Day: June 8, 2024

The Intellectual Property Organization of Pakistan (IPO-Pakistan) held a meeting of the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Coordination Committee in Islamabad.

The meeting was chaired by Shazia Adnan, Director General of IPO-Pakistan, and attended by representatives from various law enforcement agencies, including the Islamabad police, Rawalpindi police, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority, Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan and Federal Investigation Agency.

The meeting aimed to enhance coordination and cooperation among stakeholders to effectively enforce intellectual property rights in Pakistan

Director General of IPO-Pakistan welcomed the participants and emphasized the importance of collective efforts to protect intellectual property rights in Pakistan.

She highlighted the crucial role of IPR enforcement in promoting innovation, creativity, and economic growth.

Director Enforcement Nasir Mahmood Zahid presented an overview of intellectual property management and IPR enforcement i
n Pakistan.

He discussed the current challenges and opportunities in IPR enforcement and stressed the need for a coordinated approach to address these issues.

The meeting also included a detailed discussion on adapting the IPO Act 2012, conducting awareness sessions for the business community, capacity building for IPR enforcement agencies, establishing an online IPR complaint system, and drafting IPR enforcement rules.

The attendees shared their experiences and expertise and agreed to work together to strengthen IPR enforcement in Pakistan, promoting a culture of innovation and creativity.

The meeting is a significant step towards enhancing coordination and cooperation among stakeholders to protect intellectual property rights in Pakistan.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Coordinator to Prime Minister on Climate Change Romina Khurshid Alam has called for strengthening cooperation and adopting sustainable practices to ensure protection of marine ecosystems.

In a statement on the occasion of World Ocean Day being observed today, she said as a country with a rich maritime heritage, Pakistan recognizes the vital role that oceans play in supporting life on Earth.

Romina Khurshid highlighted the initiatives of Mangroves restoration in Pakistan which have resulted in 300 percent increase of mangroves since 1992.

She emphasized the urgent need for collective action by all stakeholders to address the challenges threatening the oceans and urged all nations to implement effective policies, and adopt sustainable practices to ensure the health and resilience of ecosystems for present and future generations.

She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to global efforts for preservation and protection of marine ecosystems.

Source: Radio Pakistan

World Oceans Day was observed today to raise awareness about importance of oceans and ending overfishing.

The theme for this year’s World Oceans Day was ‘Awaken New Depths”.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the attack on Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

In a message on his X handle today, Shehbaz Sharif said there is no place for violence in politics.

Source: Radio Pakistan

Around 846 Sikh pilgrims from India, led by Sardar Gurbachan Singh, arrived in Lahore today via Wagah border to participate in the Jor Mela in commemoration of death of the fifth Guru, Arjun Dev Ji.

Punjab Minister and Chairman of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, along with Additional Secretary Shrines Saifullah Khokhar, welcomed the guests.

Later, talking to the media, Punjab Minister Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora said that the Evacuee Trust Property Board has made elaborate arrangements for Sikh yatrees arriving from India and around the world.

He said Yatrees are being provided accommodation, security, medical care, travel, and all other necessary facilities.

Source: Radio Pakistan