wife and hostess - but typically Norwegian my mother had other ideas. Still, a lot of what she learned had stayed with her and she developed a keen interest in French style of cooking to be able to cook well when she wanted to.

When we lived overseas in some countries - such as in India, Pakistan, Dubai and China - we had native cooks and servants and I remember spending a lot of time watching how the food was being made in the kitchen with the friendly cook. And I learned a few things here and there. We didn’t just eat ‘British food’ at home but actually enjoyed the local cuisine. I loved walking in the bazaars and eating street food - it was tasty and so much fun. My parents would put on lavish parties and that was always catered. I did learn from my mother when I did pay attention and her example stayed with me.

At boarding school and university I would cook as well but again nothing exceptional. Often I would have friends around and we would cook together and I would be naturally curious as to how they made a dish that was from their country and I learned on the hoof from them. At university I also started to write down recipes and kept a record of them in a file. So quick and easy meals from little ingredients because of an essay crisis or during a revision slog or the occasional dinner party where I sweated on making dishes from well thumbed cook books. No one died so encouraged I carried on cooking.

I do love cooking because it allows me to have the mental space to think about other things other than work or personal stuff. It gives me a lot of peace in cooking for myself and for others. I’m not a seat by the pants kind of cook. I envy those who can just naturally toss ingredients together and come up with something divine. I am quite regimented. I like to have all my ingredients clearly cut and put on plates in the right order. I like order over chaos. It doesn’t mean my mind is regimented. I can cook a recipe from muscle memory but I need to have order on the kitchen table.

These days I’m fortunate that I get to dine in some very fine Michelin starred restaurants on my business travels and it’s made a more discerning foodie. I avoid restaurant food in hotels for instance because consistently they disappoint. Instead I always plan ahead if I know I am going to a foreign city I will reserve a table during my stay of a restaurant recommended by foodie friends I respect. Often I have to choose the restaurant for a corporate client we may be schmoozing and that has broadened my knowledge and palate to find the right restaurant through trial and error. In Paris too with friends usually we go and try out restaurants that are on the rise and off the tourist beaten track. For the food gourmand though Lyon is the place to go for a pilgrimage. It is after all the place where the great French chef Paul Bocuse was based.

At home I do like to cook for dinner parties in my apartment. It takes planning in terms of deciding what dishes to cook - French cuisine naturally. Through Parisian friends I am more discerning where to go to get the required ingredients. I plan the whole dinner party like a military operation in terms of the logistics. Some may laugh but I take to heart what the great French chef Jacques Pepin once said that, “great cooking favours the prepared hands”.

As a ritual I always do my vegetable shopping in the weekend food market stalls or I go to particular boutiques shops where there is an artisanal element on display. Even what to cook I take into account the people I am bringing together and how they might get a long over the food. The French never bring a bottle of wine to a dinner party as one might in England. It would be considered rude. And yet wine is a serious accompaniment to the food served. Fortunately for me I co-own a vineyard with my two cousins out in the sticks of rural France so I have become greatly educated about wine and my little wine collection is sufficient for all occasions.

I think through osmosis I have become a better cook and I can feel it every time I go back to England to see friends or my family. I do look on horrified at what they are eating some times. But I have to remind myself not to fall into the trap of being a Parisian food snob. In England I think the food in restaurants has greatly improved but it’s also true that less and less people know how to cook. This is also increasingly true in France too, especially Paris. Fast food and pre-cooked meals from restaurants as well as Uber/Deliveroo are changing things habits. Habits such as cooking dishes were handed down from generation to generation but instead are at your ready made finger tips.

One of my French friends is a chef trained food critic for a major magazine and he has helped me become a better cook. I feel like I am in a piano class with a stern teacher as he slaps my hands in irritation if I try to write down notes instead of paying close attention to the wafting aromas. To him food is spiritual and aesthetic experience that has to be engaged with the heart and the soul. He keeps chiding me that “You are not cooking. You are making love”.

I don’t quite feel as lyrical or mystical as he but I appreciate the passion and this marvellous trait of actually caring.

From him and other French friends I feel I’ve become a better chef by absorbing certain key principles in good and healthy cooking: never rush cooking as if you’re chasing a missed bus but savour every moment; eat as fresh and natural as possible; local and seasonal are best; left your ingredients be your seasoning; fat is your friend, use butter over olive oil in dishes; never waste food, use all of it; everything in moderation; and every meal is a celebration and not an ordeal.

The last one in particular is important. A meal is not about eating (or drinking of good wine) it’s about the conversation. In the same way it is impossible for an Italian to cook for one person - try making lasagne or any pasta dish for one because you’ll end up making it for five - so it is for the French. Good food is nothing without good conversation.

For the French a successful evening isn’t just judged by the food but also by the talk around the table. The French love to pontificate, gyrate, and muse on any topic under the sun. It’s not just about the knowledge or intellect one brings to the table but also a worthy argument. A true argument isn’t to exclude people but an invitation to draw people in with their own unique views to come to some settled truth. A riposte must nick but never wound for good manners are premium. Wit and charm are prized but courtesy and grace are precious. Parisians tend to have elevated convivial conversations and yet outside of Paris the conversations are more earthy and hearty - ate least that’s been my experience. Either way conversation is a companion to cooking.

I’ve learned this last principle from my lockdown experience with my neighbours in the small apartment building I live in. Most of the residents have bolted before the lockdown to their country homes in Normandy and Bretagne. A few have remained for different reasons. During the lock down phase a couple of us have been buying food for the more senior aged neighbours.

In particular two neighbours I have done their personal shopping for them since they are classified at risk. One is a retired army general and another is retired art gallery owner. They both have gourmand tastes and I have to trek to particular shops to buy the things they want, usually preserves or cheeses or pastries. I often cook for them and often it’s dishes they are used to having so I’m extending my culinary range. They are both fussy eaters used to having a gourmand palate so I feel like I’m at school sometimes having to be corrected now and again as well as being graded.

They were at first wary of letting me cook for them because they thought I was another English barbarian but I slowly won them over. I’ve even got them to try some very English things. The cakes I did went down well but they really liked my scones as well as the clotted cream and jam to go with it. Here I must thank my new Fortnum and Mason’s cook book which has an excellent recipe for scones. I’m surprised at how quickly people have taken to them. So much so it’s become a weekend ritual with the other residents of the building.

We gather at the weekends in the enclosed court yard and with some the small kids having the freedom to run around a little the rest of us sit and chat and we share food that we’ve all cooked. We listen to music played by two residents each proficient on the violin and cello. It’s a fantastic bonding experience and it brings us closer together to the point we have our own WhatsApp group and we help each other out when we can. And surely that is another reason why one enjoys cooking is the sheer pleasure that you hope to bring to others through the taste of food.

If I have learned anything then it’s that is no good or a bad cuisine, just the one you like the best. We all have taste, even if we don’t realise it. Whether a person cooks well or badly it doesn’t stop you understanding the difference between what tastes good and what doesn’t.

For me cooking is precious. Cooking brings rhythm and meaning to my life.

Thanks for your question.

#ask #question #cooking #cook #cuisine #food #personal #scones

28 notes · View notes

divinejhonson · 7 months ago

Text

The Benefits of Pursuing a Career in Latvia

Introduction

Latvia, a hidden gem in the Baltic region, offers a wealth of opportunities for professionals looking to advance their careers. With a growing economy, vibrant culture, and welcoming environment, Latvia has become an attractive destination for job seekers from around the world, including Pakistan. Falisha Manpower, the best overseas employment agency, Falisha Manpower ensures a seamless transition for professionals eager to explore new horizons. In this article, we delve into the benefits of pursuing a career in Latvia and how Falisha Manpower can assist you in making this exciting move.

Economic Growth and Stability

Latvia's economy has shown significant growth and stability over the past decade. The country is part of the European Union (EU) and Eurozone, which provides economic security and access to a large market. Latvia's strategic location in Northern Europe makes it a hub for trade and commerce, further bolstering its economic prospects. For professionals, this means ample job opportunities in various sectors, including information technology, finance, manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics.

Competitive Salaries and Benefits

One of the key benefits of working in Latvia is the competitive salary packages offered to skilled professionals. While the cost of living in Latvia is relatively lower compared to other Western European countries, salaries are attractive and often come with additional benefits such as health insurance, pension plans, and performance bonuses. This ensures a comfortable lifestyle and financial stability for expatriates and their families.

Work-Life Balance

Latvians place a high value on work-life balance, which is reflected in their working culture. The standard workweek is typically 40 hours, with a strong emphasis on maintaining a healthy balance between professional and personal life. Employees are encouraged to take their annual leave, and the country offers generous vacation policies. This focus on work-life balance helps in reducing stress and burnout, making Latvia an ideal destination for professionals seeking a fulfilling career without compromising their personal well-being.

High-Quality Education and Training

Latvia boasts a well-developed education system and numerous opportunities for professional development. The country has several prestigious universities and vocational institutions that offer a wide range of programs and courses. Many employers in Latvia also invest in their employees' continuous learning and development through training programs, workshops, and conferences. This commitment to education ensures that professionals can continually enhance their skills and advance their careers.

Multilingual and Diverse Work Environment

Latvia is a multilingual and culturally diverse country. While Latvian is the official language, English is widely spoken, especially in business settings. Many international companies have established their presence in Latvia, creating a diverse work environment that values different perspectives and experiences. For Pakistani professionals, this means a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where they can thrive and contribute to the global workforce.

Strategic Location and Travel Opportunities

Latvia's strategic location in Northern Europe provides easy access to other European countries. The well-connected transportation network, including international airports, railways, and highways, makes traveling within Europe convenient and affordable. For professionals, this means the opportunity to explore neighboring countries and experience different cultures and lifestyles during weekends and holidays.

Supportive Expat Community

Latvia has a growing expatriate community that offers support and resources for newcomers. Numerous social clubs, networking events, and online forums provide a platform for expatriates to connect, share experiences, and seek advice. This supportive community helps professionals and their families settle in more easily, making the transition to life in Latvia smoother and more enjoyable.

How Falisha Manpower Facilitates Your Career in Latvia

Falisha Manpower plays a crucial role in helping professionals secure rewarding career opportunities in Latvia. Here’s how Falisha Manpower can assist you in making this exciting move:

Personalized Career Guidance

Falisha Manpower offers personalized career guidance to understand your skills, experience, and career aspirations. The agency’s experts provide insights into the Latvian job market and help you identify suitable job opportunities that align with your professional goals.

Job Placement Services

With a vast network of reputable employers in Latvia, Falisha Manpower connects candidates with top companies looking for skilled professionals. The agency’s job placement services ensure that you find a position that matches your qualifications and offers growth potential.

Visa and Relocation Assistance

Navigating the visa and relocation process can be complex. Falisha Manpower provides comprehensive support in obtaining the necessary work permits and visas. The agency also offers assistance with relocation, helping you and your family settle in Latvia with ease.

Cultural Orientation

Understanding the local culture is essential for a successful transition. Falisha Manpower conducts cultural orientation sessions to familiarize you with Latvian customs, workplace norms, and social etiquette. This knowledge helps you integrate into your new environment smoothly.

Continuous Support

Falisha Manpower offers continuous support throughout your employment journey. From pre-departure preparations to post-arrival assistance, the agency ensures that you have access to the resources and guidance needed to thrive in your new role.

Conclusion

Pursuing a career in Latvia offers numerous benefits, from competitive salaries and a healthy work-life balance to a supportive expat community and ample opportunities for professional development. As the best recruitment agency in Pakistan for Latvia, Falisha Manpower provides personalized guidance, job placement services, and continuous support to ensure a successful and fulfilling career in Latvia. Embrace the opportunity to work in a dynamic and welcoming environment, and let Falisha Manpower guide you every step of the way.

0 notes

born2battle · 5 years ago

Text

As an Ajinkyan --- Next 3 Years

The first three years at our Alma Mater had created a strong launch pad & a solid foundation of our academic as well as physical and mental capabilities. Our growth in the preceeding years resulted in making us even more determined & dedicated to pursue our dreams.Our parents and other family members were amazed with our transformation when we went home during the summer vacation. The stage was set up fot further challenges ahead.

Meanwhile,new infrastructure and facilities were created. Consequently, we learnt Swimming & Horse Riding from experts. Athletics complex enabled us to learn and practice various field & track events. A special mention about Mr Ghadge who presonally taught us Boxing while imparting the advice --- never to give up without a fight!! We were lucky that NCC was introduced in 1964. Thus, we could practice Rifle firing,Drill parades, Obstacle course & attend NCC camps in other States. The motto of NCC ---- “ Unity & Discipline” further reinforced our resolve to serve the Nation, as national integration was the ethos of NCC.

Jan 1964 was a memorable milestone since first two cadets of our senior Batch were selected to join the 31 NDA Course.It was an occasion to celebrate as well as motivate the junior Batches aspiring for admission to the prestigious tri- services Institution.In Jul 1964, another three cadets joined the 32 NDA Course.Let me explain the procedure for selection for the NDA. First step was a Written Exam by the UPSC, held twice a year. On the basis of the results, selected candidates above certain cut off percentage, were called for an extensive Services Selection Board ( SSB ).At the SSB, candidates were assessed on various parameters, such as, IQ & PQ tests,Psychological tests,Physical tests, Group tasks, Group discussions & personal interview. The candidates who qualified in the SSB had to undergo a detailed Medical exam. Finally, a consolidated merit list based on the results of all the aforementioned exams was prepared & only those in the top bracket, on the basis of the vacancies were selected for admission to the NDA.

Our Principal designed a special coaching module for the aspirants for the NDA. Core team of Teachers focussed their efforts to train the aspirants in a systematic manner while monitoring the progress.The emphasis was on refining the theoretical as well as practical aspects in a competitive environment.The results for the selection to NDA improved each year --- 10 cadets in 1965 & 8 cadets in 1966.This motivated more volunteers for the next Batch for special coaching for NDA.

Another major event was the India-Pakistan war in 1965. There was a fervour of patriotism throughout the period of the war from April-September 1965. We were ever so anxious to listen to the news bulletins and read the newspapers in order to keep abrest about the situation. This indeed developed our interest in Military history. We were tasked to give a review of the war situation in front of the class, which improved our communication skills tremendously. The only source for this review was the All India Radio since there was no Television or “Google”.

In 1967, I was one of the 15 privileged cadets who were selected for the NDA for the 38th NDA Course which was to commence on 5th July 1967. In retrospect I wish to express my gratitude towards the team of teachers who were my coach, guide and mentors. A special tribute to Mr. Chauhan (English), Mr. Asanare (Maths), Mr. Kapoor (Physics), Mr. Kirtikar (Chemistry), Mr. Devasahayam (History), Mr. Dalvi (Geography) and Mr. Ghadge (Physical Training & Sports). Ofcourse the master trainer was our Principal, Col Puri who always raised the bar, challenged our limits and improved our standards not only for NDA but also for other streams. The Ajinkans have distinguished themselves not only in Defence Services but also as successful Doctors, Engineers, Hoteliers, Actors, Business leaders and Entrepreneurs. The contribution of Mrs. Puri popularly called “Puri Aunty” was equally commendable and is fondly remembered. Her compassionate nature treating each child as her own son was reciprocated in equal measure as each of us received her affectionate blessings as a Mother.

Col and Mrs Puri deserved to be the bedrock for “Brand Ajinkyans”

#sainik school #army life #fauji

4 notes · View notes

rrmarines · 2 years ago

Text

Most Merchant Navy College in Jaipur

Merchant Navy College in Jaipur, is a prestigious institution that has been established. This college provides training for the merchant navy course.

Merchant Navy College in Jaipur is a renowned institute for maritime training. The college provides quality education at various levels of maritime studies and it has been providing world-class service to the Indian merchant navy for more than three decades.

—

Merchant navy college in Jaipur is one of the best colleges for merchant navy course. There are many colleges and institute in Rajasthan which offer MBA degree in merchant navy but they lag behind in providing quality education.

Merchant Navy College in Jaipur offers best education with campus facilities, good faculty, and flexible learning system. The college has world-class infrastructure and facilities to provide quality education to the students.

—

There are many institutions in Rajasthan that offer courses of Merchant Navy. The availability of these courses vary from city to city. Some of the best colleges for Merchant Navy courses are as follows:

—

Merchant navy is the course that gives an insight about the profession of a mariner, and the profession is related to a naval force which carries out its business in the sea or ocean. The course provides knowledge about nautical sciences.

The course can be pursued in various colleges that are present in Rajasthan. The best colleges for this course are Government College of Maritime Studies, Poddar College of Maritime Science, and Mangal Kunj Institute of Management Studies.

—

Merchant Navy Colleges are Training Institutes that are responsible for the training of Merchant Navigators and the operation of merchant ships.

In India, there is a Merchant Navy Academy in Mumbai which offers both full-time and part-time courses.

The Indian Maritime University (IMU) is a Public University that has a number of Courses in the field of Marine Sciences, Nautical Sciences and Marine Engineering.

—

What is Merchant Navy College?

Merchant Navy College is a free, co-educational, residential four-year college that offers a degree in Maritime Science. The college also provides an alternative two-year diploma course.

How do you get into Merchant Navy College?

Applicants must have completed their Class XII examination with English and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. They should have passed 10+2 or equivalent level examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as compulsory subjects. In addition they are required to pass the written test conducted by the JRF and interview before being granted admission to the college;

Who can apply for Merchant Navy College?

The following categories of candidates can apply for admission:

• Candidates who are citizens of India but resident in Pakistan or Bangladesh;

• Candidates who are citizens of Pakistan or Bangladesh but resident in India;

• Persons who are Indian citizens residing abroad;

• Foreign Nationals who wish to study at Merchant Navy College

#Merchant Navy College in Jaipur #Best College for Merchant Navy Course #Best Merchant Navy Colleges in Rajasthan #Merchant Navy College in Rajasthan #What is The Fees of Merchant Navy #Best Merchant Navy Training College in India #Merchant Navy Training Period #Rajasthan Merchant Navy Training College fees #Merchant Navy College in India #Mmerchant Navy College Near Me #Merchant Navy College Jaipur #Merchant Navy College Rajasthan

0 notes

xtruss · 3 years ago

Text

The Future of Pakistan-U.S. Relations: A Conversation With Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi of Pakistan

— Tuesday, September 21, 2021 | Council on Foreign Relations

Left: Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi: Foreign Minister, Pakistan. Right: Richard Haass: President, Council on Foreign Relations; Author, The World: A Brief Introduction

Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi of Pakistan discusses Pakistan's relationship with the United States and the quest for peace and stability in the region.

HAASS: Well good morning. This is the Council on Foreign Relations. We are thrilled to be back after a hiatus of eighteen months, though I should clarify that. We never went away. We just did not have in-person meetings. So this is the first of what will be many this week and beyond. We’re experimenting, but the goal will be gradually, as it’s safe, to open up our meetings to more people in person. But we will also continue to have a virtual dimension. The most overused word, I predict, in the English language this year will be “hybrid.” And going forward for the foreseeable future and then some, our meetings will be hybrid. And we’ll have an in-person dimension as well as a virtual dimension.

I am excited that today for this first meeting, this first hybrid meeting, we are joined by the foreign minister of Pakistan. Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi is in his second tour as foreign minister of his country. And as you can see, Mr. Minister, we’ve got a few people here. We have many more who are participating virtually or digitally. The way this will work is in a few seconds I will step off. The minister will make some opening remarks. Then he and I will have a conversation. And then we’ll open it up to you, our members. And we’ll get it all done within an hour. One thing that has not changed is our punctuality. We want to continue to respect the time of our guests as well as our members, so we will begin and end as close to on time as we possibly can.

So, again, Mr. Minister, I want to thank you for coming here, for initiating the new in-person hybrid era of the Council on Foreign Relations. We’re very pleased to have you back on our premises. So, sir, the microphone is yours.

QURESHI: Mr. Richard Haass, president of CFR, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, it is a pleasure to be back at the Council on Foreign Relations. At a time when we are facing several challenges of a truly global nature, the Council’s mission of promoting better understanding between the United States and the rest of the world is more relevant than ever. Ladies and gentlemen, I am sure that the recent developments in Afghanistan are on everyone’s mind. And I will share Pakistan’s perspective on them in due course. But I want to begin with how Pakistan envisions the future of its relationships with the United States.

I do not need to educate this learned audience on the cyclical nature and the historic ups and downs of the Pakistan-U.S. relationship. Our engagement has often been narrowly framed, dictated either by short-term security interests or the imperative to deal with a common challenge. We want to break out of this pattern. After the horrific September 11th terrorist attacks, Pakistan and the United States came together to decimate al-Qaida’s core leadership and architecture. Our cooperation produced results, leading President Biden to conclude earlier this year that the United States has achieved its core objective in Afghanistan.

Now that the U.S. military mission is over, we want to take our relationship beyond counterterrorism and Afghanistan, which of course would remain priorities. For Pakistan, the United States remains an important partner. The United States is still our largest export market and major source of foreign remittances. There is a cultural affinity between the United States and Pakistan, which is one of the largest English-speaking countries in the world. Talented young Pakistanis continue to gravitate towards American college campuses and Silicon Valley incubators. We have a large and politically engaged Pakistani American community that is a bridge between our two countries.

In short, we have all the ingredients in place to build a more substantive and a broad-based relationship that is anchored in trade, investment, and people-to-people linkages. As Pakistan shifts its focus towards geoeconomics, we want to re-leverage our connectivity infrastructure, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, to enhance regional trade and economic integration. We see the United States as an important partner I this regard. Sitting at the crossroads of South and Centra Asia, Pakistan is a market of over 220 million people, with a growing middle class. Pakistan’s young, but exciting, startup tech culture showcases our untapped investment potential. U.S. companies, like ExxonMobil, have a long history of working in Pakistan.

With the government’s climate-friendly energy policies that are now tremendous—they offer tremendous opportunities for U.S. companies that specialize in renewable and clean energy. An economically strong Pakistan can be an anchor for stability in a region that has suffered through forty years of war in Afghanistan. Pakistan can work with the United States through the Development Financial Corporation to generate economic activity along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. This could, in turn, help Afghan people rebuild their war-ravaged country. The Pakistan-U.S.-Uzbekistan-Afghanistan quadrilateral could be similarly leveraged to support Afghanistan’s postwar reconstruction.

Ladies and gentlemen, the government of Prime Minister Imran Khan was elected on a promise of delivering jobs, growth, and prosperity to the people of Pakistan. We knew that achieving such an ambitious domestic agenda would be impossible without peace on our borders.

Accordingly, Prime Minister Imran Khan offered that he would take two steps towards peace if India takes one. Our message was simple. Pakistan and India should be fighting poverty instead of each other. Unfortunately, India not only spurned our overtures for peace, but took actions in occupied Jammu and Kashmir that have pushed South Asia into a blind alley.

Prime Minister Khan had come to the U.N. two years ago and warned that India’s illegal and unilateral actions in the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir would not silence the Kashmiri people’s cry for self-determination no matter what level of violence and suppression India unleashes against the Kashmiris.

This has proved to be true. Earlier this month, the death of Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani illustrated the cynical manner in which Indian occupation is being perpetuated. And they were so frightened of the moral authority wielded by a ninety-one-year-old freedom fighter who had spent the last decade of his life under house arrest that it did not even let Mr. Geelani’s family bury him as per his wishes. This was disgraceful, to say the least.

Pakistan remains committed to finding a peaceful solution to the Jammu and Kashmir dispute, which is the main obstacle to lasting peace and stability in the region. It is up to India to break the impasse and create conditions for the resumption of meaningful dialogue with Pakistan.

But seeing the right wing religious frenzy that seems to have India in its grip under Prime Minister Modi, we are not holding our breath. We do hope, though, that the international community would not sacrifice the principles of freedom and self-determination on the altar of political expediency and the exigencies of great power competition when it comes to helping the long-suffering people of Kashmir.

Ladies and gentlemen, the stunning developments in Afghanistan have created a new reality and reset the regional landscape. No one could have expected that the Ghani government would fall so quickly. Once President Biden announced his decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan, Pakistan kept calling for more vigorous international diplomacy in support of an inclusive political settlement in Afghanistan.

We warned that if we do not achieve such an outcome, more instability, even civil war, would ensue. Pakistan also joined the United States, Russia, and China in the extended “troika” to explicitly convey our opposition to any government imposed by force in Afghanistan.

We urged both the Ghani government and the Taliban to show flexibility. While the Taliban were expanding their territory under their control, Mr. Ghani’s government was busy inciting hatred against Pakistan on social media. Unfortunately, successive Afghan governments found it easier to play to the international gallery to blame Pakistan for every problem in Afghanistan rather than looking at the corruption and rot within.

In the end, Mr. Ghani and his cohorts simply deserted the Afghan people. The expensively trained and equipped Afghan Security Forces were too demoralized to fight any longer for a corrupt kleptocratic leadership. Mr. Ghani’s final act was emblematic of how he had governed. He left Afghanistan to anarchy when an orderly transition had almost been negotiated.

The speed of the Ghani regime’s collapse proved that President Biden had made the right call. As both he and Prime Minister Imran Khan have pointed out, continuing the war in Afghanistan would not have changed the outcome.

Here, I want to comment briefly on the who lost Afghanistan debate that seems to be underway in the United States. First of all, the international coalition did achieve its mission in Afghanistan. Al-Qaida is a shadow of what it was on the morning of September 11, 2001, and the U.S. mainland has not been attacked again. These are clear successes, achieved with Pakistan’s cooperation.

More warningly, we are noticing some old narratives about Pakistan resurfacing in the debate. Let’s be clear. Pakistan and the United States shared the same objectives in Afghanistan, even if we did not always see eye to eye on how to achieve them. Pakistan should not be blamed for correctly diagnosing the limitations of trying to solve the political problem in Afghanistan through military means.

Instead of relitigating the past, we now have to look forward. Our most urgent priority in Afghanistan must be to avoid a humanitarian crisis. We should not add to the miseries of the Afghan people. Pakistan is already home to nearly four million Afghan refugees. The collapse of the Afghan economy could cause another refugee crisis at our border.

Since Pakistan cannot take more Afghan refugees, they will inevitably look beyond to the Gulf, to Europe, even to North America. It is in our collective interest to ensure that our actions do not make economic refugees out of Afghans who have otherwise no wish to leave their country.

Pakistan shares some of the international community’s concerns about the composition of the interim government in Afghanistan. But there is a new political reality in Afghanistan. As an immediate neighbor, Pakistan cannot afford to disengage, not least because of the evacuations of Americans, international aid workers, and at-risk Afghans that we are continuing to facilitate. The international community should hold the Taliban to their commitments on providing safe passage to those who want to leave the country as well as counterterrorism, human rights, and political inclusivity.

With careful engagement and persuasion, we may be able to nudge the Taliban in the right direction. Ostracizing Afghanistan proved to be a mistake in the 1990s and it would be a mistake now. An isolated and unstable Afghanistan would be exactly the kind of place that would lure terrorist groups.

Pakistan is already experiencing an upsurge in terrorist attacks by the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan and the Baluchistan Liberation Army, and we all witnessed the horrific consequences of the Daesh suicide bombing in Kabul last month.

So while we should expect the Taliban to honor their pledge and not allow terrorist groups to use Afghan territory to attack any other country again, we have to find more creative ways to elicit their cooperation on a sustainable basis. Caution will not do. Constructive engagement and steps to avert humanitarian crisis and stabilize the economy will be indispensable.

We should also be vigilant against regional spoilers who are opposed to the Afghan peace process and are, clearly, disappointed that Afghanistan seems to have averted a long and bloody civil war for now.

In the final analysis, an inclusive end state in Afghanistan remains the international community’s best counterterrorism investment. We should continue to pursue it. I thank you.

HAASS: Thank you, Mr. Minister. And as I said, I’ll begin with a few questions, and then we’ll open it up to our members.

Since, understandably, a lot of what you said dealt with Afghanistan, why don’t I start there as well? Then we can move on to some other things. How does Pakistan view the Taliban victory? And to what extent does Pakistan, quote/unquote, “take credit” for it? What are you—how important or significant do you see your role having been over the decades?

QURESHI: What you want to know is, are we taking credit for their takeover? (Laughs.) Certainly not. Their ascendency, in my view, is primarily the failure of the regime that was in office over there. You cannot remain oblivious to what’s going on. Let’s being with the elections. Elections were held and they became controversial. You saw two presidents being sworn in on the same day. You are not unaware of the squabbling within the government. You are not unaware of the misgovernance, the ineptitude, and the corruption that was associated with that regime. Their failures, in my view, gave Taliban the ascendency that they have today

What are people in Afghanistan looking for? In my view, they are tired of fighting. They’ve seen conflict—continuous conflict for forty years. And they yearn for peace. So anyone that can give them hope and peace, they will be willing to engage with that authority. Unfortunately, the regime—the Ashraf Ghani government—failed and lost credibility in the people. And you saw when they were moving from province to province, there was no resistance from the people.

HAASS: There are those who say that the Taliban could not have won a military victory over the years without a physical sanctuary in Pakistan. What is your reaction to that assessment?

QURESHI: Pakistan—you know, who would know Afghanistan better than you? You know, you’ve studied Afghanistan. You have written about Afghanistan. And you’re an authority on Afghanistan. I recognize that. But let’s reflect back. When did the Afghans move into Pakistan? You know, it was, you know, when the Soviets moved in. And then we had to—we had to shelter them. And we sort of hosted them. It’s a lot, over four million are still hosted in Pakistan. But the Afghans that you—the Taliban that you see today—I lost the train—the question was, again? Can you just—

HAASS: About those who attribute what has happened in no small part because of the physical sanctuary that the Taliban enjoyed.

QURESHI: Yeah. OK. Right. Now, the sanctuaries that people talk about, what did Pakistan do? Pakistan has done its bit. If you look at the operations that we carried out, from Swat right into areas that many in the West felt we would never move into, we cleansed them. We cleansed them. We did everything possible. Border management, I remember, was a big issue, you know, whenever there were, you know, the U.S.-Pakistan talks. You know, border management was high on the agenda. We fenced the border, despite opposition, through our resources. We tried to introduce, you know, a biometric system over there to regulate the border. And we cleansed our areas.

These sanctuaries are in fact—if you are concerned about sanctuaries, then you should look into Afghanistan. Those sanctuaries were pointed out by Pakistan to the Afghani government. Here they are, right in front of you. Afghan soil is being against Pakistan. And you’re doing nothing about it.

HAASS: Are you worried that could continue in the future? That in a sense Afghanistan—that the Taliban, or elements of the Taliban—because it’s hard to speak about the Taliban as though it’s a singular entity—that elements of the Taliban will see what they’ve accomplished not as an end, but as a way station? And some of them will not be satisfied unless they radicalize Pakistan? Are you worried that Afghanistan could become a sanctuary and a base of operations against Pakistan?

QURESHI: Depends how you deal with Afghanistan today. This is the critical moment. If the international community disengages, if you do not deal with the immediate humanitarian crisis that is in the making, if you let the Afghan economy collapse and you continue with the freeze, Afghan money not being allowed to use for Afghans, then you will be creating space for those elements that we collectively agreed to fight and defeat. We did our bit. The Pakistan Army and the people of Pakistan, you know, collectively resolved on a national action plan. And that is, I think, a success story that many have not talked about. How we cleansed our areas, how we amalgamated that erstwhile FATA into mainstream, how schools are functioning there, how markets are there, how cricket is being played in areas that were sort of—you couldn’t dream of stepping in.

We’ve done our bit. The focus should be across the border. And that is where I think we have to partner. And here Pakistan is ready to partner on counterterrorism, with the United States and with the West, to ensure that there are more sanctions. Now, coming to what the Taliban have said, their initial statement has been that we will not allow our soil to be used against Pakistan or any other country. I hope they stand by that, and they live up to it.

HAASS: If I were an outsider—you talked about the humanitarian crisis that is unfolding in Afghanistan. You’ve got large numbers of internally displaced people, potential refugees. Already, though, we’re seeing signs that, how would I put it, it does not appear the Taliban 2.0 seems to be fundamentally different than Taliban 1.0. We see what they’re doing on human rights, on education, on women. How is the world supposed to deal with the humanitarian needs of Afghanistan, but at the same time place conditions—or strings, to put it bluntly—on aid in order to encourage certain kinds of behavior, be it on terrorism or on human rights. How do you—how does Pakistan plan to deal with that dilemma?

QURESHI: The question is, Richard, first of all, what we have in Afghanistan is a new reality. I think the sooner the world reconciles to this new reality, the better it will be in taking the correct decisions. Right. There was ample time and opportunity to get rid of them. You know, twenty years of investment, three hundred thousand well-equipped and trained Afghan National Security Forces. They melted away. And you saw that. Now, here we are. How do we deal with them is the question.

We have limited choice. We are neighbors. You have the luxury of disengagement. You know, you had the choice of leaving. Do we? We don’t. So we have to deal with that reality, and I think the sooner you realize and deal with that reality, it will be better now.

How do we expect a positive attitude from the Taliban? Can we get it through intimidation? Can we—could we force them? That was tried. It didn’t work. So if it didn’t work, let’s be more innovative. Let us see if they can be incentivized to behave differently. Now, they also have to realize that their role has changed. They’re no longer fighters. They have said we have declared end of war. If they have, they’re in a new position. They’re governors and they have to provide governance, and if they have to provide governance, then they need support of the international community.

Now, the international community is saying we will judge you by certain standards. I hope they can listen to that. We as neighbors will do our best to persuade them that it is in their interest, it is in Afghanistan’s interest to adopt a more inclusive approach. Afghanistan has changed in the last 20 years. You cannot say women will not go to school. They will go to school. They want to go to school. How can you stop them, you know? (Laughs.) And you talk of Islamic values, then people will—(inaudible)—next door. Aren’t girls going to school, college, university in Pakistan, in other Muslim countries? So where does the Sharia law—where does Sharia law prohibit, you know, girls working, going to school, you know, leading a normal life? If that is what religion says, that is what the world expects, you have to behave differently.

So far, the initial indications are—I can’t speak for them, but I can hope and I pray that they are smart enough to understand what is in their interest. In my view, their interest is to open up, to respect international opinion and international norms. And if they do that, you know, they’ll find it easier for themselves.

HAASS: That is for sure. If they were to do it, they would find it easier. I think the big question is, are they likely to do it?

Let me put three other topics—

QURESHI: Let’s wait. It’s too early. It’s too early to make a value judgment. Let’s not shun them away. And let’s not blindly trust them.

HAASS: I agree. Let’s test them, and I think some form of—you talked about creative ways, conditional engagement, constructive engagement. I think that is likely to be the policy going forward, that they’ll be asked to meet certain behavioral standards and then reactions will depend on it.

Let me just quickly put three other—

QURESHI: Can I just come in here?

HAASS: Yes, sir.

QURESHI: If you look at the way now—the immediate challenge when they took over was evacuation. How did they behave? Were they positive? In my view, they were not obstructive, you know, in letting foreign nationals leave Afghanistan. Now, that’s different. Did they, like in the past, you know—you know, the behavior was noticeably different when they said we will protect embassies and, you know, they should be, you know—we should respect, you know, their, you know, their premises and not violate those things. But that is somewhat different from the past.

HAASS: Again, one subject I want to put out there is U.S.-Pakistan relations. I doubt you would disagree with me if I described it as a history of intermittent and mutual disappointment, those of us who have worked on it from our respective sides. Where do you see now, going forward, that can be changed? Where do you see any opportunities in U.S.-Pakistani relations? Together we’re what, 550 million people? Pakistan now has a population two-thirds that of the United States. What can we build on?

QURESHI: There’s a lot to build on. There are lots of values that we share. You know, we are a democracy; so are you. You believe in a market economy and you are supportive of, you know, private-sector-leading growth; so are we. You are interested in peace and stability in the region; so are we. Right? So there are lots of commonalities. The question is, let’s sit back and reflect: When Pakistan and the United States, whenever in history, whenever they’ve worked together, has it worked to our mutual advantage? In my view, it has. Whenever we’ve turned away from each other, you know, we’ve not helped each other. I think U.S. could make a strategic mistake by pushing Pakistan away. It was a mistake to abandon Afghanistan in the ’90s. It would be a mistake to not have a continued working relationship with an ally that has been with you for over seven decades.

What are we asking for? We’re not asking for any assistance. We’re not asking for any, you know, a dole-out. No. What we’re saying is we are offering opportunities of investment. If they make economic sense, come and take advantage of that. We can trade. There are investment opportunities. Here is Pakistan placed, you know, at a location which can be advantageous to many of your companies. And there is a shift in our focus. We are focusing on geoeconomics, on geopolitics. Now, that’s a huge shift in mindset. If the U.S. is not reading that then they’re certainly missing something. This is a significant shift and they should take advantage of. Here is a new—you know, land-locked Afghanistan and Central Asian republics, you know, that have a lot to offer. And Pakistan can be the hub of that economic activity. So take economic decisions and engage with Pakistan in mutual interests.

HAASS: One issue that we don’t see eye to eye is China, and U.S.-Chinese relations have deteriorated in recent years. There’s now bipartisan, a large bipartisan—

QURESHI: Not on account of us.

HAASS: Pardon me?

QURESHI: We’re not responsible for that deterioration.

HAASS: I’m not accusing you of that. I’m not suggesting that. I would say Xi Jinping has done just fine on his own. The question is, many other countries in Asia—Australia just joined a new grouping with the U.K. and the U.S.; India is participating with Japan and Australia in the Quad. Pakistan looks like, in some ways, the odd man out. Vietnam is obviously concerned about China. What is your perception of Xi Jinping’s China, and why do you seem to be more comfortable with Chinese power, less willing to criticize China than others?

QURESHI: They have been supportive. They have been consistent. When the world turned away, they never turned away. They have, over the years, built a relationship and they have built credibility. There’s trust. The people in Pakistan trust what they say. They have said they have never let us down; through thick and thin they stood with us. They’re our neighbors. And they have been supportive. You know, when we ask the United States to play a constructive role in the interest of peace and stability of the region, what’s your answer? It’s a bilateral matter. You know, you sort it out amongst themselves, India, Pakistan. We say we want to focus on economic security of Pakistan. We want to live in peace with our eastern neighbor. Can you play a role? Can you play the role of a facilitator, of a mediator? You say, sorry, we can’t.

So what—isn’t that disappointing people in Pakistan? When we say that we have taken concrete steps in addressing important issues like money laundering, like terror financing. And we’re in agreement with that, with you, you know, on the direction we should take. You talk to your leadership, you make promises, and maybe get back—you know, when we get feedback from our people who are engaging, you know, on FATF. You know, we find the U.S. playing a very—not hostile, but a very difficult role. Not even recognizing the steps we have taken. So what do you expect the people of Pakistan to—how would they respond to that?

HAASS: I will resist the temptation to answer on behalf of the United States and put one other issue on the table you mentioned, which is India. Can Pakistan and India—can your relationship improve if the situation over Kashmir does not change? Is that—to what extent does that remain not just a problem, but an obstacle to any sort of improvement in Indo-Pakistan relations?

QURESHI: Well, we certainly want our relationship to improve. We certainly want our relationship to improve because, as I said, our agenda, our focus is on, you know, fixing our economy, investing in people, improving social indicators in the country. We can only do that if we have peace, you know, on our borders. The question is there are outstanding issues. How do we resolve them? Can we wish them away? We can’t. We need to resolve them. We need to address them. How do we address them? Through a dialogue, through meaningful dialogue.

If India if is shying away from dialogue and the issue remains, if they continue with the atrocities that they are committing—and, believe you me, you know, you are advocates of human rights. Look at the human right violations that are taking place right now in Jammu and Kashmir. And we’ve just—you know, we’ve just shared with the international community a new dossier with evidence on how human rights are being trampled. We talk about human rights, but then we have selected application of human rights. That is important. If that can be addressed, if the human grievances in Jammu and Kashmir can be taken into account, and if there is a let up over there, yes.

You know, they want their statehood restored. And when Prime Minister Modi invited their leadership—there was engagement with them previously, the former coalition government, with them. They said, listen, what you’ve done on the 5th of August is unacceptable, across the board. We’re not saying that. People who have been in coalition governments with Delhi are saying: This is unacceptable. So if you revisit that, we are willing to sit and talk and normalize. Understanding that there are some difficult issues, it will—they will take time. But then let people breathe.

HAASS: But is that—are you saying that’s a precondition to normalization or dialogue? Or you want that to be the subject of the dialogue?

QURESHI: What I’m saying is they have vitiated the climate, and they should create a conductive environment for us to sit and talk.

HAASS: Again, I will resist the temptation to follow up. I want to get the members involved in the conversation. So I think, Carrie, are we going to take the first virtual or the first physical? And this is on the record. We’ll take one virtual, then we’ll come to people in the room. And just remind everybody, including the minister and yourselves, that this is on the record. Anything you say can and will be used against you. So let’s get a virtual question from digital land.

OPERATOR: We will take our first virtual question from Razi Hashmi.

Q: Good morning and as-salaam alaikum, foreign minister. My name is Razi Hashmi. I am a term member with the Council on Foreign Relations. And I cover South Asia in the Office of International Religious Freedom at the State Department.

So freedom for religious minorities in Pakistan continues to be a challenge with the continued enforcement and abuse of blasphemy laws, persecution and denial of the rights of groups like Ahmadi Muslims, and growing number of forced abductions, marriages, and conversions of Hindu women and girls. Authorities imprisoned approximately eighty individuals—

HAASS: Is there a question? We got to get to a question.

Q: Yes. You spoke earlier about selective application for human rights. So what is the government doing to protect religious minorities and reform the laws that may restrict their practice? Thank you.

QURESHI: We are sensitive to what you said. We recognize that the Christian minority, the Hindu minority, and the Sikhs, and others in Pakistan have played a very constructive, very positive role. There are—there are no laws in the country that discriminate against them. You referred to the blasphemy law. If you look at the cases registered on that law, the bulk of the cases are against Muslims and not minorities. To give you an example, one of the members of the party of Prime Minister Imran Khan, when he—when we found out that he was involved in a forced conversion, we threw him out of the party. So we are sensitive to these rights. And the constitution guarantees fundamental rights. And we are clear that we need to protect our minorities. And an example of that is the Kartarpur initiative that we talked—the corridor that we opened up, you know, for the Sikhs to come and, you know, visit one of their holiest sites.

HAASS: OK. Let’s—sir, here in the room. Hard for me to get people’s names with the masks. And I apologize if I know you and I can’t see who—tell who it is. I apologize.

Q: Hi. It’s Krishen Sud. I’m a member of CFR as well. Two quick questions. One—

HAASS: So just do one. We’ll do one.

Q: OK. Just one question. Prime Minister Khan said after the fall of the government in Afghanistan that the country has been freed from the shackles of slavery. What does that mean?

QURESHI: He was quoted out of context. What he was talking about—he was addressing a seminar that was talking about a new curriculum that we had introduced. We had—you know, we had an English medium and an Urdu medium set up. And we realized that there were two strains—you know, two different kinds of educational system in the country and we need to—need to unify that. So what he was saying was that slavery is up here. To get away from the shackles of slavery, you have to make people mentally independent. It was in that context, and it was misquoted, and they linked it to Afghanistan.

HAASS: We’re going to ping-pong a little bit between the virtual and the physical, I’m told. Is that right, Carrie? OK. In which case, we’ll do one—another virtual at this point.

OPERATOR: We’ll take our next virtual question from Mansoor Shams.

Q: Hello. My name is Mansoor Shams and I’m the founder of MuslimMarine.org. I’m an American Muslim, a former U.S. Marine, and I was born in Karachi. Like you, I’m concerned with Kashmir, the crisis there and the human rights violations. But I wonder why you have not consistently condemned the human rights abuses of all Muslim minorities. For example, you have not said anything publicly about the mass detainment camps of the Uighur Muslims in China or the ongoing struggles of Ahmadi Muslims to include many non-minority groups in Pakistan. Doesn’t all this make it harder to be taken seriously, especially when asking the international community for help? Thank you.

QURESHI: Well, we have not been ignorant of developments that you have referred to. Then there are different approaches with different relationships. The relationship that we have with China is such that we can take up issues, and we do take up issues, in a very frank, candid manner. But it is done through diplomatic channels and not through media communication.

HAASS: So, just so I understand that, so privately you have raised concerns about the Chinese treatment of the Uighurs with the Chinese government? And you have—you have made clear you have concerns?

QURESHI: We have sensitized them. Yes, we have.

HAASS: Yes, ma’am.

Q: Hi. Masuda Sultan, Symbio Investment. I’m an Afghan American and I’ve been working on Afghan issues for the past twenty-plus years. You rightfully mentioned girls’ education. And we talked about Taliban’s behavior and the need to come up to world standards. We hear that girls in primary school are beginning to go to school. We hear that university students—private university students are going to school, women. But that girls in grades seven to twelve have not yet begun their studies, that the Taliban are promising that this will happen, and we’re reading about it. And my question to you is, A, do you think that they will deliver on that promise? And, B, we’re hearing that teachers’ salaries are not being paid. And can you tell us if Pakistan has any ideas about how to engage on that issue so that teacher salaries can get paid.

QURESHI: I got the question. Ma’am, to begin with, if they’re allowing girls to go to university and open up primary schools, that means conceptually they’ve accepted that women and girls have a right to education. That’s a good step. That’s a positive step. Why haven’t secondary schools been opened? There could be logistical issues. There could be issues of teachers—availability of teachers. I’m just guessing. I’m not fully aware of the ground situation, but I’m guessing. Why haven’t teachers been paid? (Laughs.) Obviously, they are in a tight situation. And that is what we are saying, is unfreeze money that is theirs so that they can pay teachers, so that they can run their hospitals effectively, so that they can manage the COVID situation. Who knows what the COVID situation over there is? There are hardly any people who are vaccinated over there. That’s a concern. It’s a concern for us because, you know, COVID sees no borders, and we are concerned.

So what we are saying is be patient and be persuasive. In my view, that might be a more effective way of dealing with it. Incentivize. Tell them that if they’re doing this, they’re doing it for their own good. Afghanistan would need them, their economy would need them, their, you know, governance structure would need them. And they’ve said—what have they said? If I recall, they’ve said that government servants who were working, please come back to work. They’ve said, we are granting, announcing, general amnesty. There will be no revenge. Now, if this is what they’re saying, we should collectively hold them to it and say: Now, deliver on that.

What have we done, as a neighbor? Pakistan understood a diplomatic outreach. I went to different immediate neighbors of Afghanistan—Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran—and said: OK. We are neighbors. If thing go wrong, the immediate spillover we’ll face. Should we have a coordinated approach? Do we have concerns, common concerns? They said, yes, we do. And if things go right, will we benefit from the peace dividend? They said, we do. I said, OK, if we do, then let’s have a coordinated approach. And in that coordinated approach, we will all suggest—and as the prime minister suggested when he met the Tajik president—we will engage with them, and we will tell them why an inclusive government is in their interest. Afghanistan is a country of different ethnic groups. And getting them in is better than keeping them out. You know, broadening their base will give them the stability that they’re looking for.

If you’re talking of a peaceful Afghanistan—a peaceful Afghanistan will only come about through a national reconciliation. And for that reconciliation, involvement, engagement is important. So we will continue to do that. And all these issues that you are referring to are important to me as much as they’re important to you.

HAASS: OK, Carrie, let’s get another virtual question.

OPERATOR: We’ll take our next virtual question from Manjari Miller.

Q: Good morning. I’m Manjari Chatterjee Miller. I’m senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. Your excellency, thank you very much for your statements. I think they were very interesting. My question is related to a statement that came from General Bajwa and was widely reported, when he said that the Tehrik-i-Taliban, which, as you know, has inflicted thousands of casualties on Pakistani civilians, and the Afghani Taliban are two faces of the same coin. My question is, how do you reconcile his reported statement with Pakistan’s support for the Afghani Taliban?

QURESHI: Could you clarify the question for me?

HAASS: I think it’s basically—Manjari, as I understood it—if I do disservice to you, I apologize, correct me—that one of your generals has basically said that the Taliban within Pakistan as well as elements of it in Afghanistan are basically two sides of the same coin. And doesn’t that give you pause?

QURESHI: Well, the difference is—and how do we distinguish between the two? The Taliban that are in Afghanistan were focused on Afghanistan. And they, in their mind, were fighting an occupation force. They wanted to liberate their country. Taliban we call, you know, the Pakistani TTP, are Taliban who are attacking Pakistan, who were carrying out terrorist attacks on Pakistan. So you have to distinguish between the two.

HAASS: Manjari, is that—did you want to follow up there? Maybe not. OK.

Q: Yes, can you hear me?

HAASS: Yeah.

Q: OK. Sorry. My follow up is that my question was related to General Bajwa’s statement, which was an acknowledgement that it is very hard to distinguish between the two because they are so intricately connected.

QURESHI: Well, they have—they speak the same language, they have common tribes, their culture is similar. But the question is their behavior. Who is doing what? As I said, there’s one element that is destabilizing Pakistan, that is being used by certain elements to create insurgency in Pakistan. They have been killing innocent people. And there are others who have their focus not on Pakistan, but want—you know, who play a role in Afghanistan. That’s the difference. But, obviously, we would not—if they—if they go into things that we feel are against the ethos and start promoting militantism, if they start radicalizing the society, Pakistanis generally do not want to see Talibanization of Pakistan, no. No. We have a constitution. We have our own values. We have our own vision. And our vision is the vision of the founding father, Quaid-e-Azam—Muhammad Ali Jinnah. And that is what we would want our country to be.

HAASS: Yes, ma’am. Want to wait for the microphone. Just introduce yourself.

Q: Rina Amiri, senior fellow and director of Afghanistan regional policy initiatives at New York University.

Minister Qureshi, you noted that Afghans were looking for hope and peace because of the failings of the previous government. Yet, this all Talib, all male government that lacks—entirely lacks inclusively in terms of ethnicity, that has eighteen sanctioned individuals, hardly engenders hope among the Afghan population. You see this in the exodus of the Afghan population. You see this in the internal displacement of Afghan population. It’s also an inherently unstable government.

HAASS: Is there a question here?

Q: Yes. So my question to you is, Pakistan is seen as having had a hand in the composition of this government. There is still a need for political settlement. What will Pakistan and the region do in order to engender a government that is not going to lead to civil war? Because that is not what we see right now. Thank you.

QURESHI: Ma’am, that’s your opinion, that we’ve had a hand in putting a government together. Believe you me, believe you me, believe you me, they are very independent. They do not like to be told what to do and what not to. They have their own ways of working and they take their own decisions, all right? And we have in the past made certain suggestions. They paid no heed to that. So this impression that you’re carrying that the government that is office over there is our placement is not correct, to begin with. And if you follow what I said earlier on, what are we suggesting? We are suggesting what you are asking. We are on the same page, you know?

In fact, if you dispassionately look at what Pakistan is advocating, Pakistan is advocating more or less what the international community is asking. You know, we are in fact the spokesmen of the international community. We are sensitizing them to what the world—how the world is looking at things, and how they have to respond to international opinion if they want acceptability. And if they do not get acceptability, you know, how will they—how will they sustain themselves?

Here is a country that was being basically run through international funding. Did they have the resources to maintain the security apparatus that was in place, to run the government that they were running? They don’t. That money came from the West. The U.S. contributed in large numbers, the Europeans played their role. So why do they want to add to the difficulties? They have plenty, why would they want to add by ignoring that? We are suggesting—we are advocating what the international community is saying. What we are saying is: Don’t rub them the wrong way; nudge them the right direction. That’s the difference.

HAASS: Mr. Minister, we will, like you, be watching events closely. And we hope that what I would describe as your cautious optimism is borne out by events. And the next time you come here, when we get the opportunity to welcome you, we can look at the record that has evolved. But I want to thank you for getting us back into the business of in-person or hybrid meetings. I want to thank you for spending an hour with us this morning. I want to thank our members here, as well as virtually. And also let people know at 10:00 tomorrow morning we have the Taoiseach, for those of you not fluent in Gaelic, that is the prime minister of Ireland will be in conversation with us tomorrow, talking about the situation in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Europe across the board.

Again, though, Foreign Minister Qureshi, sir—

QURESHI: Can I just close with one sentence?

HAASS: Yes, sir.

QURESHI: Our objectives are the same. Our approaches could be different. Objectives remain the same.

HAASS: Well, I’m—I hope that’s the case. I’m skeptical in a few areas, but—

QURESHI: That’s your choice. (Laughs.)

HAASS: That is my experience from history. But I’ll end again by thanking you and wishing you—wishing you and your country well, sir.

QURESHI: Thank you. (Applause.)

(END)

0 notes

clearhologrampainter · 4 years ago

Text

Aiou assignments

The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is a state funded college in Islamabad, Pakistan. The college is the world's fourth biggest foundation of higher learning, with a yearly enlistment

of 1,121,038 understudies (starting at 2010), the dominant part are ladies and course enlistment of 3,305,948 (2011). The college has 44 provincial grounds and focuses all through Pakistan

remembering for Faisalabad Millat Road, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan.

Allama Iqbal Open University is an alluring alternative for individuals who can't bear the cost of profoundly costly instruction in Pakistan's private colleges. Web based learning is for

the most part offered free or at a negligible expense to the consumer.

Destinations and mission

Set up in 1974, it is Asia's first open college with a solid accentuation on giving distance instruction in way of thinking, common science and social sciences. It has the most candidates each time of any college in Pakistan. aiou solved assignments spring 2021

AIOU offers broad undergrad and post-graduate projects in scholastic disciplines. After seeing the accomplishment of the Open University in the United Kingdom, AIOU was set up as a

state funded college in 1974.

AIOU is noted for its savvy strategy to give higher and long lasting training to individuals gaining from their homes and work environments at least expense through a particular asset

oversaw by the government.

AIOU is available to everybody and gives training to all with no discrimination.

Organization and administration

Chancellor (President of Pakistan)

Supportive of Chancellor (Federal Minister for Education, Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training)

Bad habit Chancellor (Chief Executive Officer/Head of the foundation)

Chief Council (Governing Body)

Resources and divisions

Workforce of Arabic and Islamic Studies

Set up in 1974, the workforce was overhauled as the Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies in 1998, with the accompanying divisions:

Arabic Language and Literature

Hadith and Seerah

Islamic Law (Fiqh)

Islamic Thought, History and Culture

Qur'an and Tafseer

Workforce of Education

Set up in 1984, the Faculty of Education's root originates before the college. A National Institute of Education was set up in 1973 as a piece of the Federal Ministry of Education, to

improve instruction at school levels through in-administration preparing of Master Trainers. This foundation turned into a piece of the college in June 1975.

The Faculty of Education has the accompanying divisions:

Grown-up and Continuing Education

Distance and Non-Formal Education

Instructive Planning and Management

Science Education

Specialized curriculum

Educator Education (Secondary)

Educator Education (Elementary)

Workforce of Sciences

Renamed as Faculty of Sciences, the Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences was set up in 1982. It involves the accompanying nine offices:

Rural Sciences

Science

Organic science

Science

Data Technology

PC Science

Designing and Technology

Ecological Sciences

Home and Health Sciences

Arithmetic and Statistics

Physics

Telecommunications

Workforce of Social Sciences and Humanities

'The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities was set up in 1982. The 16 divisions of the staff are:

Business Administration

The executives Sciences

Business

Financial aspects

English Language and Applied Linguistics

History

Iqbal Studies

Library and data sciences

Mass Communication

Pakistan Studies

Pakistani dialects

Humanism, Social Work and Population Studies

Sexual orientation and Women's Studies

Memorial postage stamp

On the college's 25th commemoration, Pakistan Post gave a memorial postage stamp for it on 20 November 1999.

0 notes

divinejhonson · 7 months ago

Text

Exploring Career Opportunities in Slovenia

Introduction

Nestled in the heart of Europe, Slovenia offers a blend of natural beauty, cultural richness, and burgeoning career opportunities that appeal to professionals seeking a dynamic work environment. Whether you're drawn to its thriving industries or picturesque landscapes, Slovenia presents a promising destination for career growth. This comprehensive guide will navigate you through the essentials of pursuing career opportunities in Slovenia:

Understanding Slovenia's Dynamic Job Market

Slovenia boasts a diverse economy driven by sectors such as manufacturing, information technology, tourism, finance, and renewable energy. As a member of the European Union and Eurozone, Slovenia offers a stable economic environment and strategic access to European markets, making it an attractive hub for international professionals.

Key Steps to Prepare for Career Opportunities

1. Researching Slovenia's Job Market Trends

Before initiating your job search, conduct thorough research on Slovenia's current job market trends. Identify sectors that align with your skills and career aspirations. Websites can provide valuable insights into job openings, employer expectations, and industry-specific requirements in Slovenia.

2. Enhancing Your Skills and Qualifications

Employers in Slovenia value candidates with diverse skills and qualifications. Consider upgrading your skill set through relevant certifications, language proficiency courses (Slovenian, English, or other European languages), or specialized training programs. Continuous learning and adapting to industry demands can enhance your competitiveness in the Slovenian job market.

3. Networking and Building Professional Contacts

Networking plays a crucial role in Slovenia's job market. Utilize professional platforms like LinkedIn to connect with recruiters, industry professionals, and expatriates already working in Slovenia. Attend industry conferences, seminars, and networking events to expand your professional network and gain insights into job opportunities.

4. Understanding Visa and Work Permit Requirements

As a non-EU national, securing a work visa or permit is essential before starting employment in Slovenia. Familiarize yourself with the visa application process, required documents, and any specific regulations that apply to your situation. The Best Overseas Employment Agency, can provide expert guidance and support in navigating visa requirements smoothly.

5. Cultural Adaptation and Lifestyle Considerations

Moving to Slovenia involves adapting to its cultural nuances, lifestyle, and social norms. Researching about Slovenian culture, etiquette, healthcare services, and cost of living can facilitate a smooth transition and help you settle comfortably in your new professional environment.

6. Crafting a Targeted Resume and Cover Letter

Tailor your resume and cover letter to showcase your skills, experiences, and achievements that align with Slovenian employers' expectations. Highlight your international experience, language proficiency, and adaptability to demonstrate your suitability for prospective job roles in Slovenia.

7. Interview Preparation and Job Search Strategies

Prepare diligently for job interviews by researching potential employers, understanding their business operations, and anticipating common interview questions. Develop a strategic job search plan, explore online job portals, company websites, and professional networks to identify and apply for suitable job vacancies.

Conclusion

Exploring career opportunities in Slovenia requires proactive planning, continuous skill development, and effective networking. By understanding Slovenia's dynamic job market, enhancing your qualifications, and complying with visa requirements, you can position yourself as a competitive candidate in this vibrant European nation.

The Best Recruitment Agency In Pakistan For Slovenia, ensures you receive comprehensive support throughout your job search and relocation process. Begin your journey today and unlock exciting career prospects in Slovenia's thriving economic landscape.

0 notes

ronniealex · 4 years ago

Text

Why Are People Choosing TEFL?

There has been a flood of interest in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) courses as of late. TEFL Pakistan used to be considered as something that understudies would do during a hole year, as a chance to see the world and bring in a touch of cash simultaneously. Yet, presently it is being enquired about by a wide range of individuals in various positions. With Britain in a condition of anguish, it appears to be that bunches of individuals, pushed by excess and occupation cuts, are searching for an elective profession way.

All in all, what are the advantages of TEFL?

- TEFL isn't only a decent chance to bring in cash, yet an incredible chance to investigate the world, visiting a nation as well as being a piece of the way of life and assisting with forming a piece of the local area there. You will meet stunning new individuals training English and it tends to be an amazingly sure encounter.

- Teaching abroad offers you the chance to find puts that you have consistently longed for visiting and earning enough to pay the rent simultaneously.

- If you are living in another country you will get the opportunity to become familiar with another dialect. While it's anything but a necessity of a TEFL instructor to know the local language, it very well may be a useful ability.

- Teaching English as an unknown dialect will improve your showing abilities, regardless of whether you are an instructor as of now, learning an alternate way to deal with training will profit your abilities and give you new thoughts. Adjusting your abilities and instructing an unknown dialect will give you significant experience for any work space.

- TEFL courses are fun and an extraordinary method to learn and accomplish something exceptional.

- The capability will upgrade your C.V. also, dazzle possible businesses.

On the off chance that you are keen on Teaching English as an unknown dialect, it is acceptable to realize what's going on with everything, as there are many befuddling abbreviations to comprehend and there are various instructor instructional classes available.

Here are the critical abbreviations to get your head around:

- Trinity Cert. TESOL, which is Teaching English to speakers of different dialects. TESOL is one of two

globally perceived courses.

- CELTA, which represents Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, the second universally perceived course.

- TEFL is an umbrella term for Teaching English as a Foreign Language.

- EFL implies, English as an unknown dialect and IELTS Pakistan is English language instructing.

On the off chance that you might want to find out about the TEFL courses accessible you can look at the St Giles site.

0 notes

ladystylestores · 5 years ago

Text

Russia, UK move to ease coronavirus lockdowns: Live updates | News

Residents of Moscow will be allowed to go out for a walk – for the first time in more than two months – on Monday, while the UK is also preparing to relax its lockdown despite concerns among the government’s scientific advisory body.

Latin America’s death toll has now exceeded 50,000 with some one million cases reported across the region.

Most of the deaths have been in Brazil, where supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro appeared at a rally on Sunday against the country’s top court, which is investigating the right-wing leader.

More than 6.17 million cases of coronavirus have been confirmed around the world, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. Nearly 372,000 people have died, including more than 104,000 in the US. At least 2.64 million have recovered globally.

Here are the latest updates:

Monday, June 1

08:50 GMT – Philippines sees traffic jams as lockdown eased

Traffic jams and crowds of commuters returned to the Philippine capital, as the metropolis relaxed anti-virus measures in a high-stakes gamble to slowly reopen the economy while fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

Commuter trains, taxis, ride-sharing cars, special shuttle buses and motorcycles rumbled back on the road in metropolitan Manila but were only allowed to carry a fraction of their capacity as a safeguard.

Public transport was still limited by the relaxed rules and many commuters waited for hours to get a ride despite the government’s deployment of buses.

People have their temperatures checked before boarding a bus during the first day of a more relaxed lockdown that was placed to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in Manila, Philippines [Aaron Favila/AP]

08:45 GMT – Turkey resumes domestic flights

Turkey has resumed domestic flights as it eases restrictions in place since March to contain the novel coronavirus.

The first passenger plane took off from Istanbul for the capital, Ankara, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Adil Karaismailoglu, who was on board, said on Twitter.

There were a total of 156 passengers on the Turkish Airlines plane, state news agency Anadolu reported.

Safety first, as always!

For the safety of all our guests and crew, we are committed to apply high standards of hygiene measures regularly.#TurkishAirlines pic.twitter.com/GVeLz6CzsC

— Turkish Airlines (@TurkishAirlines) May 31, 2020

Only a limited number of flights are restarting for now, from Istanbul to the Aegean city of Izmir, the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya and the Black Sea city of Trabzon.

08:30 GMT – Greece lifts lockdown on hotels, primary schools

Greece has lifted lockdown restrictions for hotels, open-air cinemas, golf courses and public swimming pools as the country ramped up preparations for the crucial summer tourism season to start in two weeks. Primary school children also returned to class.

Strict public safety measures have kept Greece’s COVID-19 infection rate low with 2,917 cases. The country has seen only 175 virus-related deaths, according to the health ministry.

International flights with screening procedures will return to Athens and Greece’s second-largest city of Thessaloniki starting on June 15, and will be expanded to the rest of the country on July 1.

Classes will have no more than 15 children while the academic year will end on Friday, June 26 [Thanassis Stavrakis/AP]

08:15 GMT – China says US ‘addicted to quitting’ over WHO plan

China said the United States was “addicted to quitting” following Washington’s decision to leave the World Health Organization (WHO) and said the withdrawal reveals a pursuit of power politics and unilateralism.

Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters during a daily briefing that the international community disagreed with what he said was the selfish behaviour of the US.

On Friday, US President Donald Trump announced the US will be terminating its relationship with the WHO, saying it had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over it.

08:00 GMT – Japanese MotoGP round cancelled due to pandemic

Japan will not have a MotoGP round for the first time since 1986 after organisers cancelled the October 18 race at Motegi due to the COVID-19 pandemic that will keep the series in Europe until mid-November.

The race is a home one for champions Honda as well as manufacturers Yamaha and Suzuki. It is the sixth on the 2020 calendar to be cancelled this year.

Read here to find out which other sporting events have been cancelled because of the pandemic.

MotoGP is hoping to begin racing in Spain, which usually hosts four rounds of the championship, at the southern Jerez circuit in July [File: Toru Hanai/Reuters]

07:45 GMT – Latest coronavirus figures

Russia: 414,878 cases (9,035), 4,855 deaths (162)

Singapore: 35,292 cases (408), 23 deaths (0)

Germany: 181,815 (333), 8,511 deaths (11)

07:30 GMT – UK reopens markets and some schools

English schools are reopening for the first time since they were shut 10 weeks ago because of the coronavirus pandemic, but many parents planned to keep children at home amid fears ministers were moving too fast.

The easing of strict measures will mean classes will restart for some younger children, up to six people can meet outside in England, outdoor markets can reopen, elite competitive sport can resume without spectators and more than two million of the most vulnerable will now be allowed to spend time outdoors.

UK scientists warn against lifting lockdown too soon

07:00 GMT – Armenian PM tests positive for COVID-19

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has revealed that he and his family have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

“I didn’t have any symptoms, I decided to take a test as I was planning to visit the frontline,” he said during a Facebook live video, adding that his whole family was infected.

Armenia, with a population of 3 million, has so far registered 9,402 confirmed cases of the coronavirus and 139 deaths.

Pashinyan attends a meeting of heads of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in Saint Petersburg, Russia in December 2019 [File: Sputnik/Mikhail Klimentyev/Kremlin via Reuters]

06:40 GMT – South Africa partly lifts lockdown, schools’ reopening postponed

South Africa has partly lifted a two month-old coronavirus lockdown, letting people outside for work, worship, exercise or shopping, and allowing mines and factories to run at full capacity to try to revive the economy.

The government hopes Monday’s move to “level 3” lockdown will sputter businesses to a start.

However, the reopening of schools for the last years of primary and secondary school has been postponed by a week after concerns raised by the teachers’ union about insufficient protective equipment.

Zimbabwe lockdown: Grandmothers offer free therapy

06:30 GMT – Primark to open all stores in England on June 15

Fashion retailer Primark is working to reopen all its 153 stores in England on June 15, in line with the country’s easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions, its owner Associated British Foods said.

Primark is currently trading from 112 stores across Europe and the United States, representing 34 percent of its total selling space. By June it is planning to have 281 stores open or 79 percent of selling space.

06:20 GMT – India climbs to 7th biggest outbreak in world

India has registered 230 deaths in the last 24 hours, bringing its total to 5,394 as the country begins its three-stage reopening on Monday.

The lockdown is being eased in most places except for the containment zones now isolated due to coronavirus outbreaks.

People wearing protective face shields walk inside a park after few restrictions were lifted, during an extended nationwide lockdown to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease in New Delhi [Adnan Abidi/Reuters]

The Health Ministry said India had 190,535 cases, which is the seventh most worldwide, exceeding Germany and France.

More than 60 percent of India’s COVID-19 deaths have occurred in just two states – Maharashtra, the financial hub and entertainment hub of India, and Gujarat, the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Hello, this is Saba Aziz in Doha, taking over the blog from my colleague Kate Mayberry.

05:30 GMT –

I’m handing over the blog to my colleagues in Doha. A quick recap of developments over the past few hours, as a number of places – from Australia to Russia and the UK – loosen their lockdowns further.

China has seen the biggest spike in cases in three weeks – linked to people returning home on a flight from Egypt – while Hong Kong has reported its first locally-acquired cases in two weeks. Japan, meanwhile, is considering allowing nationals of some countries to visit, provided they follow strict conditions.

05:10 GMT – Pakistan’s top leadership to meet as coronavirus cases spike

Pakistan’s National Coordination Committee on the Coronavirus, chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan, is due to meet on Monday to thrash out a plan to deal with a sharp rise in cases and fatalities from the virus, according to Al Jazeera correspondent Asad Hashim.

Cases rose by more than 2,900 on Sunday with an additional 62 fatalities taking the death toll to 1,579.

There has been a sharp increase in coronavirus deaths in the last week, with cases rising at an increasing daily rate after most restrictions were lifted ahead of Eid al-Fitr, the country’s most important holiday.

05:00 GMT – Eating out back on the menu in Turkey as lockdown eased further

Restaurants, cafes, museums, beaches and swimming pools are due to reopen in Turkey as the government further relaxes its lockdown.

More than 4,500 people have died from the virus in Turkey, but authorities say the outbreak is now under control. Restrictions on movement for people over 65 and under 18 will remain in force.

04:05 GMT – Japan considers allowing visitors from handful of countries

Japan may reopen its borders to visitors from countries with low levels of coronavirus infection, including Australia, Thailand, Vietnam and New Zealand, local media reported on Monday.

The Asahi Shimbun said business travellers from the four nations would be allowed entry providing they tested negative for COVID-19 before departure and on arrival. Their movements once in Japan would also be tightly restricted.

An near-deserted Narita Airport in Tokyo as the coronavirus spread in early March [Hannibal Hanschke/Reuters]

03:50 GMT – Hong Kong announces first locally transmitted cases in two weeks

Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection (CHP) is investigating two new locally transmitted cases of coronavirus – a 34-year-old woman and a 56-year-old man.

Public broadcaster RTHK says the woman works at a logistics warehouse labelling food imported from the UK. Two people there tested positive for the virus a month ago.

The new cases bring the total number of cases in the territory to 1,085, with four deaths.

03:15 GMT – Muscovites get to go out for walks again as lockdown eased slightly

People in the Russian capital will be allowed to go out for a walk or run, and some shops will reopen, as Moscow moves to loosen a lockdown that has been in force since late March.

Residents will be allowed out for walks three times a week on a schedule linked to where they live. People will also be able to go for a run between 5am and 9am as parks open their gates again.

Shopping centres, as well as car showrooms, dry cleaners, bookshops and laundrettes are also scheduled to reopen.

A shop assistant prepares a children’s clothing store for opening in Moscow after Mayor Sergei Sobyanin decided to relax coronavirus restrictions from June 1 [Yuri Kochetkov/EPA]

Thousands of cases are still being reported across Russia’s 11 time zones, but at a far lower level than previously. Russia has the third-highest number of confirmed cases in the world.

03:00 GMT – N Korea to start reopening schools after coronavirus delayed term

North Korea will start reopening schools in phases from this month, providing strict anti-coronavirus measures are in place.

State media says thermometers and hand sanitiser need to be provided at the school gate as well as in classrooms and administrative offices, according to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency.

Top priority will be given to testing children at nurseries and kindergarten, as well as disinfecting buildings.

North Korea has said it has no cases of coronavirus.

02:30 GMT – Encouraging drop in viral load in experimental S Korean drug

South Korea’s Celltrion Inc says its experimental treatment for COVID-19 has shown a 100-fold reduction in the viral load of the disease during animal testing.

The pre-clinical study of the drug showed improved recovery in runny nose, cough and body aches after the first day of treatment, and clearing of lung inflammation within six days, the company said in a statement.

Celltrion has research experience with other types of coronavirus conditions such as the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). It hopes to start the first human clinical trials for the COVID-19 treatment in July, said Kwon Ki-Sung, head of the firm’s research and development unit.

“(Celltrion) has the capability to roll out mass production of the therapeutic antibody treatment once it is ready,” Kwon said.

Want to know more about viral load, read our Doctor’s Note from Dr Sara Kayat.

02:00 GMT – China coronavirus cases highest in three weeks

China has reported its highest number of new coronavirus cases in three weeks after a number of cases were found among people who had returned from Egypt.

The National Health Commission reported 16 new cases, all of them in people coming from overseas.

Chinese state television said 11 people who arrived in Sichuan on a flight from Egypt had tested positive, while a further six asymptomatic cases were also found.

00:50 GMT – Australia zoos, museums reopen as restrictions eased further

Zoos, museums and other public attractions have begun to reopen in parts of Australia for the first time in more than two months.

In New South Wales, the state where most Australians live, cafes, restaurants have also been allowed to welcome as many as 50 people at a time.

Taronga Zoo reopens this morning after 9 weeks of being closed. Extra marshalling staff will remind people to social distance @9NewsSyd @tarongazoo

pic.twitter.com/bfaPHglRZk

— Zara James (@Zara_James9) May 31, 2020

23:30 GMT (May 31) – Brazil records 480 new deaths on Sunday

Brazil reported 480 deaths from coronavirus on Sunday, bringing its death toll to 29,314, the health ministry said.

More than half a million people in the country have now been confirmed to have a virus that Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro has dismissed as a “little flu”.

Bolsonaro was out on horseback on Sunday, greeting supporters at a rally against the country’s top court, which is investigating the right-wing leader.

Brazil has the second-highest number of cases in the world after the US and the fourth-highest death toll after the US, UK and Italy.

23:00 GMT (May 31) – US sends 2 million doses of hydroxychloroquine to Brazil

The US has delivered two million doses of the antimalarial medicine hydroxychloroquine to Brazil to fight COVID-19, the White House said, even though the drug has not been proven effective against the coronavirus.

“HCQ will be used as a prophylactic to help defend Brazil’s nurses, doctors, and healthcare professionals against the virus. It will also be used as a therapeutic to treat Brazilians who become infected,” a statement said in reference to the drug.

It said the US would also send 1,000 ventilators to Brazil, the epicentre of South America’s outbreak.

“We are also announcing a joint United States-Brazilian research effort that will include randomized controlled clinical trials,” it added.

Hydroxychloroquine is used to treat malaria as well as the autoimmune disorders lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. The WHO recently suspended trials into the drug because of concerns about side effects.

—

Hello and welcome to Al Jazeera’s continuing coverage of the coronavirus pandemic. I’m Kate Mayberry in Kuala Lumpur.

Read all the updates from yesterday (May 31) here.

Source link

قالب وردپرس

from World Wide News https://ift.tt/3dkXqPy

#World Wide News

0 notes

rrmarines · 2 years ago

Text

Most Merchant Navy College in Jaipur

Merchant Navy College in Jaipur, is a prestigious institution that has been established. This college provides training for the merchant navy course.

—

Merchant Navy Colleges are Training Institutes that are responsible for the training of Merchant Navigators and the operation of merchant ships.

In India, there is a Merchant Navy Academy in Mumbai which offers both full-time and part-time courses.

The Indian Maritime University (IMU) is a Public University that has a number of Courses in the field of Marine Sciences, Nautical Sciences and Marine Engineering.

—

What is Merchant Navy College?

Merchant Navy College is a free, co-educational, residential four-year college that offers a degree in Maritime Science. The college also provides an alternative two-year diploma course.

How do you get into Merchant Navy College?

Who can apply for Merchant Navy College?

The following categories of candidates can apply for admission:

• Candidates who are citizens of India but resident in Pakistan or Bangladesh;

• Candidates who are citizens of Pakistan or Bangladesh but resident in India;

• Persons who are Indian citizens residing abroad;

• Foreign Nationals who wish to study at Merchant Navy College

0 notes

kashifqureshicom · 5 years ago

Text

DigiSkills: The Online Platform In Pakistan That Offers Free IT Courses

Taking the concept of free online education in Pakistan to a whole new level, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, in collaboration with Virtual University and Ignite – National Technology Fund, launched Digiskills back in 2018. It is a national training programme that offers online classes for different types of IT courses in Pakistan for free. It is counted among the most appreciable moves taken by the government of Pakistan to expand the scope of the IT industry in the country and bring the youth to the forefront of digital transformation. So, if you also want to take free IT courses in Pakistan from DigiSkills but don’t know how to go about the process, we’re here to help. In this blog, we’ll guide you on how to sign up for DigiSkills and discuss some key highlights of the online courses this website offers.

HOW TO TAKE FREE IT COURSES IN PAKISTAN FROM DIGISKILLS – FAQS

To learn about the free online courses in Pakistan that DigiSkills offer, we need to take a look at things step-by-step. Here are some important FAQs about DigiSkills. HOW TO SIGN UP FOR DIGISKILLS?

Sign Up page of DigiSkills Website You need to go through a few basic steps to sign up for the DigiSkills training programmes. First of all to log on to DigiSkills website and navigate to their ‘Sign Up’ pageYou’ll be redirected to a page with a form having empty fields.You need to fill up those empty fields with the required information as shown in the screenshot above.Once you fill and submit the form, you’ll receive a confirmation email, which will have a link in it. After clicking on that link your account will get confirmed and you’ll land on a dashboard like page where you’ll be asked for more of your personal and professional information, which is mandatory to fill to avail online courses from DigiSkills. Once you complete your profile, you have to select the courses you want to take.A maximum of two courses can be availed at a time. The duration of each course is of 3 months (12 weeks). In the first month, you have the option to change your course, which may not be available in the later phase. WHAT IF YOU HAVE ENROLLED LATE IN A COURSE OFFERED BY DIGISKILLS? Even if you have enrolled late and missed out on a few lectures of your selected course, you may always find them on the website on your dashboard, which can be listened to at any time. The dashboard of your DigiSkills account is based on an online learning management system (LMS) that has all your course material. WHAT A STUDENT GETS UPON COURSE COMPLETION FROM DIGISKILLS? One of the biggest pros of DigiSkills is that it offers free online education in Pakistan to individuals who upon completion of their courses get a certificate from the Virtual University of Pakistan. WHICH COURSES ARE BEING OFFERED IN THE DIGISKILLS NATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME? As of now, the DigiSkills national training program is offering 10 IT courses in Pakistan, the names of these courses have been listed as under: FreelancingE-Commerce ManagementCreative WritingGraphics DesignQuickBooksWordPressAutoCADSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)Digital MarketingDigital Literacy WHAT IS THE REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION TO ENROLL IN DIGISKILLS? Well, there is no minimum educational requirement to enroll in DigiSkills. The candidate only needs to be capable enough to read, write and understand English to take the online courses. WHAT ARE THE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS TO TAKE FREE ONLINE COURSES IN PAKISTAN FROM DIGISKILLS? The two very basic technical requirements to take free IT courses in Pakistan from DigiSkills include high-speed internet that can let you take online classes and access the portal of the DigiSkills online learning management system (LMS) without any interruptions and a personal computer (PC) that supports the latest versions of browser and software recommended by your course. Note: You can also take a look at our blogs in which we have given you some useful tips to take online classes and listed down the best WiFi devices available in Pakistan, which may let you experience high-speed internet connectivity on the go.

BENEFITS OF TAKING ONLINE COURSES FROM DIGISKILLS

One of the key benefits of taking online courses from DigiSkills is that you will get trained by highly qualified faculty members, who have done specialisations in their respective fields. After completing the below-mentioned courses, trainees will become qualified enough to pursue their career goals. Here are some key skills that they will learn during their respective training programmes. FREELANCING According to the website, upon completing the Freelancing course from DigiSkills, a candidate will be able to: Sign up as a freelancer at different platforms and work with international clients.Work on different types of freelance marketplacesKnow the pros and cons of freelancing in PakistanCreate a striking profile on as a freelancerUtilise their strengths/skills to earn in the freelance market.Land on the right project by writing a winning proposalLearn about the importance of communication skills in freelancing Know to smartly manage a project while working on itIdentify how important a feedback for a freelancer’s profile and how to retain an existing clientKnow that it takes patience and determination to grow as a freelancer Quick Fact: It is because of the availability of these types of courses and free online resources that freelancing in Pakistan is now more successful than ever. E-COMMERCE MANAGEMENT

As an E-commercce professional you will be able to plan, arrange and maintain E-business According to the website, upon completing the E-Commerce Management course from DigiSkills, the candidate will be able to: Plan, arrange and maintain E-businessMarket products with the help of various digital marketing toolsIdentify the available opportunities in the Global E-Commerce ecosystem Configure and run different online storesUnderstand different payment gateways and manage online payments in PakistanEvaluate and work on driving solutions of management issues related to the emergence of the E-Commerce ecosystemDevelop product management strategy for E-business CREATIVE WRITING COURSE According to the website, upon completing the Creative Writing course from DigiSkills, the candidate will be able to: Write social media copies, websites, blogs, presentations, advertisements, copywriting, editing as well as ghost and business writing.Bid and apply for different projects available in the freelance marketplace with the help of their writing skills. GRAPHIC DESIGNING

Become a professional graphic designer Upon completing the Graphic Designing course from DigiSkills, according to the website, the candidate will be able to: Present ideas/illustrations using the basic concepts of DesignUnderstand the basic concepts of Graphic Designing in the professional worldUse the latest graphics software and tools such as Adobe Illustrator and Adobe PhotoshopIdentify the important roles of Graphic Designer in commercial fieldsPerform different types of graphic designing jobs including designing logos, posters, billboards, calendars, web pages, and infographics, etcEarn through performing different tasks in the online marketFulfill the requirements of the online market in reference to freelancing as a Graphic Designer QUICKBOOKS COURSE The website states upon completing the QuickBooks course from DigiSkills a candidate will be able to: Customise and set up QuickBooks applicationCreate and arrange a backup for a company’s QuickBooks fileAdd all the relevant information and historical data to the records in QuickBooks fileSetup, arrange and use different modules available in the applicationHandle vendors, customers, assets and inventory as well as to be capable to fully benefit from different features of the systemExplore the day-to-day operations that keeps a particular business runningUse available reports and create Management Information Systems (MISs) on the basis of themWork as a freelancer or full-time candidate in the available QuickBooks online jobs WORDPRESS COURSE

Become an agile WordPress professional According to the website, upon completing the WordPress course from DigiSkills, the candidate will be able to: Set-up an account on WordPress PlatformChange the appearance of your WordPress siteEffectively use the posts and pagesInstall and use different WordPress pluginsAdd and delete multimedia items using the WordPress platformReply and handle different types of commentsUse different types of widgetsUse menus to edit the navigation barManage different user profiles on WordPressMake money with WordPress and with different tools and functionalities it offersInstall Google Analytics on your website for trackingSetup an E-commerce site using WooCommerce tools AUTOCAD COURSE According to the website, upon completing the AutoCAD course from DigiSkills, the candidate will be able to: Prepare drawings with technical AutoCAD tools, utilizing their Draw, Modify, and Dimension toolbarsUse tools to Create and draw basic 2D drawing in AutoCAD and its usage in the planning and designing of housing schemesUse the basic functions and features of CAD 3D design and 3D Max.Design using AutoCAD commands with the help of shortcut keyboard keysConvert any PDF version of drawings to AutoCAD fileExport and present AutoCAD data converted into formats like (PDF, JPEG etc.)Design the layout and outline of drawing and understand its printing and plotting features DIGITAL LITERACY According to the website, upon completing the Digital Literacy course from DigiSkills, the candidate will be able to: Identify the basics of hardware, software and storage devicesInstall, configure and use the printerLearn to work with different tools of MS officeUse of graphics, charts, and formatting options for creating documentsWork with files, layouts, tables and proofreading tools in MS wordUse new features in excelCreate, save, update and format documents and worksheetsUse of formulas, filters, sorting tools in MS ExcelWork with new design feature in MS PowerPointCreate, update, animate and run a slide showUse, search and browse the internetRead, compose, reply and forward emails SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMISATION (SEO)

Gear up to take the Google search engine by storm Once you’ve completed the Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) course from DigiSkills, you will be able to: Make the effective use of Google Search engine Plan and organise SEO activities based on how search engines rank websitesChange the existing structure of a website to rank it higher in the search resultsCreate a better marketing strategy for any product or service keeping in mind the importance of SEOPerform On-page Optimisation to rank the website higher in Google search resultsPerform Off-page Optimisation, also called Link BuildingPerform SEO on different online resources according to the latest trends and techniques.Apply advanced techniques that will make the websites rank better than competitorsUse some of the most important tools for SEOManage a complete SEO project.Acquire online SEO related projects on different freelancing platforms DIGITAL MARKETING According to the website, upon completing the Digital Marketing course from DigiSkills, the candidate will be able to: Develop understandings about the dynamics of freelancing in Digital MarketingLearn the basics of Digital and Social Media MarketingUnderstand the evolution of market paradigm from the traditional to the digital medium, and its importance in the current ageDevelop an effective and contemporary Digital Marketing StrategyUnderstand the process of Digital Marketing through the use of various tools and its implementationEngage and attract traffic to Digital Assets through the use of tools and techniquesMonitor, optimize and evaluate the Digital Marketing strategy through the use of Data AnalyticsLearn how to be an effective Digital Marketing Freelancer

MORE ABOUT IGNITE – NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY FUND

Ignite National Technology Fund is a non-profit organisation, which is owned and run by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication in Pakistan. The purpose of this organisation is to provide different types of financial facilitations to startups and other technology firms operating in the country. It has also been supporting digital skills training programmes like DigiSkills. Ignite was founded in 2007 and is also jointly funded by different telecommunication providers, internet service providers (ISPs) in Pakistan after being permitted by the Government of Pakistan. Now that we have given you a complete guide on how to take free IT courses in Pakistan from DigiSkills, it’s time for us to wrap up this piece. If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We’d be happy to hear from you. Meanwhile, you may also be interested in reading our blogs on the best internet service providers in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. You may also want to learn about the best streaming services in Pakistan that can provide you complete home entertainment while you are staying indoors. For more informative pieces on matters related to lifestyle, travel and real estate in Pakistan, keep reading My Blogs. Also, don’t miss out on subscribing to my newsletter by filling in the subscription box in the top-right corner. *Cover Credits: DigiSkills Website Read the full article

#Lifestyle

0 notes