Pakistan Independence Day 2021

SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Arif Alvi Quaid-e-Azam Imran Khan
President Muhammad Ali Jinnah Prime Minister

Father of the Nation

Iextend heartiest felicitations to my Pakistani brothers and sisters and our friends Ambassador’s Message
in the State of Qatar on the occasion of the 75th Independence Day of Pakistan.
The This is a day to commemorate the fearless democratic struggle and countless strong will to effectively counter all challenges currently confronting the country. I take this opportunity to especially thank all
sacrifices rendered by the nation to achieve their right to have a homeland in This includes the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Pakistan has received universal overseas Pakistanis for their contribution to the
Pakistan praise for its effective policies. The Economist magazine ranked Pakistan among development and prosperity of the country. For
the best performing countries for handling the pandemic. Measures taken by the the Pakistani community in the State of Qatar,
Supplement Team accordance with their aspirations and distinct religious, cultural and social values. Government to control the spread of coronavirus, while keeping the economy Independence Day has always been a joyous
operational was a huge challenge but the Government has, to a large extent, occasion. They celebrate this day with great
Advertising & Marketing Commemorating Independence Day in a befitting manner strengthens our resolve to successfully addressed it. zeal and enthusiasm. This 14th August also,
Manager work tirelessly towards transforming our country in accordance with the aspirations the community, while respecting the rules due
Hassan Ali Anwari of the Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and other leaders Pakistan and Qatar have historically enjoyed extremely cordial relations based on a to the coronavirus situation, will commemorate
Sr. Business Development of the Independence struggle. common faith and traditions, deep-rooted cultural affinities, geographic proximity, Yaum-e-Azadi by paying tributes to the sacrifices
Manager and convergence of interests. These fraternal bonds have been carried forward
Sanjai Noah Today we pay homage to the Quaid-e-Azam by pledging to adhere to and following and strengthened under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad of the founding fathers in a befitting manner and
Editor reaffirming their resolve to continue to work for
Amjad Vanimal his guiding principles of Unity, Faith and Discipline in our individual as well as Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, who has always shown great support for the progress and prosperity of the motherland.
Layout collective lives. It is also an occasion for all of us to rejoice and renew our firm
A.K. Vinay Kumar resolve to carry forward the legacy and heritage bequeathed to us by the Quaid-e- Pakistan.
Advertising / Graphics While celebrating the Independence Day today, let us reiterate our commitment to
Krishnamurthy Azam, Allama Iqbal and other leaders of the Independence movement who were Bilateral relations have been greatly strengthened in recent times. Frequent take Pakistan to the heights of greatness in line with the vision of the independence
Circulation In-charge leadership level contact and exchange of high level visits have increased over the
Sherif Samy supported by their nation through unwavering determination and demonstrating past two and a half years. Prime Minister Imran Khan visited Qatar twice in 2019 leaders. May Allah Almighty grant us the ability to serve our beloved homeland
Printed by remarkable discipline and unity.
Raya Commercial Printing Press and again in February 2020; and we proudly hosted His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin sincerely and lead Pakistan on the path of further development and prosperity.

Advertising Office Over the last seven and a half decades, the Pakistani nation has time and again Hamad Al Thani in Pakistan in June 2019. Foreign Ministers of the two brotherly On this 14th August we also pay tribute to the struggle and sacrifices of our
overcome enormous challenges and adversity through unflinching and unswerving countries also remain in regular contact. The positive engagement at the leadership Kashmiri brethren in their struggle against oppression till the realization of their
Gulf Times/Arrayah Building, faith, patriotism, steadfastness and resilience. During the course of this journey, level has led to a substantial boost in bilateral cooperation in all fields including the inalienable right to self-determination as enshrined in the relevant UN Security
C Ring Road, P.O. Box 533, all challenges emanating from within and outside were faced with unparalleled
Doha Qatar resilience by the nation. political, defence and economic spheres. Council Resolutions.
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Fax: (00974) 44310992 Pakistanis have proudly contributed in the remarkable and praiseworthy progress Let us also reaffirm our commitment to further strengthening the fraternal bonds
email: [email protected] The hardworking people of Pakistan, including overseas Pakistanis, are playing their and development of Qatar. The Pakistani community is a living bridge between the between Pakistan and Qatar and dedicate ourselves to bringing our two great
due roles in the progress and development of the country as it continues upon the two nations. Our workforce has made significant contribution in key institutions nations ever closer.
path to greater progress and development as envisaged by the Father of the Nation. of Qatar such as the armed forces, police, health, education, banking and civil
The day is also an occasion to pay tribute to all those sons of the soil who laid their aviation. The hospitality offered to Pakistanis in Qatar is a reflection of the affection Pakistan Zindabad.
lives while defending and protecting territorial as well as ideological frontiers of that binds our two countries. Pakistan-Qatar friendship Zindabad.
the motherland.
I greatly appreciate the excellent healthcare facilities and facilitation extended
The Pakistani nation is today fully united and determined to meet all challenges and to the large Pakistani community during the coronavirus crisis. I am also confident
continue its march towards progress and development. The government of Pakistan, that the numbers of Pakistani workforce in Qatar will substantially increase in the H.E. Syed Ahsan Raza Shah
under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, has already demonstrated its longer term. Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Qatar

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Pakistan-Qatar Bilateral Relations

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani met with President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi during his visit to
Pakistan.

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and the Amir of Qatar His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani holding discussions.

President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Dr. Arif Alvi met with Qatari delegation headed by Chairman of Pak-Qatar Takaful group, Sheikh Ali bin
Abdullah Thani al-Thani.

Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Imran Khan with HE the Ambassador Syed Ahsan Raza Shah and diplomatic staff of the
Embassy of Pakistan in Qatar.

Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan General Qamar Javed Bajwa met with Qatar’s Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Counterterrorism
and Mediation in Conflict Resolution HE Dr. Mutlaq bin Majed Al Qahtani. During the meeting, regional and Afghan peace process were discussed.

Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi met with HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman
al-Thani, Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

Visit of the Foreign Minister of the Islamic
Republic of Pakistan Makhdoom Shah
Qureshi to the State of Qatar

Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan General Qamar Javed Bajwa, met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs of Qatar
HE Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al Attiyah.

Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan Admiral M Amjad Khan Niazi Ni (M) visited the State of Qatar. During the visit, he met with Chief of Staff of Qatari HE Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, met with HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman
Armed Forces and reviewed bilateral military relations and means of enhancing them. al-Thani, Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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The Next Generation School

Committed to provide innovative learning experience

easily organize their educational resources, put academic approaches. They maintain an infrastructure
together interactive lessons, and create individualized aligned with industry best practices to help educators
learning plans for students. NearPod enables teachers use technology to engage students in real learning
to limit diversion and multi-tasking during a lesson by experiences and to promote lifelong learning. They
broadcasting content and interactive learning activities, are committed to continue investing in technology
and assign exercises to students’ devices in real-time. infrastructure to adapt innovative education practices
Huge-sized interactive touch panels installed in each for shaping the future of students.
classroom made the combination worked better.
A philosophy of innovative Educational There were changes in the methods of classroom Indeed, academic
Technology (EdTech) as an essential element of observation and assessment viewpoint, but the excellence is only possible
teaching and learning was developed with the continuous improvement, positive feedback from with the continuous
establishment of The Next Generation School the parents, teachers, and students created success. professional development
in 2009, with an adherence to the fact that TNG has adopted a complete suite of Microsoft 365 of the teachers and TNG
educational processes have been, and shall that provides a high level of integrated educational has always placed a
continue to be, student-centered, bi-directional, productivity tools and helps students and teachers significant emphasis on
and interactive ones.   this. The level of dedication
The academic results and personality shown by our team is
development of students and teachers have inspirational. It clearly
been greatly influenced by a well-organized demonstrates our passion
vision of utilizing EdTech during the learning for quality education,
and teaching process. This is achieved by regardless of the situation
multiple factors, such as thoughtful and and challenges we face.
purposeful vision, strategies, and strategic plans TNG also provides students
including EdTech tools and process at TNG. with the opportunity
Due to the current outbreak of pandemic, the to participate in online
rapid adoption of technology in education was interactive classes in the
imperative, requiring educators to formalize same way they would
and adapt EdTech as an essential tool and to physically present on the
provide an effective learning environment. school campus.
Simultaneously, the pandemic has presented As a way forward, TNG is
an opportunity to realize how fast a new committed to raising the
phenomenon can change in today’s globalized standards of education
society, especially for education to improve the by adapting ever-evolving
technology infrastructure, evaluate, examine and
implement efficient EdTech tools on a priority
basis to ensure the success of online learning.

It is important to realize that Pedagogy - the
process by which knowledge is shared - and
EdTech - tools that support teaching and
learning- are among the most important
educational tools that contribute to improved
student learning.  The success of students’
learning depends on the way both these tools
are used together. Implementing pedagogical
practices becomes a real challenge when the
EdTech which acts as a catalyst to enhance the
learning process becomes just a remote learning
tool.
The Next Generation school timely envisioned
a future for teaching and learning that involved
a complete digital transformation, and the
process was set in motion in 2015. The goal is
to make TNG fully capable of imparting quality
education in any situation which may arise with
a strong focus on EduTech interventions. TNG
team understood the challenge and planned
it well, professional development, selection,
and implementation of easy-to-use EdTech
tools, chunking of the syllabus to right byte
size, orientation for the parents, education
resource plans for self-paced learning, hybrid
learning models, streaming, synchronized and
asynchronous learnings were some of the
terms which TNG team defined, refined and
implemented.

Moodle, a passive e-learning platform
implemented in 2014, combined with Google
Classroom and Zoom, provided a jump start,
fine-tuning the tools further and communicating
using the traditional email system, ClassDoJo
took off EdTech to the next level. Introduction of
ClassKick, Seesaw brought further strength.

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Pakistan International School, Doha-Qatar
Pakistan International School was established n Subject specialists for board, college and IGCSE n Students’ participation in global platforms children enrolled at different levels with the number
on November 6, 1985 as a community school classes including: increasing every year.
in Doha. The land for the school was donated
by the Emir of the State of Qatar and the n English Medium of Instruction with books n International Youth Leadership Program, run by DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM
finances for the construction of the building were prescribed by OUP Pakistan for all subjects. the Supreme Committee of Delivery and Legacy
managed through donations. In this regard, HE Gen. Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, this academic
Jahanzeb Arbab (the then Ambassador of Pakistan n ERP system for staff and students. n Model United Nation (MUN)—participation year started with the distance learning program.
to the State of Qatar) played the pivotal role. An n A fleet of 24 buses and coasters to provide in MUN, Qatar, since 2014 and upon invitation It was a big challenge for all of us. In a time when
emblem of pride for Pakistan in Qatar, Pakistan attended a conference in Barcelona Spain in April, many schools failed to carry out DL effectively,
International School has greatly transformed and transport facility to the students 2019. we made a foolproof plan and executed it will full
excelled in the past decade. Its journey from ‘Pakistan n CCTV cameras to improve safety and security. dedication. Teachers and parents were trained for
Education Centre’ to ‘Pakistan International School’ is n Digitalization of School Library. n Qatar Debates—the honour of being champions different platforms which are used for DL, including
evidence that there has been a holistic development n Over-head projectors in the senior Wings (Grade V for the last 4 years; 3rd position holder among 158 Google classroom, Zoom and Google forms. We
and progress in the right direction. speakers and 54 teams from 40 schools of Doha are very much satisfied because of the positive
to XII). this year. feedback from our parents, and majority of them
showed their satisfaction on the quality of work,
n 5 Fully equipped computer laboratories with latest n iEARN Qatar—winners of teachers’ international planning and execution. We used audio video
computers and internet facilities. trips to Morocco and USA to attend iEARN open
houses.
n Kindergarten playground area with rubber tiles

ACADEMIC PROGRESS lectures, video presentations with voiceovers, live
lectures, worksheets, quizzes and discussions. We
also arranged Virtual PTM with our parents to take
a. Result their feedback, and got a very positive response and
valuable suggestions which will help us refine this
Comparative Result Summary of SSC-II: program further.
Overseas and Federal Board

SSC 2016 2017 2018 2019
Comparative 95.05% 100% 100% 100%
PISQ

We, as a school, welcome challenges in order Overseas 85.55% 84.70% 88.11% 86.4%
to push ourselves to become a well-recognized Federal Board 91.16% 91.82% 91.66% 91.87%
international school and be a force to reckon with in
our international community. We have learnt to grow Comparative Result Summary of HSSC-II: IGCSE CAMPUS AT PAKISTAN
and adapt, and be able to provide an environment Overseas and Federal Board INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
where our students and teachers are given immense
opportunities to compete with the changing HSC 2016 2017 2018 2019 Initiation of IGCSE stream, along with conventional
pedagogical milieu around the world. Our top priority Comparative education system, at Pakistan International School
has been to keep improving the academic regimen, PISQ 93.91% 94.23% 97.44% 95.21% is yet another milestone in its progress towards GREEN SCHOOL INITIATIVE
and to make sure that the school is competitive Overseas 76.71% 84.70% 84.62% 82.68% excellence. PISQ has already proved its high
with other international schools. It has become vital Federal Board 80.52% 79.23% 82.47% 82.94% academic standards in Federal Board exams; IGCSE Keeping Qatar’s “Green Initiative” in view, Pakistan
to bring a change in the curriculum, pedagogy and project will now help PISQ provide its students International School took up “green school”
evaluation. . School has surpassed its own records as students with internationally accepted certification. We have initiative by beautifying its premises through a
achieved highest numbers of A1 and A grades in 100 plus students and our first Cambridge result is massive plantation scheme. Numerous plants and
STRUCTURE: the academic year 2018-19. expected in August 2021. flowers have been planted in various places inside
the school building, creating an eye-opening sight
The school comprises 5 Wings: . Due to the current pandemic, all examinations EVENING SCHOOL with a lush green panoramic view accentuated
n Kindergarten (Pre KG to KG II) of SSC and HSSC for the academic year 2019-20 with vibrant flowers growing all around. The school
n Primary Wing (Grade I to IV) were cancelled by FBISE. We identified the need to educate our Pakistani administration’s attempt to beautify the institution
n Senior Girls Wing (Grade V to XII) over-aged children. These children, due to being is one of its kind and has produced commendable
n Senior Boys Wing (Grade V to XII) ii) Achievements over-aged, were unable to acquire admission in any results: one has to just look at the place to see how
n Cambridge Wing (Grade VII to IG-I) This year, as an international school, we have taken school in Doha, owing to the age restrictions set by refreshing and invigorating the view is! What could
a step forward by having come up with an effective the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. We be more attractive than entering an educational
FACILITIES: leadership and management plan for sustained took permission from the Ministry of Education and institution which has broken free of the traditional
improvement. Our “School Improvement Plan” (SIP) Higher Education to begin an evening school which stoic buildings and has laid down the foundation of
n Spacious class rooms with comfortable furniture. will be vigorously implemented through the reviewed could facilitate these children; with their approval nurturing a safe and refreshing environment for its
n Open grounds for various sports and games. School Improvement Groups (SIGs) that will include and encouragement, we began classes in 2015. This students?
n Experienced and well trained teachers and teaching and support staff groups. The eight groups, initiative has been widely appreciated and is a great
that have been formed, will focus on a very specific service to our community. We began the evening This initiative was appreciated by H.E Sheikha Al
supporting staff. area for school improvement. school with 17 students and today we have 267 Mayassa Al Thani in a tweet.

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Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed’s visit to Qatar

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani received a written message from Pakistan’s

PPrime Minister Imran Khan, pertaining to bilateral relations and issues of common concern.
akistan’s Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed visited Qatar on a two-day official visit. The Minister
participated in Milipol Qatar, Middle East’s leading Homeland Security and Civil Defence exhibition and
conference which is held biennially at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre. During the visit, he
met with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdul Aziz al-Thani and discussed bilateral
cooperation in various fields. Interior Minister also held talks to promote trade relations between the two
countries and discussed about increasing Pakistan’s manpower to Qatar. He visited the Embassy of Pakistan in
Qatar during his official trip.

HE Pakistan’s Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed during his visit of Milipol Qatar 2021 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. Visit of Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed to the Embassy of Pakistan, Doha-Qatar.

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Activities of Embassy of Pakistan
Ambassador’s Engagements

HE Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Qatar, welcomed British Ambassador to HE Syed Ahsan Raza Shah called on the Minister of Education and Higher Education of the State Ambassador HE Syed Ahsan Raza Shah met with CEO of Qatar Charity Yousef bin Ahmed
Qatar HE Jonathan Wilks at the Embassy of Pakistan, Doha. Matters pertaining to bilateral and of Qatar HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul Waheed al-Hammadi. Both agreed to enhance and further al-Kuwari.
common interest were discussed. develop bilateral cooperation in the education sector.

HE Syed Ahsan Raza Shah met with Sheikh Dr. Fahad Abdul Rehman Hamad Al Thani. HE Ambassador Syed Ahsan Raza Shah met with Hussain Ibrahim al-Fardan, Managing Director and Chairman of Alfardan Group.

HE Ambassador Syed Ahsan Raza Shah met with head of UNOCT Aynabat Atayeva at the HE Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan called on HE Munir HE Ambassador Syed Ahsan Raza Shah with renowned Pakistani Singer Salman Ahmed during
Embassy of Pakistan in Qatar. Abdullah Ghannam, Palestine Ambassador to Qatar, and expressed solidarity and prayers of his concert in Doha.
Pakistan community in Qatar for their Palestinian brethren.

HE Syed Ahsan Raza Shah and the late Afghanistan Ambassador to Qatar HE Abdul Hakim Dalili. HE Syed Ahsan Raza Shah met with the Secretary General of Gas Exporting Countries Forum

HE Syed Ahsan Raza Shah expressed his deep sorrow and grief over Dalili’s death. (GECP) HE Yury Sentyrin.

Promoting Pakistan’s investment Ambassador Syed Ahsan Raza Shah extended heartiest congratulations to Mohsin Mujtaba on Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, Pakistan’s ambassador to Qatar, congratulated Yousaf Ashfaq and
potential in Qatar for the past 5 years his appointment as Honorary Investment Counsellor of Pakistan in the State of Qatar. Adnan Khan for being awarded gold medals for academic excellence by Qatar University.
has been a passion and I am grateful for Yousaf has been awarded the gold medal on successful completion of his Ph.D in Biological &
this recognition from the Embassy and Environmental Sciences, while Adnan was conferred the gold medal for his master’s degree in
Govt of Pakistan. There are a number Mechanical Engineering.
of deals that are progressing towards
completion between Pakistan and
Qatar. Once completed these would
be mutually beneficial for Qatar and
Pakistan. I will also be focusing on
investment opportunities of venture
capital in Pakistan’s start up ecosystem.

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A flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Qatar to mark Pakistan Day on March 23, 2021.

HE Ambassador Syed Ahsan Raza receiving a token from
entrepreneur/philanthropist Farhan al-Sayed during a recent
meeting held at the embassy.

Pakistan’s 2020
exports to Qatar
‘healthy’, tops
other countries in
Mena: envoy

PBy Peter Alagos
akistan’s exports to Qatar in 2020
“remained healthy,” and displayed the
“best performance in the entire Middle East
and North Africa (Mena) region” despite
Covid-19, according to Pakistan’s ambassador to
Qatar, Syed Ahsan Raza Shah.
“In recent years Pakistani businesses have availed
of the significant opportunity to enhance their
exports to Qatar as Qatari businesses sought new
partners and adjusted their supply chains to the
new realities in the region,” said Shah in a joint
statement between the Embassy of Pakistan and
entrepreneur/philanthropist Farhan al-Sayed.
According to Shah, trade relations between
Pakistan and Qatar have witnessed an “over 40%”
growth since 2018 mainly due to an increase in
exports of Pakistani food items to Qatar.
“During the current financial year, total trade
between Pakistan and Qatar remained at $1.47bn
with a total of $150mn worth exports from
Pakistan to Qatar and imports amounting to
$1.32bn,” Shah said.
Al-Sayed said, “Qatar and Pakistan’s relations
have prospered under the leadership of His
Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad
al-Thani and Prime Minister Imran Khan, and
strengthened by the exchange of visits by both
heads of state. Also, Pakistan has shown and
delivered unconditional support to Qatar during
the blockade and the pandemic, which is very
much appreciated.”
Shah said Pakistan has remained in a “unique
position” in the region being a food-surplus
country enjoying longstanding and close bilateral
relations with Qatar. He said transit shipping
time of just under four days puts Pakistan “at
a competitive advantage vis-à-vis most other
countries outside the GCC.”
The ambassador said Qatar’s strategic location in
the GCC places it in a “unique position” to offer
a second home to potential Pakistani investors
because of low energy costs and a secure
investment climate and regulatory environment.
Pakistani investors can avail of many facilities on
offer through Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZA)
and Qatar Financial Centre (QFC).
Al-Sayed said Pakistan’s workforce has played
a significant role in the development of 2022
FIFA World Cup-related construction work and
infrastructure projects in line with Qatar National
Vision 2030 because of the increase in the
availability of work visas.

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Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works
Limited (KS&EW)
The Establishment of KS&EW was a realization
of the dream of Pakistan’s founding father, Shipbuilding (SB) being constructed without collaboration or assistance of new dams being constructed in Pakistan like Dasu
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who is a highly complex, from a foreign yard. The complete Kit of Material Dam Hydropower Plant, Mohmand Dam Hydropower
desired to see Pakistan’s future as a Maritime competitive, and package has been procured by KS&EW comprising Plant, Balakot Dam Hydropower Project & Suki Kinari
Nation. Quaid’s dream to have a national shipping capital-intensive several locally developed items. The vessel is Dam HP Plant.
company became a reality in his lifetime. Later, industry. SB equipped with state-of-the-art systems and an A state-of-the-art Shipyard Training School (STS)
a project called “Karachi Shipyard & Engineering department has so far indigenously developed Harbah Weapons system. at KS&EW is contributing to skill development
Worked Limited” was approved by the Cabinet of constructed over 500 The Ship Repair facility has a comprehensive setup and employment opportunities. Currently, STS is
the first Prime Minister of Pakistan Mr. Liaquat Ali vessels of different for repairing, rebuilding, and overhauling naval and undertaking various programs that include Prime
Khan, on the pursuance of the first Naval Chief. The sizes, designs and capabilities for various valued commercial vessels with high-quality standards. Minister’s Kamyab Jawan Program, 3 years Diploma
Establishment of a shipbuilding and ship repair facility customers like, Pakistan Navy, Pakistan National Integrated services are provided through a highly of Associate Engineer (DAE), and short courses
was considered vital for maritime trade and seaward Shipping Corporation, KPT, Port Qasim Authority, qualified workforce. Its capabilities include 2x dry in electrical, mechanical and ship construction
defence of Pakistan. The Project was funded by a loan Gwadar Port Authority, Pakistan Customs, Pakistan docks, cranes, 165 m Quay Wall, and modern tools to technologies etc. STSis conducting technical training
agreement signed in 1952 between the governments Maritime Security Agency, and several International undertake above and underwater repairs\maintaining in collaboration with NAVTTC in the field of various
of Pakistan and Germany. In 1955, KS&EW came customers like Saudi Arabia, Belgium, China, Iran, and low overheads. It encourages the local industries and technical trades. The institute has so far trained more
into existence as a project of Pakistan Industrial UAE. SB is well equipped to construct various types besides, the facility has repaired over 5000 ships that than 25,000 young entrants in different cadres. It also
Development Corporation (PIDC), and the first vessel of vessels up to 26,000 DWT. Depending upon the include 230 ships for foreign customers likeChina, runs Paid Internship Program, Management Trainee
was manufactured and handed over to Karachi Port tonnage, more than 10 vessels can be constructed Turkey, Korea, Singapore, and UAE,etc. Officers (MTO) and Supervisors (MTS) Training
Trust (KPT). simultaneously using 3x shipbuilding berths, a 500m Program, Commercial Courses affiliated with STEVTA
KS&EW, over the years, has transformed itself into long quay wall, associated shipbuilding workshops To enhance the ship repair capacity, a state-of-the- and technical training programs in various trades in
a proficient, modern and autonomous commercial and a state-of-the-art environmentally controlled art Ship Lift & Transfer System (SLTS) is installed, collaboration and sponsored by NAVTTC.
organization under the Ministry of Defence painting & grit blasting facility. KS&EW also has a tested and ready to lift and park 11 x ships upto 8,000 KS&EW is the only Shipyard of Pakistan and has been
Production (MoDP). The vision is to make KS&EW a well-equipped in-house material testing laboratory Tons from the sea bed to land for quick repair cycles. silently serving the nation with its continuous effort
leading Shipyard and Heavy Engineering facility in for all chemical and mechanical testing as per SLTS has started targeting commercial operations of building ships for Nation Building and carrying
this region and to contribute towards the technical International Standards. and once fully functional, the ship repair business of the slogan “Made in Pakistan”. KS&EW has also
development of Pakistan with its true potential and During mid-90s, KS&EW started the construction KS&EW would be boosted manifolds. played a pivotal role in transferring technologies and
ideal location. Shipbuilding being a labor-intensive of warships. The first naval vessel was a missile Heavy General Engineering (GE) is capable to broadening the industrial base of the country. KS&EW
industry has the potential to directly contribute craft (PNS SHUJAAT) for Pakistan Navy. Later on, undertake projects like marine structure fabrication, has constructed over 500 vessels of different sizes
towards economic development and poverty a 4000-ton lifting capacity dock with self-docking portal/luffing/overhead cranes, dams and barrage and repaired more than 5000 vessels and has the
alleviation. KS&EW is situated at West Wharf Road, pontoons was constructed for PN. KS&EW has also gates, towers, rollers for sugar plants, casting of capacity and capability to provide new as well as
Karachi, and spread over an area of over 70 acres. been associated with the construction of the most various parts as per customer requirement. The replacement of all floating platforms upto 26,000 DWT.
Besides that, KS&EW has the requisite infrastructure intricate part of Agosta-90B Submarines (i.e. the recent projects include fabrication of 3000 tons
and facilities for Ship Repairs and Heavy General pressure hull and associated non-pressure structure). marine platform, Sukkar barrage gates, Rollers for
Engineering-related works. KS&EW is the oldest KS&EW’s work on the pressure hull has won quality various sugar mills including local and customers
and the only Heavy Engineering Complex in recognition by Direction des Constructions Navels from far east, etc. GE is focused on building dam
Pakistan and the largest one in the Southern Region. (M/s DCN), France. During recent years, KS&EW has doors of Sukkur Barrages and bidding for structures
Recently, KS&EW has successfully embarked upon constructed 2 x Tankers cum Utility Ships, F-22P
the construction of the most modern warships and Frigate, 2 x FAC(M)s, Fleet Tanker, Maritime Patrol
submarines which has opened new vistas for this sole Vessel for PMSA, several Tugs, Dredge Tenders, Utility
shipyard of Pakistan. The capabilities include multiple Vessels, Bridge Erection Boats for Pak Army, etc.
large shipbuilding halls, 03 x shipbuilding berths, 11x The current undergoing projects include2x MILGEM
parking stations for ship repair as a part of Slip Lift Class Corvettes, 3 x 16 T Pusher Tugs, a 48 T BP Tug,
& Transfer System (SLTS), 2x graving docks, 500 m FAC(M) and a Gun Boat.
and 165 m long quay walls, various workshops, and KS&EW is proud to claim that the latest under
supporting facilities. construction FAC(M) has been indigenously designed
Management of KS&EW is focused to provide by Maritime Technologies Complex (MTC) and is
quality services and products with 100% customer
satisfaction while ensuring adherence to all local
and International Standards. KS&EW has acquired
certifications in Integrated Management System from
(IMS) from M/s Lloyds Register UK which includes
Safety Management System (SMS) ISO 45001:2018,
Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 9001:2015
and Environmental Management System (EMS)ISO
14001:2015 and ISO 45001. In addition, Shipbuilding
projects are also certified by the Classification
Societies as per the requirement of the Customer.

Inauguration of Pakistan’s First Ship Lift and
Transfer System at Karachi Shipyard and
Engineering Works Ltd.
A7300-ton capacity Ship Lift and Transfer
System was inaugurated on 10th August, Ship Lift and Transfer System will provide docking will be used to the fullest in the role envisaged by He said that the system brings in a revolutionary
2021, at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering and repair facilities to marine vessels up to 7300 the planners and maximum benefits will be accrued concept against the existing docking technology,
Works (KS&EW). Prime Minister of Pakistan, ton. At one time it can accommodate 12 ships. The from the investment for poverty alleviation. He hoped which can at the moment handle and repair only one
Mr. Imran Khan graced the occasion as Chief Guest. facility will contribute to the productivity of Karachi that SLTS will be remembered as the precursor of the ship at a time. Advantages of the new facility are
Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Shipyard and Engineering Works and will fulfill ever revolution his government is endeavoring for in the that a ship can be recovered from sea, transferred
Khan Niazi was also present at the occassion. increasing demand of the shipping industry in the maritime sector. to any of the repair stations and the Ship Lift can
The contract of the Ship Lift and Transfer System country. The works generated by enhancing the ship Earlier, MD KS&EW Rear Admiral Athar Saleem in then be immediately available to lift / lower next
was signed under the auspices of Ministry of Defense repair capacity will outflow to the public and private his welcome address said that the project envisaged ship, thereby increasing productivity exponentially
Production with the funding provided by Planning industrial sectors. increase in the existing ship repair capacity and according to number of available parking spaces. This
Commission of Pakistan, as a PSDP project. The On the occasion, the honorable Chief Guest efficiency of Karachi Shipyard. will significantly increase Karachi Shipyard’s revenue
congratulated Karachi Shipyard, Pakistan Navy and thereby high tax returns and more job opportunity
Ministry of Defense Production for setting up such a
modern facility in Pakistan. He said that now Karachi
Shipyard will stand taller in the regional maritime
picture. The Prime Minister considered this facility a
gift to the Pakistani nation, on its 75th Independence
Day.
The PM emphasized that Government is committed
to support local industry and is working on friendly
policies to enhance shipping and fishing in our waters
enhancing the business for Karachi Shipyard. He said
that this facility is a true testament of government’s
efforts towards industrialization, capacity building
and self-reliance. He hoped that the drive towards
higher grounds will continue in future and the facility

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Khuli Kachehry (Open House) Appreciation of Brilliant
Pakistani Students
As directed by the honourable prime minister of
Pakistan to reach out to the Pakistani diaspora through
all possible means, the embassy of Pakistan in Qatar
organises Khuli Kachehry (open house) on a regular
basis on the embassy premises. A large number of
community members from various walks of life attend
the event. The community members benefit from the
event by sharing and discussing matters of concern,
raising grievances, queries, and issues pertaining to
labour and employment. Many of them are resolved
on the spot. Pakistan’s ambassador to Qatar is among
those in attendance, along with deputy head of mission,
head of chancery, and community welfare attache.

An event was organized at the Embassy of Pakistan in Qatar to appreciate brilliant Pakistani students
for their outstanding achievements in the field of education. The event was organized for the
acknowledgment and to honour the respected students of Pakistani community in the State of Qatar.
These Pakistani students secured gold medals in the field of Engineering, Arts, Sciences and Business
Studies from Qatar University and Hamad Bin Khalifa University. At the end of event, HE Ambassador
presented certificates to all the students as token of appreciation for their achievements.

Pashtoon Community Event

A Pashtoon Community event
was held at the Embassy
of Pakistan, Doha, on the
occasion of Pashtoon Day
on 25th February, 2021.
The event was organized
for the acknowledgment
and to pay tribute to the
respected members of
Pashtoon Community who
had sacrificed many things for
the betterment of Pakistani
Community in the State of
Qatar. At the end of event,
members appreciated the
efforts of Pakistan Embassy
and bestowed traditional
Pagri upon the Ambassador.

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Welcome to the land of beauty
Condé Nast, the world’s leading lifestyle
travel magazine, declared Pakistan as era architectural masterpieces stand resplendent
the world’s best holiday destination on bustling street corners.” “Hardy visitors
as recently as 2020 and the British will find that little has changed since Mughal
Backpackers Society (BBS) as the world’s third times – with the peaks’ gemstone mines, fairy
highest potential adventure destination for the meadows and winding trails worn into the ground
next decade. by heavy-laden yaks – while the Karokoram,
It doesn’t get any better than this: Condé Nast, stretching upwards from the north-west frontier
the world’s leading lifestyle travel magazine, and carved into the ancient bedrock, is one of
declared Pakistan as the best holiday destination the world’s most astonishing highways,” Condé
in the world for 2020. “The adventure travelers Nast concluded. The American-based magazine
must-visit goes from strength to strength,” Forbes also enlisted Pakistan in its ‘The Not Hot
wrote the award-winning luxury magazine, and List: 10 Best Under-the-Radar Trips for 2020’.
highlighted popular destinations in Pakistan. In an article in the magazine, the Wild Frontiers
The magazine’s list picks destinations based on organisation labeled Pakistan as the next big
“major events and trends around the world” and destination for a couple of years now, especially
aims to be “geographically diverse, as well as one due to the recent visit of the Duke and Duchess
that covers a range of trips, from eco-tourism to of Cambridge. The Wild Frontiers pointed out
adventure, to inspire every type of traveller. There that Pakistan offered ancient Indus civilisations,
are the destinations that have been on our radar stretching back 4,000 years, and exciting cities
for a while, but keep getting better.” like Lahore with its forts, mosques and palaces.
The country also owned incredible scenery,

had put tourism at the front and center of its Mohenjo-daro and Harappa. The northern part
policy agenda. “The e-visa initiative is a huge of Pakistan has many old fortresses, examples of
step forward and very positive as so many BBS ancient architecture. Mughal architecture such as
members now can easily travel to Pakistan the Badshahi Masjid, the Shalimar Gardens, the
without any hindrance,” he pointed out. Pakistan Tomb of Jahangir, and the Lahore Fort are the
is home to 108 peaks above 7,000 metres and main archaeological places in Lahore, Pakistan.
probably as many peaks above 6,000 metres.

The past few years have seen a steady increase particularly in the north, where the three greatest There is no count of the peaks above 5,000 and Pakistan: Beauty and Warmth
in foreign tourists visiting Pakistan and it looks mountain ranges collide, it added. “Pakistan is 4,000 metres. Five of the 14 highest independent
like the trend is set to continue after Pakistan great for trekking, mountain biking, rafting or just peaks in the world (the eight-thousanders) are in “The country has the ultimate potential: it has
topped Condé Nast Traveller’s list of best holiday cultural tourism.” It also endorsed improvement Pakistan (four of which lie in the surroundings of sweeping beaches lining the edge of the Arabian
destinations for 2020. “The ancient valleys, in road and tourism infrastructure of the northern Concordia; the confluence of Baltoro Glacier and Sea; it has cities overflowing with culture and
relaxed visa restrictions and a high-profile royal parts of the country. Wild Frontiers’ also Godwin Austen Glacier). energy; it has 4,500 years of history; its Northern
visit from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge mentioned its 16-day group tour to the Northwest Pakistan also boasts 7,253 glaciers with more regions are blessed with the world’s greatest
at the end of 2019 mean that at a start of a new Frontier taking in mountain scenery, the Kalash glacial ice than anywhere on the planet outside mountain ranges. Pakistan is vast, deep and
decade this remarkable country is also entering a people, the Hunza Valley and Chitral. The British the polar regions. The area of glaciers logs 11780 nuanced. Every time I go back to the same places,
new era,” the magazine wrote. “Having operated Backpackers Society (BBS) declared Pakistan kilometres with 2066 volume of ice (km3) in the I find something new to learn, something new
tours in Pakistan since the late 1990s, I’ve had as the world’s third highest potential adventure ranges of Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindukush. to experience. Every time I see those peaks, I
a ringside seat to its troubled tourism industry, destination for the next decade. “Pakistan Pakistan is a paradise for tourists and with its start dreaming of the incredible opportunities
but finally, it seems to be improving,” it quoted tourism industry had been showing the highest diverse cultures and landscapes, attracts an for skiers, riders, mountaineers, and trekkers out
Jonny Bealby, founder and CEO of adventure- growth among its competitors, especially due estimated 500,000 foreign tourists annually. The there. I feel that over the years, Western media
tour operator Wild Frontiers, as saying. “A focus to the recently introduced visa relaxation by the main destinations of choice for these tourists has contributed to building a very one-sided,
on security measures, which saw the British present government,” BBS President Samuel are the Khyber Pass, Hunza, Kalash, Naran, and one-sidedly negative picture of Pakistan.
FCO lift its advice against travel to large parts Joynson noted in an interview. Kaghan, Karachi, Lahore, Swat and Islamabad But my personal experience of Pakistan could
of the north, and the election of Imran Khan “Pakistan offers much more to travelers and etc. Pakistan’s tourist attractions range from the not be further from this image. And while the
(as prime minister), who has vowed to increase tourists,” he said. “In addition to touring the mangroves in the south to the Himalayan hill landscapes, culture and food are wonderful,
international tourist numbers, has already had an Karakoram Highway, (the tourists can) visit the stations in the north-east. The country’s tourist the best thing about Pakistan is the warmth
impact,” Bealby said. bustling markets of Karachi, taste the delectable destinations range from the Buddhist ruins of of the people there — the kindest and most
The magazine further added: “For the intrepid flavours of the Punjab in Lahore and grab tea with Takht-i-Bahi and Taxila, to the 5,000-year-old approachable I’ve encountered on all my travels.”
traveller, this is a place of exquisite landscapes, some of the friendliest people that you will ever cities of the Indus Valley Civilisation such as — Eva Zu Beck, the world’s pre-eminent tourist.
where green spaces are overlooked by towering meet on the story-tellers street of Peshawar,” he
mountains. In fact, Pakistan has more peaks taller said, recalling his visit to the country. “Your first
than 22,965ft than China and Nepal combined, trip to Pakistan will be a trip that you will never
making it an almost magnetic spot for adventure forget. Top adventure travel experience: Wedged
travellers and intrepid hikers. Visitors can follow in in the north-eastern corner of Pakistan lies a
Michael Palin’s steps while traversing the 12,250ft geographical superlative like no other,” Joynson
Shandur Pass, home to the world’s highest polo suggested.
field, or meet with the Kalash people of the Hindu He appreciated the government’s steps for the
promotion of tourism, particularly for hassle-free
Kush, famed for their cowrie-shell headdresses access of the foreign tourists to the country. He
and brighter-than-bright embroidery. In said the new E-visa system and abolishing of No-
Lahore, the sight of 100,000 worshippers Objection-Certificate for foreign tourists depicted
crammed into the sandstone 17th- that the incumbent Imran Khan government
century Badshahi Mosque will leave
you breathless, while Mughal-

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FAHAD Fahad Abdulrahman
BADR Badar, a Qatari climber
accomplished yet another
succeeds in reaching daunting achievement as
the top of Broad Peak he succeeded in summiting
mountain Broad Peak, which is
8,047m above sea level,
in Pakistan’s Karakoram SHEHROZ
mountains. Broad Peak is KASHIF
one of the most difficult
peaks of the Pakistani Youngest Pakistani to climb
Karakoram mountain Mount Everest
range, the 12th highest in
the world, which is located A 19-year-old Pakistani Shehroze Kashif has
on the border between become the youngest person to summit
China and Pakistan K2, the world’s second highest mountain.
He reached the 8,611 metre summit. Kashif,
who began climbing in his early teens,
scaled the world’s 12th highest mountain,
8,047-metre Broad Peak, at the age of 17.
He became the youngest Pakistani to
scale Mount Everest, the world’s
highest mountain.

Pakistan Super League 2020-21

Multan Sultans becomes the Emerging Player of the Tournament. Pakistan has produced new cricket
Champions of PSL. superstar Shahnawaz Dahani.
Player of the final match and
player of the tournament.

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Constructing the Country Together
As the largest engineering company of
Pakistan, Descon has cemented itself We supply customized H2O2 products for textiles,
deep in the foundations of the country’s food and beverage, as well as to other industrial
construction and engineering industry, and consumer sectors. Descon’s power business
having been part of some of its biggest and in Pakistan includes operating 2 power plants, as
strategically key infrastructure projects. We operate well as Descon Power Solutions, which has the solid
locally, as well as internationally, competing with the expertise in operations and maintenance of thermal,
global leaders in the field. Our business portfolio wind, engines based and biomass power plants.
encompasses three key sectors – engineering,
chemicals and power. Our geographical footprint
spans across Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman,
Iraq, and South Africa.

Descon Engineering Limited is an integrated
engineering services and manufacturing provider
that delivers client-specific solutions for projects
related to energy, infrastructure and process industry;
including engineering, procurement, manufacturing,
construction, commissioning, reliability, and
maintenance services. We have contributed to the
development of the country in large infrastructural
projects, which in past was only attempted by
international companies. We also have in-house
capabilities to build and deliver power projects on
EPC basis.

Each business aims to follow Descon’s vision of standard training, and this is distinctly reflected in Descon pioneered the provision of operations and
building enduring relationships with partners the quality of services that we provide. We are also maintenance services for Electrical Balance of plant
and providing services that exceed expectations, the largest conglomerate to export talent overseas, for the wind industry in Pakistan, developing and
advance their prosperity and build their success. which is a very large source of foreign exchange for fully relying on local resources. In addition, we also
Our operational excellence is a testament to our Pakistan. locally manufacture disinfectants and high-pressure
commitment of providing our clients with nothing equipment, standing resolutely by our commitment
short of the best. Our workforce receives international to raise Pakistan’s flag higher and see our country
advance further ahead. These products are not only
Descon entered the Qatar market in 1999 and has distributed locally but are exported to other countries
come a long way since, establishing its identity as as well, supporting the growth of Pakistan’s economy.
a reliable partner in progress, delivering excellence Descon’s progressive vision is evidenced by the fact
in execution. Descon Qatar delivered hundreds that they are the first and only Pakistani company
of projects in the field of Construction, Industrial that has the capacity and capability to build and
Services, Manufacturing and EPC retrofits for Oil maintain alternate and renewable energy projects.
& Gas, Process, Chemical, Power, Fertilizer, and This commitment to the growth and progress of the
Industrial sector for the last many years and has country is what makes Descon the preferred partner
received multiple awards for Safety excellence. for its customers.
Descon has also successfully mobilized thousands of
people from the region thus creating jobs and source
of happiness for families.
Descon’s foray into chemicals as Descon Oxychem
Limited has rapidly grown to establish us as one
of the leading chemical manufacturers in Pakistan.